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48 quizzes and 490 trivia questions.
1.
  He Who Must Not Be Seen editor best quiz   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A popular convention on many TV shows is the recurring character who is mentioned frequently but is never seen (at least not completely) for most, if not all, of the show's run. Test your knowledge of these mysterious characters. Contains spoilers.
Easier, 10 Qns, jmorrow, Nov 24 15
Easier
jmorrow editor
2767 plays
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  Right Hand Man...er...Woman   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Just as day has night and north has south, every television protagonist must have a side-kick, someone with whom they are indelibly linked. Correctly identify the famous television pairings from the list below.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, leith90, Mar 19 17
Very Easy
leith90 gold member
2059 plays
3.
  My TV Character: Who Am I?    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Many actors and actresses are sometimes well remembered by the characters they portrayed on television. Can you identify the character and the actor or actress they may have portrayed on US or British television?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, zambesi, Oct 14 20
Very Easy
zambesi
Oct 14 20
1206 plays
4.
  Two Parts - Part 2   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the actress with her characters from two different TV shows.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, nyirene330, Apr 11 22
Very Easy
nyirene330
Apr 11 22
643 plays
5.
Exsanguination Anyone
  Exsanguination, Anyone?    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Exsanguination- "the action of draining a person, animal, or organ of blood." This is about some of TV's more interesting vampires. "Buffy", "Angel", "The Vampire Diaries", "True Blood", and "The Originals" are covered- spoilers may be contained within.
Average, 10 Qns, Gamemaster1967, Dec 22 15
Average
Gamemaster1967 gold member
361 plays
6.
  Who's Your Daddy? - Old School   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 15 Qns
Match the actor to the old sitcom where he played the father. HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!
Average, 15 Qns, nyirene330, Jun 20 18
Average
nyirene330
Jun 20 18
508 plays
7.
  TV Nicknames: 10 Questions    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the TV characters 'real' names with their nicknames.
Average, 10 Qns, nyirene330, Mar 24 17
Average
nyirene330
673 plays
8.
  Who Played Mum on TV   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Can you identify the actress who played these " mum" characters on TV.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, zambesi, Dec 06 16
Very Easy
zambesi
1067 plays
9.
  Second Bananas    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the correct show with its secondary character.
Average, 10 Qns, nyirene330, Apr 11 16
Average
nyirene330
663 plays
10.
  TV Twosomes   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Pick the correct pairs or their shows or the actors who portray them.
Average, 10 Qns, nyirene330, Nov 01 15
Average
nyirene330
1022 plays
trivia question Quick Question
Laura Ingalls was called this by her father, Charles:

From Quiz "TV Nicknames"




