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Quiz about TV Shows Set in the South Florida Area
Quiz about TV Shows Set in the South Florida Area

TV Shows Set in the South Florida Area Quiz


Do you remember these TV shows set in South Florida?

A multiple-choice quiz by SMiami. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
SMiami
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
381,411
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
462
Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (7/10), Guest 66 (9/10), Guest 209 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Two undercover cops, Sonny (Don Johnson) and Tubbs (Phillip Michael Thomas) watched over the streets of Miami and the beaches. South Beach was used as a backdrop for some outstanding views as well as downtown Miami.
What was the name of this 1980s crime drama series, produced by Michael Mann?
Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Another show of the 1980s was set in a Miami home. This comedy was about four older ladies. They were Blanche, Dorothy, Rose and Sophia. Need I say more? What is the name of this funny sitcom? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The "Golden Girls" had a spin off that featured a doctor by the name of Harry Weston (Richard Mulligan). After his wife passed away, his two adult daughters, Carol (Dinah Manoff) and Barbara (Kristy McNichol), moved back into the family home with their dad in Miami. Bear the gog was their big dog, Dreyfus. They were neighbors of the Girls. Can you name this TV show? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This show opened with the theme song, "Won't Get Fooled Again", sung by The Who.
Ex-homicide detective Horatio Caine (David Caruso) led his forensic team, using highly elaborate computerized methods, to solve intricate cases. What is the name of this crime drama?
Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. This variety show featured Joe the Bartender as one of its characters. The June Taylor dancers were also a big part of this broadcast, Johnny Olson was the announcer and Sammy Spear and his orchestra provided the tunes. It was shot on location, in Miami Beach at the auditorium named after the star of the show. What is the name of this funny variety show?
Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This show was a remake of the 1970s series of the same name. Charlie Townsend was still in charge of his three ladies, Abby (Rachael Taylor) once a princess, Kate (Annie Ilonzeh) once a Miami cop and Eve (Minka Kelly) once a street racer. Since working together for Charlie, these ladies began a close bond as friends and detectives in sunny Miami. Can you name this show? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This show was about a Miami blood splatter expert. He was also a serial killer that lived by The Code. The Code had two main parts, never get caught and never kill an innocent. His sister, Debra Morgan, was a lieutenant for the Miami police department. Can you name this show? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Omar Benson Miller, from "CSI Miami", plays a retired NFL lineman who became a car salesman. The star of this show is Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. He plays a retired football star and wants to be a financial manager. This show is filmed on location in the Miami area. Can you name this HBO show? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Dr. Sean McNamara (Dylan Walsh) and Dr. Christian Troy (Julian McMahon) starred in this FX series. It was originally set in Miami, but by the fourth season the characters moved to LA. It ran its 100 episodes from 2003 until 2010. Do you know the name of this show? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. This show began in 1964 and ran until 1967. Porter Ricks (Brian Kelly) was the Warden at the Coral Key Park and Marine Preserve. He had two sons, Sandy (Luke Halpin) and Bud (Tommy Nordon). Together they had a companion animal. Many adventures were had by this group. It was set and filmed in Miami. The Miami Seaqurium was used for much of the filming. Can you name this show? Hint



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Mar 22 2024 : Guest 174: 7/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Two undercover cops, Sonny (Don Johnson) and Tubbs (Phillip Michael Thomas) watched over the streets of Miami and the beaches. South Beach was used as a backdrop for some outstanding views as well as downtown Miami. What was the name of this 1980s crime drama series, produced by Michael Mann?

Answer: Miami Vice

Sonny's white jacket started a fashion trend. Male, female, young and old, got into the "Miami Vice" groove by wearing the white jacket, with a cotton collarless T-shirt, and loose linen slacks.
The Art Deco architecture, used in some shots, distinguished South Beach from the rest of the Miami area.
2. Another show of the 1980s was set in a Miami home. This comedy was about four older ladies. They were Blanche, Dorothy, Rose and Sophia. Need I say more? What is the name of this funny sitcom?

Answer: The Golden Girls

Dorothy (Bea Arthur), Rose (Betty White), Blanche (Rue McClanahan) and Sophia (Estelle Getty), were the stars of this hilarious show. This show was set in the Miami area but shot live at the Ren-Mar studios, located in Hollywood, California. The address used for the ladies' home in Miami was 6151 Richmond Street. But, it was really a home in Brentwood, with the address of 245 N. Saltair Ave. that was used for shots of the Girls' dwelling.
Whenever you hear the theme song, "Thank You for Being a Friend", memories of the "Golden Girls" come alive.
3. The "Golden Girls" had a spin off that featured a doctor by the name of Harry Weston (Richard Mulligan). After his wife passed away, his two adult daughters, Carol (Dinah Manoff) and Barbara (Kristy McNichol), moved back into the family home with their dad in Miami. Bear the gog was their big dog, Dreyfus. They were neighbors of the Girls. Can you name this TV show?

