Stump Archive -- 2006
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Every Stump the Shark Question Asked and Answered in 2006.
December 20, 2006
Mitch asked:
"Who was the only actor who has appeared on 7 different TV series as the same character?"
The answer is:
"Richard Belzer as Detective John Munch"
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November 8, 2006
Edwin asked:
"I remember a TV show back in the 60's, either by birth or I think experimentation after a racing accident this guy gained powers, or just one power, to self heal wounds. After that he goes on to investigate stuff for the government or fight crime. What the hell was this show!?"
The answer is:
"The Immortal"
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October 18, 2006
Tami asked:
"I'm trying to recall the name of a BBC show that aired in the states in the sixties, around the time of The Prisoner and The Avengers, it was of a similar genre. It involved 3 or 4 people, who's plane crashed in some snowy, mountainous region where they were rescued by mysterious sherpa-like people and taken to a Shangra-la type place. I believe they were healed by these people and given super-human powers. After which I believe they went on to become crime-fighters? I'm not sure of any of this but I loved this show and none of my sisters remember it! If it sounds familiar to anyone, please let me know if you remember it too or, as my sisters always claim "I must have dreamed it!""
The answer is:
"The Champions"
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October 10, 2006
Buster asked:
"What was the first series Dabney Coleman appeared in?"
The answer is:
"Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman"
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September 28, 2006
Ed asked:
"Who won the first Monday Night Football game and what was the score?"
The answer is:
"Jets 31 Browns 21"
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September 22, 2006
Robert asked:
"I have a vague recollection of a short-lived prime-time half hour comedy show from the mid-sixties (perhaps somewhere from 1964 to 1967). It probably didn't even last a whole season. I believe it starred George Globel (but perhaps it was someone else), as a bumbling fool who, by strange coincidence, just happened to be identical to an infamous foreign spy, called U31. U31, unbeknownst to his unnamed country of origin, was killed by a hit and run driver upon his arrival in the United States. Naturally, the George Gobel character was reluctantly pressed into service by the Federal government to impersonate U31, with predictably funny results. I have no idea what the show was called. I do, however, recall a snippet of the opening jingle..."There was a foreign spy by the name of U31. On his first day in, he's done in, by a hit and run...." That's all I've got. Can anyone tell me what the show was called and when it aired, and if George Gobel was really the star? No such show is listed in George Gobel's filmography."
The answer is:
"'The Double Life of Henry Phyfe' with Red Buttons."
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September 8, 2006
Robert asked:
"I have a vague recollection of a short-lived prime-time half hour comedy show from the mid-sixties (perhaps somewhere from 1964 to 1967). It probably didn't even last a whole season. I believe it starred George Globel (but perhaps it was someone else), as a bumbling fool who, by strange coincidence, just happened to be identical to an infamous foreign spy, called U31. U31, unbeknownst to his unnamed country of origin, was killed by a hit and run driver upon his arrival in the United States. Naturally, the George Gobel character was reluctantly pressed into service by the Federal government to impersonate U31, with predictably funny results. I have no idea what the show was called. I do, however, recall a snippet of the opening jingle..."There was a foreign spy by the name of U31. On his first day in, he's done in, by a hit and run...." That's all I've got. Can anyone tell me what the show was called and when it aired, and if George Gobel was really the star? No such show is listed in George Gobel's filmography."
The answer is:
"'The Double Life of Henry Phyfe' with Red Buttons."
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September 3, 2006
Brian asked:
"It think this was in the late 90's. It was a cop drama and I think it was on around the same time as John Doe. The premise was undercover cops whose precinct was hidden behind the facade of a commercial printer. Even when the cops reported for work and buzzed themselves in, the secretary was often giving printing tips to a customer. When the secretary answered the phone she would always say they only accepted high-volume commercial accounts and recommended the caller to go to an office supply store. The main character was undercover working at a florist (I think) who was having problems with the Russian Mob. This was an excellent series which was cancelled after the Mobsters attacked the store and during the shootout the cop accidentally shot the storekeeper. IIRC the cop's handler helps him to 'cover up' things. Any ideas?"
The answer is:
"Prince Street"
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August 29, 2006
L.O. asked:
"Other than Fred or Lamont, who was the first character to receive a burst of applause just for entering on
Sanford and Son?"
The answer is:
"Aunt Esther"
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August 22, 2006
Marla asked:
"I'm looking for a 90's TV sitcom name of a brother and sister who are aliens...and its not 3rd Rock From The Sun...can you tell me what it is?"
The answer is:
"Aliens in the Family"
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August 14, 2006
Barbara asked:
"What was the first TV show to have a spinoff?"
The answer is:
"December Bride, which was spun off from Pete and Gladys"
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August 12, 2006
Stephanie asked:
"Who were Jed Bartlett's closest advisors during the first year of The West Wing?"
The answer is:
"Josh Lyman (played by Bradley Whitford), Toby Ziegler (Richard Schiff), Sam Seaborn (Rob Lowe), C.J. Cregg (Allison Janney) & Leo McGarry (John Spencer)."
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August 11, 2006
Leeleea13 asked:
"In Saved By The Bell, they are driving in Lisa's parents car after they've been drinking. What was the song on the radio in the car they were singing, before crashing?"
The answer is:
"Wild Thing."
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August 9, 2006
Sid asked:
"What was the cartoon superhero's name who teamed with Dynomutt? Bonus: What was the nickname he had for Dynomutt?"
The answer is:
"Blue Falcon (nickname "BF") who called Dynomutt "Dog Blunder" (based on the dog's handle "Dog Wonder")."
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August 4, 2006
Anthony asked:
"Morley, the fictitious brand of cigarettes made infamous on The X-Files, originally made several appearances on what ground breaking 60's television show?"
The answer is:
"Mission: Impossible"
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August 3, 2006
Naomi asked:
"Can you name all the spinoffs from M*A*S*H?"
The answer is:
"Trapper John MD, After M*A*S*H and if pilots count, W*A*L*T*E*R which never aired."
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August 1, 2006
CJ asked:
"What was the first episode to star the chick and duck in Friends?"
The answer is:
"The One With the Chick and the Duck"
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July 31, 2006
Ian asked:
"Unsure of the year. Must have been late 1970's. Not sure if it was a TV movie or a TV show. One scene that sticks out in my mind: There's a guy (probably about 17-18) and a girl in the front seat of a convertible and a younger boy about 10-12 in the back seat. The younger boy leans over the front seat and looks down the top of the girl and says something like, "Your right Orville (I think that was the name that was said), they're pink. Pink like bubble-gum."
Anyone have any ideas?"
The answer is:
"Drive-In"
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July 30, 2006
Jeffrey asked:
"How many cases did Perry Mason lose?"
The answer is:
"One."
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July 28, 2006
Charlie asked:
"How many shots were fired by The Rifleman in the opening of the show?"
The answer is:
"13"
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July 27, 2006
Heather asked:
"The first Barbie doll commercial aired during what TV show?"
