Author Biography: BAMBOOMANIA

1.

  Classic TV: Character First Names    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

There have been a lot of great TV shows that have passed over the airways since the first black and white broadcasts. I have mentioned a few of my favorites in this quiz that asks if you can identify the program from some of the characters' first names.

Easier, 15 Qns, BAMBOOMANIA, Sep 02 24

Category: Mainly Characters

Easier
BAMBOOMANIA
Sep 02 24
1143 plays

2.

  Wacky Sitcom Neighbors    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

So many great sitcoms have graced our TV screens over the years. Some of my favorites have involved that special neighbor who "marches to the beat of a different drum". Remember Fred and Ethel? Gladys Kravitz? How many of these below do you recognize?

Easier, 10 Qns, BAMBOOMANIA, Jul 10 22

Category: Characters and Actors

Easier
BAMBOOMANIA
Jul 10 22
1449 plays

3.

  Name The Common Movie Actor    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

In this quiz, I will provide three movie titles and ask you, the quiz-taker, to tell me which actor appears in all three. This quiz is a follow-up to "Name the Common Movie Actress". Best of Luck!

Very Easy, 10 Qns, BAMBOOMANIA, Feb 23 21

Category: Name the People

Very Easy
BAMBOOMANIA
Feb 23 21
974 plays

4.

  "The Andy Griffith Show": Food, Drink and Spirits    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I grew up watching this great sitcom and could most definitely relate to the small town goings on. That's because I grew up in a place very similar to Mayberry. Note: All the questions in this quiz come from the first five seasons.

Tough, 10 Qns, BAMBOOMANIA, Oct 17 17

Category: Andy Griffith Show

Tough
BAMBOOMANIA
1817 plays

5.

  Name The Common Movie Actress    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

In this quiz, you will be shown a list of three movies. Choose the common actress who appears in each film. Good luck!

Easier, 10 Qns, BAMBOOMANIA, Dec 06 20

Category: Name the Player

Easier
BAMBOOMANIA
Dec 06 20
818 plays

6.

  Celebrating 50 Years of "Columbo"    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Lieutenant Columbo has been gracing the TV airwaves since 1971. Peter Falk starred as the LAPD homicide detective who was known for his rumpled raincoat, beat-up Peugeot convertible and his smelly cigars. Oh, and just one more thing - Enjoy!

Average, 15 Qns, BAMBOOMANIA, Nov 07 21

Category: Columbo

Average
BAMBOOMANIA
Nov 07 21
473 plays

7.

  "Star Trek TOS" - The Women in Spock's Life    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Captain Kirk usually got the girl in "The Original Series" but Mr. Spock had a few fascinating encounters as well. See how much you know about the females in his life!

Average, 10 Qns, BAMBOOMANIA, Sep 19 17

Category: Star Trek: Original Series

Average
BAMBOOMANIA
588 plays

8.

  Ten of My Favorite Quotations    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Some quotations are inspirational, some are humorous and some just make you think. These quotes are among my favorites so I rounded 'em up into this quiz. Several hints are sprinkled about for the lesser known sayings. Good luck!

Average, 10 Qns, BAMBOOMANIA, May 19 22

Category: Who Said It?

Average
BAMBOOMANIA
May 19 22
457 plays

9.

  Saturday Morning Cartoon Characters    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Some of my favorite memories of childhood are getting up early on Saturday morning and watching all the great cartoons. The shows in this quiz are all from the 1960s and 1970s. Have a nice stroll down memory lane!

Easier, 15 Qns, BAMBOOMANIA, Oct 04 17

Category: Mixture: Animated

Easier
BAMBOOMANIA
904 plays

10.

  "Seinfeld" and the New York Yankees    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I know it has been many years since the final episode aired but I still love watching "Seinfeld" via the re-runs. I am also a huge Yankees fan so I thought it might be fun to merge the two into a quiz.

Average, 10 Qns, BAMBOOMANIA, Aug 12 17

Category: 'Seinfeld' - Themed Quizzes

Average
BAMBOOMANIA
541 plays

11.

  Saturday Morning Cartoons from the '60s and '70s    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

When you were a kid there was nothing better than Saturday morning! And the best part of Saturday morning (aside from not having to go to school) were the cartoons on TV. I picked out some of my absolute favorites and swirled them into a fun quiz.

Average, 10 Qns, BAMBOOMANIA, Sep 01 17

Category: Mixture: Animated

Average
BAMBOOMANIA
701 plays

12.

  The M&M&M&M Boys: New York Yankee "M" Players    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

It has always been amazing to me just how many of the Yankee star players names began with the letter 'M'. Some players first name began with that letter, some players last. A few even had 'M' for both (remember #7?). This quiz is about some of those.

