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    The title character from the 1980's TV series "Max Headroom" was named after what?

    • A Slug
    • A Company
    • A Warning Sign
    • A Hacker
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  • 2. 

    The only color episode of the 1957-66 series "Perry Mason" was "The Case of the" what?

    • Funny Frankfurter

    • Perjured Parrot

    • Twice-Told Twist

    • Happy Hooligan

    Correct Answer
    A. Twice-Told Twist
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Twice-Told Twist". "Perry Mason" was a black and white series that aired from 1957 to 1966. However, there was one episode that was shot in color, and that episode was titled "The Case of the Twice-Told Twist". This episode stands out from the rest of the series because of its unique color format.

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  • 3. 

    In the "Cardiac" episode of "Eleventh Hour", a poison derived from what plant is used?

    • Poison Ivy

    • Yew

    • Arugula

    • Foxglove

    Correct Answer
    A. Foxglove
    Explanation
    In the "Cardiac" episode of "Eleventh Hour", the poison used is derived from the Foxglove plant. Foxglove contains a compound called digitalis, which can be toxic if ingested. This plant has been historically used in medicine to treat heart conditions, but in the episode, it is used as a deadly poison.

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  • 4. 

    In the series premiere of "Mad Men", what brand of cigarettes is the agency promoting?

    • Marlboro

    • Death

    • Lucky Strike

    • Kool

    Correct Answer
    A. Lucky Strike
    Explanation
    In the series premiere of "Mad Men", the agency is promoting the brand of cigarettes called Lucky Strike. This can be inferred from the question which asks about the brand of cigarettes being promoted in the episode.

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  • 5. 

    Who played Tessa Campanelli on the series "Degrassi High"?

    • Michelle Goodeve

    • Alice Veryspecialepisode

    • Kirsten Bourne

    • Cathy Keenan

    Correct Answer
    A. Kirsten Bourne
    Explanation
    Kirsten Bourne played the character Tessa Campanelli on the series "Degrassi High".

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  • 6. 

    What 1972 horror film stars DeForest Kelley as Elgin Clark?

    • Them

    • Attack Of The Fluffy Bunnies

    • Night Of The Lepus

    • The Horror Of The Heights

    Correct Answer
    A. Night Of The Lepus
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Night Of The Lepus. In this 1972 horror film, DeForest Kelley portrays the character Elgin Clark. The movie revolves around a small town being terrorized by giant mutant rabbits. Kelley's character is likely involved in the attempts to stop or escape from these monstrous creatures.

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  • 7. 

    What Preston Sturges movie ends with the birth of sextuplets?

    • The Lady Eve

    • Sullivan's Travels

    • The Uncomfortable Pregnancy

    • The Miracle Of Morgan's Creek

    Correct Answer
    A. The Miracle Of Morgan's Creek
    Explanation
    "The Miracle Of Morgan's Creek" is the correct answer because this Preston Sturges movie concludes with the birth of sextuplets. The film follows the story of Trudy Kockenlocker, who becomes pregnant after a wild night but can't remember who the father is. Chaos ensues as her sister and a soldier who is in love with her try to help her cover up the situation. In the end, Trudy gives birth to sextuplets, adding to the comedic and unexpected nature of the film's conclusion.

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  • 8. 

    The fake movie trailers in "The Kentucky Fried Movie" are all for films produced by whom?

    • Steven Spielberg

    • Douglas F. DeCorman

    • Lassie

    • Samuel L. Bronkowitz

    Correct Answer
    A. Samuel L. Bronkowitz
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Samuel L. Bronkowitz. In "The Kentucky Fried Movie," all of the fake movie trailers are for films produced by Samuel L. Bronkowitz. This is evident from the options provided and the fact that the question specifically asks about the producer of these trailers in the movie.

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  • 9. 

    Who hosted the first season of the Discovery Channel show "How It's Made"?

    • Elves

    • Edward Valenti

    • Mark Tewksbury

    • June Wallack

    Correct Answer
    A. Mark Tewksbury
    Explanation
    Mark Tewksbury hosted the first season of the Discovery Channel show "How It's Made."

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  • 10. 

    In season five of "Angel", what puppet show is putting children into comas?

    • The Laughalong Hour

    • Snorty The Horse

    • The Muppet Show

    • Smile Time

    Correct Answer
    A. Smile Time
    Explanation
    In season five of "Angel", the puppet show that is putting children into comas is called "Smile Time".

