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Quiz about TV Characters
Quiz about TV Characters

TV Characters Test | Name The Show


Here are some questions about TV characters from well known TV shows. I'll name the characters you name the show. Good luck and have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by betben. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
betben
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
117,899
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
4853
Last 3 plays: Guest 69 (5/10), Guest 73 (5/10), Guest 174 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Governor James Gatling, Gretchen Kraus, Katie Gatling Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Peter Thornton, Harry Jackson, Penny Parker Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Elaine Benes, Newman, Uncle Leo

Answer: (One Word)
Question 4 of 10
4. Roger Addison, Carol Post, Winnie Kirkwood Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Officer Doug Penhall, Officer Tom Hanson, Captain Adam Fuller Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Dr. Sam Beckett, Rear Admiral Calavicci Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Mrs. Trumbull, Caroline Appleby, Betty Ramsey

Answer: (Three Words)
Question 8 of 10
8. Josephine Potter, Jennifer Lindley, Pacey Witter Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Howard Borden, Carol Kester Bondurant, Elliot Carlin Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Dr. Jack Morrison, Dr. Mark Craig, Dr. Donald Westphall Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 26 2024 : Guest 69: 5/10
Mar 22 2024 : Guest 73: 5/10
Mar 19 2024 : Guest 174: 10/10
Mar 04 2024 : Guest 96: 2/10
Feb 23 2024 : Guest 2: 4/10
Feb 19 2024 : Guest 99: 6/10
Feb 13 2024 : Guest 24: 9/10
Feb 12 2024 : Guest 209: 9/10
Jan 30 2024 : Guest 124: 5/10

Score Distribution

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Governor James Gatling, Gretchen Kraus, Katie Gatling

Answer: "Benson"

This spin-off of "Soap" had Benson now working for the Governor. Robert Guillaume starred as Benson in this sitcom that ran from 1979-1986.
2. Peter Thornton, Harry Jackson, Penny Parker

Answer: "MacGyver"

In this drama, former Special Forces agent Angus MacGyver (Richard Dean Anderson) found himself keeping the world safe by working for a secret agency called The Phoenix Foundation. This show aired for 1985-1992.
3. Elaine Benes, Newman, Uncle Leo

Answer: Seinfeld

"Seinfeld" was voted the top TV series of all time by TV Guide editors in 2002. This show about 'nothing' aired from 1990-1998.
4. Roger Addison, Carol Post, Winnie Kirkwood

Answer: "Mr. Ed"

The voice of Mr. Ed was provided by the multi-talented Alan "Rocky" Lane. This sitcom was one of the few TV series to start in syndication, then, be picked up by a major network. It aired from 1961-1966.
5. Officer Doug Penhall, Officer Tom Hanson, Captain Adam Fuller

Answer: "21 Jump Street"

Cops go undercover as high school students in this drama. Johnny Depp played Officer Hanson. "21 Jump Street" was one of the FOX networks big hits. It ran from 1987-1990 and then in syndication until 1991.
6. Dr. Sam Beckett, Rear Admiral Calavicci

Answer: "Quantum Leap"

This sci-fi/fantasy TV show starred Scott Bakula (Beckett) and Dean Stockwell (Calavicci). Providing the voice of "Ziggy", the computer was Deborah Pratt. This show aired from 1989-1993.
7. Mrs. Trumbull, Caroline Appleby, Betty Ramsey

Answer: I Love Lucy

"I Love Lucy" started out as a successful radio program called "My Favorite Husband". It first aired on TV in 1951 and aired until 1957. It returned back on the air from 1957-1960 as "The Lucy- Desi Comedy Hour".
8. Josephine Potter, Jennifer Lindley, Pacey Witter

Answer: "Dawson's Creek"

This teen drama focuses on the lives of four teenagers in Capeside, Massachusetts. It has been on the air since 1998 and stars James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams and Joshua Jackson.
9. Howard Borden, Carol Kester Bondurant, Elliot Carlin

Answer: "The Bob Newhart Show"

Bob Newhart starred as psychologist Bob Hartley in this sitcom that aired from 1972-1978. Also co-starring was Susanne Pleshette, Bill Daily, Peter Bonerz and Marcia Wallace.
10. Dr. Jack Morrison, Dr. Mark Craig, Dr. Donald Westphall

Answer: "St. Elsewhere"

This medical drama takes place at St. Eligius Hospital (aka St. Elsewhere) in Boston. This show aired from 1982-1988 and was the forerunner of other medical dramas such as "ER" and "Chicago Hope".
Source: Author betben

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