Have You Seen Barney Miller?
Have you ever watched Barney Miller? Can you quote every episode? Take this quiz and find out how much you really know about this comical classic!
- 1.
Who/What is Barney Miller?
- A.
The purple dinosaur
- B.
He played in Leave it To Beaver
- C.
An actor
- D.
An American comedy television series
- E.
The man that plays on Andy Griffith
Correct Answer
D. An American comedy television seriesExplanation
Barney Miller is an American comedy television series. The given options include a purple dinosaur, an actor who played in Leave it To Beaver, and the man that plays on Andy Griffith, which are all incorrect. The correct answer states that Barney Miller is an American comedy television series, indicating that it is a TV show rather than a character or person.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The scene was filmed in a New York city police station, in what village?
- A.
Grayway
- B.
Greenwich
- C.
Greenway
- D.
Greenland
- E.
Greencrop
Correct Answer
B. GreenwichExplanation
The correct answer is Greenwich. The scene was filmed in a New York city police station located in Greenwich village.Rate this question:
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- 3.
This show was created by Theodore J. Flicker and who else?
- A.
Danny Flicker
- B.
Arnold Danielson
- C.
Danny Arnold
- D.
Daniel Avery
- E.
Arnold David
Correct Answer
C. Danny ArnoldExplanation
Danny Arnold is the correct answer because the question asks for the co-creator of the show, and Theodore J. Flicker is already mentioned as the creator. Danny Arnold is the only option that fits the criteria of being a co-creator.Rate this question:
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- 4.
On January 23rd, 1975 the first episode was aired. When was the last episode of Barney Miller?
- A.
May 20th, 1982
- B.
May 24th, 1982
- C.
May 20th, 1985
- D.
August 23rd, 1985
- E.
May 24th, 1987
Correct Answer
A. May 20th, 1982Explanation
The last episode of Barney Miller aired on May 20th, 1982.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What is the name of the actor who plays Barney?
- A.
Ron Glass
- B.
Max Gail
- C.
Abe Vigoda
- D.
Phillip K. Fish
- E.
Hal Linden
Correct Answer
E. Hal LindenExplanation
Hal Linden is the correct answer because he is the actor who plays Barney. Ron Glass, Max Gail, Abe Vigoda, and Phillip K. Fish are not associated with the character Barney.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What is the show Barney Miller based on?
- A.
A small farming community
- B.
Cops who catch criminals
- C.
Cops and their families
- D.
Actors and their families
- E.
Criminals and their stories
Correct Answer
B. Cops who catch criminalsExplanation
The show Barney Miller is based on cops who catch criminals. This can be inferred from the question itself which asks about the basis of the show. The other options such as a small farming community, cops and their families, actors and their families, and criminals and their stories do not align with the premise of the show as it focuses on the daily lives and work of police officers in a New York City police station.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What is the name of Barney's wife?
- A.
Lizzie
- B.
Lindsay
- C.
Ellie
- D.
Elizabeth
- E.
Joy
Correct Answer
D. ElizabethExplanation
Barney's wife is named Elizabeth.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Each officer is from a different culture or country, there is a Jewish-American cop, African-American, Polish-American, Japanese-American and what one other culture/race?
- A.
Just American
- B.
Korean
- C.
Puerto Rican
- D.
Mexican
- E.
Chinese
Correct Answer
C. Puerto RicanExplanation
The given question states that each officer is from a different culture or country, and provides a list of options including Jewish-American, African-American, Polish-American, Japanese-American, Puerto Rican, Korean, Mexican, and Chinese. The correct answer is Puerto Rican because it is the only option that represents a different culture or race from the ones mentioned in the question.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Sgt. Nick Yemana (Jack Soo) passed away in 1979, so the cast did a special tribute in a memorial episode for him, in which they did what in remembrance of him?
- A.
They took photos and clips of him and compiled them together
- B.
They played their favorite episode of him
- C.
They sang a song for him
- D.
They raised their coffee cups
- E.
They held their lighters up
Correct Answer
D. They raised their coffee cupsExplanation
In a special tribute episode for Sgt. Nick Yemana (Jack Soo), who passed away in 1979, the cast of the show raised their coffee cups in remembrance of him. This gesture was a way to honor and remember their late colleague and friend.Rate this question:
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- 10.
After season 2, which character left the show for absolutely no reason at all, without warning?
- A.
Officer Carl
- B.
Sgt. Chano
- C.
Sgt. Fish
- D.
Elizabeth
- E.
Detective Arthur
Correct Answer
B. Sgt. ChanoExplanation
Sgt. Chano is the correct answer because after season 2, the character left the show without any explanation or warning. This suggests that there was no specific reason for the character's departure, and it was unexpected for the viewers.Rate this question:
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