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Quiz about Guess Whos Guesting
Quiz about Guess Whos Guesting

Guess Who's Guesting Trivia Quiz


This quiz is on many actors who guest starred on various sitcoms and dramas before hitting it big. You just need to guess which one it is. Good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by diamondjim68. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
diamondjim68
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
341,614
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
534
Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (4/10), daver852 (6/10), Guest 107 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which of these future talk show hosts made a guest appearance on "Good Times"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. When Tom Hanks guest starred on "Happy Days", what part did he play? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This well-known actress guest starred on "The Facts Of Life". Who is she? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which of these major stars once played a rock star on "Growing Pains"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What major movie star guest starred on "Family Ties"? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Before gaining fame on "WKRP In Cincinati", on what sitcom did Loni Anderson guest star as a flight attendant? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Pamela Anderson guest starred on "Married With Children" before landing a part on "Baywatch".


Question 8 of 10
8. Meg Ryan guest starred as a babysitter on which of these sitcoms? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In 1992, David Arquette guest starred in which of these popular dramas? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Marion Ross guest starred on "The Brady Bunch" before starring on "Happy Days".



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which of these future talk show hosts made a guest appearance on "Good Times"?

Answer: Jay Leno

Leno was a stand-up comedian and writer for the sitcom "Good Times". He later became a substitute for Johnny Carson on his late night talk show and eventually succeeded Carson when he retired in 1992. Leno made a guest appearance when J.J. paid a visit to the doctor's office.
2. When Tom Hanks guest starred on "Happy Days", what part did he play?

Answer: A childhood nemesis of Fonzie's

Hanks guest starred in a 1982 episode as a punk Fonzie pushed off a swing as a kid, and vowed to even up the score ever since. Hanks previously starred in the 1980-82 sitcom "Bosom Buddies" with Peter Scolari and Donna Dixon. He later made a few guest appearances on the 1982 hit sitcom "Family Ties".

He eventually became one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, starring in many major movies such as "Philadelphia" (1993), "Forrest Gump" (1994), "Saving Private Ryan" (1998) and "The Green Mile" (2000).
3. This well-known actress guest starred on "The Facts Of Life". Who is she?

Answer: Helen Hunt

Hunt appeared in an episode that dealt with drug abuse. She later became a regular on the short lived series "It Takes Two". She starred with Paul Reiser on the "Mad About You" series (1992-1999) in addition to having a successful movie career.
4. Which of these major stars once played a rock star on "Growing Pains"?

Answer: Brad Pitt

In 1989, Pitt played the rock idol of young Ben Seaver (Jeremy Miller). He later became one of the most successful actors and producers in Hollywood. Pitt starred in several movies, such as "Interview With The Vampire" (1994), "Seven" (1995) and "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" (2005).
5. What major movie star guest starred on "Family Ties"?

Answer: River Phoenix

In 1985, Phoenix played a 13-year old math tutor for Alex Keaton (Michael J. Fox). He developed a crush on Alex's sister Jennifer (Tina Yothers). Phoenix later became a successful movie actor, earning his breakthrough in the 1986 film "Stand By Me".
6. Before gaining fame on "WKRP In Cincinati", on what sitcom did Loni Anderson guest star as a flight attendant?

Answer: Three's Company

Anderson played one of Jack Tripper's many girlfriends. She starred on "WKRP In Cincinnati" from 1978 to 1982 and then made several movies and was in some short-lived sitcoms.
7. Pamela Anderson guest starred on "Married With Children" before landing a part on "Baywatch".

Answer: True

Anderson made two guest appearances on the long-running sitcom during the 1990-91 season. She was also a part-time regular on "Home Improvement" in 1991. She gained fame on the popular series "Baywatch" in 1992. In 1998, she had her own series, "V.I.P.".
8. Meg Ryan guest starred as a babysitter on which of these sitcoms?

Answer: Charles In Charge

Ryan made a guest appearance in the first season of the prime-time "Charles In charge' sitcom (1984-85). When she arrived, the two sons in the family declared war on each other. Ryan later appeared in the 1989 film "When Harry Met Sally" with Billy Crystal.

She also co-starred with Tom Hanks in several movies, notably "Joe Versus The Volcano" (1990), "Sleepless In Seattle" (1993) and "You've Got Mail" (1998).
9. In 1992, David Arquette guest starred in which of these popular dramas?

Answer: Beverly Hills, 90210

Arquette guest starred as a musician and the former boyfriend of Nikki, Brandon Walsh's girlfriend at the time. Arquette previously starred on the short-lived series "The Outsiders" and later starred in several successful movies, such as "Scream" (1996) and "Never Been Kissed" (1999).
10. Marion Ross guest starred on "The Brady Bunch" before starring on "Happy Days".

Answer: True

Marion Ross played Carol Brady's family doctor when the kids came down with the measles. Coincidentally, she and Florence Henderson (Carol Brady) appeared as the two favorite television mothers in the "Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star" film in 2003.
Source: Author diamondjim68

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