I'm On Atkins! Trivia Quiz

Answer: Christopher Atkins

Christopher Atkins also had a one-year stint on the prime time soap "Dallas", a young man J.R.'s wife Sue Ellen had an affair with. Also starring in the 1982 movie "The Pirate Movie", his career didn't continue with star roles as it did in the early stages, but he has made the occasional appearance in various B-movies and television shows.

Answer: Tommy Atkins

The term Tommy Atkins, or just Tommy, is not as widely used as it was in the time of our two world wars, but the military still uses the term "tom" to describe someone involved in paratrooping.

Answer: Chucky

Chucky Atkins has played for many teams; his longest tenure was spent with the Detroit Pistons which lasted four seasons. He went undrafted from South Florida University, and began his pro career in Europe before working his way up to starter with the previously mentioned Pistons.

Answer: Chet Atkins

Chet Atkins was never one to rest on his country roots; he enjoyed collaborating with dozens of people, some of whom include non-country artists Mark Knopfler and Ray Charles. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1973. He passed away in 2001 at the age of 77.

Answer: Susan Atkins

Susan Atkins served one week short of forty years in prison, dying in 2009. She gave birth to a son during her time with the Manson family, a son she was forced to give up for adoption after her murder conviction. No contact was ever made between Susan and her son while she was in prison.

Answer: Essence Atkins

Essence Atkins was to be a member of the cast of "Saved By the Bell: The College Years" and actually appeared in the pilot. But one of the original stars of the first show, Tiffani Amber Theissen, changed her mind about staying with the show, and so Essence was let go. She also had sporadic work on NBC's "The Cosby Show" in the late 1980's.

Answer: Ja Rule

Ja Rule hit the top of the charts with "I'm Real" with Jennifer Lopez, and "Always On Time" with Ashanti. His other Number One album was "Rule 3:36" in 2000. He was known as controversial, never shying away from a feud with another rapper. Unfortunately for Mr. Atkins (or Mr. Rule if you prefer), he has spent time in prison for illegal gun and drug possession, and tax evasion.

Answer: Robert Atkins, MD

Robert Atkins, MD, used the diet to lose a significant amount of weight in the early 1970's, and he used the method to write books about it. The diet fad took off in the early 2000's, but faded soon after when people lost interest in non-stop proteins. Robert Atkins slipped on the ice in 2003, and did not recover from the head trauma, dying 9 days later.

Answer: Doug Atkins

According to Pat Summerall, Doug Atkins was allegedly released by the Cleveland Browns for belching in a team meeting. That led to the Chicago Bears obtaining him and his Hall of Fame career in 1955. He went on to being named to the 1960's All-Decade team, and eventually put on the NFL Network's "Top 10 Pass Rushers of All Time" list at Number Nine.

His career was before the creation of the sack statistic, so no one really knows how many he would have had. But his ability to either mow an offensive line down or to just jump over them made him incredibly hard to block.

He originally went to the University of Tennessee on a basketball scholarship.

Answer: Sharif Atkins

Sharif Atkins has appeared in over 100 episodes of television between "ER" and "White Collar", so it is safe to call him a veteran actor now. Other shows he has associated with are USA Network's "The 4400" and UPN's "Eve". He was born in 1975 and graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in theatre/speech.