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All Things Mel Cooley Trivia Quiz

Mel Cooley was one of the most beloved characters on the "Dick Van Dyke" show. All the questions in this quiz pertain specifically to Mel.

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

Author
CowboysChick

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
386,157

Updated
Nov 15 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
411

Last 3 plays: Guest 99 (9/10), Guest 38 (7/10), Guest 172 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was Mel Cooley's hobby? Hint

watching football

gardening

bowling

gourmet cooking

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Question 2 of 10

2. Mel was constantly the subject of many insults, jokes and one liners. Who delivered most of these insults? Hint

Buddy

Sally

Rob

Jerry

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was Mel's role on the "Alan Brady Show"? Hint

producer

stage manager

director

one of the writers

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Question 4 of 10

4. In season four, "The Redcoats are Coming", Mel showed up at Rob and Laura's house wearing a uniform. What type of uniform was Mel wearing? Hint

milkman

laundry truck driver

doctor

UPS driver

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Question 5 of 10

5. Mel Cooley's wife's name was never mentioned. However, his sister's name was mentioned. What was Mel's sister's name? Hint

Barbara

Margaret

Paula

Melanie

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Question 6 of 10

6. Mel hit Alan for berating him in front of the cast and crew, something he said he should have done 15 years ago. Why did Mel feel he should have hit Alan 15 years ago? Hint

not inviting him to his sister's wedding

firing him

cheating at poker

stealing his girlfriend

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Question 7 of 10

7. In season five, Alan was married to Mel's sister. This was not the case in the earlier seasons. How were Alan and Mel related in seasons one-four? Hint

Cousins

Brothers

Wives were sisters

Mel was married to Alan's sister

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Question 8 of 10

8. Mel was upset with Rob for summoning him to his house one evening because it caused him to miss a weekly lesson. What was Mel's weekly lesson? Hint

Spanish

Gourmet cooking

Creative writing

Ventriloquism

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Question 9 of 10

9. Mel told Rob his wife wanted him to take her somewhere one night instead of attending a budget meeting. Where did Mel's wife want him to take her? Hint

dancing

to see a play

to visit her mother

out to dinner

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Question 10 of 10

10. Mel was upset with Rob because a detective came to his house to question him on the night he and his wife were doing what? Hint

entertaining their minister

eating dinner with his in-laws

having their weekly date night

hosting a Bible study

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 18 2024 : Guest 99: 9/10
Apr 16 2024 : Guest 38: 7/10
Apr 11 2024 : Guest 172: 7/10
Apr 03 2024 : Guest 67: 6/10
Mar 28 2024 : Guest 174: 7/10
Mar 27 2024 : Guest 172: 6/10
Mar 21 2024 : Guest 74: 7/10
Mar 19 2024 : Guest 174: 4/10
Mar 14 2024 : Guest 108: 9/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Mel Cooley's hobby?

Answer: gardening

In season four, "Romance, Roses & Rye Bread", Mel told Sally his hobby was gardening.

2. Mel was constantly the subject of many insults, jokes and one liners. Who delivered most of these insults?

Answer: Buddy

Each time Mel entered the Writers's Room, he was met with at least two one liners from Buddy.

3. What was Mel's role on the "Alan Brady Show"?

Answer: producer

Mel was the producer of the "Alan Brady Show". Many thought he was given this position because he was related to Alan Brady.

4. In season four, "The Redcoats are Coming", Mel showed up at Rob and Laura's house wearing a uniform. What type of uniform was Mel wearing?

Answer: laundry truck driver

Mel drove the Redcoats to Rob and Laura's house in a laundry truck to avoid suspicion from their fans. He told Laura he wanted to wear the uniform so he would look the part of a laundry man.

5. Mel Cooley's wife's name was never mentioned. However, his sister's name was mentioned. What was Mel's sister's name?

Answer: Margaret

In season five, "Obnoxious, Offensive, Egomaniac, Etc." Mel, the Petries, Buddy and Sally break into Alan's house to retrieve a script loaded with insults towards Alan. Mel told them there would not be a problem because it was his sister's house. They find Alan asleep mumbling the name Lillian before Alan catches them.

When Rob expresses concern they might all be fired, Mel assures them they will be fine because Alan's wife's name is Margaret (in this episode, anyway).

6. Mel hit Alan for berating him in front of the cast and crew, something he said he should have done 15 years ago. Why did Mel feel he should have hit Alan 15 years ago?

Answer: not inviting him to his sister's wedding

In season five, "The Bottom of Mel Cooley's Heart", the writers take Mel to lunch to encourage him to stand up to Alan's berating. Mel said he was going back to the office to hit Alan. Mel went on to say he should have hit Alan 15 years ago because Alan did not invite him to his sister's wedding.

7. In season five, Alan was married to Mel's sister. This was not the case in the earlier seasons. How were Alan and Mel related in seasons one-four?

Answer: Mel was married to Alan's sister

There is no reference anywhere as to why the writers decided to change the relationship status between Alan and Mel.

8. Mel was upset with Rob for summoning him to his house one evening because it caused him to miss a weekly lesson. What was Mel's weekly lesson?

Answer: Spanish

In season one, "The Twizzle", Rob wants Mel to come see a young man dance as he feels the young man would be a great guest star on the show.

9. Mel told Rob his wife wanted him to take her somewhere one night instead of attending a budget meeting. Where did Mel's wife want him to take her?

Answer: dancing

In season one, "Washington vs.The Bunny", Rob told Mel he could not go check out a new talent because he had to go see Richie in a school play. Mel told Rob his wife wanted him to take her dancing on the night he had a meeting. Mel stated he had to explain to her he was not her puppet, causing Rob to dream about being a puppet.

10. Mel was upset with Rob because a detective came to his house to question him on the night he and his wife were doing what?

Answer: entertaining their minister

In season five, "Who Stole My Watch", Rob's watch is stolen during his birthday party. The insurance adjuster insisted all the party guests be questioned by a detective.

Source: Author CowboysChick

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