11.
  Laura Petrie Vs. Mary Richards   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Okay, I'll admit it, one has to be a classic televison freak to even come up with this quiz. But if you loved Laura Petrie AND Mary Richards, you might enjoy testing your ability to separate the histories of the two characters.
Tough, 10 Qns, gretas, Dec 31 14
Tough
gretas
1922 plays
12.
  Television Janes    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
One column has the name of a television show, the other has the Jane who acted in that show. See how many you can match. Good luck!
Easier, 10 Qns, PootyPootwell, Aug 16 18
Easier
PootyPootwell gold member
Aug 16 18
538 plays
13.
  The Light's On, But Nobody's Home    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Have you ever heard the saying "not the sharpest tool in the shed", well with that in mind, let's look back at some of the "dimmest bulbs" to ever grace our TV screens.
Average, 10 Qns, bruins1956, Dec 29 16
Average
bruins1956 gold member
539 plays
14.
  Brainy Babes   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In a more modern age (1990s on forward), it has seemed to me that even the smartest, nerdiest, and socially clueless TV characters have been cast with extremely attractive actors. Of course, 'babe' is solely based on my own opinion.
Average, 10 Qns, Gamemaster1967, Jan 05 16
Average
Gamemaster1967 gold member
499 plays
15.
  Transatlantic TV Stars    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
These TV stars appeared on shows filmed on both sides of the Atlantic. Match the star to the shows.
Easier, 10 Qns, dellastreet, Jul 01 17
Easier
dellastreet gold member
Jul 01 17
535 plays
16.
  Cast Outs & Write Outs: TV's Fallen Heroes   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hero to zero: let's look at some actors who were top of their television shows one minute and then dumped the next.
Average, 10 Qns, darksplash, Dec 03 18
Average
darksplash
Dec 03 18
391 plays
17.
  In the Same Show   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
This is simple: match the two characters that appeared in the same TV series. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, austinnene, Apr 24 22
Average
austinnene
Apr 24 22
564 plays
18.
  Pray You Catch Me   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many TV shows have an elusive criminal who needs to be tracked down and caught. Can you identify these 21st century villains?
Average, 10 Qns, AcrylicInk, Oct 22 17
Average
AcrylicInk gold member
Oct 22 17
538 plays
19.
  TV's Rivalries   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Match the TV character with his arch rival.
Average, 10 Qns, nyirene330, Mar 02 16
Average
nyirene330
720 plays
20.
  Villains on TV   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Can you pick these tv villains out or who played them or what show they're from?
Average, 10 Qns, nyirene330, Oct 04 15
Average
nyirene330
492 plays
21.
  Deuteragonists    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match these second bananas to their correct shows.
Average, 10 Qns, nyirene330, Dec 26 19
Average
nyirene330
Dec 26 19
280 plays
22.
  TV Nicknames Multiple Choice Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many of our favorite TV characters went by nicknames. But do you know who they are by their given names?
Difficult, 10 Qns, TonyTheDad, Dec 18 22
Difficult
TonyTheDad gold member
Dec 18 22
9631 plays
23.
  TV Gunslingers of the 50s and 60s: Part I    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Simply match the character with the actor from these TV Westerns.
Average, 10 Qns, zambesi, May 27 16
Average
zambesi
897 plays
24.
  Double the Pleasure    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the two characters played by the same actor or actress.
Average, 10 Qns, nyirene330, Jul 13 19
Average
nyirene330
Jul 13 19
218 plays
25.
  TV Nicknames - Part 2    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Same as before...match each character's nickname with his/her 'real' name on the show.
Average, 10 Qns, nyirene330, Mar 25 17
Average
nyirene330
393 plays
26.
  There But Not There - Unseen Characters   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many TV series include characters that have great presence but are never seen on screen. Can you answer these questions about some of TV's great unseen characters?
Tough, 10 Qns, Red_John, May 20 19
Tough
Red_John
May 20 19
325 plays
27.
  Who Played the Other One on TV?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Can you name the actor who starred as the second title-role character on each of the partner television series? Have fun and good Luck!
Average, 10 Qns, MaceoMack, Apr 20 16
Average
MaceoMack
665 plays
28.
  James Pickens, Jr. Is...?   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'll describe a TV character, show, or situation and you pick the choice that reflects James.
Tough, 10 Qns, Gamemaster1967, Dec 09 15
Tough
Gamemaster1967 gold member
196 plays
29.
  Elizabeth II on the Telly    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Whether comedy, drama or documentary, Queen Elizabeth II has often featured on the small screen. Can you match the portrayer with the production?
Tough, 10 Qns, Red_John, Dec 27 19
Tough
Red_John
Dec 27 19
106 plays
30.
  TV Sidekicks II    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the sidekicks from various classic TV shows.
Average, 10 Qns, debodun, Apr 17 17
Average
debodun
760 plays
31.
  Middle Names Of TV Characters    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
