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Quiz about Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Episode 9

"Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" - Episode 9 Quiz

As "Studio 60" was faced with large budget cuts and staff lay-offs, Harriet considered an image-changing career move while a large number of writers defected to another series.

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

Author
rblayer

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
245,093

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
715

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What caused the show to run short of its scheduled 90 minute length? Hint

The alloted laughter time was not used

Someone forgot to set the studio timer

Matt cut a sketch and forgot to tell Cal

The script was printed in the wrong format

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Question 2 of 10

2. When left with over half a minute to ad lib at the end of the show, guest host Jessica Simpson proposed a prayer. To what did the not-too-bright blonde refer in her offering? Hint

U.S. troops in Texas

Peace in the Midwest

The war in England

Crimefighters Superman and Batman

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Question 3 of 10

3. Harriet was not fully dressed when Tom and Simon burst into the room without knocking. What object did Harriet use to cover herself? Hint

Stuffed animal

TV Guide

Script

Coffee mug

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many jobs did Jordan advise Danny to cut in order to meet new network budget restraints? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was Harriet seriously considering doing that would drastically change her public image? Hint

Become an ordained minister

March in a Gay Rights parade

Pose in lingerie for a magazine

Act in a soft porn movie

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Question 6 of 10

6. What unpopular means of increasing "Studio 60" revenues was suggested by network executives? Hint

Product placement

Personal appearances

Staff reductions

Increased commerical ad time

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Question 7 of 10

7. For which "Studio 60" sketch were writers Ron and Ricky secretly developing a pilot series? Hint

Naughty Nazis

Church Woman

Crazy Christians

Peripheral Vision Man

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Question 8 of 10

8. A campaign poster for which presidential candidate adorned the wall in the make-up room? Hint

Alfred E. Newman

Josiah Bartlet

Richard M. Nixon

Pat Robertson

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Question 9 of 10

9. Ron and Ricky took several of the "Studio 60" staff writers with them when they left. How many writers remained on Matt's team? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who came up with a relatively simple solution for "Studio 60" to earn more revenue? Hint

Lucy

Cal

Jordan

Darius

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What caused the show to run short of its scheduled 90 minute length?

Answer: The script was printed in the wrong format

Apparently, a show's length was determined by the number of pages in the script. The use of the wrong format caused the show to reach the "goodnight" stage with thirty-seven seconds left to fill.

2. When left with over half a minute to ad lib at the end of the show, guest host Jessica Simpson proposed a prayer. To what did the not-too-bright blonde refer in her offering?

Answer: Peace in the Midwest

In response to the geographically challenged Ms. Simpson's statement, Jordan later joked about the "suffering in Des Moines".

3. Harriet was not fully dressed when Tom and Simon burst into the room without knocking. What object did Harriet use to cover herself?

Answer: Stuffed animal

All that Harriet could find to cover herself was a small stuffed toy lamb. Tom and Simon were surprised by her sudden modesty as they told her that they had seen her change clothing many times off-stage between sketches. Harriet informed perplexed male co-stars that being seen in her bra and panties while working was a completely different situation than barging in on her after a show.

4. How many jobs did Jordan advise Danny to cut in order to meet new network budget restraints?

Answer: 15

NBS was planning to go deep into debt with an Asian investment, and needed large cutbacks. Danny flatly refused to fire any "Studio 60" personnel.

5. What was Harriet seriously considering doing that would drastically change her public image?

Answer: Pose in lingerie for a magazine

Harriet was upset that she was not selected for a movie role because she was not perceived as being sexy enough for the part. She wanted to tarnish her 'church girl' image to make herself more suitable for film casting directors.

6. What unpopular means of increasing "Studio 60" revenues was suggested by network executives?

Answer: Product placement

Product placement would have included the use and/or mentioning of name brand products during "Studio 60" shows and sketches.

7. For which "Studio 60" sketch were writers Ron and Ricky secretly developing a pilot series?

Answer: Peripheral Vision Man

Matt was conflicted when he learned that NBS had an option for "Peripheral Vision Man" that expired at midnight. He didn't mind losing Ricky and Ron, but he was sure that the new show would flop, and he did not want his name attached to something that he did not write.

8. A campaign poster for which presidential candidate adorned the wall in the make-up room?

Answer: Josiah Bartlet

The "Vote for Bartlet" poster seen hanging on the wall was a subtle reference to the fictional President Josiah "Jed" Bartlet from the television series "The West Wing". Writer Aaron Sorkin wrote both "The West Wing" and "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip".

9. Ron and Ricky took several of the "Studio 60" staff writers with them when they left. How many writers remained on Matt's team?

Answer: 2

Lucy, who had never had a sketch aired, and Darius, who had only recently been hired, were the only ones remaining after the mass exodus. Matt was unfazed and commented that was "two more than I had when I took this job."

10. Who came up with a relatively simple solution for "Studio 60" to earn more revenue?

Answer: Cal

Inasmuch as "Studio 60" was broadcast live from Los Angeles, California, director Cal sketched a studio set scene design that included billboard of national products. Network executives could then sell space to businesses that wanted a poster on the street scene.

Source: Author rblayer

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