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Quiz about 1990s AllAmerican Entertainment

1990s All-American Entertainment Quiz

Vanilla Ice! The Lion King! Boy bands! How much do you remember from the decade that wasn't so long ago?

A multiple-choice quiz by brewster76. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
brewster76

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
300,694

Updated
Mar 13 22

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. 1990: On September 13 the television crime drama "Law & Order" debuted and during its long run the cast of cops and lawyers turned over many times. Which actors portrayed the lead police detectives in the show's first season? Hint

George Dzundza and Chris Noth

Jerry Orbach and Benjamin Bratt

Chris Noth and Jerry Orbach

Paul Sorvino and Dann Florek

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Question 2 of 10

2. 1991: The second biggest single of the 1990s, Bryan Adams' "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You" was the theme song for which 1991 film? Hint

"Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves"

"The Princess Bride"

"The Prince of Tides"

"The Swan Princess"

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Question 3 of 10

3. 1992: Who was pilloried by the press when it was disclosed that he had taken nude photos of his long-time girlfriend's daughter? Hint

Woody Allen

Roman Polanksi

Jerry Lee Lewis

Nick Nolte

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Question 4 of 10

4. 1993: What was the #1 selling book of 1993 by Robert James Waller that was later made into a movie directed by Clint Eastwood? Hint

"Angela's Ashes"

"The Bridges of Madison County"

"Bonfire of the Vanities"

"Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil"

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Question 5 of 10

5. 1994: LA's Dodger Stadium was the site for an historic opera performance titled "The Three Tenors." Who was NOT one of the three singers? Hint

Zubin Mehta

Placido Domingo

Luciano Pavarotti

Jose Carreras

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Question 6 of 10

6. 1995: A FOX television executive paid two University of Colorado students to make a short film he could send out as a video Christmas card. The finished product was called "Jesus vs. Santa" and evolved into which animated television show? Hint

"Beavis and Butthead"

"South Park"

"The Simpsons"

"Ren and Stimpy"

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Question 7 of 10

7. 1996: The best selling hip hop artist of the 1990s, Tupac Shakur, died in September. What were the circumstances of his death? Hint

Cocaine-induced heart attack in New York

Ruptured brain aneurysm in Los Angeles

Car accident in France

Drive-by shooting in Las Vegas

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Question 8 of 10

8. 1997: One of the highest grossing films of the year was "Air Force One", the story of the high-jacking of the President's plane by terrorists. Who played the vice-president in the movie? Hint

Morgan Freeman

Angela Bassett

Glenn Close

Martin Sheen

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Question 9 of 10

9. 1998: Radio talk show host Bill Ballance posted nude photos on his website of himself and a woman with whom he had had an affair in the 1970s while she was married to someone else. Ironically, at the time of the picture's emergence the woman in question had established herself as a crusader of conservative moral values. Name her. Hint

Laura Ingraham

Sarah Palin

"Dr. Laura" Schlessinger

Tipper Gore

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Question 10 of 10

10. 1999: Daytime serial actress Susan Lucci famously won her first Emmy Award as Outstanding Actress after 18 previously unsuccessful nominations. What is the name of the character Lucci originated on "All My Children" in 1970? Hint

Erica Kane

Marlena Evans

Kay Chancellor

Laura Spencer

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: George Dzundza and Chris Noth

Dzundza left after the 90-91 season and was replaced by Sorvino. He stayed until mid-1992 when Jerry Orbach came on board. Orbach had the longest tenure on the show, portraying Lieutenant Lenny Briscoe from 1992 - 2004. Other cops have included actors Benjamin Bratt, Dennis Farina, Jesse Martin, Michael Imperioli, Nina Cassidy, Jeremy Sisto and Anthony Anderson.

2. 1991: The second biggest single of the 1990s, Bryan Adams' "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You" was the theme song for which 1991 film?

Answer: "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves"

"Robin Hood" starred Kevin Costner and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio. It's said Robin Wright Penn was originally cast in the role of Maid Marian but had to bow out due to pregnancy.

3. 1992: Who was pilloried by the press when it was disclosed that he had taken nude photos of his long-time girlfriend's daughter?

Answer: Woody Allen

Allen later married Sun Yi Previn, adopted daughter of his ex-girlfriend Mia Farrow and Andre Previn. At the time of the incident, Farrow had given birth to Allen's son and the couple also had adopted two children.

4. 1993: What was the #1 selling book of 1993 by Robert James Waller that was later made into a movie directed by Clint Eastwood?

Answer: "The Bridges of Madison County"

Waller also had the #3 selling book of 1993, "Slow Waltz at Cedar Bend." Frank McCourt wrote the non-fiction "Angela's Ashes" a story about his early life in Ireland. "Bonfire of the Vanities" is the best seller by Tom Wolfe from 1987. Eastwood also directed the 1997 film adaptation of John Berendt's "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil." (Rankings are from Publisher's Weekly)

5. 1994: LA's Dodger Stadium was the site for an historic opera performance titled "The Three Tenors." Who was NOT one of the three singers?

Answer: Zubin Mehta

Mehta was the conductor. The "Three Tenors" concerts have been both praised for bringing opera to new audiences and slammed as a watering down of the classics.

Answer: "South Park"

The Comedy Central show is set in the town of South Park, Colorado. Most of the characters are voiced by the show's creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone.

7. 1996: The best selling hip hop artist of the 1990s, Tupac Shakur, died in September. What were the circumstances of his death?

Answer: Drive-by shooting in Las Vegas

Tupac Amaru Shakur's death is attributed to gang disputes between the Los Angeles based Crips and Bloods. His record producer, Marion "Suge" Knight, was also struck in the attack though he survived his injuries. Shakur's mother, Afeni Shakur, was a member of the Black Panther Party in the 60s and 70s.

8. 1997: One of the highest grossing films of the year was "Air Force One", the story of the high-jacking of the President's plane by terrorists. Who played the vice-president in the movie?

Answer: Glenn Close

According to boxofficemojo.com the five top grossing movies of 1997 are, in order: "Titanic", "The Lost World: Jurassic Park", "Men In Black", "Tomorrow Never Dies" and "Air Force One."

Answer: "Dr. Laura" Schlessinger

Laura Schlessinger received a Ph.D. in physiology, the study of the biochemical and physical functions of living organisms, in 1974. She also has a certificate as a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor.

Answer: Erica Kane

Kay Chancellor was a character on "The Young and the Restless" made famous by Jeanne Cooper, Marlena Evans is the long-time role of actress Diedre Hall on "Days of Our Lives" and Genie Francis shot to fame as half of the famous duo Luke and Laura Spencer on "General Hospital."

Source: Author brewster76

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