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Quiz about TV Catch Phrases from A to Z
Quiz about TV Catch Phrases from A to Z

TV Catch Phrases from A to Z Trivia Quiz


So many characters can be identified just by their catch phrases. In this quiz you will try to connect the catch phrases with either the character or the show.

A multiple-choice quiz by classictvnut. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
classictvnut
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
260,063
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
25
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
17 / 25
Plays
5128
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Top 5% quiz!
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Question 1 of 25
1. "Aaay" is the catch phrase of what 'Happy Days' character?
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Question 2 of 25
2. "Book 'em, Danno!" was what we heard near the end of every episode of what TV drama?
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Question 3 of 25
3. "Come on down!" is the cry heard on what game show?

Answer: (Four words)
Question 4 of 25
4. "Dyn-o-mite!" was the catch phrase of J.J. Evans on 'Good Times'.


Question 5 of 25
5. "Elizabeth, I'm coming!" was the catch phrase often heard on 'Sanford and Son'. What character is famous for having uttered this phrase?
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Question 6 of 25
6. This one is a bit of a stretch, but finding a catch phrase that started with an F was quite difficult. Actually this catch phrase comes from several Warner Brothers 'Merrie Melodies' cartoons. Who said "Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum"? Hint


Question 7 of 25
7. Who is famous for the catch phrase, "God'll get you for that, Walter"?

Answer: (One name for both the character and the series)
Question 8 of 25
8. "Hey HEY hey!" was the catch phrase of Dwayne Nelson on what TV show? Hint


Question 9 of 25
9. "I know nothing!" was the catch phrase of a military person from what show set during WWII?
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Question 10 of 25
10. Criminals really became irritated when they heard this detective say, "Just one more thing..." Who was this police officer?
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Question 11 of 25
11. "Kowabunga", also spelled "Cowabunga," was the catch phrase of which of these?
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Question 12 of 25
12. "Live long and prosper" was the catch phrase of what character on a well known sci-fi series?

Answer: (One word)
Question 13 of 25
13. "Missed it by that much," was the catch phrase of whom?
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Question 14 of 25
14. "No soup for you!" was the catch phrase of The Soup Nazi on what show?
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Question 15 of 25
15. "Oh, my God! They killed Kenny!" can be heard from Eric on most episodes of 'South Park'.


Question 16 of 25
16. "Pardon me."
"No, pardon ME," was, or more precisely were, the catch phrases of what two cartoon characters?
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Question 17 of 25
17. "Qeeks Draw, I theen---." were the frequent words of Baba Looey on 'Quick Draw McDog'.


Question 18 of 25
18. "Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated" is the catch phrase heard from The Borg on what science fiction show?
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Question 19 of 25
19. This single word catch phrase, "Stifle!", was from what show?

Answer: (Four words)
Question 20 of 25
20. Who said, "The thrill of victory, the agony of defeat," on a weekly basis?
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Question 21 of 25
21. What character on 'Welcome Back, Kotter' was fond of saying, "Up your nose with a rubber hose"?
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Question 22 of 25
22. "Verrrry interesting -- but schtupit!" was the catch phrase that could be heard weekly on 'Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In'. Who was the ACTOR that delivered this line?
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Question 23 of 25
23. This catch phrase is an oldie. It comes from a situation comedy in the 1950s. What sit-com gave us "What a revoltin' development this is!"?
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Question 24 of 25
24. There is no catch phrase for the letter "X" so we move on to "Y" where the catch phrase is "Yada, yada, yada". On what TV show did this often heard catch phrase originate?
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Question 25 of 25
25. "Zowie, Batman" was one of the favorite phrases of what character?
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1. "Aaay" is the catch phrase of what 'Happy Days' character?

Answer: Fonzie

Aaay! This catch phrase is the sole property of Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzerlli who was played by Henry Winkler, so hands off the merchandise. Frequently viewers heard Fonzie greet people with his now famous 'Aaay!' as he simultaneously flashed them two thumbs up. 'Happy days' ran from 1974 through 1984.
2. "Book 'em, Danno!" was what we heard near the end of every episode of what TV drama?

