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- 1951.
What was the theme song for the classic 80s television show Bosom Buddies"?
- AMovin Out by Billy Joel
- BOne Thing Leads To Another by The Fixx
- CMy Sharona by The Knack
- DMy Life by Billy Joel
Answer: My Life by Billy Joel - 1952.
What was Carols full name before she married Mike Brady in the pilot episode of The Brady Bunch?
- ACarol Brown Whitaker
- BCarol Anderson Bradford
- CCarol Luise Anderson
- DCarol Tyler Martin
Answer: Carol Tyler Martin - 1953.
This 70s 80s sitcom was based on the BBC series called Til Death Us Do Part. The dad in this series was a huge inspiration to Eric Cartman on Southpark.
- AAll In The Family
- BThe Donna Reed Show
- CEight Is Enough
- DHappy Days
Answer: All In The Family - 1954.
In what year did the 1980s series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe end?
- A1985
- B1984
- C1986
- D1983
Answer: 1985 - 1955.
On the TV show NCIS, Special Agent Timothy McGee is a computer expert and it is revealed that he graduated from this school.
- AMIT
- BFlorida State
- CUCLA
- DYale
Answer: MIT - 1956.
Who played the role of Thelma Lou on 1960s CBS series, The Andy Griffith Show?
- ATina Louise
- BBetty Lynn
- CHelen Crump
- DCindy Brady
Answer: Betty Lynn - 1957.
What year did the popular NBC show Little House on the Prairie go off the air?
- A1984
- B1985
- C1983
- D1982
Answer: 1983 - 1958.
Moral passion without entertainment is propaganda and propaganda without moral passion is television. Name the author who delivered these words.
- ARita Mae Brown
- BErika Jong
- CJ.K. Rowling
- DCathy-Jane Simmons
Answer: Rita Mae Brown - 1959.
What part did Robert Lowe play in three seasons of The West Wing?
- ASam Seaborn
- BCharlie Young
- CDanny Conconnon
- DWill Bailey
Answer: Sam Seaborn - 1960.
In which year did the British television series "The Bill" end?
- A2010
- B2001
- C2007
- D2012
Answer: 2010 - 1961.
What is the surname of Isabel and Max in the TV series Roswell High?
- AElliott
- BEvans
- CEthan
- DEllis
Answer: Evans - 1962.
What was John Laceys job in the sitcom Dear John?
- AHe was unemployed.
- BHe was an accountant.
- CHe was a private school English teacher.
- DHe was a public school history teacher.
Answer: He was a private school English teacher. - 1963.
What is the name of Bobbys school on the show King of the Hill?
- AArlen Middle School
- BLBJ Middle School
- CTom Landry Middle School
- DSam Milton Middle School
Answer: Tom Landry Middle School - 1964.
What character on Scrubs was the first to know that Carla was pregnant?
- ACarla
- BElliot
- CLaverne
- DTurk
Answer: Turk - 1965.
Which of these shows did Betty Lynn play on?
- AGilligans Island
- BThe Life of Riley
- CDark Shadows
- DThe Andy Griffith Show
Answer: The Andy Griffith Show - 1966.
Where does the cartoon character SpongeBob work?
- AKrusty Krab
- BBeach Bums
- CTuff Tavern
- DChum Bucket
Answer: Krusty Krab - 1967.
What is the name of the principal of Darias school?
- ATimothy Oneill
- BBrittany Taylor
- CAnthony Demartino
- DAngela Li
Answer: Angela Li - 1968.
In this episode of Greys Anatomy, Izzie interrogates George about his personal life. Addison takes Alex to task about a sensitive case. Burke has to deal with treating his musical hero.
- ALosing My Religion
- BBlues for Sister Someone
- C17 Seconds
- DSuperstition
Answer: Blues for Sister Someone - 1969.
What was the pilot episode of The Waltons called?
- ASpencers Mountain
- BWaltons Mountain
- CThe Walton Family
- DThe Homecoming: A Christmas Story
Answer: The Homecoming: A Christmas Story - 1970.
What was the name of Rosss monkey on the sitcom Friends?
- ABen
- BMarcel
- CEmma
- DLucy
Answer: Marcel - 1971.
Which of these Cold Case detectives is the second oldest?
- AKatt Miller
- BScotty Valens
- CNick Vera
- DWill Jeffries
Answer: Will Jeffries - 1972.
On the sitcom Seinfeld Mickey Abbott is Kramers friend who is a little person. Who portrays Mickey?
- AMichael McShane
- BSteve Hytner
- CDanny Woodburn
- DRichard Fancy
Answer: Danny Woodburn - 1973.
Who played the Land Shark, one of the first SNL recurring characters?
- AWill Ferrel
- BDan Akroyd
- CKris Kattan
- DChevy Chase
Answer: Chevy Chase - 1974.
What is the name of the sound man who got attacked by a ghost in the Armory on the sci-fi show Ghost Hunters?
- AFred
- BFrank
- CFelix
- DFrederick
Answer: Frank - 1975.
Will you please refrain from touching me while I am eating? Thank you.
- AEd, Edd n Eddy
- B2 Stupid Dogs
- CCow and Chicken
- DDexters Laboratory
Answer: Ed, Edd n Eddy - 1976.
