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1 Alice wants to hide Ralph's gift. Where does she put it before Ralph finds it?
Answer: Under the icebox

First Alice goes for the bureau drawer, then the oven, and finally decides on hiding it under the icebox. Unfortunately, Ralph chooses the same place to hide Alice's gift. Alice comes in from the bedroom and catches Ralph just as he is putting the drip pan back under the icebox. He admits hiding her gift, and Alice admits his is there as well. He asks what his gift is, but Alice insists he wait until Christmas morning to find out, and decides to move Ralph's gift to the closet shelf behind a hatbox.
  From Quiz: "The Honeymooners" - "The Night Before Christmas"
2 Ralph Kramden kept his job as a bus driver throughout the run of the show. However, he had no boundaries when it came to side careers. Which unrealistic living did he never pursue?
Answer: Golfer

Although there was an episode that Ralph tried golfing in, it was only so he could play with his boss at the bus company, who Ralph hoped could grant him a raise.
    Your options: [ Songwriter ] [ A sidewalk Santa Claus ] [ Janitor ] [ Golfer ]
  From Quiz: Jackie Gleason Presents. . ."The Honeymooners"!
3 For how many seasons did 'The Honeymooners' run?
Answer: 1

Though it debuted as the second highest-rated show on television, stiff competition from 'The Perry Como Show' precipitated its descent to the #19 position, and by the end of the season it was canceled by CBS. Despite that, in the 50 years since its original broadcast, 'The Honeymooners' has had a significant impact on television. It developed a loyal following when released into syndication, and has been broadcast almost continuously since that time, not only domestically, but in countries including Australia, Iran, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, and Suriname. Both the 1960s cartoon 'The Flintstones' as well as the current situation comedy 'The King of Queens' are based on 'The Honeymooners.'
  From Quiz: The Honeymooners
4 Due to Norton's sleepwalking, Trixie comes down to get Ralph's help. At this time, what roof is Norton doing his sleepwalking on?
Answer: The McCloskey Building

"The Sleepwalker" was broadcast from the CBS network in New York for the first time, November 5, 1955.
  From Quiz: "The Honeymooners" - "Norton The Sleepwalker"
5 Who is the host of the "$99,000 Answer"?
Answer: Herb Norris

Jay Jackson, who played Herb Norris, actually was a quiz show host during the 50s, on programs such as "Twenty Questions" and "Tic Tac Dough".
  From Quiz: "The Honeymooners" - Ralph's Name That Tune
6 What is Alice Kramden's maiden name?
Answer: Gibson

This is said when Ralph is recording a record to apologize to Alice.
  From Quiz: "The Honeymooners" Original 39 Trivia
7 In one epsiode, Ralph believes that he is coming into a sum of money because he has inherited a woman's "fortune". What does "fortune" prove to be?
Answer: A bird

Poor Ralph. He never quite hits the home run.
  From Quiz: Gleason's "Honeymooners"
8 Which number episode is 'The Golfer'?
Answer: 3rd

This 3rd episode is in my opinion one of the best episodes of all time.
    Your options: [ 3rd ] [ 17th ] [ 1st ] [ 22nd ]
  From Quiz: 'The Golfer' Episode
9 Most people assume that Audrey Meadows was the first 'Alice Kramden.' In fact, the role was originated by another actress. Who was she?
Answer: Pert Kelton

Most people remember Pert Kelton as Ronnie Howard's and Shirley Jones' mother in the movie 'The Music Man.' She did, however, originate the Alice Kramden role when 'The Honeymooners' debuted as a skit on Gleason's variety show. She could not continue with the role for two reasons: she became suspect by the McCarthy Senate hearings and suffered a major heart attack.
  From Quiz: The Insider's 'Honeymooners'
10 What booby trap does Alice set in case Ralph finds his present?
Answer: A mousetrap

