TV Grab Bag Trivia

91. On "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", who were Buffy's watchers?

From Quiz Too Much Tube Time- Part One

Answer: Giles and Wesley

Technically, as stated in the ridiculous comedy movie of the same name, Merrick was Buffy's original watcher. He was only ever referenced on the show at the end of season two, as Angel watched Buffy be called. Rupert Giles was her first watcher on the series. Then, in season three Giles was fired from the Watchers Council and replaced with the inept Wesley Wyndam-Pryce. Faith had an extra watcher in season three, who turned out to be a phony. Gwendolyn Post had been a watcher before she went rogue, but hadn't been appointed to Faith via the council. Wesley's skills improved in ALL arenas when he left Sunnydale and joined Angel and Cordy in Los Angeles on the series "Angel". Giles remained her acting watcher until he was re-hired officially in season five.

From Quiz Great TV of the Last 20 Years

Answer: Vice President Danforth Quayle

Dan Quayle, one day, took it upon himself to criticize Candice Bergen's beloved sitcom character, "Murphy Brown", as an example of the breakdown of American morals brought on by bad examples in the media. It turns out the Murphy Brown character, an ace TV journalist with a legendary reputation, had a child out of wedlock on her show. This went on for the better part of a year until, on her show, Bergen's character dumped a truckload of potatoes in front of the vice presidential mansion, razzing 'him' for blatantly misspelling the word "potato". Earlier that year, Quayle had erroneously told a kid to add an "e" to it in a schmoozing circuit incident, something that already made him a major laughingstock. How another Bush got into office after that, only the electoral college knows for sure...

From Quiz A Boomers' General TV Trivia II

Answer: 39

Hard to believe, isn't it? Though there have been some extra episodes found in Jackie Gleason's vault, the 39 original episodes, co-starring Audrey Meadows, Art Carney and Joyce Randolph, are the ones we keep seeing rerun on TV, ad infinitum. That's barely two seasons' worth! These episodes were done so cleverly, however, and are so fresh with each viewing, we never get tired of them! Gleason was a very funny man with a huge ego, and was pretty much viewed as the Orson Welles of television. He was a wildly popular entertainer whose every TV project turned to gold. (With the exception of "You're In The Picture"!) Like Allen, he was a bit of renaissance man, also being a bandleader known for very lush, Mantovani-esque dinner music.

From Quiz My Favorite TV Shows

Answer: "The Cosby Show"

Some of the episodes in the series were based on real life events that happened in Bill Cosby's family. When the show had Theo diagnosed with dyslexia, Mr. Cosby's son was also diagnosed with dyslexia.

From Quiz TV Memories I

Answer: "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air"

"The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" was the story of Will Smith and the Banks family. "The King of Queens" centers on the lives of Doug and Carrie Heffernan. "The Royal Family" lasted only two seasons when its star, Redd Foxx, died during the taping of the seventh episode.

From Quiz TV Through The Years

Answer: Happy Days

He appeared on "Happy Days" in a dream of Richie Cunningham's. Mork was such a great character they decided to spin him off into his own show.

From Quiz An A-Z of TV Part 7

Answer: Bushnell

Other books by Candace Bushnell include 'Lipstick Jungle', 'Four Blondes' and 'Trading Up'. Bradshaw is Carrie's surname.

From Quiz An A-Z of TV Part 6

Answer: Butthead

Just as 'The Simpsons' began as a short cartoon skit in 'The Tracey Ullman Show' but went on to be highly successful in its own right, 'Beavis and Butthead' first featured on the show 'Liquid Television' before the boys got their own show and movie. Mike Judge was the creator and voices of both Beavis and Butthead.

From Quiz An A-Z of TV Part 5

Answer: Banks

The Banks family consist of Uncle Philip, Aunt Vivian, and cousins Carlton, Hilary and Ashley. In a later series, little Nicky Banks is born.

From Quiz An A-Z of TV Part 4

Answer: Barlow

Ken and Deirdre Barlow have been married and divorced then married again. Ken is played by William Roach. Deirdre is played by Anne Kirkbride, she first appeared on the show in 1972.

From Quiz An A-Z of TV Part 3

Answer: Bill

Many young British actors and actresses have played small parts on 'The Bill' as victims or perpetrators of crime. They then go off to bigger and better things (though many then return to 'The Bill' as police personnel). It's something of a coming-of-age moment for British thespians! The show first aired in 1983.

From Quiz An A-Z of TV Part 1

Answer: Bob

Killer Bob didn't often appear in the show (which was a good job because he was seriously creepy). Bob possessed Leyland Palmer who then killed his own daughter, Laura.

From Quiz An A-Z of TV Part 2

Answer: Band of Brothers

A brilliant series with a cast of great British and American talent. It was based on Stephen Ambroses's non-fiction book.

