Television D-G: 'E' Trivia

1. Although it was known as "The Ed Sullivan Show" it did have another name from 1948 to 1955. What was the original name of the show?

From Quiz In the Know About "The Ed Sullivan Show"

Answer: Toast of the Town

Ed Sullivan hosted the "Toast of the Town" variety show from the first program on June 20, 1948. The name changed to "The Ed Sullivan Show" on September 25, 1955. Before television Ed had been a newspaper columnist and radio show host. He did not sing or dance but was able to get artists on his show that could performed very well. Many artists got their first break on his show.

From Quiz Ertugrul

Answer: Ertugrul

Ertugrul is a real figure from Turkish history who has reached almost mythic status. He is pictured on coins and monuments although few facts are actually known about him. According to tradition he is the son of Suleyman Shah and father of Osman. Osman is acknowledged as the founder of what would become the Ottoman Empire. It is interesting to note that Turkish television tried to do a series about Osman but this proved too politically charged to be successful. Ertugrul has been a tremendous hit, however.

From Quiz "Elementary" - Season 1

Answer: Jonny Lee Miller

Geoff Stults was in a series called "The Finder", and looks a lot like Jonny Lee Miller. George Stults is his brother; they often audition for the same roles. They were both on "7th Heaven" as brothers. Benedict Cumberbatch stars as Sherlock in the BBC show "Sherlock".

From Quiz Elemental Gelade

Answer: Reverie Metherlence

Reverie Metherlence (Ren) is the Edel Raid that Cou found on ship of the sky pirates.

From Quiz And Now For a Really Big Show....

Answer: Nearly 23

The show ran from June 20th, 1948 to June 6th, 1971. Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis were on the first broadcast when it was known as "Toast of the Town". Singer Melanie along with a number of other performers were a part of the final airing.

From Quiz "Empty Nest" Syndrome

Answer: Richard Mulligan

Richard Mulligan played pediatrician Dr. Harry Weston who was a recent widower. The show focused on his work practice and home life with his two adult daughters who both move back into his home. Mr. Mulligan is also known for his role as Burt Campbell on the TV series "Soap" (1977-1981). Richard won two Emmys for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series. He passed away in 2000 at the age of 67 from cancer.

From Quiz The Visions of "Eli Stone"

Answer: Faith

Although he couldn't remember it at first, the song "Faith" had a special significance for Eli. It was playing during an important milestone in his life involving Beth Keller, the single mother who wanted to retain him to sue a pharmaceutical company for marketing a vaccine which she believed caused her son's autism. The song was also a fitting choice, as Eli was grappling with the possibility that something divine was responsible for his visions.

From Quiz "Endurance"

Answer: Skyler and Chelsea

The Orange team was the third team eliminated from "Endurance" season 1.

From Quiz "Eerie, Indiana"- The Basics

Answer: Marshall

Marshall Teller is your average 13 year old. Originally from New Jersey, his family relocated to Eerie to provide a better life for their two kids, Syndi and Marshall.

From Quiz 'Elfen Lied'

Answer: Two twig

The prefix "di" mean two so you don't even need to watch to show to get this question right. The name "diclonius" is Latin and refers to the horns on their heads.

From Quiz "Extreme Dodgeball"

Answer: CPA's

The CPA's had five players. They were Tobias McKinney, Michael Costanza, Steve Altes, Mandy Sommers, and Gretchen Weiss.

From Quiz 8th & Ocean

Answer: The Afters

The Afters is a Texas-based rock quartet.

From Quiz 'Ever Decreasing Circles' - The Quiz

Answer: Paul

Paul was the kind of man who was good at everything. Whatever he touched turned to gold, especially if it was bound to upset Martin.

From Quiz "Earth 2": The First and Only Season

Answer: G8-89

From Quiz In the Know About "The Ed Sullivan Show"

Answer: The Doors

The Doors were to make their first appearance on the show on September 17, 1967. During rehearsal they were asked to change some words in the song "Light My Fire". They said they would come up with something but during the live performance sang the original version. This was their first and last time on the show. Ed Sullivan did not particularly like The Rolling Stones, mainly due to their appearance. They were asked to change the lyrics to a song, and unlike The Doors, they obliged, and were invited back. They appeared six times on the show. The Dave Clark Five appeared 12 times on the show and Herman's Hermits appeared 3 times.

