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This famous movie director, known to be a big fan of animated cartoons, was the executive producer of Pinky and the Brain.
- AMike Milo
- BSteven Spielberg
- CDavid Letterman
- DRussell Calabrese
Answer: Steven Spielberg - 2452.
Which was the original filming location of The X-Files series?
- ACascade Mountain range in Oregon
- BOlympic Peninsula of Washington State
- CWashington, D.C.
- DBritish Columbia
Answer: British Columbia - 2453.
The Bolt brothers from the Here Come the Brides show promised to bring one hundred marriageable women from Massachusetts to Seattle. However, one man bet them that they couldn't make the ladies stay for one year. His first name was Aaron. What was his last name?
- AGreen
- BColeridge
- CStempel
- DHouser
Answer: Stempel - 2454.
Which family was featured in I Remember Mama, the old TV series which aired from 1949-1957?
- ASwenson
- BHansen
- CHenderson
- DOlafson
Answer: Hansen - 2455.
On The Brady Bunch, Jan was thought to have developed an allergy to which character?
- AFluffy
- BBobby
- CJan
- DTiger
Answer: Tiger - 2456.
Does Lilly have a secret identity on the TV show Hannah Montana?
- AYes
- BNo
Answer: Yes - 2457.
When did the show Lou Grant air?
- ASeptember 12, 1980 - September 27, 1984
- BSeptember 20, 1977 - September 13 , 1982
- CFebruary 11, 1977 - September 13, 1986
- DSeptember 20, 1977 - September 27, 1984.
Answer: September 20, 1977 - September 13 , 1982 - 2458.
Who portrays Walter, Bettys boyfriend on the show Ugly Betty?
- AAlan Dale
- BKevin Sussman
- CEnrico Gomez-Cruz
- DEric Mabus
Answer: Kevin Sussman - 2459.
In the Health Care episode of the show The Office, Jim and Pam make up diseases. Which is one of the ones they don't make up?
- ASpontaneous Dental Hydroplosion
- BCount Choculitis
- CHam Fingers
- DGovernment Created Killer Nano Robot Infection
Answer: Ham Fingers - 2460.
This was the year when the first MTV Video Music Awards show was produced to celebrate the top music videos of the year.
- A1985
- B1987
- C1984
- D1986
Answer: 1984 - 2461.
Who is the supermodel host of Project Runway, Season One?
- ANaomi Campbell
- BTyra Banks
- CHeidi Klum
- DLinda Evangelista
Answer: Heidi Klum - 2462.
Which of these is not one of the numerous songs Phoebe wrote throughout the ten seasons of Friends?
- ADouble-jointed Boy
- BThe 66 Colours of My Bedroom
- CLittle Black Curly Hair
- DSmelly Car
Answer: Smelly Car - 2463.
What year did the popular show The Partridge Family go off of the airwaves?
- A1977
- B1974
- C1979
- D1972
Answer: 1974 - 2464.
Which actress portrays Maxwells youngest daughter, Grace in the TV series The Nanny?
- AMadeline Zima
- BGretchen Wilson
- CAmber Benson
- DNicolle Tom
Answer: Madeline Zima - 2465.
Who was painted as the villain during Season One of Project Runway?
- AJay MacCarrol
- BKara Saun
- CAustin Scarlett
- DWendy Pepper
Answer: Wendy Pepper - 2466.
What was Dougs cousins name in the TV series The King of Queens?
- AJake
- BBuddy
- CDanny
- DRich
Answer: Danny - 2467.
What was the name of Beavers chubby friend in the Leave it to Beaver series?
- ALarry
- BJimmy
- CJohn
- DBilly
Answer: Larry - 2468.
Who was the only member of the team on the show The White Shadow who recognized the Coach as a former NBA player?
- AJames Hayward
- BAbner Goldstein
- CGo-Go Gomez
- DMario Petrinno
Answer: Abner Goldstein - 2469.
J. J. Evans, a character from the show Good Times, became famous with which catchphrase?
- ASit on it !
- BDy-no-mite
- CHey, Hey, Hey !
- DHi there!
Answer: Dy-no-mite - 2470.
Did Mary Tyler Moore ever win a Golden Globe award for her portrayal of Mary Richards on the popular 70s television show The Mary Tyler Moore Show?
- ANo
- BYes
Answer: Yes - 2471.
What actress was originally cast for the role of Charmed character Phoebe Halliwell?
- AAlyssa Milano
- BLindsay Lohan
- CConstance M. Burge
- DLori Rom
Answer: Lori Rom - 2472.
Which doctor from the TV series St. Elsewhere had liver cancer?
- ADr. Daniels
- BDr. Westphal
- CDr. Auslander
- DDr. Craig
Answer: Dr. Auslander - 2473.
Who helped Megan Hathaway try to steal Bo Brady away from Hope?
- AAlex Marshall
- BEugene Bradford
- CStefano DiMera
- DLarry Welch
Answer: Stefano DiMera - 2474.
One of these ER characters is not a doctor.
- ADave Malucci
- BSamantha Taggart
- CRay Barnett
- DGregory Pratt
Answer: Samantha Taggart - 2475.
What year did the prime-time television show The Odd Couple first hit the airwaves?
- A1970
- B1973
- C1972
- D1971
Answer: 1970 - 2476.
Who dies at the end of Season three of The O.C. series?
- AJohnny
- BMarissa
- CJimmy
- DCaleb
Answer: Marissa - 2477.
