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Curious About George Trivia Quiz

From a love of language and words to a hunger for the laughter of millions, George Carlin paved the way for freedom of speech to truly exist in American entertainment.

A multiple-choice quiz by eggheadrex. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
eggheadrex

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
253,591

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In terms of the controversy surrounding the language used by George Carlin: A letter was written to the Federal Communications Commission that led to the ban of certain language from public radio. Who wrote that letter? Hint

Rev. Donald Wildmon

Fr. Ernest Cruz

Pres. Ronald Reagan

Off. John Pigman

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Question 2 of 10

2. When was George Carlin born? Hint

June 12, 1936

May 11, 1936

June 11, 1937

May 12, 1937

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Question 3 of 10

3. Complete the quote: "'Get on the plane, get on the plane' I say '...I'm getting IN the plane! Let __________ get on the plane!" Hint

Evel Knievel

Bruce Wayne

Amelia Earhart

Charles Lindbergh

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these was not recorded by George? Hint

Class Clown

Dancin' in Plain Sight

Playin' With Your Head

FM & AM

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Question 5 of 10

5. Where did George perform his first HBO special, which had the controversial "Seven Words You Can't Say on TV" skit toward the end? Hint

University of Southern California

Phoenix

Beacon Theater

Carnegie Hall

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was George's wife's first name? Hint

Brenda

Janice

Kelly

Angela

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Question 7 of 10

7. George hosted the first ever episode of 'Saturday Night Live.'

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which movie did George not appear in? Hint

Scary Movie 2

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure

Jersey Girl

Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the full name of George's character, also known as the "hippie-dippie weather man"? Hint

Jim Rain

Jack Hail

Matt Storm

Al Sleet

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was George's radio partner throughout his early career? Hint

Blaine Blake

Jordan Flynn

Kyle Taylor

Jack Burns

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Rev. Donald Wildmon

Wildmon founded the National Federation for Decency and is a strong advocate for censorship in entertainment.

2. When was George Carlin born?

Answer: May 12, 1937

"He was born in New york City, New York County, and New York State" (Complaints and Grievances, 2001)

3. Complete the quote: "'Get on the plane, get on the plane' I say '...I'm getting IN the plane! Let __________ get on the plane!"

Answer: Evel Knievel

One of his many complaints about airport procedures.

4. Which of these was not recorded by George?

Answer: Dancin' in Plain Sight

"FM & AM" was recorded in 1971, released in early 1972, and won George a Grammy in 1973. Carlin recorded "Class Clown" in 1972, and "Playin' With Your Head" in 1986.

5. Where did George perform his first HBO special, which had the controversial "Seven Words You Can't Say on TV" skit toward the end?

Answer: University of Southern California

George did perform subsequent HBO specials in the Beacon Theater in Phoenix, and at Carnegie Hall, among other venues.

6. What was George's wife's first name?

Answer: Brenda

Brenda, unfortunately, passed away on May 11, 1997, the day before George turned 60. Kelly is his daughter's name.

7. George hosted the first ever episode of 'Saturday Night Live.'

Answer: True

It aired October 11, 1975.

8. Which movie did George not appear in?

Answer: Scary Movie 2

He was Bart Trinke in 'Jersey Girl,' Rufus in the 'Bill & Ted' movies, and the hitchhiker in 'Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back.' George appeared in Scary Movie 3, but not in its predecessor.

9. What is the full name of George's character, also known as the "hippie-dippie weather man"?

Answer: Al Sleet

"Tonight's forecast.... dark. Continued dark tonight, turning to widely scattered light in the morning." Portrayed in many of George's shows, he was a favorite for years.

10. Who was George's radio partner throughout his early career?

Answer: Jack Burns

Burns & Carlin were together until March of 1962, when they split to start their own solo careers. This was my first quiz, I hope you enjoyed it!

Source: Author eggheadrex

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