TV Characters and Actors : In Common Trivia

1. "Keeping Up Appearances" - The apple of his mother Hyacinth Bucket's eye (it's pronounced "Bouquet"), Sheridan Bucket, is studying Tapestry Design and Advanced Needlework at "the Poly", but with whom does he share a room at college?

From Quiz There But Not There - Unseen Characters

Answer: Tarquin

In "Keeping Up Appearances", our most frequent contact with Sheridan Bucket comes when he telephones his parents, usually speaking to his mother. As Sheridan is never seen or heard, we only ever hear Hyacinth's side of the conversation, which often leads to Sheridan asking for money. This is often as a result of Sheridan wanting to imitate his roommate Tarquin in some way. While nothing is ever said about the nature of Sheridan and Tarquin's relationship, in one conversation with Hyacinth, Sheridan mentions that neither of them are interested in girls, which Hyacinth takes as "a comfort to a mother's heart".

From Quiz Cast Outs & Write Outs: TV's Fallen Heroes

Answer: Charlie Sheen

It's probably fair to say that Charlie Sheen for a long time had his own personal demons: problems that were widely shared by the media. He was a leading star of 'Two and A Half Men' from its inception in 2002, then, in 2011, Sheen turned on the show's creator Chuck Lorre in Tweets and interviews. He was also unhappy about how little he was being paid. Lorre stopped production in the eighth season. The ninth opened with Sheen's character being hit by a train. The train won.

From Quiz Pray You Catch Me

Answer: Red John

Red John's true identity remained a mystery from the beginning of season one, right the way through to season six. Eventually, Patrick Jane narrowed his suspects down to seven. Not only was Red John a serial killer, he was the mastermind behind a criminal organisation called The Blake Association.

From Quiz The Light's On, But Nobody's Home

Answer: Jethro Bodine

Max Baer Jr. portrayed Jethro Bodine on the long running CBS comedy "The Beverly Hillbillies", which ran for nine seasons, airing a total of 274 episodes. In the show, Jed Clampett becomes an instant millionaire following the discovery of oil on his land, so he and his kinfolk up and move to California. The series centers around the lives of the unsophisticated hillbillies, and their attempts to adapt to life in the big city. One running gag in the show features Jethro and his never ending search for a career that would suit a man with his education, such as brain surgeon, shot-order cook, street car conductor and double-naught spy. He also likes to show off his math skills, such as cypherin' and "goes-in-tas", as in "five goesinta five one time, five goesinta ten two times" and so forth. Jethro Bodine was truly a classic character from a classic television show.

From Quiz Who Played the Other One on TV?

Answer: Jeff Goldblum

Jeff Goldblum starred as Lionel "Brownshoe" Whitney, an accountant with a desire and fantasy become a 1940s style "Private Eye". Tenspeed, a recently paroled convict, inadvertently involved Lionel in a scam. Lionel learns of Tenspeed's scam and convinces him to "do the right thing" by coming clean with the law and turning in his fellow conspirator in the caper. When Tenspeed is again paroled, Lionel contacts and convinces him to use his unique skills as a master con-artist in a more positive way. Lionel convinces Tenspeed to join him and opening a new private investigations agency. "Tenspeed and Brown Shoe" aired 14 episodes during its single season run.

From Quiz TV's Rivalries

Answer: Hamilton Burger

Erle Stanley Gardner's fictional defense attorney was Perry Mason, played by Raymond Burr from 1957 to 1966. In the 1950s, there is no way a D.A. would have been a woman, so Della Street was not the answer; she was Perry's secretary, played by Barbara Hale. Paul Drake was Perry's private investigator, which leaves Hamilton Berger as, perhaps, the most losing D.A. in the history of jurisprudence! Berger was played stoically by William Talman. But, FYI, Perry actually lost three cases during the course of the show, i.e., "The Case of the Terrified Typist", "The Case of the Witless Witness", and "The Case of the Deadly Verdict".

From Quiz James Pickens, Jr. Is...?

Answer: Zack Edwards

I was a fan of this soap myself, and watched steadily from the early 1980s until the series ended in 1999. Zack's family in Bay City consisted of Ruth (mom), Al (dad), and sister Julie. Jake McKinnon was also a long time favorite character on the series. After the series ended, Tom Eplin reprised his role as Jake McKinnon on the soap "As the World Turns". Jack is from "Young and the Restless" and Bo is from "Days of Our Lives". "Another World" debuted as a 30 minute soap in 1964 and was the first daytime drama to go to a full hour format.