Who did Rachel ask to go buy more candy for her in the episode of friends which aired on November 1, 2001?
- ARoss
- BJoey
- CGunther
- DChandler
Answer: Gunther - 2478.
On the game show Press Your Luck there was one square that was everyones goal because it offered the largest prize. What was this space called?
- ABig Money
- BGuaranteed Cash!
- CWindfall
- DBig Bucks
Answer: Big Bucks - 2479.
From 1971 to 1979 60 Minutes featured a debate segment called what?
- AKilpatrick vs. Alexander
- BPoint /Counterpoint
- CThe News Debate
- DPro/Con
Answer: Point /Counterpoint - 2480.
In what department of the store does Drew work in The Drew Carey Show?
- APersonnel
- BAccounting
- CBig and Tall Mens Wear
- DSporting Goods
Answer: Personnel - 2481.
Why did Steve McQueens character catch the men/women that were wanted on the western show Wanted: Dead or Alive?
- AHe wanted justice
- BHe wanted the money
- CHe thought it was fun
- DHe had nothing else to do
Answer: He wanted justice - 2482.
What hilarious confession did a viewer of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, called Gladys Hardy, make, which caused Ellen to burst into uncontrollable laughter and say, "That's the funniest thing I've ever heard"?
- AI'm a regular, honey!
- BI love Jesus but I drink a little...
- CYou look like Alfalfa
- DIf you're selling something, I ain't interested!
Answer: I love Jesus but I drink a little... - 2483.
What was the name of the dog walker on the TV show The King of Queens?
- AHeather
- BHope
- CLisa
- DHolly
Answer: Holly - 2484.
Chris Farley played which often misunderstood down and out character on SNL from 1993-1995?
- ATim Matthews
- BJohn Foley
- CRobert Meadows
- DMatt Foley
Answer: Matt Foley - 2485.
In the episode Go Fish from the second season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, who goes undercover on the swim team to find out why swimmers have been mysteriously disappearing?
- ACordelia
- BXander
- CWillow
- DOz
Answer: Xander - 2486.
What peculiar voice characteristic does Sylvester the Cat from Looney Tunes possess?
- AHe has a very deep husky voice.
- BHe stutters.
- CHe has a very high voice.
- DHe speaks with a lisp.
Answer: He speaks with a lisp. - 2487.
In 1981 this daily tabloid show debuted on CBS. Nancy ODell and Mark Steines are among the shows hosts.
- AGood Morning America
- BEntertainment Tonight
- CMaury
- DThe Today Show
Answer: Entertainment Tonight - 2488.
What culinary nickname did Gio give to Henry on the TV comedy show Ungly Betty?
- APickle sandwich
- BEgg salad
- CPlain yogurt
- DButterfingers
Answer: Egg salad - 2489.
What year did the last episode of The Mary Tyler Moore Show air?
- A1978
- B1976
- C1977
- D1975
Answer: 1977 - 2490.
On the popular 70s television show Soap, the Tate family had a butler named Benson. What was Benson's last name?
- ANelson
- BDuBois
- CBrown
- DWhitaker
Answer: DuBois - 2491.
Which of the following Dollhouse characters are in love with each other?
- AWhiskey and Topher
- BAdelle DeWitt and Boyd Langton
- CPaul Ballard and Echo
- DVictor and Sierra
Answer: Victor and Sierra - 2492.
After Henrys departure in the M*A*S*H episode Abyssinia, Henry, the doctors and nurses are again in surgery. Radar comes in again, with what message?
- Athat more casualties are expected
- Bthat Col. Blake has returned
- Cthat Col. Blake is dead
- Dthat Hawkeye has been discharged
Answer: that Col. Blake is dead - 2493.
What was the name of Blairs cousin who had cerebral palsy on the show The Facts of Life?
- AKerri
- BCarrie
- CGeri
- DSherry
Answer: Geri - 2494.
CMT had a program on the 20 Greatest Cowboy Songs. Which song was # 1?
- AHome on the Range
- BTumbling Tumbleweeds
- CHappy Trails
- DBack in the Saddle Again
Answer: Happy Trails - 2495.
With whom of the characters from the TV show Friends is Gunther, the manager of the Central Perk, deeply infatuated?
- APhoebe
- BJoey
- CRachel
- DMonica
Answer: Rachel - 2496.
On South Park, what role is played by Mrs. Crabtree?
- ALunchroom Lady
- BPrincipal
- CSchool Bus Driver
- DSchool Nurse
Answer: School Bus Driver - 2497.
In season one of the The Brady Bunch, Carol and Mike discovered that Greg had a crush on someone named Linda. Who is the mysterious Linda?
- AThe head cheerleader at school
- BThe hair-netted lunch lady in the cafeteria
- CMarcias new friend from Seattle
- DGregs math teacher
Answer: Gregs math teacher - 2498.
In the M*A*S*H TV series, what did Trapper give to camp clerk Radar to give to Hawkeye in lieu of a goodbye letter because Hawkeye was away in Tokyo when Trapper left for home?
- AA handshake
- BA beer
- CA kiss on the cheek
- DA lucky stethoscope
Answer: A kiss on the cheek - 2499.
Where was the 80s TV show Magnum, P.I. set?
- ATexas
- BCalifornia
- CNew Mexico
- DHawaii
Answer: Hawaii - 2500.
In the M*A*S*H TV series, B.J.s initials were short for what first name?
- ABilly Joe
- BBobby Jack
- CNone
- DBarry Johnson
Answer: None
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