Decades: PrimeTime S1 E9

[I Love the 90s!]

Decades: PrimeTime
Season 1, Episode 9
10/25/2018

The 1990s


Casting Call
Identify the popular 90s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.

1. James "Jimmy" Trivette, Alex Cahill, C.D. Parker, Sydney Cooke
2. Hayden Fox, Luther Van Dam, Christine Armstrong, Dauber Dybinski
3. John Lacey, Louise Mercer, Kirk Morris, Kate McCarron
4. Kathryn Janeway, Tom Paris, Seven of Nine, B'Elanna Torres


Time Slots
Name the 90s series that (mostly) occupied the following slots (three points each):
(All times ET)

5. Wednesday 8:00-9:00, 1992-1999, Fox (young adult ensemble)
6. Monday 10:00-11:00, 1991-1994, CBS (quirky ensemble)
7. Thursday 10:00-11:00, 1994-2009, NBC (medical drama)

Let's Talk! (two points each)
All about 90s late-night talk and news shows.

8. A popular stand-up comedian took over for a talk show legend in 1992.
Name the show title, host and network

9. Meanwhile, another talk show veteran didn't get the above gig, so another network gave him his own the next year (in the same time slot).
Name the show title, host and network

10. In 1995, a veteran late night host returns to the slot directly after the one above.
Name the show title, host and network


New category alert!
Make Me Laugh
The 1990s were the Golden Age of comedians getting TV sitcoms. Name the funny person associated with each show. Two points each:

11. Home Improvement
12. Mad About You
13. Grace Under Fire


Funny Person Bonus (two points each)
14. In 1997, an actress/comedian came out as a lesbian in an appearance on a popular daytime talk show. Her sitcom character also came out to a therapist played by that same host and the series went on to explore various LGBT issues, including the coming-out process.

Name the actress/comedian who came out.
Name the talk show host.

Super TV Geek Bonus (four points): What was the sitcom character's name (first and last)?


Total points: 40

[ShamelessWeasel]

Spoiler

1. nope
2. Coach
3. nope
4. Star Trek:Voyager
5. Beverly Hills 90210
6. nope
7. ER
8. Tonight show, jay Leno, NBC
9. Late Show with David letterman, David Letterman, CBS
10. Late Late Show, Tom Snyder, CBS
11. Tim Allen
12. Paul Reiser
13. Brett Butler
14. Ellen Degeneres, Oprah
Super TV Geek Bonus (four points): Ellen Morgan

[PanicinDetroit]

Spoiler

Casting Call
Identify the popular 90s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.

1. James "Jimmy" Trivette, Alex Cahill, C.D. Parker, Sydney Cooke Walker, Texas Ranger
2. Hayden Fox, Luther Van Dam, Christine Armstrong, Dauber Dybinski Coach
3. John Lacey, Louise Mercer, Kirk Morris, Kate McCarron Dear John
4. Kathryn Janeway, Tom Paris, Seven of Nine, B'Elanna Torres Star Trek:Voyager


Time Slots
Name the 90s series that (mostly) occupied the following slots (three points each):
(All times ET)

5. Wednesday 8:00-9:00, 1992-1999, Fox (young adult ensemble) Beverly Hills, 90210
6. Monday 10:00-11:00, 1991-1994, CBS (quirky ensemble) Northern Exposure
7. Thursday 10:00-11:00, 1994-2009, NBC (medical drama) ER

Let's Talk! (two points each)
All about 90s late-night talk and news shows.

8. A popular stand-up comedian took over for a talk show legend in 1993.
Name the show title, host and network The Tonight Show, Jay Leno, NBC

9. Meanwhile, another talk show veteran didn't get the above gig, so another network gave him his own (in the same time slot).
Name the show title, host and network The Late Show, David Letterman, CBS

10. In 1995, a veteran late night host returns to the slot directly after the one above.
Name the show title, host and network The Late, Late Show, Tom Snyder, CBS


New category alert!
Make Me Laugh
The 1990s were the Golden Age of comedians getting TV sitcoms. Name the funny person associated with each show. Two points each:

11. Home Improvement Tim Allen
12. Mad About You Paul Reiser
13. Grace Under Fire Brett Butler


Funny Person Bonus (two points each)
14. In 1997, an actress/comedian came out as a lesbian in an appearance on a popular daytime talk show. Her sitcom character also came out to a therapist played by that same host and the series went on to explore various LGBT issues, including the coming-out process.