Easier, 10 Qns, BAMBOOMANIA, Mar 07 21

Category: Yankees Players

Easier
BAMBOOMANIA
Mar 07 21
259 plays

13.

  Musical Fruit    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

There are lots of fruity names used in the world of music so I thought it might be fun to create a quiz about some of them. It may be the name of the group or artist, part of the song title or even in the lyrics. Good luck!

Easier, 10 Qns, BAMBOOMANIA, Oct 29 17

Category: Fruit in Songs

Easier
BAMBOOMANIA
649 plays

14.

  Name The Common Actor/Actress    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is a quiz about some of my favorite actors and actresses from the big screen. I will list the titles of three movies and you determine which of the stars appeared in all three.

Average, 10 Qns, BAMBOOMANIA, Aug 10 17

Category: Name the Player

Average
BAMBOOMANIA
637 plays

15.

  'The Andy Griffith Show': The Women of Mayberry    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

I have always been a huge fan of "The Andy Griffith Show", especially the first 5 seasons that were filmed in black and white. All of the questions in this quiz are from those episodes.

Average, 15 Qns, BAMBOOMANIA, Aug 15 17

Category: Andy Griffith Show: Characters

Average
BAMBOOMANIA
864 plays

16.

  The Wonderful World of Nachos    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I absolutely love nachos - they are my favorite appetizer. Sometimes I even get them as my entree! If you are a nacho fan this will be a very easy quiz. Good luck!

Easier, 10 Qns, BAMBOOMANIA, Oct 09 17

Category: Incredible Edibles

Easier
BAMBOOMANIA
643 plays

17.

  U.S. Federal Currency Matching Quiz    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

You can earn it, spend it, invest it, save it or give it away but regardless, money dominates our day-to-day lives in America. In this quiz featuring U.S. paper currency, match the denomination with the individual who appears on the front of the bill.

Average, 10 Qns, BAMBOOMANIA, Mar 26 21

Category: U.S. Currency

Average
BAMBOOMANIA
Mar 26 21
314 plays

18.

  Barney Fife: Lawman, Lover, Lunatic ...    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

... and Leonard Blush wannabe. "The Andy Griffith Show" first aired in 1960. This quiz only covers the first five black & white seasons.

Average, 15 Qns, BAMBOOMANIA, Nov 12 20

Category: Andy Griffith Show: Characters

Average
BAMBOOMANIA
Nov 12 20
494 plays

19.

  The Rodney Dangerfield of Mayberry: Barney Fife    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

There are some episodes of "The Andy Griffith Show" that just don't show Bernard P. Fife any respect at all. In this quiz, you will encounter several of those fantastically funny shows featuring the comedy genius of Don Knotts!

Average, 10 Qns, BAMBOOMANIA, Mar 23 22

Category: Andy Griffith Show: Characters

Average
BAMBOOMANIA
Mar 23 22
338 plays

20.

  Name The Common Actor/Actress - Part Deux    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is the second part of my "Name the Common Actor/Actress" quiz. I just had so many favorites that weren't in the first quiz. I will list three different movies and you try to determine who appears in all three.

Average, 10 Qns, BAMBOOMANIA, Aug 11 17

Category: Name the Player

Average
BAMBOOMANIA
697 plays

21.

  The "Columbo" Murderers Matching Quiz    

Match Quiz

 15 Qns

This matching quiz asks you the quiz-taker to match the name of the guest murderer to the title of the episode. For the avid series fan, this shouldn't be too difficult. But if you are only a casual watcher, this could be a bit of a sticky wicket!

Average, 15 Qns, BAMBOOMANIA, Apr 02 22

Category: Columbo

Average
BAMBOOMANIA
Apr 02 22
327 plays

22.

  Gomer and Goober: Pyles of Fun on "TAGS"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Gomer and Goober Pyle, two of Mayberry's funniest citizens, are the subject of this quiz. They were cousins and both were employed at Wally's filling station at one time or another. All the questions are from the first five seasons.

Average, 10 Qns, BAMBOOMANIA, Mar 09 21

Category: Andy Griffith Show: Characters

Average
BAMBOOMANIA
Mar 09 21
404 plays

23.

  Favorite Christmas Movies and TV Specials    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

'Tis the season! This is a quiz about some of my favorite holiday TV specials and movies. If you believe in Santa I am sure you'll do well! Especially if you had kids that you could share these with. Good luck ....

Average, 15 Qns, BAMBOOMANIA, Dec 04 17

Category: Something in Common

Average
BAMBOOMANIA
448 plays

24.

  This Is The Moody Blues    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

FINALLY! The Moody Blues step into their rightful place at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. And only 30 years overdue! This is my quiz to celebrate their induction and to honor my all-time favorite band.

