50 Questions Every TV Junkie Knows The Answer To... Do You?
- by Jacob Ormrod
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It seems to us that we live in a world of escapism, one where we're always trying to find a new way to get out of our own heads and into the fictional worlds offered to us, usually in the hope of getting rid of the stress that our lives bring us on a daily basis. There's nothing wrong with this, but we all know somebody who can take it over the top, with those people usually being ourselves! Yes, we're talking about the television junkies, the ones who just can't seem to stop watching the screen in their living room.
We know there are a lot of us out there, so we wanted to put together a quiz that put all of our knowledge to the test, something that would really separate the part timers from the true television junkies. To do this, we've put together some questions that we think will truly test your television knowledge, that will span the huge number of works that have appeared on the screen to give you a chance to prove how much you truly know and how long you've been sitting in front of it, taking it all in.
So, do you think you're ready to take on this quiz? Want to see exactly how much of a television junkie you truly are? Well then, let's find out!
Which One Of These Is The Longest Running Show?
We wish we could say that it's a real sign of quality when a show manages to hang on and keep going for years and years, but sadly this isn't true. In fact, it's often the opposite. What usually happens is a show becomes huge and therefore a lot of people are making a lot of money out of it. Then, the show will slowly have everything everyone loved about it drained from its roots, never to be the glorious show it once was again.
Name This Famous TV Character
They seem to be trying to pull themselves out of it, but there was a time where it seemed impossible to watch a sitcom that didn't have a fall guy, the sort of character that never really seemed to come out on top, no matter how much they really deserved to. It can be fun to watch somebody being trod on when they deserve it, but watching a caring man repeatedly taught how unfair life can be just gets sad eventually.
The Big Bang Theory Has Never Revealed Penny's What?
We're not going to talk about how much we love this show because we don't want to lie to you, but we also don't think it really deserves the amount of hate that it gets. Honestly, it doesn't make us laugh, and any show that pays their actors this amount of money is never going to be that high up on our list anyway, but does it really kill you so much to have it exist in the world? It brings people joy!
Which Actor Kickstarted Their Career On ER?
One of the weirdest things about seeing where a now famous actor started is seeing how they used to look. We all change a lot as time goes on, and one of the ways we change is physically. Nobody manages to make it to forty looking like they did when they were twenty, and this is something that we should all embrace. People in the public eye often try to fight this, but we all know the best thing to do is accept the passage of time.
Name This Famous TV Character
This man is the definition of somebody that you don't want to mess with, whether you're hanging out with him in the real world or a post-apocalyptic wasteland. While these sorts of characters can often be derivative of what has come before, there is no denying that they're a real joy to watch on screen. For example, this man has become a real fan favorite on the show, despite the fact that he has had the least amount of growth.
What Is The Name Of Rory's Mother In Gilmore Girls?
The concept of directing a piece of art or creativity to a certain audience in particular is one that we have always struggled with, as it implies that your work can only appeal to certain members of the public, which we would say is a sign that you're not doing your job properly. Your work should be reflective of you as a person, not of the sort of people that you're trying to get to watch it. Television writers will often forget this.
Name This Famous TV Character
Have you ever had to work in an office that, you weren't necessarily too good for, but felt as if was slowly going insane around you? This poor guy doesn't feel like he can really believe the things that are happening around him, and while he has a heart of gold, he can also get quite frustrated with the people around him during his work day. Honestly, we can't blame him, as we know they'd drive us insane as well.
Name This Famous TV Character
There are some characters out there that should've probably been killed off ages ago. This man used to be funny and was even used to make insightful points about the real world, but has now outstayed his welcome and been milked for every dollar possible. It's a sad sight, and it's one that we wish was less prevalent in the world of television. If people are making money, they very rarely want to stop being able to make that money.
Which Of These Shows Has The Highest Paid Cast?
Look, we're not one of these people who goes on and on about how the people out there on the streets who are doing the real hard jobs should be making the millions or anything, but when you have television actors whose net worth seems to be going up into the billions as the years go by, you've got a very serious problem. Not only is it depressing to watch, it's incredibly unsustainable to have that sort of growth happening.
From Which Television Show Does The Phrase "Jump The Shark" Come From?
If you truly are a TV junkie, then you should probably know what jumping the shark is, but if not, then we'll explain it to you now. Jumping the shark is when a television show, or more generally a piece of entertainment media, goes so far into the ludicrous that they lose all credibility. It usually happens when the writers start running out of ideas because the show should've been shut down a long time ago, but in America, shows never go away...
What Is The First Line In The Walking Dead Pilot?
