TV SPINOFFS
An episode of "Happy Days" in which an alien attempted to kidnap Richie Cunningham led to this series starring Robin Williams
What is Mork & Mindy?
To travel by taking rides from passing cars
What is to Hitchhike?
In ancient times it was known as Mare Hadriaticum
What is the Adriatic Sea?
It's a one-word exclamation meaning "I give up!"
What is Uncle?
On Jan. 1, 1971 during the "Tonight" show, a Virginia Slims ad became the last one for these products broadcast nationally on TV
What are cigarettes?
This animated MTV series about 2 high school numbskulls featured a cynical female foil named Daria, who got her own series
What is Beavis and Butthead?
Akin to saute, you do this to veggies in a wok
What is Stir-fry?
The ruins of Qumran, including some notable caves, overlook its northwest shore
What is the Dead Sea?
This type of vote made George Washington president of the Constitutional Convention
What is Unanimous?
On May 14, 1998 over 76 million viewers tuned in to say farewell to this classic sitcom about nothing
What is Seinfeld?
Call me the spin doctor of spinoffs! Including "Good Times" & this one all about "Movin' on up to the Eastside"
What is The Jeffersons?
To get behind the wheel of a Chrysler you're thinking of buying & take it for a spin
What is test-drive?
The Bosporus Strait connects the Sea of Marmara with this other sea
What is the Black Sea?
At the sushi bar, freshwater eel goes by this Japanese name
What is unagi?
In 1969 the Department of the Treasury announced the end of currency above $100, including the $500 note, featuring this president
Who is President McKinley?
DAILY DOUBLE
"Torchwood" was a spinoff of this British series; the titles of the 2 shows are anagrams of each other
What is Doctor Who?
To use a foot & a pedal to get a motorcycle going
What is kick-start?
The "Cradle to the Great Barrier Reef", it's home to some of the most diverse marine life in the world
What is the Coral Sea?
By definition, it's any mammal that has hooves
What is an ungulate?
Initially "A Different Kind of Company" with cars built in Tennessee, it was phased out by GM beginning in 2007
What is Saturn?
Here's a bit of truthiness: this show started as a bit on "The Daily Show" that parodied Bill O'Reilly
What is The Colbert Report?
To windmill, headspin or elbow hop like a b-boy
What is breakdance?
The largest ice shelf in Antarctica lies at the head of this same-named sea
What is Ross?
To move in waves
What is undulate?
In November 1852 mourners lined the streets of London to bid farewell to this statesman, Britain's greatest soldier, dead at 83
Who is the Duke of Wellington?