Mixture: Drama Trivia

1. In 1987, a cop drama premiered called "21 Jump Street." Who played Tom Hanson?

From Quiz Drama Shows I Like

Answer: Johnny Depp

That's right, Johnny Depp got his big break on TV. "21 Jump Street" was about some police officers who worked undercover, often in high schools or with troubled teens because they looked so young. Johnny Depp soon became a teen idol. Hanson's best friends were Doug Penhall, played by Peter DeLuise, and Holly Robinson played Judy Hoffs, the only female. Harry Truman Loki, who was everyone thought was Japanese, turned out to be Vietnamese. At first, their boss Captain Adam Fuller (Steven Williams), disliked Harry, not because of the lie but because someone from Vietnam killed a friend of his during the war. But he let go of his prejudices not long after.

From Quiz Horror TV Shows

Answer: The Walking Dead

Based on the famous graphic novel series by Robert Kirkman, "The Walking Dead" was created on AMC by frequent Stephen King adaptor Frank Darabont (who was forced to leave the show before season two). The show, following a group of survivors in a post-apocalyptic zombie dystopia, has since become one of the top-rated cable TV shows ever made and somewhat led a renewed interest in zombie media. The show follows many key parts from the graphic novels, but with notable differences to ensure a fresh experience for all followers.

From Quiz US TV Crime & Mystery '50s and '60s

Answer: Peter Gunn

Craig Stevens starred as the sophisticated and well groomed Peter Gunn. The music was composed by Henri Mancini. The music became known as the "Peter Gunn Theme". Over the years the music has been used by jazz, rock and blues recording artists.

From Quiz The Corridors of Power

Answer: Fess Parker

The show was based on the film, although the politician's name was different. The character was another honest senator, trying to do his best for the people he represented. The show does not appear to have made much impact, although it did attract some well known guest stars, including Buster Keaton and Harpo Marx. Parker portrayed Davy Crockett on television in the mid 1950s, before going on to play Daniel Boone from 1964 until 1970. The other actors listed also played Davy Crockett, but on the big screen. John Wayne was in 'The Alamo' (1960), Arthur Hunnicutt in 'The Last Command' (1955) and James Griffith played Crockett in 'The First Texan' (1956).

From Quiz Sidekicks, Pals, and Henchmen

Answer: Elisabeth Moss

The character of Peggy in "Mad Men" represented the awakening of women's potential in both their business and personal lives during the 1960s. Elisabeth Moss received multiple Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild nominations for her role as Peggy, both in the Supporting and Lead Actress Categories.

From Quiz Crime Time

Answer: McCloud

"McCloud" is not only the title of the TV series we're looking for, but also the name of the sheriff portrayed by Dennis Weaver. The series can be found on DVD. Sam McCloud, as is his full name, wants a change of environment and so he leaves his country estate to apply for a job within the New York Police Department. His style of solving cases quite contrasts with the methods the metropolitan police is used to. The series "McCloud" ran from 1970 until 1977. The principal roles were for Dennis Weaver (Sam McCloud), J.D. Cannon (chief Peter Clifford) and Terry Carter (Sergeant Joe Bradhurst). "Columbo" was named after the apparently disorganised lieutenant in the Los Angeles Police Department (a role performed by Peter Falk). This series ran from 1971 until 1978. Later seasons were 1989 - 1993 and 2003. "True Justice" stars Steven Seagal as the undercover agent Elijah Kane, working in and around Seattle (Washington). The series started in 2010. "Gunsmoke" was set in Dodge City (Kansas) and debuted in 1955. James Arness played Marshall Matt Dillon for twenty seasons.

From Quiz Living in the '70s

Answer: Hawaii Five-O

"Hawaii Five-O" ran from 1968-1980 making it one of the very few television shows that was on American television for the whole decade. Set in the exotic state of Hawaii (obviously) this television show depicted the mixed ethnicities found all over the state. Many of the characters had Asian or Polynesian backgrounds. The theme from "Hawaii Five-O", written by Morton Stevens, was one of the most popular and easily recognizable theme songs of that decade. This show focused on the case at hand and did not explore the personal lives of its lead characters.

From Quiz Early Television Mysteries

Answer: Roscoe Karns

Karns had been a very successful character actor in films. "Rocky King" provided him an opportunity to star. "Rocky King" was live, long before the advent of video tape, so the action had to be precisely timed and lines had to be memorized. To save money, "Rocky King" was done in the offices and hallways of the DuMont Company. To save on actors, the plot often used one-sided phone conversations. After the killer was caught, King would phone his wife Mabel. And after he hung up he would always say "Great girl, that Mabel." Jan Murray was the host of DuMont's game show "Dollar a Second". Kids of that era waited to see the adventures of "Captain Video" played by Richard Coogan. "The Plainclothes Man" was another DuMont mystery starring Ken Lynch.

