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Test yourself! Take this The Bob Newhart Show Quiz | Television

I was surprised there wasn't already a quiz on this classic show, so I decided to make one. I hope you enjoy it. Good luck!

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

Author
Ms.Lady

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
41,378

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
5417

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 152 (8/10), Guest 74 (9/10), Guest 75 (10/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In what city did the Hartleys live? Hint

Chicago

San Francisco

New York

Seattle

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Question 2 of 10

2. What were Bob and Emily's occupations? Hint

Dentist and antique dealer

Psychologist and teacher

Accountant and housewife

Congressman and lawyer

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Question 3 of 10

3. What did Bob's mom usually call him? Hint

Bobby

Sweet Baby

Pumpkin

Sonny

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which character was an airplane navigator? Hint

Jerry

Carol

Elliot

Howard

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the name of Carol's husband? Hint

Terry

Harry

Larry

Perry

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Question 6 of 10

6. What did Carol's husband call her? Hint

Legs

Big Red

Ms. Thing

Mama

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Question 7 of 10

7. What did Jerry spend his fortune on? Hint

He gambled it away

His search for his mother

He bought a mansion

He gave it all to the orphanage where he was raised.

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the wealthy, insecure character? Hint

Howard Borden

Cliff Murdock

Carol Kester Bondurant

Elliot Carlin

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Question 9 of 10

9. At the end of the series, Bob and Emily decided to move. To what state were they moving? Hint

Wisconsin

Nevada

Ohio

Oregon

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Question 10 of 10

10. At their going away party, what song did Emily sing to keep herself from crying?

Answer: (One Word-it's a state name and the name of a musical.)

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Most Recent Scores

Dec 13 2024 : Guest 152: 8/10
Dec 06 2024 : Guest 74: 9/10
Nov 15 2024 : Guest 75: 10/10
Oct 31 2024 : Guest 35: 10/10
Oct 30 2024 : Guest 100: 10/10
Oct 28 2024 : Guest 100: 10/10

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what city did the Hartleys live?

Answer: Chicago

The show was set in Chicago. Chicago, ofcourse, is called 'The Windy City'.

2. What were Bob and Emily's occupations?

Answer: Psychologist and teacher

When the series started, Emily was a substitute teacher. She worked her way up to vice principal.

3. What did Bob's mom usually call him?

Answer: Sonny

He hated being called Sonny.

4. Which character was an airplane navigator?

Answer: Howard

Howard was played by Bill Daily.

5. What was the name of Carol's husband?

Answer: Larry

They went on a blind date and he proposed that night.

6. What did Carol's husband call her?

Answer: Big Red

He sure loved his Big Red.

7. What did Jerry spend his fortune on?

Answer: His search for his mother

His mother found him. She didn't know about his search for her. Jerry was played by Peter Bonerz.

8. Who was the wealthy, insecure character?

Answer: Elliot Carlin

He was one of Bob's patients. I believe he was his first patient. Mr. Carlin was played by Jack Riley.

9. At the end of the series, Bob and Emily decided to move. To what state were they moving?

Answer: Oregon

Bob accepted an offer to become a professor at a small college in Oregon.

10. At their going away party, what song did Emily sing to keep herself from crying?

Answer: Oklahoma

Poor Howard, he didn't know the words.

Source: Author Ms.Lady

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