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- 1751.
This 1978 Friday night program began with the narration: "Mr. McGee, don't make me angry. You wouldn't like me when I'm angry."
- ABarnaby Jones
- BThe Rockford Files
- CThe Incredible Hulk
- DHawaii Five-O
Answer: The Incredible Hulk - 1752.
Why was Betty Suarez hired at Mode magazine as Daniel Meades assistant on the TV show Ugly Betty?
- ABecause they liked her outfit
- BBecause she was kind-hearted
- CBecause she was qualified
- DBecause she was unattractive
Answer: Because she was unattractive - 1753.
On Ben Casey, young Dr. Casey was tutored by an older neurosurgeon who always said Ben Casey, you know everything about medicine but nothing about people. What was the name of Ben Caseys mentor?
- ADr. Jaffe
- BDr. Zorba
- CDr. Dre
- DDr. Kildare
Answer: Dr. Zorba - 1754.
Who did Calvin marry on the TV show House of Payne?
- AMiranda
- BLanai
- CNobody
- DNicole
Answer: Miranda - 1755.
What year did the smash hit television show from the 80s The A- Team first hit the airwaves?
- A1984
- B1986
- C1983
- D1982
Answer: 1983 - 1756.
In 1998, Behind the Music profiled this country/folk singer who died in 1997.
- AJohn Lennon
- BSonny Bono
- CJohn Denver
- DWaylon Jennings
Answer: John Denver - 1757.
What was the nickname of Carol Bradys old football playing boyfriend in The Brady Bunch who ends up betting against his own alma mater?
- ARam
- BTank
- CRhino
- DBronco
Answer: Tank - 1758.
Who shot Fraser in the back as he tried to get on a train in an episode of Due South?
- ARay
- BHis father
- CVictoria
- DDiefenbaker
Answer: Ray - 1759.
How many seasons did the Sci-Fi television show "Stargate Universe" have?
- A5
- B3
- C2
- D10
Answer: 2 - 1760.
Which of these Bill Cosby films won the 1988 Razzie awards for Worst Picture, Worst Actor, and Worst Screenplay?
- AMother, Juggs and Speed
- BLeonard Part 6
- CMeteor Man
- DGhost Dad
Answer: Leonard Part 6 - 1761.
Who played Jonathan Bower on the television show Whos The Boss??
- AMike Lookinland
- BBilly Taylor
- CDanny Ponce
- DDanny Pintauro
Answer: Danny Pintauro - 1762.
Who played the role of Kip Wilson/Buffy on the popular 80s television show Bosom Buddies"?
- APeter Scolari
- BTom Hanks
- CLyle Waggoner
- DWilliam Ragsdale
Answer: Tom Hanks - 1763.
In the Saved by the Bell series, Screech discovers a cream that makes acne disappear. What happens when Kelly gets a zit right before homecoming and uses the cream?
- AShe gets a rash.
- BHer face clears up.
- CHer face breaks out.
- DHer face turns maroon.
Answer: Her face turns maroon. - 1764.
Who destroyed the zzyzyx lab in Kyle XY?
- ASteve Trager
- BTom Foss
- CAdam Baylin
- DKyle
Answer: Tom Foss - 1765.
In the Black Mirror episode "Bandersnatch", PAC-MAN stands for:
- APostgraduate Aplications Centre Man
- BPolitical Action Committee Man
- CProgram And Control Man
- DPhysics & Astronomy Classification Man
Answer: Program And Control Man - 1766.
In what year did the popular sitcom All in the Family first hit the airwaves?
- A1972
- B1971
- C1970
- D1969
Answer: 1971 - 1767.
What state does the Banks family live in on the famous television show The Fresh Prince of Bel Air?
- ATexas
- BNew York
- CPhiladelphia
- DCalifornia
Answer: California - 1768.
What is the missing name? (dying words) Name: I'm proud of you, Dylan. You should be.
- ASeamus Harper
- BTrance Gemini
- CTyr Anasazi
- DGaheris Rhade
Answer: Gaheris Rhade - 1769.
What is Uncle Fester from The Addams Family animated series terrified of?
- AChimneys
- BBells
- CSilver
- DUnderpants
Answer: Chimneys - 1770.
What was the name of the first novel by Stephen King in which the main character was a writer?
- AThe Shining
- BThe Dark Half
- CMisery
- DSalems Lot
Answer: Salems Lot - 1771.
Who taught Gabrielle to use her staff in the series Xena: Warrior Princess?
- AWho knows, she had the skill from the beginning
- BXena
- CEphiny, the Amazon
- DJoxer
Answer: Ephiny, the Amazon - 1772.
If you watched the Mary Tyler Moore show you remember Ted Knight as the no-talent broadcaster Ted Baxter. He also appeared in the early 60s as Phil Sterling on what soap opera?
- AThe Young Marrieds
- BThe Secret Storm
- CThe Edge of Night
- DPeyton Place
Answer: The Young Marrieds - 1773.
Which of these secrets was not revealed during the Friends episode The One Where Ross Got High?
- APhoebe revealed her crush on Jack Geller to Jack.
- BMonica broke the porch swing, not Hurricane Gloria.
- CRachel realized that she wasn't supposed to put beef in the trifle.
- DRoss had stolen his father's Playboys, not the postman.
Answer: Phoebe revealed her crush on Jack Geller to Jack. - 1774.
Created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, this cartoon sheriff was the high-falutinest, fastest shootinest cowboy you ever saw.
