THE MUPPET SHOW
Set aboard the USS Swinetrek featuring Captain Link Hogthrob ans Strangepork, this recurring sketch on The Muppet Show parodied Star Trek and 1930s sci-fi serials.
What is "Pigs in Space"?
"Bazinga!" goes the quotable catchphrase from this twelve-season CBS sitcom starring John Galecki and Jim Parsons.
What is The Big Bang Theory?
Described as a typical, boring Midwest town somewhere between Green Bay and Milwaukee, this fictional town was the setting for the eight seasons of That 70's Show.
What is Point Place?
The Huxtable family's residence, where most of The Cosby Show's scenes were set, is located at 10 Stigwood Avenue in this borough of New York City.
What is Brooklyn?
In 1995 this "Late Show" host published a new Book of Top Ten Lists and Zesty Local Chicken Recipes, and followed that up in 2013 with a satire called This Land Was Made for You and Me (But Mostly Me).
Who is David Letterman?
Accompanied by his assistant with a one-word vocabulary, Muppet Labs - "Where the future is being made today!" - was run by this green-skinned mad scientist.
Who is Dr. Bunsen Honeydew?
Originally a miniseries adapted from the novel of the same name by Liane Moriarty, this Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman HBO drama won "big" at the 2017 Emmys.
What is Big Little Lies?
Also Alex Vause on Netflix's Orange is the New Black, this actress portrayed Donna Pinciotti, Eric's love interest and best friend, on That '70s Show.
Who is Laura Prepon?
Also known for her Tony-award winning turn in A Raisin in the Sun, this actress played Clair Huxtable, Cliff's wife and a successful attorney, in The Cosby Show.
Who is Phylicia Rashad?
In 1982, Late Night with David Letterman with his first guest Bill Murray replaced Tomorrow Coast to Coast, hosted by this man
Who is Tom Snyder?
DAILY DOUBLE Though primarily wrtten by Jerry Juhl and Jim Henson, some guest stars on The Muppet Show wrote in their own appearances on the show, including this Monty Python actor.
Who is John Cleese?
Originating from a Dutch show of the same name created by John de Mol in 1997, this reality competition show has aired 25 seasons on CBS since 2000 ... but whether anyone involved has actually read Orwell remains unclear.
What is Big Brother?
Portrayed on the show by Ashton Kutcher, this character, beloved for his dim-witted yet hilarious personality, is known for his oft-shouted catchphrase "Dumbass!"
Who is Michael Kelso?
This character, played by child actress Keshia Knight Pulliam, the Huxtable's youngest daughter, often charmed the audience with her adorable innocence.
Who is Rudy?
This saxophonist played "Heartbreak Hotel" when he appeared on The Arsenio Hall Show on June 3,1992
Who is Bill Clinton?
Across its five seasons The Muppet Show won four Primetime Emmy Awards, including in its first season for this Triple Crown-winning Puerto Rican actress, dancer and singer known for, among many other things, West Side Story.
Who is Rita Moreno?
Now a commentator with AEW, the 7'0" Paul Donald Wight II is probably best remembered for his 1999 to 2021 tenure with the WWF as The Big Show, but prior to that, he wrestled with the WCW under this apt moniker.
What is The Giant?
Two of the working titles for the show prior to airing were songs by the band The Who - however, due to song-rights refusals, notably from Pete Townshend, neither of them made it off the cutting room floor.
What is "Teenage Wasteland"/"The Kids are Alright"?
A tough act to "keep up" with - this producer and composer not only wrote the theme song for "The Bill Cosby Show", but "Roots," "Sanford and Son," "Mad TV," and "Ironside."
Who is Quincy Jones?
He was a writer on Saturday Night Live and writer and supervising producer for The Simpsons before hosting his own late-night talk show, beginning in 1993.
Who is Conan O'Brien?
When he appeared on The Muppet Show, this Australian-American singer changed the lyrics from his chart-topping single to "I wish I could tear down the walls of this Muppet Theatre."
Who is Leo Sayer?
Broadcast in the last (or sometimes first) week of the year on Channel 4, this annual British television programme, a comedy panel game in the style of a pub quiz, has aired 37 episodes since 2004.
What is The Big Fat Quiz Show of the Year?
In 1999, That 70's Show was remade for Britain on ITV starring Max Wrottesley, Trevor Cooper, and Ann Bryson under this nostalgic title.
What is Days Like These?
He wasn't a clown, but he sure made us laugh - this actor and director also known for Barney Miller and Two Trains Running won an Emmy award for his guest appearance on The Cosby Show in 1986.
Who is Roscoe Lee Browne?
This ABC late-night talk show got into trouble on its very first telecast when it offered its audience and its guests an open bar.
Who is Jimmy Kimmel?