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Quiz about Saturday Night Live The 1990s

"Saturday Night Live" - The 1990s Quiz

This quiz is about the television show "Saturday Night Live" during the 1990's.

A multiple-choice quiz by workisboring. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
workisboring

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
349,216

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
639

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (1/10), Guest 205 (5/10), Guest 98 (0/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In early 1990, two regular "Saturday Night Live" hosts made their first appearances on the show as hosts. Who were they? Hint

Tom Hanks and John Goodman

Ed O'Neill and Andrew Dice Clay

Candice Bergen and Kathleen Turner

Alec Baldwin and Christopher Walken

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who did not anchor the "Weekend Update" in the 1990's? Hint

Dennis Miller

Kevin Nealon

Norm McDonald

Jimmy Fallon

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which Chris Farley "Saturday Night Live" character lived "in a van down by the river?" Hint

Todd O'Connor

Matt Foley

Bennett Brauer

Hank Fielding

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1994, which versatile performer made "Saturday Night Live" history by becoming the first performer to be a cast member on the show, a musical guest for an episode, and host an episode? Hint

Dan Aykroyd

Michael McKeon

Jimmy Fallon

Eddie Murphy

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which athlete didn't host an episode of "Saturday Night Live" in the 1990's? Hint

Michael Jordan

Kerri Strug

George Foreman

Charles Barkley

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Question 6 of 10

6. Will Ferrell was a "Saturday Night Live" cast member who had many recurring characters and impersonations. Which game show host did Will Ferrell impersonate? Hint

Bob Barker

Ed McMahon

Monty Hall

Alex Trebek

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Saturday Night Live" did many sketches covering the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal in the late 1990's. Which "Saturday Night Live" cast member played Monica Lewinsky? Hint

Cheri Oteri

Julia Sweeney

Ana Gasteyer

Molly Shannon

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Question 8 of 10

8. Was G.E. Smith the bandleader on "Saturday Night Live" during the entire 1990's?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which legendary comic and television star was the host of the first episode of the 25th season of "Saturday Night Live" in 1999? Hint

Danny DeVito

Jerry Seinfeld

George Carlin

Bill Cosby

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1999, "Saturday Night Live" aired a 25th Anniversary Special celebrating 25 years of the show. Which former cast member gave the opening monologue on this special?
Hint

Chris Rock

Chevy Chase

Adam Sandler

Billy Crystal

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Most Recent Scores

Nov 19 2024 : Guest 174: 1/10
Nov 09 2024 : Guest 205: 5/10
Nov 07 2024 : Guest 98: 0/10
Nov 03 2024 : Guest 207: 6/10
Oct 19 2024 : Guest 50: 1/10
Oct 12 2024 : Guest 174: 1/10
Oct 05 2024 : Guest 73: 7/10
Sep 28 2024 : Guest 70: 5/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In early 1990, two regular "Saturday Night Live" hosts made their first appearances on the show as hosts. Who were they?

Answer: Alec Baldwin and Christopher Walken

Alec Baldwin hosted "Saturday Night Live" for the first time on April 21, 1990. Christopher Walken hosted "Saturday Night Live" for the first time on January 20, 1990. Both Baldwin and Walken have hosted the show over five times.

2. Who did not anchor the "Weekend Update" in the 1990's?

Answer: Jimmy Fallon

Jimmy Fallon anchored "Weekend Update" with Tina Fey from September, 2000 through May, 2004. Dennis Miller anchored "Weekend Update" from 1990 through May, 1991. Kevin Nealon anchored "Weekend Update" from September, 1990 through May, 1994. Norm McDonald Kevin Nealon anchored "Weekend Update" from September, 1994 through December, 1997.

3. Which Chris Farley "Saturday Night Live" character lived "in a van down by the river?"

Answer: Matt Foley

Matt Foley was a recurring character on "Saturday Night Live" played by Chris Farley. Matt Foley was a clumsy, over-the-top motivational speaker. He always reminded people that he lived "in a van down by the river."

4. In 1994, which versatile performer made "Saturday Night Live" history by becoming the first performer to be a cast member on the show, a musical guest for an episode, and host an episode?

Answer: Michael McKeon

On May 5, 1984, Michael McKeon performed on the show as part of the musical group Spinal Tap. Michael McKeon hosted the November 3, 1984 episode of "Saturday Night Live." Michael McKeon joined the "Saturday Night Live" cast on March 12, 1994. McKeon became the first performer to be a host, musical act and a cast member on "Saturday Night Live."

5. Which athlete didn't host an episode of "Saturday Night Live" in the 1990's?

Answer: Kerri Strug

Olympic gymnast Kerri Strug made a cameo appearance on the September 28, 1996 episode, but she didn't host. Boxer George Formean hosted on "Saturday Night Live" December 17, 1994. Basketball player Charles Barkley hosted "Saturday Night Live" on September 25, 1993. Basketball player Michael Jordan hosted "Saturday Night Live" on September 28, 1991.

6. Will Ferrell was a "Saturday Night Live" cast member who had many recurring characters and impersonations. Which game show host did Will Ferrell impersonate?

Answer: Alex Trebek

Will Ferrell impersonated Alex Trebek on the recurring "Celebrity Jeopardy!" sketches. "Celebrity Jeopardy!" parodied the television quiz show "Jeopardy!" episodes featuring competition between celebrities with all winnings going towards charitable organizations. The "Celebrity Jeopardy!" first appeared on "Saturday Night Live" on December 7, 1996.

7. "Saturday Night Live" did many sketches covering the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal in the late 1990's. Which "Saturday Night Live" cast member played Monica Lewinsky?

Answer: Molly Shannon

Molly Shannon played Monica Lewinsky on "Saturday Night Live" during the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal. Monica Lewinsky herself did make a cameo appearance on "Saturday Night Live" on the May 8, 1999 episode.

8. Was G.E. Smith the bandleader on "Saturday Night Live" during the entire 1990's?

Answer: no

After the 1994-1995 season, "Saturday Night Live" had a turnover of employees. Lenny Pickett took over as the bandleader during the 1995-1996 season. G.E. Smith returned as the bandleader for the "Saturday Night Live" 25th Anniversary Special in 1999.

9. Which legendary comic and television star was the host of the first episode of the 25th season of "Saturday Night Live" in 1999?

Answer: Jerry Seinfeld

Jerry Seinfeld hosted the first episode of the 25th season of "Saturday Night Live" October 2, 1999. David Bowie was the musical guest for this episode.

10. In 1999, "Saturday Night Live" aired a 25th Anniversary Special celebrating 25 years of the show. Which former cast member gave the opening monologue on this special?

Answer: Chris Rock

The "Saturday Night Live" 25th Anniversary Special aired on September 26, 1999. The showed reviewed the highlights of the first 25 years of the show. Chris Rock gave the opening monologue. Elvis Costello featuring the Beastie Boys, the Eurythmics and Al Green all performed songs on the show.

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