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FunTrivia Television Mix: Vol 24 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.

Author
FTBot

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
416,393

Updated
May 02 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
508

Last 3 plays: Alison4 (10/10), flambozo (10/10), Guest 174 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. While it was initially a horse racing term dating back to 1931, which of the following phrases has been made famous for television audiences by the popular game show "Jeopardy!"? Hint

Second Spin

Daily Double

Daily Spin

Second Double

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the voice of Charlie in the original 1970s TV series 'Charlie's Angels'? Hint

Christopher Cazenove

John Forsythe

David Doyle

Charlton Heston

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which actress voices two characters on "The Boondocks", and shares a last name with a famous civil rights leader? Hint

Nancy Cartwright

Regina King

Tara Strong

Yeardley Smith

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which TV detective was confined to a wheelchair? Hint

Cannon

Ironside

Kojak

Magnum

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Question 5 of 10

5. Fictional character Jonas Grumby, from a 1960s situation comedy about a shipwreck, was also known as what maritime name? Hint

Captain

Skipper

First Mate

Boatwain

6. As part of a running joke by the show's creators, which of the four main characters in Comedy Central cartoon "South Park" was often killed off at the end of an episode, just to reappear healthy and alive in the next episode? Hint

Stan

Kenny

Kyle

Cartman

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which TV show running from 1966-1971 featured Buffy, Jody, Cissy, Mr. French, and Uncle Bill? Hint

Brady Bunch

My Three Sons

Partridge Family

Family Affair

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Question 8 of 10

8. What club did Ricky Ricardo work at during "I Love Lucy"? Hint

Club Soda

The Little Italy Room

Club Havana

Tropicana Club

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the original "Star Trek" series, who was the captain of the starship, USS Enterprise, before Captain James T. Kirk? Hint

Montgomery Scott

Christopher Pike

Leonard McCoy

Spock

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following reality competition programs never had a permanent host? Hint

Road Rules

Big Brother

America's Next Top Model

Dancing with the Stars

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. While it was initially a horse racing term dating back to 1931, which of the following phrases has been made famous for television audiences by the popular game show "Jeopardy!"?

Answer: Daily Double

A "Daily Double" appears three times an episode, once in the first round and twice in the second round. A daily double allows the player who finds it to risk none-to-all of his/her money on one question, thus sometimes determining the outcome of a game.

Question by player dim_dude

2. Who was the voice of Charlie in the original 1970s TV series 'Charlie's Angels'?

Answer: John Forsythe

This actor also appeared in the long running TV series 'Dynasty'.

Question by player Coolbabe1uk

3. Which actress voices two characters on "The Boondocks", and shares a last name with a famous civil rights leader?

Answer: Regina King

Regina King won a BET award for Best Actress in 2005. Ironically, one of the "Boondocks" characters she voices, Huey Freeman, is known as a very outspoken opponent of BET.

Question by player Dr. Merkw�rdig

4. Which TV detective was confined to a wheelchair?

Answer: Ironside

Robert T. Ironside, played by Raymond Burr, was a San Francisco detective whose career had been ended following a gunshot wound, which had left him paralysed from the waist down. He was appointed a 'special department consultant', and given specially adapted vehicles, to allow him to continue his fight against crime. "Ironside" was originally broadcast on NBC from 1967-75.

Question by player Dizart

5. Fictional character Jonas Grumby, from a 1960s situation comedy about a shipwreck, was also known as what maritime name?

Answer: Skipper

Alan Hale, Jr. starred as the skipper of the S.S. Minnow on the TV series "Gilligan's Island."

Question by player noload

Answer: Kenny

"South Park" creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone finally put the "Kenny dies in every episode" gag to rest in the 5th season episode "Kenny Dies", in which main character Kenny was killed off for an entire year. He would not reappear until Season 6 episode "Red Sleigh Down". The gag was subsequently dropped from the program.

Question by player gandalfthegrey

7. Which TV show running from 1966-1971 featured Buffy, Jody, Cissy, Mr. French, and Uncle Bill?

Answer: Family Affair

At the beginning of the series, Uncle Bill inherits twins, Buffy and Jody and their older sister, Cissy from his late brother. Mr. French, his gentlemen's gentleman is appalled at first, but begins to really love the children, and actively helps to raise them.

Question by player Trufflesss

8. What club did Ricky Ricardo work at during "I Love Lucy"?

Answer: Tropicana Club

Played by Lucille Ball's real-life husband, Desi Arnaz, the character was the band leader at the Tropicana Club for most of the series. The club was also the place where he first learned that Lucy was pregnant.

The club was based on a real club in Havana, Cuba.

Question by player Shadowmyst2004

9. In the original "Star Trek" series, who was the captain of the starship, USS Enterprise, before Captain James T. Kirk?

Answer: Christopher Pike

Christopher Pike was the former captain of the Enterprise, portrayed by Jeffrey Hunter in the series' pilot episode, "The Cage". The other choices are, of course, other members of the crew. Spock was Science Officer, and second-in-command; "Scotty" was the Chief Engineer and third-in-command; Dr. "Bones" McCoy was the Chief Medical Officer.

Question by player mike32768

10. Which of the following reality competition programs never had a permanent host?

Answer: Road Rules

During its 14-season run, "Road Rules" never had a permanent host or any true host at all. The show featured six (originally five) young people aged 18-23 traveling around an RV to complete missions for prizes. The missions were hosted by local "mission mayors" who presented each mission and rarely appeared again.

Question by player Joepetz

Source: Author FTBot

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