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T.V. Moms and Dads II Trivia Quiz

I am so excited that my first T.V. Moms and Dads quiz was such a hit that I did another one. I hope this one is fun too.

A multiple-choice quiz by scorpion1960. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
scorpion1960

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
356,867

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
1418

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (7/10), Guest 172 (9/10), misstified (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Clair was a lawyer and Cliff was a doctor. They were parents to four girls and one boy. What family sitcom was this? Hint

The Huxtables

The Cosby Show

The Bill Cosby Show

Cosby

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Question 2 of 10

2. George and Jane were the parents of a daughter and a son. Dad flew to work everyday. What family am I talking about? Hint

The Jepsons

Elroy's Family

Space Place

The Jetsons

3. Ray and Debra - he was a sports writer and she was a stay at home mom to twin boys and one girl. His family lived across the street. What was the name of this sitcom that I have described? Hint

Everybody Loves Debra

Frank and Marie's Boys

Everybody Hates Raymond

Everybody Loves Raymond

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Question 4 of 10

4. A struggling pioneer mom (Caroline) and dad (Charles), Ma and Pa Ingalls were the pillars of strength in this very wholesome family show. Can you remember which show it was? Hint

Little House In The Big Woods

Little House In Walnut Grove

Little House In The City

Little House On The Prairie

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Question 5 of 10

5. John and Olivia along with Grandma and Grandpa lived in rural Virginia. Set in the Depression years, leading up to and including WWII, this family drama was a favorite. What classic family show featured a house full of love for seven children? Hint

The Waltons

John-Boy's Mountain

Walton's Mountain

The Walton Family

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Question 6 of 10

6. Dad, Enrique Alberto Fernando y de Acha Ricardo, was a Cuban Bandleader. Mom, Lucille Esmeralda McGillicuddy Ricardo, was a crazy red head. They had one little boy. Their best friends were the landlords. What show was this? Hint

The Lucy Show

I Love Lucy

Lucille Ball Show

Lucy and Desi Show

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Question 7 of 10

7. Dad Darrin Stephens wrote commercial ads and jingles. Mom Samantha was a cute sexy witch. They had a daughter and eventually a son. Can you name the show? Hint

Samantha the Witch

Samantha and Darren

Bewitched

The Witch of the Stephens House

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Question 8 of 10

8. Jack and Norma Arnold were the parents of two boys and a teenage daughter. This show was set in the late sixties during the Vietnam conflict. The opening song was performed by Joe Cocker's cover of The Beatles' "With a Little Help from My Friends". What show was this? Hint

The Best Years

The Growing Years

Those Were The Best Years

The Wonder Years

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Question 9 of 10

9. Jock and Ellie were the parents in this T.V. drama that began in 1978. Texas and oil are the only clues you should need. Which show is it? Hint

The Ewings

Dallas

Southfork Ranch

Feuding Ewings

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Question 10 of 10

10. Paul and Jamie Buchman had a baby named Mabel and a dog named Murray. Paul was a documentary film maker and Jamie was a public relations expert. What fun and funny show was this? Hint

Mad For Us

Mad Over You

Mad About You

Mad For You

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Most Recent Scores

Nov 15 2024 : Guest 174: 7/10
Nov 15 2024 : Guest 172: 9/10
Nov 09 2024 : misstified: 10/10
Oct 21 2024 : Guest 24: 10/10
Oct 20 2024 : Linda_Arizona: 9/10
Oct 16 2024 : polly656: 10/10
Oct 10 2024 : Guest 68: 9/10
Oct 02 2024 : Guest 209: 10/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Clair was a lawyer and Cliff was a doctor. They were parents to four girls and one boy. What family sitcom was this?

Answer: The Cosby Show

This family sitcom was a ratings hit for NBC. The show starred Bill Cosby (Dr. Heathcliff "Cliff" Huxtable), Phylicia Rash�d (Clair Huxtable), Malcolm-Jamal Warner (Theo), Lisa Bonet (Denise), Tempestt Bledsoe (Vanessa), Keshia Knight Pulliam (Rudy), and Sabrina Le Beauf (Sondra). This sitcom ran from 1984-1992.

2. George and Jane were the parents of a daughter and a son. Dad flew to work everyday. What family am I talking about?

Answer: The Jetsons

This cartoon family was the creation of Hanna-Barbera and was set in a fun futuristic Space Age. The show ran in prime time on ABC in 1962-1963. Later on, more episodes were made for syndication.

