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1 How do Tony and Angela meet?
Answer: Mona hires Tony

Mona hires Tony without consulting Angela. He goes to her house thinking he has a job.
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2 Who said "Ay-oh! Oh-ay!"?
Answer: Tony

It was Tony's catch phrase. He said it in almost every episode.
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3 Where is Tony Micelli from?
Answer: New York

He is from Brooklyn originally but moves to Connecticut to make a better life for his daughter, Sam.
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4 Where is Tony Micelli from?
Answer: Brooklyn

Tony Micelli is from Brooklyn. He moves to Connecticut to make a better life for his daughter.
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5 Who is the housekeeper in this show?
Answer: Tony Micelli

Brooklyn native Tony Micelli was the housekeeper in "Who's The Boss".
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6 Who played the role of Angela Bower on "Who's the Boss" (1984)?
Answer: Judith Light

"Who's the Boss" (1984) revolved around Bower and her live-in housekeeper, Tony Micelli. The two, both single parents, juggled their careers and parental duties. The two also had very different personalities. Bower was more career-driven and Micelli was more laid-back. Light was cast as Angela Bower in 1984 and played that character until 1992.
  From Quiz: "Who's the Boss" All about Angela Bower
7 Which event makes the day so special?
Answer: Angela's birthday

Angela is expecting a surprise party. When everyone else in the house claims to have their own plans, she believes that they are only trying to fool her.
    Your options: [ Mona's wedding anniversary ] [ Angela's birthday ] [ Sam getting her driver's license ] [ Tony's baseball game ]
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8 What job does Tony take to give his daughter a better future?
Answer: housekeeper

Mona hired him because she thought that he was cute.
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9 What was Tony's middle name?
Answer: Morton

His full name was Anthony Morton Micelli. Tony was Italian and a great cook too!
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10 What is Tony's last name on the show?
Answer: Micelli

Milano is actually the last name of actess Alyssa Milano but was also the last name of Nick, Sam's grandfather on the show.
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11 What is the last name of Tony in 'Who's The Boss'?
Answer: Micelli

Tony Micelli, the main character of the show 'Who's The Boss', was portrayed by actor Tony Danza. Micelli was a former baseball player who becomes a live-in housekeeper for advertising executive Angela Bower and her two children. The show ran for eight seasons from 1984 to 1992 and was praised for challenging traditional gender roles in the workplace and at home. The choice of Micelli's last name is believed to be an homage to director Vincente Minnelli, whose daughter Liza was a close friend of 'Who's The Boss' creator Martin Cohan. The show was popular for its mix of humor and heartwarming family moments, and Danza received four Emmy nominations for his role as Tony Micelli.
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12 What does Tony see in "Briefless Encounter"?
Answer: Angela naked

Tony walks in on Angela after she gets out of the bathtub. He sees everything and both of them are embarrassed.
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13 Who said "I once fractured my pelvis."?
Answer: Mona

Mona said this when Jonathan broke his arm and she was explaining that it healed just fine. She implied she broke it by sexual activity.
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14 Who is Tony's boss and best friend?
Answer: Angela

Angela starts out as Tony's boss and then they become best friends. Eventually they become much more.
  From Quiz: "Who's the Boss" - All About Tony Micelli
15 In the episode "Tony and the Dreamtones" what song does Angela sing with Tony?
Answer: Rama Lama Ding Dong

She sings "Rama Lama Ding Dong" with him. She doesn't plan on singing, Tony surprises her by pulling her on stage with him.
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16 What is Angela's ex husband's name?
Answer: Michael Bower

Michael Bower was Angela's second husband's name. Angela was also married to another guy named Brian Thomas.
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17 What was the name of Bower's son on the series?
Answer: Jonathan

Jonathan was a smart and focused young man. However, He was much like his mother was as a youth, shy and insecure. Jonathan was played by Danny Pintauro.
  From Quiz: "Who's the Boss" All about Angela Bower
18 Where are Sam and Jonathan going?
Answer: Mrs. Rossini's

Mrs. Rossini is a very close friend of Tony and Sam who lives in Brooklyn.
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19 What is the name of Tony's daughter?
Answer: Sam

Marcy was Sam's best friend, Angela was his boss and Mona was Anglea's mom.
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20 Angela had a career in what field?
Answer: Advertising

Angela was an advertising executive for Wallace and McQuade Advertising. She later started her own company called The Bower Agency.
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21 What is the name of Angela's ex-husband?
Answer: Michael
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22 Where did Tony and Samantha move from?
Answer: Brooklyn

Tony and Samantha, two main characters of the sitcom 'Who's The Boss', moved from Brooklyn to Fairfield, Connecticut at the start of the show. Brooklyn is the most populous borough of New York City and is famous for its iconic brownstones, the Brooklyn Bridge, and Coney Island. The move from Brooklyn to Connecticut is a common theme in TV shows and movies, as it signifies a change in lifestyle and scenery. For the characters in 'Who's The Boss', the move was made to improve their lives and create a better future for Tony's daughter, Samantha. The show, which aired from 1984 to 1992, was widely popular and showcased the everyday struggles of a working-class family trying to make a better life for themselves. The move from Brooklyn to Connecticut reflects the larger theme of the show, which is the American dream and the pursuit of happiness.
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23 Where does Angela get into her first fight?
Answer: A bar in Brooklyn

