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Trivial Television 2 Trivia Quiz

Another installment of Television Trivia with sitcom questions from the 1950's through the 1990's. Good luck and have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by betben. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
betben

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
100,221

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
3351

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who played Oscar Madison's ex-wife on "The Odd Couple"? Hint

Brett Somers

Brett Slomin

Barbara Summers

Brett Summer

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of the theme song on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show"?
Hint

"You're going to make it"

"Love is in the air"

"After all"

"Love is all around"

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the last name of the character Larry on "Three's Company"?
Hint

Klein

Austin

Dallas

Cline

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who played Bub O'Casey on "My Three Sons"? Hint

Don Grady

William Demerest

William Frawley

Fred MacMurray

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Question 5 of 10

5. How was Granny related to Jed Clampett on "The Beverly Hillbillies"? Hint

no relation

His grandmother

His mother-in-law

His mother

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who played Uncle Martin on "My Favorite Martian"?

Answer: (full name or just surname)

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the Skipper's first name on "Gilligan's Island"? Hint

Jonathan

Jeremy

Jeremiah

Jonas

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the name of the cab company on "Taxi"?

Answer: (one word)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Joey Lawrence played Nick Russo on "Blossom".

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many actors played little Ricky on "I Love Lucy"?

Answer: (number)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who played Oscar Madison's ex-wife on "The Odd Couple"?

Answer: Brett Somers

Brett Somers was still married to Jack Klugman (Oscar Madison) when she portrayed his ex-wife on the show. They did eventually divorce.

2. What is the name of the theme song on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show"?

Answer: "Love is all around"

Before starring in her own sitcom, Mary Tyler Moore played Laura Petrie on "The Dick Van Dyke Show".

3. What was the last name of the character Larry on "Three's Company"?

Answer: Dallas

"Three's Company" aired from 1977-1984.

4. Who played Bub O'Casey on "My Three Sons"?

Answer: William Frawley

William Frawley had already achieved television fame as Fred Mertz on "I Love Lucy". "My Three Sons" aired on CBS from 1960-1965 and then ABC from 1965-1972.

5. How was Granny related to Jed Clampett on "The Beverly Hillbillies"?

Answer: His mother-in-law

Irene Ryan played the hilarious role of Granny Daisy Moses. The show aired from 1962-1971.

6. Who played Uncle Martin on "My Favorite Martian"?

Answer: Ray Walston

"My Favorite Martian" aired from 1963-1966. The 1999 movie version of the program starred Christopher Lloyd as Uncle Martin and Jeff Daniels portraying the role of Tim O'hara that Bill Bixby had played on the TV series.

7. What was the Skipper's first name on "Gilligan's Island"?

Answer: Jonas

Skipper Jonas Grumby, was portrayed by Alan Hale, Jr. "Gilligan's Island" aired from 1964-1967.

8. What was the name of the cab company on "Taxi"?

Answer: Sunshine

"Taxi" took place in NYC at the fictional Sunshine Taxi Cab Company. The show aired from 1978-1982 on ABC and then 1982-1983 on CBS.

9. Joey Lawrence played Nick Russo on "Blossom".

Answer: False

Joey Lawrence played Joey Russo. Nick Russo was the dad on the show and was played by Ted wass, who had already had found TV fame on the show "Soap". "Blossom" starred Mayim Bialik as the title character and aired from 1991-1995.

10. How many actors played little Ricky on "I Love Lucy"?

Answer: 5

Twins Richard and Ronald Simmons first played little Ricky in 1953. Then twins Michael and Joseph Mayer portrayed him from 1954-1956. And finally Richard Keith played little Ricky for the shows last season (1956-1957).

Source: Author betben

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