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1.
  What Was the Name of That Show?    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
You know how it goes...you have faint memories of a television show lingering at the back of your mind. What was the name of that show?
Tough, 15 Qns, laughinggirl, Aug 22 10
Tough
laughinggirl
9017 plays
2.
  Western Television Lawmen   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I will specify the lawman character in a US Western television series. Identify the Western that the character was in.
Tough, 10 Qns, shanteyman, Jun 22 11
Tough
shanteyman
831 plays
3.
  TV - Eight Beginnings, Two Endings   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
For many television series, the premise of the show is explained in a short monologue, or opening theme song. Can you identify these shows? How about two shows with information at the end? Good luck.
Difficult, 10 Qns, MaceoMack, Apr 05 21
Difficult
MaceoMack
Apr 05 21
3647 plays
4.
  TV Guest Appearances   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
I decided to make this quiz a bit easier in 2006, and offered more clues in the question area. I'll offer actor, year, their character name and a little clue to help out.
Tough, 20 Qns, Gamemaster1967, Mar 02 12
Tough
Gamemaster1967 gold member
2687 plays
5.
  TV - Ten Beginnings - Name That Show    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'll give you excerpts from the opening narration or theme song lyric that describes the premise or plot for past television series, you name that show.
Difficult, 10 Qns, MaceoMack, Mar 18 09
Difficult
MaceoMack
2388 plays
6.
  3 Stars, 1 Character, 1 Clue - Name The Series    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Armed with the names of three series stars, one series character name and a clue, could you name the series? Take a deep breathe, think back, and go for it. Good luck.
Tough, 10 Qns, MaceoMack, Nov 03 12
Tough
MaceoMack
774 plays
7.
  TV Shows    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about different TV shows. Good luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, bookworm2207, Mar 30 09
Tough
bookworm2207
2548 plays
8.
  TV Characters Test    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are some questions about TV characters from well known TV shows. I'll name the characters you name the show. Good luck and have fun!
Tough, 10 Qns, betben, Jul 22 03
Tough
betben
4872 plays
9.
  Character Match Game- '90s, '00s and Today!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Do you know the characters in America's favorite older and newer TV shows? Let's find out, shall we?
Tough, 10 Qns, Aliciaville, Nov 08 11
Tough
Aliciaville
754 plays
10.
  Stars Of Television Shows    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
The star(s) of the series is provided and you pick their show.
Tough, 15 Qns, angellove, Feb 22 11
Tough
angellove
4258 plays
trivia question Quick Question
Rhea Perlman played The Godmother in 1991 on this "flowery" TV show.

From Quiz "TV Guest Appearances"