From Quiz Arresting Personalities

Answer: Jack Warner

The series began in 1955 and showed the activities of the 'bobby on the beat'. The character of George Dixon featured in the film 'The Blue Lamp' from 1950, where he was killed off. He was resurrected for the television series, which was written by Ted Willis. The three incorrect answers are all British actors who appeared in the film 'The Cruel Sea'.

From Quiz Bionic Trivia

Answer: John Houseman

Brooks plays Dr. Rudy Wells, who created Jaime, and Jack Ging played Inspector Hanson. Vincent Price did not appear in "Kill Oscar".

From Quiz Action-Adventure shows of the 80's

Answer: Foundation for Law and Government

FLAG was headed by Devon Miles (Edward Mulhare), with headquarters in Los Angeles. FLAG's black semi-trailer usually carried Bonnie Barstow (Patricia McPherson), KITT's mechanic, for mission briefings and repairs.

From Quiz Which Show?

Answer: Buffy

Buffy said this when she was trying to save Lily in the "Buffy" episode "Anne". She knocks on the door and tries to get in without fighting, but then can't come up with a good excuse and says, "Oh I just suck at undercover."

From Quiz TV Crime Shows

Answer: Freeway

Airing from 1979-84, "Hart to Hart" was an hour long crime drama starring Stefanie Powers and Robert Wagner. Although frequently referred to by the Harts as a mutt of mixed breed, the Hart's pet pooch was actually an unclipped Lowchen, who derived his name from the location where the Harts found him.

From Quiz Great TV Dramas

Answer: ER

Created by Michael Crichton, "ER" deals with the lives and work of the staff of County Hospital in Chicago. Many actors have worked a shift or two on "ER", including George Clooney, Anthony Edwards, Maura Tierney, and Noah Wyle.

From Quiz 'Young Americans' and 'Roswell' Quiz

Answer: Six Pacs

This is on the album 'The Turnpike Diaries'.

From Quiz Drama Shows I Like

Answer: Rachael Berry and Finn Hudson

"Glee" debuted in 2009. It was about high school students in the glee club - their fight to get to and win sectionals, their lives, and a whole lot of good music. One of my favorite reoccurring guest stars was Idina Menzel, who played Rachael Berry's biological mother and choir director of a competing school. Lea Michele played Rachel Berry. Aside from three episodes in season four, she was in every episode. Rachel's audition go-to song was "Don't Rain on my Parade." She dreamed of being the lead on Broadway. At first, she wasn't well-liked by the others, but she became more accepted over time. Finn Hudson was her boyfriend through much of the episodes he was in. He joined the glee club after Shue accused him of having drugs in his locker but agreed not to turn him in if he joined the glee club. Sadly the actor who played Finn, Cory Monteith died in July 2013 after season four due to an alcohol and heroin overdose. In season five, there was a tribute episode in which they remembered Finn, but it was never mentioned how the character of Finn died, only that he had. Michele and Monteith were dating in real life at the time of his death.

From Quiz Television Dramas of the 1970s

Answer: Oil

The Ewings earned their wealth from Ewing Oil, which was founded by patriarch Jock Ewing, husband to Miss Ellie and father to three sons, J.R., Gary, and Bobby. "Dallas" was first broadcast as a five-part mini-series, but its ratings were so high, CBS decided to make it a regular show. The original series ran from 1978-1992.

From Quiz A Quinn Martin Production: '60s & '70s TV Series

Answer: Richard

David Janssen starred as Dr. Richard Kimble in "The Fugitive" which ran for 120 episodes from 1963 to 1967. Kimble was sentenced to death for the murder of his wife but escaped when the train taking him to prison was derailed. He then embarks on a cross country search for the real murderer, a one armed man played by Bill Raisch. He was of course pursued by the authorities but mainly by the dogged policeman, Lt. Philip Gerard played by Barry Morse. David Janssen was born David Harold Meyer in Naponee, Nebraska, USA, in 1931. As well as many guest appearances on TV he starred in four TV series of his own. He played Richard Diamond in "Richard Diamond, Private Detective" (1957-1960), Dr. Richard Kimble in "The Fugitive" (1963-1967), James O'Hara in "O'Hara, United States Treasury" (1971-1972) and Harry Orwell in "Harry O" (1974-1976). Among his many movies were "The Green Berets" with John Wayne (1968) and "The Shoes Of The Fisherman" with Anthony Quinn (1968). David Janssen died of a heart attack in Malibu, California, USA, in 1980 aged 48.

From Quiz Horror TV Shows

Answer: American Horror Story

Ryan Murphy created this FX show with the anthology in mind. Each season would bring in a new theme, plot, and setting, but maintain a rotating cast of repertory actors, each taking on different roles to suit. With casts including Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Kathy Bates, Angela Bassett, Frances Conroy Emma Roberts, Zachary Quinto, Lily Rabe, and others, the show has since been to a Los Angeles haunted house, an east coast asylum in the 1960s, a New Orleans witch academy, and a Freak Show in 1950s Florida. The show has won numerous Emmy and Golden Globe Awards.

