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All About George Carlin Trivia Quiz

George Carlin delivers acerbic standup comedy monologues with a keen sense for observational humor and an emphasis on social commentary with strong language.

A multiple-choice quiz by Gachnar. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Gachnar

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
164,387

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
1911

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (10/15), Guest 174 (5/15), Guest 24 (10/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. In 1997 George Carlin wrote a book. What is the title of the book? Hint

Napalm & Silly Putty

Braindroppings

Don't Stand Too Close To a Naked Man

Dirty Jokes and Beer: Stories of the Unrefined

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Question 2 of 15

2. George Carlin did a children's show on PBS. What was it called? Hint

Shining Time Station

Mr. Conductor

Thomas the Tank Engine

Jay Jay the Jet Plane

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Question 3 of 15

3. George Carlin did a skit about a list of dirty words that you couldn't say on T.V. and Radio. How many words are there? Hint

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Question 4 of 15

4. George Carlin hosted the very first broadcast of "Saturday Night Live"?

True

False

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Question 5 of 15

5. In 1989 George Carlin appeared in which of the following movies? Hint

Weekend at Bernie's

Hiding Out

Licensed to Drive

Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure

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Question 6 of 15

6. In 1989, George Carlin starred in his 4th movie: what was his character's name? Hint

Raffi

Rufus

Randy

Rusty

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Question 7 of 15

7. The 'George Carlin Show' lasted how many seasons? Hint

a half of a season

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Question 8 of 15

8. George Carlin was the very first host of what 2 skit comedy shows? Hint

"In Living Color" & "Mad TV"

"Saturday Night Live" and "Friday's"

"Saturday Night Live" & "In Living Color"

"Mad TV" & "Friday's"

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Question 9 of 15

9. When did George Carlin have his first heart attack? Hint

1982

1978

1991

1988

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Question 10 of 15

10. In what year did George Carlin win his first Grammy? Hint

1993

1972

2001

1984

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Question 11 of 15

11. George Carlin was part of a comedy team from 1960 to 1962. What was his partner's name? Hint

Nick Burns

Tony Burns

John Burns

Jack Burns

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Question 12 of 15

12. In what year did George Carlin receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame? Hint

1989

1986

1987

1984

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Question 13 of 15

13. In what year was George Carlin inducted into the Comedy Hall of Fame? Hint

1991

1996

1993

1994

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Question 14 of 15

14. George Carlin perfomed on the very first 'Comic Relief'. What routine did he do? Hint

Icebox Man

A Place For My Stuff

Cars and Driving

Have a Nice Day

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Question 15 of 15

15. Burns & Carlin took a three-month job as morning radio team. What was their name? Hint

The Walker Brothers

The Wacky Brothers

The Wright Brothers

The Westy Brothers

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Apr 09 2024 : Guest 174: 10/15
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1997 George Carlin wrote a book. What is the title of the book?

Answer: Braindroppings

George's book, "Braindroppings," (1997) was published by Hyperion. It stayed on the NY Times bestseller list for 18 weeks.
George's second book, "Napalm & Silly Putty," (2001), Tim Allen's book is "Don't Stand Too Close To a Naked Man", Drew Carey's book is "Dirty Jokes and Beer: Stories of the Unrefined"

2. George Carlin did a children's show on PBS. What was it called?

Answer: Shining Time Station

In 1991-92 George Carlin portrayed Mr. Conductor on "Shining Time Station,"a children's show on PBS. (30 episodes). Received 2 Emmy nominations for the ('91-'92) season and the ('93-'94) season.

3. George Carlin did a skit about a list of dirty words that you couldn't say on T.V. and Radio. How many words are there?

Answer: 7

The radio broadcast of an uncensored version of his routine "Seven Dirty Words You Can't Say on Radio or Television" became the center of a debate over censorship, and FCC legislation over profanity.

4. George Carlin hosted the very first broadcast of "Saturday Night Live"?

Answer: True

George hosted the very first broadcast of "Saturday Night Live", on October 11, 1975.

5. In 1989 George Carlin appeared in which of the following movies?

Answer: Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure

"Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" (1989) was George Carlin's fourth movie. In his first movie he plays car hop Herbie Fleck in "With Six You Get Eggroll" (1968), with Brian Keith and Doris Day (aka "A Man in Mommy's Bed"). His second movie he plays a taxi driver searching for "tall, black, blonde chick" in "Car Wash" (1976). His third movie was "Outrageous Fortune" (1987).

6. In 1989, George Carlin starred in his 4th movie: what was his character's name?

Answer: Rufus

Rufus, an Emissary from the Future. It seems that in Rufus' time, Bill and Ted's music is the basis of all existence, and if the Wild Stallyns are disbanded, Rufus's world will no longer exist.

7. The 'George Carlin Show' lasted how many seasons?

Answer: 2

It was a mid-season replacement show. It ran on FOX from January 1994 to July 1995.

8. George Carlin was the very first host of what 2 skit comedy shows?

Answer: "Saturday Night Live" and "Friday's"

George Carlin was the first ever host of "Saturday Night Live", as well as the first ever host of "Fridays" a show fashioned after "SNL", on ABC from 1980 to 1982.

9. When did George Carlin have his first heart attack?

Answer: 1978

1978 - First heart attack.
1982 - Second heart attack at Dodger Stadium during a Mets game.
1991 - Valentine's Day, third heart attack while driving to Las Vegas.

10. In what year did George Carlin win his first Grammy?

Answer: 1972

He has received Grammys for his albums "Fm & Am" (1972),"Jammin' In New York" (1993), and "Braindroppings" (2001) book on tape/CD.

11. George Carlin was part of a comedy team from 1960 to 1962. What was his partner's name?

Answer: Jack Burns

Jack Burns and George Carlin became a comedy team in 1960. When they parted ways in 1962, Burns joined the Second City comedy group in Chicago, and George Carlin pursued a solo standup comedy career.

12. In what year did George Carlin receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?

Answer: 1987

George Carlin received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in January of 1987. It's located at the corner of Vine and Selma Streets, between Sunset and Hollywood Boulevards. Milton Berle presided over the ceremony.

13. In what year was George Carlin inducted into the Comedy Hall of Fame?

Answer: 1994

George Carlin was inducted into the Comedy Hall of Fame in November of 1994. Fellow inductees were Bob Hope, Richard Pryor, Mary Tyler Moore, Shirley MacLaine, Sid Caesar.

14. George Carlin perfomed on the very first 'Comic Relief'. What routine did he do?

Answer: A Place For My Stuff

On March 29, 1986 he performed his first ever "Comic Relief" with the "A Place For My Stuff"" routine.

15. Burns & Carlin took a three-month job as morning radio team. What was their name?

Answer: The Wright Brothers

In March, 1960 Burns & Carlin were known as "The Wright Brothers" at KDAY, in Hollywood. In June, 1960 they quit radio for night clubs.

Source: Author Gachnar

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