The answer is:
"The Mickey Mouse Club"
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July 26, 2006
Donnie asked:
"What was the only episode of Seinfeld NOT to be titled 'The (blank)'?"
The answer is:
"Male Unbonding. The pilot is also called Good News, Bad News."
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July 25, 2006
Victoria asked:
"What were the titles of the first and last Friends episodes?"
The answer is:
"The One Where Monica Gets A Roommate and The Last One"
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July 24, 2006
George asked:
"What were the final words said by the sergeant before the cops hit the streets on Hill Street Blues? Hint: there's more than one expression here."
The answer is:
"'Hey, let's be careful out there' and 'Remember...let's do it to them before they do it to us.'"
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July 22, 2006
Billy asked:
"How many late night shows did FOX try before giving up on late night weeknight television? Who were the hosts?"
The answer is:
"The Late Show, with Joan Rivers and a ton of other guest hosts including Arsenio Hall. The Chevy Chase Show with Chevy Chase."
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July 21, 2006
Dave asked:
"There was a children's program on PBS in the late 70s early 80s about crime solving kids. The show's title is also the title of a Musical group. Can you name it?"
The answer is:
"The Bloodhound Gang on the show 3-2-1 Contact"
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July 19, 2006
Chez asked:
"When I was younger I remember watching some sort of futuristic/time travel show. It was about a man who received a newspaper every morning with the following days news, before it happened. The show then followed him as he saved people from things like train crashes etc. There was also a cat involved but I can't recall the significance of that. I think it would've aired sometime around 1993, but I can't be sure. Can you tell me the name, please?"
The answer is:
"Early Edition"
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July 18, 2006
Wendy asked:
"What was Kimberly's apartment number on Melrose Place?"
The answer is:
"#7"
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July 17, 2006
Amanda asked:
"What was Johnny Drama's character's name on Viking Quest?"
The answer is:
"Tarvold"
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July 13, 2006
Michelle asked:
"There was a TV episode I saw one time -- sort of like Outer Limits or Twilight Zone where it's one short story told in one show. I believe it was in black and white. There was a young boy who has a set of army men, tanks, etc. and he lives in a rural area or even a farm. The premise of the story is that for some unknown reason, every day more army men and accessories appear. I don't think it took a violent turn and I can't remember more than that but I'd like to see it again and I don't remember which show it was on. Seeing Stephen King's "Battleground" adapted on TV recently reminded me of this old-time episode. Anyone know what this is?"
The answer is:
"Darkroom"
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July 7, 2006
Deborah asked:
"What was the first animated series ever to win a primetime Emmy?"
The answer is:
"The Huckleberry Hound Show"
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July 6, 2006
Opo asked:
"There was a show, in the early to mid 90s I believe, which centered around a family who lived with a puppet (not ALF). As I recall, the puppet had very shaggy hair and may have been a dog yet it talked and made delightful wisecracks with the family. I'm really not sure but I believe it lived in their basement. I'm sorry I can't give more details but I remember so little from the show. Any ideas?"
The answer is:
"Unhappily Ever After"
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July 5, 2006
Bex asked:
"I thought I had seen every episode of Bonanza ever made but, for the life of me, I don't ever remember an episode that explains why Adam Cartwright left the Ponderosa. I don't mean why Pernell Roberts left the show but why the character Adam left the show. Does anyone know the answer?"
The answer is:
"His absence was never explained ...the last episode he filmed was ironically called "Dead and Gone"...then he disappeared..." - Thanks to Lynda
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July 2, 2006
Andrew asked:
"In the early 70’s there was a short-lived show about a guy who once worked on the loading dock (or had some other blue-collar position) but then found himself promoted to the executive suite, and I think he was even on the board of directors. One detail I recall is that the chairman, who was a pretty out-of-touch funny type, carried gold nail clippers. Any idea what the show was?"
The answer is:
"Arnie"
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July 1, 2006
Neil asked:
"What was the late 90's or early 00's FOX show about some young kids living in an apartment in San Francisco? The most distinct thing I remember is that it was a twenty something type of drama that generated a number one song that I think was played by members of the cast."
The answer is:
"The show was The Heights, and the song was How Do You Talk To An Angel."
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June 30, 2006
Paul asked:
"There was a sitcom that ran on one of the Big 3 networks late 90's-early 2000's, starring Justin Louis and Paula Marshall as a suburban couple with 3 kids and the opening theme was a Monkees song but for the life of me, I can't remember what it was called.
Any ideas?"
The answer is:
"Hidden Hills"
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June 28, 2006
Chris asked:
"Jay Leno had a bit part as a motorcycle gang member in what famous TV sitcom which aired from the mid-70's to the mid-80's? "
The answer is:
"Alice"
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June 26, 2006
Violet asked:
"What was the first show to premiere on the FOX network?"
The answer is:
"The Late Show with Joan Rivers"
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June 25, 2006
Alexa asked:
"Who was The Prisoner looking for, and did he ever find that person?"
The answer is:
"Number One, which turned out to be The Prisoner (Number Six) looking at himself in a mirror."
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June 24, 2006
Neil asked:
"Who was the first recurring character to appear on Seinfeld other than the big 4 (Jerry, Elaine, George and Kramer)?"
The answer is:
"Jerry's mom, Helen"
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June 23, 2006
Lou asked:
"What was the name of the dog on Petticoat Junction?"
The answer is:
"Dog or Boy"
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June 22, 2006
Adam asked:
"There was this late 80's/early 90's TV miniseries about some deep ocean explorers who happen upon the intact hull of the (as yet undiscovered) Titanic. One of the divers looks in a window and sees a person peeking out. Fast forward. It turns out that many of the passengers and crew survived the fabled voyage to the bottom of the sea and are now living full, happy lives on board the boarded up bottom feeding leviathan. Using typical TV pretend science, they explain how they survived pressure, oxygen requirements, food needs and waste disposal. There is even a subplot of a romance between one of the diving team members and a second generation cruise passenger. The episode ends with a tantalizing cliffhanger. The diving team has now fully acclimated to the extreme pressures of the depth and can never leave. Sadly, I never saw the "To be continued" episode. What was the name of this awful under the sea fantasy and how does the story end? "
The answer is:
"Goliath Awaits"
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June 21, 2006
Violet asked:
"What was the first primetime network show to be cancelled after airing only one episode?"
The answer is:
"Turn-On"
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June 20, 2006
Casey asked:
"On M*A*S*H, 'Hawkeye' was from Last of the Mohicans. Where did 'Trapper' come from?"
The answer is:
"John McIntyre was discovered with a girl in a bathroom on a train. When found, she said he trapped her. Thus the name."
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June 19, 2006
Jim asked:
"Who was the first African American to portray a character on a TV series?"
