Just Three Statements: Fictional George Edition Match Quiz | Entertainment

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1. 1. I'm not human. 2. My friend is known for his hat. 3. I first appeared in books, but I've also been in television and movies.

Answer: Curious George

Curious George was created by the husband and wife team of Hans Augusto Rey and Margret Rey. The first story to include what became George was "Cecily G. and the Nine Monkeys" (1939) where the monkey character was variously referred to as Rafi, Raffy, and Cecily in various language editions.

The first book that included George was the self-titled "Curious George" in 1941. In the various books, George's companion is usually referred to as the Man in the Yellow Hat. He is described as George's friend but usually acts more like a parent or guardian for George. George has appeared in other media including a 1980s series of animated television films and a 2006 feature film.

2. 1. I bear more than a passing resemblance to Tarzan. 2. I was created by the same team that brought you Rocky and Bullwinkle. 3. I began in television, but I've also appeared on film.

Answer: George of the Jungle

George of the Jungle first appeared in a 1967 cartoon television series of the same name created by Jay Ward and Bill Scott (who also created "The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show"). Inspired by Tarzan, George's best friend was an ape rather "cleverly" named Ape. Perhaps George is best known for his infectious theme song, "George, George, George of the Jungle/Strong as he can be..." There were only seventeen episodes in the original series.

A 1997 movie titled "George of the Jungle" starred Brendan Fraser in the title role.

The movie also featured Weird Al's 1985 cover of the "George of the Jungle" theme (a rare non-parody for him).

3. 1. My friend and I created a show about "nothing". I live in a big US city. 3. I am based on Larry David.

Answer: George Costanza

On "Seinfeld" (1989-1998), George Costanza was protrayed by Jason Alexander. The concept of the character was originally based on veteran writer/actor Larry David who co-created "Seinfeld" with Jerry Seinfeld. In the world of the show, George is Jerry's childhood friend. George's parents Frank and Estelle frequently appeared on the show. George has sometimes been shown to lack confidence or be dishonest. Frequently changing jobs, he spends a period of time working for the New York Yankees. George appeared in all but one of the episodes of "Seinfeld": "The Pen" from Season 3.

4. 1. I appeared in a nursery rhyme. 2. I don't seem to get along with the boys or the girls. 3. I have an association with desserts.

Answer: Georgie Porgie

The text of the nursery rhyme is as follows: "Georgie Porgie, Pudding and pie,/ Kissed the girls and made them cry,/ When the boys came out to play,/ Georgie Porgie ran away." The nursery rhyme seems to go back to at least the mid-1800s, although there may have been older versions.

It has been suggest that Georgie is a stand in for various political figures in British history--not all of whom were named Georgie. Georgie has appeared as a character in the video game "The Wolf Among Us".

5. 1. I am female. 2. I first appeared in a series of books. 3. I am friends with a fictional detective.

Answer: George Fayne

George Fayne is one of the best friends of Nancy Drew. The Nancy Drew series was a product of the Stratemeyer Syndicate that began in 1930. While the listed author for the series was "Carolyn Keene", many of the early books were written by Mildred Wirt Benson.

Her first book appearance was in the fifth book of the series "The Secret of Shadow Ranch" (1931). Depending on the novel, either George is short for Georgina or George is her real name. Over time her character varies somewhat--tomboy, clumsy, athlete, forward and brash. George has appeared in various television and movie adaptations of the Nancy Drew franchise.

6. 1. I began on one television show, but moved to another. 2. I owned a dry cleaning business. 3. I lived high "in the sky".

Answer: George Jefferson

George Jefferson was portrayed by Sherman Helmsley. THe character is best known for the Norman Lear television series "The Jeffersons" (1975-1985). The character began, however, on "All in the Family" where he appeared in various episodes of seasons 4 and 5 of that show and a single season 8 episode. George was able to use the insurance settlement from an accident as the seed money to start his chain of dry cleaning stores.

The famous theme song from "The Jeffersons" refers to George and his wife Louise or "Weezie" (played by Isabel Sanford) moving to "a deluxe apartment in the sky". George Jefferson later appeared in two episodes of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air".

