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Quiz about Remembering John Ritter
Quiz about Remembering John Ritter

Remembering John Ritter Trivia Quiz


John Ritter's sudden death has been shocking and very upsetting to many of us. He will be missed tremendously. This quiz is about some of the roles John had in various sitcoms and about his life.

A multiple-choice quiz by DeeZines. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
DeeZines
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
150,095
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1306
Last 3 plays: Guest 99 (5/10), Guest 172 (4/10), Guest 172 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What was John's role in an episode of the "Mary Tyler Moore" show? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. John appeared in an episode of "Rhoda". What was his character's job? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. John and his real-life wife (they married 8 years later) played a couple expecting a baby at any moment in this very famous sitcom. The entire episode of this sitcom was focused on this couple and the main character. What was the name of the sitcom? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. John played a character named Dale in an episode of "The Love Boat". Did Dale appear as a man, a woman, or both?

Answer: (One Word .. man, woman, or both ... M, W, or B)
Question 5 of 10
5. At the time of his death John was married to ________ ?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname .. or just first name!)
Question 6 of 10
6. Who was John's co-star on "Hearts Afire"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Was John Ritter a contestant on 'The Dating Game'?


Question 8 of 10
8. What was the name of the sitcom where John guest-starred as the lying and sleezy estranged husband of one of the main characters. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which two "Cheers" alumni appeared in an episode of "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. How many times was John Ritter nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 25 2024 : Guest 99: 5/10
Mar 22 2024 : Guest 172: 4/10
Feb 13 2024 : Guest 172: 9/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What was John's role in an episode of the "Mary Tyler Moore" show?

Answer: Reverend

This was before his "Three's Company" days! He played a recently ordained reverend who performed the wedding service for Ted and Georgette. He did not know what to do so the others were helping him out through the entire service. It was pretty funny.
2. John appeared in an episode of "Rhoda". What was his character's job?

Answer: Banker

John played a very conceited and cocky banker where Brenda worked. He was not likeable in this episode at all.
3. John and his real-life wife (they married 8 years later) played a couple expecting a baby at any moment in this very famous sitcom. The entire episode of this sitcom was focused on this couple and the main character. What was the name of the sitcom?

Answer: The Cosby Show

The episode "Total Control' aired in 1991. The couple's doctor was Cliff Huxtable who was to deliver their baby. At first, they thought they knew more than Cliff did! They soon learned that they did not.
4. John played a character named Dale in an episode of "The Love Boat". Did Dale appear as a man, a woman, or both?

Answer: both

John Ritter has dressed up as a woman more than once. He made for quite a big woman! In this episode, he wasdisguised as a woman in order to spy on his ex-girlfriend. When he was himself, he fell in love with his ship-mate who thought that he was a woman until the end.
5. At the time of his death John was married to ________ ?

Answer: Amy Yasbeck

John and Amy met while filming the movie "Problem Child". They dated for a very long time before they married. They had one daughter together [making it 4 children for John in total].
6. Who was John's co-star on "Hearts Afire"?

Answer: Markie Post

Markie Post played his wife. Billy Bob Thornton also co-starred in this sitcom [he looked very different].
7. Was John Ritter a contestant on 'The Dating Game'?

Answer: Yes

Yes he was and he was being his very funny self! He was also chosen by the woman for a date!
8. What was the name of the sitcom where John guest-starred as the lying and sleezy estranged husband of one of the main characters.

Answer: Wings

John played Stuart Davenport, Casey's estranged husband who ran away with all their money and was never heard from until he showed up in this episode. He tried to convince her that he lost all the money and that was why he left her - because he was embarrassed. All lies! Casey was John's real-life wife!
9. Which two "Cheers" alumni appeared in an episode of "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter"?

Answer: Shelly Long and John Ratzenberger

John Ratzenberger and Shelley Long played Fred and Mary Ellen Doyle, the Hennessey's next door neighbors. Both Shelley Long and Cindy Williams portrayed Mary Ellen - first Shelley for one episode, and then Cindy.
10. How many times was John Ritter nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series?

Answer: 5

He was nominated 3 times for "Three's Company" and won in this category only once. The fourth time he was nominated in this category was for "Hooperman". He was also nominated for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for "Ally McBeal". He was nominated a fifth time in 2004 for "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter".
Source: Author DeeZines

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