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David Letterman Trivia Quiz

Lil' tidbits from Dave's years at NBC and CBS. These should not be difficult for faithful, long-time viewers of the most original and innovative show on late night television.

A multiple-choice quiz by jaxneises. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
jaxneises

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
2,226

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
3169

Last 3 plays: klotzplate (15/15), Guest 136 (10/15), Guest 99 (15/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. What is the name of Dave's production company? Hint

DaveTv

Letterman Industries, Inc.

Worldwide Pants

Pants Productions

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Question 2 of 15

2. Who was the director of Dave's show when it moved from NBC to CBS? Hint

Rob Thomas

Robert Morton

Hal Gurnee

Bill Wendell

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Question 3 of 15

3. What is the name of Sirajul and Mujibar's store next door to Dave's studio? Hint

New York, New York!

America Rocks!

Broadway Boutique

Rock America

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Question 4 of 15

4. What is Larry 'Bud' Mellman's real name? Hint

Larry Fortensky

Calvert DeForest

Robert Morton

Sid McGinnis

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Question 5 of 15

5. What is the name of Rupert Gee's restaurant which is found right around the corner from Dave's studio?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 6 of 15

6. What was the name of the 'discount magician' who often stopped in to visit Dave during his early days at NBC? Hint

Kamar

Lamar

Kazar

Lazar

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Question 7 of 15

7. Which of the following suits has Dave not worn on his show? Hint

Kool-aid suit

Sponge suit

Rice Krispie suit

Velcro suit

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Question 8 of 15

8. Who was the producer of Dave's show when it moved from NBC to CBS? Hint

Robert Newman

Bill Wendall

Hal Gurnee

Robert Morton

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Question 9 of 15

9. What celebrity stood up in the audience and asked where all the damn cats were on Dave's first show at CBS? Hint

Robert Redford

Michael Caine

Bill Murray

Paul Newman

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Question 10 of 15

10. Who is the drummer in the CBS Orchestra led by Paul Shaffer? Hint

Sid McGinnis

Anton Fig

Will Lee

Stanley Jordan

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Question 11 of 15

11. What celebrity, as imitated by Chris Elliot, called Paul 'Ringo' and always ended his appearances with the 'banana dance'? Hint

Charo

Madonna

Harry Belafonte

Marlon Brando

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Question 12 of 15

12. Who has been Dave's stage manager and comic foil since his earliest days at NBC?

Answer: (first and last names)

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Question 13 of 15

13. Who stood up during an interview and kicked toward Dave's head, freaking Dave out and ending the interview? Hint

Andy Kauffman

Jesse Ventura

Jerry Lawler

Crispin Glover

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Question 14 of 15

14. What television show was broadcasting outside in Rockefeller Plaza when Dave interrupted it by shouting out his office window with a megaphone that he wasn't wearing any pants? Hint

Good Morning America

CBS Morning Show

The Larry King Show

The Today Show

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Question 15 of 15

15. Where did Dave go to college? Hint

Indiana University

Ball State

Indiana State University

Purdue

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Most Recent Scores

Nov 19 2024 : klotzplate: 15/15
Nov 15 2024 : Guest 136: 10/15
Nov 05 2024 : Guest 99: 15/15

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of Dave's production company?

Answer: Worldwide Pants

The logo gets flashed up at the end of each show accompanied by some odd non-sequitur phrase. This company also produces 'Everybody Loves Raymond'.

2. Who was the director of Dave's show when it moved from NBC to CBS?

Answer: Hal Gurnee

Dave often talked to Hal during the show. Hal used to participate in many of the comedy sketches.

3. What is the name of Sirajul and Mujibar's store next door to Dave's studio?

Answer: Rock America

These guys sell a wide variety of New York souvenirs as well as many Letterman products.

4. What is Larry 'Bud' Mellman's real name?

Answer: Calvert DeForest

After moving to CBS he was called Calvert DeForest on-air instead of Larry 'Bud' Mellman.

5. What is the name of Rupert Gee's restaurant which is found right around the corner from Dave's studio?

Answer: Hello Deli

If you are in New York City, stop by the deli to see Rupert and enjoy one of the sandwiches he has there named after celebrities who have visited him over the years.

6. What was the name of the 'discount magician' who often stopped in to visit Dave during his early days at NBC?

Answer: Kamar

Kamar rarely got completely finished with a magic trick due to Dave's constant interference and needling. Funny stuff.

7. Which of the following suits has Dave not worn on his show?

Answer: Kool-aid suit

The velcro suit is most famous, but he actually was dipped into a huge bowl of milk wearing the suit of Rice Krispies. He also wore the sponge suit in a huge vat of water and they measured how much water was soaked up by the sponges! Vintage Letterman.

8. Who was the producer of Dave's show when it moved from NBC to CBS?

Answer: Robert Morton

'Morty' often had to answer Dave's questions on-air and participated in his share of comedy sketches.

9. What celebrity stood up in the audience and asked where all the damn cats were on Dave's first show at CBS?

Answer: Paul Newman

Mr. Newman stormed out of the studio after Dave informed him 'Cats' was showing somewhere else.

10. Who is the drummer in the CBS Orchestra led by Paul Shaffer?

Answer: Anton Fig

Anton is the newest member of the four core musicians who have been with Dave since his early days at NBC. The others are Paul Shaffer (bandleader and keyboards), Will Lee (bass), and Sid McGinnis (guitar). The horn sections and additional guitarists were added after moving to CBS.

11. What celebrity, as imitated by Chris Elliot, called Paul 'Ringo' and always ended his appearances with the 'banana dance'?

Answer: Marlon Brando

Chris Elliot had many wonderful recurring characters in the early days of the show, including the Fugitive Guy and the guy who lived under the seats.

12. Who has been Dave's stage manager and comic foil since his earliest days at NBC?

Answer: Biff Henderson

Biff has been a great sport over the years and has been sent to many events, such as the Super Bowl and the World Series, to interview celebrities for the Late Show. He has also toured America and sent remote broadcasts back to the studio.

13. Who stood up during an interview and kicked toward Dave's head, freaking Dave out and ending the interview?

Answer: Crispin Glover

Definitely one of the stranger events in Dave's history. Glover appeared to be seriously disturbed during the interview.

14. What television show was broadcasting outside in Rockefeller Plaza when Dave interrupted it by shouting out his office window with a megaphone that he wasn't wearing any pants?

Answer: The Today Show

Jane Pauley and Bryant Gumbel casually looked around for the cause of the disturbance, but they were pretty good sports about the whole thing.

15. Where did Dave go to college?

Answer: Ball State

Dave often refers to his alma mater during the show.

Source: Author jaxneises

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