Name the actress/comedian who came out. Ellen DeGeneres
Name the talk show host. Oprah Winfrey

Super TV Geek Bonus (four points): What was the sitcom character's name (first and last)? Ellen Morgan

[franktangredi]

Spoiler

{b]Casting Call[/b]
Identify the popular 90s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.

1. James "Jimmy" Trivette, Alex Cahill, C.D. Parker, Sydney Cooke
2. Hayden Fox, Luther Van Dam, Christine Armstrong, Dauber Dybinski
COACH
3. John Lacey, Louise Mercer, Kirk Morris, Kate McCarron
4. Kathryn Janeway, Tom Paris, Seven of Nine, B'Elanna Torres
STAR TREK: VOYAGER

Time Slots
Name the 90s series that (mostly) occupied the following slots (three points each):
(All times ET)

5. Wednesday 8:00-9:00, 1992-1999, Fox (young adult ensemble)
MELROSE PLACE
6. Monday 10:00-11:00, 1991-1994, CBS (quirky ensemble)
NORTHERN EXPOSURE
7. Thursday 10:00-11:00, 1994-2009, NBC (medical drama)
E.R.

Let's Talk! (two points each)
All about 90s late-night talk and news shows.

8. A popular stand-up comedian took over for a talk show legend in 1993.
Name the show title, host and network
THE TONIGHT SHOW, JAY LENO/NBC

9. Meanwhile, another talk show veteran didn't get the above gig, so another network gave him his own (in the same time slot).
Name the show title, host and network
THE LATE SHOW/DAVID LETTERMAN/CBS

10. In 1995, a veteran late night host returns to the slot directly after the one above.
Name the show title, host and network

New category alert!
Make Me Laugh
The 1990s were the Golden Age of comedians getting TV sitcoms. Name the funny person associated with each show. Two points each:

11. Home Improvement
TIM ALLEN
12. Mad About You
PAUL REISER
13. Grace Under Fire
BRETT BUTLER

Funny Person Bonus (two points each)
14. In 1997, an actress/comedian came out as a lesbian in an appearance on a popular daytime talk show. Her sitcom character also came out to a therapist played by that same host and the series went on to explore various LGBT issues, including the coming-out process.

Name the actress/comedian who came out.
ELLEN DE GENERES
Name the talk show host.
OPRAH?

Super TV Geek Bonus (four points): What was the sitcom character's name (first and last)?
ELLEN MORGAN

[kroxquo]

Spoiler

The 1990s


Casting Call
Identify the popular 90s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.

1. James "Jimmy" Trivette, Alex Cahill, C.D. Parker, Sydney Cooke
2. Hayden Fox, Luther Van Dam, Christine Armstrong, Dauber Dybinski. Coach
3. John Lacey, Louise Mercer, Kirk Morris, Kate McCarron
4. Kathryn Janeway, Tom Paris, Seven of Nine, B'Elanna Torres. Star Trek Voyager


Time Slots
Name the 90s series that (mostly) occupied the following slots (three points each):
(All times ET)

5. Wednesday 8:00-9:00, 1992-1999, Fox (young adult ensemble)
6. Monday 10:00-11:00, 1991-1994, CBS (quirky ensemble). Northern Exposure
7. Thursday 10:00-11:00, 1994-2009, NBC (medical drama). ER

Let's Talk! (two points each)
All about 90s late-night talk and news shows.

