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Quiz about Coming to the Stage US Comedians

Coming to the Stage!: U.S. Comedians Quiz

Here's a quiz about a selection of U.S. comedians. All of them began their careers on the stage circuit, and have gone on to television, film and/or radio. Hope you enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by neon000. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
neon000

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
260,228

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
840

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Question 1 of 10

1. This comedian's first album, "Let's Roll," featured a cover picture of the performer roller-skating. She was known in the 1990s for having a shaved head. Later on, she grew back her hair. She holds a Master's degree in accounting. Who is she? Hint

Thea Vidale

Judy Tenuta

Rene Hicks

Lily Tomlin

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Question 2 of 10

2. What comedian almost titled his 2006 album "I Kind of Like it When a Lot of People Die"? Hint

David Brenner

Bobcat Goldthwait

George Carlin

Nick Di Paolo

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Question 3 of 10

3. What comedian, describing a night spent babysitting, said she told the parents, "We're sitting up, eating ice cream, drinking liquor and playing Nintendo--these are not my kids"? Hint

Judy Gold

Sheryl Underwood

Wanda Sykes

Mo'Nique

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Question 4 of 10

4. What comedian, known for his impressions of Elizabeth Taylor and Michael Jackson, was the host of the 1980s children's television show, "Steampipe Alley"? Hint

Denis Leary

Robin Williams

Mario Cantone

Bill Hicks

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Question 5 of 10

5. What comedian, in one of his video clips, portrayed a man barbecuing in his own backyard and wore an apron that advised viewers, "Shoot Yourself"? Hint

Richard Jeni

Denis Leary

Jeff Foxworthy

Carlos Mencia

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Question 6 of 10

6. What comedian compared the voice of a priest from his old church to Kermit the Frog, saying, "Lord, let me repeat your name over and over again, so as to bore everyone and fill up an hour"? Hint

Richard Lewis

Richard Jeni

Carlos Mencia

George Carlin

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Question 7 of 10

7. What comedian had this description of his eight years in college: "I majored in registration"? Hint

Buddy Hackett

Steve Harvey

Bill Cosby

Cedric the Entertainer

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Question 8 of 10

8. This stand-up comedian and actress was co-host, with Sam Seder, of "The Majority Report" on Air America Radio in the 2000s. She also cheered for radio host Adam Carolla when he hung up the phone on columnist Ann Coulter, live on the air. Who is she? Hint

Kate Clinton

Judy Tenuta

Janeane Garofalo

Elayne Boosler

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Question 9 of 10

9. This performer paid his dues with a number of years in stand-up, before moving on to appear in several films and his own show on Comedy Central. He is known for his manic impressions, including an unforgettable portrayal of Rick James. Who is this comedian? Hint

Robert Klein

David Brenner

Dave Chapelle

Jim Carrey

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Question 10 of 10

10. This performer was a co-creator of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show." She also co-hosted "Unfiltered" with hip-hop legend Chuck D and political commentator Rachel Maddow on Air America Radio. Who is she? Hint

Judy Gold

Louise Duart

Lizz Winstead

Ellen Degeneres

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Rene Hicks

Rene Hicks has performed at clubs and colleges across the U.S. She has also filmed a Comedy Central special. Hicks is a lung cancer survivor.

2. What comedian almost titled his 2006 album "I Kind of Like it When a Lot of People Die"?

Answer: George Carlin

Carlin ended up changing the name to the slightly less confrontational "Life is Worth Losing." It was also the title of his HBO special and tour, which debuted at the same time.

3. What comedian, describing a night spent babysitting, said she told the parents, "We're sitting up, eating ice cream, drinking liquor and playing Nintendo--these are not my kids"?

Answer: Wanda Sykes

Wanda is from Portsmouth, Virginia. She is the author of the book, "Yeah, I Said It."

4. What comedian, known for his impressions of Elizabeth Taylor and Michael Jackson, was the host of the 1980s children's television show, "Steampipe Alley"?

Answer: Mario Cantone

Mario Cantone appeared on Broadway in the musical "Assassins." The production profiled a number of people who have tried to assassinate U.S. presidents.

5. What comedian, in one of his video clips, portrayed a man barbecuing in his own backyard and wore an apron that advised viewers, "Shoot Yourself"?

Answer: Denis Leary

Denis Leary released the albums "No Cure for Cancer" and "Lock and Load." He also wrote and starred in the drama series, "Rescue Me."

6. What comedian compared the voice of a priest from his old church to Kermit the Frog, saying, "Lord, let me repeat your name over and over again, so as to bore everyone and fill up an hour"?

Answer: Richard Jeni

Jeni was born in New York. He appeared in a number of Comedy Central specials. Jeni passed away in 2007. Rest in peace.

7. What comedian had this description of his eight years in college: "I majored in registration"?

Answer: Buddy Hackett

Hackett starred in the made-for-television movie, "Bud and Lou." He got his start in the Catskills scene of the 1950s.

Answer: Janeane Garofalo

The bit ensued when Coulter phoned in to Carolla's show an hour and a half late. Coulter made the excuse that she was "tight on time." The highly displeased Carolla told Coulter, "Get lost," and hung up on her without bothering to say goodbye. Garofalo and fellow guest Lisa Lampanelli burst into laughter and joined in on mocking the controversial writer.

Answer: Dave Chapelle

Chapelle's show ranked among the highest-rated to ever appear on Comedy Central. He left the show after an abbreviated third season, citing issues with creative control.

Answer: Lizz Winstead

Winstead hails from Minnesota. She has written for the political website,"The Huffington Post."

Source: Author neon000

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