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Quiz about Mad About You
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"Mad About You" Trivia Quiz


Remember the nineties? "Mad About You" was on every week for seven years and made married life seem like great fun at times and a prizefight at others. See what you recall about this award-winning series. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by alexis722. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
alexis722
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
362,448
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
2723
Last 3 plays: Guest 69 (6/10), Guest 69 (9/10), Gispepfu (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who played the two primary characters on "Mad About You"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. "Mad About You" was aired in other languages around the world. Which title does NOT match its viewing audience? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In which city did Jamie and Paul Buchman live? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. From 1992 to 1999, 164 episodes of "Mad About You" ran on NBC. Nielsen Ratings lapsed from a high of 15.2 in the 94-95 season to a low of 9.1 in the 98-99 final season. This may have been because of what change? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The name of the last episode was also the name of the theme music for "Mad About You". What was it called? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. 'Maui' was the name of the real dog who played the central characters' dog. He was a lovable Border Collie mix whose name on the series was what? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Of the many guest stars who appeared on "Mad About You", which one played Gus Stemple, Jamie's father? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In season 6, the Buchmans' baby daughter is brought home from the hospital. What was she named? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Paul's Uncle Phil is played in four episodes by whom? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The series portrays the changing lives of two high spirited, loving and quirky people. Clever plots, great guests and recurring actors made this comedy a favorite for seven years. In the end, what do the 'mad' couple decide? Hint



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Mar 20 2024 : Guest 69: 6/10
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Mar 12 2024 : Gispepfu: 9/10
Mar 11 2024 : Guest 65: 3/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who played the two primary characters on "Mad About You"?

Answer: Helen Hunt and Paul Reiser

Both stars won several awards for this quirky comedy series, Helen Hunt racking up four Emmys four years in a row for 'Outstanding Lead Actress- Comedy Series'.
In fact, many of their one time and recurring guest stars won as well. The show itself had five Emmy nominations, and won a Genesis Award, Peabody Award and Golden Globe Award. Viewers for Quality television chose "Mad About You" as 'Best Quality Comedy'.

The series concentrates on the married lives of Paul and Jamie Buchman, two people who are mad about each other but have personality conflicts and sometimes opposing views and takes on situations. Paul is a documentary film maker, and Jamie is in public relations. Most of their conflicts are handled with caring and light hearted repartee, but there's the occasional Big Problem that requires more time and effort.
2. "Mad About You" was aired in other languages around the world. Which title does NOT match its viewing audience?

Answer: "Forvirret Med Livet" - Denmark

The Danish series was called "Vild Med Dig" whereas "Forvirret Med Livet" translates roughly as 'mixed up about life'. The series was quite as popular in other countries as in the U.S., no doubt because it mirrored many of the issues and situations two loving people have to face as a married couple, while dealing with the rest of the world.
3. In which city did Jamie and Paul Buchman live?

Answer: New York

They had an apartment in New York. During the series there were occasional crossovers with characters from "Seinfeld" and "Friends". Lisa Kudrow's character, Ursula Buffay, appeared as a waitress at Riff's Bar, who frequently got distracted and forgot orders. Jerry Seinfeld played an uncredited role early in the series.

There were also references to other classic t.v. shows such as "The Dick Van Dyke Show".
4. From 1992 to 1999, 164 episodes of "Mad About You" ran on NBC. Nielsen Ratings lapsed from a high of 15.2 in the 94-95 season to a low of 9.1 in the 98-99 final season. This may have been because of what change?

Answer: Moving from Tuesday to Monday night slot

By the last season, both stars were being paid $1 million for each episode. The move to Monday night was a mistake, as the series was fenced in by lesser and newer shows. At some point it was decided to end the series while it was still strong.
5. The name of the last episode was also the name of the theme music for "Mad About You". What was it called?

Answer: "Final Frontier"

"Final Frontier" was composed by Don Was and Paul Reiser. It was also covered by Anita Baker, whose version took over in 1997 as the theme. Along with the comedy there was pathos, as there is in life, and opposing viewpoints.
6. 'Maui' was the name of the real dog who played the central characters' dog. He was a lovable Border Collie mix whose name on the series was what?

Answer: Murray

Murray is a happy, loving dog who has his own walker, Nat Ostertag, played by Hank Azaria. Paul had found him as a pup and raised him. He originally met Jamie while walking Murray.
Murray often chases an imaginary mouse during the series and ends up running into a wall at times. The real mouse turns up in a later episode.
Maui was a rescue dog and had prior acting roles; he understudied Bingo in the film of the same name.
7. Of the many guest stars who appeared on "Mad About You", which one played Gus Stemple, Jamie's father?

Answer: Carroll O'Connor

Carroll O'Connor was her dad and Carol Burnett played her mom. Burnett appeared in ten episodes, while O'Connor was in only four. The three wrong choices were guest stars, John Astin in season 2, Sid Caesar in season 5 and Bruce Willis in season 5.
8. In season 6, the Buchmans' baby daughter is brought home from the hospital. What was she named?

Answer: Mabel

Theresa Stemple (Carol Burnett), Jamie's domineering mother proclaims "Mothers Always Bring Extra Love!" spelling out Mabel's name. Over the years, Mabel was played by twins, Alyssa and Justin Baric and several others. In the finale she is played by Janeane Garofalo as an adult Mabel looking back over the years.
9. Paul's Uncle Phil is played in four episodes by whom?

Answer: Mel Brooks

Mel Brooks is perfect as Paul's uncle. The other three choices also made appearances on the series, as did such diverse characters as 'Rudy' Giuliani, Billy Joel, Jerry Lewis, Nathan Lane, Andre Agassi, Garth Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres and Barbara Feldon. These and many more added spice to the lively give and take between Jamie and Paul in their relationship.
10. The series portrays the changing lives of two high spirited, loving and quirky people. Clever plots, great guests and recurring actors made this comedy a favorite for seven years. In the end, what do the 'mad' couple decide?

Answer: To get back together

After all that time, and so much fun, real life situations were also confronted and the couple ultimately decided that each wanted to go his own way. But, it was shown that the pair eventually got back together and lived "happily ever after".
Source: Author alexis722

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