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Quiz about Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Episode 3

"Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" - Episode 3 Quiz

After a successful first show, Matt and Danny were forced to contend with a focus group that gave the network input about controversial sketches.

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

Author
rblayer

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
242,589

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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665

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the guest host for "Studio 60"? Hint

Howard Stern

William Shatner

Ron Howard

Rob Reiner

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Question 2 of 10

2. What percentage of viewer retainage did the network set as a goal for the second show? Hint

100

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Question 3 of 10

3. What did Matt do when he saw Harriet dancing with Danny? Hint

Got drunk

Tackled Danny

Threw a drink on Harriet

Left the party with Jeannie

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the age difference between Danny and Matt? Hint

Matt was three days older

Matt was three years older

Danny was three years older

Danny was five days older

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the musical guest for the show? Hint

Christina Aguilera

Gwen Stefani

Madonna

Ashley Simpson

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Question 6 of 10

6. When questioned about Studio 60's patriotism, to what American monument did Danny refer? Hint

Washington Monument

The White House

The Capitol

Iwo Jima Memorial

7. The press began to have a field day when it discovered that network president Jordan McDeere had been arrested in the past. For what offense did the beautiful television executive run afoul of the law? Hint

Possession of a controlled substance

Assault

Shoplifiting

Driving under the influence of alcohol

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Question 8 of 10

8. About what part of Jordan's body did Matt poke fun? Hint

Nose

Lips

Ears

Teeth

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Question 9 of 10

9. What Hollywood actress' voice did Harriet mimic? Hint

Penelope Cruz

Elizabeth Taylor

Meryl Streep

Holly Hunter

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Question 10 of 10

10. In speaking to cast members Simon and Tom, Harriet said, "God loves me, and hates both of you." What happened when Simon asked her to prove it? Hint

The lights came back on after a power outage

Lightning struck the studio

The lights went out due to a power outage

She slapped both of the men

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the guest host for "Studio 60"?

Answer: Rob Reiner

Rob Reiner had co-starred on the popular 1970s comedy series "All in the Family". That series was used in the episode as an example of a show that did well after a poor focus group test.

2. What percentage of viewer retainage did the network set as a goal for the second show?

Answer: 90

Matt and Danny's first show had good ratings. To prove that it was not just a fluke, the network executives did not want to lose more than 10% of the viewing public for the second show. It actually ended up with a 20% increase.

3. What did Matt do when he saw Harriet dancing with Danny?

Answer: Tackled Danny

The good friends and co-producers of "Studio 60" put on quite a show as they wrestled in the sand on the beach. Even though they had broken up, the tension between Matt and Harriet remained intense.

4. What was the age difference between Danny and Matt?

Answer: Danny was three years older

As they wrestled in the sand on the beach, Matt and Danny compared their respective ages and strengths. When they realized that many people were watching, Matt volunteered to allow Danny to punch him in the face so that they would not appear overly homo-erotic.

5. Who was the musical guest for the show?

Answer: Gwen Stefani

Although her name was mentioned as the scheduled musical performer, Gwen Stefani never actually appeared in the episode.

6. When questioned about Studio 60's patriotism, to what American monument did Danny refer?

Answer: Iwo Jima Memorial

Because of the show's 'Bush Bashing' and other controversial topics, Danny's patriotism was often questioned. He responded that "Studio 60" was a television show, not the Iwo Jima memorial.

Answer: Driving under the influence of alcohol

Jordan's problems with the press were just beginning, as her publicity starved ex-husband was beginning to tell secrets and falsify a sordid past.

8. About what part of Jordan's body did Matt poke fun?

Answer: Teeth

Danny told Matt that Jordan wanted them to make fun of her. Matt commented that her teeth were pretty big. Jordan had meant that she wanted them to make fun of her DUI arrest.

9. What Hollywood actress' voice did Harriet mimic?

Answer: Holly Hunter

Actually, several lines of Holly Hunter's performance in the film "Broadcast News" were used by Harriet, including telling Matt, "I think you're the devil".

10. In speaking to cast members Simon and Tom, Harriet said, "God loves me, and hates both of you." What happened when Simon asked her to prove it?

Answer: The lights came back on after a power outage

An old palm tree had fallen onto a transformer near the studio causing the electrical power outage. After the lights sudden came back on after Simon's challenge, he slowing sat down saying, Okay, seriously, I'm scared out of my mind."

Source: Author rblayer

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