Poor Mama's Family board is dead. How about we liven it up with a game? I ask a question and whoever gets it right asks one and so on. I'll start:

What author did Mama say 'she flat rips your heart out and steps on it'?

a) Joyce Meyer
b) Louisa May Alcott (spelling?)
c) Danielle Steele

Poor Mama's Family board is dead. How about we liven it up with a game? I ask a question and whoever gets it right asks one and so on. I'll start:

What author did Mama say 'she flat rips your heart out and steps on it'?

a) Joyce Meyer
b) Louisa May Alcott (spelling?)
c) Danielle Steele
I'm not sure, but I'll guess:

c. Danielle Steele

Its Louisa May Alcott. She said that when she, Effie, and Naomi were on the front porch breaking beans after Effie fell.

Its Louisa May Alcott. She said that when she, Effie, and Naomi were on the front porch breaking beans after Effie fell.

:nod: reading Little Women, if I'm not mistaken. You're turn, jterry.

What is the Courteous Crook's name?

A. Gus
B. Willie
C. Hobart

It's Hobart (hard to forget the name of a crook that was also a restaurant equipment maker! LOL)

Got it! You're up next.

what was the name of Ellen's husband's secretary, whom he had an affair with?

a) Diana
b) Peggy
c) Susan

what was the name of Ellen's husband's secretary, whom he had an affair with?

a) Diana
b) Peggy
c) Susan

I want to say b, Peggy. Am I right?

Yep, you're right :) (Sorry for the delay--job and medical issues)

You're turn, BruceWillisFan!

Thanks. And you can take all the time you need. :)

Mama's teacher/boyfriend had a deceased wife. What was her name?

A) Rachel
B) Mama never dated her teacher
C) Beth
D) Rebeca

I think it was Rebecca??

I think it was Rebecca??


Yep. Your turn.
P.S: Gummy bears are my favorite candy. lol.

Yep. Your turn.
P.S: Gummy bears are my favorite candy. lol.

Mine too! :D

What was Vint's first wife's name?

A) Mitzi
B) Tiffany
C) Phyllis
D) Babs

A) Mitzi??

You're Right!!

In the episode where Bubba takes Iola's niece to the prom, who was Bubba originally going to go with?

A) Wanda Lynn
B) Daisy
C) Amy
D) He went stag

I know she was being a snotty little brat and almost stood Bubba up but I can't recall her name. It wasn't Amy, so I'm going to guess..

B) Daisy ??

It was Wanda Lynn :D

It was Wanda Lynn indeed! That episode was on tonight.

In the April Fool's episode, Mama coveted what prized gardening award?

a)The Golden Troll
b)The Golden Frog
c)The Golden Snail
d)The Golden Bubba

was it a) the Golden Troll?

was it a) the Golden Troll?

"That is correct, Alex" :D

ok, your turn :)

What is the Reverend Meechum's (spelling?) wifes name?

A) Iola
B) Mary
C) Ellen
D) Alberta

Alberta?

Alberta?

You're right. You're also up next. ;)

Lessee...

What was the name of the tap instructor that taught Thelma, Belle and the other senior ladies?

I think her name was Bambi???

Bambi is correct.


On the Jeopardy episode what was the first name of the winner?

Ludlow? And I think his last name was Baxter. I remember Mama saying, "Well get down Ludlow!" when Alex talked about his interests, lol.

Ludlow Baxter is correct!

Who was Iola's new best friend in the whole world?

Arlene? I started to say Lorraine, but I remembered she is the one who brings Mama all the chi-chis in Hawaii.

Arlene? I started to say Lorraine, but I remembered she is the one who brings Mama all the chi-chis in Hawaii.

Arlene is right. :)

Your turn, jterry.

What famous actress did Mama try to look like when she mailed her photo to try to be "discovered"?

A. Lucille Ball
B. Lana Turner
C. Liz Taylor

What famous actress did Mama try to look like when she mailed her photo to try to be "discovered"?

A. Lucille Ball
B. Lana Turner
C. Liz Taylor

B) Lana Turner

Yep! That was quick. Next?

Yep! That was quick. Next?

I don't play when it comes to Mama. lol.

Since I got that one right, my turn.

When Mama is doing her stand-up routine, what did she call Iola?

A) Conservative
B) Plain
C) A good friend
D) Quiet

I think A) Conservative, but I'm not 100% on that one.

I think she says, "she is a little on the conservative side"

I think A) Conservative, but I'm not 100% on that one.