She gets in a fight with a waitress in a bar. She and Tony go to Brooklyn to bring Samantha and Jonathan home.
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24 Who said "Well, we got on a plane, you know swish, swoosh."?
Answer: Angela

She said this when her "husband" came and she was explaining how they eloped. Tony replied by saying, "Something happened between the swish and the swoosh.
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25 Who is Nick Milano?
Answer: Samantha's grandfather

Nick is Samantha's maternal grandfather. He is played by James Coco. Nick's last name is Milano and the actress who plays Samantha's real name is Alyssa Milano, so it is confusing.
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26 What type of career did Bower have?
Answer: Advertising

Bower was an advertising executive at Wallace and McQuade throughout the early seasons of the show. In season three she opened up her own ad firm with her mother, Mona. The name of the firm was The Bower Agency and it was located in Manhattan, NY. Bower was the president of the firm.
  From Quiz: "Who's the Boss" All about Angela Bower
27 Which concert is Mona going to see with her date?
Answer: Oingo Boingo

Mona forgot about her daughter's birthday.
    Your options: [ Depeche Mode ] [ Oingo Boingo ] [ The B 52's ] [ Simple Minds ]
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28 What color was Sam's first car?
Answer: yellow

It was yellow with reflectors all over it.
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29 What is the name of Tony's nosy ex-neighbour who lives in Brooklyn?
Answer: Mrs. Rossini

Rhoda Gemignani's, the actress who played Mrs. Rossini is actually Martin Cohan's (Martin Cohan and Blake Hunter were writers for the show) sister and her married name aside, is not Italian. Rhoda attended every taping of the show and was made into a recurring character.
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30 Tony used to play baseball, for which team did he play?
Answer: St Louis Cardinals

Tony, the main character in the television show 'Who's The Boss,' was a former baseball player for the St. Louis Cardinals. This information holds great significance in the show as it is a vital aspect of Tony's background. The St. Louis Cardinals were established in 1882 and are known as one of the oldest franchises in Major League Baseball. Throughout the show, it is evident that Tony's love for baseball is still alive as he often watches and listens to games on the radio. The fact that Tony was a baseball player for a renowned team like the St. Louis Cardinals adds depth to his character and helps the audience understand his love for the sport, which links to his personality. This information not only provides insight into Tony's character but also establishes his credibility and knowledge when talking about baseball.
    Your options: [ The New York Yankees ] [ Dodgers ] [ The Mets ] [ St Louis Cardinals ]
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31 What is Tony allergic to?
Answer: Soap

Tony helps Angela out with a commercial and has an allergic reaction to the product.
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32 Who said "Now Dad, remember. Smile, be polite, and whatever you do, don't tell the pig joke."?
Answer: Samantha

Samantha said this when Tony was meeting someone new and Samantha didn't want him to embarrass her. She always seemed to think Tony would embarrass her.
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33 What is the name of Tony's band?
Answer: Tony and The Dreamtones

The band is called Tony and The Dreamtones. They perform in two episodes, "Tony and The Dreamtones" and "Between a Rock and a Hard Place".
  From Quiz: "Who's the Boss" - All About Tony Micelli
34 What does Angela admit at the beginning of season 4?
Answer: She loves Tony

She admits to a counselor that she's in love with Tony and almost tells him but chickens out. The episode is called "Frankie and Tony Are Lovers".
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35 Who is the actress who plays Mona Robinson?
Answer: Katherine Helmond

Katherine Helmond played Mona, the rowdy childlike mother/grandmother in "Who's the Boss".
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36 What did Bower hire Tony Micelli to do?
Answer: Housekeeper

Tony Micelli was played by Tony Danza. Micelli was a former professional baseball player. He was also a widow and single father who loved his daughter very much. Micelli needed a safer residence for himself and his daughter away from their home in Brooklyn, NY. He answered an ad that Bower had placed in the paper. Because Micelli was a man, Bower was hesitant to give him the job but Micelli and Bower's mother talked her into it.
  From Quiz: "Who's the Boss" All about Angela Bower
37 What are Tony's plans for the evening?
Answer: To play basketball

Tony and his buddies play basketball in the gym before he is asked to demonstrate how drinking affects adults by a police officer who is instructing a class.
  From Quiz: "Who's the Boss?" Season 1:" First Kiss"
38 What degree did Tony earn while going to college?
Answer: Education

He wanted to become a teacher and later went on to teach at a college.
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39 Angela played an instrument. What was it?
Answer: cello

Angela enjoyed playing the cello. She believed she could have become a professional musician. Tony had cleaned up the attic and discovered the cello. Mona had hidden the cello. Angela was dismayed that the cello was purposely hidden from her.
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40 What is the name of the ad agency Angela worked for before starting her own company?
Answer: Wallace and McQuaid
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