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Picket Fences Trivia Quiz

"Picket Fences" was a David E. Kelley produced show which ran on CBS from 1992 to 1996. Although it only ran for 4 seasons, it was a series that really made the viewer question his or her beliefs. Let's see how well you remember this terrific show!

A multiple-choice quiz by lobsterboy79. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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lobsterboy79

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5 mins

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118,367

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Let's start off with an easy one. What actor played the part of Sheriff Jimmy Brock? Hint

Tom Skerritt

Ted Danson

Alan Alda

Fyvush Finkel

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Question 2 of 10

2. In a 1993 episode, the Brock family was nearly torn apart when they thought their daughter was what? Hint

A lesbian

An animal rights activist

A skinhead

A drug addict

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Question 3 of 10

3. What actor played lawyer Douglas Wambaugh? Hint

Costas Mandylor

Fyvush Finkel

Kelly Connell

Don Cheadle

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Question 4 of 10

4. Douglas Wambaugh is a devout Jew, but he doesn't attend synagogue in Rome, Wisconsin. Where does he attend services? Hint

Green Bay

Paris

Windsor

Brighton

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Question 5 of 10

5. Carter Pike, the shy coroner, has an unusual hobby. What is it? Hint

Painting elderly women

Collecting preserved body parts

Chasing tornadoes

Collecting women's shoes

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Question 6 of 10

6. Another easy one. What actor played the role of Judge Henry Bone?

Answer: (Two words. Think of "Martians".)

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Question 7 of 10

7. When Howard Buss was deemed Mayor of Rome, many citizens wanted him removed from office because he had what disease? Hint

Multiple Personalities

Lou Gehrig's Disease

Alzheimer's Disease

AIDS

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the name of Mrs. Brock, Jimmy's wife, and mother of Kim, Zach and Matthew? Hint

Jill

Jennifer

Jacqueline

Julia

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Question 9 of 10

9. Although very young, Zachary Brock questioned his beliefs and wanted to convert to 2 different religions at different points in the series. What were those religions? Hint

Roman Catholicism and Hinduism

Islam and Buddhism

Roman Catholicism and Judaism

Judaism and Jainism

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the series final episode, all these couples get married/re-married EXCEPT for whom? Hint

Douglas and Miriam Wambaugh

Jimmy and Jill Brock

Carter and Sue

Kenny Lacos and Maxine Stuart

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Let's start off with an easy one. What actor played the part of Sheriff Jimmy Brock?

Answer: Tom Skerritt

Known mostly for his TV roles, this is probably the one he is most well-known for.

2. In a 1993 episode, the Brock family was nearly torn apart when they thought their daughter was what?

Answer: A lesbian

In the episode "Sugar and Spice", Kim and a female friend have a sleepover, and her friend convinced her to try kissing. They did, which led Kim to question her sexuality. However, in the end she decided she still prefers males.

3. What actor played lawyer Douglas Wambaugh?

Answer: Fyvush Finkel

He's the first to admit he's "a character" and constantly tested Judge Bone's patience.

4. Douglas Wambaugh is a devout Jew, but he doesn't attend synagogue in Rome, Wisconsin. Where does he attend services?

Answer: Windsor

According to Wambaugh, the Jewish community in Rome is "too small to have a synagogue of our own".

5. Carter Pike, the shy coroner, has an unusual hobby. What is it?

Answer: Chasing tornadoes

When the scene takes place in his office, he always has tornado posters covering entire walls.

6. Another easy one. What actor played the role of Judge Henry Bone?

Answer: Ray Walston

Best known for his role in the 1960s TV show "My Favorite Martian". Walston had a long career in the movies and on TV. He died of lupus on January 1, 2001.

7. When Howard Buss was deemed Mayor of Rome, many citizens wanted him removed from office because he had what disease?

Answer: Alzheimer's Disease

Sadly, his son in the show shot him to put him out of his misery in "Howard's End", the last episode of the show's 2nd season.

8. What was the name of Mrs. Brock, Jimmy's wife, and mother of Kim, Zach and Matthew?

Answer: Jill

Kathy Baker won an Emmy for her role as Dr. Jill Brock.

9. Although very young, Zachary Brock questioned his beliefs and wanted to convert to 2 different religions at different points in the series. What were those religions?

Answer: Roman Catholicism and Judaism

However, he doesn't change.

10. In the series final episode, all these couples get married/re-married EXCEPT for whom?

Answer: Jimmy and Jill Brock

Jimmy and Jill's marriage seems to be failing, while the others all got married on the same day. It made for a very interesting end to the show!

Source: Author lobsterboy79

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