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"Sports Night" Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about "Sports Night" episodes and the actors behind the characters of this critically acclaimed television show.

A multiple-choice quiz by LStanton432. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
LStanton432

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
133,783

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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1051

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the pilot episode, which athlete is responsible for renewing Casey's faith in sports? Hint

Christian Patrick

Ntozake Nelson

Jayson Grissom

Tiger Woods

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who owns the Continental Sports Channel? Hint

Dana

J.J.

Luther

Isaac

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Question 3 of 10

3. What sport does Dan hate more than any other? Hint

Football

Baseball

Soccer

Rugby

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Question 4 of 10

4. Isaac hires a ratings expert to help boost ratings. Who does he hire? Hint

Corbin Davis

Ryan Jackson

Jack Tyler

Sam Donovan

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the name of Dana's younger brother? Hint

James

Jason

Kyle

Taylor

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Question 6 of 10

6. What actress with a recurring role appeared in a movie with Josh Charles prior to appearing in "Sports Night" together? Hint

Lisa Edelstein (Bobbi Bernstein)

Brenda Strong (Sally Sasser)

Jayne Brook (Abby Jacobs)

Teri Polo (Rebecca Wells)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which "Sports Night" star has appeared in no fewer than 4 other Aaron Sorkin-scripted shows/films? (As of spring 2003) Hint

Robert Guillaume

Josh Charles

Joshua Malina

Peter Krause

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Question 8 of 10

8. Robert Gulliaume has provided the voice of several animated characters. He gave a character life in the movie "The Lion King". Which character was it? Hint

Rafiki

Scar

Pumbaa

Mufasa

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Question 9 of 10

9. Peter Krause appeared as his character "Casey McCall" on an episode of another show in February 1999. Which show was it? Hint

"Spin City"

"Frasier"

"Caroline in the City"

"The West Wing"

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the episode "The Giants Win The Pennant..." why does Isaac not want to talk on camera about the baseball game he attended in 1951? Hint

He doesn't remember the game.

He is embarrased about his speech and appearance since his stroke.

He missed the final play.

He wants Dan to drop the piece.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the pilot episode, which athlete is responsible for renewing Casey's faith in sports?

Answer: Ntozake Nelson

Ntozake Nelson is an African long distance runner. After having his legs broken, he was told he would never walk again, but at the age of 41 he won a major long-distance race, setting a new world record.

2. Who owns the Continental Sports Channel?

Answer: Luther

Luther Sachs owns LutherCorp which owns CSC.

3. What sport does Dan hate more than any other?

Answer: Soccer

Dan hates soccer, but because CSC has signed a deal with the soccer league, he still has to report it. He is constantly making jokes about making the nets bigger and the low scores.

4. Isaac hires a ratings expert to help boost ratings. Who does he hire?

Answer: Sam Donovan

Sam Donovan was portrayed by William H. Macy. In 1997 William H. Macy married Felicity Huffman. Their first daughter, Sofia Grace, was born in 2000 and their second, Georgia Grace, was born in 2002.

5. What is the name of Dana's younger brother?

Answer: Kyle

In the episode "Kyle Whitaker's Got Two Sacks", Kyle gets busted on drug charges.

6. What actress with a recurring role appeared in a movie with Josh Charles prior to appearing in "Sports Night" together?

Answer: Jayne Brook (Abby Jacobs)

Jayne Brook and Josh Charles appeared together in the movie "Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead". They played brother and sister.

7. Which "Sports Night" star has appeared in no fewer than 4 other Aaron Sorkin-scripted shows/films? (As of spring 2003)

Answer: Joshua Malina

Joshua Malina has also appeared in "Malice", "A Few Good Men", "The American President" and "The West Wing".

8. Robert Gulliaume has provided the voice of several animated characters. He gave a character life in the movie "The Lion King". Which character was it?

Answer: Rafiki

Robert Guillaume's character Isaac offered Dana two tickets to see "The Lion King" in the episode "The Quality of Mercy at 29K". Inside joke perhaps?

9. Peter Krause appeared as his character "Casey McCall" on an episode of another show in February 1999. Which show was it?

Answer: "Spin City"

"Casey McCall" came to life on "Spin City".

10. In the episode "The Giants Win The Pennant..." why does Isaac not want to talk on camera about the baseball game he attended in 1951?

Answer: He missed the final play.

Isaac said he was washing his hands because he thought he had enough time to get back, when the game-winning home-run was hit. Dan later uses this story as an analogy to Dana to explain why she has seriously screwed up with Casey.

Source: Author LStanton432

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