QOD & Trivia Thurs 1/28 (Part 1)

Question of the Day - What actor, known for his role as "Hawkeye" on the TV show M*A*S*H, turns 74 today? Alan Alda

On the show Friends, what does Chandler Bing's mother do for a living? Romance novel author

What Billy Wilder movie became a 1994 musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, one that earned Glenn Close a Tony? Sunset Boulevard

Warren Weber was better known to the people on Happy Days as _________. Potsie

Who starred in the original version of The Parent Trap? Hayley Mills

Which TV character attends Springfield Elementary School? Ralph Wiggum

What designer clothing does "the devil" prefer? Prada

Born January 26, 1925 in Cleveland, this actor appeared in The Towering Inferno: Paul Newman

In Star Trek: The Next Generation, why did Geordi wear a visor? He was blind

Who was the first cast member of Will & Grace to win an Emmy? Megan Mullally

If you turned on a TV in the 1930s, chances are it was made by this company: DuMont

In her early career, Ashley Judd appeared on Sisters. True

In Pan's Labyrinth, what captures Ofelia's attention and lures her to the labyrinth? Dragonfly

Frasier was a spin-off of what other TV sitcom? Cheers

Who play Chesney Hawkes's dad in the film Buddy's Song? Roger Daltrey

What team does George Costanza work for on Seinfeld? NY Yankees

What's the correct name of the 2002 TV program? Life with Bonnie

What genre was the 1993 TV series 2 Stupid Dogs? Animation

Who played the President of the United States on TV's Commander in Chief? Geena Davis

In 1951's Father of the Bride, who played the father? Spencer Tracy

On Friends, who played Ryan, a naval officer who romances Phoebe? Charlie Sheen

In the pilot episode of Seinfeld, Kramer is referred to as "Kessler" by Jerry. True

On Friends, who played Ross's British girlfriend, later wife? Helen Baxendale

In what movie did Mariah Carey basically play herself, as Billie Frank? Glitter

Which wealthy tycoon was the host of The Apprentice in the U.S.? Donald Trump

Who played three roles in Dr. Strangelove and The Mouse That Roared? Peter Sellers

Who was in the 1986 motion picture Stand by Me? Wil Wheaton

What's the right name of this 1962 TV program? The Beverly Hillbillies

Kramer vs. Kramer won an Academy Award for Best Picture in which year? 1979

On Friends, who played Barry Farber, Rachel's ex-fiance and an orthodontist? Mitchell Whitfield

What are the last two letters in the names of all male characters in Asterix comics? I-X

Where did Herman Munster work on The Munsters? A funeral home

The movie Private Partswas a biopic about what radio personality? Howard Stern

The sight of what in all three Godfather films foreshadows death or a close call? Oranges

QOD & Trivia Thurs 1/21 (Part 1)

Question of the Day - 20 years ago today, what testy tennis player was thrown out of the Australian Open? John McEnroe

Who did Kim Fields play on The Facts of Life? Tootie

There are how many sticks of gum in a PlenTpak of Wrigley's gum? Seventeen

Which sport do Nathan and Lucas excel at on TV's One Tree Hill? Basketball

All My Children began to be broadcast on ABC TV in which year? 1970

Who plays Superman in Superman Returns? Brandon Routh

On Friends, what coffee shop do the friends gather in? Central Perk

Whose catchphrase is spelled "(annoyed grunt)" in TV scripts? Homer Simpson

What country is Hugh Laurie from? England

What is the correct name of the claymation TV program? Celebrity Deathmatch

Who was Kathleen Turner married to in The War of the Roses? Michael Douglas

Later began to be broadcast on NBC TV in which year? 1988

What did Raymond Babbitt's younger brother call him? Rain Man

What genre of television became a huge hit in the 2000s? Reality

Garry Shandling played ______, on the show of the same name. Larry Sanders

Who provided the voice for Mike Wazowski in Monsters, Inc.? Billy Crystal

Julia Louis-Dreyfus finally broke the Seinfeld curse when what show was renewed? New Adv. of Old Christine

Which of the following is the chorus of the theme song on The Drew Carey Show? "Cleveland Rocks!"

