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Quiz about More Dick Van Dyke Show Trivia
Quiz about More Dick Van Dyke Show Trivia

More "Dick Van Dyke Show" Trivia Quiz


A small tribute to one of the TV's greatest sitcoms, and one of the greatest comedians ever. All of the questions cannot be answered by just watching the show.

A multiple-choice quiz by mngillespie. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
mngillespie
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
110,144
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
5402
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (6/10), Guest 71 (8/10), Guest 24 (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Where did Rob and Laura Petrie live? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What was the name of Sally Rogers' cat? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What was Laura Petrie's maiden name? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Carl Reiner once reprised his role of Alan Brady in a guest appearance in this sitcom. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What name did Buddy Sorrel's wife go by?

Answer: (I doubt this was her birth name.)
Question 6 of 10
6. Jerry Van Dyke sometimes appeared on the show playing Rob's brother. What was the name of his character? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. How many Emmy Awards did the show win during its 5 year run? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who did Dick Van Dyke beat out to win the role of Rob Petrie? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Richie's middle name was ____.

Answer: (1 word)
Question 10 of 10
10. Who played the role of Rob Petrie in the pilot episode titled "Head of the Family"? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 27 2024 : Guest 172: 6/10
Mar 14 2024 : Guest 71: 8/10
Mar 12 2024 : Guest 24: 6/10
Mar 11 2024 : Guest 207: 10/10
Mar 03 2024 : Guest 174: 5/10
Feb 29 2024 : Guest 76: 9/10
Feb 22 2024 : Guest 99: 4/10
Feb 14 2024 : Guest 209: 10/10
Feb 04 2024 : Guest 136: 9/10

Score Distribution

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Where did Rob and Laura Petrie live?

Answer: New Rochelle

Their neighbors were Jerry and Millie Helper.
2. What was the name of Sally Rogers' cat?

Answer: Mr. Henderson

In one episode where she had to work late, she said she wasn't going to call home because he "wouldn't answer the phone after midnight".
3. What was Laura Petrie's maiden name?

Answer: Meehan

This has been the cause of some trivia confusion because she was married to Dick Meeker when she began the show.
4. Carl Reiner once reprised his role of Alan Brady in a guest appearance in this sitcom.

Answer: Mad About You

"Mad About You" was inspired by the "Dick Van Dyke Show".
5. What name did Buddy Sorrel's wife go by?

Answer: Pickles

Her character was portrayed by both Barbara Perry and Joan Shawlee.
6. Jerry Van Dyke sometimes appeared on the show playing Rob's brother. What was the name of his character?

Answer: Stacey Petrie

When he was sleepwalking, he called everybody "Burford".
7. How many Emmy Awards did the show win during its 5 year run?

Answer: 15

Including 3 for Dick Van Dyke, and 2 for Mary Tyler Moore.
8. Who did Dick Van Dyke beat out to win the role of Rob Petrie?

Answer: Johnny Carson

Danny Thomas was one of the producers.
9. Richie's middle name was ____.

Answer: Rosebud

His full name was Richard Robert Oscar Sam Edward Benjamin Ulysses David Petrie.
10. Who played the role of Rob Petrie in the pilot episode titled "Head of the Family"?

Answer: Carl Reiner

Jerry Paris played neighbor and dentist Jerry Helper, and was also one of the shows directors.
Source: Author mngillespie

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