Alice was going to leave Ralph's gift under the icebox after Ralph insisted he could wait until Christmas morning. Alice tells Ralph to wash up and says she is going upstairs to see Trixie. Ralph goes into the bedroom, and Alice pretends to leave. The minute Ralph hears the door slam, he runs back into the kitchen and pulls out his gift. Alice says, "I guess Mommy'll just have to hide your present someplace else. It looks like I can't trust you, Ralph." Ralph replies, "I can't be trusted? You're the one who said you were going upstairs!" Alice then hides Ralph's gift in the bedroom closet and sets the mousetrap. The minute she leaves to take a couple of onions up to Trixie, guess who gets his fingers caught in the trap!
  From Quiz: "The Honeymooners" - "The Night Before Christmas"
11 On several occasions on the show, other people spent the night in the Kramdens' apartment, always leading to Ralph getting angry at having to sleep on the cot in the kitchen. Who never kept Ralph from sleeping in his own bed?
Answer: Ralph's boss

It was a running joke that whenever Ralph was opening or folding up the cot, he pinched his finger, which certainly didn't improve his view on the situation.
  From Quiz: Jackie Gleason Presents. . ."The Honeymooners"!
12 Each episode began with the following feature.
Answer: All of these

In addition, the theme songs which played at the beginning and end of the show were composed by Jackie Gleason.
    Your options: [ All of these ] [ The moon rising ] [ Fireworks ] [ Jackie Gleason's face ]
  From Quiz: The Honeymooners
13 Norton has been sleepwalking for how many nights?
Answer: Four

"The Sleepwalker" was written by A.J. Russell and Herbert Finn.
  From Quiz: "The Honeymooners" - "Norton The Sleepwalker"
14 According to Ralph, which of his co-workers is aways making stale jokes about him being slightly overweight?
Answer: Joe Lustig

"Slightly" is Ralph's opinion.
    Your options: [ Teddy Oberman ] [ Joe Rumsey ] [ Joe Lustig ] [ Joe Fenstiblau ]
  From Quiz: "The Honeymooners" Original 39 Trivia
15 In another episode, Ralph is a quiz show contestant. What is the area in which he is questioned?
Answer: Music

Popular Songs - with a memorable "introduction" by the master of the piano, Ed Norton.
    Your options: [ History ] [ Current Events ] [ Sports ] [ Music ]
  From Quiz: Gleason's "Honeymooners"
16 When Mr. Harper asks Ralph where he plays golf what does he say?
Answer: All Around

Silver Oaks is where Mr. Harper plays.
  From Quiz: 'The Golfer' Episode
17 Audrey Meadows was almost immediately rejected for the role of 'Alice' by Jackie Gleason. Why?
Answer: He considered her 'too pretty' for the role

When advised by her agent that Gleason considered her 'too pretty,' Meadows arranged for a photographer to arrive at her apartment the next morning at 4:00am, and to take a series of pictures of her as she looked immediately upon waking up, without makeup, with puffy eyes, etc. Upon receipt of the photos, Gleason said, 'Any broad (sic) with a sense of humor like that deserves the part.'
  From Quiz: The Insider's 'Honeymooners'
18 What does Ed buy Ralph for Christmas?
Answer: Spats

Ralph gives Ed a tie. The boxes look identical, so Ralph assumes Ed also bought a tie. Ralph says, "Well, anyway, I know it came from your heart." Ed replies, "No it didn't, it came from the Fat Man Shop!"
  From Quiz: "The Honeymooners" - "The Night Before Christmas"
19 With Ralph's poor paying job and unwise spending, Alice had her fair share to complain about. Especially about one "antique" in her kitchen. What appliance was Alice always trying to get replaced with a more modern design?
Answer: Icebox

Poor Alice was always stuck with a long outdated icebox in her kitchen! Lack of refrigerator was always on the top of her complaint list, but Ralph never had the money to get her one.
  From Quiz: Jackie Gleason Presents. . ."The Honeymooners"!
20 On what date did 'The Honeymooners' premier on CBS?
Answer: October 1, 1955

