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Questions On "Quincy" Trivia Quiz

Here is a quiz on the medical drama "Quincy".

A multiple-choice quiz by MrHippo. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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Author
MrHippo

Time
3 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
186,838

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
839

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: ladyp1214 (10/10), teachdpo (9/10), Guest 73 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who played the medical examiner, Quincy? Hint

Jack Klugman

Dick Van Dyke

Tony Randall

Peter Falk

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of the restaurant where Quincy would often be seen relaxing and playing cards? Hint

Harry's

Denny's

Danny's

Benny's

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Question 3 of 10

3. The character Quincy was based on a real person.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. During the majority of the episodes, where did Quincy live? Hint

In a mobile home

On a boat

In a house

In the lab

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the name of Quincy's assistant played by Robert Ito? Hint

Dan

Sam

Jan

Tom

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the name of Quincy's boss? Hint

Dr Ragin

Dr Hanover

Dr Fujiyama

Dr Asten

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Question 7 of 10

7. Ed Begley Jr and Tyne Daly have both appeared in episodes of "Quincy," each playing three different characters.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the policeman who often helped and hindered Quincy in his investigations? Hint

Lt. Monahan

Lt. Brown

Lt. O'Hanrahan

Lt. Smash

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Question 9 of 10

9. Quincy was always seen with a lady on his arm. How many times did he get married? Hint

Twice

Once

Five times

Never

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Question 10 of 10

10. Was Quincy's first name ever revealed in the show?

Yes

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Oct 15 2024 : ladyp1214: 10/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who played the medical examiner, Quincy?

Answer: Jack Klugman

Jack Klugman was born on 27 April 1922 in Pennsylvania. He is probably best remembered as Oscar Madison in the TV version of "The Odd Couple" where he starred with Tony Randall.

2. What is the name of the restaurant where Quincy would often be seen relaxing and playing cards?

Answer: Danny's

Danny's was run by Danny Tovo.

3. The character Quincy was based on a real person.

Answer: True

The character was based on Los Angeles County Medical Examiner Dr Thomas Noguchi. Dr Noguchi was made famous in the US after performing autopsies on Marilyn Monroe, John Belushi and Natalie Wood. Dr Noguchi was a technical adviser on the show.

4. During the majority of the episodes, where did Quincy live?

Answer: On a boat

Quincy lived on a sail boat until he married Dr Hanover. During the episode "Hit and Run at Danny's", Quincy is on the phone and gives "Fiji" as the name of the boat.

5. What is the name of Quincy's assistant played by Robert Ito?

Answer: Sam

Sam Fujiyama was the righthand man to Quincy. Sam's assistant, Mark, was a qualified M.E. who worked on the show as a technical adviser. He was used as an actor as it was cheaper to hire him than train actors how to use the medical equipment.

6. What was the name of Quincy's boss?

Answer: Dr Asten

Dr Robert Asten was always annoyed with Quincy for spending so long on cases and wasting the department's money. He was played by John S Ragin.

7. Ed Begley Jr and Tyne Daly have both appeared in episodes of "Quincy," each playing three different characters.

Answer: True

Ed Begley Jr appeared in the episodes "Valleyview", "No Way to Treat a Body" and "Stain of Guilt". He did not play the same character in these episodes. Tyne Daly appeared in the episodes "The Night Killer", "For Love of Joshua" and "Gentle into the Night".

This was before Tyne made "Cagney and Lacey". Jamie Lee Curtis also appeared in the episode "Visitors in Paradise", which was filmed in 1977. This was before she made "Halloween".

8. Who was the policeman who often helped and hindered Quincy in his investigations?

Answer: Lt. Monahan

Lt. Monahan was played by Garry Walberg. Lt. Smash was a character in "The Simpsons".

9. Quincy was always seen with a lady on his arm. How many times did he get married?

Answer: Twice

Quincy's first wife, Helen, died of a brain tumor. He remarried in the final series to Dr Emily Hanover. The actress who played Dr Hanover - Anita Gillette - also played Quincy's first wife.

10. Was Quincy's first name ever revealed in the show?

Answer: No

In the episode "Accomplice to Murder", Quincy uses a business card that says Dr R. Quincy. It is never revealed what the R stands for. If anyone asks Jack Klugman what is the first name of Quincy, he always replies "Doctor"!

Source: Author MrHippo

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