From Quiz US TV Crime & Mystery '50s and '60s

Answer: The Untouchables (1959-63)

Robert Stack starred as Eliot Ness in the TV series. In the movie of the same name in 1987 it starred Kevin Costner as Eliot Ness and Sean Connery received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in his role of Jim Malone, an Irish American police officer. "The Saint" (original series from the UK but also shown on NBC in the 1960s) was made into a movie in 1997, "The Fugitive" became a movie in 1993 and "Mission: Impossible" became a movie in 1996.

From Quiz The Corridors of Power

Answer: State of Play

The British programme ran for six hourly episodes and told the story of a journalist's investigation into the death of a young woman, who had been employed by a Member of Parliament. It also featured James McAvoy, Bill Nighy and Philip Glenister. Although not shown on American television, it was adapted as a two hour film and relocated to Washington D.C. with a Congressman replacing the M.P. The characters' names were retained, with the plot being similar to the British original. 'The Politician's Wife' appeared on British television in 1995 and 'Party Animals' was another UK show, from 2007. 'Top of the Hill' was an American series, shown in 1989.

From Quiz Sidekicks, Pals, and Henchmen

Answer: Hamilton Burger

The role of Hamilton Burger in the classic 1957-1966 series was played by William Tallman and in a later revival by Harry Guardino. Burger actually bested Mason a couple of times in court in the classic series and several times cooperated with Mason to help expose the true culprit.

From Quiz Crime Time

Answer: Robert Lewis

"Inspector Lewis" is the spin-off series of "Inspector Morse". In the original series, Inspector Endeavour Morse (played by John Thaw) was the academic scholar who cracked cases thanks to his knowledge of mythology, ancient literature and opera, and whose detective sergeant Robert Lewis (a role of Kevin Whately) was portrayed as an ignoramus. In the spin-off, Lewis is promoted to police inspector, and tries to learn all those academic references from his new Detective Sergeant James Hathaway. The series "Inspector Lewis" debuted in 2007 and continues in a similar line: to apprehend smart murderers, the police department has to solve riddles with mythic or literary sources . DVDs are available. Ben Jones (a role by Jason Hughes) is the Detective Sergeant aiding Tom Barnaby (played by John Nettles) in "Midsomer Murders". George Toolan (portrayed by John Lyons) is the Detective Sergeant to Inspector Jack Frost (played by David Jason) in the series "A Touch of Frost". Thomas Lynley (a role by Nathaniel Parker) is the protagonist in "The Inspector Lynley Mysteries". His detective sergeant is Barbara Havers (played by Sharon Small).

From Quiz Living in the '70s

Answer: James Garner

"The Rockford Files" was just one of many of the popular television dramas that centered on and glamorized the profession of the private detective. They portrayed the profession as an essential part of the law enforcement field. James Garner portrayed Los Angeles private Detective Jim Rockford for six seasons. His character served five years in San Quentin before being proven innocent and receiving a pardon. It is this background that provides the character with a knowledge of the law enforcement field as well as the criminal element.

From Quiz Early Television Mysteries

Answer: Chester B. Goode

Della Street was Mason's secretary; Paul Drake was his investigator; Hamilton (Ham) Burger was often seen as the prosecuting DA. Chester B. Goode was Matt Dillon's deputy on "Gunsmoke".

From Quiz Arresting Personalities

Answer: Taggart

'Taggart' is set in Glasgow, and Jim Taggart was played by Mark McManus, who sadly died in the middle of filming a series in 1994. His character's funeral was later shown in the series and his 'sidekick' was promoted to take his place. The lead character has since changed again, but the show has retained the original title. 'Rebus' was played by John Hannah and then Ken Stott and 'Hamish Macbeth' by Robert Carlyle. Both these were set in Scotland, but 'Wycliffe', played by Jack Shepherd, was based in Cornwall.

From Quiz Bionic Trivia

Answer: Peggy Callahan

Affectionately known as "Callahan", Peggy was involved in a lot of first hand action as she played a fembot on several occasions.

From Quiz Which Show?

Answer: Angel

This quote came from the "Angel" episode "Five by Five". It was delivered by Lindsey.

From Quiz TV Crime Shows

Answer: Murray "Boz" Bozinsky

"Riptide" aired on NBC from 1984-86. Perry King and Joe Penny played the "hunky" Vietnam vets who team up with electronic genuis Murray "Boz" Bozinsky to solve the perplexing crimes from their boat headquartered in King Harbour. Thom Bray played "Boz" and remained active in the television industry as a writer for shows, such as "Designing Women", "Evening Shade", and "Nash Bridges", as well as guest-starring on several other television shows.

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