From Quiz Ertugrul

Answer: Kayi

The term "Oghuz", which is referenced in "Resurrection:Ertugrul" many times, has been used to refer to groups likely to be the forbearers of the Turks since 220 BCE. By 800 CE it was consistently applied to two loose confederations of tribes: The Grey Arrows (which included the Kayi, Bayat and Doger tribes) and the Three Arrows (which included the Kinik tribe). The term "Turk" or "Turkmen" was generally used to refer specifically to those Oghuz tribes who followed Islam.

From Quiz "Empty Nest" Syndrome

Answer: Kristy McNichol

Kristy McNichol, born in 1962, played the part of middle daughter, Barbara, who was a police officer. Kristy was on the show from 1988-1992, then came back for the series finale in 1995. Ms. McNichol was a child actress appearing in movies such as "The End" (1978) and "Only When I Laugh" (1981). She won two Emmy Awards for her role as "Buddy" in the TV show "Family" (1976-1980).

From Quiz "Endurance"

Answer: Fireball

Fireball was played in seasons 2 and 4 of "Endurance".

From Quiz "Eerie, Indiana"- The Basics

Answer: Simon

Simon is a 9 year old, who's lived in Eerie his whole life. He'd never realized that Eerie was so strange until Marshall moved there. Together, Marshall and Simon explore the strange happenings that happen all over Eerie.

From Quiz 'Elfen Lied'

Answer: 500 yen

I didn't think it was quite hard to remember since it was so funny. She had millions of yen in her bag but had no concept of currency.

From Quiz "Extreme Dodgeball"

Answer: Tobias McKinney

Tobias McKinney played a minor role as a German Blitzkreig player. He and his team in the movie lost to Average Joe's.

From Quiz 8th & Ocean

Answer: Irene Marie

Irene Marie is a prominent modeling agency based in Miami.

From Quiz The Easter Bunny Is Coming To Town

Answer: Skip Hinnant

Skip was on "The Electric Company" from 1971-77. He worked with Rita Moreno, who was already famous, and Morgan Freeman, who would later be famous himself.

From Quiz 'Ever Decreasing Circles' - The Quiz

Answer: 'Brooksmead'

Martin tells Paul that all of the houses in their street have names. The name of Paul's house is 'Hill View', until he decides to take the sign down, much to the chagrin of Martin.

From Quiz "Earth 2": The First and Only Season

Answer: Eden Project

Eden Project was the name of the entire expedition, which consisted of two missions. Eden Advance was the name of the ship that was launched first and contained the Advance crew; their job was to set up a communications outpost for the families aboard the Colony Ship, which was to arrive later.

From Quiz In the Know About "The Ed Sullivan Show"

Answer: Martin and Lewis

Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis performed on that first night with composers Rodgers and Hammerstein, the American jazz singer Monica Lewis, a ballerina, boxing referee, a singing fireman, another comedian duo and a female dance group called the Toastettes.

From Quiz Ertugrul

Answer: Halime

Halime is a captive, along with her father Numan and her brother Yigit. Although they claim to be merely merchants taken hostage, their real value to their captives is revealed later. Gokce and Selcan are sisters, raised by Ertugrul's parents after they are orphaned. Hayme is usually referred to as Mother Hayme and is Suleman Shah's wife, mother of Ertugrul. She has also taken on almost mythic status in Turkish lore. There are statues to her and her tomb is a revered site.

From Quiz "Elementary" - Season 1

Answer: Joan

In other versions of Sherlock Holmes media, Dr. Watson and Moriarity are both male. In this version they are both female. Moriarity's first name is Jamie.

From Quiz Elemental Gelade

Answer: Eve

Eve is the Edal Raid that is used as a tool at Chaos Choir. She has a resemblance to Ren and is replaced with her later on.

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