FunTrivia Television Mix: Vol 6 Quiz

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1. In the mid 50s TV series "The Adventures of Robin Hood", there was an establishment that offered sleep accommodations and served beer and wine and where many meetings took place. What was the colorful porcine name to this establishment?

Answer: The Blue Boar Inn

Much imbibing took place at the Inn. It may be why Robin's men were called 'Merry' (if the King's Forest Rangers weren't around). Other scene sets used in the series were Robin's Camp, The Sheriff's Castle, Maid Marion's Manor and various village sets. Before the action was shown inside the Inn, a shot of the establishment's sign was shown so you knew which stone walled structure was being depicted.

The early episodes' major cast and their roles: Richard Greene (Robin Hood), Alan Wheatley (Sheriff of Nottingham), Bernadette O'Farrell (Maid Marion), Alexander Gauge (Friar Tuck), Archie Duncan & Rufus Cruikshank (Little John - Duncan had to be replaced for half a season while he recovered from injuries sustained stopping a runaway horse and carriage on the set that was about to hit some children.

The cart ran him over. He got the Queen's Commendation for Bravery Award for his heroism)

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2. One might be excused for thinking that the secretary to the Clampett's banker (Mr. Drysdale), in "The Beverly Hillbillies", was related to William Shakespeare's wife. What was the name of this character portrayed by Nancy Kulp?

Answer: Jane Hathaway

Jane Hathaway, portrayed by Nancy Kulp, was the super efficient secretary to Mr Milburn Drysdale, the President of "The Commerce Bank". Elly May Clampett was portrayed by Donna Douglas. Daisy May Moses, "Granny", was Jed Clampett's mother-in-law, and was portrayed by Irene Ryan. Jethrine Bodine was Jethro's twin sister, and was acted by Max Baer Jr dressed in drag.

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3. The television show "Cheers" was set in what city, famous for the Red Sox, Paul Revere's ride and clam chowder?

Answer: Boston

"Cheers" was a television sitcom that focused on the the regulars of a Boston bar owned by fictional former Boston Red Sox pitcher and consummate ladies' man, Sam Malone. It ran from 1982 until 1993.

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4. On "The Munsters" there was a phone booth inside the Munster home. What was unusual about it?

Answer: It was made from a coffin

The phone booth fit in perfectly with with the family fascination with the morbid. The Munsters also liked to visit cemeteries in their leisure time.

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5. Which actor played Mr. Sulu on "Star Trek"?

Answer: George Takei

Mr. Sulu was born in San Francisco. This was established in "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home".

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6. Which TV show portrayed the (de-)evolution of a mild-mannered high school chemistry teacher into a ruthless, meth-cooking drug lord?

Answer: Breaking Bad

"Breaking Bad" (2008-2013) stars Bryan Cranston as Walter White, a married high school chemistry teacher with one son with cerebral palsy and a daughter on the way, and a brother-in-law who works for the DEA. Then he gets diagnosed with cancer, and then he turns to the world of drugs and a life of crime.

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7. Who plays the role of Betty Suarez in the American television series called 'Ugly Betty'?

Answer: America Ferrera

"Ugly Betty" revolves around the character Betty Suarez who, despite her lack of style, lands a job at a prestigious fashion magazine.

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8. According to SpongeBob SquarePants, the best time to wear a striped sweater is all ____ ____. Fill in the blanks.

Answer: the time

In season 3 episode 5, "As Seen on TV", SpongeBob sings:

"I like to call this little number "Striped Sweater"
The best time to wear a striped sweater is all the time
One with a collar
Turtle neck
That's the kind
Cause when you're wearing that one special sweater..."

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9. This show, a spin-off of a long-running ensemble sitcom, starred only one of its parent show's stars. He'd moved to the west coast to further his career and be with his family. Occasionally, his former costars would guest star. What was the show?

Answer: Frasier

"Joey" (2004-2006) was a spin-off of "Friends"(1994-2004). None of his former costars did guest spots during its short run.
"The Tortellis" (1987) lasted less than one season and focused on Carla's husband from "Cheers" (1982-1993).
"Time of Your Life" (1999-2000) last less than one season and was a spin-off of "Party of Five" (1994-2000).

"Frasier" (1993-2004) was also a spin-off of "Cheers". It focused on the character Frasier Crane as he moved to Seattle to host a radio show to live with his father, Martin, and his father's aide, Daphne. All but two of his "Cheers" costars did guest spots on "Frasier". The two that didn't were Nicholas Colasanto (he died in 1985) and Kirstie Alley.

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10. "The Outsider" horror television miniseries premiered on HBO in January 2020. Whose novel of the same name is it based on?

Answer: Stephen King

This 10 episode series stars Jason Bateman, Ben Mendelsohn and Cynthia Erivo, who is terrific as Holly Gibney. It is essentially about a "real life" boogeyman who kills children to survive.

King's novel "The Outsider" came out in 2018. The Holly Gibney character also appears in other King books, including Mr. Mercedes.

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A mix of 10 Television questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!

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