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1. From the beginnings of his late night show on NBC, all the way to his post-primetime spot on CBS, David Letterman has had the same musical band leader and sidekick with him since 1982. Also the composer of Dave's theme song, who is David Letterman's long time sidekick?
2. One of the more trusty sidekicks from the golden age of television was Tonto, the companion of the Lone Ranger on the show "The Lone Ranger". Tonto was played by Harold J. Smith. But most know him as his screen name. How was Harold billed on in the show's credits?
3. In the "Lord of the Rings" movie trilogy, Frodo was the one who was burdened with getting the ring to its final destination. But his sidekick for the trip, the one who was burdened with keeping Frodo safe, was Samwise Gamgee. However, on the awards circuit, the actor who played Samwise was the one who got the bulk of the award nominations. Who was the actor to don the hairy feet in his role of Samwise?
4. On the 1970's/1980's ABC television show "Fantasy Island" the owner and operator of the island, Mr. Rourke, ran the mysterious island and all of its guests with panache, but not without help. For many of those years, his sidekick Tattoo was by his side, assisting with many of the behind-the-scenes activities on the island. Who was it that personified Tattoo for six years?
5. Many people look at the original "Star Wars" as the best of the eventual six that were made. And some think the reason was we were introduced to Han Solo, the swashbuckling personality that was a contrast to the zen stylings of the Jedi around them. But Han Solo wouldn't be anywhere in that galaxy far, far away without his trusty sidekick. Who was side by side with Han wherever he went?
6. Many agree that Michael Jordan was arguably the greatest the National Basketball League has ever seen. But in terms of sports sidekicks, he may have had the best in not just basketball, but all sports. Michael didn't have him as a teammate until 1987, but once they joined up, the two won six titles together. Number #33 to Michael Jordan's #23, who was this NBA sidekick?
7. It started as a sketch near the end of an episode of "Saturday Night Live", and ended up the topic of two movies. "Wayne's World" centered on the public access program of the fictional Wayne Campbell, played by Mike Myers. Dana Carvey played Garth, his sidekick on the television show and in their fictional lives. Wayne and Garth appeared in two movies together, springboarding off the success of the sketch's popularity. Can you give me what sidekick Garth's last name is?
8. Most of the success from pop music's "Wham!" was from the lead singer, George Michael. And it was George that had continued success as a solo artist. But Wham! never would have been what they are without George's proverbial sidekick. Who formed the other half of "Wham!"?
9. Sherlock Holmes, in movies, television and literature, has always solved and fought crimes with the help of his partner and sidekick, Dr. Watson. But most know him only as Dr. Watson. However in literature, he did have his full name in print a handful of times. What is Dr. Watson's full name?
10. Never one to get in the way of his boss's success, yet always there to make sure he didn't kill himself, Tim Taylor's sidekick on the television show "Home Improvement" seemed to know more than Tim in most aspects of shop working. But he was always willing to step back and allow Tim Taylor the glory. However in many cases, the step back was more for self-preservation. Who was Tim Taylor's sidekick character?
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