The answer is:
"Hattie McDaniel on The Beulah Show"
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June 18, 2006
Bruce asked:
"In the 60's there was a cartoon, with a turtle that always wanted to be something other than just a turtle. He would go to this wizard that was an alligator. He always wound up getting in trouble trying to be something he wasn't, and then in every episode he'd say "Oh please Mr Wizard, I don't wanna be a "(whatever)" (knight, astronaut etc...) anymore". and then the Wizard would say...."Tvizle, tvazle, drazle-drome.... Time for zis vun to come home". What was the name of that cartoon and what was the turtles name?"
The answer is:
"Tutor Turtle"
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June 17, 2006
Scott asked:
"What was the name of the NBC soap, from the mid-late 1980s, that aired at 12:30 ET as a lead-in for Days Of Our Lives, and starred a mostly African-American cast?"
The answer is:
"Generations"
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June 15, 2006
MixedSocks asked:
"ON THE SHOW I DREAM OF JEANNIE, WHY DID MAJOR NELSON AND MAJOR HEALY HAVE DIFFERENT COLOR UNIFORMS? ONE WAS BLUE AND THE OTHER BROWN."
The answer is:
"Major Nelson was in the Air Force. Major Healy was in the Army."
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June 14, 2006
Grau63 asked:
"In Degrassi: The Next Generation, what are all the shows named after (except 2)? "
The answer is:
"Pop songs from the 1980's"
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June 12, 2006
James asked:
"There is a Lost in Space episode where in one of the aliens pad, hanging on the wall is a psychedelic poster of The Beatles. Is anyone aware of this fact, and if so, name the episode."
The answer is:
"The Promised Planet"
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June 8, 2006
Kimberly asked:
"I'm trying to figure out the name of a sitcom that was on in the late 80's, early 90's that took place at the beach. It had either a dentist or a doctor of some sort, that lived with his daughter(s) in a beach house along with a dog??"
The answer is:
"Empty Nest"
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June 4, 2006
Andy asked:
"Back in the 80’s there was an action show which was based around 2 semi truck drivers. Both semi trucks were special, one having an upside down look (the interior at the very bottom of a normal truck cab,) the other also special in its own way. I’m not referring to BJ and the Bear. What show was this?"
The answer is:
"The Highwayman"
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May 25, 2006
Phillip asked:
"How many shows were spun off from the Mary Tyler Moore show?"
The answer is:
"Three - Rhoda, Phyllis and Lou Grant"
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May 19, 2006
Peter asked:
"There was a cop show on one of the cable networks. It may have even jumped from network to another. White “rookie” cop, and black seasoned partner. However, I think they were undead and hunting other demons, and they would run into their own relatives and friends who wouldn’t recognize them? Anyone know this one?"
The answer is:
"G vs. E"
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May 17, 2006
Veronica asked:
"There was a sitcom that I think was in the mid to late 80s that all I remember about it was that the intro would start off with a view of a neighborhood, and the theme song was that one that goes “I like bread and butter, I like toast and jam, that’s what mommy feeds me...something something” and then I believe the show was about a baby that talked (or we heard him, ala “Look Who’s Talking”). Does anyone know? This has bothered me for years."
The answer is:
"Baby Talk"
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May 7, 2006
Tony asked:
"What was this show? It was on ABC or NBC a few years ago. It was about this guy that would travel back in time every time he heard some song play then come back to the present when the song played again. He would back to the 80s when he was a teen and could change things about his life. For example he went back and did something so when he got back to now he was rich. Any ideas?"
The answer is:
"That Was Then"
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May 4, 2006
Tina asked:
"Who played the actress that replaced Flo on Alice and what was her character's name?"
The answer is:
"Belle, played by Diane Ladd"
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April 22, 2006
Elliott asked:
"Marshall's English teacher had a name that befitted the bizarre town of Eerie, Indiana. What was it?"
The answer is:
"Annabelle Lee"
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April 20, 2006
Elly asked:
"Who played the part of Al (the really tall guy whose face is never shown) in the TV series Police Squad!?"
The answer is:
"Tiny Ron Taylor"
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April 17, 2006
Mark asked:
"A lot of the technical type heroes always had a big, RICH, benevolent entity supporting them. Can you name the groups behind the following?"
The Six Million Dollar Man -
Knight Rider -
MacGyver -
The answer is:
"The Six Million Dollar Man - Office of Scientific Investigation (OSI)
Knight Rider - Foundation for Law and Government
MacGyver - Phoenix Foundation"
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April 13, 2006
Dick asked:
"In the British comedy As Time Goes By, where was Jean and Lionel's house located? "
The answer is:
"Holland Park, London"
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April 12, 2006
Jeff asked:
"What band lost on Star Search to the band Sawyer Brown?"
The answer is:
"Picture This"
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April 10, 2006
Dick asked:
"In the British comedy Keeping Up Appearances what does the KH on Onslow's hat stand for?"
The answer is:
"It is FH, not KH, and it stands for Fulton Hogan Ltd."
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April 9, 2006
Kurtis asked:
"There was an 80's show about Merlin in modern day times, and a teen male (maybe in his twenties) who was an auto mechanic or worked at a gas station. In one episode the gas station guy used a spell to split himself into twins, in order to be in two places at once, unfortunately it also made one of him good and one of him evil and of course Merlin rectified everything...this show taught me a lot of great moral lessons. I think that Merlin was played by the same actor that played the judge on "Hardcastle and McCormack" but had no luck searching that path...can anyone help me find Merlin?"
The answer is:
"Mr. Merlin"
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April 7, 2006
Drew asked:
"During the opening credits of the Mary Tyler Moore show, Mary is seen riding an escalator. What direction is she going, and what is the name of the building?"
The answer is:
"Up. IDS Center."
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April 2, 2006
Brant asked:
"What real life father and son appeared in an episode of The Partridge Family?"
The answer is:
"Jack and David Cassidy"
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March 13, 2006
Robert asked:
"What show birthed the term 'sniglets'?"
The answer is:
"It was Rich Hall on Not Necessarily The News."
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March 12, 2006
Spike asked:
"Who were the original three judges on The Gong Show?"
The answer is:
"Peter Lawford, Rip Taylor and Susan George"
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March 11, 2006
Rogue asked:
"There was series in the 70's on NBC starring Robert Conrad as a government agent. What was the name of the show, his co-star's real name and character name, and what agency did the Conrad character work for?"
The answer is:
"A Man Called Sloane. Ji-Tu Cumbuka played his assistant, Torque."
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March 10, 2006
Don asked:
"There was a short lived comedy series, I think it was on ABC, and I can't remember the name. It was about a man who marries a woman back east and she moves to his home in the old west. In one scene in the first episode the husband come back from town. The wife is exhausted. She says to him "I've been sweeping this floor all morning and I can't get it clean". He informs her the cabin has a dirt floor. Any ideas?"
The answer is:
"Best of the West"
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March 7, 2006
Tammy asked:
"Who gave the longest acceptance speech in the history of the televised Oscars?"
