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Quiz about FunTrivia Television Mix Vol 39
Quiz about FunTrivia Television Mix Vol 39

FunTrivia Television Mix: Vol 39 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 #
425,871
Updated
Oct 09 26
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
38
Last 3 plays: Jdoerr (6/10), Alcoholic63 (10/10), ertrum (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which of the following television duos played the roles of Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, FBI investigators, who worked on bizarre and unexplained murder cases?

Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The documentary "Starring Adam West" chronicled the life and times of Adam West. What television superhero did he pioneer? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which long-running British Sci-Fi television show premiered the day after JFK was assassinated? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The TV series 'Lewis' is a spin-off of which detective show? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What New England state, famous for maple syrup and Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, was the setting for the 1980s comedy series, "Newhart"? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Anne Reid played Valerie Barlow from 1961 until 1971 on which long-running British television series? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of these actors played Superman on the television series? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Before Disney made the acquisitions necessary to revive the animated series "Doug", what was the series' original network? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who played "Jody" on "Family Affair"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. How many episodes were there in the original television series of "Lost in Space"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which of the following television duos played the roles of Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, FBI investigators, who worked on bizarre and unexplained murder cases?

Answer: David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson

David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson played the roles of Fox Mulder and Dana Scully in the 'X-Files' television show, which aired from September 1993 to May 2002 and from January 2016 to March 2018. This duo was assigned to solve murder cases that were paranormal in nature and defied reasoning. Throughout the years, Mulder and Dana's relationship evolved and fell in love. The last episode was aired on March 21, 2018.



Question by player milliesmall
2. The documentary "Starring Adam West" chronicled the life and times of Adam West. What television superhero did he pioneer?

Answer: Batman

Adam West played Batman in more than 150 live-action episodes of "Batman" from 1966-69 and also a live-action studio film.

West then returned to the character in the 1970s for an animated series, where he voiced Batman again.

Question by player Shadowmyst2004
3. Which long-running British Sci-Fi television show premiered the day after JFK was assassinated?

Answer: Doctor Who

Even with the terrible event that happened in Dallas on November 22nd, 1963, the premiere of "Doctor Who" aired as planned on the 23rd. The first four-episode serial "An Unearthly Child" received an average of six million viewers.

Question by player reedy
4. The TV series 'Lewis' is a spin-off of which detective show?

Answer: Inspector Morse

'Lewis' is a British TV show that first aired in 2006 as a spin-off from the show 'Inspector Morse'. The show centres on the character of Robert Lewis who was Morse's Detective Sergeant and who has now been promoted to Detective Inspector. The show ran for a total of 33 episodes broadcast in the UK between 2006 and 2015 and starred Kevin Whately in the title role.

Question by player Stoaty
5. What New England state, famous for maple syrup and Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, was the setting for the 1980s comedy series, "Newhart"?

Answer: Vermont

"Newhart" aired on CBS from 1982 through 1990, and starred Bob Newhart as Dick Loudon, a writer of do-it-yourself books, and owner of the Stratford Inn, a small hotel in rural Vermont. The cast included a host of zany characters, including George Utley, the handyman, and Larry, Darryl and Darryl, the Loudon's redneck neighbors.

The final episode has been voted one of the best in television history.

Question by player daver852
6. Anne Reid played Valerie Barlow from 1961 until 1971 on which long-running British television series?

Answer: Coronation Street

'Coronation Street' began broadcasting late in 1960, and Anne Reid joined the show to play Valerie Tatlock, niece of Albert. She married Ken Barlow, played by William Roache, in 1962 giving birth to twins three years later. Her character was killed off when Val was electrocuted by a faulty plug on her hairdryer. Ken Barlow was still appearing in the show in 2021.

Question by player rossian
7. Which of these actors played Superman on the television series?

Answer: George Reeves

While all four have played Superman, only George Reeves did so on television. George was on "‎Adventures of Superman".

Christopher Reeve played the character in the first four "Superman" feature films from the 1970s and 80s. Routh played the role in "Superman Returns" and Cavill played the character in "Man of Steel".

Question by player Shadowmyst2004
8. Before Disney made the acquisitions necessary to revive the animated series "Doug", what was the series' original network?

Answer: Nickelodeon

"Doug" was one of the original "Nicktoons", or animated series, on Nickelodeon. "Rugrats" and "Ren & Stimpy" were the other two. "Doug" ran on Nickelodeon for four seasons then was picked up by Disney for three additional seasons ending in 1999.

Question by player jaknginger
9. Who played "Jody" on "Family Affair"?

Answer: Johnny Whitaker

Johnny Whitaker was born on December 13, 1959, in Van Nuys, California. He was one of eight children, and started acting at age 3. He is best known for playing "Jody" on "Family Affair". He is a member of the Mormon Church.

Question by player swizzletwizzle
10. How many episodes were there in the original television series of "Lost in Space"?

Answer: 83

"Lost in Space" aired from 1965-1968, the show was comprised of 83 episodes, of which 54 were in color and 29 in black and white.

Question by player colbymanram
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