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NBC Primetime Trivia Quiz

This quiz should be simple if you watch the channel NBC a lot. I will give you characters, a short summary of the show, or actors, and you tell me what NBC primetime show it is.

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

Author
lilweezer

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
137,866

Updated
Apr 22 23

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
17 / 20

Plays
2331

Last 3 plays: sabbaticalfire (4/20), Guest 24 (15/20), Guest 174 (18/20).

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Question 1 of 20

1. Which of these was a powerful drama set in the 1960s with characters Meg, Helen, Jack and JJ. Hint

'American Hopes'

'American Bandstand'

'American Dreams'

'American Life'

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Question 2 of 20

2. A one hour drama series that gives viewers a look at prosecutors in the San Diego County District Attorney's office while they get ready for and try cases was called... Hint

'Law and Order'

'Crime and Punishment'

'Criminal Intent'

'Crossing Jordan'

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Question 3 of 20

3. Jill Hennessy, Ken Howard, and Miguel Ferrer starred in which show? Hint

'Friends'

'Law and Order'

'Crossing Jordan'

'Crime and Punishment'

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Question 4 of 20

4. Tom Cavanagh, Julie Bowen, Leslie Boone and Josh Randall starred in this romantic comedy set in the town of Stuckeyville. Hint

'Ed'

'Providence'

'Friends'

'Will and Grace'

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Question 5 of 20

5. Some characters in this show are: Dr. Crane, Martin, Daphne, and Roz. Which show was it? Hint

'Providence'

'Ed'

'Frasier'

'Friends'

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Question 6 of 20

6. Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Joey, Chandler and Ross were characters in which show? Hint

'Hidden Hills'

'Providence'

'Friends'

'Scrubs'

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Question 7 of 20

7. Which show followed a talented producer named Jake who goes to Miami, Florida, to turn around the worst morning show in the country? Hint

'Will and Grace'

'Frasier'

'Hidden Hills'

'Good Morning Miami'

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Question 8 of 20

8. Which show followed the surprising life of two couples living in wacky, crazy and silly side of suburbia? Hint

'Crossing Jordan'

'Good Morning Miami'

'Hidden Hills'

'Ed'

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Question 9 of 20

9. Which show follows the staff of the made-up magazine 'Blush'? Hint

'Will and Grace'

'Just Shoot Me'

'Ed'

'Hidden Hills'

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Question 10 of 20

10. Jesse L. Martin, Jerry Orbach and Elisabeth Rohm starred in which show? Hint

'Criminal Intent'

'Law and Order'

'Crossing Jordan'

'Crime and Punishment'

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Question 11 of 20

11. Which of these was a comedy that started off by following three medical interns? Hint

'Will and Grace'

'Scrubs'

'ER'

'Friends'

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Question 12 of 20

12. Abigail Bartlet, Charlie Young, Sam Seaborn and Donna Moss are characters on which show? Hint

'The West Wing'

'ER'

'The Apprentice'

'Law and Order'

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Question 13 of 20

13. Which powerful drama takes place in the emergency room and follows Drs. Carter, Corday, Romano and Lewis? Hint

'Emergency'

'ER'

'Scrubs'

'Providence'

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Question 14 of 20

14. Which show follows the lives of police, firemen and paramedics on the 3-11pm shift? Hint

'Third Watch'

'Law and Order'

'Crossing Jordan'

'Scrubs'

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Question 15 of 20

15. Which show follows the life of a LA club singer? Hint

'Watching Ellie'

'Will and Grace'

'Scrubs'

'Hidden Hills'

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Question 16 of 20

16. Karen, Jack, Will and Grace were the characters in which show? Hint

'Karen and Jack'

'Will and Jack'

'Karen and Will'

'Will and Grace'

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Question 17 of 20

17. Which show involves people doing crazy things, for example, eating slugs and getting buried alive in worms? Hint

'Scrubs'

'Fear Factor'

'Watching Ellie'

'Cat Eats Cat'

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Question 18 of 20

18. Which show follows Allen's attempts to recruit talented people across the U.S. and send them to "boot camp". Hint

'Fame'

'Hidden Hills'

'American Idol'

'Superstar'

19. Which series aired when fifteen women competed for one man; the women hoped to find love but learn that there is also a million dollars at stake, however, the winner and the bachelor don't know that she must choose between the man or the money? Hint

'Bachelor'

'For Love or Money'

'Joe Millionare'

'Bachelorette'

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Question 20 of 20

20. Brooke Burns was a co-host of which show? Hint

'Meet My Folks'

'For Love or Money'

'Dog Eat Dog'

'Hidden Hills'

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Apr 16 2024 : sabbaticalfire: 4/20
Apr 02 2024 : Guest 24: 15/20
Apr 02 2024 : Guest 174: 18/20
Mar 02 2024 : Guest 174: 18/20
Feb 27 2024 : Guest 176: 13/20

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these was a powerful drama set in the 1960s with characters Meg, Helen, Jack and JJ.

