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Mary Tyler Moore Show #2 Trivia Quiz

I tried to make hard 'Mary Tyler Moore Show' trivia once before, but it looks like I underestimated how smart the fans are! LOL! So now I'm trying again.

A multiple-choice quiz by MTMFan. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
MTMFan

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
43,400

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
3160

Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (7/10), Guest 71 (4/10), Guest 72 (3/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What was Mary Richards' father's name (First and last name!)?

Answer: (2 words)

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Question 2 of 10

2. When Murray and Marie were first married, how many children did they plan to have together? Hint

None

Three

Two

Four

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Question 3 of 10

3. What future "Happy Days" cast member made an appearance at one of Mary's classic parties? Hint

Scott Baio

Ron Howard

Henry Winkler

Marion Ross

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these couples were at one time wrongly thought to be dating? Hint

Lou and Sue Ann

Mary and Lou

Sue Ann and Ted

Ted and Mary

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Question 5 of 10

5. Late in the series, Murray realized he was in love with Mary. What gift did he present her with?

Answer: (One or two words)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Of brothers Paul and Howard Arnell, two of Mary's many suitors, which was the 'favorite' of their parents?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 7 of 10

7. According to the first episode of MTM, why did Rhoda leave New York? Hint

Her parents kicked her out

Just for the heck of it

She couldn't find an apartment

She never says why

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Question 8 of 10

8. What First Lady appeared on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show"?

Answer: (2 words - First and Last name)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who did Phyllis get to speak before her women's club?

Answer: (One word - First name only)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was once so depressed the entire newsroom staff had to visit him or her at his or her bedside?

Answer: (2 words)

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Apr 20 2024 : Guest 24: 7/10
Mar 23 2024 : Guest 71: 4/10
Mar 11 2024 : Guest 72: 3/10
Mar 09 2024 : Guest 174: 4/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Mary Richards' father's name (First and last name!)?

Answer: Walter Richards

2. When Murray and Marie were first married, how many children did they plan to have together?

Answer: Two

They wanted a boy and a girl - But ended up with three daughters. Murray wanted a son, which led to their adopting a boy from Vietnam.

3. What future "Happy Days" cast member made an appearance at one of Mary's classic parties?

Answer: Henry Winkler

Henry Winkler played a man Rhoda worked with whom she invited to Mary's. I've always wondered what Rhoda would have said if she'd known she was dating the Fonz! LOL!

4. Which of these couples were at one time wrongly thought to be dating?

Answer: Ted and Mary

As incredible as it seems, Ted did manage to make people think he and Mary were 'an item'. Mary was understandably horrified and Ted took it back.

5. Late in the series, Murray realized he was in love with Mary. What gift did he present her with?

Answer: A goldfish

Why couldn't he just give her flowers like a normal guy?

6. Of brothers Paul and Howard Arnell, two of Mary's many suitors, which was the 'favorite' of their parents?

Answer: Howard

For some unknown reason, novelty salesman Howard, the younger son, was the parents' favorite.

7. According to the first episode of MTM, why did Rhoda leave New York?

Answer: She couldn't find an apartment

Rhoda claims that's why she left home, but it's probably more likely it was to get away from her mother!

8. What First Lady appeared on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show"?

Answer: Betty Ford

9. Who did Phyllis get to speak before her women's club?

Answer: Ted

Needless to say, Ted bombs completely!

10. Who was once so depressed the entire newsroom staff had to visit him or her at his or her bedside?

Answer: Sue Ann

For the first time, Sue Ann Nivens' bedroom was displayed to the viewers, complete with a vibrating bed, a mirror, and piped in classical music!

Source: Author MTMFan

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