11.
  Short Lived TV Series    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some shows don't last very long. Sometimes they deserve it, sometimes they don't. Here's a quiz to see how many of these short lived wonders you can remember. All information from The Guide to Network TV Shows.
Difficult, 10 Qns, supersmudge, May 05 22
Difficult
supersmudge
May 05 22
6438 plays
12.
  Sunnier TV Climes of the Classic Genre    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These are TV series whose locales were all in warm and sunny climates (as opposed to say Chicago or New York). I'll supply the names of the stars and the year(s) the show aired and you name the show.
Tough, 10 Qns, mwg, Nov 01 11
Tough
mwg
6542 plays
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  More TV Shows II    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I will give you characters from the show. You give me the show name.
Tough, 10 Qns, sharlou, Mar 01 07
Tough
sharlou
3841 plays
14.
  TV Stars' First Shows    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many tv stars had early tv series before hitting it big later.
Tough, 10 Qns, robert362, Jan 13 11
Tough
robert362
3499 plays
15.
  That's Not My Show    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
This quiz deals with actors who were not on certain shows. I will give you the actor's name and you try to guess what TV show he was NOT on.
Difficult, 25 Qns, musicworks, Jan 21 05
Difficult
musicworks
2286 plays
16.
  Match TV Show to the Character Listed    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All you have to do is figure out what tv show the character is from... Good luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, lilshorty48, Nov 09 13
Tough
lilshorty48
3188 plays
17.
  She Wasn't There In The Beginning - Part 5    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is all about actresses who played roles on television, after the show was already in progress. I tell you the actress and give you some other info, you give me the show. Good luck and enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, TriviaGuy21, Nov 09 04
Tough
TriviaGuy21
1115 plays
18.
  Change of Script    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about television shows that were originally titled something different.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Deadwood003, Jan 14 16
Difficult
Deadwood003
345 plays
19.
  Name The Series by Characters    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I will give you characters. You tell me the show!
Tough, 10 Qns, angelmouse, Jun 28 13
Tough
angelmouse
3066 plays
20.
  Who Were They Going to Be?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many famous actors tried out for tv shows but didn't play the role. I'll give you the actor's name, and then you choose the show and charactor from the choices I'll give you.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Stageman, Jul 29 23
Difficult
Stageman
Jul 29 23
1190 plays
21.
  More TV Shows    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I will give you three characters in the show. You will tell me the name of the show.
Tough, 10 Qns, sharlou, Feb 18 05
Tough
sharlou
4259 plays
22.
  Characters and Their TV Shows    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'll give you three characters from a TV show, and you give me the show's title. All of the answers are my favorite TV shows.
Difficult, 10 Qns, lanz45, Jun 23 11
Difficult
lanz45
4770 plays
23.
  What's The TV Show?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In this quiz, there will be 3 characters on a TV show and where the show takes place. All you have to do is tell me the TV show. There are also a couple of shows to unscramble at the end of the quiz.
Tough, 10 Qns, kewlchyckee, Sep 22 14
Tough
kewlchyckee
3965 plays
24.
  Guess That Show Character    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'm going to say a quote of a character from a show and you have to say who said it. I'll also tell what show they're from.
Tough, 10 Qns, KND5, Jun 19 14
Tough
KND5
691 plays
25.
  Weren't They On .....?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz all about actors and actresses that you may know from other television shows or movies.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, yellowcrayon05, Sep 15 03
Very Difficult
yellowcrayon05
1742 plays

Difficult Name the TV Show Trivia Questions

1. Many people loved "Seinfeld" and its cast of main characters: Jerry, Elaine, Kramer and George. When it originally aired on NBC, what was the name of "Seinfeld"?

From Quiz
Change of Script

Answer: The Seinfeld Chronicles

It only ran one episode under the title "The Seinfeld Chronicles." The rest of the show's first season didn't air until almost a year later. The name was changed in part to avoid confusion with ABC's show "The Marshall Chronicles."

2. "_____ _____ blasting off again!"

From Quiz Guess That Show Character

Answer: Team Rocket ("Pokemon")

Team Rocket always gets blasted into the sky some way or another. While flying through the air, they always shout, "Team Rocket, blasting off again!" in unison.

3. Lorne Greene, Andrew Stevens, and Dennis Haysbert as "Stuff" Wade. On which "hot" 1981 series would you find these actors and character?

From Quiz 3 Stars, 1 Character, 1 Clue - Name The Series

Answer: Code Red

"Code Red" followed the Rorchek family, a clan of Los Angeles City Firefighters. Family patriarch, Joe Rorchek (Lorne Greene), was a Battalion Chief in command of waterfront fire station 49. Also working at the station were his two sons, Chris (Sam J. Jones), who piloted one of the fire department's helicopters, and Ted (Andrew Stevens), who was one of the firefighters on the engine. The Rorchek family adopted a young troubled youth, Danny Blake (Adam Rich), who became a part of the fire department's Explorer program, which allowed his to work and hang around the fire station. This action series aired only for a single season with eight episodes. The cast also included Julie Adams as Ann, Joe's wife, Martina Deignan as Haley Green, a female firefighter, and Dennis Haysbert as fellow firefighter Stuff Wade. The visually stunning special effects and camera angles used for the episodes were credited to series producer Irwin Allen, who also produced numerous disaster films including "The Poseidon Adventure" (1972) and "The Towering Inferno" (1974) and the television series "Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea" (1964), "Lost In Space" (1965), "The Time Tunnel" (1966), and "Land Of The Giants" (1968).