8. A popular stand-up comedian took over for a talk show legend in 1993.
Name the show title, host and network

Tonight Show, Jay Leno, NBC

9. Meanwhile, another talk show veteran didn't get the above gig, so another network gave him his own (in the same time slot).
Name the show title, host and network

David Letterman, Late Night, CBS

10. In 1995, a veteran late night host returns to the slot directly after the one above.
Name the show title, host and network

Tom Snyder, CBS

New category alert!
Make Me Laugh
The 1990s were the Golden Age of comedians getting TV sitcoms. Name the funny person associated with each show. Two points each:

11. Home Improvement. Tim Allen
12. Mad About You. Paul Reiser
13. Grace Under Fire. Brett Butle


Funny Person Bonus (two points each)
14. In 1997, an actress/comedian came out as a lesbian in an appearance on a popular daytime talk show. Her sitcom character also came out to a therapist played by that same host and the series went on to explore various LGBT issues, including the coming-out process.

Name the actress/comedian who came out. Ellen DeGeneres
Name the talk show host. Oprah Winfrey

Super TV Geek Bonus (four points): What was the sitcom character's name (first and last)?

[littlebeast13]

Spoiler

Casting Call
Identify the popular 90s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.

1. James "Jimmy" Trivette, Alex Cahill, C.D. Parker, Sydney Cooke - NYPD Blue?
2. Hayden Fox, Luther Van Dam, Christine Armstrong, Dauber Dybinski
3. John Lacey, Louise Mercer, Kirk Morris, Kate McCarron
4. Kathryn Janeway, Tom Paris, Seven of Nine, B'Elanna Torres - Star Trek Voyager


Time Slots
Name the 90s series that (mostly) occupied the following slots (three points each):
(All times ET)

5. Wednesday 8:00-9:00, 1992-1999, Fox (young adult ensemble) - Melrose Place? (Too late for 90210)
6. Monday 10:00-11:00, 1991-1994, CBS (quirky ensemble)
7. Thursday 10:00-11:00, 1994-2009, NBC (medical drama) - ER

Let's Talk! (two points each)
All about 90s late-night talk and news shows.

8. A popular stand-up comedian took over for a talk show legend in 1993.
Name the show title, host and network - This sounds like Jay Leno taking over The Tonight Show on NBC... but that was a year earlier

9. Meanwhile, another talk show veteran didn't get the above gig, so another network gave him his own (in the same time slot).
Name the show title, host and network - The Late Show - David Letterman - CBS (This was in 1993)

10. In 1995, a veteran late night host returns to the slot directly after the one above.
Name the show title, host and network


New category alert!
Make Me Laugh
The 1990s were the Golden Age of comedians getting TV sitcoms. Name the funny person associated with each show. Two points each:

11. Home Improvement - Tim Allen
12. Mad About You - Paul Reiser
13. Grace Under Fire - Brett Butler (Which was also the name of a well known baseball player of the time, and the only reason I even know this one...)


Funny Person Bonus (two points each)
14. In 1997, an actress/comedian came out as a lesbian in an appearance on a popular daytime talk show. Her sitcom character also came out to a therapist played by that same host and the series went on to explore various LGBT issues, including the coming-out process.

Name the actress/comedian who came out. - Ellen DeGeneres???
Name the talk show host. - Oprah Winfrey sounds like a good guess

Super TV Geek Bonus (four points): What was the sitcom character's name (first and last)?

[Beebs52]

Spoiler

The 1990s


Casting Call
Identify the popular 90s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.

1. James "Jimmy" Trivette, Alex Cahill, C.D. Parker, Sydney Cooke
2. Hayden Fox, Luther Van Dam, Christine Armstrong, Dauber Dybinski Coach
3. John Lacey, Louise Mercer, Kirk Morris, Kate McCarron
4. Kathryn Janeway, Tom Paris, Seven of Nine, B'Elanna Torres


Time Slots
Name the 90s series that (mostly) occupied the following slots (three points each):
(All times ET)

5. Wednesday 8:00-9:00, 1992-1999, Fox (young adult ensemble) Beverly Hills 90210
6. Monday 10:00-11:00, 1991-1994, CBS (quirky ensemble)
7. Thursday 10:00-11:00, 1994-2009, NBC (medical drama) Greys Anatomy

Let's Talk! (two points each)
All about 90s late-night talk and news shows.

