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Quiz about Where Cheers and Science Fiction Collide

Where "Cheers" and Science Fiction Collide Quiz

You'd be surprised how many "Cheers" actors have been in science fiction roles. Find out here!

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

Author
Carmek

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
243,460

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1073

Last 3 plays: Guest 96 (9/10), Linda_Arizona (8/10), Guest 62 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. This "Cheers" actor made a guest appearance as a starship captain in an episode of "Star Trek: The Next Generation".
Hint

Ted Danson

George Wendt

Woody Harrelson

Kelsey Grammer

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Question 2 of 10

2. This "Cheers" actor had small roles in "Superman" (1977) and "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back".
Hint

Kirstie Alley

Kelsey Grammer

Ted Danson

John Ratzenberger

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the Sci Fi movie "Outland" (1981), starring Sean Connery, the actor John Ratzenberger (Cliff from "Cheers") makes an appearance. How does his character in "Outland" die? Hint

He's torn apart by a robot.

His ship explodes.

He's shot with a laser.

He undergoes explosive decompression.

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which minor "Cheers" actor was in the movie "Outland" (1981), in a major role? Hint

Tom Skerritt (Evan Drake)

Roger Reese (Robin Colcord)

Dan Hedaya (Nick Tortelli)

Frances Sternhagen (Esther Claven)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Bebe Neuwirth (Lilith from "Cheers") guest-starred as an alien on "Star Trek: The Next Generation". Which crew member was her character anxious to have sex with? Hint

Captain Picard

Commander Riker

Lt. Worf

Ensign Crusher

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Question 6 of 10

6. Kirstie Alley (Rebecca from "Cheers") played the Vulcan named Saavik in how many "Star Trek" movies? Hint

Two

One

Three

Four

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which "Star Trek : The Next Generation" actor made a guest appearance on "Cheers"?
Hint

Levar Burton

Marina Sirtis

Jonathan Frakes

Brent Spiner

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Question 8 of 10

8. She appeared in two episodes of original "Star Trek" (playing two different characters), made one guest appearance on "Cheers", and was in 21 episodes of "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman". Hint

Angela Lansbury

Nichelle Nichols

Barbara Babcock

Joan Collins

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Question 9 of 10

9. Ted Danson (Sam from "Cheers") starred in the movie "Three Men and a Baby". Which science fiction actor directed it?
Hint

William Shatner

Patrick Stewart

Mark Hamill

Leonard Nimoy

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which "Cheers" actor was in the Science Fiction mini-series "Wild Palms", which explored the realm of virtual reality? Hint

Shelley Long

Rhea Perlman

Bebe Neuwirth

Kirstie Alley

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This "Cheers" actor made a guest appearance as a starship captain in an episode of "Star Trek: The Next Generation".

Answer: Kelsey Grammer

His ship inadvertently traveled forward in time.

2. This "Cheers" actor had small roles in "Superman" (1977) and "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back".

Answer: John Ratzenberger

He played a rebel alliance Major on the planet Hoth.

3. In the Sci Fi movie "Outland" (1981), starring Sean Connery, the actor John Ratzenberger (Cliff from "Cheers") makes an appearance. How does his character in "Outland" die?

Answer: He undergoes explosive decompression.

He went crazy and then removed his spacesuit helmet.

4. Which minor "Cheers" actor was in the movie "Outland" (1981), in a major role?

Answer: Frances Sternhagen (Esther Claven)

That's right, both Cliff and Cliff's mom were in the same movie!

5. Bebe Neuwirth (Lilith from "Cheers") guest-starred as an alien on "Star Trek: The Next Generation". Which crew member was her character anxious to have sex with?

Answer: Commander Riker

It was implied that she and Riker "did the deed".

6. Kirstie Alley (Rebecca from "Cheers") played the Vulcan named Saavik in how many "Star Trek" movies?

Answer: One

Robin Curtis played Saavik in 'Star Trek III and IV'.

7. Which "Star Trek : The Next Generation" actor made a guest appearance on "Cheers"?

Answer: Brent Spiner

He played a husband with a hot temper.

8. She appeared in two episodes of original "Star Trek" (playing two different characters), made one guest appearance on "Cheers", and was in 21 episodes of "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman".

Answer: Barbara Babcock

She appeared in "Star Trek" episodes "Plato's Stepchildren" and "A Taste of Armageddon".

9. Ted Danson (Sam from "Cheers") starred in the movie "Three Men and a Baby". Which science fiction actor directed it?

Answer: Leonard Nimoy

Nimoy did not direct the sequel, "3 Men and a Little Lady".

10. Which "Cheers" actor was in the Science Fiction mini-series "Wild Palms", which explored the realm of virtual reality?

Answer: Bebe Neuwirth

She played a virtual character.

Source: Author Carmek

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