- ADoggy Daddy
- BQuick Draw McGraw
- CBaba Looey
- DHuckleberry Hound
Answer: Quick Draw McGraw - 1775.
Phoney Braxton and Mariah Scary were just two of the names that Martin called his neighbor and Ginas best friend. What was the name of this character from the "Martin" show?
- APaige
- BPam
- CPatrice
- DPatricia
Answer: Pam - 1776.
In the sitcom Perfect Strangers, what is the country of origin of Larrys cousin Balki?
- AMypos
- BCanada
- CBulgaria
- DZimbabwe
Answer: Mypos - 1777.
In Scorpion, an episode of the Star Trek: Voyager, Janeway and the Voyager crew are forced to create an alliance with the Borg in order to fight what race of beings, whose credo is the weak will perish?
- AKazon
- BVidiians
- CHirogen
- DSpecies 8472
Answer: Species 8472 - 1778.
What type of Pokemon is Charmander?
- Afire
- Bgrass
- Cnormal
- Dwater
Answer: fire - 1779.
What character did Karin kiss first in the series Kamichama Karin?
- AKujyou Karin
- BKujyou Suzune
- CNishikiori Micchi
- DMary Ann
Answer: Nishikiori Micchi - 1780.
How many country artists were featured in the first 10 episodes of VH 1: Storytellers?
- A5
- B0
- C3
- D2
Answer: 2 - 1781.
In season two of the show Scrubs, Elliot Reid got an offer to work in what field of medicine?
- AInternal Medicine
- BChief Resident
- CSurgery
- DOB/GYN
Answer: OB/GYN - 1782.
In what American city is the TV show Cold Case set?
- ANew York
- BLos Angeles
- CPhiladelphia
- DDetroit
Answer: Philadelphia - 1783.
What is Kims fathers name on the popular Australian sitcom Kath Kim?
- AGary Poole
- BKel Day
- CGreg Poole
- DKel Knight
Answer: Gary Poole - 1784.
In what year did the Judge Joe Brown TV show debut?
- A1999
- B1997
- C1996
- D1998
Answer: 1998 - 1785.
In the 1962 Twilight Zone episode Nothing in the Dark, Gladys Cooper plays a woman who will not leave her apartment because she is afraid Death is outside waiting for her. Death is indeed outside waiting for her. What legendary actor plays Mr. Death?
- APaul Newman
- BMartin Landau
- CRobert Redford
- DRobert Mitchum
Answer: Robert Redford - 1786.
In an episode of Friends, we learn that when Ross was 4 years old, he made his father cry by doing what?
- AHe drove the Porsche out of the garage and crashed it.
- BHe washed his Porsche with rocks.
- CHe told him he didn't love him.
- DHe cut up his favourite suit.
Answer: He washed his Porsche with rocks. - 1787.
What type of Pokemon is Fearow?
- Afire
- Bwater
- Cnormal
- Dflying
Answer: flying - 1788.
What line does Agent Morgan use on the TV show Criminal Minds whenever he calls Garcia for information?
- AHey baby girl
- BHey baby
- CHey chick
- DHi baby
Answer: Hey baby girl - 1789.
Who portrayed Woodrow Call in the Lonesome Dove mini series?
- ARick Shroeder
- BTommy Lee Jones
- CDanny Glover
- DRobert Urich
Answer: Tommy Lee Jones - 1790.
What was the last name of inn owner Dick, played by Bob Newhart?
- ALoudon
- BLipton
- CLondon
- DLufton
Answer: Loudon - 1791.
In which Laurel and Hardy film was the phrase Heres Another Nice Mess Youve Gotten Me Into first used?
- ABusy Bodies
- BThe Laurel and Hardy Murder Case
- COliver the Eighth
- DTowed In The Hole
Answer: The Laurel and Hardy Murder Case - 1792.
What is the name of Gabrielle's daughter in the Xena series?
- AHope
- BEve
- CShe didn't have a daughter.
- DFaith
Answer: Hope - 1793.
What was the name of the family with three daughters on the TV show Petticoat Junction?
- ABradley
- BMcArthur
- CSherman
- DPatton
Answer: Bradley - 1794.
Pugsley and Wednesday were the kids of this TV mom and her husband, Gomez.
- AEdith Bunker
- BMorticia Addams
- CBetty Rubble
- DJune Cleaver
Answer: Morticia Addams - 1795.
In an episode of Quantum Leap, Sam was this notorious killer.
- AAdolph Hitler
- BJohn Wilks Booth
- CJack the Ripper
- DLee Harvey Oswald
Answer: Lee Harvey Oswald - 1796.
The unusual pair of Bonnie Hunt and Owen Wilson acted as romantic partners in this movie.
- ACars
- BAll Dogs Go to Heaven
- CWho Framed Roger Rabbit
- DOliver and Company
Answer: Cars - 1797.
"The A Team" first aired in the USA and in the UK in what year?
- A1985
- B1983
- C1981
- D1987
Answer: 1983 - 1798.
He played the traveling salesman, Mr. Haney on the show Green Acres.
- AFrank Cady
- BSam Drucker
- CPat Buttram
- DTom Lester
Answer: Pat Buttram - 1799.
Which character of That 70s Show became a policeman cadet?
- ASteven Hyde
- BEric Forman
- CFez
- DMichael Kelso
Answer: Michael Kelso - 1800.
Which actor played the 8-year old Nicholas, the youngest son on the show Eight is Enough?
- AGlen Scarpelli
- BTommy James
- CCorey Feldman
- DAdam Rich
Answer: Adam Rich
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