The answer is:
"Greer Garson"
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March 3, 2006
Alex asked:
"In one of the episodes of Three's Company, Felipe told us his full name. It had about a dozen names. Does anyone know the answer?"
The answer is:
"Felipe's son had the long name. It was Fernando Valenzuela Felipe Jose Jack Francesco Gomez."
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March 2, 2006
Brant asked:
"The set for The Andy Griffith Show had been previously used in what 50's series?"
The answer is:
"Make Room For Daddy"
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March 1, 2006
Joel asked:
"On what show did Howie Mandel make his television debut?"
The answer is:
"Laugh Trax"
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February 25, 2006
Kitty asked:
"I’m trying to remember the name of a very short-lived TV sitcom that aired on FOX. I want to say it took place somewhere in Canada, but I’m not sure. There was a girl in it, brunette and maybe 20-25 or so, and random things started talking to her like a flamingo on a balloon and a freaky red figurine, among other things. In one episode, there was this other girl that was really blonde and ditzy, she kept referring to the main character’s friend as “Janet” even though that was radically different from her real name. The friend said her real name, and the blonde girl responded by saying “Shalom!” Please help?"
The answer is:
"Wonderfalls"
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February 24, 2006
Brenda asked:
"What was the largest amount of money awarded to a winner of a reality show?"
The answer is:
"Two million dollars on For Love Or Money."
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February 22, 2006
Robert asked:
"Who is the guitar player on the Becker theme song? "
The answer is:
"Bruce Miller"
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February 20, 2006
Elaine asked:
"Who was the first guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show?"
The answer is:
"Margaret Kent, author of How To Marry The Man or Woman of Your Choice"
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February 17, 2006
Judi asked:
"What was the lineup of evening newscasters on the Mary Tyler Moore show and what was the station's name?"
The answer is:
"Ted Baxter ...anchorman....Gordy Howard....weatherman....Andy Rivers...Sportscaster...WJM news..."
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February 16, 2006
Nancy asked:
"Who was the first celebrity eliminated from the first season of Dancing With The Stars?"
The answer is:
"Trista Rehn Sutter"
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February 15, 2006
Derek asked:
"This is an on-going argument I keep having with a friend: On the 80's cartoon show Inspector Gadget, was Dr. Claw's identity ever revealed and if so, who was he revealed to be? I have a faint recollection of Dr. Claw, in one of the final episodes, being revealed as a woman. In the episode, Gadget actually comes in contact with Dr. Claw, but does not recognize her as Dr. Claw, says something like "Excuse me ma'am" and lets her get away, but I could be wrong. My friend believes that an episode reveals Chief Quimby as Dr. Claw, and that he wants to kill Gadget for continuously throwing the exploding notes back into his face, pretty far-fetched. If anyone can give a final, definitive answer to whether or not Claw's identity was revealed IN ANY FORM, I'd be very thankful!"
The answer is:
"Only Dr. Claw's metallic hands and arms are revealed...you never see his face."
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February 13, 2006
Faith asked:
"There was a super hero in the 60s called Eight Man. How did Eight Man get his super power?"
The answer is:
"He was a private investigator working a routine case involving stolen technology when he was mortally wounded. He then became Eight Man a powerful cyborg crime fighter enhanced with a living human brain."
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February 10, 2006
Ronnie asked:
"Who was the first figure skater to have their own TV series?"
The answer is:
"Dick Button"
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February 4, 2006
Barry asked:
"Can't seem to remember the title of a popular but short lived show from 1985 which featured an animated (stop-motion) talking head on a screen. Shortly afterwards the comic strip Doonesbury satired this show using a character resembling Ronald Reagan."
The answer is:
"Max Headroom"
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February 3, 2006
Robyn asked:
"Of the four main characters, who was the last to make their debut on Seinfeld?"
The answer is:
"Elaine"
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January 31, 2006
Rob asked:
"What was that 2001 or so Teen NBC show featuring a girl playing on the boys basketball team featuring Mike Ditka?"
The answer is:
"Hang Time"
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January 29, 2006
John asked:
"Name The Brady Bunch cast member who appeared on Happy Days during its first season..."
The answer is:
"Maureen McCormick"
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January 27, 2006
Eli asked:
"Who was in the original cast of Fridays, the 1980's ABC version of SNL? Michael Richards (Kramer) was one..."
The answer is:
"Jack Burns,Brandis Kemp,Mark Blankfield,Maryedith Burrell,Melanie Chartoff,Larry David,Darrow Igus,Bruce Mahler,Michael Richards,and John Roarke."
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January 26, 2006
Katherine asked:
"On Step By Step, how did Frank and Carol's previous marriages end?"
The answer is:
"Carol's husband died and Franks wife ran off to be a Las Vegas lounge singer."
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January 21, 2006
Tom asked:
"The show is about a newly married couple Jack and somebody. The wife was married three times before, twice to the same guy whose name I am sure was Dante. The other guy was a rich industrialist type. She had three children two girls one boy. The middle girl I remember seeing on a Lois and Clark episode. However, I have not been able to track down the names of any of the actors, the NAME OF THE SHOW, or searching by plot lines has not helped. Can you help end my tormented soul? I cant sleep I cant work."
The answer is:
"Something So Right"
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January 19, 2006
Stephanie asked:
"What was the first show to film an episode on location in Hawaii?"
The answer is:
"Hawaiian Eye"
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January 18, 2006
Thom asked:
"Who was the first person ever eliminated from American Idol?"
The answer is:
"Jim Verraros"
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January 17, 2006
Vicki asked:
"On what network was the Golden Globes first shown, and it what year?"
The answer is:
"NBC, 1964, as part of The Andy Williams Show."
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January 16, 2006
David asked:
"Who was the first professional football player to star in a network television series?"
The answer is:
"Rosie Grier"
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January 15, 2006
Ramon asked:
"What were the first names of Jerry's parents on Seinfeld?"
The answer is:
"Helen and Morty"
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January 13, 2006
Peter asked:
"Which cast member of Saturday Night Live has been on for the longest period of time?"
The answer is:
"Darrell Hammond"
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January 4, 2006
Rick asked:
"What was the first college bowl game that ever aired on national television?"
The answer is:
"The Rose Bowl in 1952."
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January 2, 2006
Willie asked:
"What was the name of the series (cartoon) who's main character was a robot (who used to be human), now turned agent/detective. His name was TOBOR (Robot spelled backwards)."
The answer is:
"Tobor, The 8th Man"
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January 1, 2006
Jothie asked:
"What was the name of a very short lived TV show in the late 80's or early 90's? It featured a Vietnam vet that was wanted for some crime who had to sneak back into the country under an assumed name. He became a children's book writer and was friends with a blind black man (I want to say played by James Earl Jones) who wanted to be a comedian and carried around a small tape recorder to play a laugh track every time he made a joke. The blind man was a computer expert using Braille to read the output and the Vietnam vet was a vigilante by night."
