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Another in my series of famous actors/actresses who have had cameo appearances on T.V series. This time it's on "Family Ties".

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

Author
santanigo

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
184,060

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2989

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 101 (5/10), Guest 35 (6/10), Guest 65 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Two stars from the T.V series "Married With Children" had cameos on "Family Ties". Which two were they? Hint

Ted McGinley and Katey Sagal

Ed O'Neill and Katey Sagal

David Faustino and Christina Applegate

Amanda Bearse and David Garrison

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Question 2 of 10

2. This "Big" actor, when he's not "Saving Private Ryan" or taking a walk on "The Green Mile", likes to appear on T.V shows. He appeared in 3 episodes of "Family Ties" as a character named Ned Donnelly. Who am I talking about? Hint

Tom Hanks

Michael Clarke Duncan

Matt Damon

Jared Rushton

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which "Bewitched" star appeared in an episode which aired in 1982, playing a character named Charlie Douglas? Hint

Dick Sargent

David White

Dick York

George Tobias

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which star of the series "Third Rock From the Sun" appeared in two episodes of "Family Ties" as one of Andy's kindergarten classmates? Hint

John Lithgow

Wayne Knight

French Stewart

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

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Question 5 of 10

5. This actress, who starred in "Stuart Little" and "Beetle Juice", played the Keatons' housekeeper in two episodes of "Family Ties". Who do I mean? Hint

Winona Ryder

Jennifer Tilly

Geena Davis

Connie Ray

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Question 6 of 10

6. This actress, who played the character Jo on "Melrose Place", appeared on two episodes of "Family Ties". Who am I talking about? Hint

Heather Locklear

Josie Bissett

Courtney Thorne-Smith

Daphne Zuniga

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Question 7 of 10

7. This actor, who died in 1993 from drug-induced heart failure, played a 13 year old math tutor in one episode of "Family Ties". Who was it? Hint

David Strickland

River Phoenix

Miko Sotto

Justin Pierce

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which "Friends" star, who once went "Dancing in the Dark", starred on "Family Ties" from 1987 to 1989? Hint

Jennifer Aniston

David Schwimmer

Lisa Kudrow

Courtney Cox

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Question 9 of 10

9. One of the regular cast members of "Seinfeld" appeared in one episode of "Family Ties" in 1988. They were also in the movie "Soul Man" (1986). Who was it? Hint

Jerry Seinfeld

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Michael Richards

Jason Alexander

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which actor, who is the voice of Apu on "The Simpsons", appeared in an episode which aired in 1988? Hint

Phil Hartman

Dan Castellaneta

Hank Azaria

Harry Shearer

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Two stars from the T.V series "Married With Children" had cameos on "Family Ties". Which two were they?

Answer: David Faustino and Christina Applegate

David Faustino played Keith Bailey in "To Snatch a Keith" which first aired 21 December, 1983. Christina Applegate played Kitten, member of an all girl band hired by Alex for Leland College's 10th reunion, in the episode "Band on the Run" which aired 26 February, 1987.

Answer: Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks played Ned Donnelly in "The Fugitive: Part 1" (1983), "The Fugitive: Part 2" (1983) and "Say Uncle" (1984). He played Josh in "Big" (1988), Captain John Miller in "Saving Private Ryan" (1998) and Paul Edgecomb in "The Green Mile" (1999).

3. Which "Bewitched" star appeared in an episode which aired in 1982, playing a character named Charlie Douglas?

Answer: Dick Sargent

Dick Sargent played Charlie in the episode "No Nukes Is Good Nukes". He played the second Darrin Stephens in "Bewitched" from 1969 to 1972. Dick York was the first Darrin Stephens from 1964 to 1969; David White played Larry Tate from 1964 to 1972; and George Tobias played Abner Kravitz from 1964 to 1971.

4. Which star of the series "Third Rock From the Sun" appeared in two episodes of "Family Ties" as one of Andy's kindergarten classmates?

Answer: Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Joseph Gordon-Levitt played Dougie in the episodes "Sign of the Times" (1988) and "Father, Can You Spare a Dime?" (1988).

5. This actress, who starred in "Stuart Little" and "Beetle Juice", played the Keatons' housekeeper in two episodes of "Family Ties". Who do I mean?

Answer: Geena Davis

Geena Davis played the character Karen Nicholson in "Help Wanted" (1984) and "Karen II, Alex 0" (1984). Geena played Barbara in "Beetle Juice" (1988) and Mrs. Eleanor Little in "Stuart Little" (1999).

6. This actress, who played the character Jo on "Melrose Place", appeared on two episodes of "Family Ties". Who am I talking about?

Answer: Daphne Zuniga

Daphne Zuniga played Rachel Miller in the episodes "Double Date" (1984) and "The Graduate" (1984). Heather Locklear played Amanda on "Melrose Place"; Courtney Thorne-Smith played Allison; and Josie Bissett played Jane.

7. This actor, who died in 1993 from drug-induced heart failure, played a 13 year old math tutor in one episode of "Family Ties". Who was it?

Answer: River Phoenix

River Phoenix played Eugene Forbes in "My Tutor" (1985). He died on the 31st October, 1993. Justin Pierce played Casper in the 1995 movie "Kids". He committed suicide by hanging. David Strickland starred in the T.V series "Suddenly Susan" playing Todd Stites from 1996 to 1999. He also committed suicide by hanging. Miko Sotto fell from the ninth floor of a condominium. He starred in the 1999 series "Click".

8. Which "Friends" star, who once went "Dancing in the Dark", starred on "Family Ties" from 1987 to 1989?

Answer: Courtney Cox

Courteney Cox played Lauren Miller, Alex's girlfriend. Did you know that Courtney originally auditioned for the role of Rachel on "Friends"?

9. One of the regular cast members of "Seinfeld" appeared in one episode of "Family Ties" in 1988. They were also in the movie "Soul Man" (1986). Who was it?

Answer: Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Julia Louis-Dreyfus played Susan 'Raindrop' White, Esq. in the episode "Read It and Weep: Part 2". In "Soul Man" she played Lisa Stinson.

10. Which actor, who is the voice of Apu on "The Simpsons", appeared in an episode which aired in 1988?

Answer: Hank Azaria

Hank Azaria played the character Joe in "Designing Woman". He has also appeared in "Mad About You", "Futurama", "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" and "Friends".

Source: Author santanigo

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