In the 1970s, which celebrity starred in a weekly variety show with her brother? Marie Osmond

Which was not a spin-off of The Mary Tyler Moore Show? Too Close for Comfort

What was the real name of the hospital on St. Elsewhere? St. Eligius

What genre was the 1994 TV series Aaahh!!! Real Monsters? Animation

What is Agent Gibbs' full name on the TV show NCIS? Leroy Jethro Gibbs

On Lost, Desmond is a member of "the others." False

Who dubbed Homer's half brother, Herb, on The Simpsons? Danny DeVito

Clark Gable and what other actor won their only Oscars for It Happened One Night? Paulette Goddard

Ben Stiller played "Hutch" in the film Starsky and Hutch, and a kid on the TV show. False

What genre was the TV series Til Death Do Us Part? Action

What's the correct name of this 1955 TV program? The Phil Silvers Show

On TV, what was Penelope Brewster's nickname? Punky

Where is the TV show, Dawson's Creek set? Boston

Which 1960s TV show featured Alexander Mundy? It Takes a Thief

In 2005, who won a TV Golden Globe Award for Deadwood? Ian McShane

On I Love Lucy, what was the name of the product Lucy shot a TV commercial for? Vitameatavegamin

On Will & Grace, Jack briefly worked as a dancer for Janet Jackson. True

What main role in the church did the character Ernest Frye hold on TV's Amen? Deacon

On NYPD Blue, who plays Det. Andy Sipowicz? Dennis Franz

What was Laverne's favorite drink on Laverne & Shirley? Milk & Pepsi

In which film does Ann-Margaret play the love interest of two senior citizens? Grumpy Old Men

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Question of the Day and Trivia Questions - Fri 1/15

Question of the Day - What show, starring characters like the Fonz and Richie, first aired on this day in 1974? Happy Days

Vinnie Barbarino was one of the lead characters in what TV sitcom? Welcome Back Kotter

Which actress played Louise in the movie Thelma & Louise? Susan Sarandon

Who directed Al Pacino and Robert De Niro in Heat? Michael Mann

The theme song for this TV sitcom is "Love and Marriage": Married with Children

Which of the following is not a character on The Office (U.S. TV show)? Walter

Which Woody Allen film was released first? What's Up, Tiger Lily?

Born August 14, 1968 in Cleveland, this actress appeared in Monster's Ball: Halle Berry

What genre was the 2001 TV series Africa? Documentary

According to V for Vendetta, you must "Remember remember the ____ of November." Fifth

For what TV show did Kyra Sedgwick win TV's Golden Globe Award in 2006? The Closer

What does a television transmitter transmit? Radio Waves

From what business did the wealthy family inherit their money on TV's Dynasty? Oil

What was the year that General Hospital was first broadcast on ABC TV? 1963

What performer was featured in the 2007 flick Eastern Promises? Josef Altin

Where did F Troop take place? Fort Courage

What genre was the 2001 TV series, The Chronicle? Sci-Fi

Who plays Lily on How I Met Your Mother? Alyson Hannigan

On Weeds, what is the name of Nancy Botwin's oldest son? Silas

Which city was policed by "Sonny Crockett" and "Ricardo Tubbs"? Miami

On The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Hilary's fiance died during a bungee-jump proposal. True

What 1978 mini-series starred John Amos? Roots

What movie, directed by Richard Donner, starred Mel Gibson and Danny Glover? Lethal Weapon