"The Classic 39," as they are referred to, were broadcast between October 1, 1955, beginning with the episode entitled 'TV Or Not TV,' and wrapped up on September 22, 1956 with the episode 'A Man's Pride.'
  From Quiz: The Honeymooners
21 What is Norton eating while he's sleepwalking?
Answer: A banana

Joyce Randolph (Trixie) has said "The Sleepwalker" is her favorite episode.
  From Quiz: "The Honeymooners" - "Norton The Sleepwalker"
22 Alice says she'd be happy if Ralph won _____ on the show.
Answer: 600 dollars

Audrey Meadows was not the first Alice - Pert Kelton played Alice on "Gleason's Cavalcade Of Stars" until Miss Meadows took over the part.
    Your options: [ A record player ] [ 600 dollars ] [ 100 dollars ] [ A record contract ]
  From Quiz: "The Honeymooners" - Ralph's Name That Tune
23 When Alice adopts a dog without telling Ralph, what breed does she tell Trixie the dog is?
Answer: Cocker Poodle

Ed is allergic to the dog.
  From Quiz: "The Honeymooners" Original 39 Trivia
24 Ralph and Norton go on TV to advertise a product. What type of product is it?
Answer: Kitchen utensil

Great episode. Live TV - and everything goes wrong.
  From Quiz: Gleason's "Honeymooners"
25 What famous line does Norton deliver while teaching Ralph how to play golf?
Answer: Hello ball!

He does this when a book tells them to 'Address the Ball'
  From Quiz: 'The Golfer' Episode
26 It was almost impossible for Gleason to attract guest stars to appear in 'The {Honeymooners';} the few who did never appeared again. Why?
Answer: Gleason refused to rehearse, even though the show was broadcast live

Gleason felt that rehersals destroyed the 'spontaneity' possible during the live performance. The most he would agree to do (though not always) was to show up for the 'blocking' (where each character was to stand when delivering his or her lines), but NEVER for a rehersal. Audrey Meadows and Art Carney would take the terrified guest star to their dressing room and have their own rehersal, and impart these words of wisdom '...just keep out of his way and never, ever, stand in front of him.'
  From Quiz: The Insider's 'Honeymooners'
27 What does Ralph buy Alice?
Answer: A hairpin box

Ralph buys Alice a hairpin box made of 2,000 matchsticks glued together. Ralph was cheated by the salesman into believing the box was originally owned by the Emperor of Japan and was smuggled into the United States. Sadly, Alice's friend, Mrs. Stevens, gives Alice the same identical gift!
  From Quiz: "The Honeymooners" - "The Night Before Christmas"
28 Which statement was true about Ed Norton?
Answer: He sometimes wore reading glasses

Norton carried his reading glasses in his vest pocket, and would sometimes put them on to read. The large circular frames always made the audience laugh, and never failed to irk Ralph.
    Your options: [ He wore a different tie every time we see him ] [ He was a plumber's assistant ] [ He lived in the apartment below the Kramdens' ] [ He sometimes wore reading glasses ]
  From Quiz: Jackie Gleason Presents. . ."The Honeymooners"!
29 There was a famous tag line which ended many an episode. What was it?
Answer: Ralph saying "Baby, you're the greatest!"

As Gleason said this, he would turn Audrey Meadows in a dramatic gesture, embrace and give her an assumed kiss on the lips which was always obscured by his back and shoulder, just as the cameras would fade to black. Ironically, due to the fervor of the moment and of being on live TV, as well as Gleason's poor aim, the kiss rarely landed where it was supposed to. In the episode 'Twas The Night Before Christmas' (originally aired on December 24, 1955), in a rare occurrence, the cameras continued to roll after the kiss, at which time Gleason turned to face the audience once again, noticeably wiping his mouth several times with his hand! This occurrence, in which the 'Kramdens' and 'Nortons' break character to wish the home and studio audiences a Merry Christmas, is sometimes included when broadcast on Christmas Eve, and appears in the DVD version of the episode.
    Your options: [ Ralph saying "Baby, you're the greatest!" ] [ Alice saying "That's another fine mess you've gotten us into." ] [ Ralph saying "I've got a biiiig mouuuth!" ] [ Ralph saying "Bang, zoom! To the moon!" ]
  From Quiz: The Honeymooners
30 What does Ralph give Trixie to put on the floor to wake up Norton if he tries to sleepwalk again?
Answer: Tacks