8. A popular stand-up comedian took over for a talk show legend in 1993.
Name the show title, host and network The Tonight Show, Jay Leno, NBC

9. Meanwhile, another talk show veteran didn't get the above gig, so another network gave him his own (in the same time slot).
Name the show title, host and network Late Night, David Letterman, CBS

10. In 1995, a veteran late night host returns to the slot directly after the one above.
Name the show title, host and network Late Late Show Conan OBrien, CBS


New category alert!
Make Me Laugh
The 1990s were the Golden Age of comedians getting TV sitcoms. Name the funny person associated with each show. Two points each:

11. Home Improvement Tim Allen
12. Mad About You Paul Reiser
13. Grace Under Fire blonde someone


Funny Person Bonus (two points each)
14. In 1997, an actress/comedian came out as a lesbian in an appearance on a popular daytime talk show. Her sitcom character also came out to a therapist played by that same host and the series went on to explore various LGBT issues, including the coming-out process.

Name the actress/comedian who came out. Ellen Degeneres
Name the talk show host. Oprah Winfreey

Super TV Geek Bonus (four points): What was the sitcom character's name (first and last)? Ellen not Degeneres

[T_Bone0806]

Spoiler

Decades: PrimeTime
Season 1, Episode 9
10/25/2018

The 1990s


Casting Call
Identify the popular 90s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.

1. James "Jimmy" Trivette, Alex Cahill, C.D. Parker, Sydney Cooke



2. Hayden Fox, Luther Van Dam, Christine Armstrong, Dauber Dybinski

Coach

3. John Lacey, Louise Mercer, Kirk Morris, Kate McCarron



4. Kathryn Janeway, Tom Paris, Seven of Nine, B'Elanna Torres

Star Trek: Voyager


Time Slots
Name the 90s series that (mostly) occupied the following slots (three points each):
(All times ET)

5. Wednesday 8:00-9:00, 1992-1999, Fox (young adult ensemble)



6. Monday 10:00-11:00, 1991-1994, CBS (quirky ensemble)

Northern Exposure

7. Thursday 10:00-11:00, 1994-2009, NBC (medical drama)

ER


Let's Talk! (two points each)
All about 90s late-night talk and news shows.

8. A popular stand-up comedian took over for a talk show legend in 1992.
Name the show title, host and network

The Tonight Show/Jay Leno/NBC


9. Meanwhile, another talk show veteran didn't get the above gig, so another network gave him his own the next year (in the same time slot).
Name the show title, host and network

Late Night With David Letterman/David Letterman/CBS


10. In 1995, a veteran late night host returns to the slot directly after the one above.
Name the show title, host and network

The Late Late Show/CBS..don't know the host...too early to be Craig Ferguson, and he certainly was not a "veteran" late night host. Don't recall any who preceded him. But may I say I very much miss the days of Letterman and Ferguson...



New category alert!
Make Me Laugh
The 1990s were the Golden Age of comedians getting TV sitcoms. Name the funny person associated with each show. Two points each:

11. Home Improvement

Tim Allen

12. Mad About You

Paul Reiser

13. Grace Under Fire

Brett Butler



Funny Person Bonus (two points each)
14. In 1997, an actress/comedian came out as a lesbian in an appearance on a popular daytime talk show. Her sitcom character also came out to a therapist played by that same host and the series went on to explore various LGBT issues, including the coming-out process.

Name the actress/comedian who came out.

Ellen DeGeneres

Name the talk show host.

Oprah Winfrey

Super TV Geek Bonus (four points): What was the sitcom character's name (first and last)?

Ellen Ellen Bo-Bellen

Total points: 40

[Catfish]

Spoiler

Identify the popular 90s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.

1. James "Jimmy" Trivette, Alex Cahill, C.D. Parker, Sydney Cooke
2. Hayden Fox, Luther Van Dam, Christine Armstrong, Dauber Dybinski
Coach
3. John Lacey, Louise Mercer, Kirk Morris, Kate McCarron
4. Kathryn Janeway, Tom Paris, Seven of Nine, B'Elanna Torres
Star Trek: mumble, mumble, mumble subtitle


Name the 90s series that (mostly) occupied the following slots (three points each):
(All times ET)

5. Wednesday 8:00-9:00, 1992-1999, Fox (young adult ensemble)
6. Monday 10:00-11:00, 1991-1994, CBS (quirky ensemble)
7. Thursday 10:00-11:00, 1994-2009, NBC (medical drama)
ER


All about 90s late-night talk and news shows.

