Repeating the successful formula...

What language did Sgt. Chano Amenguale burst into whenever he was angry/frustrated?

Russian, since he had spent many years there as a spy.



What did one of the prisoners almost change in to?

Cookie Monster!!

What is Sgt. Nick Yemana's biggest vice?

What did one of the prisoners almost change in to?Superman....but, he couldnt find a phonebooth in the "cage"

What did Yemana mean when he answered the telephone with "moshi moshi"?

oh man....I hate it when that happens!!!

What is Sgt. Nick Yemana's biggest vice?
He enjoys reading Penthouse at his desk during working hours

What did Yemana mean when he answered the telephone with "moshi moshi"?

That was his code for whenever he was on the police phone to his bookie.

Which of the detectives at the 12th were dating each other?

Wentworth and Fish, she thought those eyebrows where just too sexy.


What part of Yemana's body did he lose?

His legs, but, it didnt matter, he never got up from his desk anyway

Which member of the BM cast left the show to play a waitress in a show of their own?





ps. Moshi moshi is the proper and traditional way to answer a phone, in Japan

Barbara Barrie, who played Barney's wife Elizabeth.

What did Barney do in Episode 3 when he lost the promotion to deputy inspector?

MY answer would have been Abe Vigoda ;)

He quit the force and went back to his dream job with the Bolshoi ballet

Why did the NYPD put a police precinct in such a delapidated building?

That was a good way to keep women out of joining the force, one look at the place and they turned & ran.


Where did those famous brownies come from?

Chano sent them - as revenge for being away from the 12th and not even getting an explanation why.

What was the name of Beverly Fish's boyfriend?

Bob the Carp

What did Fish need to do several times a day?

He needed to write romantic poetry to Bernice several times a day.

What were the names of men who made up the old "Racket Squad"?

Joe Friday, Mannix and Ironside ( In the wheelchair )

Whatever happened to the curly-haired detective who joined the 12th briefly and was certain the other detectives were taking bribes?

He was dragged to the pier in concrete shoes and now sleeps with the fishes.

What did Fish end up doing after he retired from the police department?

Physical fitness trainer

Exactly how tall was officer Levitt?

3 feet 4 inches


What did he bring up to the detectives each day?

cyanide pills ( hoping to make a vacancy for himself, in the detectives room )

What sports treasure did Wojo always keep on his desk?

Joe Namath's smelly football shoes.


Why did the detectives and prisoners have to stay overnight at the precinct?

Because the Police Commissioner wanted them to have slumber parties.

What's Fish's reaction when he finds out the brownies were laced with hash?

Delighted, cause he thought they said "cash"!

With what phrase did the zonked-out Yemana answer the phone, after eating the hash-brownies?

Nannu Nannu

What does Marty have a penchant for doing?

Makeovers for siamese twins.

What made him want to do this?

He always had a "thing" for the Doublemint twins

Who kept trying to get Wojos baseball from him?

Wentworth - she wanted to hit Wojo with it for not calling or mentioning her ever again!! (I wouldn't put it past her, either! :lol:)

What was the name of the racist Irish cop who sometimes worked with the 12th?

Archibald O'Bunker

How many suspects could be put into the "cage" at any one time?

85 at last count.

What are the names of Barney's two kids?

(Mikey, I was howling at the Archibald O'Bunker reference. Good one! :rofl:)

Estelle and Monty

How did Barney and Elizabeth Miller meet?

He responded to an alarm, as a junior police officer , at a bank that Liz was in the middle of robbing....they married after she got out of prison.

Where did Luger like to relax during the day?

Under Harris's desk.



What type of book did Harris write?

A Childrens book called "Dick and Jane meet a 'Ho"

What did Yemana enjoy betting on?

The Peruvian croquet finals

What was stolen from Chano's apartment in episode #7?

his collection of classic Barbie dolls

How long had Chano been a Barbie fan?

Since he was a baby, when his mom dressed him "Pepto Pink" by mistake.



Why was that rich lady complaining about Scanlon?

She just couldnt stand a sweet, caring man like Scanlon

What was Scanlon always trying to "pin on" the detectives of the 12th?

a fragrant gardenia corsage

What's the name of the great escape artist from Season One?

