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Playing the Same Role; TV vs. Movies Part 2

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Playing the Same Role TV vs Movies Part 2 game quiz
"Most of these characters started life on a television show, and then went on to further fame on the big screen. Can you figure out who they are?"

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. This stone-aged man was voiced by Alan Reed on TV and played by John Goodman and Mark Addy on the silver screen. Which bowling-loving, family-man was this?
    Barney Rubble
    Homer Simpson
    George Jetson
    Fred Flintstone


2. This sword wielding champion of the oppressed has been played by Guy Williams and Duncan Regehr on TV and by Anthony Hopkins and Antonio Banderas in film. What masked avenger was this?
    Answer: (One Word - five letters)


3. This scantily clad belle was played by Catherine Bach on television and by Jessica Simpson in the movie. What southern beauty was this?
    Daisy Duke
    Scarlet O'Hara
    Elly May Clampett
    Thelma Dickinson


4. This spunky Southern office worker was played by Dolly Parton on the big screen and by Rachel Dennison on the short-lived television series. Which feisty character, fed up with the nonsense from her chauvinistic boss, was this?
    Violet Newstead
    Julia Sugarbaker
    Judy Bernly
    Doralee Rhodes


5. This middle man, who served as the go between between the owner of a detective agency and his operatives was played on the small screen by David Doyle and on the big screen by Bill Murray. Which angel-loving guy was this?
    Charles Townsend
    Jim Phelps
    John Bosley
    Alexander Waverly


6. This position has been played by Martin Sheen on TV and by a host of actors on the big screen, including (but not limited to) Harrison Ford, Kevin Kline, Billy Bob Thorton, Bill Pullman and Jack Nicholson. What popular position was this?
    Santa Claus
    The Pope
    The President of the U.S.A.
    The Prime Minister of Great Britain


7. This perennial favourite has been played by many actors over the years. Most notably, Alistair Sim and Michael Caine have played him on big screen, while George C. Scott, Patrick Stewart and Kelsey Grammer have taken on the roles in made-for TV movies. Which perennial winter favourite was this?
    Santa Claus
    George Bailey
    Frosty the Snowman
    Ebenezer Scrooge


8. This cool, classy thief was played by Roger Moore on the television series, and by Val Kilmer on the big screen. Which dashing young man was this?
    John Robie
    Richard Kimble
    Al Mundy
    Simon Templar


9. This young crime fighter was given voice by Paul Soles, Christopher Daniel Barnes and Ted Schwarz in three different animated series, and played live action by Tobey Maguire on the big screen. What character boasted this super identity?
    Peter Parker
    Bruce Wayne
    Clark Kent
    Dick Grayson


10. This wholesome blonde was played by Maureen McCormick on the TV show, and by Christine Taylor in the movie. Who was this perfect teen, whose nose was flattened by a football?
    Laurie Partridge
    Marcia Brady
    Wednesday Addams
    Buddy Lawrence


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Compiled Jun 28 12