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Run For The Remote Trivia Quiz


So many great TV shows have the word "RUN" in their title. Can you identify or remember some of these series?

A multiple-choice quiz by coachpauly. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
coachpauly
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
350,799
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
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2410
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Question 1 of 10
1. What television show, that was first a movie, introduces a society where people are not permitted to live beyond the age of 30? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What quiz show for children first aired in 1972 in the U.S., but became much more popular in Great Britain from 1975 to 1981? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What American reality show, hosted by model Heidi Klum, pits successful designers against one another? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What 1960's television series starring Ben Gazzara tells the story of a young lawyer who is diagnosed with a terminal illness and leaves behind a successful law practice to travel the world doing the things he never had time to do? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In the 1970s, "Run Joe Run" was a short-lived television series targeting children in the Saturday morning time slot. Who or what was Joe? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of the following American reality shows aired weekly on VH1 and involved four unsigned bands competing for cash prizes and a chance to win a recording contract? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What show filmed at Wrigley Field aired 26 episodes in 1960 and included famous baseball players like Hank Aaron and Mickey Mantle? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What 2011 television drama, aired in Great Britain, was based upon Martina Cole's 1997 novel of the same name? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What comedy series, starring Will Arnett, only lasted one season in the United States in 2011? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What MTV reality show ran for 6 seasons and 59 episodes and profiled the life of Run DMC's Joseph Simmons? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What television show, that was first a movie, introduces a society where people are not permitted to live beyond the age of 30?

Answer: Logan's Run

"Logan's Run" (1976) was a movie and a television series (1977). It was based upon the futuristic society created by George Clayton Johnson and William F. Nolan. Their 1967 novel "Logan's Run" is set in a dystopian society where death is required by all citizens reaching a certain age.

The television series lasted for 14 episodes between 1977 and 1978 and starred Gregory Harrison as Logan and Heather Menzies Urich as Jessica. Logan is 26 and a Sandman whose job it is to track down those that run from their fate. Logan ultimately becomes a runner as he attempts to escape to a place called Sanctuary.
2. What quiz show for children first aired in 1972 in the U.S., but became much more popular in Great Britain from 1975 to 1981?

Answer: Runaround

In the United Kingdom the quiz show was hosted by Mike Reid, Leslie Crowther, and Stan Boardman. Contestants were asked to select one of three possible answers to questions and given the chance to change their minds by running around to a different answer. Yellow and red balls worth 1 or 2 points were awarded for correct answers. One of my childhood heroes "Metal Mickey" was first debuted on the show. Although the series ended in 1981 it was brought back briefly in 1985 as "Poparound" with questions based on popular music.
3. What American reality show, hosted by model Heidi Klum, pits successful designers against one another?

Answer: Project Runway

"Project Runway" first appeared on television in 2004 and aired on Bravo until 2008. Model Heidi Klum was both one of the creators and hosts of the show. Contestants compete to create the best possible clothing items on specific themes with certain time limits and material restrictions. Each week, one or more designers are eliminated. From 2009 until 2012, "Project Runway" moved to Lifetime. The show was so successful that it spawned similar series in countries such as Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Finland, Hong Kong, Israel, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, Russia, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, and the United Kingdom.
4. What 1960's television series starring Ben Gazzara tells the story of a young lawyer who is diagnosed with a terminal illness and leaves behind a successful law practice to travel the world doing the things he never had time to do?

Answer: Run For Your Life

"Run For Your Life" first aired in the United States on September 13th 1965 and ran until March 27th 1968. The three seasons spanned 85 episodes as America was introduced to lead character Paul Bryan. The doctors had given the talented lawyer between 9 and 18 months to live. Bryan decides to use that time travelling the country having adventures.
5. In the 1970s, "Run Joe Run" was a short-lived television series targeting children in the Saturday morning time slot. Who or what was Joe?

Answer: Army K-9 dog

"Run Joe Run" was a television series that centered on an Army K-9 dog (Joe) and his handler Sergeant Will Corey (Arch Whiting). In the story, Joe is falsely accused of attacking his handler. He escapes before being put to sleep and goes on the run helping people along the way. Sergeant Corey also believes Joe is innocent and is trying to find him before the authorities do. In the second season, Joe travels with Josh McCoy, a hiker that befriends him. In total the show aired 26 episodes over two seasons.
6. Which of the following American reality shows aired weekly on VH1 and involved four unsigned bands competing for cash prizes and a chance to win a recording contract?

Answer: Bands on the Run

"Bands on the Run" aired for just one season and 16 episodes from April 2, 2001 until July 15, 2001. The executive producer was Dan Cutforth and featured four bands that competed for cash prizes, musical equipment, a professionally produced movie video and a chance to perform in front of recording agents. The winning band was Flickerstick.
7. What show filmed at Wrigley Field aired 26 episodes in 1960 and included famous baseball players like Hank Aaron and Mickey Mantle?

Answer: Home Run Derby

"Home Run Derby" was hosted by actor Mark Scott. Sadly, Mark died from a heart attack at age 45 on July 13th, 1960. As respect to both Mark and his family, the show only ran for one season. Sports fans loved the show because of how it pitted some of the best Major League sluggers against one another in nine-inning home run contests. Hank Aaron won the most money on the show including six consecutive weeks as the "Home Run Derby" champion.
8. What 2011 television drama, aired in Great Britain, was based upon Martina Cole's 1997 novel of the same name?

Answer: The Runaway

"The Runaway" was a six-episode made-for-television drama that aired on Sky1 for the first time on March 31st 2011. The show starred Jack O'Connell, Keith Allen, Ken Stott, Joanna Vanderham, and Alan Cumming. The show is set in London of the 1960's and 70's. Two East London kids, Cathy and Eamonn, have a secret relationship that is torn apart when Cathy is sent into care. She escapes and lives on the streets of London's Soho. While she grows up in the London underworld, Eamonn embarks on a life of crime which leads him to flee to New York. Eventually the two are reunited.
9. What comedy series, starring Will Arnett, only lasted one season in the United States in 2011?

Answer: Running Wilde

"Running Wilde" premiered on September 21st 2010 but was canceled after just 13 episodes due to low ratings. The show was created by Mitchell Hurwitz and starred Will Arnett and Keri Russell in the lead roles. It was filmed in Long Island New York. The show's main storyline features a self-centered millionaire's (Steve Wilde) attempt to win the affection of a childhood sweetheart (Emmy) who has been living in the South American jungle.
10. What MTV reality show ran for 6 seasons and 59 episodes and profiled the life of Run DMC's Joseph Simmons?

Answer: Run's House

Joseph Simmons, also known as Rev Run was one of the founding rapper-hip-hop pioneers of musical group Run-D.M.C. The show was produced by Sean "Diddy" Combs, Russell Simmons, and Stan Lathan. It was filmed on location at the Simmons family home in New Jersey, offices in New York, and an apartment in Los Angeles.
Source: Author coachpauly

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