Patty Popout ( She escaped her bra more than anything else ) :eek:

Was Barney ever tempted by any of the hookers that came into the squadroom?

Only one who was so beautiful she was mistaken for Elizabeth Taylor.

What's the name of the gay policeman?

Wojo...i mean, everyone KNEW he was dating those hookers, for show

Why did Chano suddenly dissapear from the squadroom one day?

So he could fly to Cuba with Charo

Whose the detective with the 200 IQ?

Wojo but he preferred to keep it to himself.


Why didn't he want people to know how smart he was?

He was tired of Deitrich challenging him to Scrabble all the time

What did Barney have over the windows of his apartment? ( at home )

Fly & bug paper, he wanted to keep spiderman out of the apartment.


What kind of test did Deitrich take?

Sobriety test.....he failed

Who always seemed to be late on Mondays, and why?

Barney, it seems Mrs. Miller was always hitting that snooze button.



How many children did the Millers have?

A dozen, none are adopted.


How did they fit all those kids in their apartment?

They turned the closets into small bedrooms.

Who accidentally eats poisoned sandwiches?

Scanlon, when he mistakenly uses paint instead of mayo on his sandwich.


Who did one of Barney's daughters kind of have a crush on?

Fish...she really enjoyed watching him shake his bacon

Who sues Harris over his portrayal in Harris' book?

Dietrich - because Harris makes him out to be a dummy!!

Which actress subbed for Florence Stanley as Bernice in Season 2?

Sophia Loren, Fish smiled the entire season and it wasn't a pretty sight.



Where did Wojo and Wentworth have to go to do there undercover work?

Arnie's "No tell Motel".....they were undercover alright, but, it had nothing to do with Police work

What other couples appeared on the show besides Wojo-Wentworth and Barney and his wife?

Marty and his partner Sidney

Who, during the first season, was the great escape artist the precinct tried to hold in the pen?

Endora from Bewitched - she kept popping in and out!!

Who was the "180-pound bird" wearing the wool hat?

Chilly Willy, hed been overdoing it on the Antartic Krill, as of late

Why does a NY Police horse suddenly go missing?

Because it was kidnapped and taken to Acqueduct.

Who accidentally "outs" the gay policeman on the show?

Marty - he needed a date for Saturday night!!

What was the name of liquor store owner who was always getting robbed?

Mr. Zorba

What does one of the "working girls" tell Levitt "poco" means?

It was code for "We're being raided!"


What other term do they teach Levitt?

Tu eres es muy pequeno.

Who has to go to the hospital after eating a poisened sandwich?

Mr Kopeknie

What did the Inspector get himself from Asia by mail-order?

A new suit and hat!!

What was Wojo constantly chewing throughout the first few seasons?

Tu eres es muy pequenoYou are all my peacocks? :confused: :p

What was Wojo constantly chewing throughout the first few seasons?
the end of his pencils

Veteran character actress Jane Dulo appeared on the show several times, what characters did she play?

Sexpots and Mistresses.


What was the first character she portrayed?

She played the Latino woman with the deliquent kid that Fish became attracted to.

What offense was Barney sent to jail for?

Criminal tresspassing on Gracie Mansion.

What does Fish say when he finds out the brownies are laced?

Pass me another brownie!


What kind of effect do they have on Fish?

He steals Mr. Gusek's homemade wings and attempts to fly off the roof.

What affect did they have on Wojo?

:rofl: good one!

Wojo puts on Wentworth's makeup, a dress and dances around the squadroom singing "I feel pretty"

How does it effect Harris?

He sells all his expensive suits and dons all the flannel shirts and jeans that Chano left behind. :lol:

Who was Dietrich's first love interest on the show?

Dr. Joyce Brothers

What festival does Dietrich look forward to?

Setsubun! (The yearly Japanese festival where roasted soybeans are thrown at the Oni [Japanese demons], on Feb 3rd, in order to bring good luck and happiness the rest of the year.)

Which veteran member of the squadroom taught Deitrich about Setsuban?

Surprisingly it was Barney. Before he married, he went out with a beautiful Japanese model who taught him a great deal about Japanese culture.


What part of Marty's body is loose?

His teeth - He made a pass at somebody and they punched him in the mouth.


Who did Marty make a pass at?

Chano - until I came in and said, "Back off, he's MINE!" :rofl:

What was the name of the witness the 12th kept until his trial in Season 1?

