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Quiz about Somebody Get Me a Doctor
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Somebody Get Me a Doctor Trivia Quiz


Feeling unwell? Maybe one of these television doctors can make you feel better. Here are 10 questions about doctors who made a house call on your TV. Many, but not all, are from older television shows.

A multiple-choice quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
dcpddc478
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
352,068
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
1905
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (10/10), Guest 50 (10/10), Guest 128 (0/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. On the television show "Bewitched" (1964-1972), what was the name of the character portrayed by actor Bernard Fox? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In the 1960s television show "Daktari", actor Marshall Thompson starred as Dr. Marsh Tracy who specialized in which kind of patient? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which handsome actor played lead character Dr. James Kildare in the 1960s television drama of the same name? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Played by actor DeForest Kelley, what was the nickname of the character Dr. Leonard McCoy in the 1960s sci-fi television show "Star Trek"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In which popular crime show would you find a medical examiner named Dr. Donald Mallard? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The character Dr. Steven Kiley, played by actor James Brolin, appeared in which of the following 1970s television shows? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. "Ben Casey" was 1960s medical drama that featured which of the following actors in the lead role? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Between 1955-1975, actor Milburn Stone played a character named Doc Adams in which of the following television shows? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The 1990s medical drama "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" portrayed the life of a bush doctor in the outback of Australia at the turn of the 20th century.


Question 10 of 10
10. Which one of the following doctors would you expect to see practicing medicine at the fictional Princeton Plainsboro Teaching Hospital? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. On the television show "Bewitched" (1964-1972), what was the name of the character portrayed by actor Bernard Fox?

Answer: Dr. Bombay

"Bewitched", which ran from 1964-1972, was a television comedy that centered around a beautiful good witch named Samantha who married a 'mortal' named Darrin. Dr. Bombay was a witch doctor who was often called upon to assist Samantha with the hilarious situations that arose because of this mismatch.

He always appeared in silly costumes that reflected whatever strange activity he had been involved in before being magically summoned by Samantha or other wacky members of her family. His unusual antidotes often only complicated the situation.
2. In the 1960s television show "Daktari", actor Marshall Thompson starred as Dr. Marsh Tracy who specialized in which kind of patient?

Answer: Animals

"Daktari" was a television family drama that centered on Dr. Marsh Tracy, a veterinarian at a fictional animal center in Africa. His patients were lions, monkeys and other animals indigenous to the continent. The show was a spin-off of the 1965 movie "Clarence, the Cross-Eyed Lion". Both were based on the real life experiences of Dr. Toni Harthoorn and his work at an animal hospital/orphanage in Nairobi, Kenya.

The word 'daktari' is the Swahili word for doctor.
3. Which handsome actor played lead character Dr. James Kildare in the 1960s television drama of the same name?

Answer: Richard Chamberlain

"Dr. Kildare" was a fictional medical drama that originated in numerous movies in the 1930s and 1940s. It was featured on the radio in the 1950s and finally became a television program in 1961. Richard Chamberlain played Kildare, a young intern in the process of learning his new profession.

The show featured actor Raymond Massey as his mentor, Dr. Leonard Gillespie. The show was very popular and ran from 1961-1966.
4. Played by actor DeForest Kelley, what was the nickname of the character Dr. Leonard McCoy in the 1960s sci-fi television show "Star Trek"?

Answer: Bones

Although he had done other acting roles, actor DeForest Kelley was known primarily for his portrayal of Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy on the cult sci-fi hit "Star Trek" from 1966 until 1969. He was originally offered the role of Spock, but refused the part.

He was then cast as the impatient but likable medical doctor of the fictional Starship Enterprise. He also portrayed this character in the first six "Star Trek" motion pictures.
5. In which popular crime show would you find a medical examiner named Dr. Donald Mallard?

Answer: NCIS

"NCIS" was an immensely popular television crime drama that premiered on CBS in 2003. One of the most popular characters was the medical examiner Dr. Donald Mallard, affectionately known as 'Ducky'. Scottish-born actor David McCallum portrayed a lovable, aging medical genius with a colorful work history that he is fond of reminiscing about. One of this character's most unusual quirks was his habit of talking to the deceased body on whom he was performing an autopsy.
6. The character Dr. Steven Kiley, played by actor James Brolin, appeared in which of the following 1970s television shows?

Answer: Marcus Welby M.D.

"Marcus Welby M.D." was a very popular medical drama that featured actor Robert Young as the kind, older Dr. Welby and James Brolin as the young Dr. Kiley whom he is mentoring. It was a reflection of the times, in that it portrayed the wise, old family doctor with a wonderful bedside manner, trying to teach the new doctor to treat the whole patient, not just the disease.

It was successful in showing that the generations both had positive things to offer each other. The show ran from 1969-1976 and was very popular.
7. "Ben Casey" was 1960s medical drama that featured which of the following actors in the lead role?

Answer: Vincent Edwards

Vincent Edwards portrayed the driven, hard-working Dr. Ben Casey in this medical drama that ran from 1961-1966. This handsome actor portrayed a skilled surgeon who tried to use the most modern medical treatment available while trying to retain the bedside skills that are the sign of a good doctor.

His unmarried status often led to episodes featuring romantic interests. Actor Sam Jaffee portrayed his mentor Dr. David Zorba, the chief of surgery at the fictional County General Hospital where they both worked.
8. Between 1955-1975, actor Milburn Stone played a character named Doc Adams in which of the following television shows?

Answer: Gunsmoke

For twenty years Milburn Stone portrayed the town doctor in the television western "Gunsmoke". This character was one of the few characters who was on the show through its entire run. He portrayed the life of a western doctor before the advent of modern hospitals, antibiotics and major surgery.

In this role he acted opposite many of Hollywood's elite, as the show was well known for its many guest stars.
9. The 1990s medical drama "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" portrayed the life of a bush doctor in the outback of Australia at the turn of the 20th century.

Answer: False

"Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman", starring Jane Seymour, was a post-Civil War drama that took place in the state of Colorado. It portrayed the life of a female doctor trying to adjust to life in the wild west after a proper Bostonian upbringing. The show focused on the racial and gender issues that were prevalent at the time.

This program was one of the first television dramas that allowed fans full access to the filming sets and permitted them to watch the filming of the show. During breaks for costume or background changes, the stars mingled with the audience, signing autographs and making small talk.
10. Which one of the following doctors would you expect to see practicing medicine at the fictional Princeton Plainsboro Teaching Hospital?

Answer: Dr. Gregory House

From 2004-2012, British actor Hugh Laurie portrayed the misanthropic Dr. Gregory House on the television drama "House M.D.". Laurie portrayed a medical genius addicted to pain killers, with very poor people skills. He and his team of subordinate doctors attempted to diagnose strange cases that could not be solved by other physicians.

The unique concept, the great acting and the original story lines led to this program to being the most watched television program in the world in 2008.
Source: Author dcpddc478

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