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Quiz about Tickle Your Funny Bone Pt 2
Quiz about Tickle Your Funny Bone Pt 2

Tickle Your Funny Bone Pt. 2 Trivia Quiz


Since I had so many compliments on the first quiz I decided to present the follow up. I will give you clues to a famous stand-up, TV or movie comedian and you tell me who I am talking about. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by RAgamer51. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
RAgamer51
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
264,551
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
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7359
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Top 20% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Although some would not consider this guy to be a typical comedian, he has been a part of some very funny films. He played Bette Midler's husband in one film and and Arnold Schwarzenegger's brother in another. His first movie role was as a mental patient in the 1975 Jack Nicholson film, "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" He was best known, however, for his role in the hit TV sitcom, "Taxi" (1978-1983). Who was he? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This comedian started out in movies but at first wasn't that successful. He would, however, become one of the most popular stars of early television. Dubbed by Orson Welles as "The Great One", his career skyrocketed during the 1950s with one of the most popular sitcoms of all time. The sitcom would continue as part of his variety show in 1966. His two most noted movie roles were as a famous pool shark and a vulgar sheriff. Who was this legendary comic? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This Brooklyn born comedian got her start doing standup in the 1950s. Her success landed her regular guest appearances on "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson" (1962-1992) and "The Ed Sullivan Show" (1948-1971). She was known for her rough, raspy and loud voice in which she specialized in poking fun at herself, mostly because of her looks. Just before starting her own talk show she became the regular fill in for Johnny Carson. Later she began work as a Hollywood fashion consultant on Entertainment Television. Who was this famous comedian? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This multi-talented comedian began his career as a popular stand up comic during the 1980s. His break first came when he was a contestant on the talent show, "Star Search" (1983-1995) where he won his round against Dennis Miller of "Saturday Night Live" (1975). In 1987 he was cast on the Cosby Show spinoff, "A Different World" with Lisa Bonet and Jasmine Guy. His popularity earned him a gig on his own show in 1993. He also did films, most notably one in which he and Arnold Schwarzenegger fought over a Christmas toy. Who was this comic genius? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. This American comedian first gained recognition as part of a military sitcom during the 1960s. He later did several Disney movies with other known comics such as Don Knotts and John Amos. Perhaps this comic's most noted characteristic was the ability to draw an audience's laugh without the benefit of dialogue. It was that ability that landed him a part on one of the top comedy variety shows of all time. Who was this famous comic? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This superstar comic was considered to be one of the pioneers of female stand-up comedy. Comics from Lily Tomlin to Rosanne Barr considered her a major influence on their careers. She created a stage character who was a wild haired, oddly dressed housewife who made fun of her husband while smoking a cigarette. She worked numerous times with the legendary Bob Hope in several movies, 23 TV specials as well as a part of his renowned USO shows played before troops abroad. She is recognized by her signature laugh. Who was this funny lady? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This Pittsburgh born comedian was mostly known as an impressionist who had regular appearances on the "Tonight Show" when Steve Allen was host during the 1960s. He was also a regular guest on "The Ed Sullivan Show" (1948-1971) including his first appearance on February 9th, 1964 which was the same night that the Beatles first performed in the USA. He is however mostly remembered as one of Batman's villains on the TV show of the 1960s. Who was he? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This Canadian born actor-comedian had a career which stretched back 50 years including over 100 films and numerous TV shows. In those days he was known more as a dramatic actor including part of an all star cast in the 1972 film, "The Poseidon Adventure". But it was later in his career where his popularity rose due to his work as a comic actor. His career got a big boost when he began to star in several comical movie spoofs. Who was he? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This legendary comedian got his start by working in burlesque in 1942. He became part of a successful two man comedy team which included a popular singer as the straight man to his zany comedy. After the duo split up, he went on to have a successful solo career including an original comedy film which was remade by comic Eddie Murphy. His son was the lead singer of a popular group during the 1960s and he also gained recognition by establishing a famous charity organization in which he was the spokesperson. Who was this giant of comedy? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. This popular comic from St. Louis, Missouri started out with a raunchy night club act before getting into television. He starred in one of the funniest sitcoms of the 70s which rivaled even the smash "All In The Family" (1971-1979). His show continued into 1986 with several name changes. Although he didn't make that many movies he was cast in the Eddie Murphy film "Harlem Nights" (1989). Who was this super comedian? Hint



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1. Although some would not consider this guy to be a typical comedian, he has been a part of some very funny films. He played Bette Midler's husband in one film and and Arnold Schwarzenegger's brother in another. His first movie role was as a mental patient in the 1975 Jack Nicholson film, "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" He was best known, however, for his role in the hit TV sitcom, "Taxi" (1978-1983). Who was he?

