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Tough TV Trivia Trivia Quiz

Little known facts about stupid things that have to do with the tele.

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

Author
morrow

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
70,730

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
3246

Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (3/10), Guest 172 (7/10), Guest 45 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Before it became a TV prop, what was in the bottle that served as the home of the genie in the 1960's sitcom, 'I Dream of Jeannie'? Hint

Gin

Moonshine

Vodka

Whiskey

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Question 2 of 10

2. How tall is Big Bird on 'Sesame Street'? Hint

7 feet 1 inch

6 feet 2 inches

8 feet 2 inches

6 feet 9 inches

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Question 3 of 10

3. What star of a long running TV series made his movie debut playing the apostle Peter in the 1954 film, 'The Silver Chalice'? Hint

Burt Lancaster

Lorne Greene

Kirk Douglas

Martin Sheen

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Question 4 of 10

4. What cartoon character is known as Jorgito in Spain? Hint

Goofy

Mickey Mouse

Huey Duck

Mini Mouse

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Question 5 of 10

5. What 80's and 90's popular movie star broke his four top front teeth when he fell on his gun, while filming an episode of TV's 'Gunsmoke'? Hint

Alan Alda

Harrison Ford

Harry Morgan

Don Johnson

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 2002, what was the longest running TV ad campaign featuring a company founder as spokesman? Hint

Rally's

Wendy's

Burger King

Taco Bell

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who portrayed the minister who married Ted and Georgette on TV's, 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show'? Hint

Tony Danza

Bruce Willis

John Ritter

Don Johnson

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Question 8 of 10

8. 'Saturday Night Live' stars, Aykroyd, Belushi, and Murray, all had brothers who played on what TV show in the 70's and 80's? Hint

'St. Elsewhere'

'Second City'

'SNL'

'M*A*S*H'

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the name of the sleek black crime fighting Pontiac Trans-Am featured in the TV series, 'Knight Rider'? Hint

Speedy

Michael

KITT

STAR

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was Johnny Carson's final guest on 'The Tonight Show', May 21, 1992? Hint

Jay Leno

Ed McMahon

Bette Midler

Doc Severinsen

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Before it became a TV prop, what was in the bottle that served as the home of the genie in the 1960's sitcom, 'I Dream of Jeannie'?

Answer: Whiskey

More specifically, it was Jim Beam Bourbon. The bottle was a 1964 Christmas edition decanter.

2. How tall is Big Bird on 'Sesame Street'?

Answer: 8 feet 2 inches

He is also only said to be 6 years old.

3. What star of a long running TV series made his movie debut playing the apostle Peter in the 1954 film, 'The Silver Chalice'?

Answer: Lorne Greene

Best known as Ben Cartwright on 'Bonanza'.

4. What cartoon character is known as Jorgito in Spain?

Answer: Huey Duck

Louie is Juanito and Jaimito is Dewey.

5. What 80's and 90's popular movie star broke his four top front teeth when he fell on his gun, while filming an episode of TV's 'Gunsmoke'?

Answer: Harrison Ford

It happened during the filming of the episode entitled 'The Sodbusters'.

6. In 2002, what was the longest running TV ad campaign featuring a company founder as spokesman?

Answer: Wendy's

Of course, it was our own Ohio-born and raised Dave Thomas. (God rest) The ad campaign started in 1989.

7. Who portrayed the minister who married Ted and Georgette on TV's, 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show'?

Answer: John Ritter

Ironically enough he also played the Reverend Matthew Fordwick on 'The Waltons'.

8. 'Saturday Night Live' stars, Aykroyd, Belushi, and Murray, all had brothers who played on what TV show in the 70's and 80's?

Answer: 'SNL'

Peter Aykroyd from 79 to 80, Jim Belushi from 83 to 85, and Brian Doyle Murray from 80 to 82.

9. What was the name of the sleek black crime fighting Pontiac Trans-Am featured in the TV series, 'Knight Rider'?

Answer: KITT

It was an acronym for Knight Industries Two Thousand.

10. Who was Johnny Carson's final guest on 'The Tonight Show', May 21, 1992?

Answer: Bette Midler

She sang 'One for My Baby', and cried during the whole thing. The date was May 21, 1992. Although he was on for one more night, the last show had no guests. It just featured reminiscences.

Source: Author morrow

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