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Quiz about Television Shows About Space
Quiz about Television Shows About Space

Television Shows About Space Trivia Quiz


The Rockets' Television Shows of Space Team Quiz. Take a ride with The Rockets and sail through television land of outer space.

A multiple-choice quiz by triviaguy245. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
triviaguy245
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
297,208
Updated
Aug 31 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
998
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 31 (10/10), Guest 2 (9/10), Guest 73 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What was the surname of the family in the 1960s television show, "Lost in Space"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who supplies the voice of Philip J. Fry on "Futurama?" Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In the BBC series, "Doctor Who," what is the name of the Doctor's home planet?
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Question 4 of 10
4. Who portrayed Captain Mal Reynolds on the Fox series "Firefly?"
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Question 5 of 10
5. In "The Simpsons," what are the names of the two aliens?
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Question 6 of 10
6. Bob Denver, television's Gilligan, starred in a 1970's children series about NASA maintenance workers. Can you name it?
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Question 7 of 10
7. George O'Hanlon provided the voice of George Jetson, from TV's animated show, "The Jetsons."


Question 8 of 10
8. What was the name of the 1965 television series which involved a family castaway in the universe?
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Question 9 of 10
9. What did the mischievous, but lovable, television alien named Alf like to eat the most?
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Question 10 of 10
10. What famous male movie star played the title alien role in television's, "Mork & Mindy?"
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Most Recent Scores
Mar 27 2024 : Guest 31: 10/10
Mar 22 2024 : Guest 2: 9/10
Mar 19 2024 : Guest 73: 9/10
Mar 07 2024 : Guest 172: 7/10
Feb 29 2024 : Guest 62: 5/10
Feb 21 2024 : Guest 50: 7/10
Feb 12 2024 : Guest 96: 3/10
Feb 05 2024 : turtle52: 9/10
Feb 05 2024 : Guest 66: 9/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What was the surname of the family in the 1960s television show, "Lost in Space"?

Answer: Robinson

"Lost in Space" was a television show about the Robinson family and their journey in search for a new planet other Earthlings can settle on. But unbeknownst to them, a stowaway by the name of Dr. Smith boards their ship and throws them off course.

Question submitted by Team Member TriviaGuy245.
2. Who supplies the voice of Philip J. Fry on "Futurama?"

Answer: Billy West

Phil Hartman was originally going to do the voice for Fry. But due to his death, Billy West took over the role. Phil Hartman had the privilege in having the "Futurama" character, Philip J. Fry, named after him.

Question submitted by Team Member Runaway_Drive.
3. In the BBC series, "Doctor Who," what is the name of the Doctor's home planet?

Answer: Gallifrey

"Doctor Who" is a science fiction programme produced by the BBC. It originally aired in 1963 and ran until 1989. In 2005, the series was renewed, updated and relaunched.

Question submitted by Team Member foamy1haup.
4. Who portrayed Captain Mal Reynolds on the Fox series "Firefly?"

Answer: Nathan Fillion

"Firefly" was a sci-fi/western series created by Joss Whedon, who also created "Buffy The Vampire Slayer" and "Angel". The show was cancelled after only 12 episodes. Despite its ratings failure, "Firefly" has developed a huge cult following. The hit movie "Serenity" is based on the television show.

Question submitted by Team Member ranbun.
5. In "The Simpsons," what are the names of the two aliens?

Answer: Kang and Kodos

"The Simpsons" is an animated TV show which premiered in the U.S. in 1987, as a short several minute segment, on "The Tracey Ullman Show." The Emmy award winning show was created by Matt Groening. The voice actors include, Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, and Nancy Cartwright.

Question submitted by Team Member Runaway_Drive.
6. Bob Denver, television's Gilligan, starred in a 1970's children series about NASA maintenance workers. Can you name it?

Answer: Far Out Space Nuts

"Far Out Space Nuts" only lasted one season on television. It starred Bob Denver and Chuck McCann, two NASA maintenance employees, who accidentally launch into space.

Question submitted by Team Member TriviaGuy245.
7. George O'Hanlon provided the voice of George Jetson, from TV's animated show, "The Jetsons."

Answer: True

"The Jetsons" was a prime-time cartoon series which ran from 1965-1966, and again in the 1980's. An animated film version was released in 1990 in movie theaters.

Question submitted by Team Member TriviaGuy245
8. What was the name of the 1965 television series which involved a family castaway in the universe?

Answer: Lost in Space

"Lost in Space" was about the Robinson family who became castaways in space because of a stowaway who set their spaceship off its course. This television series was produced by Irwin Allen and starred June Lockhart, Mark Goddard, Marta Kristen, Bill Mumy, Angela Cartwright, Guy Williams and Jonathan Harris. Both Bob May and Dick Tufeld played the part of the annoying robot.

Question submitted by Team Member funnytrivianna.
9. What did the mischievous, but lovable, television alien named Alf like to eat the most?

Answer: Cats

"Alf" was created by Paul Fusco and Tom Patchett. This television program was first aired in 1986. Alf was a furry talking alien, from the planet Melmac. He managed to crash land himself into the Tanner family garage. The Tanners took Alf in to hide him from the US military Alien Task Force until he could repair his spacecraft and return to his home planet. Alf's favorite food to dine on was cat and he was often seen chasing after the Tanner family's cat as well as other cats.

Question submitted by Team Member funnytrivianna.
10. What famous male movie star played the title alien role in television's, "Mork & Mindy?"

Answer: Robin Williams

Robin Williams starred in "Mork & Mindy" as Mork, an alien from the planet Ork. The show was created by Garry Marshall and ran from 1978-1982.

Question submitted by Team Member TriviaGuy245.
Source: Author triviaguy245

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