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Talk Show Hosts Bio Trivia Quiz

Everyone has seen a talk show once in their lifetime. This quiz is pretty easy. Give it a try.

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

Author
chryterisnocone

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
16,362

Updated
Apr 06 23

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
13 / 15

Plays
9855

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Question 1 of 15

1. This talk show host is a comedian and also a germaphobic. His show has been cancelled. Hint

Phil Donahue

David Letterman

Gordon Elliot

Howie Mandel

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Question 2 of 15

2. This talk show host is married to Marlo Thomas and really was the groundbreaker of talk shows. Hint

Arsenio Hall

Phil Donahue

Jay Leno

Maury Povich

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Question 3 of 15

3. This talk show host was in the Navy. Hint

Montel Williams

David Letterman

Jay Leno

Phil Donahue

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Question 4 of 15

4. This talk show host went into Al Capone's vault. It was a big bust! Hint

Jenny Jones

Maury Povich

Geraldo Rivera

Jerry Springer

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Question 5 of 15

5. This talk show host loves to buy and fix up old houses and resell them. Hint

Rosie O'Donnell

Oprah Winfrey

Sally Jesse Raphael

Jay Leno

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Question 6 of 15

6. This talk show host is famous for chair throwing, food flinging, fist fighting guests. Hint

Jerry Springer

Maury Povich

Rosie O'Donnell

Montel Williams

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Question 7 of 15

7. Which talk show host was once on "Star Search" and the game show "Press Your Luck"? Hint

Montell Williams

Jenny Jones

Geraldo Rivera

Sally Jesse Raphael

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Question 8 of 15

8. Who became the host of "Forgive and Forget"? Hint

Arsenio Hall

Oprah Winfrey

Martha Stewart

Robin Givens

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Question 9 of 15

9. Which talk show host married anchorwoman Connie Chung? Hint

Maury Povich

Montell Williams

Jerry Springer

Jay Leno

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Question 10 of 15

10. This talk show host started as a comedian and was also in the movie "Coming to America". Hint

Maury Povich

Arsenio Hall

Howie Mandell

Conan O'Brien

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Question 11 of 15

11. This talk show host starred in the movie "Flintstones", and also gives to many charities. Hint

Rosie O'Donnell

Oprah Winfrey

Geraldo Rivera

Sally Jesse Raphael

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Question 12 of 15

12. This talk show host collects old cars and motorcycles. Hint

Jay Leno

Oprah Winfrey

David Letterman

Howie Mandell

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Question 13 of 15

13. This talk show host made the top ten list famous. Hint

Arsenio Hall

David Letterman

Rosie O'Donnell

Geraldo Rivera

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Question 14 of 15

14. This talk show host is a natural red head. Hint

Rosie O'Donnell

Oprah Winfrey

Montell Williams

Conan O'Brien

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Question 15 of 15

15. Although she wasn't the first talk show host, this African-American talk show host broke a lot of ground for women. Hint

Sally Jesse Raphael

Oprah Winfrey

Martha Stewart

Rosie O'Donnell

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This talk show host is a comedian and also a germaphobic. His show has been cancelled.

Answer: Howie Mandel

Howie came out with having Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

2. This talk show host is married to Marlo Thomas and really was the groundbreaker of talk shows.

Answer: Phil Donahue

Phil Donahue had a very straight forward and distinctive way about him.

3. This talk show host was in the Navy.

Answer: Montel Williams

Montel Williams came out telling the public he has the disease M.S.

4. This talk show host went into Al Capone's vault. It was a big bust!

Answer: Geraldo Rivera

Geraldo has gone from trash talk to more newsworthy journalism.

5. This talk show host loves to buy and fix up old houses and resell them.

Answer: Sally Jesse Raphael

Could've said she wore her famous red glasses, but that would've been too easy.

6. This talk show host is famous for chair throwing, food flinging, fist fighting guests.

Answer: Jerry Springer

Jerry Springer was once a mayor. He tried out talk shows, then went on to be an actor and singer in his own movie, "Ringmaster".

7. Which talk show host was once on "Star Search" and the game show "Press Your Luck"?

Answer: Jenny Jones

Jenny Jones was in a big court hearing regarding one of her guests being accused of murder.

8. Who became the host of "Forgive and Forget"?

Answer: Robin Givens

Robin Givens was also an actress on "Head of the Class". She replaced Mother Love on "Forgive and Forget".

9. Which talk show host married anchorwoman Connie Chung?

Answer: Maury Povich

10. This talk show host started as a comedian and was also in the movie "Coming to America".

Answer: Arsenio Hall

Arsenio Hall started the Dog Pound and the woof on his late night talk show.

11. This talk show host starred in the movie "Flintstones", and also gives to many charities.

Answer: Rosie O'Donnell

Rosie O'Donnell loves show tunes and musicals. Rosie has adopted 3 children and is also a foster mom.

12. This talk show host collects old cars and motorcycles.

Answer: Jay Leno

Jay Leno took over "The Tonight Show" when Johnny Carson left.

13. This talk show host made the top ten list famous.

Answer: David Letterman

David Letterman is also famous for the gap in his teeth.

14. This talk show host is a natural red head.

Answer: Conan O'Brien

Conan O'Brien has a great late night show. His famous sidekick was Andy.

15. Although she wasn't the first talk show host, this African-American talk show host broke a lot of ground for women.

Answer: Oprah Winfrey

Oprah has done so well for herself, she started her own company, Harpo.

Source: Author chryterisnocone

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