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Secretaries and receptionists keep on-screen offices running smoothly. See what you remember about the characters from these classic TV shows.

A multiple-choice quiz by chicagojanet. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
chicagojanet

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
349,717

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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590

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. What secretary kept banker Mr. Drysdale in check on "The Beverly Hillbillies"? Hint

Ellie May

Anne Clampett

Jane Hathaway

Nancy McGillicuddy

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Question 2 of 10

2. Whose detective agency was managed by Peggy Fair, a police officer's widow? Hint

Peter Gunn

Jim Rockford

Joe Mannix

Robert Ironside

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Question 3 of 10

3. What blonde bombshell was the receptionist at radio station WKRP, in Cincinnati, on the show of the same name? Hint

Jennifer Marlowe

Leslie Nessman

Bailey Quarters

Sandy Travis

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the secretary/receptionist at Sugarbakers Design House on "Designing Women"? Hint

Charlene

Julia

Mary Jo

Anthony

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Question 5 of 10

5. Agnes DiPesto kept the Blue Moon Detective Agency running on which 1980s show? Hint

Moonlighting

Blue Moon

Kiss, Kiss, Bang, Bang

Moon Over Miami

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Question 6 of 10

6. On "The Bob Newhart Show", Carol Kester was secretary/receptionist for a medical practice. Who was NOT one of the doctors she supported? Hint

Bob Hartley

Jerry Robinson

Bernie Tupperman

Howard Borden

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Question 7 of 10

7. After "I Love Lucy" went off the air, Lucille Ball went on to play secretary Lucille Carmichael on "The Lucy Show". What was the name of her boss? Hint

Mr. Landers

Mr. Macauley

Mr. Mooney

Miss Brooks

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the secretary-nurse for Dr. Marcus Welby, MD? Hint

Lenore

Luisa

Maria

Consuelo

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who plays the character of Pam Beesley on "The Office"? Hint

Jenna Elfman

Jenna Fischer

Jenny Cavilleri

Jenna Maroney

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the name of the character who was Perry Mason's secretary? Hint

Barbara Hale

Della Street

Jean Gardner

Gertrude Warner

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What secretary kept banker Mr. Drysdale in check on "The Beverly Hillbillies"?

Answer: Jane Hathaway

Jane Hathaway was played by actress Nancy Kulp. The spinster secretary had a crush on Jethro Bodine.

2. Whose detective agency was managed by Peggy Fair, a police officer's widow?

Answer: Joe Mannix

Peggy Fair was played by Gail Fisher. She was one of the first African-American actresses with a regular role on a television series.

3. What blonde bombshell was the receptionist at radio station WKRP, in Cincinnati, on the show of the same name?

Answer: Jennifer Marlowe

Jennifer, played by Loni Anderson, didn't type letters or make coffee. Bailey Quarters was the other female member of the station staff. Les Nessman and Andy Travis were newscaster and program director respectively, both men.

4. Who was the secretary/receptionist at Sugarbakers Design House on "Designing Women"?

Answer: Charlene

All were characters on the show, but the secretary/receptionist was Charlene Frazier Stillfield. The character was played by Jean Smart.

5. Agnes DiPesto kept the Blue Moon Detective Agency running on which 1980s show?

Answer: Moonlighting

The romance/comedy/detective show starred Cybill Shepherd and Bruce Willis. Cybill played Maddie Hayes, a former top model. Bruce was David Addison, a smart-mouth detective.

6. On "The Bob Newhart Show", Carol Kester was secretary/receptionist for a medical practice. Who was NOT one of the doctors she supported?

Answer: Howard Borden

Bob was a psychiatrist. Jerry was his best friend and a dentist. Dr. Tupperman was a urologist who showed up in 13 episodes. Howard Borden was Bob and Emily Hartley's neighbor, an airline pilot.

7. After "I Love Lucy" went off the air, Lucille Ball went on to play secretary Lucille Carmichael on "The Lucy Show". What was the name of her boss?

Answer: Mr. Mooney

Mr. Macauley was the boss on "The Ann Sothern Show". Gale Gordon, who played Mr. Mooney, was a recurring character on "Our Miss Brooks". Miss Landers was Theodore's teacher on "Leave It to Beaver".

8. Who was the secretary-nurse for Dr. Marcus Welby, MD?

Answer: Consuelo

The show starred Robert Young as Marcus Welby and James Brolin as his young assistant, Steve Kiley. Consuelo Lopez was played by Elena Verduga, who was nominated twice for an Emmy for the role.

9. Who plays the character of Pam Beesley on "The Office"?

Answer: Jenna Fischer

Jenna Elfman starred on "Dharma and Greg". Jenny Cavilleri is the character played by Ali MacGraw in "Love Story" (1970). Jenna Maroney is the character played by Jane Krakowski on "30 Rock".

10. What was the name of the character who was Perry Mason's secretary?

Answer: Della Street

Barbara Hale was the actress who played Della Street on TV. Jean Gardner was the real-life secretary and wife of Erle Stanley Gardner, who created Perry Mason. Gertrude Warner was the first actress to play Della, on the radio.

Source: Author chicagojanet

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