Answer: Danny DeVito

DeVito played many serious dramatic roles in his career including the Penguin in "Batman Returns" (1992) and again with Nicholson in "Hoffa" (1992). But it was his comic work in films such as "Ruthless People" (1986) with Bette Midler and "Twins" (1988) with Arnold Schwarzenegger that gained him recognition as a comic actor. Christopher Lloyd not only starred with Devito in "Taxi" but was also one of the mental patients in "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" (1975).
2. This comedian started out in movies but at first wasn't that successful. He would, however, become one of the most popular stars of early television. Dubbed by Orson Welles as "The Great One", his career skyrocketed during the 1950s with one of the most popular sitcoms of all time. The sitcom would continue as part of his variety show in 1966. His two most noted movie roles were as a famous pool shark and a vulgar sheriff. Who was this legendary comic?

Answer: Jackie Gleason

"The Honeymooners" (1955-1956) was nearly as popular as "I Love Lucy" (1951-1957). In fact, TV Guide did a special poll in 2001 of "The Fifty Greatest Television Shows Of All Time" and the "Honeymooners" was ranked third behind only "Seinfeld" (1989-1998) and "I Love Lucy" (1951-1957).

The success of that show even influenced the primetime cartoon series the Flintstones. Fred's voice was modeled after Gleason and although the producers wanted to use a model of Art Carney's voice for Barney Rubble it fell through. Gleason was nominated for an Academy Award in 1961 for his portrayal of legendary pool shark Minnesota Fats in the Paul Newman film "The Hustler".

His comical genius was shown in film later as the loud, brass Texas sheriff, Beauford T. Justice in the Smokey and the Bandit series (1977,1980 and 1983).
3. This Brooklyn born comedian got her start doing standup in the 1950s. Her success landed her regular guest appearances on "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson" (1962-1992) and "The Ed Sullivan Show" (1948-1971). She was known for her rough, raspy and loud voice in which she specialized in poking fun at herself, mostly because of her looks. Just before starting her own talk show she became the regular fill in for Johnny Carson. Later she began work as a Hollywood fashion consultant on Entertainment Television. Who was this famous comedian?

Answer: Joan Rivers

Rivers nightly talk show only lasted a year and because she failed to tell Johnny Carson about it, she was banned by Johnny from appearing on his show ever again. She also was a big advocate of plastic surgery as well as jewelry. Phyllis Diller paved the way for her since she too had that rough loud voice and made fun of herself. Fields and Channing were also successful comedians of the '50s and '60s.
4. This multi-talented comedian began his career as a popular stand up comic during the 1980s. His break first came when he was a contestant on the talent show, "Star Search" (1983-1995) where he won his round against Dennis Miller of "Saturday Night Live" (1975). In 1987 he was cast on the Cosby Show spinoff, "A Different World" with Lisa Bonet and Jasmine Guy. His popularity earned him a gig on his own show in 1993. He also did films, most notably one in which he and Arnold Schwarzenegger fought over a Christmas toy. Who was this comic genius?

Answer: Sinbad

Born David Atkins, Sinbad was involved in several TV and movie projects besides the ones mentioned. He was a frequent host for the talent show "It's Showtime At The Apollo" (1989-1991). He hosted an episode of "Soul Train" in 1995, and was emcee of the "Miss Universe Pageant" in 2000. "Jingle All The Way" (1996) with Arnold Schwarzenegger earned him a Blockbuster Video Award.

He also starred with the late Phil Hartman in "Houseguest" (1995).
5. This American comedian first gained recognition as part of a military sitcom during the 1960s. He later did several Disney movies with other known comics such as Don Knotts and John Amos. Perhaps this comic's most noted characteristic was the ability to draw an audience's laugh without the benefit of dialogue. It was that ability that landed him a part on one of the top comedy variety shows of all time. Who was this famous comic?

Answer: Tim Conway

Tim Conway, who was born Tom Conway, changed his name to Tim so as not to be confused with the well know British actor. Conway's break came when he was cast as Ensign Chuck Parker in the very successful military sitcom, "McHale's Navy" (1962-1966) starring Ernest Borgnine and Joe Flynn.

He teamed up with Don Knotts several times, most notably in the Disney film "The Apple Dumpling Gang" (1975). Besides McHale's Navy, he was probably best known as a part of the 1970s comedy variety hit, "The Carol Burnett Show" (1967-1978). Phil Silvers had his own show at the same time as McHale's Navy where he was an Army Sergeant and Jim Nabors of course played a bumbling Marine in "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C." (1964-1969).
6. This superstar comic was considered to be one of the pioneers of female stand-up comedy. Comics from Lily Tomlin to Rosanne Barr considered her a major influence on their careers. She created a stage character who was a wild haired, oddly dressed housewife who made fun of her husband while smoking a cigarette. She worked numerous times with the legendary Bob Hope in several movies, 23 TV specials as well as a part of his renowned USO shows played before troops abroad. She is recognized by her signature laugh. Who was this funny lady?

