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Quiz about Famous Actors in NotSoFamous Shows

Famous Actors in Not-So-Famous Shows Quiz

Too often, great actors and actresses accept roles in shows and movies that are less than successful. How much do you know about famous actors in small-screen flops?

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

Author
swgolde

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
312,930

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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841

Last 3 plays: Guest 198 (3/10), lgholden (5/10), Guest 130 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. She acted on the Australian western TV series "Five Mile Creek" as Annie. However, she is slightly better known for her movie roles, such as in "Billy Bathgate," for which she was nominated for her first of seven Golden Globes. Hint

Naomi Watts

Toni Collette

Cate Blanchett

Nicole Kidman

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Question 2 of 10

2. Although he is better known for his role in "Revenge of the Nerds," and for acting as Dan Conner on television, he also starred in "Normal, Ohio," which was cancelled in 2000 after less than a season. Hint

Ted McGinley

Ed O'Neill

David Carradine

John Goodman

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Question 3 of 10

3. A spin-off of "Who's the Boss," which short-lived TV show featured Leah Remini (of "King of Queens" fame) and Halle Berry? Hint

"Billy"

"Head of the Class"

"Living Dolls"

"The Tortellis"

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Question 4 of 10

4. This actor, the child of two 1950s TV co-stars, starred in the failed 1983 series "Automan." Hint

Desi Arnaz, Jr.

David Nelson

Ronnie Burns

Lucie Arnaz

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which raunchy and vulgar comedian had his eponymously-named children's TV show, which lasted one season in 1984? Hint

Richard Pryor

Andy Kaufman

George Carlin

Don Rickles

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Question 6 of 10

6. "You Again?" was an NBC sitcom starring Jack Klugman. Which famous 1990s family-show actor played Klugman's son on the short-lived show? Hint

John Stamos

Ray Romano

Bob Saget

Neil Patrick Harris

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which famous 1950s actress starred in her own 1986 sitcom, which was critically panned despite her earlier success? Hint

Lucille Ball

Annette Funicello

Harriet Nelson

Gracie Allen

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which famous science-fiction author co-created the 1988 television flop "Probe," which went off the air after just seven episodes? Hint

Orson Scott Card

Stephen King

L. Ron Hubbard

Isaac Asimov

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which two actors, who appeared together on the successful program "Spin City," also co-starred on the much less-popular "Going Places," which lasted only a season in 1990? Hint

Michael J. Fox and Richard Kind

Alan Ruck and Heather Locklear

Michael Boatman and Alan Ruck

Heather Locklear and Richard Kind

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following well-known actors never appeared on the 1992-1993 TGIF show "Camp Wilder?" Hint

Jared Leto

Tony Danza

Hilary Swank

Jerry O'Connell

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Nicole Kidman

Her seven Golden Globe nominations came from roles in "Billy Bathgate," "To Die For" (Won), "Moulin Rouge!" (Won), "The Others," "The Hours" (Won), "Cold Mountain," and "Birth." She is also the winner of one Oscar.

Answer: John Goodman

John Goodman played Dan Conner in the show "Roseanne." He is also known for having played Fred Flintstone in the live-action movie "The Flintstones."

3. A spin-off of "Who's the Boss," which short-lived TV show featured Leah Remini (of "King of Queens" fame) and Halle Berry?

Answer: "Living Dolls"

Halle Berry's character, Emily Franklin, was played by another famous actress, Vivica A. Fox, in the pilot, but was recast for the series. The series itself was panned across the board, getting the lowest grade from 'People Magazine.'

4. This actor, the child of two 1950s TV co-stars, starred in the failed 1983 series "Automan."

Answer: Desi Arnaz, Jr.

Desi Arnaz, Jr. is also a musician. Early in life, he formed a group with Dean Martin's son, Dean Paul, called Dino, Desi, & Billy.

5. Which raunchy and vulgar comedian had his eponymously-named children's TV show, which lasted one season in 1984?

Answer: Richard Pryor

"Pryor's Place" was produced by Sid and Marty Croft, also known for their programs "Land of the Lost" and "H.R. Pufnstuf." Ray Parker, Jr. of "Ghostbusters" fame was the theme song composer.

6. "You Again?" was an NBC sitcom starring Jack Klugman. Which famous 1990s family-show actor played Klugman's son on the short-lived show?

Answer: John Stamos

Jack Klugman is best known for his role as the sloppy Oscar Madison on "The Odd Couple." He was the last surviving juror from the movie "12 Angry Men."

7. Which famous 1950s actress starred in her own 1986 sitcom, which was critically panned despite her earlier success?

Answer: Lucille Ball

Throughout her life, Lucille Ball was honored with thirteen Emmy Award nominations, and garnered four wins. Over the years, she has also been awarded such honors as the Cecil B. DeMille Award and the Governor's Award.

8. Which famous science-fiction author co-created the 1988 television flop "Probe," which went off the air after just seven episodes?

Answer: Isaac Asimov

Isaac Asimov, before his death in 1992, wrote many of his books in literary series. His best known series are the Fantastic Voyage, Greater Foundation, Lucky Starr, and Norby Chronicles.

9. Which two actors, who appeared together on the successful program "Spin City," also co-starred on the much less-popular "Going Places," which lasted only a season in 1990?

Answer: Alan Ruck and Heather Locklear

Alan Ruck is also known for having played 18-year-old Cameron Frye in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." Interestingly, however, Ruck was 29 when he filmed the movie.

10. Which of the following well-known actors never appeared on the 1992-1993 TGIF show "Camp Wilder?"

Answer: Tony Danza

Comedian Jay Mohr also appeared on the show. However, the show's cancellation allowed Mohr to join the cast of 'Saturday Night Live' in 1993.

Source: Author swgolde

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