I think she says, "she is a little on the conservative side"

Yep. You're up.

WHat was the old address of Mama's house?

Number 1 Old Decatur Road?

That's right!!! You're up next.

What is Iola's sister- in- law's name?

Vernelia? Or am I getting confused? I think she worked at the adoption agency.

Vernelia is correct! I am assuming that she is Vern's wife and Vernette's mother. I wonder if Vernelia has a pencil mustache and a hump also?:D


Ok, next question.


Who was buried next to Carl?

Hannah P. (or B.) Grottsinger?

Hannah B. Correct!

What is the name of the winner of the Grandma USA Pageant?

Grandma Francine

Who was Naomi's first husband?

Is it Billy Ray?

Billy Ray is not correct.:(

I think it's Tommy Ray.

Tommy something? Tommy Ray?

This is a controversy. The first time that she mentioned him it was Tommy Ray but after that she referred to him as Tommy Lee. :confused:


What colors(in clothing) are associated with

Mama

Naomi

Iola

Bubba

Vint(Only referred to one time)?

What colors(in clothing) are associated with

Mama : blue

Naomi : yellow

Iola : pink

Bubba : green

Vint : beige

You got them all right except Mama.

I'll give you Vint's. I think that the only time a color was mentioned for him was when Mama gave him a sandalwood colored portable fan from Teleshopper. So beige is acceptable.:D

Who knows Mama's color?

Would Mama be lavender then? Seems she always wore blue or lavender dresses.

Mama would probably be floral, lol

Vernelia is correct! I am assuming that she is Vern's wife and Vernette's mother. I wonder if Vernelia has a pencil mustache and a hump also?:D


Ok, next question.

A


Who was buried next to Carl?

Actually, since jterry got that one right, he's up next. Whoever gets the question right goes next.

Would Mama be lavender then? Seems she always wore blue or lavender dresses.


Lavender is correct:D

Who lives on Route 5 and is always berated by Mama?

Who lives on Route 5 and is always berated by Mama?
Is that the wonderful, LouAnn Fayette?

Is that the wonderful, LouAnn Fayette?

YES! ;)

Naomi: We were just over at LouAnn's out on Route 5 and guess who was there?
Mama: Every trucker in the Tri-state area?

:lol:

YES! ;)

Naomi: We were just over at LouAnn's out on Route 5 and guess who was there?
Mama: Every trucker in the Tri-state area?

:lol:
Oh man, that quip gets me every time. :lol:

What is the name of the girlie magazine that Mama finds under Bubba's mattress?

Casanova?

Correctomondo! You're up. :)

when Mama is about to be investigated by the IRS, what porch decoration did she buy?

a) a rabbit
b) a flamingo
c) a frog
d) a Nativity scene

She bought the Toad.

~Worst impulse buy ever!

She bought the Toad.

~Worst impulse buy ever!

yep. you're up. :cool:

During the episode, Pomp and Circumstance, what was Mama's GPA (Grade Point Average) for graduation?

EDIT: To be easier...

a.) 4.0
b.) 3.5
c.) 3.0
d.) 0

Looks like I killed the trivia game. :lol:

During the episode, Pomp and Circumstance, what was Mama's GPA (Grade Point Average) for graduation?

EDIT: To be easier...

a.) 4.0
b.) 3.5
c.) 3.0
d.) 0

4.0

What did Uncle Roy bring back home for his only visit?

a) Diamonds
b) A new wife
c) Oysters
d) A contagious disease

^^^ c) oysters

when Mama opened Harper House, everybody invited somebody. whom did Naomi invite?

a) homeless people standing outside of Food Circus
b) friends/family of her boss
c) her former in-laws
d) her mother and father
e) other (please name)

b) family of her boss--I think it was Mr. Carruther's nephew?

What kind of jam were the girls making when Mama got knocked out?

a) strawberry
b) blackberry
c) gooseberry
d) elderberry

b) family of her boss--I think it was Mr. Carruther's nephew?

What kind of jam were the girls making when Mama got knocked out?

a) strawberry
b) blackberry
c) gooseberry
d) elderberry

yep. it was Mr. Carruthers.
and i think it was c) gooseberry.

yep. it was Mr. Carruthers.
and i think it was c) gooseberry.

Correct!

What other Sitcom did actor Beverly Archer(Iola) play on besides Mamas Family?

A. Cheers
B. Major Dad
C. Coach
D. Full House

i've the rest, but i haven't Major Dad. so I'm going to say b) Major Dad?

