Television U-Z: 'U' Trivia

1. While the series is set in New York City, Kimmy is rescued from a bunker in what city during the opening of the first episode?

From Quiz Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

Answer: Durnsville, Indiana

The premise of the show is that Kimmy and other three were tricked into hiding in a bomb shelter during the "apocalypse" when the calendars turned from 1999 to 2000. They were trapped down in the bunker with only the four of them and a creepy old priest. The three other city options were from "Murder, She Wrote", "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Family Guy".

From Quiz The Untouchables (US TV Series 1959-1963)

Answer: Robert Stack

Prohibition agent Eliot Ness was portrayed by actor Robert Stack. The series ran from 1959 to 1963. There was a two-part pilot "The Scarface Mob" and 118 episodes. Robert Stack was born Charles Langford Modini Stack in Los Angeles, California, USA, in 1919. He grew up in Europe and was fluent in French and Italian. He was a polo player and shooter, at age 16 he became a member of the All-American Skeet Team. He set two world records in skeet shooting and became National Champion. He was inducted into the National Skeet Shooting Hall of Fame in 1971. He took drama courses at Bridgewater State College in Massachusetts, USA. At the age of 20 while on a visit to Universal Studios, he was offered a chance to be in movies by producer Joe Pasternak. He was teamed with Deanna Durbin in his first movie "First Love" (1939). He was the first actor to give Durbin an on-screen kiss. In his next role "The Mortal Storm" (1940), he played a young man who joins the Nazi party. Later in real life when America entered WWII he was a gunnery instructor in the US Navy. In 1952 he starred in what is considered to be the first 3D movie in colour "Bwana Devil". In 1957 he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for "Written on the Wind". He lost the Oscar to Anthony Quinn for "Lust For Life" and blamed 20th Century Fox who had loaned him to Universal International. He felt that they had organized voting against him to prevent one of their contract players winning an Academy Award while working for another studio. In 1959 came the part he may be best known for, playing Eliot Ness in the TV series "The Untouchables" for which he won a Best Actor Emmy Award in 1960. He died from a heart attack in Beverley Hills, California, USA, in 2003 aged 84.

From Quiz 'Underdog': Super Hero

Answer: Wally Cox

Cox was also famous for his role as Mr. Peepers. The Detroit Michigan native appeared regularly in "Hollywood Squares" and appeared in more than twenty motion pictures.

From Quiz "The Upright Citizens Brigade" - Season 1

Answer: "Cats"

An actor is tricked into being a singing telegram, convinced he is working on "Cats: The Movie."

From Quiz 'U.F.O.': Does Anybody Remember It?

Answer: 26

Only two series were ever made, due to the fact that TV programmers were unsure of how to pigeonhole it - some episodes had decidedly adult content, whereas the whole idea made it more of a children's adventure (and, of course, Gerry Anderson had already been responsible for 'Thunderbirds'!)

From Quiz "Unhappily Ever After"

Answer: Bobcat Goldthwait

In one episode when Mr. Floppy is daydreaming about having his own talk show, he mentions that he has a connection with famous comedian Bobcat Goldthwait.

From Quiz The Untouchables (US TV Series 1959-1963)

Answer: Oscar Fraley

Oscar Fraley a sports writer for United Press International, co-wrote "The Untouchables" with Eliot Ness. Oscar Fraley was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, in 1914. He worked for United Press International as a sports reporter from 1940-1965. He also wrote 31 books which included "Hoffa, The Real Story". He met Eliot Ness in 1956, long after his heyday in the '20s and '30s. This meeting led to the collaboration on "The Untouchables" book. Eliot Ness submitted a 21 page manuscript to Fraley citing only real events that had happened during his career. Fraley made the book more interesting by including fictional characters and events. "The Untouchables" was finished and published in 1957. Unfortunately Eliot Ness died in May of that year, before publication of the book. Fraley is said to have liked the 1987 Kevin Costner movie "The Untouchables" but could not understand the changes made in the movie. He said "The movie is nothing like the book". Oscar Fraley died from heart failure following surgery in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, in 1994 aged 79.

From Quiz "United States of Tara"- Season 1

Answer: Alice

Alice was the perfect picture of a 1950s TV housewife. Physically, she appeared (to me) like a cross between Lucy Ricardo and June Cleaver. She appeared in time to attend a parent teacher conference with Tara's husband Max. Later, she tried to seduce Max, and he flatly refused her advances.

From Quiz 'Underdog': Super Hero

Answer: Shoeshine Boy

Narrator George S. Irving always referred to our hero as the "humble and lovable" Shoeshine Boy.