7. 1. I have a wife, a daughter, and a son. 2. I have a flying car. 3. My job requires three hours of work a day.

Answer: George Jetson

George Jetson vas originally voiced by George O'Hanlon. The Hanna-Barbera animated sitcom first aired from 1962 to 1963 with additional episodes appeared 1985-1987. The theme song to the sitcom introduces us to George and the other members of his nuclear family: his wife, Jane, his daughter, Judy, and his son, Elroy.

His job is at Spacely Sprockets, where he turns the Referential Universal Digital Indexer (R.U.D.I.) on and off. Other important characters in the series are Rosie, the robot maid, and Astro, the family dog. George and the other Jetsons also appeared in various television and theatrical films.

8. 1. I am British. 2. I came "in from the cold". 3. I started in books, but have appeared in other media.

Answer: George Smiley

George Smiley was created by author John le Carre. George was the primary character in five of le Carre's novels and a supporting character in three others--including "The Spy Who Came in From the Cold" (1963). George is an intelligence officer with a British overseas intelligence agency. George's talents include an excellent memory and skills at interrogation. George Smiley has appeared in various films, television programs, and radio programs. Alec Guinness, also known for his work in the Star War series, portrayed George Smiley in two television series (1979, 1981).

9. 1. I am a graduate of Georgia Tech. 2. I have worked for Mad Magazine. 3. I was in the running for Time's Person of the Year for 2001.

Answer: George Burdell

George P. Burdell was a fictional student created in 1927 by William Edgar Smith, an alumnus of Georgia Tech. George has official earned both his bachelor's degree and master's degree. He was a World War Two veteran. From 1969 to 1981, he was listed on the Board of Directors for Mad Magazine.

At one point, George had received 57% of the votes to be Time Magazine's Person of the Year. George's presence is still important at Georgia Tech today.

10. 1. I appear in a movie often shown during the holiday season. 2. I become good friends with Clarence. 3. I live in Bedford Falls, NY.

Answer: George Bailey

George Bailey was the main character in "It's a Wonderful Life" (1946), directed by Frank Capra. The character was portrayed by Jimmy Stewart. In the movie, George, who is dealing with a series of bad incidents, is contemplating suicide. His guardian angel, Clarence Oddbody (Henry Travers), prevents him from doing so and shows George that his life has meaning by showing how the lives of many people inside and outside his town (Bedford Falls, NY) have been affected by him in positive ways. Over the years, the film has become associated with the Christmas season.

Source: Author bernie73

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Just Three Statements: Fictional George Edition Quiz

This is a sequel of sorts to my previous quiz: "Just Three Facts: Real George Edition". Here the Georges are fictional but you still need to match them based on three clues.

Questions		Choices
1. 1. I'm not human. 2. My friend is known for his hat. 3. I first appeared in books, but I've also been in television and movies.		Curious George
2. 1. I bear more than a passing resemblance to Tarzan. 2. I was created by the same team that brought you Rocky and Bullwinkle. 3. I began in television, but I've also appeared on film.		George Smiley
3. 1. My friend and I created a show about "nothing". I live in a big US city. 3. I am based on Larry David.		George Jefferson
4. 1. I appeared in a nursery rhyme. 2. I don't seem to get along with the boys or the girls. 3. I have an association with desserts.		George Fayne
5. 1. I am female. 2. I first appeared in a series of books. 3. I am friends with a fictional detective.		George Bailey
6. 1. I began on one television show, but moved to another. 2. I owned a dry cleaning business. 3. I lived high "in the sky".		George Costanza
7. 1. I have a wife, a daughter, and a son. 2. I have a flying car. 3. My job requires three hours of work a day.		George Jetson
8. 1. I am British. 2. I came "in from the cold". 3. I started in books, but have appeared in other media.		George Burdell
9. 1. I am a graduate of Georgia Tech. 2. I have worked for Mad Magazine. 3. I was in the running for Time's Person of the Year for 2001.		Georgie Porgie
10. 1. I appear in a movie often shown during the holiday season. 2. I become good friends with Clarence. 3. I live in Bedford Falls, NY.		George of the Jungle