Wayne and Lucien, from this cartoon series, are closely related but hate each others guts.
- AThe Cramp Twins
- BCow and Chicken
- CTwo Stupid Dogs
- DDuel Masters
Answer: The Cramp Twins - 1977.
In Desperate Housewives, what is Zach Youngs original name, given to him at birth?
- ADana
- BMike
- CJamie
- DDon
Answer: Dana - 1978.
On Family Guy, which character accidentally goes into Stewies time machine and gets lost in the episode Road to Germany?
- ALois Griffin
- BMort Goldman
- CCleveland Brown
- DPter Griffin
Answer: Mort Goldman - 1979.
On the show Due South, what is the name of the Canadian Mountie that leaves the Northwest territory to go Chicago?
- ARay Veechio
- BBenton Fraser Sr.
- CBenton Fraser Jr.
- DDiefenbaker
Answer: Benton Fraser Jr. - 1980.
On Scrubs, Dr. Kevin Casey left a trail of toilet paper to the Epiphany Toilet for whom?
- AJD
- BPercival Cox
- CElliot
- DTurk
Answer: Elliot - 1981.
Some of the characters in this sitcom were Janet, Chrissy, Jack and the Ropers.
- AMy Three Sons
- BThrees Company
- CWonder Years
- DMork and Mindy
Answer: Threes Company - 1982.
On the popular 70s show The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Mary has an upstairs neighbor who is an ex- New Yorker. What is her name?
- AGina
- BSue Ann
- CMorgan
- DRhoda
Answer: Rhoda - 1983.
In the Buffy episode Lie to Me an old friend of Buffys arrives in Sunnydale. What is his name?
- AJerry Ford
- BFord Prefect
- CFord Fairlane
- DBilly Fordham
Answer: Billy Fordham - 1984.
In what year did the animated series Yo Yogi first hit the airwaves?
- A1989
- B1984
- C1991
- D1995
Answer: 1991 - 1985.
Ron Howard has a brother named Clint Howard who played which character on The Andy Griffith Show?
- AJimmy
- BAnthony
- CClay
- DLeon
Answer: Leon - 1986.
Which character from the Charmed series foretold that the three sisters would become the most powerful witches in the world?
- APatty Halliwell
- BMelinda Warren
- CPenny Halliwell
- DMelinda Halliwell
Answer: Melinda Warren - 1987.
This is a dialogue between which two Grey's Anatomy characters? Intern #1: Denny died. Burke got shot. Let's just have a little perspective and realize that what I did was a tiny, slightly small... Intern #2: Oh, whatever, just spit it out! Intern #1: I lost my panties last night.
- ACallie and Meredith
- BIzzie and Meredith
- CCristina and Izzie
- DMeredith and Cristina
Answer: Meredith and Cristina - 1988.
What was the original name of the spacecraft in which the Robinsons traveled in the series Lost in Space?
- AJupiter 2
- BApollo 13
- CJupiter 4
- DGemini 12I
Answer: Gemini 12I - 1989.
What was the name of Plutos kid brother?
- ARex
- BK.B.
- CRover
- DTyrone
Answer: K.B. - 1990.
Terrance and Phillip from the movie South Park: Bigger, Longer Uncut are famous for what type of humor according to Sheila Broflovski?
- ASewer
- BOut house
- CFlatulating
- DToilet
Answer: Toilet - 1991.
Which actress and singer played the role of landlady Ethel Mertz on the popular sitcom I Love Lucy?
- AElizabeth Patterson
- BMary Jane Croft
- CVivian Vance
- DKathryn Card
Answer: Vivian Vance - 1992.
Does Ryans pregnant girlfriend from Chino have the baby in The O.C. show?
- AYes
- BNo
Answer: Yes - 1993.
Neil Patrick Harris, who stars in the sitcom How I Met Your Mother, became famous as a child-actor in which show?
- AThe Donna Reed Show
- BDoogie Howser, M.D.
- CDoctor in the House
- DDossa and Joe
Answer: Doogie Howser, M.D. - 1994.
America Ferrara, who stars as Betty on the show Ugly Betty, did not appear in which of these films?
- AThe Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants
- BFrida
- CReal Women Have Curves
- DGotta Kick It
Answer: Frida - 1995.
In Saved by the Bell, what score did Zack have on his SAT's?
- A1050
- B800
- C1160
- D1502
Answer: 1502 - 1996.
What was the name of Woody Boyds girlfriend on the show Cheers?
- AMichelle
- BShelley
- CKelly
- DNelly
Answer: Kelly - 1997.
What is Wilhelmina Slater from Ugly Betty addicted to?
- ABotox
- BDiets
- CLipstick
- DChocolate
Answer: Botox - 1998.
In the sitcom Petticoat Junction, this female character was the proprietor of the Shady Rest hotel.
- AEdy Buchanan
- BBeth Bohara
- CKate Bradley
- DShirley Jones
Answer: Kate Bradley - 1999.
Who is Karin and Kazunes rival in the Japanese anime series Kamichama Karin?
- AKirio
- BMicchi
- CAthena
- DHimeka
Answer: Kirio - 2000.
Maximus from the movie Gladiator uses this to clean a battle wound.
- AHot knife blade
- BWine
- CSalt water
- DMaggots
Answer: Maggots
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