Anything male and living

What does Marty steal that's going to give him a bang out of life?

Pop Rocks laced with gun powder.


Who did he steal them from?

He went into the future and stole them off Hank from Corner Gas..who eats nothing but pop rocks and pickles....and Hank had a bit of TNT left from when he blew up that tractor....Marty stole that too!

What part of NY was the 12th situated in?

Saratoga Springs


What kind of crime do they deal with up there?

High crimes and misdemeanors.

What does Yemana say he wants to shoot?

Bubble gum machines (Steal MY quarter, will you???!!)

Who was Beverly?

Wojo's girl who gave the detectives her hash brownies.

Who was Howard?

Wentworth's little boy



Who was Howard's father?

Darth Vader (:lol: Couldn't resist!!)

Where was Dietrich born, according to the lie detector episode?

In a small seaport town in Tasmania


What is the name of Barney's wife?

Leilani - He was attracted to Hawaiian women.


Where was Luger from and did he ever marry?

Luger was born in Nigata Japan, he later changed his name to Luger from the original Teshiki Ogata , and eventually married a newly-divorced Barney, in a little civil ceremony on the Moon.

Which member of the BM cast had been a huge star on Broadway before joining the show?

That alien, Dietrich.


Who was Dietrich and Harris protecting in a hotel room?

Chano - he went into witness protection.

Who did The Jeffersons' Marla Gibbs play in a Season 1 guest role?

She played Wojo's ex-girlfriend, man he really got around. lol!


Why did Harris have to shave off his moustache?

Because the modeling gig he got demanded it.

What was it that gave Fish the courage to jump across two buildings?

Because the modeling gig he got demanded it.

What was it that gave Fish the courage to jump across two buildings?
He got a Superman cape!!

What trick did Wojo play on Luger in the second season?

He pretended to arrest Luger on a "morals charge", for fondling a banana at the supermarket!

What did Luger think of Lt. Scanlon's harrassment of the men of the 12th?

He thought Scanlon talents would be better served harassing criminals a decoy in drag. Lugar once saw Scanlon made up and swore Scanlon was the spitting image of Lillian Gish.

Marty has a compulsion to take lots and lots of things that don't belong to him. This makes him a _________________________.

official IRS agent


Who was Marty's tall friend?

Big Bird

What was the name of Harris' novel?

Quiche on the badge

Why did Barney always wear that large handlebar mustache?

He use to be an italian organ-grinder and they all had to wear one.


What happened to his monkey?

Bernice put him in a pot pie

Did Fish and Bernice have any children?

only Carl Levitt



Why did he change his name from Fish to Levitt?

Because Yemana was already taken.

What happened to Barney's wife?

She ran off with Luger because she was really turned on by nostalgia.

Under what circumstances does Barney meet a beautiful woman who he's clearly taken with?

The time he was arrested for jaywalking. He couldn't keep his eyes off the arresting officer.


Who was the arresting officer that Barney was smitten with?

Wentworth - he loves the "Jewish mother" type! :joke:

What happens to Wojo whenever he has to get a shot?

He gets an uncontrollable bladder

What happens when Deitrich gets a shot?

He recites The Declaration of Independence by heart and then lists all the signers

Which character on Barney Miller would most likely be a contestant on Jeopardy?

Wojo, he is constantly at the library with his nose stuck in a book.



Who at the 12th is considered the most manly?

Wentworth

How do you spell the long form of Wojos name?

Woejoehowwits

Who has a fight with Barney and quits on the spot?

Chano - and he was never seen again? :(

Who was Mrs. Lorraine Kirkland and what did she send to the 12th precinct?

A Hickory Farms smoked meat and cheese sampler.

Who from the 12th always dresses impeccably?

Chano...he showed up to work wearing a tux and everyone was so impressed. :lol:

Who dressed in drag and went on park detail with Wentworth?

Little Levitt, that was his very first assignment.



Who loaned him a dress?

Shirley Temple

What did Harris have to shave for that same assignment?

He had to shave off all his chest hair.



Why did he need a hairless chest?

He got a gig endorsing Nair. :lol:

Who was Mr. Fuzzo?

that cute little cartoon on bottles of Fuzzo's bellybutton lint dye

Besides Levitt, what other uniformed officers sometimes visited the detectives room?

