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1. Which TV show features character first names like Alex, Elaine, Latka, Tony, Jim, and Bobby?

From Quiz Classic TV: Character First Names

Answer: Taxi

"Taxi" aired from 1978 to 1983 first on ABC then NBC. It starred Judd Hirsch, Marilu Henner, Jeff Conaway, Danny DeVito, Tony Danza, and Andy Kaufman.

From Quiz Who is the WHO?

Answer: Leonard H. McCoy

Dr. McCoy was played by DeForest Kelley in the original series of "Star Trek" from 1966 to 1969. His background indicates that he was born in Atlanta Georgia, attended the University of Mississippi and, at the time he boarded the USS Enterprise, he was a divorcee. Bones may well be a little racist, in particular when it comes to Spock, and this tends to bring him into conflict with the Vulcan on a regular basis. His relationship with the captain, James T. Kirk, on the other hand, is so good that it borders on being brotherly. In the episode "For the World is Hollow and I Have Touched the Sky" (episode 8, season 3, 1968) Bones winds up tying the knot with Natira, the priestess of Yonada. Two stories surface in respect to the nickname "Bones", which Kirk regularly calls McCoy. The first is that it is play on the old adage "sawbones", the nickname for a surgeon. The next appears in the 2009 movie version of the series, where the role of McCoy is taken up by Karl Urban. When he first meets Kirk he informs his future captain that he's divorced and that "The ex-wife took the whole damn planet in the divorce. All I got left is my bones".

From Quiz Semper Fi: The Ex Marines Files

Answer: Leroy Jethro Gibbs

Leroy Jethro Gibbs was a former gunnery sergeant in the US Marines, specialising as a marksman. Overseas duties included service in Operation Desert Storm. After discharge, he joined the (then) Naval Investigative Service. Brought up in a small town in Pennsylvania, most people called him Gibbs and a few special friends called him Jethro. His family had called him Leroy. Gibbs was married four times and divorced on three occasions. His first wife was killed by Mexican drugs dealers and he extracted revenge by shooting dead the man he held culpable. Leroy Jethro Gibbs was played by Mark Harmon throughout the run of "NCIS".

From Quiz Why Don't I Know Your Face?

Answer: Debbie Malvina Wolowitz

Until her death in 2014, Carol Ann Susi was the strident, grating New Jersey voice of Debbie "Ma" Wolowitz in "The Big Bang Theory." Despite her girth and extreme facial hair, "Deb" was the classic stereotype of a mom: loving, meddlesome, unwilling to let go of her fully grown son. We "saw" Debbie in brief parts (perhaps it would be more accurate to say that we saw brief parts of Debbie) three times in the series. Season 5 gave us a vague overhead shot of someone in a pink dress. In a single season 6 episode, she was shown from the neck down, walking past a doorway. Later in the same show, we saw "Ma's" arms pulling a fleeing Raj through a window, back into the house. Season 8's "The Leftover Thermalization" serves as a touching farewell to both Ma and Carol Ann Susi. The alternate choices are actual supporting characters in the show and have been seen in several episodes. Incidentally, "BBT"'s 12 confirmed seasons is second only to "The Simpsons" as the longest continuously running TV comedy show.

From Quiz First Names of Classic TV Characters

Answer: Joe

In the first season of the show Joe Mannix worked for a Los Angeles detective agency that was called called Intertect. Interect was the original working title of the series. Joseph Campanella played his boss, Lew Wickersham. The agency originally used computers to assist them in solving crimes, however, Desilu removed them after the first season. Beginning in the second season Mannix worked solo with the help of his assistant, Peggy Fair, played by Gail Fisher. He also had a number of contacts within the Los Angeles Police Department including Peggy's late husband's partner. The character was played by Larry Linville until Linville went on to play Major Frank Burns on "M*A*S*H" (1972-1983). In 1971 Connors joined Lucille Ball on an episode of "Here's Lucy" (1968-1974) fittingly titled "Lucy and Mannix are Held Hostage". Mike Connors was born Kreker Ohanian in California and began a film career in 1950 after a stint in the Air Force. In addition to his television work he appeared in over 30 films. "Mannix" was the final television show produced by Desilu Studios.

