TV Series 1979. Created by Don Nicholl, Michael Ross, Bernie West. Starring Norman Fell, Audra Lindley, Jeffrey Tambor, Patricia McCormack, Evan Cohen. Source Features: BBB (46) TIMELINE (1) MAP (6) QUOTES (9) TRIVIA (11) THEMES (1) SOURCE CATEGORY MAP Find a Source All MediaAdvertisingAnimated FilmAnimated SeriesComedy ActsComic BooksComic StripsFilmLiteratureMagazinesMusicOtherRadioTheaterTV SeriesVideo Games Search Records Record Name/DescriptionRecord Comments All SourcesThe Ropers Episodes All Episodes[Season 1 Episode 1 Moving On] (3)[Season 1 Episode 2 Friends and Neigbors] (3)[Season 1 Episode 3 Your Money or Your Life] (5)[Season 1 Episode 4 The Doris Letters] (3)[Season 1 Episode 5 The Family Planning] (1)[Season 1 Episode 6 Opportunity Knocks] (2)[Season 2 Episode 2 Days of Beer and Rosie] (1)[Season 2 Episode 3 Power Play] (4)[Season 2 Episode 4 Baby Talk] (5)[Season 2 Episode 5 Two for the Road] (1)[Season 2 Episode 6 Puppy Love] (2)[Season 2 Episode 7 All Around the Clock] (1)[Season 2 Episode 8 Odd Couples] (4)[Season 2 Episode 9 Pal Joey] (1)[Season 2 Episode 10 Helen Makes Music] (1)[Season 2 Episode 11 The Skeleton] (4)[Season 2 Episode 12 The Other Man] (2)[Season 2 Episode 13 And Who|s Been Sleeping in My...?] (1)[Season 2 Episode 14 Jenny|s Date] (1)[Season 2 Episode 15 Of Mice and Horses] (1)[Season 2 Episode 16 Family Feud] (1)[Season 2 Episode 17 The Other Woman] (4)[Season 2 Episode 18 Men About the House] (1)[Season 2 Episode 19 Old Flames] (2)[Season 2 Episode 20 The Rummage Sale] (11)[Season 2 Episode 21 Four Letter Word] (2)[Season 2 Episode 22 Mother|s Wake] (10) Categories All GroupsBogus Business BureauFictitious TimelineMake Believe MapOther Order by Record Name GroupCategorySubcategory ASCDESC Total Record Results: 74 - Medium: TV SERIES

# Record Name Group  Category Subcategory BOGUS BUSINESS BUREAU 1 Amateur Gardener BBB Media Magazines-misc Amateur Gardener Magazine that Stanley uses to hide his pornographic magazine.   2 The Argmore Men's Club BBB Entertainment Private Clubs The Argmore Men's Club Private club that Jeffrey mentions, that he plans to join with the commission that Helen earned for him by selling a house.   3 Armbrewster Meats BBB Food Food Companies Armbrewster Meats Stanley's brother-in-law Hubert's company. 4 Auburn Motors BBB Companies Vehicle Manufacturing Auburn Motors One of the many stock shares of defunct businesses that Helen's mother bequeathes her children at her wake. 5 Bailey's Ice Cream Parlor BBB Dining Ice Cream Parlors Bailey's Ice Cream Parlor Ice cream parlor that Stanley mentions, where one of the employees gives him an extra scoop. 6 Billy and His Talking Bicycle BBB Literature Short Stories Billy and His Talking Bicycle Jeffrey reads his son Billy a bedtime story from a book called "Billy and His Talking Bicycle". 7 Broads BBB Media Magazines-Adult Broads Girlie magazine from Stanley's stash that Anne finds on Jeffrey's dresser. 8 Chateau Neuf De Pape BBB Beverage Products Wine Chateau Neuf De Pape Wine that Jeffrey serves the Ropers when he invites them over after their kitchen catches fire. 9 Chez Luis BBB Dining Restaurants-misc Chez Luis Fancy French restaurant that Stanley takes Helen and her sister and her sister's husband after ruining the dinner they had planned at their house by not paying the electric bill. 10 Chez Marcel BBB Dining Restaurants-misc Chez Marcel Fancy new restaurant where Helen and Jenny find Mr. Roper meeting with a strange woman.     