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Dick Van Dyke Show Trivia Quiz

Here's a little quiz to see how much you remember about Rob, Laura, Richie, Buddy, Sally and everyone else.

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

Author
MTMFan

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
109,755

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
8082

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 66 (5/10), Guest 38 (10/10), Pennysworth (6/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Rob and Laura Petrie are happily married and living in New Rochelle, NY. How did they originally meet? Hint

When Rob was in the Army, Laura was a USO dancer

Through mutual friends

On a blind date

Laura was a dancer on "Alan Brady"

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Question 2 of 10

2. Rob's co-writer on "The Alan Brady Show" is a man named Buddy Sorrell. Although his wife is rarely seen on the show, she's referred to constantly. What's her name?

Answer: (One word. Think food!)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Sally Rogers is Rob's other co-writer. She's single, and definitely looking! Throughout the show, Sally has one steady boyfriend. What is his name? Hint

Herman Glimsher

Leo Fassbinder

Anthony Stone

Joe Coogan

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Question 4 of 10

4. Rob and Laura have one son, Richie. What is Richie's unusual middle name?

Answer: (One word, think flowers)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Rob and Laura live next door to Millie and Jerry Helper. What is Jerry's occupation? Hint

Dentist

Psychologist

Pediatrician

Podiatrist

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Question 6 of 10

6. In one of the most beloved episodes of the series, Laura goes on television and accidentally blurts out a secret about Rob's boss, Alan Brady. What did she say? Hint

That he's homosexual

That he's dying

That he's an alcoholic

That he's bald

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Question 7 of 10

7. In another episode, Rob and Laura find out that they aren't legally married, and they elope to do it again. What made their marriage illegal? Hint

Rob's name was misspelled on the licence

They weren't married by a clergyman

Laura was underage

There was a mistake in their blood test

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Question 8 of 10

8. In a memorable flashback episode, Rob becomes convinced that the hospital gave him and Laura the wrong child. What finally convinces him that Richie is their baby? Hint

He matches the baby's footprints to hospital records

The couple who he thinks has their child is black

The couple who he thinks has their child had a girl

He has a blood test done to prove it.

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Question 9 of 10

9. In one episode, Rob has a dream about aliens attempting to take over the Earth. What planet do they come from? Hint

Mars

Twilo

Lolac

Pluto

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Question 10 of 10

10. Laura once became convinced that Rob had lost interest in her. What did she do to get his attention? Hint

Went on a diet

Wore a wig

Tried to dress sexier

Dyed her hair blonde

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 17 2024 : Guest 66: 5/10
Apr 16 2024 : Guest 38: 10/10
Apr 15 2024 : Pennysworth: 6/10
Apr 12 2024 : Guest 174: 7/10
Apr 08 2024 : Guest 75: 3/10
Apr 08 2024 : Guest 72: 5/10
Apr 08 2024 : Guest 72: 5/10
Apr 08 2024 : Guest 72: 5/10
Apr 03 2024 : Guest 67: 10/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Rob and Laura Petrie are happily married and living in New Rochelle, NY. How did they originally meet?

Answer: When Rob was in the Army, Laura was a USO dancer

Rob did everything he could to get Laura interested in him, but nothing worked until they did a dance routine together, during which Rob broke her foot. That sure got her attention!

2. Rob's co-writer on "The Alan Brady Show" is a man named Buddy Sorrell. Although his wife is rarely seen on the show, she's referred to constantly. What's her name?

Answer: Pickles

Her real name was Fiona.

3. Sally Rogers is Rob's other co-writer. She's single, and definitely looking! Throughout the show, Sally has one steady boyfriend. What is his name?

Answer: Herman Glimsher

Anthony Stone and Leo Fassbinder were dates that Sally had in one episode or another, and Joe Coogan was an old flame of Laura's. Herman was played by Bill Idelson.

4. Rob and Laura have one son, Richie. What is Richie's unusual middle name?

Answer: Rosebud

That's right, it's Richard Rosebud Petrie. Rob and Laura's parents couldn't agree on what to name the baby, so Rob and Laura decided the only way to satisfy everyone was to combine the names: "Robert, Oscar, Sam, Edward, Benjamin, Ulysses, and David." The first letters of each name were used to spell out Rosebud.

5. Rob and Laura live next door to Millie and Jerry Helper. What is Jerry's occupation?

Answer: Dentist

6. In one of the most beloved episodes of the series, Laura goes on television and accidentally blurts out a secret about Rob's boss, Alan Brady. What did she say?

Answer: That he's bald

Alan nearly fires Rob as a result of Laura's actions!

7. In another episode, Rob and Laura find out that they aren't legally married, and they elope to do it again. What made their marriage illegal?

Answer: Laura was underage

8. In a memorable flashback episode, Rob becomes convinced that the hospital gave him and Laura the wrong child. What finally convinces him that Richie is their baby?

Answer: The couple who he thinks has their child is black

The network almost wouldn't let the episode be shot, because they feared people would be offended. Instead, it turned out to be one of the funniest moments in the series' history!

9. In one episode, Rob has a dream about aliens attempting to take over the Earth. What planet do they come from?

Answer: Twilo

This episode contains one of the most memorable entrances of the series. Laura (Mary Tyler Moore) slides out of a closet on a wave of walnuts!

10. Laura once became convinced that Rob had lost interest in her. What did she do to get his attention?

Answer: Dyed her hair blonde

This episode was one of Mary Tyler Moore's first real comedic moments on the show.

Source: Author MTMFan

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