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A multiple-choice quiz by daisyduke71. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
daisyduke71

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
48,649

Updated
May 06 23

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
11 / 25

Plays
3854

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Question 1 of 25

1. One of Patty's favorite jobs on 'The Patty Duke Show' was that of a waitress and singer. Where did she perform as 'Pittsburgh Patty'? Hint

The Yellow Percolater

The Black Percolater

The Green Percolater

The Pink Percolator

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Question 2 of 25

2. Patty and Cathy attended High School on 'The Patty Duke Show'. Their school song was sung to what familiar melody? Hint

'America'

'Happy Birthday'

'O Tannenbaum'

'Jingle Bells'

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Question 3 of 25

3. Bill Dailey, Major Healey on 'I Dream of Jeannie', finally received his own show, what was it called? Hint

'Today With Bill Dailey'

'The Bill Dailey Show'

'Starting From Scratch'

'M*A*S*H'

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Question 4 of 25

4. What was 'Happy Days' producer Garry Marshall's first big TV comedy series? Hint

Laugh In

The Munsters

Get Smart

The Odd Couple

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Question 5 of 25

5. What was the original title of 'The Brady Bunch'? Hint

'All Mine'

'Yours and Mine'

'Six Is Enough'

'The Brady Bunch'

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Question 6 of 25

6. What nickname did the Indians give Captain Parmenter on the zany show 'F Troop'? Hint

The Captain of the West

The Stupid of the West

The Scum of the West

The Scourge of the West

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Question 7 of 25

7. Vera, the wallflower waitress on 'Alice' fell in love with and married Elliott Novak. What was Elliott Novak's occupation? Hint

Fireman

Cook

Dentist

Policeman

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Question 8 of 25

8. Why was Cindy Williams character, Shirley Finney, phased out during the final season of 'Laverne and Shirley'? Hint

She was pregnant

She had a better show offer

She was tired of the show

She was having contract disputes

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Question 9 of 25

9. In one episode of 'Petticoat Junction', the girls formed a singing group. What did they call themselves? Hint

The Petticoat Ladies

The Lady Bugs

The Junction Bugs

The Foxy Ladies

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Question 10 of 25

10. Name the short, veteran actor who turned down the chance to be Archie Bunker on 'All in the Family'. Hint

Sal Mineo

Danny DeVito

Mickey Rooney

Martin Short

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Question 11 of 25

11. When 'Lou Grant' spun-off from 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' and returned to his roots as a newspaper man, what else about the show was changed? Hint

It was a drama

It was in black and white

It had an all black cast

It was a daytime show

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Question 12 of 25

12. What college did Bob Hartley and his friend, 'The Peeper', graduate from on 'The Bob Newhart Show'? Hint

Colgate University

Loyola University

Duke University

Penn State

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Question 13 of 25

13. What was the name of Alex Rieger's ex-wife on 'Taxi'? Hint

Phyllis Bornstein Conseulos

Phyllis Smith

Nancy Bornstein Smith

Jennifer Jones

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Question 14 of 25

14. Here's a Brady brainteaser: which member of 'The Brady Bunch' did Geri Reischi portray on 'The Brady Bunch Hour'? Hint

Alice

Marcia

Jan

Carol

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Question 15 of 25

15. Who was the voice of Orson, Mork's boss on 'Mork and Mindy'? Hint

Ralph James

John Forsythe

Robin Williams

James Stewart

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Question 16 of 25

16. What was the original title of 'The Dick Van Dyke Show'? Hint

'The Dick Van Dyke Show'

'Head of the Family'

'The Mary Tyler Moore Show'

'Fun With Friends'

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Question 17 of 25

17. What does the martian word 'zigoblat' translate to in English on 'My Favorite Martian'? Hint

Food

Mine

Dog

Doctor

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Question 18 of 25

18. What did Darin Stephens call Dr. Bombay on 'Bewitched'? Hint

Quack

Good Doctor

Bad Doctor

Witch Doctor

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Question 19 of 25

19. How much per hour did psychologist Bob Hartley charge for his counseling services on 'The Bob Newhart Show'? Hint

$50

$35

$60

$70

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Question 20 of 25

20. Which one of Steve Douglas' boys on 'My Three Sons' was adopted? Hint

Chip

Ernie

Rob

Steve

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Question 21 of 25

21. On 'I Love Lucy', what was the name of the high alcohol content 'health tonic' that makes Lucy loopy? Hint

Starch

Lucy's Tonic

Vitameatavegamin

Cormet

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Question 22 of 25

22. What was the name of the family dog on 'My Three Sons'? Hint

Tramp

Lewis

Frenchie

Allistair

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Question 23 of 25

23. Which of these was *not* a waitress on 'Alice'? Hint

Belle

Barbie

Jolene

Flo

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Question 24 of 25

24. Vivian Vance played Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy'.

True

False

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Question 25 of 25

25. How many different actors played Sgt. Friday's sidekick on the classic cop show 'Dragnet'? Hint

Two

Five

Three

Four

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. One of Patty's favorite jobs on 'The Patty Duke Show' was that of a waitress and singer. Where did she perform as 'Pittsburgh Patty'?