Yes, that's right, we want you to think all the way back to the beginning if you can manage it! We don't even think that the writers of the pilot expected the show to go for this long, as they actually intended for the entire show to just be one mini-series. When they saw how popular this show could turn out to be, they decided to just go for it, planning out yet another series after the one they'd already written.
Which Actor Kickstarted Their Career On Mork And Mindy?
For any actor out there who feels down on their look, it's stories like this should really have you continuing on with your dream, as they're a sign that no matter where you are in your career, there's always room for improvement. You never know what your next role will be able to bring you when it comes to fame and riches. Keep your eye on the prize because even your favorite actors had to start somewhere in this world.
Name This Famous TV Character
It's this sort of character that will often get a high viewership on the television, despite the fact that they're bringing much in the way of character development. This government agent seems to stay exactly the same throughout the entire show he appears in, and yet through sheer dramatic tension, the writers were able to keep people tuning in for years. Don't underestimate the power of putting people on the edge of their seat. You might end up paying for it.
Name This Famous TV Character
This man has decided to take his years worth of studying how to help people and put it into a more friendly format, appearing on the radio so that people can ring in and talk to him about their problems. Having somebody like that on the front lines, somebody who actually wants to help people, is fantastic, as they're usually hidden behind a lot of barriers in this world. We know that it's just a fiction but it's still great.
Which Is The First Game Of Thrones Character To Kill A White Walker?
One of the problems with having a killing machine in your show, one that seems to be relatively unstoppable, is that you end up removing a lot of the dramatic tension. Sure, it might seem like you're ramping it up at first, but unless you make it possible for your protagonists to overcome the odds, then it won't take long before your audience starts to get bored with what you're handing them. Sure, they have to believe they're in danger, but it has to be danger they can overcome.
Who's Life Does Narco's Detail And Dramatise?
Choosing to take the life of a real person and attempting to adapt it for the television screen is something that can go horribly wrong. Narcos has managed to incredibly well, in part due to the writing and in part to having a thrilling group of stories to dramatise for a television audience. However, if you're really a writer who cares about authenticity, you have to make sure that you're able to balance entertainment with fact when you take on a story like this one.
Which Actress Appears In Every Series Of American Horror Story?
When we were younger, horror was never something we cared about, and it was only when we got older that we found out that there is a type of horror for everyone out there. No matter what your fear is, somebody has found a way to exploit that fear in the name of creativity. We think that television is a fantastic medium for horror, as it gives the tension the true build up that it deserves. They're best watched on a binge.
Name This Famous TV Character
One of the problems with make a brilliant character who is actually a horrible human being, is that less intelligent members of the audience will start to hold them up as brilliant people, people who should be listened to in real life. This man may be one of the greatest doctors in the world of television, but that doesn't excuse the rest of his personality. He was written to be disliked, not to be held up as some sort of misanthropic messiah.
Which Of These Shows Was Based On A UK Original?
Okay, so this is a form of adaptation that we can actually get on board with, as long as it attempts to change quite a lot from the original source material. By moving over a show from one country to another, you're allowing the writers a chance to show how the story and narrative would change based on where it was set, which can be very interesting. Sadly, sometimes people don't bother to change anything and even use the same script.
Name This Famous TV Character
This woman is powerful, which we think is a great addition to any television show that you care to mention. There are too many shows out there that cater to men and their power fantasies, so to have a woman that bucks that trend is not only interesting, but sends an important message to the audience. Most men in the real world wouldn't mess with this young woman, which isn't something you can say for many other female television characters.
What Was The First Netflix Original Show To Get Cancelled?
It's actually a great thing when you see companies like Netflix start to throw their money at creators, as it has brought out some absolutely fantastic shows. It gives people a chance that maybe weren't able to break into the more traditional form of television. The business can be restrictive and stop people from creating their vision, so people like Netflix step in and make people's dreams come true. We get to enjoy the brilliant entertainment that comes out of it.
Who Played Clarke Kent In Smallville?
Some characters will always be iconic, and Superman is one of those characters. He has been in so many film and television adaptations at this point that it would be insane to think that they'll ever stop. Not only has he proven himself to be a money maker, he also allows the audience to really escape into a world that is otherwise impossible to experience. None of us will ever have superpowers, but through entertainment, we can see what it would be like to.
Name This Famous TV Character
This crazy guy proved that there's no end to what sort of characters might walk into your life or where you'll be getting inspiration from next. While the character may seem almost impossible in the real world, the writers have gone on record as saying that he is based on an actual human being, somebody that one of them used to live next door to in real life. We still can't believe it, no matter how much people may tell us it's true.
What Ethnicity Are The Majority Of Characters In The Sopranos?
The greatest television shows out there are the ones that truly pick apart and rearrange the way we see the world around us. They fight stereotypes, while also giving an honest portrayal of how some of us live. This is the sort of thing that some people find too difficult to watch, as it gets way too close to home, but we think it's what brings out the best in the medium and we hope people never stop writing this television gold.
