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  1. This character in the X-Men series, sent by Magneto to destroy the X-Mansion, is a former enemy of Wolverine.

    Sabretooth

  2. What area of Als Diner did the Fonz refer to as my office in the hit sitcom Happy Days?

    The mens room

  3. This actor portrayed Sam Drucker, the general store owner, on the hit TV series Petticoat Junction and Green Acres.

    Frank Cady

  4. What did Grace, one of the main characters on Will Grace, proclaim after finding out she ate dog food?

    Needs Salt

  5. On the sitcom The Brady Bunch, the kids need money to buy a present for their parents anniversary, so they decide to perform on a TV show under what name?

    The Silver Platters

  6. Who was the second actor to portray Darrin Stephens on the hit sitcom Bewitched?

    Dick Sargent

  7. Who was beating up Ritchie at school on The Dick Van Dyke Show?

    Prisilla Darwell

  8. What year did the sitcom The Facts of Life first hit the airwaves?

    1979

  9. This actor is the primary common bond between two award-winning shows - Cheers and Frasier.

    Kelsey Grammer

  10. In Buffy the Vampire Slayer, which of these is NOT on Ozs list of different types of parties?

    a blow-out

  11. What state was the show CHiPs set in?

    California

  12. In Desperate Housewives, what was Mikes wifes name?

    Dierdre

  13. What actress portrayed SNL character Debbie Downer?

    Rachel Dratch

  14. Who played the Land Shark, one of the first SNL recurring characters?

    Chevy Chase

  15. In the TV series Star Trek: The Next Generation, the Enterprise was what class of starship?

    Galaxy

  16. This film starred Albert Brooks and Elizabeth Perkins as husband and wife.

    Finding Nemo

  17. In the M*A*S*H episode, Dreams, how long have the nurses and surgeons gone without sleep?

    33 hrs.

  18. Dwight Schrute saves this Office character from a physical attack.

    Jim

  19. This character from the TV series Charlies Angels was portrayed by television actress, Jaclyn Smith.

    Kelly Garrett

  20. In the Buffy episode Superstar, which character, played by Danny Strong, takes over Sunnydale with the use of magic spell?

    Jonathan

  21. On what date did The O.C. first air?

    August 5, 2003

  22. After MTVs programming changed to include more heavy metal and rap music, MTV Networks launched a second network, called this.

    VH1

  23. In detective series Baretta, detective Tony Baretta lived in a run-down hotel with what pet?

    Fred, the cockatoo

  24. She played the mother on Family Matters.

    Jo Marie Payton

  25. For the first season of the TV show Supernatural, what is the underlying story line that connects the episodes into a cohesive whole?

    Find father

  26. What city was the television show Barney Miller set in?

    New York City

  27. What is the missing name Name: Name: Missile tubes 1 through 5. Rommie: Are you sure thats necessary? Name: Its chasing us and thats rude. Well teach it some manners.

    Dylan Hunt

  28. On the TV show The Office, Pam reveals her true feelings for Jim on this day.

    Beach Day

  29. Which characters evil vampire counterpart made an appearance in Sunnydale in season 3 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer?

    Willow

  30. Johnny Bravo from the animated series of the same name has an obsession for this beauty product.

    Hair gel

  31. The show Julia starring Diahann Carroll made its television debut in what year?

    1968

  32. What was the maiden name of Marge Simpson in the TV animated series The Simpsons?

    Bouvier

  33. Which TV show was a spin-off from the Barney Miller series?

    Fish

  34. What was the name of the hotel that the guys and gals lived in on the popular 80s television show Bosom Buddies?

    Susan B. Anthony Hotel

  35. Before creating That 70s show, Bonnie and Terry Turner were famous for this Emmy Award-winning sitcom.

    3rd Rock from the Sun

  36. Who had placed the curse on the Sleeping Beauty?

    Maleficent

  37. In the animated sitcom Family Guy, while the family dog is in Los Angeles in pursuit of career, he stays with whom?

    Jasper

  38. What was the name of Drews major female nemesis on The Drew Carey Show?

    Mimi

  39. When did the original version of the show The Hollywood Squares air?

    1966- 1981

  40. Which actor played Ritchie Petrie in the pilot episode of The Dick Van Dyke Show?

    Gary Morgan

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