Let's play sitcom trivia

[mstewart]

Can you identify this sitcom actress: She was the very first female co-host of Good Morning America, co-starred with Dick Van Dyke in a sitcom and is a dynamic singer. Who is she?

I invite anyone with a question or identifying a personality. Hope we can get a lot of participation on this.

[TJL]

Nancy Dussault, who later went on to star with Ted Knight in "Too Close For Comfort."



;)

[mstewart]

Originally posted by TJL
Nancy Dussault, who later went on to star with Ted Knight in "Too Close For Comfort."



;)

GOOD ANSWER

[Janice]

Who was a teen on a 50s sitcom, Elvis' co-star in beach movies, and on a hit sitcom in the 90s?

[TJL]

I think I know that one, but I'll give someone else a chance to answer...

;)

[Eddie Haskell]

Shelley Fabares

[Eddie Haskell]

What was George Costanza's password for the ATM?

[*GoodMorningCalgary*]

bosco?

[Janice]

Who was called, The Human Joke Machine, in real life and the sitcom he acted in?

[Janice]

Originally posted by Eddie Haskell
Shelley Fabares
You got it!

[dlemond]

Originally posted by Janice
Who was called, The Human Joke Machine, in real life and the sitcom he acted in?

Morey Amsterdam

[Janice]

Originally posted by dlemond


Morey Amsterdam
Score one for you!

[Jimbo]

Originally posted by Janice
Who was a teen on a 50s sitcom, Elvis' co-star in beach movies, and on a hit sitcom in the 90s?

I'm taking a guess here: was it Shelly Fabares? (I may have misspelled her last name).

[Janice]

Originally posted by Jimbo


I'm taking a guess here: was it Shelly Fabares? (I may have misspelled her last name).
That's it Jimbo, and you spelled it correctly too. :)

[Jimbo]

Originally posted by Janice

That's it Jimbo, and you spelled it correctly too. :)

Thanks Janice! - although I just realized that "Eddie Haskell" beat me to it!

Speaking of Eddie Haskell, what job did Ken Osmond hold for a number of years with the city of Los Angeles after his stint on "Leave It To Beaver"?

[TJL]

I believe he was a Police Officer, he said crossing his fingers...

[Brian Damage]

Was it a councilman?

[Jimbo]

Originally posted by TJL
I believe he was a Police Officer, he said crossing his fingers...

Correct-A-Mundo!

[Janice]

Who, a master of one-liners, bearing a photo of Hawkeye Pierce holding a martini, has enough knowledge of entertainment trivia to last several lifetimes?
:lol:

[Jimbo]

Originally posted by Janice
Who, a master of one-liners, bearing a photo of Hawkeye Pierce holding a martini, has enough knowledge of entertainment trivia to last several lifetimes?
:lol:

I believe it is TJL, he said crossing his fingers.

[Janice]

Originally posted by Jimbo


I believe it is TJL, he said crossing his fingers.
Uncross those fingers. You got it. ;)

[TJL]

:blush:

So kind...

;)

[TJL]

Let's try a little "Cheers" trivia.

This actor was originally cast to play Sam Malone, and he later went on to star in an NBC drama of his own.

Name that actor!

[Jimbo]

Okay, here's another:

On the TV version of M*A*S*H, someone other than William Christopher played the role of Father Mulcahy in the first episode. What is the actor's name?

(By the way, this person bore a strong resemblence to William Christopher)

[Jimbo]

Originally posted by TJL
Let's try a little "Cheers" trivia.

This actor was originally cast to play Sam Malone, and he later went on to star in an NBC drama of his own.

Name that actor!

Here's a little known fact for ya, Sammy: It was Fred Dwyer, who later starred in the Police drama "Hunter". (He was going to portray an ex football player on Cheers, rather than a Red Sox pitcher).

[TJL]

Originally posted by Jimbo
On the TV version of M*A*S*H, someone other than William Christopher played the role of Father Mulcahy in the first episode. What is the actor's name?



George Morgan played Father Mulcahey in the pilot episode, when the character was known as John Mulcahey.

[Jimbo]

Originally posted by TJL


George Morgan played Father Mulcahey in the pilot episode, when the character was known as John Mulcahey.

Correct-A-Mundo again!

Let's try some more "Cheers" trivia:

What comedy legend was the producer's the first choice to play the role of "Coach" Ernie Pantusso?

[Janice]

No clue on Ernie. :confused:

Who co-created on of the most successful TV shows in history and currently stars in his own show?

[mstewart]

Here are three questions regarding Shelley Fabares:
Between Donna Reed Show and Coach name the three sitcoms she co-starred in?

What sitcom she portrayed the daughter of a doctor that was based in Hawaii?

What other famous sitcom star she co-starred on a series with?

[Kitt]

Originally posted by Janice
No clue on Ernie. :confused:

Who co-created on of the most successful TV shows in history and currently stars in his own show? Larry David! :dance:
Seinfeld! And now Curb Your Enthusiasm! Which I can't do right now because I was so excited when that came to me Just as I was watching that show.

[Janice]

Originally posted by kittflynn
Larry David! :dance:
Seinfeld! And now Curb Your Enthusiasm! Which I can't do right now because I was so excited when that came to me Just as I was watching that show.
And the winner is.....drumroll please......KITTFLYNN!
:clap:
Good going Kitt. It was a toughie. I was waiting for Sitcomwriter to answer because he's a big fan of Curb Your Enthusiasm, but it's all yours.

[TJL]

What State is Mayberry located in?

[Eddie Haskell]

Originally posted by TJL
What State is Mayberry located in?

North Carolina

[Eddie Haskell]

Originally posted by mstewart
Here are three questions regarding Shelley Fabares:
Between Donna Reed Show and Coach name the three sitcoms she co-starred in?