Answer: The Pink Percolator

It was the The Pink Percolator. And she was played by Patty Duke.

2. Patty and Cathy attended High School on 'The Patty Duke Show'. Their school song was sung to what familiar melody?

Answer: 'O Tannenbaum'

It was sung to 'O Tannenbaum' which for people that don't know is 'O Christmas Tree'.

3. Bill Dailey, Major Healey on 'I Dream of Jeannie', finally received his own show, what was it called?

Answer: 'Starting From Scratch'

He had his own show called 'Starting From Scratch' in 1968. He was also on 'The Bob Newhart Show' he played the nosy neighbor Howard, who was a navigator.

4. What was 'Happy Days' producer Garry Marshall's first big TV comedy series?

Answer: The Odd Couple

'The Odd Couple' starred Jack Klugman and Tony Randall.

5. What was the original title of 'The Brady Bunch'?

Answer: 'Yours and Mine'

6. What nickname did the Indians give Captain Parmenter on the zany show 'F Troop'?

Answer: The Scourge of the West

Captain Parmenter was played by Ken Berry. He also starred as the main character on 'Mayberry, RFD'. He was also on 'Mama's Family'.

7. Vera, the wallflower waitress on 'Alice' fell in love with and married Elliott Novak. What was Elliott Novak's occupation?

Answer: Policeman

Vera Louise Gorman Novak was played by Beth Howland. Elliott Novak was played by Charles Levin.

8. Why was Cindy Williams character, Shirley Finney, phased out during the final season of 'Laverne and Shirley'?

Answer: She was having contract disputes

By the way 'Laverne and Shirley' is a spinoff of 'Happy Days'.

9. In one episode of 'Petticoat Junction', the girls formed a singing group. What did they call themselves?

Answer: The Lady Bugs

10. Name the short, veteran actor who turned down the chance to be Archie Bunker on 'All in the Family'.

Answer: Mickey Rooney

He turned it down and the part was given to Carroll O'Connor.

11. When 'Lou Grant' spun-off from 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' and returned to his roots as a newspaper man, what else about the show was changed?

Answer: It was a drama

It was a drama and 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' was a comedy.

12. What college did Bob Hartley and his friend, 'The Peeper', graduate from on 'The Bob Newhart Show'?

Answer: Loyola University

13. What was the name of Alex Rieger's ex-wife on 'Taxi'?

Answer: Phyllis Bornstein Conseulos

Her name was Phyllis Bornstein Conseulos.

14. Here's a Brady brainteaser: which member of 'The Brady Bunch' did Geri Reischi portray on 'The Brady Bunch Hour'?

Answer: Jan

The role originally was played by Eve Plumb.

15. Who was the voice of Orson, Mork's boss on 'Mork and Mindy'?

Answer: Ralph James

16. What was the original title of 'The Dick Van Dyke Show'?

Answer: 'Head of the Family'

The name of the show was 'Head of the Family' and it didn't even star Dick Van Dyke.

17. What does the martian word 'zigoblat' translate to in English on 'My Favorite Martian'?

Answer: Doctor

It translated into doctor.

18. What did Darin Stephens call Dr. Bombay on 'Bewitched'?

Answer: Witch Doctor

19. How much per hour did psychologist Bob Hartley charge for his counseling services on 'The Bob Newhart Show'?

Answer: $35

It was originally {$35} but was later moved to {$40.}

20. Which one of Steve Douglas' boys on 'My Three Sons' was adopted?

Answer: Ernie

Ernie was Chip's friend but later on he was adopted by Steve.

21. On 'I Love Lucy', what was the name of the high alcohol content 'health tonic' that makes Lucy loopy?

Answer: Vitameatavegamin

It was in a commercial and the more Lucy drank the drunker she got.

22. What was the name of the family dog on 'My Three Sons'?

Answer: Tramp

23. Which of these was *not* a waitress on 'Alice'?

Answer: Barbie

They all worked with Alice and Vera.

24. Vivian Vance played Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy'.

Answer: True

25. How many different actors played Sgt. Friday's sidekick on the classic cop show 'Dragnet'?

Answer: Five

There were five played by Barton Yarborough, Barney Phillips, Herb Ellis, Ben Alexander, and Harry Morgan.

Source: Author daisyduke71

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