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TV Writer David E. Kelley Trivia Quiz

David E. Kelley is one of the most prolific and decorated television writers of all time. How many other writers have househould names? This quiz covers his career.

A multiple-choice quiz by hitachi. Estimated time: 6 mins.

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hitachi

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6 mins

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77,289

Updated
Aug 20 24

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following did he not write for? Hint

'Doogie Houser M.D.'

'thirtysomething'

'Picket Fences'

'L.A. Law'

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1999, he became the first producer to do what? Hint

Manage two production companies at the same time

Produce shows on both coasts

Become of member of the Writer's Guild and the Massachusetts State Bar

Win an Emmy in both Outstanding Drama and Outstanding Comedy in the same year

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following have not had cross-over episodes? Hint

'Gideon's Crossing' and 'The Practice'

'Boston Public' and 'The Practice'

'The Practice' and 'Ally McBeal'

'Snoops' and 'The Practice'

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 2001, he gave the commencement address to which school's graduates? Hint

Harvard Law School

Brandeis University

Tufts University School of Law

Boston University School of Law

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Question 5 of 10

5. When he won the Peabody Award in 2005 for 'Boston Legal,' it was his ____ Peabody? Hint

4th

2nd

5th

3rd

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Question 6 of 10

6. He prides himself on the fact that even though he has written for as many as three shows at one time, he still does what? Hint

Knows the name of every actor and crew person on the set

Writes at least part of every script

Gets home by 6pm to be with his family

Gets in half an hour each day of his favorite exercise: tennis

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 2001, TV Guide awarded him with which inaugural award? Hint

The Dana O'Carrol Award

The Humanities Award

The Best Writing in a Tragicomedy

The Brandon Tartikoff Award

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Question 8 of 10

8. His first theatrical writing gig was in which feature film? Hint

'Mystery, Alaska'

'Jersey Girl'

'From the Hip'

'Things You Can Tell Just By Looking At Her'

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Question 9 of 10

9. He was nominated for this Emmy in 1999, but did not win. Which category? Hint

Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series

Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series

Outstanding Drama Series

Outstanding Comedy Series

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Question 10 of 10

10. Anne Heche played a character on 'Ally McBeal' suffering from a disorder. As a result, Kelly was honored at which event? Hint

The Tourette Syndrome Association's annual awards dinner

The celebration of The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles' 70th anniversary

A dinner of the American Foundation for AIDS Research

The Twelth Annual Parkinson's Disease Foundation's Fundraiser

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following did he not write for?

Answer: 'thirtysomething'

The show 'thirtysomething' was created by Edward Zwickand and Marshall Herskovitz, and, like most shows, had a team of writers.

2. In 1999, he became the first producer to do what?

Answer: Win an Emmy in both Outstanding Drama and Outstanding Comedy in the same year

He won them for 'The Practice' and 'Ally McBeal.'

3. Which of the following have not had cross-over episodes?

Answer: 'Snoops' and 'The Practice'

'Snoops' was cancelled after 13 episodes, and never crossed over with any show.

4. In 2001, he gave the commencement address to which school's graduates?

Answer: Boston University School of Law

Boston is his alma mater. He began his speech with "Eighteen years ago, as Dean Cass referred to, I was voted by my classmates to be the speaker over the reservations, if not severe misgivings, of the faculty. I specifically remember Dean Schwartz introducing me. He said 'For those of you who think I don't believe in free speech, I'm going to let this guy talk'."

5. When he won the Peabody Award in 2005 for 'Boston Legal,' it was his ____ Peabody?

Answer: 3rd

He previously won two in 1998 for 'Ally McBeal' and for 'The Practice.

6. He prides himself on the fact that even though he has written for as many as three shows at one time, he still does what?

Answer: Gets home by 6pm to be with his family

He's married to the beautiful Michelle Pfiefer they have a daughter and son.

7. In 2001, TV Guide awarded him with which inaugural award?

Answer: The Brandon Tartikoff Award

The Brandon Tartikoff Award is for a person's contributions, creativity, and vision in pioneering new styles of television shows.

8. His first theatrical writing gig was in which feature film?

Answer: 'From the Hip'

This movie explored the ethics of a young lawyer and was moderately successful at the box office.

9. He was nominated for this Emmy in 1999, but did not win. Which category?

Answer: Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series

10. Anne Heche played a character on 'Ally McBeal' suffering from a disorder. As a result, Kelly was honored at which event?

Answer: The Tourette Syndrome Association's annual awards dinner

Source: Author hitachi

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