From Quiz Memorable Minor Characters

Answer: Korean War

On the air for 11 seasons, "M*A*S*H" was nominated for over 100 Emmy Awards, winning 14. It also won the award for outstanding directing (comedy) from the Directors' Guild of America five years in a row (1973-77) and a total of seven times. Alan Alda won six Golden Globe awards for best actor in his role as Hawkeye Pierce. "Radar" O'Reilly was played by Gary Burghoff, Klinger was played by Jamie Farr, and Mulcahy was played by William Christopher.

From Quiz TV Title Character First Names

Answer: Joe

"Mannix" ran for eight seasons, from 1967 to 1975, with a total of 194 episodes. It was the last TV series produced by Desilu Productions, a company that was founded in 1950 by Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball. Born in 1925 of Armenian descent as Kreker Ohanian, Connors also appeared in over 30 films.

From Quiz What Show Was I In?

Answer: Everybody Loves Raymond

Ray Barone was played by Ray Romano. The show was loosely based on Ray Romano's stand-up comedy routines.

From Quiz Who?

Answer: 'Hill Street Blues'

Capt. Frank Furillo leads this team. Other characters include Det. Neal Washington, Sgt. Mick Belker and Sgt. Lucy Bates. Although the city setting is not given, certain similarities with Chicago are obvious.

From Quiz TV Character Common Bonds-Odd Man Out

Answer: Pete Malloy

Pete Malloy (Martin Milner) was a uniformed street patrol officer on the series "Adam-12" (1968) . Non uniform wearing police detectives on television included Det. Steve McGarrett (Jack Lord) on "Hawaii Five-O" (1968), Det. Sgt. Ed Brown (Don Galloway) on "Ironside" (1967) and Sgt. Joe Friday (Jack Webb) on "Dragnet" (1951).

From Quiz The Leading Ladies of Primetime

Answer: Buffy Summers

Buffy Summers is the lead character in the series 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer'. She is portrayed by Sarah Michelle Gellar, who stayed with the series for its seven year run before calling it quits.

From Quiz Trivial Television Names

Answer: Whitman Mayo

Whitman Mayo played Grady on the sitcom "Sanford and Son" which aired from 1972-1977. Mr. Mayo went on to play Grady in his own television show aptly titled, "Grady" which aired briefly in 1975. He returned again as Grady on "Sanford Arms" in 1977.

From Quiz Who is the WHO?

Answer: Jonas

Alan Hale plays Jonas on "Gilligan's Island" (1964-67), though that name is rarely used in the series. The more generic "Skipper" is what you're likely to hear. Skipper is the owner of the boat, the S.S. Minnow, and is deferred to as the leader of the inhabitants on the island. However, he tends to play this role in a diplomatic manner and, if a scenario is too deep for him to take responsibility, he tends to defer to the Professor. In his book "Gilligan's Wake" (2003), Tom Carson creates a backstory for the Skipper, indicating that he served under John F. Kennedy on the PT109 and also Quinton McHale ("McHale's Navy" 1962-66). Whether this is correct or simply provided to amuse is not known however, there is sufficient evidence in the series to indicate that the Skipper had been involved in World War II. Episodes 4 and 30 in season one, indicate that he was involved in this conflict, to the point that he dreams of a covert mission during the Battle of Guadalcanal. He also speaks a number of times that ships were blown up from underneath him. In other episodes he claims to have been a Navy bandmaster, a simple cook and the best poker player in the Navy.

From Quiz Semper Fi: The Ex Marines Files

Answer: Jim Brass

Jim Brass was a detective who liaised with one of the Crime Scene Investigation teams in Las Vegas, Nevada. As a Marine, he had served two tours of duty in Vietnam. Brass had a reputation of being generally fair but at times turned to alcohol when stressed. He also had a difficult relationship with his estranged daughter. Jim Brass was played by Paul Guilfoyle in the first 14 seasons of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" from 2000. He won a Screen Actors Guild Award in 2005.

