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Stand-Up To TV Trivia Quiz

Here are some questions about comedians that made the jump from behind the mike to behind the TV camera. This shouldn't be too hard. Have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by AISS. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
AISS

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
4,010

Updated
Dec 16 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
9077

Last 3 plays: Guest 71 (7/10), Guest 68 (9/10), Guest 73 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. This comic had a funny show until he or she let out a big secret and it may have ruined the plot line of the show. Who is this? Hint

Lucille Ball

Ellen Degeneres

Jerry Seinfeld

Jerry Springer

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Question 2 of 10

2. This proud Ohio-an was the Everyman of sitcoms and had that show where everything was made up. Who is this? Hint

Gilbert Gottfried

Drew Carey

Michael Richards

Michael McKean

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Question 3 of 10

3. The dry wit of this comedian couldn't be held by "SNL", so he went to his own show where his character's name was changed to his own because he got so confused. Who is this? Hint

Dennis Miller

Norm MacDonald

Chris Kattan

Chevy Chase

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Question 4 of 10

4. This is one of the stand-up comedians that made the transition from radio show to TV show. He was claimed to be cheap and play the violin badly. Who was he? Hint

Ernie Kovacs

Jack Benny

Mel Brooks

Milton Berle

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Question 5 of 10

5. Was on "SNL", did the news, had long hair, from Pittsburgh, and appeared on HBO. Who is this? Hint

Jim Carrey

Norm MacDonald

Dennis Miller

Mike Meyers

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Question 6 of 10

6. He plays himself and his show is about 'nothing.' Who is it? Hint

Dana Gould

David Schwimmer

Fred Savage

Jerry Seinfeld

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Question 7 of 10

7. 'Everybody loves' this comedian on his or her sitcom. Who is it? Hint

Judy Gould

Dom Irerra

Ray Romano

Judy Tenuta

8. This comedian wrote his or her show based on his or her stand-up and people often forget that this person was a comedian. Who made this show that made most people cry who saw the final episode? Hint

Jerry Seinfeld

Lucille Ball

Robin Williams

Paul Reiser

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Question 9 of 10

9. This comedian even wants 'more power' on his or her TV show where he or she has a show. Art copying life, huh? Who is it? Hint

Jerry Seinfeld

Roseanne

Tim Allen

Will Smith

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Question 10 of 10

10. You might have been a redneck if you watched this show. Who is this? Hint

Johnny Carson

Bill Maher

Jeff Foxworthy

Rosie O'Donnel

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Most Recent Scores

Nov 28 2024 : Guest 71: 7/10
Nov 10 2024 : Guest 68: 9/10
Oct 26 2024 : Guest 73: 9/10
Oct 25 2024 : Guest 73: 8/10
Oct 24 2024 : Guest 136: 10/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This comic had a funny show until he or she let out a big secret and it may have ruined the plot line of the show. Who is this?

Answer: Ellen Degeneres

Ellen had a hilarious stand-up career and an even funnier show. When her character came out of the closet, it became the center of the show and the show became a one-joke show. It just wasn't as funny. Ellen went on to star in a very successful daytime talk show.

2. This proud Ohio-an was the Everyman of sitcoms and had that show where everything was made up. Who is this?

Answer: Drew Carey

Cleveland rocks!

3. The dry wit of this comedian couldn't be held by "SNL", so he went to his own show where his character's name was changed to his own because he got so confused. Who is this?

Answer: Norm MacDonald

Norm MacDonald has the kind of humor that you love or hate. I think a lot of people like it, including me.

4. This is one of the stand-up comedians that made the transition from radio show to TV show. He was claimed to be cheap and play the violin badly. Who was he?

Answer: Jack Benny

Jack Benny, probably my favorite comedian, had one of the funniest shows of all time!

5. Was on "SNL", did the news, had long hair, from Pittsburgh, and appeared on HBO. Who is this?

Answer: Dennis Miller

His rants have changed the thoughts of many people in the US. I think he's awesome.

6. He plays himself and his show is about 'nothing.' Who is it?

Answer: Jerry Seinfeld

Isn't everybody like a "Seinfeld" character in some way?

7. 'Everybody loves' this comedian on his or her sitcom. Who is it?

Answer: Ray Romano

I've only seen this show a few times, and frankly I like his stand-up better.

Answer: Paul Reiser

'Mad About You' really changed a generation of sitcoms making them able to have real touching stories.

9. This comedian even wants 'more power' on his or her TV show where he or she has a show. Art copying life, huh? Who is it?

Answer: Tim Allen

From 'Men are Pigs' to 'Tool Time,' this man has always been in search for more power! Argh, argh, argh!

10. You might have been a redneck if you watched this show. Who is this?

Answer: Jeff Foxworthy

This is what happens when networks are desperate!

Source: Author AISS

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