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Quiz about Alice Whos Who
Quiz about Alice Whos Who

"Alice": Who's Who Trivia Quiz


Take a journey with the cast from one of television's best TV shows from yesteryear. This quiz will test you on how well you remember each actor and their character from this hit comedy series, plus one extra question about the show.

A multiple-choice quiz by NiceGuy789. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
NiceGuy789
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
335,101
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
1340
Awards
Top 10% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (10/10), Guest 67 (10/10), Guest 107 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which talented actress played the TV role of Alice Hyatt? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who played the role of the cranky boss, Mel Sharples? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Mel always called her character "Dinghy". Which actress played the role of Vera Gorman? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which actress played the man-hungry TV character Flo? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which actor played the role of Tommy, Alice Hyatt's son? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which Academy Award-nominated actress played the part of Belle Dupree? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which actress played the character of Jolene Hunnicutt? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which comedic actress made several guest apprearances as Carrie, Mel's mother? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The recurring character of Earl Hicks was played by which "Partridge Family" co-star? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What was the name of the TV show theme song? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 23 2024 : Guest 172: 10/10
Mar 22 2024 : Guest 67: 10/10
Mar 17 2024 : Guest 107: 10/10
Mar 16 2024 : Guest 67: 10/10
Mar 01 2024 : Guest 24: 10/10
Feb 27 2024 : Guest 69: 9/10
Feb 27 2024 : Guest 174: 9/10
Feb 27 2024 : Guest 207: 9/10
Feb 26 2024 : Guest 174: 10/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which talented actress played the TV role of Alice Hyatt?

Answer: Linda Lavin

Linda Lavin, born in 1937, played the star of the show, Alice, a widow who moved to Arizona with her son to start a new life after her husband died in a trucking accident. Ms. Lavin won two Golden Globe Awards for Best TV Actress in a Musical or Comedy in 1979 and 1980.
2. Who played the role of the cranky boss, Mel Sharples?

Answer: Vic Tayback

Vic Tayback, born in 1930, also played Mel in the movie version, "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore" (1974). Mr. Tayback passed away in 1990.
3. Mel always called her character "Dinghy". Which actress played the role of Vera Gorman?

Answer: Beth Howland

Beth Howland's character was often ridiculed by Mel for having an extremely thin figure. Ms. Howland was married to character actor, Michael J. Pollard, from 1961-1969. They had one daughter together.
4. Which actress played the man-hungry TV character Flo?

Answer: Polly Holliday

Polly Holliday, born in 1937, played the part of Florence "Flo" Jean Castleberry from 1976-1980. The character often yelled out the catch phrase, "Kiss my grits!". Ms. Holliday had her own spin-off comedy series called "Flo" (1980-1981).
5. Which actor played the role of Tommy, Alice Hyatt's son?

Answer: Philip McKeon

Philip McKeon, born in 1964, was recommended by Linda Lavin to play the part of Tommy. Philip is the older brother of actress, Nancy McKeon, from the TV comedy "Facts of Life" (1979-1988).
6. Which Academy Award-nominated actress played the part of Belle Dupree?

Answer: Diane Ladd

Diane Ladd joined the cast of "Alice" in 1980, after Polly Holliday departed the show. Ironically, Ms. Ladd played the part of Flo in the movie "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore", released in 1974.
7. Which actress played the character of Jolene Hunnicutt?

Answer: Celia Weston

Celia Weston joined the cast in 1981, and remained with the show until it ended production in 1985. Ms. Weston, born December 14, 1951, grew up in South Carolina.
8. Which comedic actress made several guest apprearances as Carrie, Mel's mother?

Answer: Martha Raye

Martha Raye, born 1916, had her own TV variety show called "The Martha Raye Show" from 1954-1956. She was married a total of seven times. Ms. Raye passed away in 1994.
9. The recurring character of Earl Hicks was played by which "Partridge Family" co-star?

Answer: Dave Madden

Dave Madden, born in 1931, played Earl Hicks, Tommy's basketball coach. Mr. Madden is best known for his role as Reuben Kincaid on the TV show "The Partridge Family" (1970-1974).
10. What was the name of the TV show theme song?

Answer: "There's a New Girl in Town"

"There's a New Girl in Town" was performed by Linda Lavin and written by Alan and Marilyn Bergman, and David Shire. There were several different versions used throughout the entire run of the show (1976-1985).
Source: Author NiceGuy789

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