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The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

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Introduction:
"From 1959 to 1963, American audiences followed the loves and other antics of Dobie Gillis, his family, and friends. Topically humorous then, still funny in the 21st century!"


1. Who played Dobie Gillis?
    Earl Hindman
    Darryl Hickman
    Dwayne Hickman
    Earl Holliman


2. Dobie often broke the "fourth wall" when Dobie spoke to the audience. He was always seated by a certain object at these times. What was it?
    A replica of the Trevi Fountain
    A statue of Rodin's "The Thinker"
    A copy of the Mona Lisa
    His classic Rolls Royce


3. Arguably, the most popular character on "Dobie" wasn't him but his best friend, a beatnik. What was the name of the character and the actor who played him?
    Maynard G. Krebs, Bob Denver
    Manfred Mann, Michael J. Pollard
    Krebs Maynard, Dennis Hopper
    Allen Ginsburg, Allen Ginsberg


4. Dobie's object of desire was played by Tuesday Weld. Her last name was Menninger, and her first name was that of one of Greek Mythology's Nine Muses. Which of these was her namesake?
    Clio
    Thalia
    Erato
    Terpsichore


5. Thalia did have a crush on a BMOC during the first season. His name was Milton Armitage, and he appeared in several episodes. What actor got his start as Dobie's rival for Thalia's affections?
    Jack Nicholson
    Warren Beatty
    Peter Fonda
    Paul Petersen


6. Dobie's parents worked together in the family business where Dobie was also employed after school. What were the Gillises employed as?
    Plumbers
    Innkeepers
    Contractors
    Grocers


7. Speaking of catchphrases, one word was more frightening than any other to Maynard. What was he scared of?
    Work
    Gym class
    Baths
    Nixon


8. After Milton Armitage passed from the scene, Dobie contended with another rich-boy rival who so spoiled that even his mother called him "such a NASTY boy." What was his character's name?
    Tom Buchanan
    Dick Diver
    George Babbitt
    Chatsworth Osborne, Jr.


9. One of the most recognizable faces in television played Dobie's high school math teacher, then when Dobie returned from a stint in the Army, he found that "Mr. Pomfritt" was now teaching at the junior college he attended. Who was this actor?
    Lloyd Haynes
    William Shatner
    William Schallert
    James Franciscus


10. There was one girl who DID love Dobie faithfully throughout the run of the show. Her name was Zelda Gilroy, and she had a one-word explanation for what she perceived was their mutual attraction. What was it?
    Propinquity
    Lust
    Magnetism
    Intelligence


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