Test Your TV Trivia Knowledge

1. This year's host, Neil Patrick Harris, can sing, dance, act and host the Tony and Emmy awards. What hobby is he known for?

Wood working

Riding a unicycle while juggling

Horseback riding

Performing magic tricks

Speed knitting

Neil Patrick Harris is known for his diverse talents in singing, dancing, acting, and hosting prestigious award shows like the Tony and Emmy awards. Given his versatile skills, it is reasonable to assume that his hobby would also involve performing and entertaining. Performing magic tricks aligns with his overall profile and adds to his repertoire of talents.

Explanation

Neil Patrick Harris is known for his diverse talents in singing, dancing, acting, and hosting prestigious award shows like the Tony and Emmy awards. Given his versatile skills, it is reasonable to assume that his hobby would also involve performing and entertaining. Performing magic tricks aligns with his overall profile and adds to his repertoire of talents.

2. Eleven people have won all four major annual American entertainment awards: the Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony. These awards honor achievements in television, music or other audio recording, film and theater. Winning all four awards has been referred to as winning the Grand Slam of show business. Which director has won all four?

David Lynch

Wes Anderson

Alan Alda

Mel Brooks

John G. Adolfi

Mel Brooks is the correct answer because he is the director who has won all four major annual American entertainment awards: the Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony. Winning all four awards is considered the Grand Slam of show business.

Explanation

Mel Brooks is the correct answer because he is the director who has won all four major annual American entertainment awards: the Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony. Winning all four awards is considered the Grand Slam of show business.

3. Who is or was the oldest male actor to ever win a Guest Emmy?

Dick van Dyke

Bob Newhart

Morgan Freeman

William Shatner

Jack Paar

At 84, Newhart won a Guest Emmy.

Explanation

At 84, Newhart won a Guest Emmy.

4. Which actor has won the most Emmy Awards?

Carl Reiner

Edward Asner

Steve Martin

Art Carney

Don Knotts

Carl Reiner holds the record with 9 wins. He worked on what would become Your Show of Shows, where he acted and wrote comedy. In 1961, he developed the sitcom The Dick Van Dyke Show and occasionally appeared as the character Alan Brady. He also directed films and wrote novels.

Explanation

Carl Reiner holds the record with 9 wins. He worked on what would become Your Show of Shows, where he acted and wrote comedy. In 1961, he developed the sitcom The Dick Van Dyke Show and occasionally appeared as the character Alan Brady. He also directed films and wrote novels.

5. Neil Patrick Harris will host Sunday's Primetime Emmy awards show. Who hosted the show last year?

Billy Crystal

Jimmy Fallon

Jimmy Kimmel

Ricky Gervais

Hugh Jackman

Jimmy Kimmel hosted the show last year.

Explanation

Jimmy Kimmel hosted the show last year.

6. Sunday's Primetime Emmys show will features a tribute to James Gandolfini, the former star of HBO's "The Sopranos" who died earlier this year. "The Sopranos" received a total of 111 nominations. How many times did James Gandolfini win the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series?

Never

Just once

5 times

3 times

6 times

James Gandolfini won the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series three times.

Explanation

James Gandolfini won the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series three times.

7. What series has won the most Emmys overall?

"Frasier"

"Cheers"

"Hill Street Blues"

"ER"

"Law & Order"

"Frasier" with 37.

Explanation

"Frasier" with 37.

8. Aaron Paul was originally cast for just one season as Jesse Pinkman on "Breaking Bad," but series creator Vince Gilligan changed his mind because of Paul's chemistry with actor Byran Cranston. On what show did Paul make his TV debut?

"Melrose Place"

"Cheers"

"Malcolm in the Middle"

"Friends"

"Beverly Hills, 90210"

"Beverly Hills, 90210" in 1990.

Explanation

"Beverly Hills, 90210" in 1990.

9. Kerry Washington is up for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Olivia Pope in "Scandal." In which of the following movies did she appear?

"Jungle Fever"

"Waiting to Exhale"

"The Last King of Scotland"

"Monster's Ball"

"The Help"

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10. Betty White's iconic career has spanned more than 60 years, and she's won seven Emmy Awards along with many other honors and awards. Of her five nominations below, which did she win an Emmy for, as Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series?

2009's "My Name Is Earl" for playing "Crazy Witch Lady"

2003's "Yes, Dear" for playing Sylvia

1997's "Suddenly Susan" for playing Midge Haber

1996's "The John Larroquette Show" for playing herself

1992's "The Golden Girls" for playing Rose Nylund

Betty White won an Emmy for her role in 1996's "The John Larroquette Show" for playing herself.

Explanation

Betty White won an Emmy for her role in 1996's "The John Larroquette Show" for playing herself.