And Then There's Bea Arthur

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1. What was Bea Arthur's birth name and when was she born? Beatrice Frankel, May 23, 1924 Dorothy Arthur, May 13, 1923 Bernice Arthur, June 13, 1922 Bernice Frankel, May 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? Three-Penny Opera Turandot Separate Tables 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? The Star Wars Holiday Special Mrs. Claus' Special Delivery Maude Saves Christmas Merry Christmas From Kermit and Bea

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

8. Bea (Dorothy) played the daughter of Estelle Getty (Sophia) on "The Golden Girls". How many years younger than Estelle was Bea? They were the same age She was actually one year older 7 years 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"? Dewey's babysitter Hal's mother A vindictive neighbor Reese's English teacher

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 Island The Queen's Hotel Amanda's By the Sea/Amanda's Holiday by the Sea

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? For Better or for Worse The History of the World, Part I Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot Lovers and Other Strangers

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

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