3. Ray and Debra - he was a sports writer and she was a stay at home mom to twin boys and one girl. His family lived across the street. What was the name of this sitcom that I have described?

Answer: Everybody Loves Raymond

This sitcom ran on CBS from 1996-2005. "Everybody Loves Raymond" was a television sitcom starring Ray Romano (Ray Barone), Patricia Heaton (Debra Barone), Brad Garrett (Robert Barone), Madylin Sweeten (Ally Barone), Doris Roberts (Marie Barone), and Peter Boyle (Frank Barone). The twin boys were played by Sullivan and Sawyer Sweeten.

4. A struggling pioneer mom (Caroline) and dad (Charles), Ma and Pa Ingalls were the pillars of strength in this very wholesome family show. Can you remember which show it was?

Answer: Little House On The Prairie

This family show starred Michael Landon (Charles), Karen Grassle (Caroline), Melissa Gilbert (Laura Ingalls), Lindsay and Sidney Greenbush (Carrie Ingalls), Melissa Sue Anderson (Mary Ingalls), Richard Bull (Nels Oleson), Katherine MacGregor (Harriet Oleson), Alison Arngrim (Nellie Oleson), Jonathan Gilbert (Willie Oleson), and Dean Butler as Almanzo Wilder, Laura's future husband.

This show ran on NBC from 1974-1982.

Answer: The Waltons

This long running family drama was created by Earl Hamner Jr., who narrated the beginning of each episode. The weekly episodes always ended with the family "goodnights". Everyone's favorite should be, "Goodnight John-Boy". This show starred Richard Thomas (John-Boy), Ralph Waite (John Sr.), Michael Learned (Olivia), Ellen Corby (Grandma), Will Geer (Grandpa), Judy Norton (Mary Ellen), Jon Walmsley (Jason), Mary Elizabeth McDonough (Erin), Eric Scott (Ben), David W. Harper (Jim-Bob), and Cami Cotler (Elizabeth).

This show aired on CBS from 1972-1981.

Answer: I Love Lucy

This classic sitcom starred Desi Arnaz (Ricky), Lucille Ball (Lucy), Keith Thibodeaux ("Little" Ricky), William Frawley (Fred Mertz) and Vivian Vance (Ethel Mertz). This sitcom ran on CBS from 1951-1957.

7. Dad Darrin Stephens wrote commercial ads and jingles. Mom Samantha was a cute sexy witch. They had a daughter and eventually a son. Can you name the show?

Answer: Bewitched

This sitcom starred Elizabeth Montgomery (Samantha), Dick York (Darrin), Dick Sargent (second Darrin), Erin Murphy (Tabatha Stephens), David White (Larry Tate), Agnes Moorehead (Endora), and Paul Lynde (Uncle Arthur). "Bewitched" ran on ABC from 1964-1972.

Answer: The Wonder Years

This show was sometimes comedy and sometimes drama. "The Wonder Years" starred Fred Savage (Kevin Arnold), Dan Lauria (Jack Arnold), Alley Mills (Norma Arnold), Olivia d'Abo (Karen Arnold), Jason Hervey (Wayne Arnold), Josh Saviano (Paul Pfeiffer), and Danica McKellar (Winnie Cooper). This show ran on ABC from 1988-1993.

9. Jock and Ellie were the parents in this T.V. drama that began in 1978. Texas and oil are the only clues you should need. Which show is it?

Answer: Dallas

"Dallas" began in 1978 and ended its original run in 1991. "Dallas" was a mega hit for CBS. There was also a successful spin-off called "Knots Landing". The stars of "Dallas" were Larry Hagman (J.R. Ewing), Patrick Duffy (Bobby Ewing), Linda Gray (Sue Ellen Ewing), Victoria Principal (Pam Ewing), Charlene Tilton (Lucy Ewing), Barbara Bel Geddes (Ellie Ewing), Jim Davis (Jock Ewing), Steve Kanaly (Ray Krebbes), and Ken Kercheval (Cliff Barnes). "Dallas" came back with a new generation (and some old) on TNT.

10. Paul and Jamie Buchman had a baby named Mabel and a dog named Murray. Paul was a documentary film maker and Jamie was a public relations expert. What fun and funny show was this?

Answer: Mad About You

This sitcom starred Paul Reiser (Paul Buchman), Helen Hunt (Jamie Buchman), Ann Ramsey (Lisa), Leila Kenzle (Fran), John Pankow (Ira), and Richard Kind (Mark). "Mad About You" ran on NBC from 1992-1999.

Source: Author scorpion1960

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