In the vein of my 'Middle Names Of Movie Characters' quiz, here's one devoted to your knowledge of the middle names and initials of famous TV show characters. Have at it!
Very Difficult, 15 Qns, enfranklopedia, Dec 31 14
Very Difficult
enfranklopedia
4631 plays
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  Substitutes    
Match Quiz
 15 Qns
Match the actor with the one he/she replaced.
Average, 15 Qns, nyirene330, Oct 10 20
Average
nyirene330
Oct 10 20
228 plays
33.
  Elizabeth I on the Telly    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Whether comedy, drama or documentary, Queen Elizabeth I has often featured on the small screen. Can you match the portrayer with the production?
Tough, 10 Qns, Red_John, Dec 24 19
Tough
Red_John
Dec 24 19
117 plays
34.
  Pride on TV    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Ellen was one of the first characters in a U.S. TV show to come out as gay in 1997. Things have come a long way for LGBT characters on TV since then. Match the LGBT character with the actor/actress who played them.
Average, 10 Qns, ramonesrule, Jun 03 21
Average
ramonesrule gold member
Jun 03 21
134 plays
35.
  TV Characters Played by Two (or More) Actors    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
TV shows often need to hire a new actor to play a continuing character. Try your hand at trivia about these replacements.
Tough, 10 Qns, TonyTheDad, Oct 04 16
Tough
TonyTheDad gold member
2996 plays
36.
  We Never See You    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I am a character or actor that rarely or does not appear in a television program. You guess the correct answer.
Tough, 10 Qns, BungeeAZ, Apr 11 15
Tough
BungeeAZ
3111 plays
37.
  The Mayberry-"Star Trek" Connection    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There were lots of actors and actresses who appeared in both "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Star Trek - The Original Series". I thought it might be fun to make the jump from "America's Hometown" to "Space: The Final Frontier". Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, BAMBOOMANIA, Feb 24 18
Average
BAMBOOMANIA
Feb 24 18
235 plays
38.
  TV Bobs    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These questions are about television characters with the first name Bob.
Average, 10 Qns, Robert907, Dec 31 14
Average
Robert907 gold member
725 plays
39.
  Same Character, Different Actor    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many television characters were played by two different actors. Here is a simple quiz on some of them. Good luck.
Average, 10 Qns, diamondjim68, Dec 31 14
Average
diamondjim68
700 plays
40.
  Sean Whalen- The Actor You've Never Heard Of    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Sean Whalen is a character actor you've probably never heard of, yet he has been in innumerable famous TV shows and movies.
Average, 10 Qns, swgolde, Jun 12 12
Average
swgolde
600 plays
41.
  In a World of Chaos, Jack Bauer or Vic Mackey?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A hero ain't nothing but a sandwich but does the meat have to be so rancid?! Jack Bauer and Vic Mackey have redefined "hero" in America. This quiz covers the first six seasons of "The Shield" and "24". Vic or Jack. Who's your daddy?
Tough, 10 Qns, JoeSmow, Dec 31 14
Tough
JoeSmow
376 plays
42.
  Pick the "Dumb" Character    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is on a variety of different sitcoms old and new. All of them have something in common, 'Dumb Characters' or to be politically corect, intellectually challenged characters. I give you the show, you give me the 'dumb character'.
Average, 10 Qns, littleone522, Jul 16 10
Average
littleone522
4356 plays
43.
  TV Jacks    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Have you ever noticed the popularity of TV characters named John, Jack or Jonathan, especially in Sci-Fi? See if you can i. d. them from these questions.
Average, 10 Qns, Mizoti, Oct 01 06
Average
Mizoti
573 plays
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  Mixed Mary Tyler Moore    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A general trivia quiz about TV's lovable Laura and magnificent Mary!
Difficult, 10 Qns, SparkyPooh, Jul 25 05
Difficult
SparkyPooh
2420 plays
45.
  Television's Ironmen Pt. 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is another quiz on those who have been on shows for an entire run of a series.
Difficult, 10 Qns, GoodVibe, Aug 16 17
Difficult
GoodVibe gold member
Aug 16 17
420 plays
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  Television's Ironmen Pt. 1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Television shows have their casts frequently changed around. However, there are some who have stayed with the show the entire series. To qualify, the character has to appear on every episode, from the first episode to the last.
Difficult, 10 Qns, GoodVibe, Dec 03 18
Difficult
GoodVibe gold member
Dec 03 18
836 plays
47.
  What Do Their Initals Mean?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Have you ever noticed that some characters go by their initals such as D.J. or A.J. instead of their first name? Well this quiz tests your knowledge on what those initals stand for.
Difficult, 10 Qns, elisamay, Dec 31 14
Difficult
elisamay
1307 plays
48.
  Jack the Ripper on TV    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
There have been multiple stories about Jack the Ripper shown on TV in one way or another over the years. Here are some questions about a few of them.
Difficult, 5 Qns, BaronTR, Sep 25 06
Difficult
BaronTR gold member
595 plays

