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Stand Up To TV - Part II Trivia Quiz

This is the second part of three! I have enough to make one more quiz. I hope you like it!

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

Author
AISS

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
4,015

Updated
Feb 07 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
5360

Last 3 plays: nyirene330 (9/10), jonathanw55 (6/10), oliviat (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. This comedian keeps returning to the stage in between the first show he or she had and the second show on TV. The first show had his or her name, the second gave him or her another name. Who is it? Hint

Jay Leno

Monty Python

Carol Burnett

Garry Shandling

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Question 2 of 10

2. Now more into the political stuff and out of the 'making fun of white people' stuff, his show is provocative and interesting. Who is this? Hint

Chris Rock

Larry Miller

Bill Maher

Keenan Ivory Wayans

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Question 3 of 10

3. This man filled enormous shoes when he crossed from stand-up to TV. He has one prominent feature that many people like to make fun of. Who is this? Hint

Conan O'Brien

Jonathan Katz

Denis Leary

Jay Leno

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Question 4 of 10

4. This comedienne went from the stand-up stage to a show in 1988, to movies in 1989, to hosting a talk show in the same year. Who is it? Hint

Carol Burnett

Roseanne

Vicki Lawrence

Betty White

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Question 5 of 10

5. This comedian played a man from outer space named Mork. Who is he? Hint

Jackie Gleason

Robin Williams

Richard Pryor

Steve Martin

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Question 6 of 10

6. This person was a stand-up comedian, but few people knew it. This person was on a sitcom and another show with lots of people getting hit in the crotchular region. Who is it? Hint

Christina Applegate

David Letterman

Jerry Stiller

Bob Saget

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Question 7 of 10

7. This comedian has three shows, all bearing his name in some way. One of them ended in one of the most famous show endings of TV history. Who is it? Hint

Bing Crosby

Bob Newhart

Dave Chappelle

Norm MacDonald

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Question 8 of 10

8. This comedian was 'Common'-ly known on an NBC show from Boston. His stand-up is not too well known, but he is quite funny. Who is he? Hint

Elliot Gould

Anthony Clark

Steve Martin

Martin Short

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Question 9 of 10

9. This guy went from doing politically driven stand-up to doing a politically driven panel show. Who is this man that brings the experts and celebrities that should never talk politics together? Hint

Chris Rock

Richard Belzer

Fred Willard

Bill Maher

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Question 10 of 10

10. This comedian started young. His comedy has reached many people. His movies stank, but his shows did well. Hey, hey, hey, who is this family comedian who later destroyed his clean family reputation? Hint

Drew Carey

Bill Cosby

Billy Crystal

Robin Williams

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Garry Shandling

Garry Shandling turned into Larry Sanders for his HBO show.

2. Now more into the political stuff and out of the 'making fun of white people' stuff, his show is provocative and interesting. Who is this?

Answer: Chris Rock

Chris Rock, famous from 'SNL' and a little 'In Living Color', he has made a name for himself doing intelligent topical humor now on his talk show.

3. This man filled enormous shoes when he crossed from stand-up to TV. He has one prominent feature that many people like to make fun of. Who is this?

Answer: Jay Leno

Jay is now in everyone's home late at night, even in the background.

4. This comedienne went from the stand-up stage to a show in 1988, to movies in 1989, to hosting a talk show in the same year. Who is it?

Answer: Roseanne

Roseanne began her career as a stand-up comedienne in Colorado in 1980. She went on to star in "Roseanne" from 1988-1997; the sitcom was briefly revived in 2018. She also starred in movies, beginning with "She-Devil" in 1989, and even hosted her own talk show, "The Roseanne Show", for two seasons.

5. This comedian played a man from outer space named Mork. Who is he?

Answer: Robin Williams

Mork from Ork has been in movies and even won awards. Let's not forget 'Comic Relief'. He's also come a long way from his meager beginnings.

6. This person was a stand-up comedian, but few people knew it. This person was on a sitcom and another show with lots of people getting hit in the crotchular region. Who is it?

Answer: Bob Saget

Bob Saget was a dirty comedian. It seemed odd that he played 'the perfect Dad' on 'Full House'.

7. This comedian has three shows, all bearing his name in some way. One of them ended in one of the most famous show endings of TV history. Who is it?

Answer: Bob Newhart

He's the master of the one person dialog. One of his shows ended with the wife of the first series. It was such a twist that everyone loved it and it's still talked about today.

8. This comedian was 'Common'-ly known on an NBC show from Boston. His stand-up is not too well known, but he is quite funny. Who is he?

Answer: Anthony Clark

One of Anthony Clark's best bits is the one where he talks about the meeting to come up with Oklahoma's state slogan. 'Oklahoma is OK!' is what won, but I think the best suggestion was 'Oklahoma, Oklahoma, there I said it twice.'

9. This guy went from doing politically driven stand-up to doing a politically driven panel show. Who is this man that brings the experts and celebrities that should never talk politics together?

Answer: Bill Maher

His 'Politically Incorrect' jumped from Comedy Central to ABC and has gotten good reviews despite its late time slot.

Answer: Bill Cosby

Several cases of sexual abuse were leveled against Cosby in the 2010s. He was found guilty of some and sentenced to prison.

Source: Author AISS

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