The answer is:
"Sable"
December 20, 2006
Mitch asked:
"Who was the only actor who has appeared on 7 different TV series as the same character?"
The answer is:
"Richard Belzer as Detective John Munch"
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November 8, 2006
Edwin asked:
"I remember a TV show back in the 60's, either by birth or I think experimentation after a racing accident this guy gained powers, or just one power, to self heal wounds. After that he goes on to investigate stuff for the government or fight crime. What the hell was this show!?"
The answer is:
"The Immortal"
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October 18, 2006
Tami asked:
"I'm trying to recall the name of a BBC show that aired in the states in the sixties, around the time of The Prisoner and The Avengers, it was of a similar genre. It involved 3 or 4 people, who's plane crashed in some snowy, mountainous region where they were rescued by mysterious sherpa-like people and taken to a Shangra-la type place. I believe they were healed by these people and given super-human powers. After which I believe they went on to become crime-fighters? I'm not sure of any of this but I loved this show and none of my sisters remember it! If it sounds familiar to anyone, please let me know if you remember it too or, as my sisters always claim "I must have dreamed it!""
The answer is:
"The Champions"
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October 10, 2006
Buster asked:
"What was the first series Dabney Coleman appeared in?"
The answer is:
"Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman"
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September 28, 2006
Ed asked:
"Who won the first Monday Night Football game and what was the score?"
The answer is:
"Jets 31 Browns 21"
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September 22, 2006
Robert asked:
"I have a vague recollection of a short-lived prime-time half hour comedy show from the mid-sixties (perhaps somewhere from 1964 to 1967). It probably didn't even last a whole season. I believe it starred George Globel (but perhaps it was someone else), as a bumbling fool who, by strange coincidence, just happened to be identical to an infamous foreign spy, called U31. U31, unbeknownst to his unnamed country of origin, was killed by a hit and run driver upon his arrival in the United States. Naturally, the George Gobel character was reluctantly pressed into service by the Federal government to impersonate U31, with predictably funny results. I have no idea what the show was called. I do, however, recall a snippet of the opening jingle..."There was a foreign spy by the name of U31. On his first day in, he's done in, by a hit and run...." That's all I've got. Can anyone tell me what the show was called and when it aired, and if George Gobel was really the star? No such show is listed in George Gobel's filmography."
The answer is:
"'The Double Life of Henry Phyfe' with Red Buttons."
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September 8, 2006
Robert asked:
"I have a vague recollection of a short-lived prime-time half hour comedy show from the mid-sixties (perhaps somewhere from 1964 to 1967). It probably didn't even last a whole season. I believe it starred George Globel (but perhaps it was someone else), as a bumbling fool who, by strange coincidence, just happened to be identical to an infamous foreign spy, called U31. U31, unbeknownst to his unnamed country of origin, was killed by a hit and run driver upon his arrival in the United States. Naturally, the George Gobel character was reluctantly pressed into service by the Federal government to impersonate U31, with predictably funny results. I have no idea what the show was called. I do, however, recall a snippet of the opening jingle..."There was a foreign spy by the name of U31. On his first day in, he's done in, by a hit and run...." That's all I've got. Can anyone tell me what the show was called and when it aired, and if George Gobel was really the star? No such show is listed in George Gobel's filmography."
The answer is:
"'The Double Life of Henry Phyfe' with Red Buttons."
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September 3, 2006
Brian asked:
"It think this was in the late 90's. It was a cop drama and I think it was on around the same time as John Doe. The premise was undercover cops whose precinct was hidden behind the facade of a commercial printer. Even when the cops reported for work and buzzed themselves in, the secretary was often giving printing tips to a customer. When the secretary answered the phone she would always say they only accepted high-volume commercial accounts and recommended the caller to go to an office supply store. The main character was undercover working at a florist (I think) who was having problems with the Russian Mob. This was an excellent series which was cancelled after the Mobsters attacked the store and during the shootout the cop accidentally shot the storekeeper. IIRC the cop's handler helps him to 'cover up' things. Any ideas?"
The answer is:
"Prince Street"
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August 29, 2006
L.O. asked:
"Other than Fred or Lamont, who was the first character to receive a burst of applause just for entering on
Sanford and Son?"
The answer is:
"Aunt Esther"
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August 22, 2006
Marla asked:
"I'm looking for a 90's TV sitcom name of a brother and sister who are aliens...and its not 3rd Rock From The Sun...can you tell me what it is?"
The answer is:
"Aliens in the Family"
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August 14, 2006
Barbara asked:
"What was the first TV show to have a spinoff?"
The answer is:
"December Bride, which was spun off from Pete and Gladys"
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August 12, 2006
Stephanie asked:
"Who were Jed Bartlett's closest advisors during the first year of The West Wing?"
The answer is:
"Josh Lyman (played by Bradley Whitford), Toby Ziegler (Richard Schiff), Sam Seaborn (Rob Lowe), C.J. Cregg (Allison Janney) & Leo McGarry (John Spencer)."
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August 11, 2006
Leeleea13 asked:
"In Saved By The Bell, they are driving in Lisa's parents car after they've been drinking. What was the song on the radio in the car they were singing, before crashing?"
The answer is:
"Wild Thing."
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August 9, 2006
Sid asked:
"What was the cartoon superhero's name who teamed with Dynomutt? Bonus: What was the nickname he had for Dynomutt?"
The answer is:
"Blue Falcon (nickname "BF") who called Dynomutt "Dog Blunder" (based on the dog's handle "Dog Wonder")."
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August 4, 2006
Anthony asked:
"Morley, the fictitious brand of cigarettes made infamous on The X-Files, originally made several appearances on what ground breaking 60's television show?"
The answer is:
"Mission: Impossible"
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August 3, 2006
Naomi asked:
"Can you name all the spinoffs from M*A*S*H?"
The answer is:
"Trapper John MD, After M*A*S*H and if pilots count, W*A*L*T*E*R which never aired."
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August 1, 2006
CJ asked:
"What was the first episode to star the chick and duck in Friends?"
The answer is:
"The One With the Chick and the Duck"
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July 31, 2006
Ian asked:
"Unsure of the year. Must have been late 1970's. Not sure if it was a TV movie or a TV show. One scene that sticks out in my mind: There's a guy (probably about 17-18) and a girl in the front seat of a convertible and a younger boy about 10-12 in the back seat. The younger boy leans over the front seat and looks down the top of the girl and says something like, "Your right Orville (I think that was the name that was said), they're pink. Pink like bubble-gum."
Anyone have any ideas?"
The answer is:
"Drive-In"
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July 30, 2006
Jeffrey asked:
"How many cases did Perry Mason lose?"
The answer is:
"One."
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July 28, 2006
Charlie asked:
"How many shots were fired by The Rifleman in the opening of the show?"
The answer is:
"13"
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July 27, 2006
Heather asked:
"The first Barbie doll commercial aired during what TV show?"
