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- 1851.
What is the premise of the show Flavor of Love?
- AJob
- BThere's no point
- CDating
- DMarriage
Answer: Dating - 1852.
This fictional action star, who is a Steven Seagal lookalike, is Johnny Bravos idol and favorite hero.
- AMaster Hamma
- BGalaxy boy
- CSquint Ringo
- DPretty boy
Answer: Squint Ringo - 1853.
This actor played Phillip, the hyper-hypo kid, on the sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live.
- AMike Myers
- BEddie Murphy
- CWill Ferrell
- DChris Farley
Answer: Mike Myers - 1854.
In the M*A*S*H episode Abyssinia, Henry, when Henry has said all of his goodbyes, what does Hawkeye whisper to him?
- Athat hell miss Henry
- Bthat Henry should kiss Margaret
- Cthat Henry should hit Frank
- Dthat Henry should salute Radar
Answer: that Henry should kiss Margaret - 1855.
Which 60 Minutes reporter earned an Emmy for his report on the AIDS epidemic in Africa?
- AMorley Safer
- BStanley Crouch
- CMeredith Vierra
- DEd Bradley
Answer: Ed Bradley - 1856.
When he was a child, Jay Leno used to say that one day he would make this accomplishment, which turned out to be a prophesy.
- ABecome annoyingly famous
- BWork for television
- CTake over Johnny Carsons job
- DBecome stinking rich
Answer: Take over Johnny Carsons job - 1857.
Who was not one of the creators of the show Lou Grant?
- AGene Reynolds
- BJames Burroughs
- CJames Burns
- DNorman Lear
Answer: Norman Lear - 1858.
In what state was The Waltons set?
- AVirginia
- BSouth Carolina
- CGeorgia
- DWest Virginia
Answer: Virginia - 1859.
This show, set in New York City at the High School For Performing Arts, was about students who wanted to become actors, musicians and dancers.
- AYou Can Do It If You Try
- BTalented Kids
- CWhiz Kids
- DFame
Answer: Fame - 1860.
Who was Carlton Banks musical idol on the sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?
- AMel Torme
- BPrince
- CJames Guarneri
- DTom Jones
Answer: Tom Jones - 1861.
Buck Taylor played Newly OBrien in which western series?
- AShane
- BGunsmoke
- CWanted Dead or Alive
- DWagon Train
Answer: Gunsmoke - 1862.
What is Rorys real name in the TV series Gilmore Girls?
- ARonda
- BSamantha
- CEmily
- DLorelai
Answer: Lorelai - 1863.
Which of the original reporters for 60 Minutes, who retired in 2006, became famous for his confrontational style of interviewing?
- AMorley Safer
- BMike Wallace
- CEd Bradley
- DHarry Reasoner
Answer: Mike Wallace - 1864.
Terry Jones studied English at university, and one of his earliest books was an academic study centred on this famous Emglish writer.
- AJohn Milton
- BGeoffrey Chaucer
- CGeoffrey of Monmouth
- DWilliam Shakespeare
Answer: Geoffrey Chaucer - 1865.
What ended the marriage of Don and Maggie?
- AThey were never married
- BDon was killed in an accident.
- CDon had an affair with Marlena
- DMaggie fell in love with Mickey Horton
Answer: They were never married - 1866.
The catchphrase Good night, John Boy could be heard at the end of each episode of this family show.
- ASanford and Son
- BThe Waltons
- CLeave it to Beaver
- DThe Honeymooners
Answer: The Waltons - 1867.
Who was Dorothys nemesis in The Wizard of Oz?
- AThe Wizard
- BThe Flying Monkeys
- CThe Witch of the West
- DThe Witch of the North
Answer: The Witch of the West - 1868.
Who does Omar testify against in Season Two of The Wire?
- ABird
- BBrother Mouzone
- CAvon
- DStringer
Answer: Bird - 1869.
In 1960s TV-series, The Avengers, the main characters boss is known by what name?
- AUncle
- BGrandpa
- CMother
- DAuntie
Answer: Mother - 1870.
On the show Taxi , cab driver Bobby Wheeler, portrayed by Jeff Conaway, had what other profession?
- ASchool teacher
- BShea Stadium Vendor
- CComedian
- DActor
Answer: Actor - 1871.
Who played Keith on 1970s CBS sitcom, Good Times?
- ABen Powers
- BAl Jarreau
- CGregory Abbott
- DLen Powers
Answer: Ben Powers - 1872.
How does Susan die on the TV show Seinfeld?
- AShe licks poison envelopes.
- BShe licks poison stamps.
- CShe drinks poison lemonade.
- DShe drinks poison Seven-Up.
Answer: She licks poison envelopes. - 1873.
On the sitcom Happy Days, Fonzie worked as a mechanic in which garage?
- AArthurs Auto Shop
- BPinkys Fix It Fast
- CCasperellis Repair Shop
- DBroncos Garage
Answer: Broncos Garage - 1874.
The following song is from which 1970s TV show?
- AWelcome Back Kotter
- BThe Sweathogs
- CWelcome Back Carter
- DWhat?
Answer: Welcome Back Kotter - 1875.
Fill in the missing word from the opening narration of The Twilight Zone series: "You're travelling to another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound... but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land, whose boundaries are only that of ________________... You're entering... the Twilight Zone..."