From Quiz Television Grab Bag II

Answer: Slimey

He was a green monster who lived in a trash can.

From Quiz My Can't Miss TV Shows

Answer: Danny Devito

At first Phoebe was horrified by by the less than attractive and very sweaty dancer, but eventually she got in to his performance and had fun.

From Quiz Some Of My All Time Favourite Shows

Answer: Full House

Candace Cameron played D.J Tanner on the long running sitcom, "Full House". She also guest starred on brother Kirk's show "Growing Pains" and he returned the favour by guest starring on "Full House".

From Quiz Random TV Trivia

Answer: Eric and Annie

Eric and Annie Camden are played by Stephen Collins and Catherine Hicks. On the show they have 7 children; Mary (Jessica Biel), Matt (Barry Watson), Simon (David Gallagher), Lucy (Beverley Mitchell), Ruthie (MacKenzie Rosman), Sam (Lorenzo Brino), and David (Nikolas Brino).

From Quiz My Strange, Strange Television Set

Answer: Mortimer Snerd

Mortimer Snerd was one of Edgar Bergen's dummies. Red Skelton first appeared on television in 1953. He was considered the master clown by his fellow professionals. He ended each show with his trade mark, "Goodnight and God bless."

From Quiz Super TV Trivia VIII

Answer: Colorado

A staple on CBS's Saturday-night lineup for five seasons (1993-98), "Dr. Quinn" featured Jane Seymour as Dr. Michaela Quinn, a physician who moves from Boston to Colorado Springs after her father, also a doctor, dies.

From Quiz Trivial Televison 3

Answer: Thomas Jefferson

William Shatner (who gained fame from his role as Captain Kirk on "Star Trek") starred as Detective Sargeant Thomas Jefferson "T.J." Hooker. Also co-starring Heather Locklear as officer Stacy Sheridan.

From Quiz Totally TV Miscellaneous

Answer: Ottoman

When the theme song started playing, Dick would come in and see his friends and family, and has he was rushing over to greet them, he would trip over the ottoman. Sometimes though, he wouldn't trip over the ottoman. Did you ever notice that in the opening credits whether or not he tripped over the ottoman, that he would shake Morey Amsterdam's hand twice?

From Quiz Super TV Trivia VII

Answer: A Tribe Called Quest

"Electric Relaxation" appeared on A Tribe Called Quest's 1993 album, "Midnight Marauders". By the time "The Wayans Bros." left the air, a new instrumental track played over the opening credits.

From Quiz TV Mixture Quiz

Answer: ER

Elizabeth (Alex Kingston) and John (Noah Wyle) are doctors and Carol (Julianna Margulies) is/was a nurse at Cook County General.

From Quiz Super TV Trivia VI

Answer: Not having a job

A running joke during the successful Fox TV series, Tommy always claimed to have a job, but no one knew exactly what it was. He was always interrupted before he could even tell what it was. If anyone out there knows what job Tommy did, let me know, and I'll include it here.

From Quiz Television A-Z

Answer: Betty Jones

Buddy Ebsen starred as Barnaby Jones in this detective drama series that co-starred Lee Meriweather as his murdered son's wife. The show aired from 1973-1980.

From Quiz Mixed Television Trivia

Answer: Claire Danes

Claire played the character of Angela Chase. This was a great show that was cancelled too early. After it was cancelled from network tv, MTV started replaying the episodes and the show developed a following, sadly it was too late. Jared Leto played Angela's love interest Jordan Catalano and A.J. Langer played Angela's best friend Rayanne Graff.

From Quiz TV Trivia Tidbits 2

Answer: Phyllis

Given how much Phyllis and Rhoda fought, maybe it wasn't an accident that Phyllis forgot! Rhoda couldn't get a cab, so she had to take the Subway in her wedding dress.

From Quiz Your Favorite TV Shows Starring the Simpsons

Answer: Cheers

"Cheers", a series about the inhabitants of a regular Boston Bar, ran on NBC from 1982-1993. The characters from "Cheers" are spoofed in an episode of the Simpsons entitled, "Flaming Moe's". After Homer and Moe have a falling out over a drink that Homer invented, but Moe took the credit for, Homer leaves Moe's tavern and begins looking for a new bar. One of the bars that he wanders in is Cheers.

From Quiz General Television

Answer: Yasmine Bleeth

Since the season debut of "Friends" (through 2002) they have gotten 44 Emmy Award nominations.

From Quiz Super TV Trivia V

Answer: June Foray

The most notable voice from "Rocky and Bullwinkle" is that of the narrator, William Conrad. In addition to playing private eye Frank Cannon on TV, he also did "The Lone Ranger" on radio.

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