Answer: Phyllis Diller

Diller's career as a stand-up skyrocketed during the late 50s when she worked at the famed San Franciso comedy club called "The Purple Onion". Most of her success was credited to working with Bob Hope on a regular basis. She also had parts on several TV shows such as "You Bet Your Life" (1950-1961) a quiz show with Groucho Marx, "The Muppet Show" (1976), and as a regular on the soap opera "The Bold And The Beautiful" (1995-2004).
7. This Pittsburgh born comedian was mostly known as an impressionist who had regular appearances on the "Tonight Show" when Steve Allen was host during the 1960s. He was also a regular guest on "The Ed Sullivan Show" (1948-1971) including his first appearance on February 9th, 1964 which was the same night that the Beatles first performed in the USA. He is however mostly remembered as one of Batman's villains on the TV show of the 1960s. Who was he?

Answer: Frank Gorshin

Gorshin was perfect as the Riddler in the "Batman" TV Series starring Adam West as the Caped Crusader. The role earned him an Emmy nomination in 1966. His act as an impressionist on stage was legendary. One of his best impressions was that of legendary actor, Kirk Douglas.

In 1968 he earned his second Emmy nomination for an episode of the hit sci-fi TV series, "Star Trek" (1966-1969). Gorshin suffered from lung cancer and his last performance was on an episode of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" (2005) which aired two days after his death on May 17, 2005.
8. This Canadian born actor-comedian had a career which stretched back 50 years including over 100 films and numerous TV shows. In those days he was known more as a dramatic actor including part of an all star cast in the 1972 film, "The Poseidon Adventure". But it was later in his career where his popularity rose due to his work as a comic actor. His career got a big boost when he began to star in several comical movie spoofs. Who was he?

Answer: Leslie Nielsen

Nielsen's career started as a dramatic actor and he was cast in the 1956 sci-film, "Forbidden Planet" (1956). He played several parts in established TV shows. He was cast as Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion in the Walt Disney series "The Swamp Fox" (1959-1961), which was a spin off of the Davy Crockett series.

But in 1977 the smash comedy "Airplane" launched his comic career. The film which was a spoof of the "Airport" disaster films of the 70s included a classic Nielsen movie line. He is asked, "Surely you can't be serious"?, to which he replies, "Of course I'm serious, and stop calling me Shirley" The success of the film led him to the hilarious "Naked Gun" film series which spoofed cop shows.
9. This legendary comedian got his start by working in burlesque in 1942. He became part of a successful two man comedy team which included a popular singer as the straight man to his zany comedy. After the duo split up, he went on to have a successful solo career including an original comedy film which was remade by comic Eddie Murphy. His son was the lead singer of a popular group during the 1960s and he also gained recognition by establishing a famous charity organization in which he was the spokesperson. Who was this giant of comedy?

Answer: Jerry Lewis

In 1946 Lewis teamed up with popular singer Dean Martin to form a comedy team that lasted ten years. The format of using a singer as a straight man with a bumbling comedian to form a comedy team was first used in 1940 when crooner Bing Crosby and comic legend Bob Hope teamed up for the series of "The Road To..." films. Martin and Lewis became just as popular as a comic duo.

His son was Gary Lewis of "Gary Lewis and the Playboys" who cut several top ten singles during the 1960s, including the number one hit "This Diamond Ring" (1965). On his own he made the original film, "The Nutty Professor" (1962) which Eddie Murphy remade in 1996.

In 1952 he began work on the Muscular Dystrophy Telethon in which he has been a staple each year on Labor Day weekend.
10. This popular comic from St. Louis, Missouri started out with a raunchy night club act before getting into television. He starred in one of the funniest sitcoms of the 70s which rivaled even the smash "All In The Family" (1971-1979). His show continued into 1986 with several name changes. Although he didn't make that many movies he was cast in the Eddie Murphy film "Harlem Nights" (1989). Who was this super comedian?

Answer: Redd Foxx

"Sanford and Son" (1972-1977) was the perfect canvas to display Foxx's comical talent. He played raunchy loud mouth junk dealer Fred Sanford whose sarcasm even rivaled the great Archie Bunker of "All In The Family" (1971-1979). His tirades filled with insults towards Aunt Esther were classic.

A typical dialogue would have Aunt Esther saying, "You can't upset me today Fred Sanford, cause I got the spirit of Christmas", to which Fred would reply, "Yes, and the face of Halloween". Foxx's last role was with Della Reese on the sitcom "The Royal Family" where on October 11, 1991 he collapsed on the set from a heart attack.

He never regained consciousness.
Source: Author RAgamer51

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