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TV Characters Test | Name The Show

Here are some questions about TV characters from well known TV shows. I'll name the characters you name the show. Good luck and have fun!

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

Author
betben

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
117,899

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
4872

Last 3 plays: Guest 99 (8/10), Gupster17 (8/10), colbymanram (2/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Governor James Gatling, Gretchen Kraus, Katie Gatling Hint

"Silver Spoons"

"Benson"

"C.H.I.P.S"

"The Dukes of Hazzard"

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Question 2 of 10

2. Peter Thornton, Harry Jackson, Penny Parker Hint

"Baretta"

"MacGyver"

"Kojak"

"Mannix"

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Question 3 of 10

3. Elaine Benes, Newman, Uncle Leo

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Roger Addison, Carol Post, Winnie Kirkwood Hint

"The Wonder Years"

"The Brady Bunch"

"Mr. Ed"

"Dennis the Menace"

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Question 5 of 10

5. Officer Doug Penhall, Officer Tom Hanson, Captain Adam Fuller Hint

"Hill Street Blues"

"Adam-12"

"Cop Rock"

"21 Jump Street"

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Question 6 of 10

6. Dr. Sam Beckett, Rear Admiral Calavicci Hint

"Flash Gordon"

"Battlestar Galatica"

"Quantum Leap"

"Deep Space Nine"

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Question 7 of 10

7. Mrs. Trumbull, Caroline Appleby, Betty Ramsey

Answer: (Three Words)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Josephine Potter, Jennifer Lindley, Pacey Witter Hint

"Buffy the Vampire Slayer"

"Dark Angel"

"Angel"

"Dawson's Creek"

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Question 9 of 10

9. Howard Borden, Carol Kester Bondurant, Elliot Carlin Hint

"I Dream of Jeannie"

"The Beverly Hillbillies"

"Bewitched"

"The Bob Newhart Show"

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Question 10 of 10

10. Dr. Jack Morrison, Dr. Mark Craig, Dr. Donald Westphall Hint

"Chicago Hope"

"St. Elsewhere"

"Trapper John, MD"

"ER"

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Most Recent Scores

Dec 16 2024 : Guest 99: 8/10
Dec 06 2024 : Gupster17: 8/10
Nov 17 2024 : colbymanram: 2/10
Nov 04 2024 : Guest 104: 5/10
Oct 23 2024 : Guest 24: 10/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Governor James Gatling, Gretchen Kraus, Katie Gatling

Answer: "Benson"

This spin-off of "Soap" had Benson now working for the Governor. Robert Guillaume starred as Benson in this sitcom that ran from 1979-1986.

2. Peter Thornton, Harry Jackson, Penny Parker

Answer: "MacGyver"

In this drama, former Special Forces agent Angus MacGyver (Richard Dean Anderson) found himself keeping the world safe by working for a secret agency called The Phoenix Foundation. This show aired for 1985-1992.

3. Elaine Benes, Newman, Uncle Leo

Answer: Seinfeld

"Seinfeld" was voted the top TV series of all time by TV Guide editors in 2002. This show about 'nothing' aired from 1990-1998.

4. Roger Addison, Carol Post, Winnie Kirkwood

Answer: "Mr. Ed"

The voice of Mr. Ed was provided by the multi-talented Alan "Rocky" Lane. This sitcom was one of the few TV series to start in syndication, then, be picked up by a major network. It aired from 1961-1966.

5. Officer Doug Penhall, Officer Tom Hanson, Captain Adam Fuller

Answer: "21 Jump Street"

Cops go undercover as high school students in this drama. Johnny Depp played Officer Hanson. "21 Jump Street" was one of the FOX networks big hits. It ran from 1987-1990 and then in syndication until 1991.

6. Dr. Sam Beckett, Rear Admiral Calavicci

Answer: "Quantum Leap"

This sci-fi/fantasy TV show starred Scott Bakula (Beckett) and Dean Stockwell (Calavicci). Providing the voice of "Ziggy", the computer was Deborah Pratt. This show aired from 1989-1993.

7. Mrs. Trumbull, Caroline Appleby, Betty Ramsey

Answer: I Love Lucy

"I Love Lucy" started out as a successful radio program called "My Favorite Husband". It first aired on TV in 1951 and aired until 1957. It returned back on the air from 1957-1960 as "The Lucy- Desi Comedy Hour".

8. Josephine Potter, Jennifer Lindley, Pacey Witter

Answer: "Dawson's Creek"

This teen drama focuses on the lives of four teenagers in Capeside, Massachusetts. It has been on the air since 1998 and stars James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams and Joshua Jackson.

9. Howard Borden, Carol Kester Bondurant, Elliot Carlin

Answer: "The Bob Newhart Show"

Bob Newhart starred as psychologist Bob Hartley in this sitcom that aired from 1972-1978. Also co-starring was Susanne Pleshette, Bill Daily, Peter Bonerz and Marcia Wallace.

10. Dr. Jack Morrison, Dr. Mark Craig, Dr. Donald Westphall

Answer: "St. Elsewhere"

This medical drama takes place at St. Eligius Hospital (aka St. Elsewhere) in Boston. This show aired from 1982-1988 and was the forerunner of other medical dramas such as "ER" and "Chicago Hope".

Source: Author betben

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