From Quiz Why Don't I Know Your Face?

Answer: Bob Sacamano

David Puddy is Elaine's occasional boyfriend. Newman (no first name was ever offered) was Jerry's perennial archenemy, of course. J. Peterman was Elaine's boss at (and founder of) the J. Peterman Co. All three of these characters appeared on screen in numerous stories. Bob Sacamano is the brainchild of director/producer Larry Charles, who wrote some 17 episodes of the show. Charles apparently based the character on a real-life friend with the same "BS" name. Bob appears...well, non-appears...in ten "Seinfeld" episodes, most of which can be viewed on YouTube.

From Quiz First Names of Classic TV Characters

Answer: Robert

Robert T. Ironside was a former San Francisco police detective who was wheelchair bound after being shot and became a consultant. The character was introduced in a 1967 television movie titled "A Man Called Ironside". The television show was nominated for six Emmy Awards as well as two Golden Globes. The theme music created by Quincy Jones was among the first synthesizer TV themes on television. Raymond William Stacy Burr was born in British Columbia, Canada. When he was six he moved to California and had his first acting role on stage at age 12. Beginning in 1946 he had roles in over 50 films, frequently playing a villain. In 1957 he auditioned for the role of District Attorney Hamilton Burger on "Perry Mason" but landed the lead role instead. William Talman landed the role of DA Burger. Burr passed in 1993 at age 76 in Sonoma County. After his death the American Bar Association recognized him for his "professional and dignified" portrayal of Perry Mason.

From Quiz TV Title Characters: The Ladies

Answer: Jennifer

"Hart to Hart" ran on ABC from 1979 to 1984. Each episode was introduced by the voice of Lionel Stander, who played the Harts' butler, Max, beginning with "This is my boss - Jonathan Hart, a self-made millionaire." The opening of season one then introduced "Mrs. H" and Max himself and concluded, "I take care of them, which ain't easy, 'cause their hobby is murder."

From Quiz TV Title Character First Names

Answer: Gregory

A member of the Order of the British Empire, Hugh Laurie first achieved fame in his native England as part of the comedy team of Fry and Laurie. Laurie has written a novel, released albums as a vocalist, and won several awards for television and film roles.

From Quiz Never 'Scene' Characters

Answer: Debbie Wolowitz

While each choice is from "The Big Bang Theory", only one was just a voice, i.e., Howard's mother, Mrs. Wolowitz. She raised Howard alone when his father left, and she was portrayed as the stereotypical Jewish mother who continued to baby her son well into adulthood. Only her voice was heard, loud and abrasive, and always yelling at Howard from another room. She was portrayed as overweight and unattractive, but she could make a mean brisket. Unfortunately, with the real-life death of Carol Ann Susi in November 2014, Mrs. Wolowitz died on the show. I will miss them both...

From Quiz What Show Was I In?

Answer: Perry Mason

Paul Drake was played by William Hopper. Drake was the private detective who did all the leg work for Perry Mason. Interestingly William Hopper was the son of Hedda Hopper, the famous, or infamous, gossip columnist of the 1940s and 1950s.

From Quiz Kissing the Blarney Stone

Answer: Joey

Joey Tribbiani is an aspiring actor and one of the six main characters of the hit sitcom "Friends". Though the other two male members of the gang, Ross Geller and Chandler Bing, are definitely smarter, they have none of Joey's charm with the opposite sex. He's famous for trying to pick up every woman he meets by using his famous catchphrase - "How you doin'?"

From Quiz Female TV Characters

Answer: Hill Street Blues

"Hill Street Blues" (1981-1987) was a gritty drama set in an urban police precinct in an unnamed city. Joyce Davenport played a defense attorney and the 'girlfriend' of the precinct captain, Frank Furillo, played by Daniel J. Travanti. What made this show so innovative was the fact that, in portraying the lives of these law officers, they combined humor with drama. It led the way to later 'ensemble' shows like "ER" and "LA Law". As Sgt. Phil Esterhaus always said, "Be careful out there".

From Quiz Can You Guess Which Character?

