Sitcom Second Fiddles Trivia Quiz

Answer: Leave It To Beaver

Larry Mondello was played by Rusty Stevens. The character was a friend of Theodore "Beaver" Cleaver. He appeared in 68 episodes of the original show from 1957 to 1960. Rusty reprised the role for a 1983 TV movie entitled "Still The Beaver" and again for a TV series called "The New Leave It To Beaver" which ran from 1984 to 1989, first on The Disney Channel and then on TBS.

Answer: The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

The role of Milton Armitage was played by Warren Beatty. It was one of his earliest acting roles. "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis" was based on Max Schulman's collection of short stories which told of the romantic exploits of a teenager named Dobie Gillis. Dobie was played by Dwayne Hickman who had previously portrayed Bob Cummings' nephew Chuck in "Love That Bob".

Answer: The Beverly Hillbillies

Portrayed by Raymond Bailey, Milburn Drysdale was the President of Commerce Bank of Beverly Hills. Jed Clampett was his biggest depositor thanks to the oil strike that brought the Clampett family to Beverly Hills in the first place. Drysdale did everything he could to appease Jed and the others so their fortune could remain in his bank.

Answer: Green Acres

Hapless county agent Hank Kimball was played by Alvy Moore. "Green Acres" was set in the fictional town of Hooterville which was also the setting for its sister show "Petticoat Junction". Alvy Moore had several movies and TV appearances to his credit, but the role of Hank Kimball was his favorite...so much so that he drove a car with the personalized license plate: GRNACRS

Answer: Our Miss Brooks

The elderly nosey neighbor is a time honored tradition in TV comedies. Margaret Davis was played by veteran actress Jennie Morgan who portrayed Connie Brooks' absent minded neighbor on both radio and television. Eve Arden played Connie Brooks, a high school teacher.

Answer: The Dick Van Dyke Show

Sally Rogers (played by Rose Marie) and Buddy Sorrell (played by Morey Amsterdam) were co-writers of 'The Alan Brady Show' along with head writer Rob Petrie (played by Dick Van Dyke). Veteran comedian and actor Carl Reiner portrayed Alan Brady.

Answer: Get Smart

Barbara Feldon played the role of the fetching Agent 99 on "Get Smart" with veteran comedian Don Adams in the lead role. "Get Smart" was a comedic takeoff on the James Bond spy series. "Get Smart" ran from 1965 to 1970, first on NBC an then CBS.

Answer: The People's Choice

Mary Jane Croft provided the voice of talking basset hound Cleo whose sometimes sarcastic narrative of the plot wove through the show. Former child star Jackie Cooper portrayed Socrates Miller (aka "Sock"). Patricia Breslin played Mandy, his love interest. The show ran from 1955 to 1958.

Answer: Friends

Gunther was the barista at "Central Perk", the coffee shop that served as a "hangout" for the "Friends". He was played by James Michael Tyler. Over the 181 episodes in which he appeared the running storyline was his love for Rachel, played by Jennifer Aniston.

Answer: Taxi

"Reverend" Jim Ignatowski was brilliantly portrayed by character actor Christopher Lloyd. The burnout who slurred his words and seemed to be perpetually clueless was revealed in later episodes to be a member of a very wealthy family. Christopher Lloyd went on to greater fame as Doc Brown in the "Back To The Future" series.