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The Arsenio Hall Show Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about the the late night talk show "The Arsenio Hall Show". The show was hosted by comedian Arsenio Hall from Cleveland, Ohio.

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

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Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Between 1989 and 1994, in which city was "The Arsenio Hall Show" taped? Hint

New York City, New York

Los Angeles, California

Detroit, Michigan

Oakland, California

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of the house band featured on "The Arsenio Hall Show" between 1989 and 1994? Hint

The Posse

The Wolff Wolff Band

The Dog Band

The Urban Band

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the name given by Arsenio Hall to the group of jubilant fans who sat near the band at a taping of "The Arsenio Hall Show"? Hint

The Pit

The Dog Pound

The Alley Cats

Aresnio's Hommies

4. During the opening monologues of "The Arsenio Hall Show", Arsenio Hall would sometimes suggest that he commuted to work everyday from Cleveland, Ohio. While on these alleged long drives, Arsenio Hall would ponder certain deep thoughts. What catchphrase would Arsenio Hall use when referring to these deep thoughts? Hint

"Who you telling?"

"Things that make you go hmmm...."

"Say what?"

"What you talking about?"

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Question 5 of 10

5. During the opening monologues of "The Arsenio Hall Show", Arsenio Hall frequently told jokes about which politician? Hint

Ronald Reagan

Henry Kissinger

Dan Quayle

George Bush

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Question 6 of 10

6. On the November 16, 1989 episode of "The Arsenio Hall Show", comedian Eddie Murphy was presented with a lifetime achievement award from MTV. Which singer surprised the audience by presenting Murphy with the award trophy? Hint

Whitney Houston

Aretha Franklin

Michael Jackson

Stevie Wonder

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Question 7 of 10

7. On the February 13, 1991 episode "The Arsenio Hall Show", Arsenio Hall harshly grilled which rap artist during an interview? Hint

MC Hammer

Vanilla Ice

Flavor Flav

Heavy D

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Question 8 of 10

8. On the June 3, 1992 episode of "The Arsenio Hall Show", which candidate for the President of the United Sates of America was a guest? Hint

George Bush

Bill Clinton

Pat Buchanan

Ross Perot

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Question 9 of 10

9. On the August 7, 1992 episode of "The Arsenio Hall Show", Babyface sang a duet with an unknown female singer making her first official appearance on television. Who was this singer? Hint

Mary J Blige

Beyonc� Knowles

Mariah Carey

Toni Braxton

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Question 10 of 10

10. On May 29, 1994, "The Arsenio Hall Show" aired a "final episode" and went on a hiatus. In what year did "The Arsenio Hall Show" return to airing new episodes? Hint

2002

2009

1998

2013

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Between 1989 and 1994, in which city was "The Arsenio Hall Show" taped?

Answer: Los Angeles, California

Between 1989 and 1994, "The Arsenio Hall Show" was taped at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, California. The show distributed by Paramount Domestic Television.

2. What was the name of the house band featured on "The Arsenio Hall Show" between 1989 and 1994?

Answer: The Posse

The house band for "The Arsenio Hall Show" was nicknamed the "Posse" by Arsenio Hall. Between 1989 and 1994, Michael Wolff served as the band leader of the "Posse". Michael Wolff, a jazz musician with Tourette syndrome, was from
New Orleans, Louisiana.

3. What was the name given by Arsenio Hall to the group of jubilant fans who sat near the band at a taping of "The Arsenio Hall Show"?

Answer: The Dog Pound

A recurring joke of "The Arsenio Hall Show" was the humorous labeling of a section of the studio audience seated in the rows near the band. This section was called the "Dog Pound". The members of the "Dog Pound" jubilantly interacted with Arsenio Hall during the show.

When called upon by the host, the members of the "Dog Pound" stood up, made a whirling motion with their fists and howled "Wuff, Wuff, Wuff".

Answer: "Things that make you go hmmm...."

A recurring joke in Arsenio Hall's opening monologue was pondering certain thoughts during his commute to work. He used the catchphrase "things that make you go hmmm...." when referring to these thoughts. In 1991, the music group C+C Music Factory recorded a song based on this joke aptly called "Things That Make You Go Hmmm...".

5. During the opening monologues of "The Arsenio Hall Show", Arsenio Hall frequently told jokes about which politician?

Answer: Dan Quayle

Dan Quayle was Vice President of the United States between 1989 and 1993. During this time, he served as the subject of many jokes during Arsenio Hall's monologues.

Answer: Michael Jackson

On the November 16, 1989 episode of "The Arsenio Hall Show", Michael Jackson presented Eddie Murphy with a "greatest comedian of all time" award from MTV. Eddie Murphy turned around presented Michael Jackson with a "greatest music video of all time" award from MTV.

7. On the February 13, 1991 episode "The Arsenio Hall Show", Arsenio Hall harshly grilled which rap artist during an interview?

Answer: Vanilla Ice

Rap artist Vanilla Ice appeared on an episode "The Arsenio Hall Show" which aired on February 13, 1991. Vanilla Ice brought rap artist Flavor Flav out with him. Arsenio Hall grilled Vanilla Ice for bringing out Flavor Flav. Hall also questioned Vanilla Ice about disparaging remarks the rapper made about MC Hammer. During the interview, the crowd heckled Vanilla Ice constantly.

8. On the June 3, 1992 episode of "The Arsenio Hall Show", which candidate for the President of the United Sates of America was a guest?

Answer: Bill Clinton

On the June 3, 1992 episode of "The Arsenio Hall Show", Bill Clinton was a guest on the show. Bill Clinton played part of Elvis Presley's 1956 hit song "Heartbreak Hotel" on the saxophone. Bill Clinton was elected as the United Sates of America in November of 1992.

9. On the August 7, 1992 episode of "The Arsenio Hall Show", Babyface sang a duet with an unknown female singer making her first official appearance on television. Who was this singer?

Answer: Toni Braxton

Tony Braxton and Babyface sang the duet "Give U My Heart" on the August 7, 1992 episode of "The Arsenio Hall Show". This was the first television appearance for the unknown Toni Braxton.

10. On May 29, 1994, "The Arsenio Hall Show" aired a "final episode" and went on a hiatus. In what year did "The Arsenio Hall Show" return to airing new episodes?

Answer: 2013

On September 9, 2013, "The Arsenio Hall Show" returned on air. Starting in 2013, "The Arsenio Hall Show" was taped at the Sunset Bronson Studios in Hollywood, California. Robin DiMaggio served as the band leader for the show's new house band known as the "Posse 2.0". "The Arsenio Hall Show" stayed on air until May 30, 2014.

Source: Author workisboring

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