From Quiz TV Twosomes

Answer: Booth and Brennan

Seeley Booth ('said' to be a relative of John Wilkes Booth) is an FBI agent and Temperance Brennan (formerly Joy Keenan) is a forensic anthropologist with the Jeffersonian. They work together solving crimes, and live together as husband and wife. Marshall Eriksen and Lily Aldrin are from "How I Met Your Mother". Jesse Katsopolis and Becky Donaldson were on "Full House". Zack Morris and Kelly Kapowski were featured on "Saved by the Bell".

From Quiz Villains on TV

Answer: Vic Mackey

Victor Samuel 'Vic' Mackey was the protagonist on the highly-regarded cable show "The Shield" (2002-2008). He was a detective with the Los Angeles Police Department and he meted out harsh punishments for rapists, drug dealers and pedophiles. So why is he on a list of villains? Vic was brutal and corrupt and believed in 'consequentialism', i.e., "the end justifies the means". In order to uphold the law, he often broke it if he believed his motives were good enough: he stole, brutally beat suspects and even committed murder several times when it served his goals.

From Quiz TV Bobs

Answer: In a pineapple

The American animated show created by Stephen Hillenburg has been a huge success for the Nickelodeon network. The tales of SpongeBob and his friend Patrick has been a world wide hit winning multiple awards for children's television. Guest vocal artists have included Ernest Borgnine, Tim Conway, Johnny Depp, David Bowie and Victoria Beckham.

From Quiz Same Character, Different Actor

Answer: Dick

"Bewitched" ran from 1964 to 1972. Elizabeth Montgomery starred as a witch posed as an attractive young woman. Dick York played the role of her mortal husband until 1969, then was succeeded by Dick Sargent.

From Quiz Sean Whalen- The Actor You've Never Heard Of

Answer: "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"

The significantly less-popular show "Ferris Bueller" did not have a cast of well known actors, however Jennifer Aniston, in one of her first roles, played Jeannie Bueller. Sean played 'Fast Food Manager' in an episode of this show.

From Quiz TV Jacks

Answer: Jack Bauer

On "24", Jack's day keeps him very busy. If you notice, there is never a single bathroom break in any of the days. Every year the powers that be seem to decide that Jack can not be trusted, but there is always someone loyal to Jack who works with him behind their boss's back.

From Quiz What Do Their Initals Mean?

Answer: David Jacob

D.J. Conner was played by Michael Fishman from 1988-1997. Sal Barone played D.J. Conner only for the pilot episode.

From Quiz Television's Ironmen Pt. 2

Answer: Five

Corbin Bernsen (Arnold Becker), Richard Dysart (Leland McKenzie), Jill Eickenberry (Ann Kelsey), Alan Rachins (Douglas Brackman, Jr.), and Michael Tucker (Stuart Markowitz) were the ones who spent the entire time at the law firm McKenzie, Brackman, Chaney & Kuzak. Other notable actors that have spent time on "L.A. Law" were A Martinez (1992-1994), Jimmy Smits (1986-1991), Blair Underwood (1987-1994), Harry Hamlin (1986-1991), Susan Dey (1986-1992), and Conchata Ferrell (1991-1992).

From Quiz Television's Ironmen Pt. 1

Answer: 3

Henry Winkler, Tom Bosley, Marion Ross. In 1982-1983, Erin Moran was in the failed spin-off "Joanie Loves Chachi". Anson Williams left after the 10th season.

From Quiz Mixed Mary Tyler Moore

Answer: Larry Matthews

Rusty Hamer was on TV's 'Make Room For Daddy'.

From Quiz Jack the Ripper on TV

Answer: Fantasy Island

Given an opportunity to choose any fantasy, you choose to hunt Jack the Ripper. Next time, go for the beach.

From Quiz TV Characters Played by Two (or More) Actors

Answer: Jamie Buchman

From 'Mad About You'. Jamie's mom, Theresa Stemple, was played by Nancy Dussault, Penny Fuller, and Carol Burnett. Her dad, Gus Stemple, was played by Paul Dooley, John Karlen, and Carroll O'Connor.

From Quiz TV Nicknames

Answer: Boner

From 'Growing Pains'. Mike Seaver gave him the nickname while they were waiting for their first bus ride to school. More trivia: Boner's father's name was Sylvester. Yes, Sylvester Stabone. 'Who knew?' shrugged Boner.

From Quiz Cast Outs & Write Outs: TV's Fallen Heroes

Answer: Shannen Doherty

Shannen Doherty played the eldest of the three Halliwell sisters who fought evil magic and demons in San Francisco. The show opened in 1998, but in 2001 Doherty's character, Prue, was written out. Rumours soon began to circulate that she could not get on with co-star Alyssa Milano. In an interview with 'Entertainment Tonight' Doherty said: "There was too much drama on the set and not enough passion for the work". Rather pointedly, she said she had no problems with her other co-star, Holly Marie Combs. According to the 'New York Times', Doherty had "never been famous for being easy to get along with. Her character was written out in the final episode of season three. Doherty had been sacked from another show, 'Beverly Hills 90210'.