Answer: Lurch

Lurch was the butler on "The Addams Family", which ran from 1964 to 1966. The Addams were a well-to-do but eccentric family who lived in a large castle. Lurch was 6'9" and had a low, echoing voice.

From Quiz Who?

Answer: 'House MD'

Dr Eric Foreman is part of the team led by Dr Gregory House. Other leading characters include Dr Lisa Cuddy, Dr James Wilson and Dr Robert Chase. The show usually features some unusual case for House (and team) to solve, while delving into the various continuing sub-plots.

From Quiz TV Character Common Bonds-Odd Man Out

Answer: Owen Marshall

Owen Marshall (Arthur Hill) was practiced law on "Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law" (1971). Television doctors who practiced medicine in hospital emergency rooms included Dr. Mark Greene (Anthony Edwards) on "ER" (1994), Dr. Mark Craig (William Daniels) on "St. Elsewhere" (1982), and Dr. Kelly Brackett (Robert Fuller) on "Emergency!" (1972).

From Quiz The Leading Ladies of Primetime

Answer: Sydney Bristow

Sydney Bristow is portrayed by actress Jennifer Garner, and appears on the television show 'Alias'. Jennifer has won numerous awards for her role in 'Alias', including a Golden Globe Award in 2002.

From Quiz Trivial Television Names

Answer: Peggy Fair

"Mannix" which starred Mike Connors as detective Joe Mannix aired from 1967-1975.

From Quiz Who is the WHO?

Answer: Eric

Generally he is spoken of as Cartman on the animated series "South Park" (commenced 1997) and he is one of the four main protagonists. His full Christian names are Eric Theodore. He is listed as being somewhere between eight and ten years of age but, even this early, he is portrayed as being bigoted, overweight and foul-mouthed. Oh, and no one in town really likes him. That's probably spurred on by the fact that Cartman is quite delusional and considers himself to be better than anybody else. Raised by a single mother (Liane Cartman) who spoiled him rather than punishing him has turned Cartman into a spoilt brat who will stoop to any scheme to ensure that he gets his way or what he wants. Even when he makes mistakes, he doesn't seem to learn from them and rather than facing the truth of the error he points out that it is everybody else's fault. In the words of his "supposed" friend Kyle "He's a fat, racist, self-centered, intolerant, manipulating sociopath."

From Quiz Why Don't I Know Your Face?

Answer: Maris Crane

In "Frasier," Maris is described as very, VERY pale; EXTREMELY Caucasian. She is an elitist social snob, afflicted with webbed fingers, an inflexible spine, and an addiction to continual plastic surgery. After a long, mostly passionless marriage, Niles and Maris split. During the ensuing nasty divorce, Maris attempts to destroy Niles emotionally and fiscally. A last minute discovery by his lawyer restores Niles to his rightful social status. Perhaps he celebrates by cutting a urinal cake? The only documented sightings of Maris are a dim view of her shadowy outline, seen through a shower curtain. In a second hospital scene, she is shown completely swathed in bandages. Daphne and Roz are regulars on the series; Lilith is a frequent guest star.

From Quiz First Names of Classic TV Characters

Answer: Amos

Gene was born Eugene Klass in New York and began acting on Broadway in the forties. In 1950 he had a small role on a television show which led to a role in the 1952 film "Atomic City". He went on to portray Eve Arden's debonair and suave romantic interest on "Our Miss Brooks" (1952-56) during the 1955 season which led to his starring role in "Bat Masterson". As Amos Burke in "Burke's Law" he portrayed essentially the same type of personality as a millionaire detective. The role earned him a 1965 Golden Globe Award for Best Actor. The following season the show was renamed "Amos Burke, Secret Agent". Before beginning his third series, "The Name of the Game" (1968 to 1971), he played a psychiatrist/murderer in the two hour premier episode of "Columbo" (1968-78). When "The Name of the Game" ended Gene worked for one season on a show titled "The Adventurer" before returning to Broadway. He passed at age 90 and is buried next to his wife if 58 years, the former Betty Claire Kalb.

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