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Quiz about Comedians
Quiz about Comedians

Comedians Trivia Quiz


Here is a test of your knowledge of comedians. Good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by steiny1. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
steiny1
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
42,754
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
6188
Last 3 plays: Bpriz (5/10), Hayes1953 (4/10), Guest 2 (3/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who was the male star of 'Your Show Of Shows'? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who was the comedian who played the Cowardly Lion in 'The Wizard Of Oz'? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What Canadian comedian is a noted impressionist?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname .. initials are RL)
Question 4 of 10
4. Who was a regular on 'Hollywood Squares' from 1966 to 1979? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What silent film star appeared in the 1931 film 'City Lights'? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of these stand-up comedians was known in his prime for extremely insulting humor? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who played Barney Fife on 'The Andy Griffith Show'? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What comedian of the 1930s was known for his wide mouth? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What meek-looking actor played Mr. Peepers on television? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What sad-faced comic was a regular on 'The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour'? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 25 2024 : Bpriz: 5/10
Mar 19 2024 : Hayes1953: 4/10
Mar 16 2024 : Guest 2: 3/10
Mar 04 2024 : Guest 24: 10/10
Feb 20 2024 : Peachie13: 8/10
Feb 19 2024 : Guest 172: 9/10
Feb 18 2024 : ceetee: 5/10

Score Distribution

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who was the male star of 'Your Show Of Shows'?

Answer: Sid Caesar

His female co-star was Imogene Coca.
2. Who was the comedian who played the Cowardly Lion in 'The Wizard Of Oz'?

Answer: Bert Lahr

One of our classic movies.
3. What Canadian comedian is a noted impressionist?

Answer: Rich Little

A talent who can be just about anybody through his impressions.
4. Who was a regular on 'Hollywood Squares' from 1966 to 1979?

Answer: Paul Lynde

He had the honor of being the center square for many years.
5. What silent film star appeared in the 1931 film 'City Lights'?

Answer: Charlie Chaplin

One of the great early comedians.
6. Which of these stand-up comedians was known in his prime for extremely insulting humor?

Answer: Don Rickles

All of them threw insults at one time or another, but Don was the king.
7. Who played Barney Fife on 'The Andy Griffith Show'?

Answer: Don Knotts

The meek, shaky officer of the law.
8. What comedian of the 1930s was known for his wide mouth?

Answer: Joe E. Brown

9. What meek-looking actor played Mr. Peepers on television?

Answer: Wally Cox

Nye and Knotts were 2 of Steve Allen's men on the street, and Tim played in 'McHale's Navy'.
10. What sad-faced comic was a regular on 'The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour'?

Answer: Pat Paulsen

Source: Author steiny1

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