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Honoring New York City Trivia Quiz

New York City has been honored in music, film, and television more than any other place on Earth. Test your knowledge on NYC in entertainment.

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

Author
manhattanbound

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

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315,424

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. "Seen all the movie stars with their fancy cars and limousines; been high in the Rockies among the evergreens..." is a line from a classic Billy Joel song. Which song is it? Hint

New York State Is Mine

New York State of Mind

I Love New York

New York City Love Letter

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Question 2 of 10

2. NBC's hit series "Friends" (1994-2004)featured six twenty-something singles living life in the Big Apple. How much of the show was actually filmed in New York City? Hint

None of the footage was shot in New York City.

Only the street scenes.

Only stock footage of the city was used.

Filmed entirely in New York City.

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Question 3 of 10

3. Bryan Foy directed the first "all-talking" movie in history in 1928. A crime story set on Broadway, what is the name of this groundbreaking film? Hint

New York, New York

New York City Lights

The Great White Way

Lights of New York

4. Because of its sheer size and history, New York City has been a favorite of film directors. In an astounding 41 films, the City That Never Sleeps has been destroyed. Mimi Leder directed this film, which starred Elijah Wood and Tea Leoni. What is the name of the film? Hint

New York Disaster

The Ice Storm

Deep Impact

Bad Boys

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Question 5 of 10

5. This HBO series claimed New York City was "the fifth lady" of the show, which starred Cynthia Nixon as Miranda Hobbes and Chris Noth as Mr. Big. What is the name of the show? Hint

Hill Street Blues

Law and Order

Sex and the City

Law and Order: SVU

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the movie "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York" (1992), little Kevin stays at a famous New York City hotel on the edge of Central Park. What is the name of this landmark building? Hint

The Plaza Hotel

The Mark

The Stanhope Hotel

The Dakota

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the romantic comedy "You've Got Mail" (1998), starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, New York City's Upper West Side is prominently featured. One of the songs in the movie is the charming "I Guess The Lord Must Be In New York City". What folk singer recorded this song in 1969? Hint

John Denver

Harry Nilsson

Van Morrison

Harry Newton

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Question 8 of 10

8. The famous phrase "New York Minute" was turned into a hit song in 1989 by this lead singer of the Eagles. What is the name of the singer? Hint

Glenn Frey

Don Henley

Randy Meisner

Bernie Leadon

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Question 9 of 10

9. For nineteen years, this Emmy award-winning franchise has filmed exclusively in New York City. With three spin-off shows and a twentieth season in the making, this groundbreaking television show features stories "ripped from the headlines". What is the name of this television show? Hint

Law and Order

Hill Street Blues

Law and Order: SVU

Law and Order: Criminal Intent

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Question 10 of 10

10. Christopher Cross wrote these lyrics for a popular Dudley Moore film set in New York City: "If you get caught between the moon and New York City. I know it's crazy, but it's true". What classic '80s film co-starring Liza Minnelli featured this song? Hint

Arthur

Showtunes

Micki and Maude

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Seen all the movie stars with their fancy cars and limousines; been high in the Rockies among the evergreens..." is a line from a classic Billy Joel song. Which song is it?

Answer: New York State of Mind

Billy Joel released "New York State of Mind" in 1976 on the album "Turnstiles". Everyone from Barbara Streisand to the Muppets has covered it.

2. NBC's hit series "Friends" (1994-2004)featured six twenty-something singles living life in the Big Apple. How much of the show was actually filmed in New York City?

Answer: Only stock footage of the city was used.

"Friends" was filmed in Burbank, California, at the Warner Brothers studios. The series went into syndication shortly after the series officially ended.

3. Bryan Foy directed the first "all-talking" movie in history in 1928. A crime story set on Broadway, what is the name of this groundbreaking film?

Answer: Lights of New York

The film, which was released in 1928, starred Cullen Landis and Helene Costello.

Answer: Deep Impact

"Deep Impact" (1998) depicted a huge tidal wave rushing through the skyscrapers of New York and a tragic image of the Statue of Liberty in pieces, hitting the ocean floor.

5. This HBO series claimed New York City was "the fifth lady" of the show, which starred Cynthia Nixon as Miranda Hobbes and Chris Noth as Mr. Big. What is the name of the show?

Answer: Sex and the City

"Sex and the City" (1998-2004) was shot entirely in New York City; in fact, the Emmy-award winning series featured actual restaurants, museums, bars, and landmarks of The Big Apple. The series is in syndication, although deeply edited for television.

6. In the movie "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York" (1992), little Kevin stays at a famous New York City hotel on the edge of Central Park. What is the name of this landmark building?

Answer: The Plaza Hotel

The Plaza Hotel is classified as one of the only six-star hotels in the world, featuring two hundred eighty-two rooms and the finest, most luxurious hotel experiences known to man.

Answer: Harry Nilsson

Nilsson was born in Brooklyn, New York City.

8. The famous phrase "New York Minute" was turned into a hit song in 1989 by this lead singer of the Eagles. What is the name of the singer?

Answer: Don Henley

The song was first written for Henley's album "The End of the Innocence" (1989).

Answer: Law and Order

"Law and Order", which began in 1990, became famous for its revolving cast.

Answer: Arthur

"Arthur" (1981) was a bright comedy about a millionaire drunken playboy who finds true love on the wrong side of the tracks.

Source: Author manhattanbound

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