- Ayour wildest dreams
- Bthe human heart
- Cnightmares
- Dthe imagination
Answer: the imagination - 1876.
Most of the series of the Bounty Hunter take place in the state of Hawaii. In 2006 several episodes were filmed in Dogs original home state. Which state was this?
- AMontana
- BCalifornia
- CTexas
- DColorado
Answer: Colorado - 1877.
What year did the hit show One Day at a Time go off the air?
- A1982
- B1983
- C1984
- D1980
Answer: 1984 - 1878.
On Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, played by David Boreanaz, is what kind of character?
- Aa werewolf and Willows boyfriend
- Bthe person who kills Oz
- Ca vampire with a soul and Buffys ex-lover
- Da kitten eating demon
Answer: a vampire with a soul and Buffys ex-lover - 1879.
What cop lives with a Cockatoo named Fred at the King Edward Hotel in apartment 2C?
- AColombo
- BMannix
- CBaretta
- DToma
Answer: Baretta - 1880.
Is Patrick Star SpongeBobs best friend?
- ANo
- BYes
Answer: Yes - 1881.
What happened to Lana's mother in the popular American TV series Smallville?
- AShe died of cancer.
- BShe was murdered.
- CShe died in a car crash.
- DShe was hit by a meteor.
Answer: She was hit by a meteor. - 1882.
The Flintstones was loosely based on what classic TV show?
- AThe George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
- BI Love Lucy
- CMy Three Sons
- DThe Honeymooners
Answer: The Honeymooners - 1883.
What breed of dog is "Scooby Doo"?
- ABoxer
- BDoberman Pinscher
- CGreat Dane
- DPit bull
Answer: Great Dane - 1884.
Who played Nora Tyler Bing, Chandler's mother, in Friends?
- ADeborah Jo Rupp
- BKathleen Turner
- CChristina Pickles
- DMorgan Fairchild
Answer: Morgan Fairchild - 1885.
Who was the winner of Survivor: Palau, which was broadcast in 2005?
- AJeff Wilson
- BJennifer Lyon
- CTom Westman
- DGregg Carey
Answer: Tom Westman - 1886.
What was Fran selling door-to-door on the TV show The Nanny when she first met the Sheffield family?
- AEncyclopedias
- BAluminum siding
- CCosmetics
- DGirl scout cookies
Answer: Cosmetics - 1887.
Was the show Saved By The Bell ever called Good Morning Miss Bliss?
- AYes
- BNo
Answer: Yes - 1888.
Is pizza the favorite food of fictional character Joey Tribbiani?
- AYes
- BNo
Answer: No - 1889.
Is it true that Plankton, Mr. Krabss arch enemy, tries to steal the krabby patty secret formula in the animated series SpongeBob SquarePants?
- AYes
- BNo
Answer: Yes - 1890.
Which actress played character Erika Tiffany Smith in the episode Erika Tiffany Smith to the Rescue on the Gilligans Island series?
- AEva Marie Saint
- BEva Gabor
- CZsa Zsa Gabor
- DMae West
Answer: Zsa Zsa Gabor - 1891.
Who is the dragon that Family Guy character Peter slays to free the village?
- AHilary Clinton
- BGeorge Bush
- CDan Rather
- DCybill Shepherd
Answer: Cybill Shepherd - 1892.
What is Cartmans pigs name on South Park?
- ARover
- BBacon Bits
- CFluffy
- DPiggy
Answer: Fluffy - 1893.
Who wrote Cleveland Rocks, one of the opening songs for the The Drew Carey Show?
- APaul Anka
- BWierd Al Yankovic
- CIan Anderson
- DIan Hunter
Answer: Ian Hunter - 1894.
Who plays the character of Dennis Reynolds on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia?
- ACharlie Day
- BGlenn Howerton
- CRob McElhenney
- DDanny DeVito
Answer: Glenn Howerton - 1895.
How are Jed Clampett and Granny related on the TV series The Beverly Hillbillies?
- AShe is his sister
- BShe is his grandmother.
- CShe is his mother-in-law.
- DShe is his mother.
Answer: She is his mother-in-law. - 1896.
At the end of each Mork and Mndy show Mork gave a verbal report to the Orkan leader back on Ork. What was his name?
- AOrson
- BLars
- CMelvin
- DDork
Answer: Orson - 1897.
Which New York City school did Archie Bunker from TV series, All in the family attend?
- AJames Madison
- BGrover Cleveland
- CLong Island City
- DWilliam Cullen Bryant
Answer: William Cullen Bryant - 1898.
Who did Nathan ask to tutor him to get at Lucas in season one of One Tree Hill?
- APeyton
- BKaren
- CHaley
- DBrooke
Answer: Haley - 1899.
One of the newer Lost members, Jeff Fahey who plays Frank, got his start in 1968 at the age of 16 on One Life to Live as Gary Corelli. In what 1992 movie did he play Jobe Smith?
- AWyatt Earp
- BThe Serpent of Death
- CThe Lawnmower Man
- DBackfire
Answer: The Lawnmower Man - 1900.
This character from Sailor Moon, whose talisman is a mirror, was introduced in the show's third series along with her partner, Haruka Tenoh.
- ASailor Mercury
- BSailor Moon
- CSailor Venus
- DSailor Neptune
Answer: Sailor Neptune
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