Answer: Hawaii Five-O

Each week from 1968 through 1980 we waited for Det. Steve McGarrett to utter those now famous words, "Book 'em Danno." Detective Steve McGarrett was played by Jack Lord, and Detective Danny "Danno" Williams was played by James MacArthur. Other characters were Chin Ho Kelly played by Kam Fong and Kono Kalakaua played by Gilbert Lani Kauhi. 'Hawaii Five-0' was shot on location in Honolulu and on the Island of Oahu.
3. "Come on down!" is the cry heard on what game show?

Answer: The Price is Right

As contestants' names are called out, announcers Johnny Olson, Rod Roddy and Rich Fields uttered those words every audience member and prospective contestant longed to hear. Johnny Olson was the announcer from 1972 through 1985, Rod Roddy became the announcer in 1986 though 2003 and Rich Fields became the announcer in 2004.
4. "Dyn-o-mite!" was the catch phrase of J.J. Evans on 'Good Times'.

Answer: True

Bean pole thin James "J.J." Evans, Jr. was played by Jimmie Walker, in this 1970s era sitcom. J.J. was a ghetto artist in this show set in the housing projects of Chicago. 'Good Times' ran from 1974 through 1979. Other characters were Florida Evans played by Esther Rolle, James Evans, Sr. Played by John Amos, Michael Evans played by Ralph Carter, Thelma Evans played by BernNadette Stanis and Willona Woods played by Ja'net DuBois.
5. "Elizabeth, I'm coming!" was the catch phrase often heard on 'Sanford and Son'. What character is famous for having uttered this phrase?

Answer: Fred Sanford

Fred Sanford frequently would clutch his chest with one hand and reach toward the ceiling or sky with his other hand and say, "Elizabeth, I'm coming! This is the big one." feigning a heart attack. Of course, this was just a ply to get his son, Lamont to do as Fred wished. Fred Sanford was played by Redd Foxx and Lamont was played by Demond Wilson. 'Sanford and Son' ran from 1972 through 1977.
6. This one is a bit of a stretch, but finding a catch phrase that started with an F was quite difficult. Actually this catch phrase comes from several Warner Brothers 'Merrie Melodies' cartoons. Who said "Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum"?

Answer: the giant

The traditional English fairy tale, 'Jack and the Beanstalk' was adapted first by Walt Disney in 1922 under the traditional title, and again in 1947 as 'Mickey and the Beanstalk'. Warner Brothers adapted the story into three 'Merrie Melodies' cartoons: 'Jack-Wabbit and the Beanstalk' in 1943, 'Beanstalk Bunny' in 1955 and 'Tweety and the Beanstalk' in 1957.
7. Who is famous for the catch phrase, "God'll get you for that, Walter"?

Answer: Maude

Maude, played by Bea Arthur, was the feisty middle aged woman who was known for saying "God'll get you for that, Walter!" to her husband, played by Bill Macy. 'Maude' was a spin-off of 'All In the Family' and ran from 1972 through 1978. Maude was the cousin of Edith Bunker and appeared in two episodes 'All in the Family' in 1971 and '72 respectively.
8. "Hey HEY hey!" was the catch phrase of Dwayne Nelson on what TV show?

Answer: What's Happening!!

'What's Happening ! !' was a show centered on Roger 'Raj' Thomas played by Ernest Thomas, Dwayne Nelson played by Haywood Nelson and Fred 'Rerun' Stubbs played by Fred Berry. It ran from 1976 through 1979. 'What's Happening ! !' is reportedly based on the movie 'Cooley High', (1975).
9. "I know nothing!" was the catch phrase of a military person from what show set during WWII?

Answer: Hogan's Heroes

Set in a fictitious German prison camp, Stalag 13, 'Hogan's Heroes' made light of a very serious subject. One of the guards at the camp was Sergeant Hans Schultz, a large, bumbling, kind hearted prison guard, played by John Banner. When confronted by events that could get him in trouble, Schultz would say, "I hear nothing, I see nothing, I know nothing!" stretching out the "noth-ing" in each part. 'Hogan's Heroes' ran from 1965 through 1971.
10. Criminals really became irritated when they heard this detective say, "Just one more thing..." Who was this police officer?

