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Quiz about Trivial Television Names
Quiz about Trivial Television Names

Trivial Television Names Trivia Quiz


Here are some questions about character names and actor names on popular tv shows spanning from the 1950s to the present. All multiple choice. Good luck and have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by betben. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
betben
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
136,168
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
5393
Last 3 plays: snhha (10/10), Guest 174 (9/10), Guest 66 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who played the role of Grady on "Sanford and Son"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. On the show "Mannix", what was the name of the secretary played by Gail Fisher? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What is the name of the cat in the cartoon show "The Smurfs"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What were the 3 kids names on "Kate and Allie"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. On the show "M*A*S*H*", what was Radar O'Reilly's first name? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. On the TV show "Magnum P.I." What was Magnum's full name? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What was Fred Mertz' middle name on "I Love Lucy"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is the name of Phoebe's brother on the show "Friends"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who was the original Darrin on "Bewitched"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What was Jill's maiden name on "Home Improvement"? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 17 2024 : snhha: 10/10
Mar 16 2024 : Guest 174: 9/10
Mar 12 2024 : Guest 66: 7/10
Mar 08 2024 : Terri2050: 7/10
Feb 19 2024 : andymuenz: 6/10
Feb 05 2024 : Guest 209: 9/10
Feb 03 2024 : Guest 68: 4/10
Jan 30 2024 : Guest 129: 7/10

Score Distribution

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who played the role of Grady on "Sanford and Son"?

Answer: Whitman Mayo

Whitman Mayo played Grady on the sitcom "Sanford and Son" which aired from 1972-1977. Mr. Mayo went on to play Grady in his own television show aptly titled, "Grady" which aired briefly in 1975. He returned again as Grady on "Sanford Arms" in 1977.
2. On the show "Mannix", what was the name of the secretary played by Gail Fisher?

Answer: Peggy Fair

"Mannix" which starred Mike Connors as detective Joe Mannix aired from 1967-1975.
3. What is the name of the cat in the cartoon show "The Smurfs"?

Answer: Azreal

The animated cartoon "The Smurfs" was about blue creatures who were always being threatened by the evil Gargamel and his cat Azreal. It ran from 1981-1990.
4. What were the 3 kids names on "Kate and Allie"?

Answer: Jennie, Chip and Emma

This sitcom was about two divorced women (played by Susan Saint James and Jane Curtin) and their children. It aired from 1984-1989.
5. On the show "M*A*S*H*", what was Radar O'Reilly's first name?

Answer: Walter

The television series "M*A*S*H" was adapted from the hit movie of the same name which debuted in theaters in 1970. The TV show aired from 1972-1983. Gary Burghoff played Radar O'Reilly in both the movie and the television series.
6. On the TV show "Magnum P.I." What was Magnum's full name?

Answer: Thomas Sullivan Magnum

"Magnum P.I." starred Tom Selleck as the Hawaiian based detective. The series aired from 1980-1989.
7. What was Fred Mertz' middle name on "I Love Lucy"?

Answer: Hobart

The character of Fred Mertz was played by William Frawley but was originally casted for Gale Gordon who went on to play Mr. Mooney on "The Lucy Show" and Harrison Carter on "Here's Lucy".
8. What is the name of Phoebe's brother on the show "Friends"?

Answer: Frank

Actor Giovanni Ribisi played Phoebe's brother Frank Buffay, Jr. from 1996-1998.
9. Who was the original Darrin on "Bewitched"?

Answer: Dick York

Dick York was the original Darrin from 1964-1969. Dick Sargent became the 2nd Darrin from 1969-1972.
10. What was Jill's maiden name on "Home Improvement"?

Answer: Patterson

Actress Patricia Richardson played Jill Taylor, wife of Tim Taylor (Tim Allen) on the sitcom "Home Improvement" which aired from 1991-1999.
Source: Author betben

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