4. Sylvester "Sly" Winkle, Sam Woo, Jake Summers and Tiffany Smith were a part of what '90s sit-com?

From Quiz Character Match Game- '90s, '00s and Today!

Answer: California Dreams

"California Dreams" was about group of teens who started a rock band. Although the show was about their adventures as a band, they dealt with real life issues as well. They taught viewers about high school pressures, feuds and relationships. They also had quite a few very catchy songs.

5. Which vintage Western beginning in the late fifties featured Marshall Micah Torrence?

From Quiz Western Television Lawmen

Answer: The Rifleman

Paul Fix played the role of the reformed alcoholic Marshall Micah Torrance on "The Rifleman". Chuck Connors played the lead role of Lucas McCain with his son Mark, played by Johnny Crawford. The show ran from 1958 to 1963. "Black Saddle" ran for one season from 1959 to 1960 and starred Peter Breck and Russell Johnson. "Branded" was Chuck Connors' series after "The Rifleman" ended. It ran from 1965 through 1966 and featured Connors as a soldier named McCord falsely accused of cowardice. "Frontier Justice" was an anthology summer replacement that ran for three seasons beginning in 1958.

6. Which series featured a graveled-voice opening narration, ending with the words, "When they met, it was murder"?

From Quiz TV - Ten Beginnings - Name That Show

Answer: Hart to Hart

The opening narration was delivered by Lionel Stander, who played the role of Max, the versatile servant of Jonathan and Jennifer Hart. Over the opening scene of key characters and situations, Stander, in his trademark raspy voice proudly announces: "This is my boss, Jonathan Hart. A self made millionaire. He's quite a guy. This is Mrs. H., she's gorgeous. She's one lady who really knows how to take care of herself. By the way, my name is Max. I take care of both of them, which ain't easy, because when they met ... it was murder". "Hart to Hart" ran for five seasons, from 1979 until 1984, on the ABC Television Network. The stories followed Jonathan Hart (Robert Wagner) and his lovely wife, Jennifer (Stefanie Powers). a wealthy couple who traveled the world as amateur detectives, solving mysteries, often under the watchful eye of their devoted servant, Max (Stander). "Hart to Hart" aired a total of 105 episodes

7. Which show does Jennifer Aniston act in?

From Quiz TV Shows

Answer: Friends

She portrays Rachel. Rachel is Monica's best friend during high school. She is a fashion enthusiast.

8. During its first season, which series provided viewers with a brief monologue describing the premise of the show, starting with, "This briefing is from file A56-7W, classified top secret"?

From Quiz TV - Eight Beginnings, Two Endings

Answer: Airwolf

The shows credits list Jan-Michael Vincent (as Stringfellow Hawke), Ernest Borgnine (as Dominic Santini), and Alex Cord (as Michael "Archangel" Coldsmith Briggs, III) in the starring roles, but the true star of the series was the big black super sophisticated helicopter for which the series was named. "Airwolf" ran for three years in its original format from 1984 until 1987, on network television. A fourth and final season was produced for cable television, and filmed in Canada, with a complete change in cast. The full 50 second narration, as spoken by actor Lance LeGault, is as follows: "This briefing is from file A56-7W, classified top secret. Subject is Airwolf, a mach one plus attack helicopter, with the most advanced weapons systems in the air today. It has been hidden somewhere in the Western United States by its test pilot, Stringfellow Hawke. Hawke has promised to return Airwolf only if we can find his brother, Sinjin, an MIA in Vietnam. We suspect that Archangel, deputy director of the agency that built Airwolf is secretly helping Hawke in return for Hawke flying Airwolf on missions of National concern." "Stringfellow Hawke is 34, a brilliant combat pilot, and a recluse since his brothers disappearance. His only friend is Dominic Santini, whose air service is the cover for their government work". "With Hawke and Santini flying as a team at speeds rivaling the fastest jets, backed by unmatched firepower, Airwolf is too dangerous to be left in unenlightened hands. Finding it is your first priority. End of file."