Yes, Brandon, it's Major Dad.

ok, time for you to come up with a question!

I think I saw her on a episode of Full House also.

sorry i'm so late. anyways...

what food did BUBBA SAY he saw Naomi and and Vint's insurance agent eating in The Best Policy episode?

a) nothing
b) steak
c) hush puppies
d) grits

sorry i'm so late. anyways...

what food did BUBBA SAY he saw Naomi and and Vint's insurance agent eating in The Best Policy episode?

a) nothing
b) steak
c) hush puppies
d) grits


Moo Goo Gai Grits, Sweet and Sour Hush Puppies

In the Casanova episode, when the ladies were picketing in front of the Food Circus, how much did tunafish go on sale for?

49 cents a can?


In this same episode(Casanova) who did Mama think should play her in the movie?

49 cents a can?


In this same episode(Casanova) who did Mama think should play her in the movie?


Not the correct price. But yes, the same episode. And she thought that Loni
Anderson should play her.

I'll ask the questions again.

Just to get the game goping I'll give the answer. It was "Four cans for a dollar?!?" And it caused one of the protesters to run into the store.

Here is another question. When Bubba wanted to run away, what three towns were mentioned as possible places to go?

Just to get the game goping I'll give the answer. It was "Four cans for a dollar?!?" And it caused one of the protesters to run into the store.

Here is another question. When Bubba wanted to run away, what three towns were mentioned as possible places to go?

Hmm. Just a guess but Bump, Hinkley and Bundy?

Hmm. Just a guess but Bump, Hinkley and Bundy?


Yup! Hinkley, Bundy, and Bump...the same places where Eunice wanted to go when she ran away.

What was the name of the vacuum cleaner cozy that Iola made for Thelma at Christmas?

Yup! Hinkley, Bundy, and Bump...the same places where Eunice wanted to go when she ran away.

What was the name of the vacuum cleaner cozy that Iola made for Thelma at Christmas?

Timmy(?) the Toy Solider. Haha, can't believe I remember that.

What dessert did Iola prank Thelma with on April Fools' day?

What dessert did Iola prank Thelma with on April Fools' day?
Lemon sponge cake! :lol:

What was the name of the play house that Eunice got into for her big acting debut?

That's a great question Roger! I had to go back to the dvd to find out. They don't actually say so in the show. But at a rehearsal, there is a poster on the wall that advertises a show called, "Honor's Stain".

Lemon sponge cake! :lol:

What was the name of the play house that Eunice got into for her big acting debut?


The Pepperpot Playhouse?


What was Naomi's boss's name at Food Circus? (The guy who made a pass at her)

You are right Penny Lane! I misread the question and thought he meant what play!

The answer to your question is Mr. Archie Woods.

A Thanksgiving question= What song does Iola sing a few bars of before she passes out from eating Aunt Effie's rum balls?

You are right Penny Lane! I misread the question and thought he meant what play!

The answer to your question is Mr. Archie Woods.

A Thanksgiving question= What song does Iola sing a few bars of before she passes out from eating Aunt Effie's rum balls?


Just to get the trivia going again, I'll answer my own question- Iola sang "Tico Tico".

New question- What episode featured the Stephen Sondheim song "Beautiful Girls" from his musical "Follies"?

Just to get the trivia going again

New question- What episode featured the Stephen Sondheim song "Beautiful Girls" from his musical "Follies"?


The Grandma USA Pageant?

Yup, "Grandma USA"!

What was playing on television while Vint and Naomi were putting up the aluminum Christmas tree in"Mama Gets Goosed"?

Was it "An Andy Williams Christmas in Somaliliand"? Vint- "Later on, Andy's gonna sing 'Oh Holy Night' to a herd of zebra!"

That's right! Next Question - What was the name of Naomi's friend who was a lady wrestler? (first name)

That's right! Next Question - What was the name of Naomi's friend who was a lady wrestler? (first name)

Ill answer my own question. It's DeeDee.

Next question. What was the name of Iola's freeze- dried cat?:lol:

Ill answer my own question. It's DeeDee.

Next question. What was the name of Iola's freeze- dried cat?:lol:
Midnight!

And she named her new black kitten sunshine. :lol:

What was the name of the chicken that picked whether Mama would double her lottery winnings?

Midnight!

And she named her new black kitten sunshine. :lol:

What was the name of the chicken that picked whether Mama would double her lottery winnings?