Average, 10 Qns, BAMBOOMANIA, May 12 18

Category: Moody Blues

Average
BAMBOOMANIA
268 plays

25.

  The Music of Studio 54: Love is in the Air ....    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

.... and in the song title. The address was 254 West 54th St in Midtown Manhattan and was quite a magical place. If you were lucky enough to get in! In this quiz, match the 'love' song title to the artist.

Average, 10 Qns, BAMBOOMANIA, Apr 30 22

Category: Dance Music

Average
BAMBOOMANIA
Apr 30 22
128 plays

26.

  Tom Petty - Thanks for the Music and the Memories    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is a short quiz to pay tribute to Tom Petty. He poured his heart and soul into his music which covered more than 40 years. Even if you don't know that much about him or his music take the quiz just to learn a bit about an amazingly prolific artist.

Average, 10 Qns, BAMBOOMANIA, Oct 08 17

Category: Petty, Tom

Average
BAMBOOMANIA
272 plays

27.

  The Mayberry-"Star Trek" Connection    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

There were lots of actors and actresses who appeared in both "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Star Trek - The Original Series". I thought it might be fun to make the jump from "America's Hometown" to "Space: The Final Frontier". Good luck!

Average, 10 Qns, BAMBOOMANIA, Feb 24 18

Category: Characters and Actors

Average
BAMBOOMANIA
259 plays

28.

  The Music of Studio 54: One-Word Song Titles    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Located in Midtown Manhattan, Studio 54 was 'the' place to be during the late 70s and early 80s. These are some of the songs you might have heard there during that time. Try and match the song to the artist.

Easier, 10 Qns, BAMBOOMANIA, Jun 05 20

Category: Dance Music

Easier
BAMBOOMANIA
Jun 05 20
213 plays

29.

  Musical Fruit: The Parody    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

As a follow-up to my earlier "Musical Fruit" quiz I have come up with some fictional music groups or artists that have some sort of fruit in their names. I'll give you the name of the group - you tell me the name of their fictional hit song. Have fun!

Average, 10 Qns, BAMBOOMANIA, Nov 02 17

Category: Music Word Play

Average
BAMBOOMANIA
280 plays

30.

  Musical Firsts    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz is a hodgepodge of musical firsts that highlight various artists and events.

Average, 10 Qns, BAMBOOMANIA, Mar 04 18

Category: Music Grab Bag for Experts

Average
BAMBOOMANIA
306 plays

31.

  A Salute To Jim Nabors: The Man Behind Gomer Pyle    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Jim Nabors was one of my favorite entertainers. He passed away in November 2017 and this quiz is a remembrance of him.

Average, 10 Qns, BAMBOOMANIA, Jan 15 18

Category: Celebrities M-P

Average
BAMBOOMANIA
247 plays

32.

  The Music of Studio 54: Dancing the Night Away    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Studio 54 opened its doors in April 1977 and on any given night you might have heard one or all of these songs. Match the song to the artist.

Average, 10 Qns, BAMBOOMANIA, Dec 09 19

Category: Dance Music

Average
BAMBOOMANIA
Dec 09 19
198 plays

33.

  The Music of Studio 54: Ladies' Night    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Studio 54 opened its doors in Manhattan on April 26, 1977 and if you were lucky enough to be tapped to come inside you may have heard any one of these songs. And tonight is Ladies' Night .... Enjoy yourself!

Average, 10 Qns, BAMBOOMANIA, Jan 05 20

Category: Dance Music

Average
BAMBOOMANIA
Jan 05 20
169 plays

34.

  Monkee-mania: Who Sang Lead?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I am still a huge fan of The Monkees, who first appeared on TV in 1966. In this quiz I will list the name of a song and you determine who sings the lead vocal. This quiz does not focus on their biggest hits but still songs most of you have heard.

Tough, 10 Qns, BAMBOOMANIA, Dec 25 19

Category: Monkees, The

Tough
BAMBOOMANIA
Dec 25 19
328 plays

35.

  Old Time Radio - Lum and Abner    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Lum and Abner was a radio comedy that ran from 1931 until 1954. There were 3,737 episodes that ran 4-5 nights a week and were mostly 15 minute broadcasts. There were 67 episodes that were 30 minutes in length.

Difficult, 10 Qns, BAMBOOMANIA, Mar 30 18

Category: US Old Time Radio

Difficult
BAMBOOMANIA
123 plays

36.

  That's My Mama    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This delightful comedy set in Washington, DC ran for two seasons during 1974-75, and featured Clifton Davis and Theresa Merritt. The sitcom was broadcast Wednesday nights on ABC with 39 total episodes.

Difficult, 10 Qns, BAMBOOMANIA, Feb 23 18

Category: T

Difficult
BAMBOOMANIA
123 plays