TV Trivia Questions
Friday Feb 9
Q: Don Herbert is better known to his fans as what mythical-sounding
character?
A: Stay tuned...
Thursday Feb 8
Q: What do the shows Law and Order, Doogie Howser, M.D., and Quantum Leap have
in common?
A: The theme songs for Law and Order, Doogie Howser, M.D., and Quantum Leap were all written by the same composer, Mike Post. If you listen to these openings, you'll notice his distinctive, instrumental style. Post also did the theme songs for Newsradio, and Hunter.
Wednesday Feb 7
Q: What phrase was Colonel "Hannibal" Smith most likely to utter after successfully completing a mission?
A: With a cigar between his teeth, Smith would quip, "I love it when a plan comes together!"
Tuesday Feb 6
Q: Who shot JR? (Hint: I have never watched Dallas, nor do I have any idea who shot JR, so this
would be an excellent opportunity to make up an answer... Be creative!)
A: Apparently, JR was shot by his mistress, Kristin, though the most popular response was "I did".
Monday Feb 5
Q: The classic struggle between men and women has plagued us for centuries. Never has this conflict
been more exemplified than in the great "Row Boat vs. Sewing Machine" debates of the early 1970's. How did
the Bradys attempt solve this eternal dilemma?
A: The Bradys had several battles of the sexes: Greg and Marcia competed on their driving tests, Mike and Carol performed the classic role reversal, etc. However, in order to decide between getting a row boat or a sewing machine, the boys and girls challenged each other to build a house of cards.
Friday Feb 2
Q: As promised, an easy question in honor of the greatest holiday of the year: What does Oscar the Grouch
(who looks vaguely groundhog-ish) call his home?
A: Oscar the Grouch lived in a trash can.