Officer Hoppy and Officer Smitty


Why did they leave Watts?

That was strange, after all, it made perfect sense for a New York Police precinct to be based in an LA suburb....however, that 2800 mile commute was a real b**ch!

Where did Chano disappear to?

Lake Titicaca

Which 12th Preceinct detective wants to shoot clams?

Fish....I mean, fish and clams NEVER get along in the ocean EITHER!

Were there ANY modern office machines at the ol' one two?

Yes... a rotary telephone!

Who call Levitt Poco?

His mother, Pocolly Levitt.


Where did Little Levitt live?

in a hollow stump, in the magic forest

What did Barney Miller have in common with Get Smart?

They both had 99 on their shows.



What did 99 do on Barney Miller?

She was looking for KAOS in the mysterious 12th precinct bathroom

( the actual answer is that they used many of the same actors to play character parts on both shows, incl Jane Dulo who also played 99s Mother ) :)

How long were the squad stuck in that little apartment during the "big Sting" operation?

^(I was close & didn't realize it)

They were stuck in that apartment for the entire year of 1977.

Why did it take so long to perform the operation?

Because they needed a lot of bees to complete the big sting. Ha Ha

How old is the woman Marty is going to marry?

89


Where do they plan to get married?

On top of Stonehenge

Where did the old Native man go to die?

In the men's room.


Why did he pick that spot?

Cause it already smelled like death :eek:

What govmt department did Wojo contact, trying to get help for the old Native man?

The Brooke Astor Foundation situated on the mezzanine of The New York Public Library.

In The Guest, what poison is put in the sandwhiches?

SPAM....that stuff was nasty!

Why did the beautiful Japanese hooker agree to go out with Yemana?

He promised to give her really good tips at the racetrack. :lol:

Which of the detectives dressed as Santa Claus?

Deitrich.... "Ho ho ho....I bring you greetings for the crass commercially-driven excuse of a holiday.....and a Tonka truck !"

Why didnt Barney do it?

He had a clause in his contract. *rim shot*

Where was Dietrich born?

hehehe :lol:

Germany , he was Eva Brauns love child, and raised by a little munitions maker named Hans Deitrich ( His real father was a famous German politician )

Did anyone outside of his adopted father know of his true origins?

Yes, Luger and Levitt knew about it.


How did they find out?

Well, Luger had been in the Gestapo before joining the NYPD.... he happened to mentioned Detrich's past to Levitt, during one of his long boring talks.

What did Barney do before joining the force?

He ran a large dairy farm in Wisconsin.


What made him want to give up farm life to join the NYPD?

His wife made him quit....she felt he was enjoying milking his cows just a little too much!

Did Barney's son David follow in his father's footsteps?

Oh yes, he became an excellent cow milker too.


Which old police buddy did Luger often refer to?

Sgt. Joe Friday!!

Which article of clothing was Luger's trademark?

His pink corsage

What was the name of the accountant hiding from the mob?

H.R. Pufnstuf


Which Crime family was after him?

The most evil family org. in the World......the Disneys!!!! :eek:

Who did The Disney Family send out to do the "hit"?

Herbie the Love Bug

Who else did the "mob" have killed?

the "Snow White gang" of 7 little snitches

What other Gangs did Barney have to deal with?

Kool & the Gang!

Which of the two detectives were roommates?

Chano and Yemana.


What was the reason for them becoming roommates?

The wanted to test out their idea for a Spanish-Chinese restaurant.

Marty "lifts" a suitcase that may accidentally contain a ........

A bra panties and garter belt belonging to Fish

What other "secrets" did Fish keep hidden from the squadroom?

His Rockette outfit and fishnet stockings for a night on the town.


How often does Fish have these nights?

Twice a week

What was the secret ingedient in Yamada's coffee

Spanish Fly


What happens when the guys drink it?

They start buzzing & crawling on the ceiling.


Did anyone get in trouble over the incident?

No, Barney figured he was hallucinating and went back into his office.


What happened when the coffee effects wore off?

They all found themselves in a daze, swimming naked in the fountain at Rockefeller Center

Why did Luger try to avoid his mail order bride?

Because she was sent Parcel Post instead of First Class.

What is the name of Marty's bride?