The answer is:
"The Mickey Mouse Club"
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July 26, 2006
Donnie asked:
"What was the only episode of Seinfeld NOT to be titled 'The (blank)'?"
The answer is:
"Male Unbonding. The pilot is also called Good News, Bad News."
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July 25, 2006
Victoria asked:
"What were the titles of the first and last Friends episodes?"
The answer is:
"The One Where Monica Gets A Roommate and The Last One"
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July 24, 2006
George asked:
"What were the final words said by the sergeant before the cops hit the streets on Hill Street Blues? Hint: there's more than one expression here."
The answer is:
"'Hey, let's be careful out there' and 'Remember...let's do it to them before they do it to us.'"
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July 22, 2006
Billy asked:
"How many late night shows did FOX try before giving up on late night weeknight television? Who were the hosts?"
The answer is:
"The Late Show, with Joan Rivers and a ton of other guest hosts including Arsenio Hall. The Chevy Chase Show with Chevy Chase."
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July 21, 2006
Dave asked:
"There was a children's program on PBS in the late 70s early 80s about crime solving kids. The show's title is also the title of a Musical group. Can you name it?"
The answer is:
"The Bloodhound Gang on the show 3-2-1 Contact"
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July 19, 2006
Chez asked:
"When I was younger I remember watching some sort of futuristic/time travel show. It was about a man who received a newspaper every morning with the following days news, before it happened. The show then followed him as he saved people from things like train crashes etc. There was also a cat involved but I can't recall the significance of that. I think it would've aired sometime around 1993, but I can't be sure. Can you tell me the name, please?"
The answer is:
"Early Edition"
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July 18, 2006
Wendy asked:
"What was Kimberly's apartment number on Melrose Place?"
The answer is:
"#7"
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July 17, 2006
Amanda asked:
"What was Johnny Drama's character's name on Viking Quest?"
The answer is:
"Tarvold"
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July 13, 2006
Michelle asked:
"There was a TV episode I saw one time -- sort of like Outer Limits or Twilight Zone where it's one short story told in one show. I believe it was in black and white. There was a young boy who has a set of army men, tanks, etc. and he lives in a rural area or even a farm. The premise of the story is that for some unknown reason, every day more army men and accessories appear. I don't think it took a violent turn and I can't remember more than that but I'd like to see it again and I don't remember which show it was on. Seeing Stephen King's "Battleground" adapted on TV recently reminded me of this old-time episode. Anyone know what this is?"
The answer is:
"Darkroom"
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July 7, 2006
Deborah asked:
"What was the first animated series ever to win a primetime Emmy?"
The answer is:
"The Huckleberry Hound Show"
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July 6, 2006
Opo asked:
"There was a show, in the early to mid 90s I believe, which centered around a family who lived with a puppet (not ALF). As I recall, the puppet had very shaggy hair and may have been a dog yet it talked and made delightful wisecracks with the family. I'm really not sure but I believe it lived in their basement. I'm sorry I can't give more details but I remember so little from the show. Any ideas?"
The answer is:
"Unhappily Ever After"
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July 5, 2006
Bex asked:
"I thought I had seen every episode of Bonanza ever made but, for the life of me, I don't ever remember an episode that explains why Adam Cartwright left the Ponderosa. I don't mean why Pernell Roberts left the show but why the character Adam left the show. Does anyone know the answer?"
The answer is:
"His absence was never explained ...the last episode he filmed was ironically called "Dead and Gone"...then he disappeared..." - Thanks to Lynda
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July 2, 2006
Andrew asked:
"In the early 70’s there was a short-lived show about a guy who once worked on the loading dock (or had some other blue-collar position) but then found himself promoted to the executive suite, and I think he was even on the board of directors. One detail I recall is that the chairman, who was a pretty out-of-touch funny type, carried gold nail clippers. Any idea what the show was?"
The answer is:
"Arnie"
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July 1, 2006
Neil asked:
"What was the late 90's or early 00's FOX show about some young kids living in an apartment in San Francisco? The most distinct thing I remember is that it was a twenty something type of drama that generated a number one song that I think was played by members of the cast."
The answer is:
"The show was The Heights, and the song was How Do You Talk To An Angel."
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June 30, 2006
Paul asked:
"There was a sitcom that ran on one of the Big 3 networks late 90's-early 2000's, starring Justin Louis and Paula Marshall as a suburban couple with 3 kids and the opening theme was a Monkees song but for the life of me, I can't remember what it was called.
Any ideas?"
The answer is:
"Hidden Hills"
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June 28, 2006
Chris asked:
"Jay Leno had a bit part as a motorcycle gang member in what famous TV sitcom which aired from the mid-70's to the mid-80's? "
The answer is:
"Alice"
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June 26, 2006
Violet asked:
"What was the first show to premiere on the FOX network?"
The answer is:
"The Late Show with Joan Rivers"
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June 25, 2006
Alexa asked:
"Who was The Prisoner looking for, and did he ever find that person?"
The answer is:
"Number One, which turned out to be The Prisoner (Number Six) looking at himself in a mirror."
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June 24, 2006
Neil asked:
"Who was the first recurring character to appear on Seinfeld other than the big 4 (Jerry, Elaine, George and Kramer)?"
The answer is:
"Jerry's mom, Helen"
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June 23, 2006
Lou asked:
"What was the name of the dog on Petticoat Junction?"
The answer is:
"Dog or Boy"
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June 22, 2006
Adam asked:
"There was this late 80's/early 90's TV miniseries about some deep ocean explorers who happen upon the intact hull of the (as yet undiscovered) Titanic. One of the divers looks in a window and sees a person peeking out. Fast forward. It turns out that many of the passengers and crew survived the fabled voyage to the bottom of the sea and are now living full, happy lives on board the boarded up bottom feeding leviathan. Using typical TV pretend science, they explain how they survived pressure, oxygen requirements, food needs and waste disposal. There is even a subplot of a romance between one of the diving team members and a second generation cruise passenger. The episode ends with a tantalizing cliffhanger. The diving team has now fully acclimated to the extreme pressures of the depth and can never leave. Sadly, I never saw the "To be continued" episode. What was the name of this awful under the sea fantasy and how does the story end? "
The answer is:
"Goliath Awaits"
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June 21, 2006
Violet asked:
"What was the first primetime network show to be cancelled after airing only one episode?"
The answer is:
"Turn-On"
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June 20, 2006
Casey asked:
"On M*A*S*H, 'Hawkeye' was from Last of the Mohicans. Where did 'Trapper' come from?"
The answer is:
"John McIntyre was discovered with a girl in a bathroom on a train. When found, she said he trapped her. Thus the name."
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June 19, 2006
Jim asked:
"Who was the first African American to portray a character on a TV series?"