11 Children's Stories BBB Literature Books-Children Children's Stories Generic book of childrens stories from multiple episodes. 12 Crystal Palace BBB Nightlife Nightclubs Crystal Palace Dance club that Jenny mentions to Helen while she's teaching her to dance. 13 Desire BBB Personal Care Perfumes Desire Perfume that Helen wears to Meer her old USO boyfriend Tim for a drink. The scent that creates a mood of passion. 14 Dr. Young BBB Healthcare Doctors Dr. Young Doctor that performs Stanley's medical exam for his insurance policy. 15 DWP BBB Services Services-misc DWP Power company that turns off the Ropers' electricity. 16 Eternal Peace BBB Services Funeral Homes Eternal Peace Bill Marsh from the Eternal Peace mortuary visits the Ropers' house looking for Stanley's aunt. 17 Garden & Home BBB Media Magazines-misc Garden & Home Gardening magazines that Helen and Stanley end up with after accidentally donating Stanley's stash of girlie magazines to the local church's rummage sale. 18 Girlie Girl BBB Media Magazines-Adult Girlie Girl Magazine that Stanley reads in the bathroom.   19 High Time Travel Agency BBB Travel Travel Agencies High Time Travel Agency Stanley finds his brother-in-law Hubert's airline tickets to Acapulco, a trip he is not taking with his wife. Slogan: For those who want to travel first class.   20 The History of Strip-Mining in Brazil BBB Literature Books-History The History of Strip-Mining in Brazil Book that Jeffrey mentions at the church rummage sale. 21 Hit the Tracks, Jack [book] BBB Literature Books-Biography Hit the Tracks, Jack [book] Jeffrey's Uncle Bill's book about his experience hopping trains as a bum. 22 Hit the Tracks, Jack [movie] BBB Video Movies-misc Hit the Tracks, Jack [movie] Jeffrey's Uncle Bill receives a letter informing him that his agent has sold the screen rights to his book about his experience hopping trains as a bum. 23 How to Make It in the Movies on Guts Alo... BBB Literature Books-Instructional How to Make It in the Movies on Guts Alone Book that a girl in the hot tub is reading. 24 Intergalactical Ray Gun BBB Toys Toy Weapons Intergalactical Ray Gun David's toy gun. 25 Jeffrey P. Brooks III [Insurance Agent] BBB Financial Companies Insurance Services Jeffrey P. Brooks III [Insurance Agent] Apparently in addition to being a real estate agent, the Ropers' new neighbor also sells insurance. The Ropers discuss a life insurance policy for Stanley in the hot tub. 26 Jeffrey P. Brooks III [Realtor] BBB Services Realty Services Jeffrey P. Brooks III [Realtor] Real estate agent ant the Ropers' new neighbor at Royal Dale Townhouses. 27 Jordan BBB Companies Companies-misc Jordan One of the many stock shares of defunct businesses that Helen's mother bequeathes her children at her wake. 28 Kissel BBB Companies Companies-misc Kissel One of the many stock shares of defunct businesses that Helen's mother bequeathes her children at her wake. 29 Locomobile BBB Companies Vehicle Manufacturing Locomobile One of the many stock shares of defunct businesses that Helen's mother bequeathes her children at her wake. 30 The Maison Door BBB Dining Restaurants-misc The Maison Door Fancy French restaurant that Jeffrey and Anne were supposed to attend, until Jeffrey changes their plans, wanting to attend the Los Angeles Firehouse Preservation Society dinner. 31 Mrs. Eastham BBB Healthcare Therapy Mrs. Eastham Stanley and Helen's marriage counselor. 