Who Created Beavis And Butthead?
This, and other cartoons created around the time that had a similar anarchic style, were the turning point at which cartoons became more than just something we sat kids in front of to get a bit of peace and quiet. Yes, they were puerile and had stupid jokes in them, but they also sometimes made nuanced point and had subject matter in them that made them tantalising to both children and adults alike. Now, we have loads of cartoons aimed at both adults and children.
Which Of These Actors Didn't Appear On Friends?
When you're a show as big as Friends, you can pretty much guarantee that people are going to want to guest star on your show, no matter what the character they'll be playing is like. Not only do they know that they can probably get quite the wad of money out of it, they can be sure that their appearance will be watched by millions of people across the world. That is the sort of thing that actors are rarely offered.
Where Is The Walking Dead Set?
Why people choose to set their fiction where they do is something that can be very interesting to look into, as it often has a lot more nuanced thought put into it than you'd originally think. Not only can it have symbolic meaning, it can be for purely practical reasons, as the creators want to make sure that their setting gives them everything they need to tell the story and narrative that they want to tell. Thought has to go into all of this stuff,.
Name This Famous TV Character
It's no surprise that when people are looking for escapism, they can find themselves attracted to fantasy worlds and science fiction, plots and narratives that could never happen in real life, as it allows them to truly escape from the mundanity of life. That's why this man is living the dream of many television and science fiction nerds out there, investigating paranormal activities across America and taking down whatever the cause is. That's the sort of life people like to escape to!
What is Mr Burns' First Name?
The want to make fun of those evil people at the top, the people who hoard all the money for themselves and never want to help others, is a natural want. It's something we should embrace whenever we find ourselves coming up against it. Some always argue that people are just jealous, but if you actually think it's jealousy to say that people shouldn't hoard money and that everyone should look after everyone else, we don't think that you've thought about it enough.
Which Character Doesn't Move To New York In The Last Episode Of Boy Meets World?
There's a certain audience for these sorts of shows, an audience that usually consists of young people, but that doesn't mean that older people don't watch them too. There's a certain nostalgia to it. Watching the kids try to navigate their lives, learn who they are and deal with problems that now seem pretty irrelevant once you're older, can make people remember the times that they suffered as a youngster. It's a powerful attraction for a lot of people and can bring in a big audience.
How Old Is Rory In Gilmore Girls When She Dates Dean For The Second Time?
Maybe it's just the sort of people that we hang out or have met throughout our lives, but it always seems like television characters are much more willing to go back to their exes than people in the real world, which we're not so sure is a positive message to be sending, especially when you look at the audience that these sorts of shows are aimed at. Usually, if they're your ex, then they're your ex for a reason, so think long and hard before going back to them.
Which Character Needed To Be Saved In Heroes To Save The World?
Something that writers can do if they want to try and keep their show in the minds of their audience is come up with a memorable phrase or moment, a sort of catchphrase for the people watching to repeat in the future. This will ensure that your show stays in their mind for longer, and that they will then talk about your show with other people, thereby increasing your audience. It's a cheap trick, but it's an effective one as well.
Which Of These Shows Is Based On A Book Series?
Choosing to adapt a form of entertainment from one medium to another isn't something we technically have a problem with, but we do consider it a sign that things aren't going to well in the world of creativity. We should be pushing for people to create new things, letting their imagination push past what others have already created. However, there is a lot of money in this sort of thing, so people will always find their way towards doing it.
Finish The Show Title: Rick And?
If you're a fan, then we know that this question won't be a problem for you at all, but then if you're a fan, there's a chance that you're part of the reason we struggle to enjoy this show anymore. It's interesting to see how things like the internet have made it possible for fans to ruin the shows that they love so much. People just take it too far, ruining what was once a genuinely good show by doing things like demanding Szechuan sauce!
Which Of These Shows Revived Matthew Mcconaughey's Career?
Not only should actors who haven't made it bear in mind that there is nowhere to go but up, people who feel as if they've become stagnant in their career should note how well people are able to change their public perception. This man spent most of the beginning of his career appearing in films that were panned and left people thinking that he had nothing to really offer in the world of cinema. He was able to turn this around and prove us wrong.
Which Of These Coen Brother's Films Was Adapted Into A Television Show?
Even were excited when we heard about this adaptation, as the Coen Brothers have proven themselves to be absolutely brilliant at making films. Not only that, but the adaptation was of one of our favorite films of all time, so we didn't even care if it didn't live up to the hype. We just wanted to see what these people could cook up with some of the best source material out there. That's right, even we can have our cynicism broken from time to time.
