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Secretaries and receptionists keep on-screen offices running smoothly. See what you remember about the characters from these classic TV shows.

A multiple-choice quiz by chicagojanet. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
chicagojanet
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
349,717
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
605
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 35 (9/10), Guest 107 (8/10), ChristineSierra (5/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What secretary kept banker Mr. Drysdale in check on "The Beverly Hillbillies"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Whose detective agency was managed by Peggy Fair, a police officer's widow? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What blonde bombshell was the receptionist at radio station WKRP, in Cincinnati, on the show of the same name? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who was the secretary/receptionist at Sugarbakers Design House on "Designing Women"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Agnes DiPesto kept the Blue Moon Detective Agency running on which 1980s show? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. On "The Bob Newhart Show", Carol Kester was secretary/receptionist for a medical practice. Who was NOT one of the doctors she supported? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. After "I Love Lucy" went off the air, Lucille Ball went on to play secretary Lucille Carmichael on "The Lucy Show". What was the name of her boss? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who was the secretary-nurse for Dr. Marcus Welby, MD? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who plays the character of Pam Beesley on "The Office"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What was the name of the character who was Perry Mason's secretary? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Nov 15 2024 : Guest 35: 9/10
Oct 22 2024 : Guest 107: 8/10
Oct 22 2024 : ChristineSierra: 5/10
Oct 15 2024 : Guest 24: 9/10

Score Distribution

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What secretary kept banker Mr. Drysdale in check on "The Beverly Hillbillies"?

Answer: Jane Hathaway

Jane Hathaway was played by actress Nancy Kulp. The spinster secretary had a crush on Jethro Bodine.
2. Whose detective agency was managed by Peggy Fair, a police officer's widow?

Answer: Joe Mannix

Peggy Fair was played by Gail Fisher. She was one of the first African-American actresses with a regular role on a television series.
3. What blonde bombshell was the receptionist at radio station WKRP, in Cincinnati, on the show of the same name?

Answer: Jennifer Marlowe

Jennifer, played by Loni Anderson, didn't type letters or make coffee. Bailey Quarters was the other female member of the station staff. Les Nessman and Andy Travis were newscaster and program director respectively, both men.
4. Who was the secretary/receptionist at Sugarbakers Design House on "Designing Women"?

Answer: Charlene

All were characters on the show, but the secretary/receptionist was Charlene Frazier Stillfield. The character was played by Jean Smart.
5. Agnes DiPesto kept the Blue Moon Detective Agency running on which 1980s show?

Answer: Moonlighting

The romance/comedy/detective show starred Cybill Shepherd and Bruce Willis. Cybill played Maddie Hayes, a former top model. Bruce was David Addison, a smart-mouth detective.
6. On "The Bob Newhart Show", Carol Kester was secretary/receptionist for a medical practice. Who was NOT one of the doctors she supported?

Answer: Howard Borden

Bob was a psychiatrist. Jerry was his best friend and a dentist. Dr. Tupperman was a urologist who showed up in 13 episodes. Howard Borden was Bob and Emily Hartley's neighbor, an airline pilot.
7. After "I Love Lucy" went off the air, Lucille Ball went on to play secretary Lucille Carmichael on "The Lucy Show". What was the name of her boss?

Answer: Mr. Mooney

Mr. Macauley was the boss on "The Ann Sothern Show". Gale Gordon, who played Mr. Mooney, was a recurring character on "Our Miss Brooks". Miss Landers was Theodore's teacher on "Leave It to Beaver".
8. Who was the secretary-nurse for Dr. Marcus Welby, MD?

Answer: Consuelo

The show starred Robert Young as Marcus Welby and James Brolin as his young assistant, Steve Kiley. Consuelo Lopez was played by Elena Verduga, who was nominated twice for an Emmy for the role.
9. Who plays the character of Pam Beesley on "The Office"?

Answer: Jenna Fischer

Jenna Elfman starred on "Dharma and Greg". Jenny Cavilleri is the character played by Ali MacGraw in "Love Story" (1970). Jenna Maroney is the character played by Jane Krakowski on "30 Rock".
10. What was the name of the character who was Perry Mason's secretary?

Answer: Della Street

Barbara Hale was the actress who played Della Street on TV. Jean Gardner was the real-life secretary and wife of Erle Stanley Gardner, who created Perry Mason. Gertrude Warner was the first actress to play Della, on the radio.
Source: Author chicagojanet

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