The answer is:
"Hattie McDaniel on The Beulah Show"
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June 18, 2006
Bruce asked:
"In the 60's there was a cartoon, with a turtle that always wanted to be something other than just a turtle. He would go to this wizard that was an alligator. He always wound up getting in trouble trying to be something he wasn't, and then in every episode he'd say "Oh please Mr Wizard, I don't wanna be a "(whatever)" (knight, astronaut etc...) anymore". and then the Wizard would say...."Tvizle, tvazle, drazle-drome.... Time for zis vun to come home". What was the name of that cartoon and what was the turtles name?"
The answer is:
"Tutor Turtle"
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June 17, 2006
Scott asked:
"What was the name of the NBC soap, from the mid-late 1980s, that aired at 12:30 ET as a lead-in for Days Of Our Lives, and starred a mostly African-American cast?"
The answer is:
"Generations"
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June 15, 2006
MixedSocks asked:
"ON THE SHOW I DREAM OF JEANNIE, WHY DID MAJOR NELSON AND MAJOR HEALY HAVE DIFFERENT COLOR UNIFORMS? ONE WAS BLUE AND THE OTHER BROWN."
The answer is:
"Major Nelson was in the Air Force. Major Healy was in the Army."
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June 14, 2006
Grau63 asked:
"In Degrassi: The Next Generation, what are all the shows named after (except 2)? "
The answer is:
"Pop songs from the 1980's"
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June 12, 2006
James asked:
"There is a Lost in Space episode where in one of the aliens pad, hanging on the wall is a psychedelic poster of The Beatles. Is anyone aware of this fact, and if so, name the episode."
The answer is:
"The Promised Planet"
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June 8, 2006
Kimberly asked:
"I'm trying to figure out the name of a sitcom that was on in the late 80's, early 90's that took place at the beach. It had either a dentist or a doctor of some sort, that lived with his daughter(s) in a beach house along with a dog??"
The answer is:
"Empty Nest"
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June 4, 2006
Andy asked:
"Back in the 80’s there was an action show which was based around 2 semi truck drivers. Both semi trucks were special, one having an upside down look (the interior at the very bottom of a normal truck cab,) the other also special in its own way. I’m not referring to BJ and the Bear. What show was this?"
The answer is:
"The Highwayman"
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May 25, 2006
Phillip asked:
"How many shows were spun off from the Mary Tyler Moore show?"
The answer is:
"Three - Rhoda, Phyllis and Lou Grant"
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May 19, 2006
Peter asked:
"There was a cop show on one of the cable networks. It may have even jumped from network to another. White “rookie” cop, and black seasoned partner. However, I think they were undead and hunting other demons, and they would run into their own relatives and friends who wouldn’t recognize them? Anyone know this one?"
The answer is:
"G vs. E"
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May 17, 2006
Veronica asked:
"There was a sitcom that I think was in the mid to late 80s that all I remember about it was that the intro would start off with a view of a neighborhood, and the theme song was that one that goes “I like bread and butter, I like toast and jam, that’s what mommy feeds me...something something” and then I believe the show was about a baby that talked (or we heard him, ala “Look Who’s Talking”). Does anyone know? This has bothered me for years."
The answer is:
"Baby Talk"
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May 7, 2006
Tony asked:
"What was this show? It was on ABC or NBC a few years ago. It was about this guy that would travel back in time every time he heard some song play then come back to the present when the song played again. He would back to the 80s when he was a teen and could change things about his life. For example he went back and did something so when he got back to now he was rich. Any ideas?"
The answer is:
"That Was Then"
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May 4, 2006
Tina asked:
"Who played the actress that replaced Flo on Alice and what was her character's name?"
The answer is:
"Belle, played by Diane Ladd"
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April 22, 2006
Elliott asked:
"Marshall's English teacher had a name that befitted the bizarre town of Eerie, Indiana. What was it?"
The answer is:
"Annabelle Lee"
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April 20, 2006
Elly asked:
"Who played the part of Al (the really tall guy whose face is never shown) in the TV series Police Squad!?"
The answer is:
"Tiny Ron Taylor"
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April 17, 2006
Mark asked:
"A lot of the technical type heroes always had a big, RICH, benevolent entity supporting them. Can you name the groups behind the following?"
The Six Million Dollar Man -
Knight Rider -
MacGyver -
The answer is:
"The Six Million Dollar Man - Office of Scientific Investigation (OSI)
Knight Rider - Foundation for Law and Government
MacGyver - Phoenix Foundation"
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April 13, 2006
Dick asked:
"In the British comedy As Time Goes By, where was Jean and Lionel's house located? "
The answer is:
"Holland Park, London"
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April 12, 2006
Jeff asked:
"What band lost on Star Search to the band Sawyer Brown?"
The answer is:
"Picture This"
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April 10, 2006
Dick asked:
"In the British comedy Keeping Up Appearances what does the KH on Onslow's hat stand for?"
The answer is:
"It is FH, not KH, and it stands for Fulton Hogan Ltd."
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April 9, 2006
Kurtis asked:
"There was an 80's show about Merlin in modern day times, and a teen male (maybe in his twenties) who was an auto mechanic or worked at a gas station. In one episode the gas station guy used a spell to split himself into twins, in order to be in two places at once, unfortunately it also made one of him good and one of him evil and of course Merlin rectified everything...this show taught me a lot of great moral lessons. I think that Merlin was played by the same actor that played the judge on "Hardcastle and McCormack" but had no luck searching that path...can anyone help me find Merlin?"
The answer is:
"Mr. Merlin"
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April 7, 2006
Drew asked:
"During the opening credits of the Mary Tyler Moore show, Mary is seen riding an escalator. What direction is she going, and what is the name of the building?"
The answer is:
"Up. IDS Center."
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April 2, 2006
Brant asked:
"What real life father and son appeared in an episode of The Partridge Family?"
The answer is:
"Jack and David Cassidy"
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March 13, 2006
Robert asked:
"What show birthed the term 'sniglets'?"
The answer is:
"It was Rich Hall on Not Necessarily The News."
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March 12, 2006
Spike asked:
"Who were the original three judges on The Gong Show?"
The answer is:
"Peter Lawford, Rip Taylor and Susan George"
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March 11, 2006
Rogue asked:
"There was series in the 70's on NBC starring Robert Conrad as a government agent. What was the name of the show, his co-star's real name and character name, and what agency did the Conrad character work for?"
The answer is:
"A Man Called Sloane. Ji-Tu Cumbuka played his assistant, Torque."
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March 10, 2006
Don asked:
"There was a short lived comedy series, I think it was on ABC, and I can't remember the name. It was about a man who marries a woman back east and she moves to his home in the old west. In one scene in the first episode the husband come back from town. The wife is exhausted. She says to him "I've been sweeping this floor all morning and I can't get it clean". He informs her the cabin has a dirt floor. Any ideas?"
The answer is:
"Best of the West"
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March 7, 2006
Tammy asked:
"Who gave the longest acceptance speech in the history of the televised Oscars?"