8. A popular stand-up comedian took over for a talk show legend in 1992.
Name the show title, host and network
Tonight
Jay Leno
NBC

9. Meanwhile, another talk show veteran didn't get the above gig, so another network gave him his own the next year (in the same time slot).
Name the show title, host and network
Late Night
David Letterman
CBS

10. In 1995, a veteran late night host returns to the slot directly after the one above.
Name the show title, host and network

CBS

The 1990s were the Golden Age of comedians getting TV sitcoms. Name the funny person associated with each show. Two points each:

11. Home Improvement
Tim Allen
12. Mad About You
Paul Reiser
13. Grace Under Fire
uh-oh starts with a B


14. In 1997, an actress/comedian came out as a lesbian in an appearance on a popular daytime talk show. Her sitcom character also came out to a therapist played by that same host and the series went on to explore various LGBT issues, including the coming-out process.

Name the actress/comedian who came out.
Ellen Degeneres
Name the talk show host.
Oprah
Super TV Geek Bonus (four points): What was the sitcom character's name (first and last)?
Ellen uh-oh

Total points: 40

[jarnon]

Spoiler

Casting Call
Identify the popular 90s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.

1. James "Jimmy" Trivette, Alex Cahill, C.D. Parker, Sydney Cooke
2. Hayden Fox, Luther Van Dam, Christine Armstrong, Dauber Dybinski Coach
3. John Lacey, Louise Mercer, Kirk Morris, Kate McCarron
4. Kathryn Janeway, Tom Paris, Seven of Nine, B'Elanna Torres Star Trek: Voyager


Time Slots
Name the 90s series that (mostly) occupied the following slots (three points each):
(All times ET)

5. Wednesday 8:00-9:00, 1992-1999, Fox (young adult ensemble)
6. Monday 10:00-11:00, 1991-1994, CBS (quirky ensemble)
7. Thursday 10:00-11:00, 1994-2009, NBC (medical drama) ER

Let's Talk! (two points each)
All about 90s late-night talk and news shows.

8. A popular stand-up comedian took over for a talk show legend in 1992.
Name the show title, host and network Tonight, Jay Leno, NBC

9. Meanwhile, another talk show veteran didn't get the above gig, so another network gave him his own the next year (in the same time slot).
Name the show title, host and network Late Show, David Letterman, CBS

10. In 1995, a veteran late night host returns to the slot directly after the one above.
Name the show title, host and network Late Late Show, CBS


Make Me Laugh
The 1990s were the Golden Age of comedians getting TV sitcoms. Name the funny person associated with each show. Two points each:

11. Home Improvement Tim Allen
12. Mad About You Paul Reiser
13. Grace Under Fire


Funny Person Bonus (two points each)
14. In 1997, an actress/comedian came out as a lesbian in an appearance on a popular daytime talk show. Her sitcom character also came out to a therapist played by that same host and the series went on to explore various LGBT issues, including the coming-out process.

Name the actress/comedian who came out. Ellen DeGeneres
Name the talk show host. Oprah Winfrey

Super TV Geek Bonus (four points): What was the sitcom character's name (first and last)?

[mellytu74]

Spoiler

Casting Call
Identify the popular 90s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.

1. James "Jimmy" Trivette, Alex Cahill, C.D. Parker, Sydney Cooke - NOPE
2. Hayden Fox, Luther Van Dam, Christine Armstrong, Dauber Dybinski - COACH
3. John Lacey, Louise Mercer, Kirk Morris, Kate McCarron - NOPE
4. Kathryn Janeway, Tom Paris, Seven of Nine, B'Elanna Torres - I don't suppose you'll take THE STAR TREK ITERATION THAT KATE MULGREW WAS IN


Time Slots
Name the 90s series that (mostly) occupied the following slots (three points each):
(All times ET)

5. Wednesday 8:00-9:00, 1992-1999, Fox (young adult ensemble) - BEVERLY HILLS 90210
6. Monday 10:00-11:00, 1991-1994, CBS (quirky ensemble) - NORTHERN EXPOSURE?
7. Thursday 10:00-11:00, 1994-2009, NBC (medical drama) - E.R.

