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Quiz about Greg Proops aka Specky Spice
Quiz about Greg Proops aka Specky Spice

Greg Proops aka 'Specky Spice' Quiz


"In a world full of poo, there's only one scooper. I'm Greg Proops the pooper scooper." Greg is best known for his work on "Whose Line is it Anyway?" Let's see how much you know about him. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by whoser4life. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
whoser4life
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
187,439
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
282
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Question 1 of 10
1. Yes, his name is Greg Proops, but what is his middle name? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. When was this funny comic born? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In what city was Greg born in? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Greg is known for his love for a rather odd pet. What animal is it? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What was the first year he appeared on "Whose Line is it Anyway?" Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Greg has done many gigs in Britain. When did he perform in his first Edinburgh Festival? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of these game shows has Greg never won on? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Greg has been on other shows because of his connections with Drew Carey, the host of the American version of "Whose Line is it Anyway?" Greg has appeared on a regular episode of the "Drew Carey Show." What was his character's name? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which of these shows has Greg NOT hosted? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which of these shows has NOT appeared on? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Yes, his name is Greg Proops, but what is his middle name?

Answer: Everett

He was born Gregory Everett Proops. He has given himself many different nicknames such as Proopness Monster, Proopdog, and Proopkiwi.
2. When was this funny comic born?

Answer: October 3, 1959

Other celebrities with the same birthday include Mark Wallice and Fred Couples. This was the same year Buddy Holly died, a person who could resemble the looks of Greg. Ironically, he was born exactly eight months after Holly died.
3. In what city was Greg born in?

Answer: Phoenix

Although he was born in Arizona, he was mostly raised in California in cities such as Lancaster and San Carlos, by San Francisco.
4. Greg is known for his love for a rather odd pet. What animal is it?

Answer: Ocelot

He actually is a proud owner of one. The ocelot's name is Shakira.
5. What was the first year he appeared on "Whose Line is it Anyway?"

Answer: 1989

His first episode aired on October 10, 1989, a week after his 30th birthday.
6. Greg has done many gigs in Britain. When did he perform in his first Edinburgh Festival?

Answer: 1993

He liked it over there so much that he's gone back several times to do it again.
7. Which of these game shows has Greg never won on?

Answer: Card Sharks

Greg is a bit of a trivia buff and is quite knowledgeable. Unfortunately, "Card Sharks" is a little too early for his TV era.
8. Greg has been on other shows because of his connections with Drew Carey, the host of the American version of "Whose Line is it Anyway?" Greg has appeared on a regular episode of the "Drew Carey Show." What was his character's name?

Answer: Derek

Note carefully that I said "regular episode." He has appeared on the "Drew Live" episodes as others characters, such as the "Stall for Time Players," for example. He appeared on the episode "Bleech Sunday," where he worked for an advertising agency of some sort.
9. Which of these shows has Greg NOT hosted?

Answer: The Gong Show

He wishes to host more shows, as he is quoted as jokingly saying, "I'm available for hosting the 'Price is Right'" during a game called "Survival Show" on "Whose Line is it Anyway?"
10. Which of these shows has NOT appeared on?

Answer: Friends

On "Veronica's Closet," he played Richard Small on the episode "Veronica's Tattooed Man." On "Comic Remix," Greg appeared on the fifteen episode of the first season as himself. On "Cold Pizza," he guested as a weather anchor.
Source: Author whoser4life

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