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The Commish Trivia Quiz

Do you remember the show "The Commish"? Here are some basic questions about this show.

A multiple-choice quiz by THartmann9374. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
THartmann9374

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
379,759

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
131

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who was "The Commish"? Hint

Police commissioner

Fire commissioner

Communist

Fugitive

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Question 2 of 10

2. What kind of show was "The Commish"? Hint

Comedy/Drama

Sitcom

Reality Show

Horror

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Question 3 of 10

3. Commissioner Scali in "The Commish" had a person acting as a second in command assisting him, what was the job title for second in command called? Hint

Deputy Commissioner

Chief of Detectives

Lieutenant

Captain

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Question 4 of 10

4. Where did "The Commish" take a place? Hint

New York City, NY

White Plains, NY

Rochester, NY

Eastbridge, NY

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who played Commissioner Tony Scali in "The Commish"? Hint

Michael Chiklis

John Cygan

Geoffrey Nauffts

Jason Schombing

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Question 6 of 10

6. In "The Commish", who did Commissioner Scali often argue about police business with? Hint

Mayor Louise Hinton

Rachel Scali

Detective Cyd Madison

David Scali

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was Commissioner Scali's best friend in "The Commish"? Hint

Paulie Pentangeli

Ronnie Lopez

Stan Kelly

Irv Wallerstein

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Question 8 of 10

8. Was Commissioner Scali Jewish?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was Commissioner Scali's previous job occupation before becoming a police commissioner in "The Commish"? Hint

Deputy Chief

NYPD Detective

Lieutenant

Captain

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Question 10 of 10

10. In "The Commish", how old was Commissioner Scali in the episode "Benny" in the third season? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was "The Commish"?

Answer: Police commissioner

"The Commish" was about police commissioner in a small town solving crimes with his officers and focusing on his personal life.

2. What kind of show was "The Commish"?

Answer: Comedy/Drama

"The Commish" was mixed with comedy and drama.

"The Commish" premiered in the United States on September 28, 1991. It ran for five seasons.

3. Commissioner Scali in "The Commish" had a person acting as a second in command assisting him, what was the job title for second in command called?

Answer: Chief of Detectives

His second in command is Chief of Detectives which he/she always goes with Scali to crime scenes. Chief of Detectives's rank often is Lieutenant.

Irv Wallerstein was his first Chief of Detectives in the first season, but got killed off. Scali's best friend, Paulie Pentangeli came on board later in first season as Chief of Detectives, but left in second season, then came back in fourth season. Cyd Madison was his Chief of Detectives during second and third seasons before becoming a police commissioner in other town.

4. Where did "The Commish" take a place?

Answer: Eastbridge, NY

Eastbridge, NY is a fictional small suburb just outside of New York City. There is actually a real city of Eastbridge on Long Island, but it is not a same city.

5. Who played Commissioner Tony Scali in "The Commish"?

Answer: Michael Chiklis

Michael Chiklis first played Commissioner Scali when he was only 28 years old. Chiklis later starred in The Shield as an opposite person.

Geoffrey Nauffts played Officer Stan Kelly.

John Cygan played Lt Paulie Pentangeli.

Jason Schombing played Officer Ronnie Lopez.

6. In "The Commish", who did Commissioner Scali often argue about police business with?

Answer: Mayor Louise Hinton

Commissioner Scali was frequently seen arguing with his superior, Mayor Louise Hinton over many things. For example, Mayor Hinton complained about Commissioner Scali's unorthodox methods many times.

7. Who was Commissioner Scali's best friend in "The Commish"?

Answer: Paulie Pentangeli

Paulie Pentangeli was Commissioner Scali's best friends from childhood days. They once were partners in NYPD. Scali asked Pentangeli to come to work for him after Irv Wallerstein got killed.

8. Was Commissioner Scali Jewish?

Answer: No

Commissioner Scali was raised Catholic, but his wife, Rachel Scali was raised Jewish. Their son, David Scali observed Catholic and Jewish religions.

9. What was Commissioner Scali's previous job occupation before becoming a police commissioner in "The Commish"?

Answer: NYPD Detective

Commissioner Scali's previous job occupation was NYPD detective. Scali got tired of crimes, so he moved his family to a quiet town, Eastbridge and got himself a job as a police commissioner.

10. In "The Commish", how old was Commissioner Scali in the episode "Benny" in the third season?

Answer: 40

In this episode, Commissioner Scali celebrated his 40th birthday.

Source: Author THartmann9374

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