And Then There's Bea Arthur

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1. What was Bea Arthur's birth name and when was she born? Dorothy Arthur, May 13, 1923 Beatrice Frankel, May 23, 1924 Bernice Frankel, May 13, 1922 Bernice Arthur, June 13, 1922

2. If acting hadn't worked out as a career for Bea Arthur, for what other career was she fully qualified? High school teacher Psychologist Executive secretary Medical Technologist

3. In a 2001 episode of "Futurama", Bea did a hilarious turn as the voice of the leader of a man-hating, Amazon-like society. What was the name of her character? Femputer Omnipotent Fembot Amazon Queen Me-Hate-Men-Bot

4. For what 1966 Broadway hit did Bea win a Tony for her portrayal of Vera Charles opposite Angela Lansbury? The Unsinkable Molly Brown Hello, Dolly Mame Fiddler on the Roof

5. One of Bea's first Broadway productions was in 1954, when she portrayed Lucy Brown in the Broadway premiere of what play? Separate Tables Three-Penny Opera Turandot The Glass Menagerie

6. In 1978, Bea starred in an unlikely, critically maligned TV holiday special--one of her rare misjudgments! What was the name of this unfortunate holiday treat? Merry Christmas From Kermit and Bea Maude Saves Christmas The Star Wars Holiday Special Mrs. Claus' Special Delivery

7. Bea Arthur first appeared as Maude on several episodes of "All in the Family". How was Maude related to the Bunkers? Edith's sister Edith's cousin Archie's cousin Archie's sister

8. Bea (Dorothy) played the daughter of Estelle Getty (Sophia) on "The Golden Girls". How many years younger than Estelle was Bea? She was actually one year older 7 years They were the same age 18 years

9. Has Bea Arthur ever appeared on "Judge Judy"? Yes No

10. In 2000, whom did Bea play on an episode of "Malcolm in the Middle"? Reese's English teacher A vindictive neighbor Dewey's babysitter Hal's mother

11. In, 1992, which well known actor's character did Dorothy (Bea) marry in the final episode of "The Golden Girls", and what was his relationship to Blanche (Rue McClanahan)? Leslie Nielsen, Blanche's uncle Peter Graves, Blanche's brother Robert Wagner, Blanche's cousin John Forsythe, Blanche's brother-in-law

12. In 1983, Bea starred in a short-lived television sitcom patterned after the BBC's highly successful "Fawlty Towers". What was it called? Amanda's By the Sea/Amanda's Holiday by the Sea The Queen's Hotel Amanda's Island

13. While most of Ms. Arthur's acting credits have come from theatre and T.V. performances, in which of the following films did she NOT appear? Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot Lovers and Other Strangers The History of the World, Part I For Better or for Worse

14. What are the names of Bea Arthur's two sons? She has no children. Philip and Stanley Matthew and Daniel Lawrence and David

15. Did the Beastie Boys ever sing about Bea in one of their recordings? Yes No