FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

"The Muppets Take Manhattan": The Quiz

A quiz about the greatest Muppet movie of all time: "The Muppets Take Manhattan".

A multiple-choice quiz by movie_mac. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
movie_mac

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
119,777

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
530

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In what Broadway Theatre does "Manhattan Melodies" debut? Hint

Broadhurst Theatre

Minskoff Theatre

Biltmore Theatre

Shubert Theatre

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. Who does NOT make a cameo in "The Muppets Take Manhattan"? Hint

Liza Minnelli

Richard Pryor

Elliot Gould

Brooke Shields

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. Who directed "The Muppets Take Manhattan"? Hint

George Lucas

Jim Henson

Frank Oz

Brian Henson

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. Who played Ronnie Crawford? Hint

Dabney Coleman

Art Carney

Lonny Price

Gregory Hines

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. The actor who played Pete, Louis Zorich, appeared in another screen musical. What was it? Hint

Fiddler on the Roof

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Hair

The Muppet Movie

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. What was the name of the talent agent in the 'If you can't beat 'em, join 'em' plan? Hint

Leonard Winesop

Leonard Hinesop

Leonard Minesop

Leonard Linesop

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. What was the name of the TV spin-off of "The Muppets Take Manhattan"?

Answer: (Two Words)

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. "The Muppets Take Manhattan" was nominated for an Academy Award.

True

False

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. Who met the Swedish Chef at his or her job? Hint

Gonzo

Scooter

Janice

Rizzo

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these characters who appeared in the wedding scene of "Manhattan Melodies" has his name spelled incorrectly? Hint

Sam the Eagle

Big Bird

Lou Zealand

Beaker

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what Broadway Theatre does "Manhattan Melodies" debut?

Answer: Biltmore Theatre

The Biltmore also debuted popular plays such as "Hair", "Barefoot in the Park", and "Cheaters".

2. Who does NOT make a cameo in "The Muppets Take Manhattan"?

Answer: Richard Pryor

Minnelli played herself, Gould played a police officer, and Shields played a customer at Pete's. Richard Pryor made a cameo in "The Muppet Movie".

3. Who directed "The Muppets Take Manhattan"?

Answer: Frank Oz

This was Muppet performer Oz's first and last Muppet directorial work.

4. Who played Ronnie Crawford?

Answer: Lonny Price

Price later co-wrote, directed, and starred in the musical "A Class Act". Perhaps his work in "Manhattan Melodies" was his inspiration.

5. The actor who played Pete, Louis Zorich, appeared in another screen musical. What was it?

Answer: Fiddler on the Roof

Zorich played the Constable in 1971's "Fiddler on the Roof".

6. What was the name of the talent agent in the 'If you can't beat 'em, join 'em' plan?

Answer: Leonard Winesop

John Landis played Leonard Winesop.

7. What was the name of the TV spin-off of "The Muppets Take Manhattan"?

Answer: Muppet Babies

"Muppet Babies" debuted September 15, 1984.

8. "The Muppets Take Manhattan" was nominated for an Academy Award.

Answer: True

"The Muppets Take Manhattan" was nominated for Best Music, Original Song Score, but lost to "Purple Rain".

9. Who met the Swedish Chef at his or her job?

Answer: Scooter

Scooter met the Swedish Chef working at the 3-D movie theatre.

10. Which of these characters who appeared in the wedding scene of "Manhattan Melodies" has his name spelled incorrectly?

Answer: Lou Zealand

Lew Zealand (as it is spelt in the credits of the movie) is however in the scene.

Source: Author movie_mac

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor linkan before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.