Drama TV Characters Trivia Quiz

Answer: "The Waltons"

"The Waltons" was based on the life of creator Earl Hamner. He is the narrator you hear at the beginning and end of every episode.

Answer: Eight is Enough

Diana Hyland played Joan, the kids' mom, in the first season. Sadly during the hiatus she died from cancer. She was living with John Travolta at the time of her death.

Answer: Little House on the Prairie

In the last episode the town is taken over by a mining entrepreneur, but the people of Walnut Grove do not want anyone to have their buildings. One by one they blow up the town. Michael Landon didn't want anyone else to use his sets so the destruction of all the town's buildings really happened.

Answer: "Dynasty"

Pamela Sue Martin was the first original actor to depart the show. She decided to leave when she became to famous to go out in public alone.

Answer: "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman"

When Jane Seymour became pregnant with twins in real life, they decided to write her pregnancy into the show.

Answer: "Beverly Hills 90210"

On the recent "90210" reunion special, Shannen Doherty admitted crashing the corvette used for Ian Ziering's character Steve. Ian took the blame for the accident, and nobody knew it wasn't him until they taped the special.

Answer: The West Wing

Aaron Sorkin, executive producer and creator of "The West Wing", quit the show at the end of the fourth season. He was arrested for drug use and was in rehab during the summer hiatus between the third and fourth season.

Answer: "Knots Landing"

Michelle Lee was the only actor from the series to appear in every episode.

Answer: "Melrose Place"

"Melrose Place" was on the verge of cancellation until Heather Locklear joined the cast and saved the show. Laura Leighton and Doug Savant married shortly after the show ended. Doug's character was one of the first openly gay characters on TV, and Laura's character married her sister's ex-husband, and became a hooker.

Answer: "The Practice"

When "The Practice" was renewed by ABC, the majority of the cast was fired, including lead actors, Dylan McDermott, Lara Flynn Boyle, and Kelli Williams.