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Now What Was That Character In? Quiz


These questions all relate to TV series. I will give the character name (not necessarily the main character) and you choose the show. Good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by yency. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
yency
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
333,653
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
1016
Last 3 plays: Guest 100 (2/10), polly656 (7/10), Guest 174 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Rowdy Yates is a character from which Western series? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Mike Douglas was a character on which family show? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which animal-oriented show features a character called Wilbur Post? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which Australian TV series features a character called Vic Buckley? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which police series features Detective Sergeant Lewis? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. To the islands now, and the estate of Robin Masters. In which series do we encounter Jonathon Higgins (and his Dobermans)? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Ziva David from Mossad appears in which mainland US crime-fighting series? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Horshack? What kind of name is that? Which sitcom is he in? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which medical series features Dr. Lisa Cuddy? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. No quiz about 'characters' would be complete without British comedy. Which series features Albert Arkwright? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Rowdy Yates is a character from which Western series?

Answer: 'Rawhide'

Rowdy Yates was played by Clint Eastwood in this show between 1959-1966. Other characters include Wishbone, the cook (Paul Brinegar) and Gil Favor, the trail boss (Eric Fleming). The show revolves around various 'cowboy'-like adventures on a cattle trail drive.
2. Mike Douglas was a character on which family show?

Answer: 'My Three Sons'

Mike Douglas (Tim Considine) is one of the three sons of Steve Douglas (Fred MacMurray). The others are Chip (Stanley Livingston) and Robbie (Don Grady). Widowed Steve raises his three sons with the help of Uncle Charlie (William Demarest).
3. Which animal-oriented show features a character called Wilbur Post?

Answer: 'Mister Ed'

Wilbur Post (Alan Young) is the 'owner' of a horse (Mister Ed) that only talked to him, causing embarrassing situations with his wife and others.
4. Which Australian TV series features a character called Vic Buckley?

Answer: 'The Flying Doctors'

Vic Buckley (Morrie Fields) is the publican in this series set in Coopers Crossing. Also featuring Rebecca Gibney as the town's mechanic, the series follows the progress of the airborne doctors, who cover vast distances in the Australian outback, providing medical aid.
5. Which police series features Detective Sergeant Lewis?

Answer: 'Inspector Morse'

Sergeant Lewis (Kevin Whately) is the partner to Inspector Morse (John Thaw) in this British series set in the city of Oxford.
6. To the islands now, and the estate of Robin Masters. In which series do we encounter Jonathon Higgins (and his Dobermans)?

Answer: 'Magnum PI'

Higgins (John Hillermann) is the manager of the estate, which has as a tenant Thomas Magnum (Tom Selleck), a private investigator whose adventures provide a view of the islands' magnificent scenery.
7. Ziva David from Mossad appears in which mainland US crime-fighting series?

Answer: 'NCIS'

Ziva David (Cote de Pablo) is on loan from Mossad to work with the team led by Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon) and featuring David McCallum as Dr. Mallard. The team investigates crimes involving US Navy personal, hence the name 'Naval Criminal Investigative Service' or 'NCIS'.
8. Horshack? What kind of name is that? Which sitcom is he in?

Answer: 'Welcome Back Kotter'

Arnold Horshack (Ron Palillo), along with Vinnie Barbarino (John Travolta) Juan Epstein (Robert Hegyes) and Freddie 'Boom Boom' Washington (Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs), makes life troublesome for teacher Mr. Kotter (or Kotterrrr) (Gabe Kaplan).
9. Which medical series features Dr. Lisa Cuddy?

Answer: 'House'

Dr Lisa Cuddy (Lisa Edelstein), besides being the Administrator of the hospital, is also the 'love interest' of Dr. Gregory House (Hugh Laurie). Other characters include Dr. Eric Foreman (Omar Epps) and Dr. James Wilson (Robert Sean Leonard).
10. No quiz about 'characters' would be complete without British comedy. Which series features Albert Arkwright?

Answer: 'Open All Hours'

Ronnie Barker, as the irascible shopkeeper, makes life a misery for his hapless assistant Granville (David Jason). Others featured are the Milk Woman (Barbara Flynn) and Arkwright's erstwhile lady love, Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron).
Source: Author yency

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