From Quiz "The Upright Citizens Brigade" - Season 1

Answer: pennies

He uses the pennies in an obscene way to make himself feel powerful when other people touch them.

From Quiz 'U.F.O.': Does Anybody Remember It?

Answer: 'Confetti Check A - OK'

This one concentrated on his unsuccessful marriage, and the fact that he had dark hair reflected his early career as a U.S.A.F. colonel.

From Quiz Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

Answer: Nuclear apocalypse

The priest who convinced them into hiding told of pending doom. He preached about the world ending and told the girls that a nuclear apocalypse made it impossible to live in the outside world.

From Quiz The Untouchables (US TV Series 1959-1963)

Answer: Lucille Ball

Together with her husband musician/actor Desi Arnaz, Lucille Ball founded Desilu Productions in 1950. They jointly owned the company until their divorce in 1960, after which Lucille Ball then bought her husband out. Model/actress/comedienne/studio executive Lucille Ball was born Lucille Désirée Ball in Jamestown, New York, USA, in 1911. In 1926 she enrolled at the John Murray Anderson School for the Dramatic Arts in New York City, (Bette Davis was a fellow student). This was not a success and in the late '20s she modelled for fashion designer Hattie Carnegie. After unsuccessful appearances on Broadway under the stage name Diane Belmont she moved to Hollywood in the '30s. During this period as a contract player for RKO Radio Pictures she appeared in many small movie roles. This included "Three Little Pigskins" (1934) a comedy short with the Three Stooges and "Room Service" (1938) with the Marx Brothers. Although she appeared in some good movies such as "Stage Door" (1937) and "The Dark Corner" (1946) she had become known as "Queen of the B's", starring in a number of B-movies like "Five Came Back" (1939). In 1948 she was cast as a wacky wife in the CBS radio show "My Favourite Husband". It was so successful that CBS asked her to develop it for television and the rest is as they say, history. It became "I Love Lucy" made by the Desilu production company and it ran from 1951 to 1957.

From Quiz "United States of Tara"- Season 1

Answer: Barnaby's

Barnaby's may be a real food chain, but I have never heard of it. It appeared to be a hybrid of Applebee's and Bennigan's. Kate's new boss, Gene, really liked her and they enjoyed a cigarette together as he waxed philosophical about his "impressive" career. The more he talked, the more Kate started to like him. He showed her a picture of himself posing with rocker Don Dokken. We also met Tara's therapist in this episode, Dr. Ocean, who insinuated a little that Tara might want to consider allowing Max to have sex with her alters.

From Quiz "University Challenge" - Starter for Ten!

Answer: Bamber Gascoigne

Bamber Gascoigne, the original 'University Challenge' presenter, somewhat followed the stereotype and portrayed the archaic image of a British university graduate. Bamber Gascoigne studied English literature at Magdalene College, Cambridge and despite his publications in English and historical fields his name is always recognised in the capacity of the hit TV show. Interestingly and utterly idiosyncratic, Gascoigne used to ask for an Eccles cake before each broadcast!

From Quiz 'Underdog': Super Hero

Answer: Underdog is here

The Underdog theme song, written by W. Walt Biggers became a pop culture classic. The first verse of the lyrics are... "When criminals in this world appear, And break the laws that they should fear, And frighten all who see or hear, The cry goes up both far and near for Underdog! Underdog! Underdog! Underdog! Speed of lightning, roar of thunder, Fighting all who rob or plunder Underdog, Underdog!"

From Quiz "The Upright Citizens Brigade" - Season 1

Answer: it's very long

The "Little Donny Foundation" was formed to raise money and awareness for children with this special problem.

From Quiz 'U.F.O.': Does Anybody Remember It?

Answer: He was run over by a car

Straker attempted to get the drugs he needed to save him, but the transporter carrying them was diverted to deal with a UFO. Straker arrived at the hospital with them, but his son John had already died.

From Quiz "Unhappily Ever After"

Answer: Her brother's

Tiffany pretends to be Ryan's girlfriend, after a girl (Kitty) gets a crush on him when he becomes the substitute teacher for her class.

From Quiz Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

Answer: 15 years

The girls were in the bunker from 1999 until 2014. The Kimmy was just 14 when the priest, played by Jon Hamm, convinced her to hide out in the bunker.