9. Noel Neill appeared on this series after another actress left.

From Quiz She Wasn't There In The Beginning - Part 5

Answer: The Adventures of Superman

For the first 22 episodes Phyllis Coates played news reporter Lois Lane. Phyllis left at the end of the first season and Noel Neill took over in season two. George Reeves played Superman.

10. Adam Brody plays Seth on the FOX hit "The O.C." but do you remember what hot MTV show he was on?

From Quiz Weren't They On .....?

Answer: Undressed

He portrayed Lucas in season 3. One storyline was a big ordeal over the apparent pregnancy of his girlfriend.

11. Sydney Bristow, Michael Vaughn and Will Tippin are from the TV show __________.

From Quiz Characters and Their TV Shows

Answer: Alias

Jennifer Garner stars in the CIA action/drama "Alias" on ABC. She plays Sydney Bristow, a CIA double-agent who also works for SD-6, a supposed yet fake branch of the government. Michael Vaughn is her colleague and handler in the CIA and Will Tippin is one of her best friends.

12. Four criminals and the marshal hunting them down get caught in a time vortex and thrown 100 years into the future. What on earth was the name of this program?

From Quiz What Was the Name of That Show?

Answer: Outlaws

"Outlaws" was about four outlaws and one of their former partners, now a marshall, that get thrown into the future. They join up together and form the Double-Eagle Detective Agency.

13. Governor James Gatling, Gretchen Kraus, Katie Gatling

From Quiz TV Characters

Answer: "Benson"

This spin-off of "Soap" had Benson now working for the Governor. Robert Guillaume starred as Benson in this sitcom that ran from 1979-1986.

14. Natasha Lyonne played Gillian in 2000 on this TV series about Will, Jack, and Grace.

From Quiz TV Guest Appearances

Answer: "Will & Grace"

She played Gretchen in an episode of "Grounded for Life". Natasha was also in the first two "American Pie" movies.

15. What series was actor Ken Curtis NOT in?

From Quiz That's Not My Show

Answer: "Sugarfoot"

Of course Ken Curtis will always be known as Festus On "Gunsmoke". He played Jim Buckley on "Ripcord" and Hoyt Coryell on "Yellow Rose". Will Hutchins starred in "Sugarfoot".

16. What show was about two guys who hire a beautiful maid, much to the chagrin of their girlfriends?

From Quiz Short Lived TV Series

Answer: We Got it Made

This show was in the top ten its first airing and then plummeted. It was a true turkey.

17. Gillian Anderson played Scully in which TV show?

From Quiz Stars Of Television Shows

Answer: The X-Files

The show aired for nine seasons between 1993-2002. It also starred David Duchovny and Mitch Pileggi.

18. Benton, Carter, Weaver, Romano, Corday

From Quiz Name The Series by Characters

Answer: ER

Peter Benton, John Carter, Kerri Weaver, Robert Romano, Elizabeth Corday

19. Dell, Annie, Richard in New York.

From Quiz What's The TV Show?

Answer: Caroline in the City

20. Victoria Winters, Barnabas Collins, Quentin Collins

From Quiz More TV Shows

Answer: Dark Shadows

21. Philip Abbott, William Reynolds, and Efrem Zimbalist Jr. as Lewis Erskine. Which long running crime drama series is associated with these actors and character?

