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Gone But Not Forgotten Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about television shows that are no longer with us. I'll give some information about the show and you choose the series.

A multiple-choice quiz by kcookie. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
kcookie

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
139,056

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
19666

Last 3 plays: Guest 161 (8/10), Guest 172 (3/10), Guest 99 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. This series was set in Baltimore and was about the "Murder Police". It aired from 1993 to 1999. Andre Braugher was one of the stars. Hint

"Baltimore"

"Hill Street Blues"

"Homicide: Life On The Street"

"Law And Order"

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Question 2 of 10

2. This series aired from 1989 to 1993, but comes back in reruns from time to time. It was a science fiction series about Dr. Sam Beckett and his attempt to get home. Hint

"Time Machine"

"Quantum Leap"

"Going Home"

"The Pretender"

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Question 3 of 10

3. This comedy first aired in 1987 and continued until 1997. It's the story about an old high school football star. Hint

"Full House"

"Married... With Children"

"Polk High"

"The Simpsons"

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Question 4 of 10

4. This series was about undercover cops who deal with younger criminals. It aired from 1987 to 1992. Richard Grieco and one other famous star was in this series. Hint

"21 Jump Street"

"Homicide: Life On The Streets"

"Hill Street Blues"

"Mod Squad"

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Question 5 of 10

5. The setting for this drama is the Vietnam War. It aired from the spring of 1988 to summer 1991. The star was Dana Delany. Hint

"M.A.S.H."

"China Beach"

"The Prisoner"

"Band Of Brothers"

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Question 6 of 10

6. A comedy about a dysfunctional radio station and its zany employees. It tragically lost one of its stars. It aired from 1995 to 1999. Hint

"Frasier"

"Network"

"WKRP In Cincinnati"

"NewsRadio"

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Question 7 of 10

7. This sitcom ran from 1991 to 1999. It's about a family with an accident-prone dad, and a neighbor you never see all of. Hint

"Married With Children"

"Good Neighbors"

"Full House"

"Home Improvement"

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Question 8 of 10

8. This is a little older series that revolves around the lives of a very unusual family with some very dark secrets to hide. It aired from 1966 to 1971. The show is in the form of a soap opera. Hint

"The Munsters"

"Dark Shadows"

"As The World Turns"

"Collinswood"

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Question 9 of 10

9. Johnny Fever and Venus Flytrap as DJ's, and Les Nessman with the news. These characters made us laugh from 1978 to 1982. Hint

"Mary Tyler Moore Show"

"Barney Miller"

"WKRP In Cincinnati"

"News Radio"

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Question 10 of 10

10. This dramatic cop show aired from 1981 to 1987. It's known for its down to earth characters and true-life problems. Led by character Captain Frank Furillo. Hint

"Dragnet"

"Police Story"

"Hill Street Blues"

"NYPD Blue"

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Most Recent Scores

Nov 22 2024 : Guest 161: 8/10
Nov 22 2024 : Guest 172: 3/10
Nov 22 2024 : Guest 99: 9/10
Nov 22 2024 : Guest 98: 2/10
Nov 21 2024 : Guest 173: 7/10
Nov 21 2024 : Guest 68: 6/10
Nov 21 2024 : Guest 96: 9/10
Nov 21 2024 : Guest 206: 9/10
Nov 20 2024 : Guest 185: 9/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This series was set in Baltimore and was about the "Murder Police". It aired from 1993 to 1999. Andre Braugher was one of the stars.

Answer: "Homicide: Life On The Street"

This show was loosely based on the book by David Simon, "Homicide: A Year On The Killing Streets". Although it never received the recognition it deserved, it was an outstanding show. It was nominated every year for an Emmy and won twice.

2. This series aired from 1989 to 1993, but comes back in reruns from time to time. It was a science fiction series about Dr. Sam Beckett and his attempt to get home.

Answer: "Quantum Leap"

The series starred Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell. Every episode found the character Dr. Sam Beckett in a different time and a different body, where he had to stay until he solved the problem that person had. His hope was always that the next 'leap' would take him home.

3. This comedy first aired in 1987 and continued until 1997. It's the story about an old high school football star.

Answer: "Married... With Children"

Stars include Ed O'Neill and Christina Applegate. This show was the first show aired on the new rival network Fox. It was a sitcom like no other, showing a family completely opposite from "Leave It To Beaver". Some people protested but it only helped to make the series more popular and the ratings to skyrocket.

4. This series was about undercover cops who deal with younger criminals. It aired from 1987 to 1992. Richard Grieco and one other famous star was in this series.

Answer: "21 Jump Street"

Along with Grieco, Johnny Depp and Peter DeLuise starred in this series. This series was also one of the first shows that the new network Fox aired; it was its first drama. There were several cast changes throughout the show but it still remained an excellent police drama.

5. The setting for this drama is the Vietnam War. It aired from the spring of 1988 to summer 1991. The star was Dana Delany.

Answer: "China Beach"

This series didn't focus so much on war but the effects that war had on the doctors, nurses, and soldiers. It was nominated and won several awards for both 'The Golden Globe' and 'The Emmy'.

6. A comedy about a dysfunctional radio station and its zany employees. It tragically lost one of its stars. It aired from 1995 to 1999.

Answer: "NewsRadio"

Dave Foley stared as Dave Nelson, the news director for the #2 news radio station in New York. Phil Hartman played an anchorman, and was in the show until his death in 1998.

7. This sitcom ran from 1991 to 1999. It's about a family with an accident-prone dad, and a neighbor you never see all of.

Answer: "Home Improvement"

Stars Tim Allen as 'Tim The Tool Man Taylor'. This show is so popular that chances are you can view the reruns every day on one channel or another. This is a Disney production and every year it was on, it rated in the top 10 television programs.

8. This is a little older series that revolves around the lives of a very unusual family with some very dark secrets to hide. It aired from 1966 to 1971. The show is in the form of a soap opera.

Answer: "Dark Shadows"

This was a Gothic soap opera. After being on the air for nine months Jonathan Frid was added to the line up starring as Barnabas Collins, a vampire accidentally released from his imprisonment in the family mausoleum. Add to this; werewolves, witches and ghosts and it all equals big success.

9. Johnny Fever and Venus Flytrap as DJ's, and Les Nessman with the news. These characters made us laugh from 1978 to 1982.

Answer: "WKRP In Cincinnati"

Loni Anderson, and Howard Hessman starred in this comedy about a failing radio station that changed its venue to rock. In 1991 "WKRP" tried a comeback with a different cast but never had the same appeal. The new series ended in 1993.

10. This dramatic cop show aired from 1981 to 1987. It's known for its down to earth characters and true-life problems. Led by character Captain Frank Furillo.

Answer: "Hill Street Blues"

This series set the standard for what cop shows would become. Police Officers made mistakes, and the bad guy didn't always get caught. It was nominated for 21 Emmys its first season.

Source: Author kcookie

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