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Quiz about Performances Within Performances
Quiz about Performances Within Performances

Performances Within Performances Quiz


Sometimes the performers in classic tv shows portray performers. Here are a few examples.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
robert362
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
81,279
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
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1883
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Question 1 of 10
1. In an episode of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show", Mary Richards auditions by singing "One for My Baby". She bombs. For whom does she audition? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In an episode of "Gilligan's Island, the castaways attempt a musical version of "Hamlet". Who directs? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In "Three's Company", Larry fulfills his dream of singing. He does it badly. Where? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In an episode of "That Girl", Ann backs away from a role in a foreign film. Why? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In "The Dick Van Dyke Show", Rob must decide between Laura and another woman for the lead in a local theatre production. How does he handle the situation? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In an episode of "The Odd Couple", Felix attempts to substitute on stage for what performer? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In "The Honeymooners", one of the regulars botches a line involving "polo ponies". Who does that? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Another (non-musical) version of Hamlet is performed by the people from "Happy Days". Who plays Hamlet? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Moving away from sitcoms ... The crew of Star Trek witnesses a performance of a Shakespearean play aboard the "Enterprise". Which play? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Digressing from tv for a moment, the play with which Zero Mostel was involved in "The Producers" dealt with what famous character? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In an episode of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show", Mary Richards auditions by singing "One for My Baby". She bombs. For whom does she audition?

Answer: Lou

Cute bit. Tactful escape by Lou.
2. In an episode of "Gilligan's Island, the castaways attempt a musical version of "Hamlet". Who directs?

Answer: Phil Silvers

All were guest stars at one time or another, but Silvers played director Harold Hecuba. (If they can make musicals out of "Phantom of the Opera", "Annie" and "Les Miserables", why not "Hamlet"?)
3. In "Three's Company", Larry fulfills his dream of singing. He does it badly. Where?

Answer: Jack's restaurant

"All of Me" as I recall.
4. In an episode of "That Girl", Ann backs away from a role in a foreign film. Why?

Answer: It involves nudity

All-American Ann can't do THAT.
5. In "The Dick Van Dyke Show", Rob must decide between Laura and another woman for the lead in a local theatre production. How does he handle the situation?

Answer: He gives both Laura and her rival starring roles

"The Gold Rush Girl" becomes "The Gold Rush Girls".
6. In an episode of "The Odd Couple", Felix attempts to substitute on stage for what performer?

Answer: Edward Villella

All were "Odd Couple" guest stars.
7. In "The Honeymooners", one of the regulars botches a line involving "polo ponies". Who does that?

Answer: Ralph

One word: "poloponies".
8. Another (non-musical) version of Hamlet is performed by the people from "Happy Days". Who plays Hamlet?

Answer: Fonzie

Why not?
9. Moving away from sitcoms ... The crew of Star Trek witnesses a performance of a Shakespearean play aboard the "Enterprise". Which play?

Answer: Hamlet

Was Karidian also Kodos?
10. Digressing from tv for a moment, the play with which Zero Mostel was involved in "The Producers" dealt with what famous character?

Answer: Hitler

"Springtime for Hitler".
Source: Author robert362

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