From Quiz The Untouchables (US TV Series 1959-1963)

Answer: U. S. Treasury Department

Eliot Ness was born in Chicago, Illinois, USA, in 1903. He graduated from the University of Chicago in 1925 with a degree in economics. He became an investigator for the Retail Credit Company of Atlanta. He was assigned to the Chicago territory, where he conducted background investigations for the purpose of credit information. He returned to university and took a course in criminology, earning a Master's Degree. Eliot Ness became a member of the U. S. Treasury Department in 1927 after being influenced by his brother-in-law Alexander Jamie to join law enforcement. Jamie was an agent of the then Bureau of Investigation at the time (it became the Federal Bureau of Investigation in 1935). Ness went on to work with the Bureau of Prohibition in Chicago and was later promoted to Chief Investigator of the Prohibition Bureau for Chicago. The National Prohibition Act of 1919 (the Volstead Act) was legislation enacted to provide for the implementation of the Eighteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which established National Prohibition of alcoholic beverages. When prohibition ended in 1933 Eliot Ness was assigned as an alcohol tax agent in southern Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee. In 1935 after being transferred to Cleveland, Ohio mayor Harold Burton hired him as the city's Safety Director. He was in charge of both the police and fire departments. He was the head of a campaign to clean out police corruption and to modernize the fire department. Eliot Ness died from a heart attack in Coudersport, Pennsylvania, USA, in 1957 at the age of 54.

From Quiz "United States of Tara"- Season 1

Answer: Jason

In the episode "Revolution", Tara transitioned into T and drew Max away from home. Kate, in a moment of sisterly love, helped Marshall get Jason's attention by hosting an impromptu party at their parentless home. Aunt Charmaine showed up while the party was in full swing and called their parents home. Andrew Lawrence is the youngest Lawrence brother. His famous siblings are Joey and Matthew. Jason showed himself to be a very religious teen, whose belief in the evils of homosexuality were obvious. Now that being stated, Jason showed real signs of being interested in Marshall as well.

From Quiz 'Underdog': Super Hero

Answer: A phone booth

When a crisis arose Underdog would jump into a phone booth to put on his red uniform and blue cape and would almost always destroy the phone booth when activating his super powers.

From Quiz "The Upright Citizens Brigade" - Season 1

Answer: a cheeseburger

The crowd chants wildly, "eat the cheeseburger astro-boy," in an attempt to prove that he cannot eat "earth" food.

From Quiz 'U.F.O.': Does Anybody Remember It?

Answer: Film producer

The location of his business was Harlington / Straker Film Studios, which covered an underground headquarters.

From Quiz "Unhappily Ever After"

Answer: 20

From the same episode where Tiffany pretends to be Ryan's girlfriend. Tiffany points out: "You're 20. She's 12!"

From Quiz Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

Answer: The Babysitters Club

Kimmy brought a copy of one of "The Babysitters Club" books. The girls read it over and over, and even acted out parts of it to help them pass the time.

From Quiz The Untouchables (US TV Series 1959-1963)

Answer: The Enforcer

Frank Nitti, portrayed in "The Untouchables" TV series by Bruce Gordon, was "The Enforcer". Frank Nitti was born Francesco Raffaele Nitto in Angri, Salerno, Campania, Italy, in 1886. He emigrated to the USA in 1893 when he was 7 years old. The family lived at 113 Navy Street, Brooklyn, New York City. As he grew older he fell in with Al Capone's older brothers and their gang, the Navy Street Boys. After various jobs and criminal activities in Chicago and Galveston he settled in Chicago working for crime boss Johnny Torrio and then Al Capone. Frank Nitti died from self inflicted gunshot wounds in Chicago, Illinois, USA, in 1943 aged 57. Bruce Gordon was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA, in 1916. In 1941 he appeared in the original Broadway production of "Arsenic and Old Lace". He played Officer Klein alongside Boris Karloff who played Jonathan Brewster. He made numerous appearances on TV in the '50s which included "Cold War, Behind Closed Doors", "Man Without a Gun" and "Perry Mason" among others. He is probably best known for his portrayal of Frank Nitti in "The Untouchables". He died after a long illness in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, in 2011 aged 94.

From Quiz 'Underdog': Super Hero

Answer: Sweet Polly Purebred

Sweet Polly, whose voice was provided by Norma Macmillan, seemed to always get into trouble and would seek Underdog's help by singing in a high sad voice "Oh where, oh where has my Underdog gone" to the tune of "Oh Where, Oh Where has my Little Dog Gone".

From Quiz "The Upright Citizens Brigade" - Season 1

Answer: The Hong Kong Danger Duo

Interestingly, the Hong Kong Danger Duo has three members.

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