TV Characters and Actors : In Common Trivia Questions

1. "Keeping Up Appearances" - The apple of his mother Hyacinth Bucket's eye (it's pronounced "Bouquet"), Sheridan Bucket, is studying Tapestry Design and Advanced Needlework at "the Poly", but with whom does he share a room at college?

From Quiz
There But Not There - Unseen Characters

Answer: Tarquin

In "Keeping Up Appearances", our most frequent contact with Sheridan Bucket comes when he telephones his parents, usually speaking to his mother. As Sheridan is never seen or heard, we only ever hear Hyacinth's side of the conversation, which often leads to Sheridan asking for money. This is often as a result of Sheridan wanting to imitate his roommate Tarquin in some way. While nothing is ever said about the nature of Sheridan and Tarquin's relationship, in one conversation with Hyacinth, Sheridan mentions that neither of them are interested in girls, which Hyacinth takes as "a comfort to a mother's heart".

2. Social media can be a minefield and it probably does not help to call your boss "a maggot" on Twitter. Which star of a fractional show found his character not so much written out as written off because of his off-screen antics?

From Quiz Cast Outs & Write Outs: TV's Fallen Heroes

Answer: Charlie Sheen

It's probably fair to say that Charlie Sheen for a long time had his own personal demons: problems that were widely shared by the media. He was a leading star of 'Two and A Half Men' from its inception in 2002, then, in 2011, Sheen turned on the show's creator Chuck Lorre in Tweets and interviews. He was also unhappy about how little he was being paid. Lorre stopped production in the eighth season. The ninth opened with Sheen's character being hit by a train. The train won.

3. In 'The Mentalist' I murdered the wife and daughter of Patrick Jane, a fake psychic who turned to police work. Along with my operatives, I killed over 70 people. I left my signature at every murder: a smiley face drawn in blood. Who was I?

From Quiz Pray You Catch Me

Answer: Red John

Red John's true identity remained a mystery from the beginning of season one, right the way through to season six. Eventually, Patrick Jane narrowed his suspects down to seven. Not only was Red John a serial killer, he was the mastermind behind a criminal organisation called The Blake Association.

4. Even though this young man is the most educated member of his family, having just graduated from the sixth grade, it still didn't prepare him for life in the land of "swimming pools" and "movie stars". Who is it?

From Quiz The Light's On, But Nobody's Home

Answer: Jethro Bodine

Max Baer Jr. portrayed Jethro Bodine on the long running CBS comedy "The Beverly Hillbillies", which ran for nine seasons, airing a total of 274 episodes. In the show, Jed Clampett becomes an instant millionaire following the discovery of oil on his land, so he and his kinfolk up and move to California. The series centers around the lives of the unsophisticated hillbillies, and their attempts to adapt to life in the big city. One running gag in the show features Jethro and his never ending search for a career that would suit a man with his education, such as brain surgeon, shot-order cook, street car conductor and double-naught spy. He also likes to show off his math skills, such as cypherin' and "goes-in-tas", as in "five goesinta five one time, five goesinta ten two times" and so forth. Jethro Bodine was truly a classic character from a classic television show.

5. On the 1980 detective/comedy series "Tenspeed and Brown Shoe", Ben Vereen played E.L. "Teenspeed" Turner. Who played the role of "Brown Shoe", his partner?

From Quiz Who Played the Other One on TV?

Answer: Jeff Goldblum

Jeff Goldblum starred as Lionel "Brownshoe" Whitney, an accountant with a desire and fantasy become a 1940s style "Private Eye". Tenspeed, a recently paroled convict, inadvertently involved Lionel in a scam. Lionel learns of Tenspeed's scam and convinces him to "do the right thing" by coming clean with the law and turning in his fellow conspirator in the caper. When Tenspeed is again paroled, Lionel contacts and convinces him to use his unique skills as a master con-artist in a more positive way. Lionel convinces Tenspeed to join him and opening a new private investigations agency. "Tenspeed and Brown Shoe" aired 14 episodes during its single season run.

6. What was the name of the prosecuting D.A. on "Perry Mason"?

From Quiz TV's Rivalries

Answer: Hamilton Burger

Erle Stanley Gardner's fictional defense attorney was Perry Mason, played by Raymond Burr from 1957 to 1966. In the 1950s, there is no way a D.A. would have been a woman, so Della Street was not the answer; she was Perry's secretary, played by Barbara Hale. Paul Drake was Perry's private investigator, which leaves Hamilton Berger as, perhaps, the most losing D.A. in the history of jurisprudence! Berger was played stoically by William Talman. But, FYI, Perry actually lost three cases during the course of the show, i.e., "The Case of the Terrified Typist", "The Case of the Witless Witness", and "The Case of the Deadly Verdict".

