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Quiz about FunTrivia Television Mix Vol 7
Quiz about FunTrivia Television Mix Vol 7

FunTrivia Television Mix: Vol 7 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 #
408,971
Updated
Apr 24 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
488
Last 3 plays: Guest 68 (10/10), Guest 174 (6/10), Xanadont (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. In the voice-over during the opening titles of "The Prisoner", Patrick McGoohan declared, "I am not a number, I am a ____" - What does he say he is? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which television sitcom "about nothing" featured the title character, his friends George, Kramer, Elaine, and his nemesis Newman, and a series finale that famously ended in prison? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. First aired in the US on May 27, 2021, "The One Where They Get Back Together" is a special reunion episode of which popular TV sitcom? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In season 3 of "Downton Abbey", which American actress, the sister of actor Warren Beatty, joined the cast as Cora's mother? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Bernard Cornwell created Richard Sharpe, a British Soldier whose exploits we follow from the British army in India, through the battle of Waterloo and beyond. In the ITV television mini series "Sharpe", who played Richard Sharpe? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of these TV shows does NOT focus on catching criminals? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Talk about indecent exposure! Warner Brothers cartoon characters are not known for their fashion sense. Who's the only fully dressed 'toon in the list? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of the following TV shows features Ty Burrell, Ed O'Neill and Eric Stonestreet as fathers and has characters named Luke, Alex, Claire and Gloria? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What was the name of the news show that Will McAvoy hosted in "The Newsroom"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In the 90's popular TV show "Beverly Hills 90210", which actress played Donna Martin? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In the voice-over during the opening titles of "The Prisoner", Patrick McGoohan declared, "I am not a number, I am a ____" - What does he say he is?

Answer: free man

The show ran from 29 September 1967 to 1 February 1968 and only had 17 episodes.

It followed a former British agent who was held prisoner on a remote island whilst his captors attempted to find out the reason behind his resignation.


Question by player english_gent
2. Which television sitcom "about nothing" featured the title character, his friends George, Kramer, Elaine, and his nemesis Newman, and a series finale that famously ended in prison?

Answer: Seinfeld

'Seinfeld' was a sitcom about the day to day life of New Yorkers and the absurd shenanigans they get into! The season finale was about how they get arrested for not helping a victim during the commission of a crime.

Question by player merylfederman
3. First aired in the US on May 27, 2021, "The One Where They Get Back Together" is a special reunion episode of which popular TV sitcom?

Answer: "Friends" (1994 - 2004)

"The One Where They Get Back Together", also known as "Friends: The Reunion", was first aired on HBO Max on May 27, 2021. All six main casts of the show appeared in the special reunion episode, with guest stars that included David Beckham, Justin Bieber, and Lady Gaga.

Question by player Matthew_07
4. In season 3 of "Downton Abbey", which American actress, the sister of actor Warren Beatty, joined the cast as Cora's mother?

Answer: Shirley MacLaine

"Downton Abbey" is a British-American television show that has received 27 Primetime Emmy nominations (as of 2012). The show follows the lives of both the aristocratic Crawleys, a well-to-do British family, and the lives of the multitude of servants that keep the house running smoothly. Season 1 begins in 1912 and season 3 ends in the early 1920s.

Question by player julieanne123
5. Bernard Cornwell created Richard Sharpe, a British Soldier whose exploits we follow from the British army in India, through the battle of Waterloo and beyond. In the ITV television mini series "Sharpe", who played Richard Sharpe?

Answer: Sean Bean

Sharpe started out as an enlisted man, and rose to through the ranks to reach the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. In the British army of the day, common soldiers moving up to be officers was an extremely rare occurence. Only about 15 percent of officers were promoted from the ranks.

Question by player alucard9798
6. Which of these TV shows does NOT focus on catching criminals?

Answer: The Walking Dead

The police procedural is a tried and true formula and there have been numerous TV shows with this focus. "NCIS," a spin-off of "JAG," focuses on the Naval Criminal Investigative Service and crimes committed against military personnel. "Criminal Minds" is set in the Behavioral Analysis Unit of the FBI and mainly focuses on serial killers and other high profile crimes. "Crossing Jordan" is set from the point of view of a Medical Examiner in Boston, who works with the city's police force to catch killers. "The Walking Dead" is a post-apocalyptic show based on a comic book set in a world full of flesh-eating zombies.

Question by player kpb421
7. Talk about indecent exposure! Warner Brothers cartoon characters are not known for their fashion sense. Who's the only fully dressed 'toon in the list?

Answer: Speedy Gonzalez

While Bugs and Daffy have been known to dress up in costumes, they generally run around in just fur/feathers. Only Speedy is generally shown wearing both a shirt and pants.

Question by player kscleaves
8. Which of the following TV shows features Ty Burrell, Ed O'Neill and Eric Stonestreet as fathers and has characters named Luke, Alex, Claire and Gloria?

Answer: Modern Family

'Modern Family' is a popular TV show about a large family that lives in proximity to each other. The show's numerous story lines most commonly revolve around parenting and growing up. Julie Bowen and Sofia Vergara also star in this show. It has been the recipient of numerous awards like the Emmy Awards and Golden Globe Awards.

Question by player Saleo
9. What was the name of the news show that Will McAvoy hosted in "The Newsroom"?

Answer: News Night

Jeff Daniels played McAvoy, who was the star of "News Night". The series ran three seasons, but only 25 total episodes.

It was primarily written by Aaron Sorkin, who was also the series executive producer.

The first season was set mostly around actual news headlines.

Question by player Shadowmyst2004
10. In the 90's popular TV show "Beverly Hills 90210", which actress played Donna Martin?

Answer: Tori Spelling

Tori Spelling's father Aaron Spelling was the producer of "Beverly Hills 90210".

Question by player serenity1977
Source: Author FTBot

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