Fictional Characters from Connecticut Quiz

Answer: Soap

"Soap" was a popular, though controversial, sitcom that parodied prime time soap operas that were popular at the time. "Soap" was known for its outrageously ridiculous plot lines such as alien abductions, mob hits and demonic possessions. The show featured two families, the rich Tates and the middle-class Campbell. Jessica Tate (Katherine Helmond) lived in a mansion with her husband Chester (Robert Mandan) and three kids Eunice, Corrine and Billy (Jennifer Salt, Diana Canova and Jimmy Baio). They also had a sarcastic butler Benson (Robert Guillaume).

Jessica's sister was Mary Campbell (Cathryn Damon) who was married to her second husband Burt (Richard Mulligan). Mary had two sons Danny (Ted Wass) and Jodie (Billy Crystal). Jodie was the first openly gay character to appear regularly in a prime time series. Burt's son Chuck (Jay Johnson) also lived with the Campbells and never went anywhere without his puppet Bob. Burt's other son Peter (Robert Urich) is murdered in the first season and the solution to that crime is one of the most famous cliffhangers in television history.

"Soap" caused a number of controversies that nearly led it to be pulled from broadcasts. Among the controversies were the use of salacious language, portraying homosexuality in a positive light and having Corrine have an affair with priest. Although the show was boycotted by a number of groups, the controversial nature of "Soap" gave it high ratings and a large number of viewers.

Answer: Autism

Sam Gardner (Keir Gilchrist) is a teenager on the autism spectrum. He lives in suburban Connecticut with his parents Doug and Elsa (Michael Rappaport and Jennifer Jason Leigh) and sister Casey (Brigette Lundy-Paine). Sam often has trouble doing everyday activities, although he excels in certain areas such a biology and art.

His therapist, Julia (Amy Okuda), and his family help him navigate the difficulties of high school and life.

Answer: Green Goblin

Norman Osborn was born the son of a wealthy businessman. However, his father became an alcoholic and lost everything and became abusive. Norman grew up to hate his father. As an adult, Norman started his own successful company Oscorp Industries but quickly becomes greedy and ruthless.

He turns into the Green Goblin when he an experimental formula for superstrength and superintelligence blew up in his face.

Answer: Walter Mitty

"The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" is a short story by James Thurber. In it, Walter Mitty experiences a series of exciting daydream adventures during his otherwise monotonous life. These daydreams include being a fighter pilot and a world-class surgeon. Walter Mitty is just but one of many male characters who fantasize throughout their daily life.

Answer: Stepford

In "The Stepford Wives", Joanna and Walter Eberhart move to the small town of Stepford, Connecticut. Joanna initially has trouble making friends with the other wives as they don't seem to have any interests at all. Joanna and her one new friend Bobbie notice all the other wives don't do anything outside the house at all. Bobbie fears something sinister is afoot.

When Bobbie becomes just like all the other wives, Joanna fears she will be next.

Answer: Mystic Pizza

Kat and Daisy Araujo work in Mystic Pizza, a pizzeria owned by Leona (Conchata Ferrell). Kat is brainy while Daisy is a wild child who wants nothing more than to fall in love and leave Mystic, Connecticut. "Mystic Pizza" is a coming of age story as Kat and Daisy experience the ups and downs of their small town life and explore their dreams and futures.

Answer: The Baby-Sitters Club

"The Baby-Sitters Club" was book series directed toward preteen girls. The series debuted in 1986 and was written by Ann M. Martin. "The Baby-Sitters Club" originally focused on Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia and Stacey and their adventures in babysitting as well as navigating life as a preteen and all its challenges. Over time and novels, different girls were added to the club.

Answer: Long Day's Journey into Night

"Long Day's Journey into Night" centers around the Tyrone family and their many problems. The patriarch James is stingy. The mother Mary is addicted to morphine. The older son James Jr. is a cad and younger son Edmund suffers from tuberculosis and is a socialist.

The Tyrones also enjoy whiskey in large quantities. The play focuses on their brutal honesty and viciousness as they confront each other.

Answer: Angela Bower

In "Who's the Boss", Tony Micelli (Tony Danza) was a baseball player who was forced to retire due to an injury. He takes a job as a housekeeper in Connecticut for careerwoman Angela Bower (Judith Light). Tony and Angela usually butted heads over who was really running the household.

The series also starred Katherine Helmond as Angela's frisky mother Mona, Alyssa Milano as Samantha, Tony's daughter and Danny Pintauro as Jonathan, Angela's son.

Answer: Damian Lewis

"Billions" is loosely based on a true story of U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara and his efforts to crack down on white-collar crime. Damian Lewis stars as Bobby Axelrod, a billionaire hedge fund manager whose business dealings earn the attention of Chuck Rhoades (Paul Giamatti) the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Rhoades constantly hopes to nab Axelrod but Bobby is able to use his acumen and generosity to his advantage.