Mr. T starred in which TV series? The A-Team

What was George's last name on Seinfeld? Costanza

Lee Majors played The _______ Guy. Fall

Complete the name of this actor, from TV's Picket Fences: _________ Cheadle. Don

On Home Improvement, what is next-door neighbor Wilson's first name? Wilson

Which cereal features a toucan on the box? Fruit Loops

The Angry Beavers were named Norbert and _________. Daggett

Which of the following is NOT a song by Prince? "Rose Leather Jacket"

Who is Jack's assistant chef on Three's Company? Felipe

On the TV show One Tree Hill, what teen heartthrob plays Luke? Chad Michael Murray

Which was NOT a James Garner starring movie? Madron

Who starred as Frasier Crane on the hit TV show, Frasier? Kelsey Grammer

Which character on TV's House is also the name of a character on That '70s Show? Eric Forman

What star of TV's Friends played opposite Bruce Willis in The Whole Nine Yards? Matthew Perry

On The Simpsons, who voices Sideshow Bob? Kelsey Grammer

Which Woody Allen film opens with him dating a 17-year-old? Manhattan

In Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, who goes with Charlie to the factory? Grandpa Joe

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Question of the Day and Trivia Questions - Thurs 1/14

Question of the Day - What iconic NBC morning show premiered on this day in 1952? Today

What is the correct name of the 1956 TV series? As the World Turns

In which year was The Danny Thomas Show first broadcast on ABC TV? 1953

Which of these is a 2003 TV series starring Kelly Ripa? Hope and Faith

Montel Williams won a Daytime Emmy for what show? Montel Williams Show

What was the first movie to feature Indiana Jones? Raiders of the Lost Ark

Which of the following is NOT a Charlie's Angels character? Shauni

Name the TV show Burt Reynolds and Marilu Henner starred in: Evening Shade

Bound for Glory is a biopic of which folk singer? Woody Guthrie

What was "Maverick's" first name in the Mel Gibson film of the same name? Bret

What is the correct name of the 1952 TV program, hosted by Dick Clark? American Bandstand

Who was Jerry's personal trainer on Seinfeld, as played by the late Lloyd Bridges? Mandelbaum

In the MTM logo that followed The White Shadow, what game is the cat playing? Basketball

What is Jonny Quest's dog's name? Bandit

What aviation-themed TV series followed the brothers Brian and Joe Hackett? Wings

What's the correct name of the 1950 TV program? Beulah

"The Man Trap" was the first episode ever aired of what TV series? Star Trek

Which of the following is an animated series starring a fat cat and thin Chihuahua? Ren and Stimpy

What genre was the 2005 TV series 30 Days? Reality TV

Michael Clarke Duncan starred in The ______ Mile. Green

Bill Murray played a man desperately in need of a psychiatrist in What About ___? Bob

Before marrying Coldplay singer Chris Martin, Gwyneth Paltrow dated: Brad Pitt

There was a musical episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. True

When "Steve Urkel" drank a special elixir, he turned into his alter-ego, Samson. False

On this show, Christopher Lloyd played Reverend Jim Ignatowski: Taxi

The actor who played Opie on Andy Griffith later starred in which series? Happy Days

Tippi Hedren is the mother of which actress? Melanie Griffith

Which future Gunsmoke regular played Charlie McCorry in 1956's The Searchers? Ken Curtis

At the end of the movie The Truman Show, starring Jim Carrey, Truman: Walks off the show

The TV character, "Mr. Belvedere", was a racehorse. False

When Morticia spoke this language, it drove Gomez wild with desire. French

Who does Matt Damon kill in The Talented Mr. Ripley? Jude Law

On Friends, what did Rachel name her baby? Emma

Bob Costas hosted a 1988 TV series called: Later

What's the correct name of this 2000 TV program? Son of the Beach

Who played the lead role in Memento? Guy Pearce

Where is the TV show, Chico and the Man located? Los Angeles

What is Doug's best friend's name on The King of Queens? Deacon

Who drowns herself in The Hours? Nicole Kidman

What were the creatures that attacked Pepperland in Yellow Submarine? Blue Meanies

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