Answer: Lt. Columbo

Columbo was a series of 70 one hour made-for-TV movies, starring Peter Falk. Lt. Columbo was a disheveled police detective who seemed to fumble his way through each crime he solved. Each time after he questioned a suspect and turned to leave, he would go back and say, "Just one more thing..."
11. "Kowabunga", also spelled "Cowabunga," was the catch phrase of which of these?

Answer: All of these

Kowabunga was first used as a catch phrase on 'Howdy Doody' in the 1950s by Chief Thunderthud. In the 1970s Cookie Monster on 'Sesame Street' as the "K" word for letter of the day. More recently, Kowabunga has been the catch phrase of Michelangelo of the 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' and by Bart Simpson on 'The Simpsons' in the 1990s.
12. "Live long and prosper" was the catch phrase of what character on a well known sci-fi series?

Answer: Spock

Mr. Spock on 'Star Trek' was a half-Human and half-Vulcan character who would give the Vulcan salute, a "V" formed by splitting the two left and two right fingers on the right hand, and say, "Live long and prosper." Spock was played by Leonard Nimoy. The Vulcan salute is supposedly based on the sign used by Kohens, the Jewish priestly class.
13. "Missed it by that much," was the catch phrase of whom?

Answer: Maxwell Smart

Maxwell Smart, Agent 86, was the top spy for CONTROL. Smart, played by Don Adams, was a real bumbler. He frequently would be given a task to perform and would fail, saying, "Missed it by that much." while holding his thumb and fore finger very close together. Smart's task was often salvaged by his partner, and later his wife, Agent 99 played by Barbara Feldon. The show, 'Get Smart' ran from 1965 through 1970.
14. "No soup for you!" was the catch phrase of The Soup Nazi on what show?

Answer: Seinfeld

The Soup Nazi is the name of the character on 'Seinfeld', played by Larry Thomas, who supposedly made the best soups in New York, City. He had very strict rules for lining up, ordering and paying. If a customer violated one of his rules he would announce, "No soup for you!" 'Seinfeld' ran from 1990 through 1998.
15. "Oh, my God! They killed Kenny!" can be heard from Eric on most episodes of 'South Park'.

Answer: False

While it is true that Kenny is killed in many of the episodes during the first four seasons, this is Stan's catch phrase, not Eric's. Kenny was again killed at the end of the fifth season. In the sixth season his spirit returned and was trapped in Cartman's body. Kenny returned permanently in the seventh season, being killed far less frequently. 'South Park', an adult themed animation first aired in 1997. Stanley "Stan" Marsh is voiced by Trey Parker and Kenneth "Kenny" McCormick is voiced by Matt Stone.
16. "Pardon me." "No, pardon ME," was, or more precisely were, the catch phrases of what two cartoon characters?

Answer: Mac and Tosh

Mac and Tosh were the overly polite gophers in the cartoon 'The Goofy Gophers', a part of Warner Brothers 'Looney Tunes' and 'Merrie Melodies'. Chip and Dale are mistakenly credited for being the two excessively polite cartoon rodents, but they actually are Mac and Tosh. Mac was voiced by Mel Blanc and Tosh was voiced by Stan Freberg. 'The Goofy Gophers' first appeared on an animated short in 1944 and appeared off and on through 1965, and make an appearance in 'Space Jam'.
17. "Qeeks Draw, I theen---." were the frequent words of Baba Looey on 'Quick Draw McDog'.

Answer: False

'Quick Draw McGraw' was an animated TV series produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions. Quick Draw was a horse who was rather bumbling. His partner was Baba Looey, a Mexican burro. Both walked on two legs and acted as humans do. 'Quick Draw McGraw' was one of the early cartoon shows of Hanna-Barbera Productions, having aired in 1959. The voice of Baba Looey was provided by Daws Butler who also voice Quick Draw and four other characters.
18. "Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated" is the catch phrase heard from The Borg on what science fiction show?

