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Quiz about FunTrivia Television Mix Vol 11
Quiz about FunTrivia Television Mix Vol 11

FunTrivia Television Mix: Vol 11 Quiz


A mix of 10 Television questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!

A multiple-choice quiz by FTBot. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
FTBot
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
409,913
Updated
Aug 08 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
599
Last 3 plays: Guest 64 (8/10), Guest 146 (10/10), Guest 172 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. TV has given us several shows with different approaches to the Western genre, but which one of these TV series does NOT take place in the mid-west during the late 1800s? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What police television series aired on NBC from 1984 to 1989 and featured two fashionable police detectives in sunny Miami played by actors Don Johnson and Phillip Michael Thomas? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What TV show aired on CBS from 1957 to 1966, featured a cunning defense lawyer played by Raymond Burr and ranked within the top 25 shows in 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962 and 1963? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Zoe Ball took over from Claudia Winkleman on which TV series? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What was the title of the 1984 sitcom, where the main male character was the housekeeper for an upscale Connecticut family? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What type of cartoon character is Elmer Fudd? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Where is the tv series "Mindy Project" set? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. How many times did "M*A*S*H" miss the Top Ten in U.S. ratings in its 11 seasons on air? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The Cisco Kid had a horse named Diablo, but what was Cisco's sidekick Pancho's horse named? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In this holiday favorite television special, whose young heart, with a special gift, was filled with hatred for human-kind until he stood in the presence of baby Jesus, who allowed love back into his heart? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Apr 19 2024 : Guest 64: 8/10
Apr 19 2024 : Guest 146: 10/10
Apr 14 2024 : Guest 172: 8/10
Apr 14 2024 : Hayes1953: 5/10
Apr 13 2024 : toddruby96: 9/10
Apr 09 2024 : Peachie13: 9/10
Apr 04 2024 : Guest 75: 8/10
Apr 03 2024 : Guest 174: 8/10
Apr 01 2024 : Guest 174: 9/10

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. TV has given us several shows with different approaches to the Western genre, but which one of these TV series does NOT take place in the mid-west during the late 1800s?

Answer: Dynasty

"Dynasty" was a soap opera that originally ran between 1981 and 1989, with Joan Collins, Linda Evans and John Forsythe in the leading roles. "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" (1993-1998) and "Little House on the Prairie" (1974-1982) were more family-oriented tv-shows, while "Deadwood" (2004-2006) gave a more traditional view of the Wild West.

Question by player Icea
2. What police television series aired on NBC from 1984 to 1989 and featured two fashionable police detectives in sunny Miami played by actors Don Johnson and Phillip Michael Thomas?

Answer: Miami Vice

"Miami Vice" became a very popular television show in the 1980s. The series aired 111 episodes for five seasons. Actors Edward James Olmos, Don Johnson, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott and Phillip Michael Thomas were among the regular cast members. Most memorable was the detectives' fashionable outfits which included pastel colored t-shirts and jackets with rolled up sleeves.

Question by player milliesmall
3. What TV show aired on CBS from 1957 to 1966, featured a cunning defense lawyer played by Raymond Burr and ranked within the top 25 shows in 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962 and 1963?

Answer: Perry Mason

"Perry Mason" ran for 271 episodes from September 21, 1957 to September 4, 1966. The cast was played by Raymond Burr as Perry Mason, Barbara Hale as Della Street, William Hopper as Paul Drake, Ray Collins as Lt. Tragg from LA Police and William Talman as Hamilton Burger.

Question by player milliesmall
4. Zoe Ball took over from Claudia Winkleman on which TV series?

Answer: It Takes Two

"It Takes Two" is a companion show of BBC's "Strictly Come Dancing". It was originally hosted by Claudia Winkleman and Zoe Ball took over in 2011. Claudia presents the main show with Tess Daley.

Question by player mega44
5. What was the title of the 1984 sitcom, where the main male character was the housekeeper for an upscale Connecticut family?

Answer: Who's the Boss?

Tony Micelli, a former baseball player played by Tony Danza, became the housekeeper for Angela Bower and her family. Alyssa Milano from "Charmed" played his young daughter. The Britcom "Man About the House" spawned the US comedies "Three's Company" and its spin-off "The Ropers".

Question by player nyirene330
6. What type of cartoon character is Elmer Fudd?

Answer: human

Created by Warner Brothers, the Looney Tunes character is a human, most often hunting Bugs Bunny. There was also a Mrs. Fudd, though rarely seen. She had red hair, wore a green dress with a white apron, and talked like Elmer.

Question by player Blukitty
7. Where is the tv series "Mindy Project" set?

Answer: New York

The "Mindy Project" follows obstetrician Mindy Lahiri balancing her chaotic personal and professional life.

Question by player anthea84
8. How many times did "M*A*S*H" miss the Top Ten in U.S. ratings in its 11 seasons on air?

Answer: Once

Airing from September 17, 1972 to February 28, 1983, "M*A*S*H" had a successful eleven seasons and 256 episodes. Each of its seasons rated in the top ten except for season 4, which made a rating of 14. In fact, the last show had 105.9 million viewers, which was the most-watched series finale ever.

Question by player GLitsmyt
9. The Cisco Kid had a horse named Diablo, but what was Cisco's sidekick Pancho's horse named?

Answer: Loco

Toronado belonged to Zorro. Trigger was ridden by Roy Rogers. The Lone Ranger rode Silver.

Question by player wulfsbane
10. In this holiday favorite television special, whose young heart, with a special gift, was filled with hatred for human-kind until he stood in the presence of baby Jesus, who allowed love back into his heart?

Answer: The Little Drummer Boy

The well-loved, animated television show was first shown on NBC on December 19, 1968, and became an annual program for decades. It was produced by Rankin-Bass, in which the storyline was written from the song, "The Little Drummer Boy" (1941). The Vienna Boys' Choir provided the vocals for the solemn song in the animated film.

It was in the mid-80s, due to complaints from anti-religious groups that the show seemed to fade away. It was later taken up by ABC's Family cable network.

Question by player Lilady
Source: Author FTBot

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