32 My Hot Times with Stanley BBB Literature Books-Fiction My Hot Times with Stanley Joke Helen makes about an idea for a book she's going to write - it's fiction, obviously. 33 Nudes BBB Media Magazines-Adult Nudes Adult magazine that Stanley reads, concealed in Amateur Gardener. He stashed a bunch of them in a box in the storeroom that Helen donates to a local church.   34 Peerless BBB Companies Companies-misc Peerless One of the many stock shares of defunct businesses that Helen's mother bequeathes her children at her wake. 35 Pierce-Arrow BBB Companies Companies-misc Pierce-Arrow One of the many stock shares of defunct businesses that Helen's mother bequeathes her children at her wake.   36 Pringle Academy BBB Education Elementary Schools Pringle Academy The Brookes meet with Mrs. Hollingsworth regarding getting David into a more prestigious school. 37 Romance BBB Literature Books-Fiction Romance Generic romance novel that Helen reads. 38 Rose Garden Journal BBB Media Magazines-misc Rose Garden Journal Gardening magazines that Helen and Stanley end up with after accidentally donating Stanley's stash of girlie magazines to the local church's rummage sale. 39 Shark-Man BBB Literature Comic Books Shark-Man David's comic book, about a half-man, half-fish superhero.   40 Stoddard-Dayton BBB Companies Companies-misc Stoddard-Dayton One of the many stock shares of defunct businesses that Helen's mother bequeathes her children at her wake. 41 The Tentacles of Dr. Evil BBB Video Movies-Sci Fi The Tentacles of Dr. Evil Movie that Stanley mentions to Helen about a mad scientist that creates the most frightening monster in the world. 42 Trackmobile BBB Companies Vehicle Manufacturing Trackmobile One of the many stock shares of defunct businesses that Helen's mother bequeathes her children at her wake. 43 Tucker Motors BBB Companies Vehicle Manufacturing Tucker Motors One of the many stock shares of defunct businesses that Helen's mother bequeathes her children at her wake. 44 Wilshire Arms Hotel BBB Travel Hotels Wilshire Arms Hotel Hotel where Bill stays when he comes looking for Stanley, thinking he is his father. 45 Wilshire Fairmont Hotel BBB Travel Hotels Wilshire Fairmont Hotel Hotel where Helen meets her old USO boyfriend Tom for a drink.   46 Wonder Glue BBB Products Office Products Wonder Glue Stanley glues a vase to a table trying to fix the vase. FICTITIOUS TIMELINE 47 August 15, 1945 Dates 20th Century: 1st Half Events August 15, 1945 Stanley Roper celebrates V-J Day with his friends Ernie Grimes and Rose Albright, whose son Bill comes looking for him thinking Stanley's his father. But Ernie's the father. MAKE BELIEVE MAP 48 Heaven Map Worlds Afterlife Heaven When his pet parakeet dies, Stanley asks Reverend Harper if birds go to Heaven. 49 Kingston Condominiums Map Urban Areas Communities Kingston Condominiums Condominiums development that Jeffrey mentions that was accused of having faulty wiring. 50 Peacock Drive Map Transit Routes Streets-Drives Peacock Drive The Ropers' new address. 51 Royal Dale Townhouses Map Residential Communities Apartment and Condos Royal Dale Townhouses Townhouse that the Ropers buy in Cheviot Hills. "For the discriminating homeowner". 52 Silver Glen Townhouses Map Urban Areas Communities Silver Glen Townhouses Jeffrey meets with Mr. McLaughlin, interviewing to be the head of sales for Silver Glen Townhouses. 