Answer: 'American Dreams'

Actress Brittany Snow plays Meg on this show. Helen is played by Gail O'Grady and Will Estes portrays JJ. Tom Verica plays Jack.

2. A one hour drama series that gives viewers a look at prosecutors in the San Diego County District Attorney's office while they get ready for and try cases was called...

Answer: 'Crime and Punishment'

This series is unscripted. Dick Wolf and Bill Guttentag produce the show.

3. Jill Hennessy, Ken Howard, and Miguel Ferrer starred in which show?

Answer: 'Crossing Jordan'

This show takes place in Boston. It premiered on September 24, 2001.

4. Tom Cavanagh, Julie Bowen, Leslie Boone and Josh Randall starred in this romantic comedy set in the town of Stuckeyville.

Answer: 'Ed'

Cavanagh was also part of the cast of 'Providence', another NBC show. It premiered October 8, 2000.

5. Some characters in this show are: Dr. Crane, Martin, Daphne, and Roz. Which show was it?

Answer: 'Frasier'

Kelsey Grammar won an Emmy for his role of Dr. Frasier Crane. He also had a role on 'Another Life to Live'.

6. Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Joey, Chandler and Ross were characters in which show?

Answer: 'Friends'

'Friends' premiered in 1994. It has received 44 Emmy nominations during its ten seasons on TV.

7. Which show followed a talented producer named Jake who goes to Miami, Florida, to turn around the worst morning show in the country?

Answer: 'Good Morning Miami'

This show premiered on Thursday September 26 in 2002. It is produced by Tim Kaiser.

8. Which show followed the surprising life of two couples living in wacky, crazy and silly side of suburbia?

Answer: 'Hidden Hills'

Peter Segal and Ric Swartzlander are writers and executive producers of this show. It premiered September 24, 2002.

9. Which show follows the staff of the made-up magazine 'Blush'?

Answer: 'Just Shoot Me'

During the 2001-02 season, 'Just Shoot Me' was primetime's third ranked comedy among adults 18-49. David Spade stars in this show. He also starred on 'Saturday Night Live'.

10. Jesse L. Martin, Jerry Orbach and Elisabeth Rohm starred in which show?

Answer: 'Law and Order'

'Law and Order' has entered its thirteenth season and was television's longest running drama. It premiered on October 30, 1990.

11. Which of these was a comedy that started off by following three medical interns?

Answer: 'Scrubs'

'Scrubs' won two Emmy awards when it first debuted. It premiered on a Tuesday in 2001, but since then it changed to Thursdays. The main characters started as residents, but moved up the chain of command as the series progressed.

12. Abigail Bartlet, Charlie Young, Sam Seaborn and Donna Moss are characters on which show?

Answer: 'The West Wing'

When it first debuted 'The West Wing' won 13 Emmys. It debuted on September 22, 1999.

13. Which powerful drama takes place in the emergency room and follows Drs. Carter, Corday, Romano and Lewis?

Answer: 'ER'

'ER' was created by Michael Crichton. Noah Wyle and Sherry Stringfield starred in this show. George Clooney also starred at one time.

14. Which show follows the lives of police, firemen and paramedics on the 3-11pm shift?

Answer: 'Third Watch'

Michael Beach, Coby Bell, and Amy Carlson starred in this show. It was created by Edward Allen Bernero and John Wells.

15. Which show follows the life of a LA club singer?

Answer: 'Watching Ellie'

Julia Louis-Dreyfus portrayed Ellie in this comedy. She was also on 'Seinfeld'.

16. Karen, Jack, Will and Grace were the characters in which show?

Answer: 'Will and Grace'

'Will and Grace' has had five seasons as I write this, and has won several Emmys. Although set in NYC, it originated in California.

17. Which show involves people doing crazy things, for example, eating slugs and getting buried alive in worms?

Answer: 'Fear Factor'

Matt Kunitz was the executive producer of this show. Mark Hewlett was the 'Fear Factor' champion.

18. Which show follows Allen's attempts to recruit talented people across the U.S. and send them to "boot camp".

Answer: 'Fame'

Viewers watching from their homes determined who gets fame. The contestants on this show could be as young as 16.

Answer: 'For Love or Money'

Jordan Murphy, from 'Boston Public' was the host of this show. It was six episodes long.

20. Brooke Burns was a co-host of which show?

Answer: 'Dog Eat Dog'

Whoever won in this show received $25,000.

Source: Author lilweezer

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