From Quiz The Light's On, But Nobody's Home

Answer: Woody

During the first three seasons of the series, the bar was tended by Ernie "Coach" Pantusso, who was played by Nicholas Colasanto. Coach and Woody Boyd, who was portrayed by Woody Harrelson, had become pen pals, but instead of writing letters to each other, they actually exchanged pens through the mail. In episode one of season four, Woody travels to Boston from the Midwest to meet his pen pal, but learns of Coach's death upon his arrival (in real life Colasanto had passed away from heart disease in February of 1985). Woody ends up staying in Boston and is hired to replace Coach as the bartender at Cheers. Woody, as Coach was before him, is a little bit slow, which leads to some of the funniest moments on the show, as in this exchange between Woody and Dr. Frasier Crane. Frasier enters Cheers and says: "Everybody, I'd like you to meet my date, Dr. Lilith Sternin, M.D., Ph.D., Ed.D., A.P.A." To which Woody responds: "Boy, it sure isn't spelled like it sounds." Well you have to admit, he's right.

From Quiz Who Played the Other One on TV?

Answer: John Schuck

John Shuck starred as Detective Gregory "Yoyo" Yoyonovich on the series "Holmes & Yoyo". Yoyo was newly assigned to work with Detective Alexander Holmes as his new partner. Holmes does not discover until after a gunfight with criminals in which his partner is wounded that Yoyo is a nearly indestructible 427 pound android robot, developed as a secret weapon by the police department. Holmes vows to keep his partner's secret while trying to teach him how to become more human like. Yoyo, who appears good natured and overly trusting must overcome some of the glitches of being a crime fighting robot. "Holmes & Yoyo" lasted 13 episodes during the 1976-77 season.

From Quiz TV's Rivalries

Answer: Charles Winchester III

The operation(s) of the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Unit was televised from 1972 to 1983. Captain/Major Benjamin Franklin Pierce, played by Alan Alda, was the glue that kept the Korean War from driving everyone insane. His friend was B.J. Hunnicut (Mike Farrell), with Corporal Klinger, one of the very first cross-dressers, played by Jamie Farr, and 'Radar' O"Reilly, the 'go to' guy, was Gary Burghoff. But Hawkeye's main adversary (after Frank Burns left) was Boston's own arrogant Major Charles Emerson Winchester, played to pompous perfection by David Ogden Stiers.

From Quiz James Pickens, Jr. Is...?

Answer: Henry

Henry Thomas appeared in 10 episodes over the course of two summers on the series. He was a great boss to Brandon, and happened to enjoy spending his lunch hour watching "Young and the Restless". He last appeared in the episode where Dylan and Kelly decided not to tell Brenda about the summer liaison. Steve, Dylan, and David were all major characters on the show.

From Quiz TV Twosomes

Answer: Bob and Emily Hartley

On "The Bob Newhart Show" (1972-1978), Bob played Chicago psychologist Bob Hartley married to Emily (Suzanne Pleshette). Bob gently dealt with wacky patients like Elliot Carlin and weird neighbors like Howard Borden. The "Newhart" couple was Dick and Joanna Loudon in Vermont. "Breaking Bad" had Walter and Skylar White as the protagonists. "The Dick Van Dyke Show" featured Rob and Laura Petrie. ("Oh, Rob.")

From Quiz Villains on TV

Answer: Snidely Whiplash

Dudley Do-Right of the Royal Canadian Mounties was a character on a segment of one of my personal favorites, "The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends" (1959-1964), alternately known as "The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show" and a host of other names. Dudley Do-Right's segment, a parody of 'old-time' silent films, showed Dudley as a well-meaning but rather slow-witted hero. Dudley's girlfriend, Nell Fenwick, was continually being kidnapped by Snidely Whiplash who would tie her to railroad tracks and say things like "Curses, foiled again". He gave villains a bad name!

From Quiz TV Bobs

Answer: Psychologist

Much of the comedy in "The Bob Newhart Show" arose from Bob's interaction with a wide variety of his eccentric patients.

From Quiz Sean Whalen- The Actor You've Never Heard Of

Answer: "Friends"

The lone exception to this naming rule was the very last episode. It was simply titled "The Last One."

From Quiz In a World of Chaos, Jack Bauer or Vic Mackey?

Answer: Both have killed one person

Although both have had some very terrifying interrogations, they have only killed one person each. Jack killed a pedophile named Marshall Goren in the opening episode of season two, and Vic killed an El Salvadoran gang leader named Guardo with a motorcycle chain in season six.

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