The answer is:
"Greer Garson"
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March 3, 2006
Alex asked:
"In one of the episodes of Three's Company, Felipe told us his full name. It had about a dozen names. Does anyone know the answer?"
The answer is:
"Felipe's son had the long name. It was Fernando Valenzuela Felipe Jose Jack Francesco Gomez."
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March 2, 2006
Brant asked:
"The set for The Andy Griffith Show had been previously used in what 50's series?"
The answer is:
"Make Room For Daddy"
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March 1, 2006
Joel asked:
"On what show did Howie Mandel make his television debut?"
The answer is:
"Laugh Trax"
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February 25, 2006
Kitty asked:
"I’m trying to remember the name of a very short-lived TV sitcom that aired on FOX. I want to say it took place somewhere in Canada, but I’m not sure. There was a girl in it, brunette and maybe 20-25 or so, and random things started talking to her like a flamingo on a balloon and a freaky red figurine, among other things. In one episode, there was this other girl that was really blonde and ditzy, she kept referring to the main character’s friend as “Janet” even though that was radically different from her real name. The friend said her real name, and the blonde girl responded by saying “Shalom!” Please help?"
The answer is:
"Wonderfalls"
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February 24, 2006
Brenda asked:
"What was the largest amount of money awarded to a winner of a reality show?"
The answer is:
"Two million dollars on For Love Or Money."
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February 22, 2006
Robert asked:
"Who is the guitar player on the Becker theme song? "
The answer is:
"Bruce Miller"
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February 20, 2006
Elaine asked:
"Who was the first guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show?"
The answer is:
"Margaret Kent, author of How To Marry The Man or Woman of Your Choice"
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February 17, 2006
Judi asked:
"What was the lineup of evening newscasters on the Mary Tyler Moore show and what was the station's name?"
The answer is:
"Ted Baxter ...anchorman....Gordy Howard....weatherman....Andy Rivers...Sportscaster...WJM news..."
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February 16, 2006
Nancy asked:
"Who was the first celebrity eliminated from the first season of Dancing With The Stars?"
The answer is:
"Trista Rehn Sutter"
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February 15, 2006
Derek asked:
"This is an on-going argument I keep having with a friend: On the 80's cartoon show Inspector Gadget, was Dr. Claw's identity ever revealed and if so, who was he revealed to be? I have a faint recollection of Dr. Claw, in one of the final episodes, being revealed as a woman. In the episode, Gadget actually comes in contact with Dr. Claw, but does not recognize her as Dr. Claw, says something like "Excuse me ma'am" and lets her get away, but I could be wrong. My friend believes that an episode reveals Chief Quimby as Dr. Claw, and that he wants to kill Gadget for continuously throwing the exploding notes back into his face, pretty far-fetched. If anyone can give a final, definitive answer to whether or not Claw's identity was revealed IN ANY FORM, I'd be very thankful!"
The answer is:
"Only Dr. Claw's metallic hands and arms are revealed...you never see his face."
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February 13, 2006
Faith asked:
"There was a super hero in the 60s called Eight Man. How did Eight Man get his super power?"
The answer is:
"He was a private investigator working a routine case involving stolen technology when he was mortally wounded. He then became Eight Man a powerful cyborg crime fighter enhanced with a living human brain."
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February 10, 2006
Ronnie asked:
"Who was the first figure skater to have their own TV series?"
The answer is:
"Dick Button"
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February 4, 2006
Barry asked:
"Can't seem to remember the title of a popular but short lived show from 1985 which featured an animated (stop-motion) talking head on a screen. Shortly afterwards the comic strip Doonesbury satired this show using a character resembling Ronald Reagan."
The answer is:
"Max Headroom"
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February 3, 2006
Robyn asked:
"Of the four main characters, who was the last to make their debut on Seinfeld?"
The answer is:
"Elaine"
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January 31, 2006
Rob asked:
"What was that 2001 or so Teen NBC show featuring a girl playing on the boys basketball team featuring Mike Ditka?"
The answer is:
"Hang Time"
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January 29, 2006
John asked:
"Name The Brady Bunch cast member who appeared on Happy Days during its first season..."
The answer is:
"Maureen McCormick"
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January 27, 2006
Eli asked:
"Who was in the original cast of Fridays, the 1980's ABC version of SNL? Michael Richards (Kramer) was one..."
The answer is:
"Jack Burns,Brandis Kemp,Mark Blankfield,Maryedith Burrell,Melanie Chartoff,Larry David,Darrow Igus,Bruce Mahler,Michael Richards,and John Roarke."
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January 26, 2006
Katherine asked:
"On Step By Step, how did Frank and Carol's previous marriages end?"
The answer is:
"Carol's husband died and Franks wife ran off to be a Las Vegas lounge singer."
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January 21, 2006
Tom asked:
"The show is about a newly married couple Jack and somebody. The wife was married three times before, twice to the same guy whose name I am sure was Dante. The other guy was a rich industrialist type. She had three children two girls one boy. The middle girl I remember seeing on a Lois and Clark episode. However, I have not been able to track down the names of any of the actors, the NAME OF THE SHOW, or searching by plot lines has not helped. Can you help end my tormented soul? I cant sleep I cant work."
The answer is:
"Something So Right"
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January 19, 2006
Stephanie asked:
"What was the first show to film an episode on location in Hawaii?"
The answer is:
"Hawaiian Eye"
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January 18, 2006
Thom asked:
"Who was the first person ever eliminated from American Idol?"
The answer is:
"Jim Verraros"
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January 17, 2006
Vicki asked:
"On what network was the Golden Globes first shown, and it what year?"
The answer is:
"NBC, 1964, as part of The Andy Williams Show."
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January 16, 2006
David asked:
"Who was the first professional football player to star in a network television series?"
The answer is:
"Rosie Grier"
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January 15, 2006
Ramon asked:
"What were the first names of Jerry's parents on Seinfeld?"
The answer is:
"Helen and Morty"
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January 13, 2006
Peter asked:
"Which cast member of Saturday Night Live has been on for the longest period of time?"
The answer is:
"Darrell Hammond"
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January 4, 2006
Rick asked:
"What was the first college bowl game that ever aired on national television?"
The answer is:
"The Rose Bowl in 1952."
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January 2, 2006
Willie asked:
"What was the name of the series (cartoon) who's main character was a robot (who used to be human), now turned agent/detective. His name was TOBOR (Robot spelled backwards)."
The answer is:
"Tobor, The 8th Man"
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January 1, 2006
Jothie asked:
"What was the name of a very short lived TV show in the late 80's or early 90's? It featured a Vietnam vet that was wanted for some crime who had to sneak back into the country under an assumed name. He became a children's book writer and was friends with a blind black man (I want to say played by James Earl Jones) who wanted to be a comedian and carried around a small tape recorder to play a laugh track every time he made a joke. The blind man was a computer expert using Braille to read the output and the Vietnam vet was a vigilante by night."
The answer is:
"Sable"
