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Quiz about Knots Landing Notable Guest Stars

"Knots Landing" Notable Guest Stars Quiz

Over the 344 episodes of "Knots Landing", some notable people have guest starred. See if you remember them.

A multiple-choice quiz by Polaris101. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Polaris101

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
149,362

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
1471

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 107 (7/15), Guest 209 (8/15), Guest 184 (7/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. She played Debbie Porter, a woman Frank dated after Pat died, and later won an Oscar in 2002. Hint

Halle Berry

Angelina Jolie

Helen Hunt

Kate Hudson

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Question 2 of 15

2. She played Betsy, in the episode entitled "Hitchhiker Part 2", and later won an Oscar for playing Carol Connelly in 1997. Hint

Mira Sorvino

Angelina Jolie

Helen Hunt

Kate Hudson

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Question 3 of 15

3. He played Luke, in the episode entitled "Man Of The Hour", and later did a great job playing a disfigured young man. Hint

Chris Penn

Judge Reinhold

Craig Sheffer

Eric Stoltz

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Question 4 of 15

4. She played Marni, in the episodes "Secrets" and "Expose", and later she played the partner of an LA detective who hunted criminals. Hint

Stepfanie Kramer

Marg Helgenberger

Heather Locklear

Gillian Anderson

5. He played Andrew Douglas, a silent-movie director in the episode entitled "Silver Shadows", but previously played a doctor in a well-known series of movies and starred in the 1930 version of "All Quiet On The Western Front". Hint

John Gilbert

Robert Young

Robert Montgomery

Lew Ayres

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Question 6 of 15

6. She played Ruth Sumner Galveston in several episodes, but previously had been married to Mickey Rooney and was one of MGM's glamour girls in the 1940's. Hint

Olivia de Havilland

Joan Fontaine

Yvonne De Carlo

Ava Gardner

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Question 7 of 15

7. She played Hilda, in the episode entitled "Encounters", but previously had been Timmy's mom, and was lost with her family. Hint

Marta Kristen

June Lockhart

Donna Reed

Barbara Billingsley

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Question 8 of 15

8. He played Lillimae's boyfriend, Al, in several episodes, but previously won an Oscar for a role in a movie with Marlon Brando, and survived a watery adventure. Hint

Karl Malden

Red Buttons

Gene Hackman

Robert Preston

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Question 9 of 15

9. He played Bill Nolan, one of Paige's admirers, and later played in a popular military show as a Lt. Commander. Hint

Joseph Gian

David James Elliott

Stephen Caffrey

Tony Becker

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Question 10 of 15

10. He played Tim Murphy, in the episode entitled "The Trouble With Peter", but was previously known as the smartest person in his group. Hint

Russell Johnson

Fred Dryer

Richard Dean Anderson

Bob Denver

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Question 11 of 15

11. He played a former love of Abby's, and later was boss Basil.

Answer: (Two Words (or just surname))

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Question 12 of 15

12. He played Timberman, in the episode entitled "Letting Go", and in 1997 was nominated for two Oscars for the same movie. Hint

Ryan Phillippe

Edward Norton

Billy Bob Thornton

Joaquin Phoenix

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Question 13 of 15

13. He played an unnamed character in the episode "Small Surprises", and later did an Oscar nominated turn as Lt. Dan Taylor. Hint

Tom Sizemore

Mykelti Williamson

Gary Sinise

Cuba Gooding Jr

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Question 14 of 15

14. He played Officer Bright, in the episode entitled "Hitchhiker Part 1", and later did his tour in Vietnam. Hint

Ramon Franco

Tony Becker

Terence Knox

Stephen Caffrey

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Question 15 of 15

15. She played Michael's girlfriend, Jody, and later killed campy vampires. Hint

Kristy Swanson

Alyssa Milano

Sarah Michelle Geller

Shannen Doherty

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. She played Debbie Porter, a woman Frank dated after Pat died, and later won an Oscar in 2002.

Answer: Halle Berry

Halle Berry won the Best Actress Oscar for "Monster's Ball".

2. She played Betsy, in the episode entitled "Hitchhiker Part 2", and later won an Oscar for playing Carol Connelly in 1997.

Answer: Helen Hunt

She won the Best Actress Oscar for "As Good As It Gets".

3. He played Luke, in the episode entitled "Man Of The Hour", and later did a great job playing a disfigured young man.

Answer: Eric Stoltz

In addition to "Mask", he was also in "Memphis Belle" and "Some Kind Of Wonderful".

4. She played Marni, in the episodes "Secrets" and "Expose", and later she played the partner of an LA detective who hunted criminals.

Answer: Stepfanie Kramer

She played Sgt. Dee Dee McCall on "Hunter".

Answer: Lew Ayres

Among many other things, Lew Ayres was Dr. Kildare, starred with Greta Garbo in "The Kiss", was married to Ginger Rogers from 1934 to 1940, and nominated for a Best Actor Oscar for "Johnny Belinda" in 1948.

6. She played Ruth Sumner Galveston in several episodes, but previously had been married to Mickey Rooney and was one of MGM's glamour girls in the 1940's.

Answer: Ava Gardner

Among her movies are "Mogambo" with Clark Gable, "Night Of The Iguana" with Richard Burton, and "On The Beach" with Gregory Peck.

7. She played Hilda, in the episode entitled "Encounters", but previously had been Timmy's mom, and was lost with her family.

Answer: June Lockhart

She played Maureen Robinson on "Lost In Space", and Ruth Martin on "Lassie".

8. He played Lillimae's boyfriend, Al, in several episodes, but previously won an Oscar for a role in a movie with Marlon Brando, and survived a watery adventure.

Answer: Red Buttons

Red Buttons won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for "Sayonara" in 1958. He was also in "The Poseidon Adventure".

9. He played Bill Nolan, one of Paige's admirers, and later played in a popular military show as a Lt. Commander.

Answer: David James Elliott

He played Lt. Commander Harmon Rabb on "JAG".

10. He played Tim Murphy, in the episode entitled "The Trouble With Peter", but was previously known as the smartest person in his group.

Answer: Russell Johnson

You know him as The Professor from "Gilligan's Island".

11. He played a former love of Abby's, and later was boss Basil.

Answer: Michael York

Michael York played Charles Scott on "Knots Landing" and, of course, played Basil in the "Austin Powers" movies.

12. He played Timberman, in the episode entitled "Letting Go", and in 1997 was nominated for two Oscars for the same movie.

Answer: Billy Bob Thornton

Nominated for Best Actor and Best Writing (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium) for "Sling Blade", he won for the latter.

13. He played an unnamed character in the episode "Small Surprises", and later did an Oscar nominated turn as Lt. Dan Taylor.

Answer: Gary Sinise

Gary Sinise was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for "Forrest Gump".

14. He played Officer Bright, in the episode entitled "Hitchhiker Part 1", and later did his tour in Vietnam.

Answer: Terence Knox

He played Sgt. Zeke Anderson on "Tour of Duty". By the way, series star Don Murray (Sid Fairgate) wrote the episodes "Hitchhiker Part 1" and "Hitchhiker Part 2".

15. She played Michael's girlfriend, Jody, and later killed campy vampires.

Answer: Kristy Swanson

She played the original Buffy in 1992's "Buffy The Vampire Slayer".

Source: Author Polaris101

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