Answer: Empty Nest

This is another one of those shows that was set in Miami and shot in the Ren-Mar Studios in Hollywood, California. Dr. Weston had a wise cracking, Southern nurse named Laverne (Park Overall), that added spunk to this sitcom. Many famous guest stars appeared on the show. A few named were Jane Lynch, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Geraldo Rivera, and Jeffrey Tambor.
4. This show opened with the theme song, "Won't Get Fooled Again", sung by The Who. Ex-homicide detective Horatio Caine (David Caruso) led his forensic team, using highly elaborate computerized methods, to solve intricate cases. What is the name of this crime drama?

Answer: CSI Miami

While some of this show was filmed in California, there were plenty of scenes shot in the Miami-Dade County area including Miami Beach, Coconut Grove, and Coral Gables. Emily Procter played Calleigh Duquesne, who was second to Horatio. Some of the guest stars were Dean Cain, Eric Roberts, Debi Mazar and Heidi Klum, who played herself.
5. This variety show featured Joe the Bartender as one of its characters. The June Taylor dancers were also a big part of this broadcast, Johnny Olson was the announcer and Sammy Spear and his orchestra provided the tunes. It was shot on location, in Miami Beach at the auditorium named after the star of the show. What is the name of this funny variety show?

Answer: The Jackie Gleason Show

This show ran from 1966-1970. Gleason had some trendy sayings like "Pow, Right in Kisser", "How Sweet It Is", "One of These Days, Alice" and most memorable is "And Away We Go". The last one is engraved on his grave site.
6. This show was a remake of the 1970s series of the same name. Charlie Townsend was still in charge of his three ladies, Abby (Rachael Taylor) once a princess, Kate (Annie Ilonzeh) once a Miami cop and Eve (Minka Kelly) once a street racer. Since working together for Charlie, these ladies began a close bond as friends and detectives in sunny Miami. Can you name this show?

Answer: Charlie's Angels

This show's executive producer was Drew Barrymore. She was one of the Angels in the movie production. This show aired in 2011, only four episodes, as the ratings were extremely poor.
The show was actually filmed on Miami Beach. The Savoy Hotel located at 425 Ocean Drive, was used for The Townsend Agency office.
7. This show was about a Miami blood splatter expert. He was also a serial killer that lived by The Code. The Code had two main parts, never get caught and never kill an innocent. His sister, Debra Morgan, was a lieutenant for the Miami police department. Can you name this show?

Answer: Dexter

In the first episode of the first season, a dismembered body of a prostitute was found in the pool of the Seven Seas Motel. It is located at 5940 Biscayne Blvd. The Ice Truck Killer was the serial murderer at this time. The apartment in Miami, where Dexter lived, was called the Palm Terrace.

It was where he hid his slides of his victims in the AC unit. It is actually called the Bay Harbor Club condos and it is located at 1155 103rd Street, out on Bay Harbor Island. The rest of the show was filmed in California.
8. Omar Benson Miller, from "CSI Miami", plays a retired NFL lineman who became a car salesman. The star of this show is Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. He plays a retired football star and wants to be a financial manager. This show is filmed on location in the Miami area. Can you name this HBO show?

Answer: Ballers

Filming a TV show about football in the Miami area makes it easy because of the many athletes that live there. Dwayne Johnson also owns a home in Miami. There were no sets used in filming the first season. They shot at actual locations.
9. Dr. Sean McNamara (Dylan Walsh) and Dr. Christian Troy (Julian McMahon) starred in this FX series. It was originally set in Miami, but by the fourth season the characters moved to LA. It ran its 100 episodes from 2003 until 2010. Do you know the name of this show?

Answer: Nip/Tuck

Long Beach, California is where this show was filmed as it resembles South Florida. Vanessa Redgrave, Portia de Rossi, Rosie O'Donnell, and Sharon Gless were some of the actors that played reoccurring characters on the show.
10. This show began in 1964 and ran until 1967. Porter Ricks (Brian Kelly) was the Warden at the Coral Key Park and Marine Preserve. He had two sons, Sandy (Luke Halpin) and Bud (Tommy Nordon). Together they had a companion animal. Many adventures were had by this group. It was set and filmed in Miami. The Miami Seaqurium was used for much of the filming. Can you name this show?

Answer: Flipper

The Miami Seaquarium is on Key Biscayne and it was used to film "Gentle Ben" as well as "Flipper". The same house was used for both shows. Martin Sheen, Burt Reynolds, Adrienne Bourbeau, and Barbara Feldon were some of the guest stars that were on the show.
Source: Author SMiami

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