Let's Talk! (two points each)
All about 90s late-night talk and news shows.

8. A popular stand-up comedian took over for a talk show legend in 1992.
Name the show title, host and network

THE TONIGHT SHOW, JAY LENO, NBC

9. Meanwhile, another talk show veteran didn't get the above gig, so another network gave him his own the next year (in the same time slot).
Name the show title, host and network

THE LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN, CBS

10. In 1995, a veteran late night host returns to the slot directly after the one above.
Name the show title, host and network

TOM SNYDER, THE LATE, LATE SHOW, CBS

New category alert!
Make Me Laugh
The 1990s were the Golden Age of comedians getting TV sitcoms. Name the funny person associated with each show. Two points each:

11. Home Improvement - TIM ALLEN
12. Mad About You - PAUL REISER
13. Grace Under Fire - BRETT BUTLER


Funny Person Bonus (two points each)
14. In 1997, an actress/comedian came out as a lesbian in an appearance on a popular daytime talk show. Her sitcom character also came out to a therapist played by that same host and the series went on to explore various LGBT issues, including the coming-out process.

Name the actress/comedian who came out. - ELLEN DEGENERES
Name the talk show host. - I don't remember but OPRAH! seems logical

Super TV Geek Bonus (four points): What was the sitcom character's name (first and last)?

ELLEN MORGAN?

[mrkelley23]

Spoiler

Decades: PrimeTime
Season 1, Episode 9
10/25/2018

The 1990s


Casting Call
Identify the popular 90s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.

1. James "Jimmy" Trivette, Alex Cahill, C.D. Parker, Sydney Cooke One Tree Hill
2. Hayden Fox, Luther Van Dam, Christine Armstrong, Dauber Dybinski Coach
3. John Lacey, Louise Mercer, Kirk Morris, Kate McCarron
4. Kathryn Janeway, Tom Paris, Seven of Nine, B'Elanna Torres Star Trek: Voyager


Time Slots
Name the 90s series that (mostly) occupied the following slots (three points each):
(All times ET)

5. Wednesday 8:00-9:00, 1992-1999, Fox (young adult ensemble) Party of Five
6. Monday 10:00-11:00, 1991-1994, CBS (quirky ensemble) Ally McBeal
7. Thursday 10:00-11:00, 1994-2009, NBC (medical drama) ER

Let's Talk! (two points each)
All about 90s late-night talk and news shows.

8. A popular stand-up comedian took over for a talk show legend in 1992.
Name the show title, host and network

The Tonight Show, Johnny Carson (replaced by Jay Leno), NBC

9. Meanwhile, another talk show veteran didn't get the above gig, so another network gave him his own the next year (in the same time slot).
Name the show title, host and network

Late Night with David Letterman, CBS

10. In 1995, a veteran late night host returns to the slot directly after the one above.
Name the show title, host and network

The Late, Late Show, Tom Snyder, CBS


New category alert!
Make Me Laugh
The 1990s were the Golden Age of comedians getting TV sitcoms. Name the funny person associated with each show. Two points each:

11. Home Improvement Tim Allen
12. Mad About You Paul Reiser
13. Grace Under Fire Brett Butler


Funny Person Bonus (two points each)
14. In 1997, an actress/comedian came out as a lesbian in an appearance on a popular daytime talk show. Her sitcom character also came out to a therapist played by that same host and the series went on to explore various LGBT issues, including the coming-out process.

Name the actress/comedian who came out. Ellen DeGeneres
Name the talk show host. Oprah Winfrey

Super TV Geek Bonus (four points): What was the sitcom character's name (first and last)?

Ellen Morgan


Total points: 40

[Hotseat Or Bust!]