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  • 11. 

    Who provides the voice of the parrot in the 1955 film "The Ladykillers"?

    • Katie Johnson

    • Polly W. Cracker

    • Alec Guinness

    • Peter Sellers

    Correct Answer
    A. Peter Sellers
    Explanation
    Peter Sellers provides the voice of the parrot in the 1955 film "The Ladykillers".

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  • 12. 

    In what early episode of "House" does House tell his own story to a group of students?

    • DNR

    • Three Stories

    • Poison

    • Irritating Lame Doctor

    Correct Answer
    A. Three Stories
    Explanation
    In the early episode "Three Stories" of the TV show "House," House tells his own story to a group of students. This episode is unique as it uses a narrative structure where House recounts three different medical cases to the students, while also revealing details about his own personal life and medical career. Through these stories, House imparts important lessons about diagnosing patients and challenges the conventional wisdom of his colleagues. Overall, "Three Stories" is a pivotal episode that delves into House's character and showcases his unconventional approach to medicine.

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  • 13. 

    In the "CSI: Miami" episode "Dead Woman Walking", iodine-131 in what poisons a lawyer?

    • Butterflies

    • Martinis

    • Orange Juice

    • Lasagna

    Correct Answer
    A. Orange Juice
    Explanation
    In the "CSI: Miami" episode "Dead Woman Walking", iodine-131 is found in orange juice, which poisons a lawyer.

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  • 14. 

    What ghost haunts Becca in a third-season episode of "Ghost Whisperer"?

    • Laurie

    • Casper

    • Alma

    • Daniel

    Correct Answer
    A. Daniel
    Explanation
    In a third-season episode of "Ghost Whisperer," Becca is haunted by a ghost named Daniel.

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  • 15. 

    In the first season of "Ghost Whisperer", a donor wants to find whoever got what organ?

    • Heart

    • Kidney

    • Liver

    • Nose

    Correct Answer
    A. Heart
    Explanation
    In the first season of "Ghost Whisperer", a donor wants to find whoever got a heart transplant. This suggests that the donor is searching for the recipient of their donated heart organ.

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  • 16. 

    Who played six women in "Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines"?

    • Catherine Deneuve

    • Brigitte Bardot

    • Irina Demick

    • I.M. Legion

    Correct Answer
    A. Irina Demick
    Explanation
    Irina Demick played six women in "Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines."

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  • 17. 

    In the first two seasons of "Miami Vice", Crockett's "Ferrari" was actually what car?

    • Beetle

    • Corvette

    • Yugo

    • Charger

    Correct Answer
    A. Corvette
    Explanation
    In the first two seasons of "Miami Vice", Crockett's "Ferrari" was actually a Corvette. This means that the car portrayed as a Ferrari in the show was actually a Chevrolet Corvette.

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  • 18. 

    Who on "CSI: New York" is accidentally exposed to AIDS-infected blood in Season Three?

    • Horatio

    • Danny

    • Stella

    • Lindsay

    Correct Answer
    A. Stella
    Explanation
    Stella is accidentally exposed to AIDS-infected blood in Season Three of "CSI: New York".

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  • 19. 

    In a season-five episode of the series "Cold Case", a music-box bomb plays what tune?

    • John Henry

    • Afternoon Delight

    • Macarthur Park

    • 1812 Overture

    Correct Answer
    A. John Henry
    Explanation
    In the season-five episode of "Cold Case," a music-box bomb plays the tune "John Henry."

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  • 20. 

    Who is the final opponent of the Dillon Panthers in Season Two of "Friday Night Lights"?

    • Oakesdale School Of Ballet

    • Milbank

    • West Oak

    • South Pines

    Correct Answer
    A. South Pines
    Explanation
    In Season Two of "Friday Night Lights," the final opponent of the Dillon Panthers is South Pines.

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  • 21. 

    What gaming company does Bill Henrickson want to buy in the second season of "Big Love"?

    • Jersey Gaming

    • Sucker Bet Gaming

    • Weber Gaming

    • McCormick Gaming

    Correct Answer
    A. Weber Gaming
    Explanation
    In the second season of "Big Love," Bill Henrickson wants to buy Weber Gaming.

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  • 22. 

