Mother Lode: The Television Moms Quiz

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Mother Lode: The Television Moms Quiz
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About This Quiz

No matter how much you tended to argue with your own mom, the beloved moms on your favorite TV shows were always there for you with a bit of advice or just a friendly smile.
Who played "lovely lady" Carol Brady on "The Brady Bunch"?
Florence Henderson
Shirley Jones
Donna Reed
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Florence Henderson played mom to Greg, Peter, Bobby, Marcia, Jan and Cindy as Carol Brady in "The Brady Bunch."

What was Clair Huxtable's occupation on "The Cosby Show"?
lawyer
homemaker
doctor
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

From 1984 to 1992, Phylicia Rashad played the role of Clair Huxtable, a successful attorney and mother of five.

What trick did Morticia Addams use to drive her husband Gomez wild with desire?
speaking French
homemade desserts
flowery dresses and pearls
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In her role as Morticia Addams, Carolyn Jones relied on the allure of the French language to keep Gomez's eye from wandering.

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Who played Tami Taylor on "Friday Night Lights"?
Connie Britton
Teri Hatcher
Reese Witherspoon
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Wrong Answer

Connie Britton starred as Tami Taylor, a school guidance counselor, mom and wife of the town's famous football coach.

How did Nancy Botwin support her family on "Weeds"?
managing a grocery store
working as a landscaper
selling marijuana
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Wrong Answer

As single mom Nancy Botwin, Mary Louise Parker supported the family by growing and selling marijuana.

On "Leave It To Beaver," Barbara Billingsley wore pearls to cover a deep hollow in her neck.
true
false
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Wrong Answer

Billingsley had a hollow area on her neck that didn’t show up well on TV, so her character June Cleaver was never without her trademark string of pearls.

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How many children does Marge Simpson have?
5
4
3
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Wrong Answer

Marge is the proud mom to three children — Bart, Lisa and Maggie on the long-running animated sitcom "The Simpsons."

What was the name of Lucy's son on "I Love Lucy"?
Ricky
Desi
Bobby
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Wrong Answer

Lucy gave birth to Little Ricky on "I Love Lucy" on January 19, 1953 — the same day that the real-life Lucy delivered her son via C-section.

What was Elyse Keaton's occupation on "Family Ties"?
doctor
architect
lawyer
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Meredith Baxter played architect Elyse Keaton on "Family Ties."

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What were the names of Marion Cunningham's children on "Happy Days"?
Arthur and Chachi
Potsie and Ralph
Ritchie and Joanie
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Wrong Answer

Marion Ross earned two Emmy nominations for her role as Mrs. Cunningham, mom to Ritchie and Joanie — as well as the mysterious Chuck, who disappeared during the first season.

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