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Cliff's Comedy Trivia Quiz

Late in the series, Cliff decided he had a real "knack" for comedy. How much do you remember about this short-lived side-career of his?

A multiple-choice quiz by MarK_R. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
MarK_R

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
231,287

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1167

Last 3 plays: Guest 65 (1/10), Guest 206 (7/10), Guest 173 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. To which show did Cliff contribute various jokes, hoping they would be included in the show's opening monologue? Hint

"The Arsenio Hall Show"

"The Tonight Show With Jay Leno"

"The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson"

"The Late Show With David Letterman"

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Question 2 of 10

2. According to Cliff, who was his "only fan" when it came to his comedy? Hint

Carla

The Barbie doll in his bedroom

His mom

Lilith

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Question 3 of 10

3. What did Cliff propose to call his comedy show at Cheers? Hint

"It's a little known fact..."

"The merry mailman"

"The cockeyed mind of Cliff Clavin"

"Cliff Clavin's catnakerous comedy"

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was Cliff's short-lived catchphrase for his comedy routines? Hint

"What's up with that?"

"That's what I said"

"And let the mail prevail"

"With mail and justice for all"

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Question 5 of 10

5. After Cliff's performance at the comedy club, Norm told him that there was a bomb scare. Where did he say the bomb scare was? Hint

He didn't say anything. That's when the scene ends.

Cliff's car in the parking lot

Right where Cliff was standing

Under the stage

6. After Cliff bombed at the comedy club, he said he needed to practice his routine with someone for hours and hours until he got it right. This conveniently coordinated with what other event? Hint

Carla saying she needed to suffer the worst possible punishment

Norm wanting to show Vera a worse husband than him

Sam needing to find a cure for his insomnia

Rebecca needing to test out her new tape recorder

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Question 7 of 10

7. How did Norm make Cliff think the jokes he submitted to a late-night TV show were accepted? Hint

He whited out the word "not" from a rejection letter

He sent a fake acceptance letter to Cliff

He called Cliff's house and pretended to be the show's producer

He didn't. The show accepted Cliff's jokes.

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Question 8 of 10

8. Why did Twitchell refuse to listen to Cliff's jokes? Hint

It wasn't proper for a mailman to have a sense of humor

Trick question; Twitchell never commented on Cliff's comedy

The mailman from Zone 19 was the only one allowed to be funny

He had a spleen problem and was afraid he'd laugh too hard

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Question 9 of 10

9. What are the first words Rebecca says when Cliff asks if he could perform at Cheers? Hint

"Well, I guess you could do your comedy here"

"I need to go fix the computer [in my office]"

"Good god, no!"

"Ask Carla"

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where was Cliff's comedy first published? Hint

The mail carriers' newsletter

Reader's Digest

The local newspaper

His mom's Christmas newsletter

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Most Recent Scores

Dec 18 2024 : Guest 65: 1/10
Dec 16 2024 : Guest 206: 7/10
Dec 14 2024 : Guest 173: 10/10
Dec 11 2024 : Guest 172: 8/10
Dec 04 2024 : Guest 172: 7/10
Nov 30 2024 : Guest 73: 2/10
Nov 28 2024 : Guest 73: 9/10
Nov 20 2024 : Tucci703: 6/10
Nov 13 2024 : Guest 64: 3/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. To which show did Cliff contribute various jokes, hoping they would be included in the show's opening monologue?

Answer: "The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson"

This episode aired less than a year before Johnny left "The Tonight Show".

2. According to Cliff, who was his "only fan" when it came to his comedy?

Answer: Lilith

Lilith, the emotionless, monotonous character, would crack up at Cliff's horrid jokes, making the scenes between the two of them hilarious.

3. What did Cliff propose to call his comedy show at Cheers?

Answer: "The cockeyed mind of Cliff Clavin"

"The merry mailman" was the name he used when he performed at an open mic comedy club.

4. What was Cliff's short-lived catchphrase for his comedy routines?

Answer: "What's up with that?"

Some of his jokes included: "My son the father. What's up with that?" and "Drinking and driving. What's up with that?"

5. After Cliff's performance at the comedy club, Norm told him that there was a bomb scare. Where did he say the bomb scare was?

Answer: Right where Cliff was standing

Cliff's routine was so bad that everyone in the room left except Norm.

6. After Cliff bombed at the comedy club, he said he needed to practice his routine with someone for hours and hours until he got it right. This conveniently coordinated with what other event?

Answer: Carla saying she needed to suffer the worst possible punishment

Carla wanted to punish herself for mocking God. When Cliff said he needed someone to test his material with, Carla looked up and said "you really play hardball."

7. How did Norm make Cliff think the jokes he submitted to a late-night TV show were accepted?

Answer: He whited out the word "not" from a rejection letter

The letter said, "Thank you for your submission. We will not be using your jokes". Norm took white-out out of his pocket and removed the word "not". When asked by Sam why he always keeps white-out with him, Norm reminds him he used to be an accountant.

8. Why did Twitchell refuse to listen to Cliff's jokes?

Answer: Trick question; Twitchell never commented on Cliff's comedy

While Twitchell and Cliff had several episodes together, Twitchell never appeared in an episode that revolved around Cliff's comedy career.

9. What are the first words Rebecca says when Cliff asks if he could perform at Cheers?

Answer: "Well, I guess you could do your comedy here"

Afterwards, she suggested he go to a comedy club instead.

10. Where was Cliff's comedy first published?

Answer: The mail carriers' newsletter

After sharing the news with the bar guys, Frasier replies "I hear that's hard to get into."

Source: Author MarK_R

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