    Who plays Casey on the series "Degrassi High"?

    • Andrew Lockie

    • Charles Montgomery Burns

    • Amy Millan

    • Andy Chambers

    Correct Answer
    A. Andrew Lockie
  • 23. 

    The body of what singer is found by a road in the third season of "Bones"?

    • Lesley Bitter

    • Albert Fairly Bland

    • Tommy Sour

    • Edward Sweet

    Correct Answer
    A. Tommy Sour
    Explanation
    In the third season of "Bones", the body of Tommy Sour, a singer, is found by a road.

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  • 24. 

    What locomotive was used in both TV's "The Wild Wild West" and the Western "Red River"?

    • Dayton

    • Inyo

    • Mongo

    • Yoyo

    Correct Answer
    A. Inyo
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Inyo. The Inyo locomotive was used in both TV's "The Wild Wild West" and the Western film "Red River".

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  • 25. 

    Who plays Agnes DiPesto on the TV series "Moonlighting"?

    • Allyce Beasley

    • Cybill Shepherd

    • Annie Potts

    • Bruce Willis

    Correct Answer
    A. Allyce Beasley
    Explanation
    Allyce Beasley plays Agnes DiPesto on the TV series "Moonlighting".

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  • 26. 

    Who is revealed to be a spy in the third season finale of the show "Numb3rs"?

    • Colby

    • Amita

    • Charlie

    • The Chalkboard

    Correct Answer
    A. Colby
    Explanation
    In the third season finale of the show "Numb3rs," it is revealed that Colby is a spy. This suggests that Colby has been secretly working for an opposing organization or agency, betraying the trust of his colleagues. The revelation adds a twist to the storyline and creates suspense and intrigue for the audience.

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  • 27. 

    At what time does the fifth season of "24" begin and end?

    • 5:00 P.M.

    • 7:00 A.M.

    • 1:00 A.M.

    • Teatime

    Correct Answer
    A. 7:00 A.M.
    Explanation
    The fifth season of "24" begins and ends at 7:00 A.M. This can be inferred from the fact that the options given are all different times, and the correct answer is the only one that is in the A.M. time frame. Additionally, "24" is a TV show that follows the events of a 24-hour period in real-time, so it makes sense for the season to begin and end in the morning.

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  • 28. 

    Max Headroom from the TV series was an electronic version of which personality?

    • James Dean

    • Edison Carter

    • Barney The Dinosaur

    • Bryce Lynch

    Correct Answer
    A. Edison Carter
    Explanation
    Max Headroom from the TV series was an electronic version of Edison Carter. Edison Carter was a television reporter who suffered a near-fatal accident and had his mind copied into a computer system, resulting in the creation of Max Headroom. Max Headroom became a popular character known for his glitchy, stuttering speech and satirical commentary on media and society.

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  • 29. 

    In Episode Seven of "Punk'd", what is the segment with the singer Pink called?

    • Paint It Pink

    • Pink And Blue

    • Pinking Shears

    • Pinching Pink

    Correct Answer
    A. Pinching Pink
    Explanation
    In Episode Seven of "Punk'd", the segment with the singer Pink is called "Pinching Pink".

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  • 30. 

    What primate-themed reality show began airing on Animal Planet in November 2007?

    • Orangutan Island

    • Escape To Chimp Eden

    • Potty Pottos In Purple Pants

    • Spider Monkey Saga

    Correct Answer
    A. Orangutan Island
    Explanation
    Orangutan Island is the correct answer because it is a primate-themed reality show that began airing on Animal Planet in November 2007. This show focuses on the lives of orangutans and their interactions on an island sanctuary.

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  • 31. 

    Which wedding show on WE in 2004 featured Thuy, Adrianna and Jada in Episode One?

    • Runaway Brides

    • Sweating Your Wedding

    • Bridezillas

    • Run, Bridesmaids, Run!

    Correct Answer
    A. Bridezillas
    Explanation
    In 2004, the wedding show on WE that featured Thuy, Adrianna, and Jada in Episode One was "Bridezillas."

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  • 32. 

    To what show did Woody Thompson of "Pop-Up Video" add pop-ups for "Nick at Nite" in 2001?

    • Star Trek

    • I Love Lucy

    • Mr. Popper's Penguins

    • The Brady Bunch

    Correct Answer
    A. The Brady Bunch
    Explanation
    Woody Thompson of "Pop-Up Video" added pop-ups for "Nick at Nite" in 2001 to the show "The Brady Bunch".