7. James had his first credited TV role in 1986 on the daytime soap "Another World". Who was that cop turned attorney who left Bay City in 1990 to work for the Office of Equal Opportunity in Washington?

From Quiz James Pickens, Jr. Is...?

Answer: Zack Edwards

I was a fan of this soap myself, and watched steadily from the early 1980s until the series ended in 1999. Zack's family in Bay City consisted of Ruth (mom), Al (dad), and sister Julie. Jake McKinnon was also a long time favorite character on the series. After the series ended, Tom Eplin reprised his role as Jake McKinnon on the soap "As the World Turns". Jack is from "Young and the Restless" and Bo is from "Days of Our Lives". "Another World" debuted as a 30 minute soap in 1964 and was the first daytime drama to go to a full hour format.

8. Which pair are the protagonists on "Bones" (2005)?

From Quiz TV Twosomes

Answer: Booth and Brennan

Seeley Booth ('said' to be a relative of John Wilkes Booth) is an FBI agent and Temperance Brennan (formerly Joy Keenan) is a forensic anthropologist with the Jeffersonian. They work together solving crimes, and live together as husband and wife. Marshall Eriksen and Lily Aldrin are from "How I Met Your Mother". Jesse Katsopolis and Becky Donaldson were on "Full House". Zack Morris and Kelly Kapowski were featured on "Saved by the Bell".

9. What role does Michael Chiklis play on "The Shield"?

From Quiz Villains on TV

Answer: Vic Mackey

Victor Samuel 'Vic' Mackey was the protagonist on the highly-regarded cable show "The Shield" (2002-2008). He was a detective with the Los Angeles Police Department and he meted out harsh punishments for rapists, drug dealers and pedophiles. So why is he on a list of villains? Vic was brutal and corrupt and believed in 'consequentialism', i.e., "the end justifies the means". In order to uphold the law, he often broke it if he believed his motives were good enough: he stole, brutally beat suspects and even committed murder several times when it served his goals.

10. Where does SpongeBob SquarePants live?

From Quiz TV Bobs

Answer: In a pineapple

The American animated show created by Stephen Hillenburg has been a huge success for the Nickelodeon network. The tales of SpongeBob and his friend Patrick has been a world wide hit winning multiple awards for children's television. Guest vocal artists have included Ernest Borgnine, Tim Conway, Johnny Depp, David Bowie and Victoria Beckham.

11. Two different actors played Darrin Stephens on "Bewitched". What was their first name in real life?

From Quiz Same Character, Different Actor

Answer: Dick

"Bewitched" ran from 1964 to 1972. Elizabeth Montgomery starred as a witch posed as an attractive young woman. Dick York played the role of her mortal husband until 1969, then was succeeded by Dick Sargent.

12. Sean's first role was in a television adaptation of this famous movie, which starred Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, and Ben Stein.

From Quiz Sean Whalen- The Actor You've Never Heard Of

Answer: "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"

The significantly less-popular show "Ferris Bueller" did not have a cast of well known actors, however Jennifer Aniston, in one of her first roles, played Jeannie Bueller. Sean played 'Fast Food Manager' in an episode of this show.

13. Which character every season goes through a day of his life in real time?

From Quiz TV Jacks

Answer: Jack Bauer

On "24", Jack's day keeps him very busy. If you notice, there is never a single bathroom break in any of the days. Every year the powers that be seem to decide that Jack can not be trusted, but there is always someone loyal to Jack who works with him behind their boss's back.

14. D.J. Conner from 'Roseanne'?

From Quiz What Do Their Initals Mean?

Answer: David Jacob

D.J. Conner was played by Michael Fishman from 1988-1997. Sal Barone played D.J. Conner only for the pilot episode.

