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Quiz about Mary Tyler Moore TV and Movies

Mary Tyler Moore: TV and Movies Quiz

Here's a look at Laura Petrie, Mary Richards, and beyond.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
194,305

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
3868

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (9/10), Fiona112233 (7/10), Guest 209 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Laura Petrie slips up on TV and reveals a secret about Alan Brady. What is it? Hint

He's bald

He has a drinking problem

He's having an affair

His real age

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Question 2 of 10

2. Laura has her portrait painted; it pops up years later in an art gallery. Who played the painter? Hint

Sheldon Leonard

Carl Reiner

Danny Thomas

Joey Bishop

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Question 3 of 10

3. Laura pumps Sally about Sally's new boyfriend; she finds out a secret. What is it? Hint

He's a compulsive gambler

He's a mortician

He drinks too much

He's involved in organized crime

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Question 4 of 10

4. Mary Richards has a special dish prepared for one of her parties. What is it? Hint

Veal Prince Orloff

Beef Stroganoff

Steak Diane

Chateaubriand

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Question 5 of 10

5. Mary has problems dealing with the death of a member of the television station. Who died? Hint

A clown

A sportscaster

A weatherman

A consumer affairs reporter

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Question 6 of 10

6. Mary has a "singles" encounter with a dentist. Who played him? Hint

Dom De Luise

Mel Brooks

Shelley Berman

Alan King

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Question 7 of 10

7. Mary Tyler Moore starred in "Ordinary People". Who was NOT in the cast with her? Hint

Judd Hirsch

Donald Sutherland

Timothy Hutton

Matthew Broderick

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Question 8 of 10

8. Mary starred in which of these Elvis Presley movies? Hint

Love Me Tender

King Creole

Viva, Las Vegas

Change of Habit

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Question 9 of 10

9. Mary starred in "Six Weeks". Who was her co-star? Hint

Dudley Moore

Tim Conway

Alan Arkin

David Brenner

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Question 10 of 10

10. Mary appeared (as Mary Richards) on "Rhoda". Her surprise arrival caused a problem for Joe and Rhoda. Why? Hint

Brenda was getting married

They were planning to go out of town

Joe had just lost his job

Rhoda and Joe were sick

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 20 2024 : Guest 24: 9/10
Apr 16 2024 : Fiona112233: 7/10
Mar 29 2024 : Guest 209: 7/10
Mar 21 2024 : Guest 24: 7/10
Feb 27 2024 : Guest 172: 10/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Laura Petrie slips up on TV and reveals a secret about Alan Brady. What is it?

Answer: He's bald

This was one of the most popular episodes. Reiner (as Alan Brady) was never funnier.

2. Laura has her portrait painted; it pops up years later in an art gallery. Who played the painter?

Answer: Carl Reiner

The portrait is of Laura in the nude. Again, Reiner was quite funny.

3. Laura pumps Sally about Sally's new boyfriend; she finds out a secret. What is it?

Answer: He's a mortician

Anthony Stone turns out to be a louse. Laura learns that he's a mortician; Rob learns that he's married.

4. Mary Richards has a special dish prepared for one of her parties. What is it?

Answer: Veal Prince Orloff

Mr. Grant takes several portions, then has to return them.

5. Mary has problems dealing with the death of a member of the television station. Who died?

Answer: A clown

Chuckles, the clown, is killed by an elephant. Mary can't quite decide whether to laugh or cry.

6. Mary has a "singles" encounter with a dentist. Who played him?

Answer: Shelley Berman

Shelley Berman plays the interested (but slightly weird) single dentist.

7. Mary Tyler Moore starred in "Ordinary People". Who was NOT in the cast with her?

Answer: Matthew Broderick

Sutherland played her husband,, Hutton played her son, Hirsch played the son's psychiatrist. Moore played an emotionally cold woman who struggled to deal with the death of her other son.

8. Mary starred in which of these Elvis Presley movies?

Answer: Change of Habit

Curiously, Mary played a nun.

9. Mary starred in "Six Weeks". Who was her co-star?

Answer: Dudley Moore

This movie teamed two actors who were hot at the time. Somehow, the movie didn't succeed at the box office or with the critics.

10. Mary appeared (as Mary Richards) on "Rhoda". Her surprise arrival caused a problem for Joe and Rhoda. Why?

Answer: They were planning to go out of town

Rhoda and Joe were planning to get away, but Mary's unannounced visit changed everything.

Source: Author robert362

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