Suzanne Somers - Challenges and Triumphs

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1. Suzanne Somers was born on October 16, 1946, in San Bruno, California. What was Suzanne's full birth name? Marie Suzanne Mahoney Suzanne Marie Mahoney Marie Suzanne Somers Suzanne Marie Somers

2. Although best known for her television work, some of Suzanne's earliest roles were uncredited motion picture appearances. Very early in her career, Suzanne appeared in one of the "Dirty Harry" sequels. Her entire performance consisted of frolicking topless in a swimming pool, and then being randomly shot. Which sequel did she appear in? The Enforcer Dead Pool Magnum Force Sudden Impact

3. In the George Lucas film "American Graffiti", Suzanne was the mysterious blonde in the white Ford Thunderbird. True False

4. Suzanne first found regular television work in 1969 as the prize girl on a game show called "Anniversary Game". The program was hosted by a Canadian who would later play a large role in Suzanne's life. Who was the show's host? Wink Martindale Alex Trebeck Alan Hamel Gene Rayburn

5. The classic sitcom "Three's Company" debuted on ABC in 1977, and Suzanne's role as Chrissy Snow turned her into an overnight sensation. Her character's name "Chrissy" was short for what? Nothing, she was simply "Chrissy" Christine Christmas Chrysanthemum

6. "Three's Company" produced two short-lived spinoffs, "The Ropers" and "Three's a Crowd". Did Suzanne ever appear on either program? Yes No

7. Throughout the 1970s, Suzanne was a frequent guest performer on many popular television series of the era, including "Starsky & Hutch", "The Rockford Files", and "The Six Million Dollar Man". Did Suzanne ever sail on "The Love Boat"? Yes No

8. Several years after "Three's Company", Suzanne enjoyed another popular television success as the star of the family series "Step by Step". The show ran for seven seasons from 1991 to 1998 on ABC and CBS. What character did Suzanne portray? Carol Foster Lambert Laura Wells Curtis Kathy Carter Richardson Susan Windham Smythe

9. For three years from 1997 to 2000, Suzanne was the co-host of a television program considered by many to be the original "reality series". Which show was it? Survivor America's Funniest Home Videos Candid Camera Battle of the Network Stars

10. In the 1997 TV movie "Love-Struck", which Roman Goddess did Suzanne portray? Aurora Flora Ceres Venus

11. Suzanne starred as a television journalist in the 1992 TV movie "Exclusive". What behind the scenes function did she also perform? Cinematographer Film Editor Director Executive Producer

12. Suzanne has authored a number of books, including a 1988 autobiography later made into a TV movie. Suzanne played herself in the movie, in addition to sharing writing credit. What was the title of both the book and movie? Keeping Secrets My Troubled Childhood Mommy, I Wet the Bed No Laughing Matter

13. Beyond her performing roles in episodic television and TV movies, Suzanne has also been a very familiar face on the commercial marketing circuit. Early in the television "infomercial" era, Suzanne endorsed an exercise product that she has since become synonymous with. What product was it? ThighMaster Nordic Track BowFlex Total Gym

14. In 2001, Suzanne created headlines by revealing that she had chosen a non-traditional treatment method to battle cancer. What type of cancer was Suzanne fighting? Skin cancer Cervical cancer Breast cancer Ovarian cancer

15. Suzanne Somers overcame many personal challenges and professional setbacks on her journey toward becoming a popular entertainer. By any measure, she has enjoyed a very successful television career. In what year did Suzanne receive her star on the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame? 2000 2002 2001 2003