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Quiz about My Favourite American Shows Vol 1
Quiz about My Favourite American Shows Vol 1

My Favourite American Shows Vol 1 Quiz

This is volume 1 of some of my favourite American television shows of the past 50+ years.

A multiple-choice quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
377,412
Updated
Jan 09 22
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
14 / 15
Plays
1273
Last 3 plays: Guest 75 (15/15), Reamar42 (13/15), Guest 174 (15/15).
Question 1 of 15
1. Shirley, Keith and Danny are characters associated with which comedy series that first aired in 1970? Hint


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2. Mitch, CJ, Hobie, Stephanie, Caroline and Logan are characters from which drama series that first aired in 1989? Hint


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3. Cory, Shawn, Topanga, Eric and Feeney are characters from which comedy series that first aired in 1993? Hint


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4. The characters Jonathan Eliot, Sam Sloan and Manny are associated with which comedy series that first aired in 1995? Hint


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5. Mike Weber is one of the main characters of which comedy series that first aired in 1997? Hint


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6. The Griffin family are the central characters in which animated series that first aired in 1999? Hint


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7. Hunter Fallow, Johnny Bishop, Marcy Sternfeld, and Courtney Scott are main characters of which comedy series that aired for one season in 2000? Hint


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Question 8 of 15
8. The character Horatio Caine is one of the main characters in which crime series that first aired in 2002? Hint


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Question 9 of 15
9. The Conner family are characters in which comedy series that first aired in 1988? Hint


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Question 10 of 15
10. Dean and Sam Winchester are the main characters of which fantasy horror series that first aired in 2005? Hint


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Question 11 of 15
11. Pete, Berg, and Sharon are the main characters in which sitcom that first aired in 1998? Hint


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Question 12 of 15
12. The Plunkett family are the central characters in which comedy series that first aired in 2013? Hint


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Question 13 of 15
13. Hawkeye, Trapper, Radar, Frank, and Klinger are characters from which medical comedy series that first aired in 1972? Hint


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Question 14 of 15
14. Zack, Kelly, Slater, Screech, and Mr Belding are some of the characters in which teen comedy series that first aired in 1989? Hint


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Question 15 of 15
15. Niles, Martin, Daphne, and Roz are characters from which comedy series that first aired in 1993? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Dec 17 2024 : Guest 75: 15/15
Dec 13 2024 : Reamar42: 13/15
Dec 09 2024 : Guest 174: 15/15
Dec 01 2024 : lgholden: 14/15
Nov 03 2024 : colbymanram: 9/15
Oct 24 2024 : Guest 31: 10/15

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Shirley, Keith and Danny are characters associated with which comedy series that first aired in 1970?

Answer: The Partridge Family

 "The Partridge Family" aired from 1970 to 1974 on ABC America.

"The Partridge Family" alumni included Shirley Jones, David Cassidy, Danny Bonaduce, Susan Dey and Dave Madden.

In 1971 "The Partridge Family" was nominated for a Grammy award for Best New Artist.
2. Mitch, CJ, Hobie, Stephanie, Caroline and Logan are characters from which drama series that first aired in 1989?

Answer: Baywatch

 "Baywatch" aired from 1989 to 2001 on NBC.

"Baywatch" alumni included David Hasselholf, Pamela Anderson, Parker Stevenson, Jeremy Jackson, Brandon Call, Nicole Eggert, David Charvet, Alexandra Paul, Yasmine Bleeth, Jaason Simmons, David Chokachi, Gena Lee Nolin, Carmen Electra, Traci Bingham, Kelly Packard, Brooke Burns, Jason Momoa, and Krista Allen.

The famous "Baywatch" theme song "I'm Always Here" was performed by Survivor's Jimi Jamison.
3. Cory, Shawn, Topanga, Eric and Feeney are characters from which comedy series that first aired in 1993?

Answer: Boy Meets World

 "Boy Meets World" aired from 1993 to 2000 on ABC America.

"Boy Meets World" alumni included Ben Savage, Rider Strong, Danielle Fishel, Will Friedle, William Daniels, Betsy Randle, William Russ, Matthew Lawrence and Lee Norris.

In 2014 The Disney Channel premiered the spin off to "Boy Meets World" called "Girl Meets World" which followed Cory and Topanga's daughter Riley and her friends through high school.
4. The characters Jonathan Eliot, Sam Sloan and Manny are associated with which comedy series that first aired in 1995?

Answer: The Single Guy

 "The Single Guy" aired 1995 to 1997 on NBC.

"The Single Guy" alumni included Jonathan Silverman, Joey Slotnick, Ming-Na Wen, Ernest Borgnine, Jessica Hecht, Olivia D'Abo, and Dan Cortese.

Jonathan Silverman is best known for his role in the 1989 film "Weekend At Bernie's".
5. Mike Weber is one of the main characters of which comedy series that first aired in 1997?

Answer: Soul Man

 "Soul Man" aired from 1997 to 1998 on ABC America.

"Soul Man" alumni included Dan Aykroyd, Anthony Clark, Kevin Sheridan, Spencer Breslin and Dakin Matthews.

The show's theme song was called "Soul Man" written by Isaac Hayes and David Porter.
6. The Griffin family are the central characters in which animated series that first aired in 1999?