Answer: Star Trek: The Next Generation

This phrase was uttered on 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' by the Borg. The Borg was a fictional race of Cyborgs who relentlessly perused targets to assimilate. The full quote is as follows: "We are The Borg, You will be assimilated, your technological and biological distinctiveness will be added to our own, Resistance is futile."
19. This single word catch phrase, "Stifle!", was from what show?

Answer: All in the Family

"Stifle!" was Archie Bunker's favorite thing to say to his wife, Edith, when he disagreed with what she was saying. Other single word catch phrases from this same series were "Dingbat," a term he often used for Edith, and "Meathead," the nickname Archie had for his son-in-law, Mike Stivic. 'All in the Family' aired from 1971 through 1979. Archie Bunker was played by Carroll O'Connor, Edith Bunker was played by Jean Stapleton and Mike Stivic was played by Rob Reiner.
20. Who said, "The thrill of victory, the agony of defeat," on a weekly basis?

Answer: Jim McKay

Each week at the opening of 'ABC's Wide World of Sports', we would hear Jim McKay saying, "The thrill of victory, the agony of defeat," as we watched a man go flying off the side of a ski jump. 'ABC's Wide World of Sports' first aired in April of 1961 and officially ended in 1997.
21. What character on 'Welcome Back, Kotter' was fond of saying, "Up your nose with a rubber hose"?

Answer: Vinnie Barbarino

'Welcome Back Kotter' was a 1970s era situation comedy centered around a high school class of remedial misfits, the Sweathogs, and their teacher Gabe Kotter. The Sweathogs' leader was Vinnie Barbarino, played by John Travolta. The other main characters were Juan Epstein played by Robert Hegyes, Freddie "Boom Boom" Washington played by Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs and Arnold Horshack played by Ron Palillo.
22. "Verrrry interesting -- but schtupit!" was the catch phrase that could be heard weekly on 'Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In'. Who was the ACTOR that delivered this line?

Answer: Arte Johnson

Arte Johnson played multiple parts. His character of Wolfgang, the Nazi soldier, would comment on previous comedy skits with his famous catch phrase, "Verrrry interesting -- but schtupit!" Other characters Johnson played were: Tyrone F. Horneigh, AKA the dirty old "Want a walnetto?" man, an East European named Piotr Rosmenko who would compare the U.S.A. and "The Old Country", a gentleman named Rabbi Shankar who dressed in a Nehru jacket and dispensed pun filled pseudo Indian-wisdom and the man riding a tricycle while wearing a yellow raincoat.
23. This catch phrase is an oldie. It comes from a situation comedy in the 1950s. What sit-com gave us "What a revoltin' development this is!"?

Answer: The Life of Riley

The catch phrase, "What a revoltin' development this is!" was often heard being uttered by Chester A. Riley, the main character from 'The Life of Riley'. The most popular incarnation of this show ran from 1953 through 1958 and starred William Bendix as Chester A. Riley. An earlier version of this show ran from 1949 to 1950 and starred Jackie Gleason.
24. There is no catch phrase for the letter "X" so we move on to "Y" where the catch phrase is "Yada, yada, yada". On what TV show did this often heard catch phrase originate?

Answer: Seinfeld

The catch phrase "Yada, yada, yada" was heard on 'Seinfeld' season 8, episode 19 by George's new girlfriend, Marcy, as she was telling a about a woman who thought she got Legionnaire's Disease from a hot tub. "Yada, yada, yada" was used to leave out details in this and other stories. 'Seinfeld' aired from 1990 through 1998.
25. "Zowie, Batman" was one of the favorite phrases of what character?

Answer: Robin

'Batman' was the 1960s era program that can best be described as a live-action comic book often had such things as words like "Biff!", "Bam!" and "Pow!" flashed across the screen in the fashion of comic books. Many of the phrases were quite trite. One that was often used by Batman's sidekick, Robin, was "Zowie, Batman!" Robin was played by Burt Ward.

This version of 'Batman' was the earliest on TV and only ran from 1966 through 1968.
Source: Author classictvnut

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