Art Carney won five Emmys playing Norton. Mr. Carney won seven altogether.
  From Quiz: "The Honeymooners" - "Norton The Sleepwalker"
31 What does Ralph say he is going to do to cram for the "$99,000 Answer"?
Answer: Every night study sheet music , records and popular songs

Jackie Gleason wrote the title song for The Honeymooners - "Melancholy Serenade".
  From Quiz: "The Honeymooners" - Ralph's Name That Tune
32 How much money does Norton tell Ralph he made on his first day as an iron salesman?
Answer: $40

He really only sold one iron.
  From Quiz: "The Honeymooners" Original 39 Trivia
33 Where do the Kramdens and Nortons go in an attempt to "recapture their youth"?
Answer: Roller skating

"I don't even mind growing old - as long as we can grow old together".
  From Quiz: Gleason's "Honeymooners"
34 When Ralph complains about pins in the pin cushion he is using as a golf ball, Norton says 'What do you expect to be in a pin cushion,_____?' What did he say?
Answer: Chicken noodles

He was complaining because he was stuck by the pins.
  From Quiz: 'The Golfer' Episode
35 During the live performance, if Gleason forgot his lines (a regular occurance), he had a signal to the other actors to alert them to this fact. What was it?
Answer: He would rub his stomach

This is where Audrey Meadow's nickname 'The Rock' came about. A firm believer in rehersals, it took Meadows quite a while to get used to Gleason's no-rehersal policy. For her own level of comfort, Meadows would memorize the entire script, knowing each actor's lines, and was therefore ready to help any actor who went 'over the top.'
  From Quiz: The Insider's 'Honeymooners'
36 Please finish Ed's quote to Ralph: "Compared to you, _____ was a holiday playboy!"
Answer: Scrooge

Ralph is of course upset that he no longer has a gift for Alice. Ed is merrily throwing tinsel on the tree and singing "Deck The Halls". Ralph slams his hand on the table and angrily says, "Will you stop that?" Ed says, "What's the matter with you, anyway? Geez, what a grouch!" Then he says the line about Scrooge.
    Your options: [ Jack Benny ] [ Scrooge ] [ Al Capone ] [ Simon Legree ]
  From Quiz: "The Honeymooners" - "The Night Before Christmas"
37 In various episodes, Norton was seen playing the piano. Before he played, he had to "warm up" by playing the first few bars of a classic song. What was the song that he always started with?
Answer: Suwanee River

In the episode "Ninety Nine Thousand Dollar Answer", Ralph heard Norton play this song so many times, he incorrectly cited him as the writer of "Suwanee River" (it was written by Stephen Foster).
  From Quiz: Jackie Gleason Presents. . ."The Honeymooners"!
38 The next night Ralph goes up to Norton's apartment to stay with him to keep him from sleepwalking. Ralph locks Norton's bedroom door. Where does he first hide the key?
Answer: top bureau drawer

After Norton knows that the key is in the top bureau drawer, Ralph puts the key under his own pillow.
    Your options: [ under the bed ] [ under his pillow ] [ top bureau drawer ] [ in his pocket ]
  From Quiz: "The Honeymooners" - "Norton The Sleepwalker"
39 What song does Norton play on the piano to warm up?
Answer: "Swanee River"

Norton warming up on the piano by playing "Swanee River" was done three years before in a "Honeymooners" skit on the hour long "Gleason Show".
  From Quiz: "The Honeymooners" - Ralph's Name That Tune
40 In the episode where the Kramdens get a maid, Ralph gives the man at the agency his wrong house number. What does he say it is?
Answer: 728 Chauncey Street

They hire Thelma.
  From Quiz: "The Honeymooners" Original 39 Trivia
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