Nevermind! Sorry! I misread the question. I can't believe that I cannot remember that chicken's name!:confused:

Nevermind! Sorry! I misread the question. I can't believe that I cannot remember that chicken's name!:confused:

Awe, here's a hint. The chicken's name starts with an "M". Just like Mama. :D

Awe, here's a hint. The chicken's name starts with an "M". Just like Mama. :D
The chicken's name was Matilda!

What was Ellen's pet name for Mayor Tuttwiller?

The chicken's name was Matilda!

What was Ellen's pet name for Mayor Tuttwiller?

Tutty!

In "Grandma USA" what were the names of the other two finalists besides Mama?

Tutty!

In "Grandma USA" what were the names of the other two finalists besides Mama?

Grandma Betty and Grandma Francine!
According to Mama, Grandma Francine came off the same assembly line as her new corvette! :lol:

New Question!

Vint's favorite lunch box was decorated as what farm animal?

Q-What farm animal was on Vints lunch box?

A - A bunny



Next; At their yard sale what did Bubba want to give away free to the pretty girl? (There were 2 things but naming only 1 item is satisfactory):)

Good one! One of the items was a belt. Was the other a jacket?

In "Buck Private Bubba" what is the name of Vint's Army buddy?

Good one! One of the items was a belt. Was the other a jacket?

In "Buck Private Bubba" what is the name of Vint's Army buddy?


Sgt. Gibbs?

Sgt. Gibbs?

Yup, now its your turn!

In the Intercom episode what did Iola bring over for lunch?

In the Intercom episode what did Iola bring over for lunch?

Tuna Montezuma Casserole!


What was "Rebecca's" favorite cake?

Tuna Montezuma Casserole!


What was "Rebecca's" favorite cake?


Devil's Food?:confused:

Yup! What actress played Vint's 'adoptive' mother? She was also a replacement Dolly in "Hello Dolly!" on Broadway.

Yup! What actress played Vint's 'adoptive' mother? She was also a replacement Dolly in "Hello Dolly!" on Broadway.


Bibi Osterwald(I cheated . I looked it up!):blush: But most of the questions I do answer legitimately! I have the series on video tape and I have watched them about a zillion times!:wave:

If I may I'll ask the next question?
-When Naomi was practicing her stewardess training with Mama what did Mama want Naomi to serve to her?

Bibi Osterwald(I cheated . I looked it up!):blush: But most of the questions I do answer legitimately! I have the series on video tape and I have watched them about a zillion times!:wave:

If I may I'll ask the next question?
-When Naomi was practicing her stewardess training with Mama what did Mama want Naomi to serve to her?

Good one! One of those Aloha pineapple drinks with the little minihooni (sp?) men?

Good one! One of those Aloha pineapple drinks with the little minihooni (sp?) men?

It was a Wiki Waki Bowl( whatever that is!):lol:

Next question;What was the color of the corsage that Bubba got for Wanda Lynn for the prom? "Its not going to match her dress!":lol:

Ah yes! But I believe she DID want one of those little minhooni (sp?) on it.

Bubba's corsage, I know they both turned brown. Was it blue?

Ah yes! But I believe she DID want one of those little minhooni (sp?) on it.

Bubba's corsage, I know they both turned brown. Was it blue?

You are thinking of the Valentines Day episode where both corsages were brown. This was the Prom episode.(with Vernette)
I'll give you a hint. Naomi's corsage was exactly the same."It matches my dress perfectly" She said.:)

Yup. you're right! By total coincidence, the episode I'm watching tonight is the prom episode! The corsages are yellow!

What gifts does Thelma's big-city cousin bring to them when she visits?

What gifts does Thelma's big-city cousin bring to them when she visits?


A typewriter for Bubba
French perfume for Naomi
A hostess gown for Thelma

And a fishing reel for Vint- "Just like the one on 'Fishing With Orlando'".

And a fishing reel for Vint- "Just like the one on 'Fishing With Orlando'".

Oh my gosh! I completely forgot about Vint!:crazy:

Question: What was Thelma's teacher, Mr. Hanson, allergic to?

Oh my gosh! I completely forgot about Vint!:crazy:

Question: What was Thelma's teacher, Mr. Hanson, allergic to?
Apples! :cool:

On the episode, Where There's Smoke, what country did Mama try to say Bonita Rokeke was from?

Apples! :cool:

On the episode, Where There's Smoke, what country did Mama try to say Bonita Rokeke was from?

Sweden:)



Question; What were the names of the 3 lead horses in the Exacta part of the horse rac in i "National Mama"?