Answer: Family Guy

 "Family Guy" first aired in 1999 on Fox.

In 2009, the first spin off of "Family Guy" happen when "The Cleveland Show" premiered on Fox.

"Family Guy" voice actors included Seth MacFarlane, Seth Green, Adam West, Mila Kunis, Alex Borstein, Mike Henry, Patrick Warburton, and Jennifer Tilly.
7. Hunter Fallow, Johnny Bishop, Marcy Sternfeld, and Courtney Scott are main characters of which comedy series that aired for one season in 2000?

Answer: Grosse Pointe

 "Grosse Pointe" aired for one season in 2000 on the WB Network.

"Grosse Pointe" alumni included Irene Molloy, William Ragsdale, Al Santos, Lindsay Sloane, Bonnie Somerville, Kohl Suddith and Kyle Howard.

Darren Star created "Grosse Pointe" as a parody series based on his experiences working on the drama series "Beverly Hills 90210".
8. The character Horatio Caine is one of the main characters in which crime series that first aired in 2002?

Answer: CSI: Miami

 "CSI: Miami" aired from 2002 to 2012 on CBS.

"CSI: Miami" alumni included David Caruso, Emily Procter, Adam Rodriguez, Khandi Alexander, Rory Cochrane, Kim Delaney, Sofia Milos, Jonathan Togo, Rex Linn, Eva LaRue, Eddie Cibrian, Omar Benson Miller and Taylor Cole.

"CSI: Miami" was a the first spin-off of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" that first aired on CBS in 2000.
9. The Conner family are characters in which comedy series that first aired in 1988?

Answer: Roseanne

 "Roseanne" aired from 1988 to 1997 on ABC.

"Roseanne" alumni included Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Jackie Metcalf, Michael Fishman, Sara Gilbert, Lecy Goranson, Sara Chalke, Johnny Galecki, Glenn Quinn, and Martin Mull.

In 1992 "Roseanne" won a Golden Globe award for Best Television Series for Musical or Comedy.
10. Dean and Sam Winchester are the main characters of which fantasy horror series that first aired in 2005?

Answer: Supernatural

 "Supernatural" aired from 2005 to 2006 on the WB Network, which became the CW in 2006. As of 2015, the series is still airing new episodes.

"Supernatural" cast members included Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki, Misha Collins, Mark A Sheppard, Katie Cassidy, Jim Beaver, Osric Chau, Genevieve Cortese, and Lauren Tom.

"Supernatural" has won 3 People Choice awards for Favourite Sci-Fi/Fantasy show in 2010, 2012 and 2013.
11. Pete, Berg, and Sharon are the main characters in which sitcom that first aired in 1998?

Answer: Two Guys, A Girl and A Pizza Place

 "Two Guys, A Girl and A Pizza Place" aired from 1998 to 2001 on ABC America.

In season 3, the pizza place was dropped from title and the show was simply named "Two Guys and A Girl".

"Two Guys, A Girl and Pizza Place" alumni included Ryan Reynolds, Richard Ruccolo, Traylor Howard, Nathan Fillion, Suzanne Cryer, and Jillian Bach.
12. The Plunkett family are the central characters in which comedy series that first aired in 2013?

Answer: Mom

 "Mom" first aired in 2013 on CBS.

"Mom" cast members included Anna Faris, Allison Janney, Sadie Calvano, Matt L Jones, French Stewart, and Mimi Kennedy.

In 2014 and 2015 Allison Janney won Emmys for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for "Mom".
13. Hawkeye, Trapper, Radar, Frank, and Klinger are characters from which medical comedy series that first aired in 1972?

Answer: M*A*S*H

 "M*A*S*H" aired from 1972 to 1983 on CBS.

"M*A*S*H" alumni included Alan Alda, Wayne Rogers, Loretta Swit, Jamie Farr, William Christopher, McLean Stevenson, Larry Linville, Gary Burghoff, Mike Farrell, Harry Morgan, David Ogden Stiers, GW Bailey, and Allan Arbus.

In 1974 "M*A*S*H" won an Emmy award for Outstanding Comedy Series.

In 1981 "M*A*S*H" won a Golden Globe award for Best Television Series.
14. Zack, Kelly, Slater, Screech, and Mr Belding are some of the characters in which teen comedy series that first aired in 1989?

Answer: Saved By The Bell

 "Saved By The Bell" aired from 1989 to 1993 on NBC.

"Saved By The Bell" alumni included Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Tiffani Amber Thiessen, Dustin Diamond, Mario Lopez, Elizabeth Berkley, Lark Voorhies, and Dennis Haskins.

"Saved By The Bell" produced two spin-off shows called "Saved By The Bell: The College Years" and "Saved By The Bell: The New Class".
15. Niles, Martin, Daphne, and Roz are characters from which comedy series that first aired in 1993?

Answer: Frasier

 "Frasier" aired from 1993 to 2004 on NBC.

"Frasier" alumni included Kelsey Grammer, David Hyde Pierce, John Mahoney, Jane Leeves, Peri Gilpin, Dan Butler, Edward Hibbert, and Tom McGowan.

"Frasier" won the Emmy award for Outstanding Comedy Series in the years 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998.
Source: Author wwe84

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