15. How many actors were on "L.A. Law" for the entire run from 1986-1994?

From Quiz Television's Ironmen Pt. 2

Answer: Five

Corbin Bernsen (Arnold Becker), Richard Dysart (Leland McKenzie), Jill Eickenberry (Ann Kelsey), Alan Rachins (Douglas Brackman, Jr.), and Michael Tucker (Stuart Markowitz) were the ones who spent the entire time at the law firm McKenzie, Brackman, Chaney & Kuzak. Other notable actors that have spent time on "L.A. Law" were A Martinez (1992-1994), Jimmy Smits (1986-1991), Blair Underwood (1987-1994), Harry Hamlin (1986-1991), Susan Dey (1986-1992), and Conchata Ferrell (1991-1992).

16. How many members of "Happy Days" were on the show for its entire run? (1974-1984)

From Quiz Television's Ironmen Pt. 1

Answer: 3

Henry Winkler, Tom Bosley, Marion Ross. In 1982-1983, Erin Moran was in the failed spin-off "Joanie Loves Chachi". Anson Williams left after the 10th season.

17. Who played Mary's son on 'The Dick Van Dyke Show'?

From Quiz Mixed Mary Tyler Moore

Answer: Larry Matthews

Rusty Hamer was on TV's 'Make Room For Daddy'.

18. On what show did a female criminologist get to live out her dream of trying to catch Jack during an episode?

From Quiz Jack the Ripper on TV

Answer: Fantasy Island

Given an opportunity to choose any fantasy, you choose to hunt Jack the Ripper. Next time, go for the beach.

19. Name the TV character whose parents were played by three different pairs of actors, most notably (and last) Carol Burnett and Carroll O'Connor.

From Quiz TV Characters Played by Two (or More) Actors

Answer: Jamie Buchman

From 'Mad About You'. Jamie's mom, Theresa Stemple, was played by Nancy Dussault, Penny Fuller, and Carol Burnett. Her dad, Gus Stemple, was played by Paul Dooley, John Karlen, and Carroll O'Connor.

20. Richard Stabone was better known as:

From Quiz TV Nicknames

Answer: Boner

From 'Growing Pains'. Mike Seaver gave him the nickname while they were waiting for their first bus ride to school. More trivia: Boner's father's name was Sylvester. Yes, Sylvester Stabone. 'Who knew?' shrugged Boner.

21. What could be more charming than a show about magical sisters? But which actor was made to do a permanent disappearing act when she could not get along with some of the other cast members?

From Quiz Cast Outs & Write Outs: TV's Fallen Heroes

Answer: Shannen Doherty

Shannen Doherty played the eldest of the three Halliwell sisters who fought evil magic and demons in San Francisco. The show opened in 1998, but in 2001 Doherty's character, Prue, was written out. Rumours soon began to circulate that she could not get on with co-star Alyssa Milano. In an interview with 'Entertainment Tonight' Doherty said: "There was too much drama on the set and not enough passion for the work". Rather pointedly, she said she had no problems with her other co-star, Holly Marie Combs. According to the 'New York Times', Doherty had "never been famous for being easy to get along with. Her character was written out in the final episode of season three. Doherty had been sacked from another show, 'Beverly Hills 90210'.

22. The full name of this lovable character from the 1980s sitcom "Cheers" is Woodrow Huckleberry Tiberius Boyd, but he is better known by his much more familiar nickname. Can you tell me what that is?

From Quiz The Light's On, But Nobody's Home

Answer: Woody

During the first three seasons of the series, the bar was tended by Ernie "Coach" Pantusso, who was played by Nicholas Colasanto. Coach and Woody Boyd, who was portrayed by Woody Harrelson, had become pen pals, but instead of writing letters to each other, they actually exchanged pens through the mail. In episode one of season four, Woody travels to Boston from the Midwest to meet his pen pal, but learns of Coach's death upon his arrival (in real life Colasanto had passed away from heart disease in February of 1985). Woody ends up staying in Boston and is hired to replace Coach as the bartender at Cheers. Woody, as Coach was before him, is a little bit slow, which leads to some of the funniest moments on the show, as in this exchange between Woody and Dr. Frasier Crane. Frasier enters Cheers and says: "Everybody, I'd like you to meet my date, Dr. Lilith Sternin, M.D., Ph.D., Ed.D., A.P.A." To which Woody responds: "Boy, it sure isn't spelled like it sounds." Well you have to admit, he's right.

23. Richard B. Shull played the role of Detective Alexander Holmes on the 1976 series "Holmes and Yoyo". Who played his android partner, Yoyo?