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  • 33. 

    What character slips on a banana peel at the end of "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World"?

    • Melville Crump

    • Curious George

    • Smiler Grogan

    • Mrs. Marcus

    Correct Answer
    A. Mrs. Marcus
    Explanation
    In the movie "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World," Mrs. Marcus slips on a banana peel at the end. This is a classic comedic trope where a character unexpectedly loses their footing and falls due to a banana peel on the ground. In this case, it adds to the chaotic and humorous nature of the film's ending.

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  • 34. 

    What was the first episode of the TV show "After the Attack"?

    • Cougar And Moose

    • Wolf And Bison

    • Hamster And Mosquito

    • Kangaroo And Crocodile

    Correct Answer
    A. Cougar And Moose
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Cougar And Moose" because it is the first episode of the TV show "After the Attack". This episode likely introduces the concept and theme of the show, showcasing a story involving a cougar and a moose, which may involve a predator-prey dynamic or a survival story.

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  • 35. 

    What zoo animal is discovered eating a person in the "CSI: New York" episode "Zoo York"?

    • Tiger

    • Panda

    • Crocodile

    • Hyena

    Correct Answer
    A. Tiger
    Explanation
    In the "CSI: New York" episode "Zoo York," a tiger is discovered eating a person. This indicates that the correct answer is Tiger.

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  • 36. 

    Who brings Ecstasy to a party in the season-one finale of "Degrassi: The Next Generation"?

    • J.T.

    • Druggie

    • Ashley

    • Emma

    Correct Answer
    A. J.T.
    Explanation
    In the season-one finale of "Degrassi: The Next Generation," J.T. brings Ecstasy to a party.

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  • 37. 

    In the second season of "Bones", Hodgkins spells out "Be my love" with what glowing items?

    • Comets

    • Crab Legs

    • Glow Sticks

    • Fireflies

    Correct Answer
    A. Crab Legs
    Explanation
    In the second season of "Bones," Hodgkins spells out "Be my love" with crab legs. This is an unusual and creative way to express affection, as crab legs are not typically associated with romantic gestures. It adds a unique and memorable element to the scene, showcasing Hodgkins' quirky personality and his willingness to think outside the box.

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  • 38. 

    On the series "CSI", who is Catherine Willows' father?

    • Sam Braun

    • Al Robbins

    • John Watson

    • Warrick Brown

    Correct Answer
    A. Sam Braun
    Explanation
    Sam Braun is the correct answer because in the TV series "CSI," it is revealed that Catherine Willows' biological father is Sam Braun. Sam Braun is a wealthy casino owner in Las Vegas and he has a complicated relationship with Catherine throughout the show. This information is established in various episodes, including the season 1 episode "Anonymous" where Braun's paternity is confirmed through a DNA test.

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  • 39. 

    What horror film does Lucy make in the first season of "Degrassi High"?

    • Attack Of The Prom Dress

    • It Creeps

    • The Ravening Lizard

    • The Thing From Beneath The Earth

    Correct Answer
    A. It Creeps
    Explanation
    In the first season of "Degrassi High," Lucy makes a horror film titled "It Creeps." This suggests that Lucy is interested in the horror genre and has the creative ability to produce a film. The title "It Creeps" implies a sense of suspense and fear, which aligns with the horror genre.

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  • 40. 

    Jane Betts plays what villain in a "Night of the Samurai" episode of "The Wild Wild West"?

    • Madame Moustache

    • The Smiler

    • Legless Iguana

    • Lady Dragon

    Correct Answer
    A. Madame Moustache
    Explanation
    In the "Night of the Samurai" episode of "The Wild Wild West," Jane Betts plays the villain Madame Moustache. This suggests that the character she portrays is a female villain with a distinctive mustache, which adds to her unique and memorable appearance.

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  • 41. 

    What reality show wants to film Christian and Sean in Season Five of "Nip/Tuck"?

    • Cut And Paste

    • Plastic Fantastic

    • Lifters

    • New Nifty Noses

    Correct Answer
    A. Plastic Fantastic
    Explanation
    In Season Five of "Nip/Tuck," the reality show that wants to film Christian and Sean is "Plastic Fantastic."

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