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Quiz about Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Pilot

"Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" - 'Pilot' Quiz

"Studio 60" was the NBS network's once-great sketch comedy show. When its executive producer did a 'live' on-camera meltdown, the new network president brought in two previously fired employees to try to save the show.

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

Author
rblayer

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
239,580

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
1030

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Question 1 of 10

1. The series began with a network executive ordering the "Studio 60" executive producer to cut a controversial sketch. What lame, unfunny sketch did they want to substitute? Hint

Futuristic Man

Peripheral Vision Man

The Six Billion Dollar Man

The White House Man

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which "Desperate Housewives" actress was a guest star on the show? Hint

Teri Hatcher

Felicity Huffman

Marcia Cross

Eva Longoria

3. Executive producer Wes Mendell snapped less than a minute into the show's first sketch and walked onstage and began a 'live' rant about changing the channel. Who was the subject of the sketch that he interrupted? Hint

Al Gore

Pat Robertson

Pope Benedict

George Bush

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Question 4 of 10

4. Where was NBS president Jordan McDeere during the "Studio 60" fiasco? Hint

At a dinner party

Making love to her boyfriend

Backstage at "Studio 60"

Drinking alone at a bar

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following was not a member of "The Big Three"? Hint

Chris Mayo

Tom Jeter

Harriet Hayes

Simon Stiles

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where were Matt Albie and Danny Tripp when a message came about "Studio 60"? Hint

Little League baseball game

Casino

Awards ceremony

Strip club

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Question 7 of 10

7. Matt and Harriet had recently had a fight and argument over Harriet's singing of what song? Hint

Dixie

Louie Louie

National Anthem

I'm Too Sexy

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Question 8 of 10

8. One of the reasons that Danny accepted the offer to produce "Studio 60" was that he could not work in films for eighteen months. Why? Hint

Terms of probation

Contractual disputes

Failed drug test

Restraining orders

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Question 9 of 10

9. The friction between Matt and Harriet continued as they argued about the real reason for their breakup. On what television show did Harriet's appearance anger Matt? Hint

The Tonight Show

Meet the Press

Fear Factor

The 700 Club

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Question 10 of 10

10. As the episode ended, what stage prop did Matt and Danny use for a brief discussion before meeting the show's cast and crew? Hint

Tonight Show sofa

Oval office desk

Taxi cab

Church pulpit

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The series began with a network executive ordering the "Studio 60" executive producer to cut a controversial sketch. What lame, unfunny sketch did they want to substitute?

Answer: Peripheral Vision Man

Minutes before the show goes on live, an argument broke out backstage between the director and a representative from Broadcast Standards and Practices. A concern that a scheduled sketch might offend some viewers caused it to be cancelled and the never-funny PVM put on in its place.

2. Which "Desperate Housewives" actress was a guest star on the show?

Answer: Felicity Huffman

Felicity's biggest problem was deciding between the "slutty dress" or the "very slutty dress. She chose the latter.

Answer: George Bush

The frustrated Mendell, played by actor Judd Hirsch, ranted about the sorry state of television and how the network refused to challenge audiences because of their fear of the FCC and "psycho-religious cult boycotts".

4. Where was NBS president Jordan McDeere during the "Studio 60" fiasco?

Answer: At a dinner party

The new president of NBS, played by the beautiful actress Amanda Peet, was the guest of honor at a dinner party hosted by network executives, including Wilson White, played by Ed Asner. Seconds after she was handed a message, numerous cell phones at the table began to ring.

5. Which of the following was not a member of "The Big Three"?

Answer: Chris Mayo

"The Big Three" were the main stars of "Studio 60" and the leaders of the cast. Actress Sarah Paulson portrayed Harriet Hayes, Nathan Corddry played Tom Jeter and D.L. Hughley was Simon Stiles.

6. Where were Matt Albie and Danny Tripp when a message came about "Studio 60"?

Answer: Awards ceremony

Matt, played by Matthew Perry, and Danny, played by Bradley Whitford, were attending the Writer's Guild Awards when Danny received a call on his cellular phone. Matt won the award for Best Original Screenplay, and while thanking Danny during his acceptance speech, the camera panned to Danny's empty chair.

7. Matt and Harriet had recently had a fight and argument over Harriet's singing of what song?

Answer: National Anthem

It turned out that is was not the song that caused the couple to break up, but Harriet's appearance on "The 700 Club" where, as Matt described it, she "sang for a bigot".

8. One of the reasons that Danny accepted the offer to produce "Studio 60" was that he could not work in films for eighteen months. Why?

Answer: Failed drug test

Danny confessed to Matt that he had been clean and sober for 11 years, but that he now had only 8 days. His failed drug test caused him to become un-insurable and prevented him from producing motion pictures until he had been clean for 18 months.

9. The friction between Matt and Harriet continued as they argued about the real reason for their breakup. On what television show did Harriet's appearance anger Matt?

Answer: The 700 Club

Harriet is a conservative and vocal Christian and Matt a brooding, liberal, non-practicing Jew. Matt considered the "700 Club" to be run by a bigot. He added, "throw in the Halloween costume and they got a Klan rally."

10. As the episode ended, what stage prop did Matt and Danny use for a brief discussion before meeting the show's cast and crew?

Answer: Taxi cab

Danny, the producer, and Matt, the writer sat in the back seat of the rear half of a cab to discuss their future. Danny confessed his recent drug use, however, despite Matt's reluctance to work with his ex-girlfriend Harriet, the men agreed to take over the show.

Source: Author rblayer

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