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A Name, A Job, A Place - Name the TV Show Quiz


I'll give you one character described by their name, profession and hometown. Some are from cartoons and some are from live-action sitcoms. Can you match the show?
This is a renovated/adopted version of an old quiz by author r_u_jealous47

A matching quiz by wellenbrecher. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
39,138
Updated
Mar 15 26
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
40
Last 3 plays: realmccoy72 (10/10), krajack99 (10/10), Guest 174 (6/10).
(a) Drag-and-drop from the right to the left, or (b) click on a right side answer box and then on a left side box to move it.
QuestionsChoices
1. Ann, a nurse from Pawnee, Indiana  
  Psych
2. Ted, a robotics engineer from Los Angeles  
  Growing Pains
3. Gustavo, a fast-food manager from Albuquerque, New Mexico  
  Full House
4. Ted, an architect from New York City  
  How I Met Your Mother
5. Nadine, an entomologist from Hillwood, Washington  
  The Office
6. Lorelai, an inn manager from Stars Hollow, Connecticut  
  Breaking Bad
7. Jason, a psychiatrist from Huntingdon, New York  
  Gilmore Girls
8. Pam, a receptionist from Scranton, Pennsylvania  
  Hey Arnold!
9. Shawn, a crime consultant from Santa Barbara, California  
  Parks and Recreation
10. Joey, a stand-up comedian from San Francisco  
  Small Wonder





Select each answer

1. Ann, a nurse from Pawnee, Indiana
2. Ted, a robotics engineer from Los Angeles
3. Gustavo, a fast-food manager from Albuquerque, New Mexico
4. Ted, an architect from New York City
5. Nadine, an entomologist from Hillwood, Washington
6. Lorelai, an inn manager from Stars Hollow, Connecticut
7. Jason, a psychiatrist from Huntingdon, New York
8. Pam, a receptionist from Scranton, Pennsylvania
9. Shawn, a crime consultant from Santa Barbara, California
10. Joey, a stand-up comedian from San Francisco

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Ann, a nurse from Pawnee, Indiana

Answer: Parks and Recreation

Ann Perkins, played by Rashida Jones, is a character in the sitcom "Parks and Recreation", which aired from 2009 to 2015 on NBC. Jones was initially cast as a guest star in the pilot episode but was promoted to a series regular due to positive reception. Ann works as a nurse at Pawnee Memorial Hospital, where she treats local residents and often collaborates with the Parks and Recreation Department on public health initiatives, such as flu shot clinics and wellness programmes.
2. Ted, a robotics engineer from Los Angeles

Answer: Small Wonder

Ted Lawson, played by Dick Christie, is a character in the sitcom "Small Wonder", which ran from 1985 to 1989 on first-run syndication. Ted is the family patriarch and a robotics engineer at Techtronics Industries. He secretly builds a humanoid robot named Vicki in his garage to help with household chores and passes her off as an adopted daughter, hiding her true nature from neighbours.
3. Gustavo, a fast-food manager from Albuquerque, New Mexico

Answer: Breaking Bad

Gustavo "Gus" Fring, played by Giancarlo Esposito, is a character in the AMC drama series "Breaking Bad" (2008 to 2013). Esposito joined the cast in season 2 as the polite yet ruthless owner and manager of the "Los Pollos Hermanos" fast-food chain in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Gus uses this legitimate business as a front for his extensive methamphetamine distribution network, while keeping up a respectable public image.
4. Ted, an architect from New York City

Answer: How I Met Your Mother

Ted Mosby, played by Josh Radnor, is a character in the sitcom "How I Met Your Mother", which aired on CBS from 2005 to 2014. As one of the series' central narrators, Ted is an architect based in New York City who works on various building projects while searching for love. He frequently shares stories with his friends at their favourite Manhattan bar, MacLaren's Pub.
5. Nadine, an entomologist from Hillwood, Washington

Answer: Hey Arnold!

Voiced by Lauren Tom, Nadine is a character in the animated series "Hey Arnold!", which aired on Nickelodeon from 1996 to 2004. She is a fourth-grade student in the fictional city of Hillwood, Washington, and is depicted as a bug enthusiast who collects and studies insects as an aspiring entomologist. Nadine is a talented musician who plays the violin.
6. Lorelai, an inn manager from Stars Hollow, Connecticut

Answer: Gilmore Girls

Lauren Graham portrayed Lorelai Gilmore in "Gilmore Girls" (2000-2007, The WB/CW). Lorelai runs the Independence Inn in Stars Hollow, Connecticut, where she is responsible for reservations, supervising the housekeeping staff, and organising special events, all while raising her teenage daughter, Rory.
7. Jason, a psychiatrist from Huntingdon, New York

Answer: Growing Pains

Alan Thicke played Jason Seaver in the television series "Growing Pains" (ABC, 1985-1992). In the series, Jason is a practising psychiatrist working from his home office in Huntington, Long Island, New York. He counsels patients on mental health issues while fulfilling his roles as a husband to Maggie and a father to Mike, Carol, Ben, and Chrissy.
8. Pam, a receptionist from Scranton, Pennsylvania

Answer: The Office

Pam Beesly, played by Jenna Fischer, appears throughout "The Office" (2005-2013, NBC). Starting as a receptionist at Dunder Mifflin Paper Company in Scranton, Pennsylvania, she handles phone calls, manages office supplies, and greets visitors, all the while developing her artistic skills. She later advances into sales and management roles within the branch.
9. Shawn, a crime consultant from Santa Barbara, California

Answer: Psych

James Roday Rodriguez portrays Shawn Spencer across all eight seasons of "Psych" (2006-2014, USA Network). Posing as a psychic detective, he works as a crime consultant for the Santa Barbara Police Department in California, using his exceptional observational skills and photographic memory to solve cases.

His best friend, Burton "Gus" Guster, assists him, and together they help lead detective Carlton Lassiter and Chief Karen Vick solve crimes.
10. Joey, a stand-up comedian from San Francisco

Answer: Full House

In the sitcom "Full House" (ABC, 1987-1995), Dave Coulier played Joey Gladstone, the Tanner family's live-in comedian from San Francisco. He juggles stand-up gigs at local comedy clubs with raising his late sister Pam's daughters, entertaining them with his cartoon impressions and silly antics. He later lands lucrative voice-over work for commercials.
Source: Author wellenbrecher

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