What's On the Box? Quiz | Television

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1. This TV show featured a real life movie star. He played a father of a family with three boys. He lived with his wife, next door to a very strange yet always helpful neighbour. The main character was a self confessed man's man, who loved sports and cars. What show am I talking about?

Answer: Home Improvement

Movie star Tim Allen starred as Tim 'The Tool Man' Taylor in this comedy. "Home Improvement" ran from 1991 until its completion in 1999. Earl Hindman played the role of Tim's extremely knowledgeable neighbour, Wilson. Wilson always seemed to have the right advice and an interesting story behind the advice for the ever troubled Tim. Pamela Anderson was seen on the show, along with child star Jonathan Taylor Thomas. Taylor had his own television show called "Tool Time", co-hosted by Al Borland (Richard Karn).

2. This show starred the likes of Jonathan Brandis and Roy Scheider. It was a hit in the early to mid nineties. Steven Spielberg was heavily involved with this show.

Answer: SeaQuest DSV

"SeaQuest DSV" was popular with teenage audiences during its time on air. Steven Spielberg was an executive producer for the show. "SeaQuest DSV" was a science fiction set in the near future. Roy Sheider played Capt. Nathan Bridger, the captain of a high tech submarine. Jonathan Brandis played Lucas Wolenczak, a young scientist on the ship.

Unfortunately, seven years after the show was taken off the air, Jonathan Brandis died as a result of suicide. Known for his role in "The Never Ending Story 2", Brandis passed away on November 11, 2003.

3. Which show contained characters including, Peggy, Kelly, Bud and Al?

Answer: Married...With Children

"Married...With Children" was a classic television show that lasted a decade. The first show aired in 1987, and it wasn't until 1997 that the final episode went to air. Ed O'Neill played Al Bundy in the role that made him famous. Bundy hated his job, his life and he worked in a woman's shoe store. Peggy, Al's wife, was lazy and loved scrounging what little money Al had. Al's son Bud was hopeless and as dysfunctional as they come, whilst his daughter Kelly was possibly the dumbest character ever to appear on the small screen. Al Bundy was another small screen character, who idolised all things man.

4. Name the show that contains, the lesser known characters: Artie Ziff, Jay Sherman, Lyle Lanley and Kearney.

Answer: The Simpsons

"The Simpsons" is, of course, a classic cartoon that broke the record held by "The Flintstones" to become the longest ever running cartoon television series. The Simpson family consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and baby Maggie. Homer worked in a nuclear power plant whilst Marge was a stay at home mum.

Some of the lesser known characters that featured on "The Simpsons" included the ones in the question above. Artie was Marge's date to the prom, Jay Sherman was the guest judge in the Springfield film festival, Lanley once tried to sell Springfield a mono rail and Kearney was one of the bullies from Springfield Elementary.

5. This show is about a man who can get himself out of any situation. The man always managed to free himself and others from the most impossible situations, seemingly with the most impossible methods. The show was a cult hit through the late eighties and early nineties. The tag line for the show was "His Mind Is The Ultimate Weapon".

Answer: MacGyver

"MacGyver" was a television hit in households around the world for the better part of seven years. Despite finishing in 1992, "MacGyver" received regular mentions on "The Simpsons" as Patty and Selma's favourite television show. Angus MacGyver was a secret agent who refused to carry a gun with him on his missions, yet he always managed to foil the plans of the bad guys using his amazing scientific mind.

6. This show is one of the most famous TV shows to come out of Australia. It is a soap about a small community of people who all live on Ramsay Street. The show has been seen as an avenue for young actors to move into singing, and celebrated 20 years on the air in 2005. Stars such as Kylie Minogue started their careers on this show. What is the name of this show?

Answer: Neighbours

"Neighbours" is undoubtedly one of the most famous shows to come out of Australia. Erinsborough is the name of the suburb in which the residents live, and family feuds and romance is rife. The show first went to air in 1985, meaning 2005 marked the 20th anniversary for the show. Kylie Minogue, Kimberley Davies, Delta Goodrem, Holly Valance, Natalie Imbruglia and Alan Dale all shot to fame after starring on "Neighbours".

7. Which show has some characters who celebrate a holiday called Festivus instead of Christmas?

Answer: Seinfeld

"Seinfeld" has been hailed as one of the funniest comedies of all time. The star of the show, Jerry Seinfeld, decided to end the show in its prime. This was to the great anguish of fans the world over. "Seinfeld" ran for eight years starting in 1990 and ended in 1998. Festivus is a holiday celebrated by the Costanza family, much to the displeasure of George.

The holiday is celebrated on the 23rd of December. "A Festivus for the rest of us!" Is the Slogan of the holiday.

8. What show saw the baby character constantly hitting the father over the head with a pot, claiming he was "not the mama"?

Answer: Dinosaurs

"Dinosaurs" was a show about a family of dinosaurs, who live in modern times. The Sinclair family used technology, current household items and appliances. The few humans that were in the show were cavemen, and they were seen as animals and pets. The baby character was one of the most popular with the show's fans, and the situation described in the question happened regularly throughout the show's short lifetime.

9. This show was a children's animated program. It focused on a postman who, along with his black and white cat, delivered mail to a small community. What is the name of the show I am referring to?

Answer: Postman Pat

"Postman Pat" was a fantastic children's show which originally aired in the 1980's. On his mail routes, Pat invariably found trouble which would delay the delivery of the mail. However, the easy going Pat always managed a way around the obstacles, and completed his job successfully. From the UK, Postman Pat was a favourite in households all around the world.

10. This show follows the life of a young teenager named Kevin who is growing up in the 1960's. Now as an adult, Kevin narrates the show looking back on the troubled and happy times he shared with his family and friends. What is the name of the show?

Answer: The Wonder Years

Running for five years from 1988 until 1993, "The Wonder Years" became an extremely popular show. Fred Savage starred as Kevin Arnold, an adolescent growing up in the turbulent 1960's. The show follows the story of what a typical teenage boy experiences growing up. Kevin has the on-off girl friend, a dorky best friend and the most annoying of all brothers.

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