Richard Simmons!

What is the name of the hooker Wojo eventually falls for in Season 1?

Tatania

What festival does Dietrich look forward to going to on vacation?

The German Sauerkraut & Liederhosen Festival - and his date is Miss Gretchen Kraus (Benson)! :lol:

Which of the detectives were NOT stoned on the hash brownies?

Det. Wentworth; however, she was high on Quaaludes and Ripple.

Why does Fish jump between two buildings?

No one knows, but, his last words were : "Faster than a speeding bullet......."

Why did Fish adopt a handful of kids after he retired?

He wanted all the dependents he could get before income tax season!!

Which foster kid later ended up on Diff'rent Strokes?

Chachi Arcola

Were Bernice and Fran Drescher related?

Yes, Bernice was her REAL mother.


Why did she give Fran up for adoption?

She couldn't stand not being the LOUDEST member of the family. :lol:

What school does Rachael (Barney's daughter) attend?

Havana U.


Why did she go so far away to school?

Cause Wojo had been stalking her, since she hit puberty

Did Detrich ever have a romantic interest on the show?

Yes. He did naughty things with his book on Goerte.

In The Guest, why is Chano trying to borrow money from everybody?

He was going to put it all into stocks, on a new company called Enron

Where is Chano today?

In Siberia - he needed to run away after the Enron scandal broke!!

Who was Jackie Ace?

Chano's Mother

How long since they'd seen each other?

Forty days and forty nights.

What is the name of Barney's wife?

Everyone knows that Barneys wife was Betty...Wilma lived NEXT door

What actress played Barney's wife?

Julie Kavner

Who liked to visit the squad room and talk about the good old days?

Governor Gatling (Benson)

Who always began a sentence: "Me and Foster, Kleiner and Brown..."?

Bernice. They were the lawyers she worked for before she married Fish.

Did Harris ever have a bad "thread"?

Yes and he still refuses to forgive Wojo for pulling it?


Why, what happened?

1/2 of his pants leg fell off.


How much did one of Harris's suits cost?

$1,000


How could he afford that on his salary?

He was a Giggilo, on the side, and sold his left kidney for cash

How many times did "Marty" appear on the show?

74--the same number as the age of his fiancee.

How does Elizabeth feel about Barney being a detective?

She loves it , and only wishes hed get into more of those exciting gunfights

Why did the other detectives ( Besides Barney and Fish ) stay bachelors during the entire run of the series?

They wanted to be able to date all those sexy prisoners.


Who was one of the sexiest prisoners they had in custody?

Marty!

What did it take Wojo 5 times to achieve?

Indegestion!

Scanlon can best be described as............

an angel



Did Scanlon ever smile on the show?

He couldnt smile, his face was painted into a permanent frown

Who did Luger consider to be his only real living friend?

Wojo - they were on the same bowling team.

Which baseball team is Wojo's favorite?

The Hanshin Tigers in Japan

What member of the squadroom was also Japanese?

Levitt, on his mother's side.


Has he ever talked about his Japanese heritage?

Only once, when he mentioned to Luger that his father had led the air attack on Pearl Harbour

Detrich was obviously German on his Father's side....what about on his Mother's?

Plutonian, his mother was an illegal alien.


Did she ever become a citizen?

No, they deported her.


Did Dietrich ever go to visit her?

Yes, she was in the Shady Hills Rest Home (see WKRP).

Where was Wojo assigned to patrol while he was in drag?

Parents without partners....he received a ton of phone numbers, and 2 proposals

Why didnt Harris want to do an assignment in drag?

Detective Michii Wentworth

Which is Yemana more skilled at: playing the horses or making good coffee?

Making Good Coffee. He put out his own gourmet blend for awhile.


What was it called?

"Tastes Like Pencils!"

Wojo got rushed to the hospital because he ate a sandwich laced with what?

Yemana's coffee.


How on earth did the coffee get on his sandwich?

Nick used the bread as a filter!

In the episode "Power Failure" who did Barney find himself wildly attracted to?

Wentworth!! :rofl:

What did Wojo do when he found this out?

He threatened to staple their lips shut!

What did Harris write a book about?

Clothing fabric and it was entitled "The Evils of Polyester: The Fabric Menace of the 70s"

Which detective always looked sharp, no matter what?