What sitcom she portrayed the daughter of a doctor that was based in Hawaii?

What other famous sitcom star she co-starred on a series with?

I know she was on the following shows: The Brian Keith Show, Forever Fernwood, Highcliffe Manor, The Practice(1976), One Day At A Time (from '81-'84) and Hello Larry.

[Eddie Haskell]

Who is Shelley Fabares married to and what was the name of her hit song from the '60's? How high did it go on the charts?

[blackbeard]

Originally posted by Eddie Haskell
Who is Shelley Fabares married to and what was the name of her hit song from the '60's? How high did it go on the charts?

She is married to Mike Farrell aka BJ on MASH and I believe here song was Jonny Angel. Maybe it got to #1?

[Eddie Haskell]

Correct on all counts

[mstewart]

Originally posted by Eddie Haskell


I know she was on the following shows: The Brian Keith Show, Forever Fernwood, Highcliffe Manor, The Practice(1976), One Day At A Time (from '81-'84) and Hello Larry.

You got one of the questions right. Now how about the other two questions I asked.

[Jimbo]

Originally posted by Janice
No clue on Ernie. :confused:

Here's the answer:

Before casting the late Nicholas Collasanto in the role of "Coach" Ernie Pantusso, the producers originally considered the great Sid Ceasar for the role!

(I don't know if he actually auditioned, or if he turned down the part)

[Janice]

Originally posted by Jimbo


Here's the answer:

Before casting the late Nicholas Collasanto in the role of "Coach" Ernie Pantusso, the producers originally considered the great Sid Ceasar for the role!

(I don't know if he actually auditioned, or if he turned down the part)
I can see Sid Ceasar in that role. Since I've gotten into the show Coach, I've thought that Jerry Van Dyke would've been a good choice for the Coach on Cheers. He's great as the not so bright but loveable Luther which is the way the Coach was on Cheers.

[Brian Damage]

Originally posted by Janice

I can see Sid Ceasar in that role. Since I've gotten into the show Coach, I've thought that Jerry Van Dyke would've been a good choice for the Coach on Cheers. He's great as the not so bright but loveable Luther which is the way the Coach was on Cheers.

I agree 100%.

[Kitt]

Originally posted by TJL
What State is Mayberry located in? North Carolina. I have friends there. They all believe that Mayberry was patterned after their town. I go along with them :) even though they live in different towns.
Oops. I didn't see Eddie's answer.
I'm putting the new ten minute limit to the test with this post Janice.

[TJL]

Here's another one...

What comedian/actor/author/playwright got his start as a writer on "The Smothers Brother's Comedy Hour?"

[Brian Damage]

Originally posted by Jimbo


Here's the answer:

Before casting the late Nicholas Collasanto in the role of "Coach" Ernie Pantusso, the producers originally considered the great Sid Ceasar for the role!

(I don't know if he actually auditioned, or if he turned down the part)

Speaking of Cheers, who originally was picked to play the part of Sam Malone before Ted Danson was cast?

[Kitt]

Originally posted by TJL
Here's another one...

What comedian/actor/author/playwright got his start as a writer on "The Smothers Brother's Comedy Hour?" Al Franken?

[TJL]

Originally posted by kittflynn
Al Franken?
No, but he has hosted Saturday Night Live many times...

[Brian Damage]

Elliot Gould?

[Kitt]

Originally posted by TJL

No, but he has hosted Saturday Night Live many times... Steve Martin?!

[Janice]

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Originally posted by Janice

I can see Sid Ceasar in that role. Since I've gotten into the show Coach, I've thought that Jerry Van Dyke would've been a good choice for the Coach on Cheers. He's great as the not so bright but loveable Luther which is the way the Coach was on Cheers.
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Originally posted by Brian Damage


I agree 100%.
Although Jerry Van Dyke would have been terrific as Coach on Cheers, I'm glad he wasn't cast in the role. Cheers ran from 1982-93, and Coach debuted in 1989. If Jerry had been on Cheers, he wouldn't have landed his role on Coach.
Although Coach wasn't as big of a hit as Cheers, the role of Luther Van Dam was a bigger role than Ernie Pantusso. Cheers was more of an ensemble show.
Jerry was a true co-star on Coach for 9 seasons. He was given so much airtime and had many episodes devoted entirely to him.
Yet, I can just picture him on Cheers.

[Brian Damage]

Coach just wouldn't be Coach without ol' Luther.

[TJL]

Originally posted by kittflynn
Steve Martin?!

Bingo!

Steve Martin also won an Emmy for writing on that show...

[JT]

Here's a question:

Which member of the "Three's Company" cast was also on the daytime soap opera "Search for Tommorrow?"

[Janice]

Originally posted by JT
Here's a question:

Which member of the "Three's Company" cast was also on the daytime soap opera "Search for Tommorrow?"
Umm, Don Knotts? j/k.
Audra Lindley. I cheated with IMDB. Is that allowed?

[mstewart]

What actor, who was married to a sitcom star, was a substitute co-host on Good Morning America?

[mstewart]

What five TV moms guest starred together with Roseanne on an episode of her sitcom?

Rule: You need to have all five right to win.

[Eddie Haskell]

June Cleaver (Barbara Billingsley)
Marion Cunningham (Marion Ross)
Norma Arnold (Alley Mills)

[JT]

Originally posted by Janice

Umm, Don Knotts? j/k.
Audra Lindley. I cheated with IMDB. Is that allowed?

Don Knotts was the one I was looking for, but I forgot that Audra was a soap diva lol

[Janice]

Originally posted by JT


Don Knotts was the one I was looking for, but I forgot that Audra was a soap diva lol
You're serious? I was kidding about Don Knotts. What's the deal?
:)