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Greg Proops aka 'Specky Spice' Quiz

"In a world full of poo, there's only one scooper. I'm Greg Proops the pooper scooper." Greg is best known for his work on "Whose Line is it Anyway?" Let's see how much you know about him. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by whoser4life. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
whoser4life

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
187,439

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
284

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Yes, his name is Greg Proops, but what is his middle name? Hint

Eden

Evan

Everett

Eric

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Question 2 of 10

2. When was this funny comic born? Hint

October 4, 1959

October 3, 1959

October 5, 1959

October 6, 1959

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Question 3 of 10

3. In what city was Greg born in? Hint

Dallas

San Francisco

Phoenix

Los Angeles

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Question 4 of 10

4. Greg is known for his love for a rather odd pet. What animal is it? Hint

Parrot

Chinchilla

Ocelot

Gerbil

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the first year he appeared on "Whose Line is it Anyway?" Hint

1991

1988

1989

1990

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Question 6 of 10

6. Greg has done many gigs in Britain. When did he perform in his first Edinburgh Festival? Hint

1993

1991

1992

1994

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these game shows has Greg never won on? Hint

The Weakest Link

Win Ben Stein's Money

Rock 'n' Roll Jeopardy

Card Sharks

8. Greg has been on other shows because of his connections with Drew Carey, the host of the American version of "Whose Line is it Anyway?" Greg has appeared on a regular episode of the "Drew Carey Show." What was his character's name? Hint

Mark

Sam

Derek

Justin

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these shows has Greg NOT hosted? Hint

Vs.

Late Friday

Rendez-View

The Gong Show

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these shows has NOT appeared on? Hint

Veronica's Closet

Friends

Comic Remix

Cold Pizza

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Yes, his name is Greg Proops, but what is his middle name?

Answer: Everett

He was born Gregory Everett Proops. He has given himself many different nicknames such as Proopness Monster, Proopdog, and Proopkiwi.

2. When was this funny comic born?

Answer: October 3, 1959

Other celebrities with the same birthday include Mark Wallice and Fred Couples. This was the same year Buddy Holly died, a person who could resemble the looks of Greg. Ironically, he was born exactly eight months after Holly died.

3. In what city was Greg born in?

Answer: Phoenix

Although he was born in Arizona, he was mostly raised in California in cities such as Lancaster and San Carlos, by San Francisco.

4. Greg is known for his love for a rather odd pet. What animal is it?

Answer: Ocelot

He actually is a proud owner of one. The ocelot's name is Shakira.

5. What was the first year he appeared on "Whose Line is it Anyway?"

Answer: 1989

His first episode aired on October 10, 1989, a week after his 30th birthday.

6. Greg has done many gigs in Britain. When did he perform in his first Edinburgh Festival?

Answer: 1993

He liked it over there so much that he's gone back several times to do it again.

7. Which of these game shows has Greg never won on?

Answer: Card Sharks

Greg is a bit of a trivia buff and is quite knowledgeable. Unfortunately, "Card Sharks" is a little too early for his TV era.

Answer: Derek

Note carefully that I said "regular episode." He has appeared on the "Drew Live" episodes as others characters, such as the "Stall for Time Players," for example. He appeared on the episode "Bleech Sunday," where he worked for an advertising agency of some sort.

9. Which of these shows has Greg NOT hosted?

Answer: The Gong Show

He wishes to host more shows, as he is quoted as jokingly saying, "I'm available for hosting the 'Price is Right'" during a game called "Survival Show" on "Whose Line is it Anyway?"

10. Which of these shows has NOT appeared on?

Answer: Friends

On "Veronica's Closet," he played Richard Small on the episode "Veronica's Tattooed Man." On "Comic Remix," Greg appeared on the fifteen episode of the first season as himself. On "Cold Pizza," he guested as a weather anchor.

Source: Author whoser4life

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