From Quiz Who Played the Other One on TV?

Answer: John Schuck

John Shuck starred as Detective Gregory "Yoyo" Yoyonovich on the series "Holmes & Yoyo". Yoyo was newly assigned to work with Detective Alexander Holmes as his new partner. Holmes does not discover until after a gunfight with criminals in which his partner is wounded that Yoyo is a nearly indestructible 427 pound android robot, developed as a secret weapon by the police department. Holmes vows to keep his partner's secret while trying to teach him how to become more human like. Yoyo, who appears good natured and overly trusting must overcome some of the glitches of being a crime fighting robot. "Holmes & Yoyo" lasted 13 episodes during the 1976-77 season.

24. Who was "Hawkeye" Pierce's rival on "M.A.S.H."?

From Quiz TV's Rivalries

Answer: Charles Winchester III

The operation(s) of the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Unit was televised from 1972 to 1983. Captain/Major Benjamin Franklin Pierce, played by Alan Alda, was the glue that kept the Korean War from driving everyone insane. His friend was B.J. Hunnicut (Mike Farrell), with Corporal Klinger, one of the very first cross-dressers, played by Jamie Farr, and 'Radar' O"Reilly, the 'go to' guy, was Gary Burghoff. But Hawkeye's main adversary (after Frank Burns left) was Boston's own arrogant Major Charles Emerson Winchester, played to pompous perfection by David Ogden Stiers.

25. After getting his start on a soap opera, James went on to play Brandon Walsh's boss at the Beverly Hills Beach Club for a couple of seasons on "Beverly Hills, 90210". What was the name of Brandon's beach club boss?

From Quiz James Pickens, Jr. Is...?

Answer: Henry

Henry Thomas appeared in 10 episodes over the course of two summers on the series. He was a great boss to Brandon, and happened to enjoy spending his lunch hour watching "Young and the Restless". He last appeared in the episode where Dylan and Kelly decided not to tell Brenda about the summer liaison. Steve, Dylan, and David were all major characters on the show.

26. Bob Newhart's first show set in Chicago, IL, featured which couple?

From Quiz TV Twosomes

Answer: Bob and Emily Hartley

On "The Bob Newhart Show" (1972-1978), Bob played Chicago psychologist Bob Hartley married to Emily (Suzanne Pleshette). Bob gently dealt with wacky patients like Elliot Carlin and weird neighbors like Howard Borden. The "Newhart" couple was Dick and Joanna Loudon in Vermont. "Breaking Bad" had Walter and Skylar White as the protagonists. "The Dick Van Dyke Show" featured Rob and Laura Petrie. ("Oh, Rob.")

27. Who is the archenemy of Dudley Do-Right?

From Quiz Villains on TV

Answer: Snidely Whiplash

Dudley Do-Right of the Royal Canadian Mounties was a character on a segment of one of my personal favorites, "The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends" (1959-1964), alternately known as "The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show" and a host of other names. Dudley Do-Right's segment, a parody of 'old-time' silent films, showed Dudley as a well-meaning but rather slow-witted hero. Dudley's girlfriend, Nell Fenwick, was continually being kidnapped by Snidely Whiplash who would tie her to railroad tracks and say things like "Curses, foiled again". He gave villains a bad name!

28. Bob Hartley was a character in the 1970s "The Bob Newhart Show". What was Bob's occupation?

From Quiz TV Bobs

Answer: Psychologist

Much of the comedy in "The Bob Newhart Show" arose from Bob's interaction with a wide variety of his eccentric patients.

29. Sean appeared on an episode of a show called "The One with George Stephanopolous" as a Pizza Guy. Which show, known for its episode titles beginning with "The One with...," was this?

From Quiz Sean Whalen- The Actor You've Never Heard Of

Answer: "Friends"

The lone exception to this naming rule was the very last episode. It was simply titled "The Last One."

30. In their first six seasons, who has killed the most people during interrogations?

From Quiz In a World of Chaos, Jack Bauer or Vic Mackey?

Answer: Both have killed one person

Although both have had some very terrifying interrogations, they have only killed one person each. Jack killed a pedophile named Marshall Goren in the opening episode of season two, and Vic killed an El Salvadoran gang leader named Guardo with a motorcycle chain in season six.

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