Posts tagged with TV

Name the character: "I Tawt I Taw a Puddy Tat"

By Nerdy Trivia | January 20, 2025

Warner Bros' Loony Tunes cartoons gave us endless quotable moments. Which character was sure that he spotted a puddy tat?

What year did Popeye the Sailor debut?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 17, 2025

Popeye the Sailor was supposed to be a minor character when he showed up in "Thimble Theatre," but global stardom would soon follow. When did this unlikely hero make his first appearance?

Which of these shows wasn't an "All in the Family" spin-off?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 16, 2025

"All in the Family" spawned an entire universe of TV shows in the 1970s. Can you spot which show never actually spun off from the Bunker household?

What state is "South Park" set in?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 15, 2025

The crude construction paper animation and fourth-grade adventures of Stan, Kyle, Kenny, and Cartman have entertained audiences since 1997. What state is the quirky town of "South Park" located?

What was the first nationally broadcast morning show in the U.S.?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 15, 2025

The early days of television were like the Wild West, with networks frantically experimenting to fill their air time. Which network finally cracked the code and created America's first national morning show?

What is the name of the sheriff in "Twin Peaks"?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 13, 2025

"Twin Peaks" created a world where nothing was quite what it seemed. Who was the sheriff holding it all together?

What is the name of the clown in Stephen King's "IT"?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 13, 2025

In 1986, Stephen King created a shapeshifting monster that made countless readers never look at circus performers the same way again. What's the name of this infamous dancing clown in Stephen King's "IT"?

What is the housekeeper's name in "The Brady Bunch"?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 10, 2025

Everyone remembers the Brady family's trusty housekeeper serving up witty one-liners and endless plates of meatloaf. Can you recall the name of this beloved character who kept the Brady house in order?

Which show was the first to show a toilet on TV?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 5, 2025

Barbie has been everything from an astronaut to a zoologist, but one particular version sparked such a craze that it sold over 10 million units worldwide. Which special edition Barbie reigns supreme as the all-time bestseller?

What was the first grand prize in "Pyramid"?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 4, 2025

Bob Stewart pitched CBS executives and "Pyramid" joined TV's cash-flinging game show titans of 1973. But just how much money would make someone yell random categories at complete strangers?

What planet is Mork from in "Mork & Mindy"?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 2, 2025

In 1978, an alien named Mork turned TV upside down by drinking with his finger, sleeping standing on his head, and greeting everyone with "Na-nu Na-nu." Among all the stars and planets, where did this weird character call home?

What was Newman’s job in Seinfeld?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 28, 2024

Jerry's nemesis Newman lurked around their apartment building like a scheming shadow, popping up at the worst moments to cause chaos. What did Newman do for a living?

What war was "MAS*H" set during?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 28, 2024

Few TV shows managed to blend comedy and commentary quite like "MAS*H" during its 1972-1983 run. Which 20th-century war provided the backdrop for this groundbreaking series?

What is the longest-running scripted primetime TV show?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 27, 2024

TV networks are notoriously quick to cancel shows that don't immediately find their audience. Among all scripted shows in television primetime history, which one has lasted the longest?

What year did Adam Sandler first perform "The Chanukah Song"?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 25, 2024

Jewish kids in the 90s had zero holiday songs to call their own until SNL's resident goofball, Adam Sandler, grabbed a guitar and decided to fix that.