Spoiler

2.) Coach. 5.) Party Of Five, 6.) Ally McBeal, 7.) ER. 8.) The Tonight Show, Johnny Carson, NBC. 11.) Tim Allen, 12.) Paul Reiser, 13.) Brett Butler. 14.) Ellen DeGeneres, Oprah Winfrey. Bonus: Ellen Morgan.

[Estonut]

Spoiler

Decades: PrimeTime
Season 1, Episode 9
10/25/2018

The 1990s


Casting Call
Identify the popular 90s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.

1. James "Jimmy" Trivette, Alex Cahill, C.D. Parker, Sydney Cooke
2. Hayden Fox, Luther Van Dam, Christine Armstrong, Dauber Dybinski
Coach
3. John Lacey, Louise Mercer, Kirk Morris, Kate McCarron
4. Kathryn Janeway, Tom Paris, Seven of Nine, B'Elanna Torres
Star Trek: Voyager


Time Slots
Name the 90s series that (mostly) occupied the following slots (three points each):
(All times ET)

5. Wednesday 8:00-9:00, 1992-1999, Fox (young adult ensemble)
6. Monday 10:00-11:00, 1991-1994, CBS (quirky ensemble)
7. Thursday 10:00-11:00, 1994-2009, NBC (medical drama)
ER


Let's Talk! (two points each)
All about 90s late-night talk and news shows.

8. A popular stand-up comedian took over for a talk show legend in 1992.
Name the show title, host and network
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on NBC

9. Meanwhile, another talk show veteran didn't get the above gig, so another network gave him his own the next year (in the same time slot).
Name the show title, host and network
The Late Show with David Letterman on CBS

10. In 1995, a veteran late night host returns to the slot directly after the one above.
Name the show title, host and network
The Late Late Show/Tom Snyder/CBS


New category alert!
Make Me Laugh
The 1990s were the Golden Age of comedians getting TV sitcoms. Name the funny person associated with each show. Two points each:

11. Home Improvement
Tim Allen
12. Mad About You
Paul Reiser
13. Grace Under Fire
Whatever happened to Brett Butler?


Funny Person Bonus (two points each)
14. In 1997, an actress/comedian came out as a lesbian in an appearance on a popular daytime talk show. Her sitcom character also came out to a therapist played by that same host and the series went on to explore various LGBT issues, including the coming-out process.

Name the actress/comedian who came out.
Ellen DeGeneres
Name the talk show host.
Oprah

Super TV Geek Bonus (four points): What was the sitcom character's name (first and last)?
Ellen Straight

[Bob78164]

Spoiler

Casting Call
Identify the popular 90s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.

1. James "Jimmy" Trivette, Alex Cahill, C.D. Parker, Sydney Cooke
2. Hayden Fox, Luther Van Dam, Christine Armstrong, Dauber Dybinski Coach
3. John Lacey, Louise Mercer, Kirk Morris, Kate McCarron
4. Kathryn Janeway, Tom Paris, Seven of Nine, B'Elanna Torres Star Trek: Voyager


Time Slots
Name the 90s series that (mostly) occupied the following slots (three points each):
(All times ET)

5. Wednesday 8:00-9:00, 1992-1999, Fox (young adult ensemble) Party of Five
6. Monday 10:00-11:00, 1991-1994, CBS (quirky ensemble)
7. Thursday 10:00-11:00, 1994-2009, NBC (medical drama) ER

Let's Talk! (two points each)
All about 90s late-night talk and news shows.

8. A popular stand-up comedian took over for a talk show legend in 1992.
Name the show title, host and network The Tonight Show, Johnny Carson stepped down in favor of Jay Leno on NBC.

9. Meanwhile, another talk show veteran didn't get the above gig, so another network gave him his own the next year (in the same time slot).
Name the show title, host and network The Late Show, David Letterman, CBS

10. In 1995, a veteran late night host returns to the slot directly after the one above.
Name the show title, host and network Tom Snyder, ABC


New category alert!
Make Me Laugh
The 1990s were the Golden Age of comedians getting TV sitcoms. Name the funny person associated with each show. Two points each:

11. Home Improvement Tim Allen
12. Mad About You Paul Reiser
13. Grace Under Fire Brett Butler


Funny Person Bonus (two points each)
14. In 1997, an actress/comedian came out as a lesbian in an appearance on a popular daytime talk show. Her sitcom character also came out to a therapist played by that same host and the series went on to explore various LGBT issues, including the coming-out process.