Yemana of course.

Deitrich felt guilty after doing this...doing what?

Purposely flubbing the answer in Final Jeopardy.

Which detective was the egghead of the 12th?

Luger!

Why did Barney and his wife temporarily split up?

They could cover more territory.


What kind of territory?

The Love Territory.


How were Wojo's typing skills?

Amazing--he was first runner up in the Polish-American heptagonal typing bee--with an impressive avg. of 118 wpm.

How were Yemana's typing skills?

200 words a minute, but only on a typewriter with a "Kana"* Keyboard
(* Japanese letters )

What did Barney think of Harris writing his book on "company time"?

Barney was fine about it because Harris had created a character based on him!

Besides Chano, which cops worked every day in flannel shirts, jeans and sneakers?

the Kasual Kops of Kalamazoo

Who accidentally spilled the beans, about the gay cop in the 12th?

Marty, who raved about the gentleman's prowess.

In The Gues, why does Chano need to borrow so much money from the other detectives?

To buy a summer place in Newport, Rhode Island.


Why did the guys go along with it?

They were hoping hed invite them over for a beer, and some "fun" with Chano's younger sister

Abe Vigoda's brother Bill was a famous comic book artist, what did he draw?

He drew those famous pictures for "The Flying Nun" comic books.

Did he find success doing this?

Not until he came up with an X-rated version

How many years did Jack Soo play Japanese det Yemana?


( Actually Bill Vigoda was a staff artist at Archie comics )

33

In The Guest, why is Marty so upset near the ending of the episode?

No one offered to "put the cuffs on him", all night

How did Wojo react to seeing Barneys daughter, when she came back from college?

He walked around, holding a big book infront of him.


Did the other cops comment on his actions?

No, because he reacts that way to all women!

How many books did Harris get published?

Over a hundred, but half of them were popup books.


Where did Harris get the inspiration for fifty popup books?

From Wojo....see above! :lol:

How did Barney handle the seperation from his wife?

From Wojo....see above! :lol:

How did Barney handle the seperation from his wife?


:rotflmao: I love it!

He spent alot of time in alone in his office reading one of Harris' popup books.

How did this effect his career?

Luger had to come in and take over as captain for a while!! :rofl:

What did the guys think of that?

They sat around reminiscing about the old days.

What happened to poor old Brownie?

The result of a nasty ratings fallout in the boardroom.

What do Alice and Detective Wentworth have in common?

After she was fired from the NYPD, Wentworth was forced into a career as a small-time porn star, her biggest hit being "Wentworth in Wonderland" ( A place Alice had visited now and then )

What did Luger invariable wear on his head?

An Easter Bonnet with an orchid organza underlay.

Why does Wojo up and quite one day?

Because he couldn't figure out the secret to Nick's delicious coffee!

Why did Levitt want to make detective so bad?

He wanted those platform shoes the dept. would pay for, twice a year.

Who was the most loyal of Barneys men, at the old one two?

Dorsey

Why did Deitrich get arrested?

For playing porno Double Jeopardy

One day Levitt suprises the detectives by using a skill they never knew he had. What was it?

The ability to simultaniously "pat down" a suspect AND steal his wallet

Why didnt Hal Linden ever shave that mustache?

He was afraid his stunning beauty would distract his men.

Why did Dietrich fail mugging duty?

Because instead of catching the muggers, he was doing the mugging.


How did Barney find out?

He was one of the victims that Deitrich mugged!

How did Fish look "in drag", when he did mugging duty?

He was so stunning that Wojo proposed on the spot!

Why did they all hate Lt. Scanlon?

Because he had better legs than anyone in the 12th-including Barney!

How does Liz feel about Barney's line of work?

She only wishes he would put in more hours.


Why does she want him to make extra money?

Because feeding Wojo gets expensive!


Why did Harris shave off his mustache?

Because GQ would not photograph him otherwise

Why does a foreign man who came into the precinct get so angry at Wojo that he threatened to hit him?

It wasn't Wojo's fault........old man Hitler had never really gotten along with anyone, his whole life! (So that's where hes been hiding all these years!! @,@)

What did "BOTB" stand for?

"Barney's on the bowl" (it was on the men's room door)

What foreign language is Wojo fluent in?

English.....the British version

How large was the cage?