53 St. Filbert's Church Map Structures Churches St. Filbert's Church Local church that sponsors a rummage sale. OTHER 54 Anne Brookes & Jeffrey Brookes Other Quotes Quotes Anne Brookes & Jeffrey Brookes Anne Brookes: Why do you always have to act so superior? Jeffrey Brookes: I act superior? Anne, that's ridiculous. I'm way above that sort of thing. 55 Anne Brookes & Jeffrey Brookes Other Quotes Quotes Anne Brookes & Jeffrey Brookes Anne Brookes (after the Ropers leave their bedroom): Now, where were we? Jeffrey Brookes: Nowhere, Anne. Anne Brookes: You mean, you don't want Jeffrey Brookes: Maybe never again. 56 Girl's name that the Ropers find sleepin... Other Trivia Name Game Girl's name that the Ropers find sleeping in their storeroom. Darcy Ruby Jenny 57 Helen's Latin lover's name that she make... Other Trivia Name Game Helen's Latin lover's name that she makes up to make Stanley jealous, and ends up with three of them. Diego Ramone Santiago 58 Helen's other sister's name (not Ethel) ... Other Trivia Name Game Helen's other sister's name (not Ethel) that's always pregnant. Hilda Johanna Frida 59 Helen's puppy's name. Other Trivia Name Game-Animals Helen's puppy's name. Cupcake Muffin Biscuit 60 How much would Helen's father's Ming Dyn... Other Trivia Numbers Game How much would Helen's father's Ming Dynasty horse be worth - if it was real? $20,000 $50,000 $100,000 61 Hubert Other Quotes Quotes Hubert Hubert: Is your decorator a member of the Ku Klux Klan? 62 Jeffrey & Stanley Other Quotes Quotes Jeffrey & Stanley Jeffrey: Well, Roper, I'm big enough to admit it was all my fault. Stanley: And I'm big enough to agree with you. 63 Jeffrey and Anne Brookes' 7-year-old son... Other Trivia Name Game-Animals Jeffrey and Anne Brookes' 7-year-old son David's imaginary dog's name. Monkey Chunky Thunky 64 Jeffrey Brookes Other Quotes Quotes Jeffrey Brookes Jeffrey Brookes: Roper is the devil, Anne. He should be exorcised from the neighborhood. 65 Jeffrey's creepy nephew that takes Jenny... Other Trivia Name Game Jeffrey's creepy nephew that takes Jenny out on a date. Michael Jim Dwight 66 Jeffrey's rich aunt Eleanor's cat's name... Other Trivia Name Game-Animals Jeffrey's rich aunt Eleanor's cat's name. Sir Feline Mr. Whiskers Dr. Meow 67 Jenny & Mrs. Roper Other Quotes Quotes Jenny & Mrs. Roper Jenny: Oh, come on, Mrs. Roper, like my grandmother used to say, a man doesn't go looking for hamburger when he's got steak at home. Mrs. Roper: At home, he's a vegetarian. 68 Larry Other Quotes Quotes Larry Larry (to girl reading a book about making it in the movies): Hi, my name's Larry. I'm a talent scout for MGM (roars like a lion).   69 Opening Credits Other Themes Singles #BDA85C #6C9DC1 #BA5B31 70 Stanley Roper Other Quotes Quotes Stanley Roper Stanley Roper: Wanna see my motorboat? 71 Stanley Roper Other Quotes Quotes Stanley Roper Stanley Roper: Well, from now, you don't have to invent any Latin lovers. Not while I'm around. I'm gonna be your Latin lover... It's siesta time! 72 Stanley's bird's name - his pet parakeet... Other Trivia Name Game-Animals Stanley's bird's name - his pet parakeet that dies. Kermit Grover Oscar   73 Stanley's son's name (the guy who comes ... Other Trivia Name Game Stanley's son's name (the guy who comes looking for Stanley thinking he is his father). Bill Cody Frederick 74 Toy dog's name that Jeffrey buys for Dav... Other Trivia Name Game-Animals Toy dog's name that Jeffrey buys for David instead of getting him a real dog. Mr. Woof Sir Ruff Dr. Bark

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