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Quiz about TV of the Stars
Quiz about TV of the Stars

TV of the Stars Trivia Quiz


But not celebrity stars. Instead, the focus is on TV shows that have "star" or "stars" in the title.

A multiple-choice quiz by Caseena. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Caseena
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
384,556
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
689
Last 3 plays: Guest 198 (8/10), Guest 69 (4/10), Guest 24 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. This franchise consists of many films and shows. Two of the series are subtitled "The Clone Wars" and "Rebels". What's its name?

Answer: (Two Words, four letters each)
Question 2 of 10
2. This series has had a few incarnations. The first version aired 1978-1979. A miniseries was made in 2003, which was followed by a series that ran from 2004 to 2009. What show is this? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. "Star Search", "Dancing with the Stars", and "Stars in Their Eyes" are examples of what type of show? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which of these is NOT the name of a show in the "Star Trek" franchise? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. "Stargate SG-1" is a show based on 1994's "Stargate". What type of media is the 1994 version of "Stargate"? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Complete the Disney show title: "Star vs. the _____ of Evil". Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. "Starsky and Hutch" is a cop show from the 1970s. Who play the title characters? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. "Son of the Morning Star" is a historical miniseries about which 19th century military man who died in battle? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. "Crest of the Stars", "Outlaw Star", and "Fist of the North Star" are animated science fiction shows from which country? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What's the name of a National Geographic science-centered talk show hosted by Neil deGrasse Tyson? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This franchise consists of many films and shows. Two of the series are subtitled "The Clone Wars" and "Rebels". What's its name?

Answer: Star Wars

"Star Wars" came out in 1977; since then, there have been many films, series, books, video games, and comics set in the same universe. Other shows based on "Star Wars are "Star Wars: Ewoks" and "Star Wars: Droids", which are animated series from the 1980s.

Its first foray into television was the infamously bad and poorly received "Star Wars Holiday Special" in 1978. Creator George Lucas disowned it and expressed a desire to find all bootlegged copies and smash them.
2. This series has had a few incarnations. The first version aired 1978-1979. A miniseries was made in 2003, which was followed by a series that ran from 2004 to 2009. What show is this?

Answer: Battlestar Galactica

"Battlestar Galactica" was originally made to capitalize on the popularity of "Star Wars". The 70s version was cancelled after one season, whereas the 2004 version ran for four seasons.
3. "Star Search", "Dancing with the Stars", and "Stars in Their Eyes" are examples of what type of show?

Answer: Reality/talent

In "Dancing with the Stars", celebrities pair with professional dancers and compete against each other. This show is produced all over the world. "Stars in Their Eyes" is a British show in which participants dress up as singers and perform live. "Star Search" first aired in 1983 and contestants compete in one of many categories, like comedy, dancing, group singing, and solo singing.
4. Which of these is NOT the name of a show in the "Star Trek" franchise?

Answer: Star Trek: Farscape

"Star Trek", the first series, is sometimes called "Star Trek: The Original Series" or "The Original Series". It is one of the most popular science fiction shows of all time and has spawned multiple films and spinoff series. "Farscape" is a series about a man from Earth who is sent across the universe via wormhole and it is not part of the "Star Trek" universe.
5. "Stargate SG-1" is a show based on 1994's "Stargate". What type of media is the 1994 version of "Stargate"?

Answer: Movie

In the 1994 movie "Stargate", a wormhole is opened which allows travel throughout the universe. Through such wormholes, aliens have influenced Earth events. Other series based on the film are "Stargate Atlantis" and "Stargate Universe".
6. Complete the Disney show title: "Star vs. the _____ of Evil".

Answer: Forces

Star is a princess from another dimension. She is sent to Earth as an exchange student and must keep her magic wand from falling into the hands of Ludo, who has an army of monsters and wants to take over the universe.
7. "Starsky and Hutch" is a cop show from the 1970s. Who play the title characters?

Answer: Paul Michael Glaser and David Soul

The two main characters drive around the streets of Bay City chasing criminals. The show's violence was toned down in season three. Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson play the characters in a film adaptation.
8. "Son of the Morning Star" is a historical miniseries about which 19th century military man who died in battle?

Answer: George Custer

Gary Cole plays Custer. The three-hour series starts after the Battle of the Little Bighorn and uses flashbacks to show Custer's life from the 1860s until his death.
9. "Crest of the Stars", "Outlaw Star", and "Fist of the North Star" are animated science fiction shows from which country?

Answer: Japan

Science fiction is a common genre for anime. "Fist of the North Star" and "Outlaw Star" are anime adaptations of manga (graphic novels). "Crest of the Stars," and its sequels "Banner of the Stars" and "Banner of the Stars II", which total 36 episodes, are adapted from a series of novels.
10. What's the name of a National Geographic science-centered talk show hosted by Neil deGrasse Tyson?

Answer: StarTalk

"StarTalk" started as a podcast, also hosted by Tyson, in 2009. There are panel discussions of various science topics, and every episode has a guest star. Guests have included Jimmy Carter, Whoopi Goldberg, Richard Dawkins, Christopher Nolan, Buzz Aldrin, and Michelle Gomez.
Source: Author Caseena

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