From Quiz 3 Stars, 1 Character, 1 Clue - Name The Series

Answer: The FBI

"The FBI" a series produced by the Quinn Martin company, ran for nine seasons (1965-1974), generating 240 hour long episodes. The series chronicled the activities of FBI Inspector Lewis Erskine (Efrem Zimbalist, Jr.) and his search for fugitives wanted by the FBI. Erskine reported to his boss, Assistant Director Arthur Ward (Philip Abbott), and assisting Erskine through the run of the series were Special Agents Jim Rhodes (Stephen Brooks) and Tom Colby (William Reynolds). The series had the full approval of The FBI and it's director, J. Edgar Hoover. The series was permitted to film some shots in the FBI Headquarter in Washington, DC. and use actual case files as reference information for their stories. The series highlighted many of the state of the arts crime fighting technology used by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

22. Jude and Sadie Harrison, Tommy "Q" Quincy, Jamie Andrews and Darius Mills made up the dramatic cast of what show?

From Quiz Character Match Game- '90s, '00s and Today!

Answer: Instant Star

"Instant Star" was a Canadian television program in the mid 2000s. The series starred Alexz Johnson as musical artist Jude Harrison. The show was about Jude's experience in the recording industry while dealing with relationships, school and friends. The sound tracks for all seasons of the show had great success.

23. Sheriff Roy Coffee was the lawman in which Western that began in 1959?

From Quiz Western Television Lawmen

Answer: Bonanza

Sheriff Roy Coffee was played by veteran actor Ray Teal. Bing Russell played his deputy, Clem Foster. Ray Teal also starred as a sheriff in the 1951 film "Ace in the Hole". He was a saxophone player who worked his way through college as a band leader. He then began getting bit parts in Western movies until he was given a role in the movie, "Northwest Passage", in 1940. He also played one of the judges in the 1961 film, "Judgement at Nuremberg".

24. For which weekly series did the narrator conclude his monologue with, "To protect the rights and lives of decent citizens, rides ..."?

From Quiz TV - Ten Beginnings - Name That Show

Answer: The Green Hornet

The narration was delivered by announcer William Dozier, as the opening theme song, "Flight of the Bumblebee" was being played by legendary jazz trumpeter, Al Hirt. Dozier announced: "Another challenge for the Green Hornet, his aide Kato, and their rolling arsenal, the "Black Beauty". On police records a wanted criminal, Green Hornet is really Britt Reid, owner publisher of the "Daily Sentinel", his dual identity known only to his secretary and the District Attorney. An now to protect the rights and lives of decent citizens, rides ... The Green Hornet". "The Green Hornet" aired 26 episodes in 1966, the only season for the series. The mysterious crime fighters were played by Van Williams (as Britt Reid/The Green Hornet) and martial arts expert and champion Bruce Lee, as his aide, Kato.

25. Who portrays Steve on "Full House"?

From Quiz TV Shows

Answer: Scott Weinger

Steve is D.J's boyfriend. They later break up, and in the last episode, he returns to take D.J to the prom.

26. During the shows opening narration, what series explained to viewers that, "Alien beings from a dying planet, their destination: Earth, the purpose: to make it their world"?

From Quiz TV - Eight Beginnings, Two Endings

Answer: The Invaders

This 1967 series starred Roy Thinnes as David Vincent, an architect returning home from a business trip who accidentally discovers the plot of a group of alien invaders to claim Earth as their new conquest and home. Vincent's attempts to alert an unbelieving world of the alien's plan to take over the planet largely falls on skeptical or unbelieving ears. The series ran for two seasons.

27. Jennie Kwan joined the cast of this teen comedy in 1993.

From Quiz She Wasn't There In The Beginning - Part 5

Answer: California Dreams

Kelly Packard, Michael Cade, Jennie Kwan, Jay Anthony Franke, Aaron Jackson, Diana Uribe and William J. Jones played a band trying to make it in the world of music. All actors sang their own songs in each and every episode, with the exception of Jay Anthony Franke and Aaron Jackson.

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