Which Of These Shows Had To Kill Off A Character Due To The Actor's Misconduct?
We have seen over the past couple of years that there is a huge amount of sleaze and misconduct that people have been ignoring in showbiz for far too long. There are those who argue that it is not as bad as we all say it is, but those people only seem to fear that they might have to change their ways. These are the people that stand between us and a future where everyone can feel safe and equal.
Which Of These Shows Is Based On A Comic Book?
We feel like the world is finally getting to a point where the general consensus is that comic books are a legitimate art form, and all we can say is that it's about time. Comic books are their own form of art and are able to tell stories and narratives that other mediums just couldn't get away with. Seeing these adapted into television shows can be interesting, and have proven popular. They've also helped people get into the comic books they're based on.
Which Of These Series Foresaw Obama's Presidency?
They often say that life imitates art, which really is bound to happen if you're writing about the real world. It won't take long before you hit on something that is then followed by it happening again outside of the television, as there's only a certain number of things that can take place on Earth. If you're staying well within the realms of possibility, don't be surprised if your creativity then starts to become true before your very eyes. Scary.
Name This Famous TV Character
While we're generally against the concept of spin-offs, this guy heads up what is quite possibly the best spin-off show that has ever existed. Sure, he came from one of the most critically acclaimed shows of all time and people didn't see how the writers could continue to top themselves. However, they managed it. Anybody who isn't watching this show deserves to give it a chance, just to see how a conman can become one of the most interesting characters out there.
Name This Famous TV Character
There's a very important discussion n television and Hollywood about whether or not we should be having people who don't fit the minority that their portraying in a show that is attempting to accurately portray that minority. This doesn't just come down to race or gender either, as there are many types of people out there who are not first choice when it comes to playing somebody who is close themselves when it comes to mental health or sexuality either.
Name This Famous TV Character
Breaking Bad was a fantastic show for so many reasons, but one of the things that really made us latch onto the writing as something special is the way they were able to give each and every character a believable narrative arc. Nobody in Breaking Bad didn't change over their five seasons together, and you were able to understand the change taking place in all of them. That is not something that you can say about many television shows out there.
Name This Famous TV Character
This guy is a type of character that we have to admit we're sick of seeing in comedies, as they continue to explain away the horrible treatment of women by men who should really no better in a modern society. Not only that, but this man would have no friends in real life, and yet everybody seems to love him. Charm can only get you so far in this world, but in television, it seems to get you everywhere you want.
Name This Famous TV Character
While some of the best television and film out there is based on telling a coherent story well, there is some that is about pushing the boat out as far as possible to see how far they can take the audience with them. Surrealism can be a fantastic way to shine the weirdness of the world back on itself, or it can just be a way of creating something that is so unlike anything else, which is just as important.
Name This Famous TV Character
Comedy can come in many forms, the ability to bring laughter out of people being a true talent that only some people are ever truly great at. This character is able to bring laughter out of the audience by being a truly horrible person, someone who is so clueless to their actual situation and is unable to see the reality because of their life of privilege and luxury. This sort of comedy, the comedy that hits up rather than down, is the best if you ask us.
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Some would argue that the best children's television is the shows that appeal to everyone rather than writing something they know that only children will like. Not only does this widen your appeal to a bigger audience, but it also allows your show the chance to blossom into a real hit. It will be remembered for much more than just entertaining children, as you chose to widen the scope of what you could achieve, something that can be a real boost.
Name This Famous TV Character
The best television shows out there are the ones that don't paint situations or human beings as black or white, as we all know that this isn't true. People are complex, and while some may choose to do things that others would find wrong, that doesn't mean they don't do things that others would find right. This can be difficult to write well, which is why some shows don't even bother, but those are shows that won't be remembered for decades to come.
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Many television shows out there attempt to pull in an audience by showing us a world that we couldn't possibly experience in real life, but this doesn't mean that they have to start going all fantasy on us either. Many shows choose to go back in time, giving us an insight into a world that no longer exists, a culture that is no longer part of who we are anymore. If done right, these shows can be amazing portals through time.
Name This Famous TV Character
One of the last frontiers in this world is space. No matter how good our technology is, we have not been able to explore space in the way that we would all truly like to, giving us an in depth look at what life may lurk on the outer reaches of the Universe. This is why entertainment media has written many aliens into the cultural consciousness. We would love to understand people that aren't human, which is why we write these characters.
Name This Famous TV Character
The entertainment industry has had an obsession with organized crime for decades now, which is no real surprise when you think about it. Not only does it reflect what is actually happening in real life, but it's a way for writers to have an immediate sense of drama. All they have to do is outline exactly what these people get up to, and it makes the audience sit up and take notice, usually on the edge of their seat as well.