Name the actress/comedian who came out. Ellen DeGeneres
Name the talk show host. Oprah Winfrey

Super TV Geek Bonus (four points): What was the sitcom character's name (first and last)? Ellen Morgan

--Bob

[A Non E. Muss]

Spoiler

Decades: PrimeTime
Season 1, Episode 9
10/25/2018

The 1990s


Casting Call
Identify the popular 90s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.

1. James "Jimmy" Trivette, Alex Cahill, C.D. Parker, Sydney Cooke

Party Of Five

2. Hayden Fox, Luther Van Dam, Christine Armstrong, Dauber Dybinski

Coach

3. John Lacey, Louise Mercer, Kirk Morris, Kate McCarron

Dear John

4. Kathryn Janeway, Tom Paris, Seven of Nine, B'Elanna Torres

Star Trek: Voyager

Time Slots
Name the 90s series that (mostly) occupied the following slots (three points each):
(All times ET)

5. Wednesday 8:00-9:00, 1992-1999, Fox (young adult ensemble)

Melrose Place

6. Monday 10:00-11:00, 1991-1994, CBS (quirky ensemble)

Northern Exposure

7. Thursday 10:00-11:00, 1994-2009, NBC (medical drama)

ER

Let's Talk! (two points each)
All about 90s late-night talk and news shows.

8. A popular stand-up comedian took over for a talk show legend in 1992.
Name the show title, host and network

The Tonight Show, Jay Leno, & NBC

9. Meanwhile, another talk show veteran didn't get the above gig, so another network gave him his own the next year (in the same time slot).
Name the show title, host and network

The Late Show, David Letterman, & CBS

10. In 1995, a veteran late night host returns to the slot directly after the one above.
Name the show title, host and network

The Late Late Show, Tom Snyder, & CBS

New category alert!
Make Me Laugh
The 1990s were the Golden Age of comedians getting TV sitcoms. Name the funny person associated with each show. Two points each:

11. Home Improvement

Tim Allen

12. Mad About You

Paul Reiser

13. Grace Under Fire

Brett Butler

Funny Person Bonus (two points each)
14. In 1997, an actress/comedian came out as a lesbian in an appearance on a popular daytime talk show. Her sitcom character also came out to a therapist played by that same host and the series went on to explore various LGBT issues, including the coming-out process.

Name the actress/comedian who came out.

Ellen DeGeneres

Name the talk show host.

Oprah Winfrey

Super TV Geek Bonus (four points): What was the sitcom character's name (first and last)?

Ellen Stanley

Total points: 40

[triviawayne]

Spoiler

1. models, inc
2. coach
3. dear john
4. star trek: voyager
5. party of 5
6.
7. er
8. the tonight show, jay leno, nbc
9. late show, david letterman, cbs
10. late late show, tom snyder, cbs
11. tim allen
12. paul reiser
13. brett butler
14. ellen, oprah
bunus: don't remember, but do I get a super-duper geek bonus for knowing the original title of the show was "These Friends of Mine"?

[BackInTex]

Spoiler

Decades: PrimeTime
Season 1, Episode 9
10/25/2018

The 1990s


Casting Call
Identify the popular 90s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.

1. James "Jimmy" Trivette, Alex Cahill, C.D. Parker, Sydney Cooke
Walker, Texas Ranger

2. Hayden Fox, Luther Van Dam, Christine Armstrong, Dauber Dybinski
Coach

3. John Lacey, Louise Mercer, Kirk Morris, Kate McCarron


4. Kathryn Janeway, Tom Paris, Seven of Nine, B'Elanna Torres




Time Slots
Name the 90s series that (mostly) occupied the following slots (three points each):
(All times ET)

5. Wednesday 8:00-9:00, 1992-1999, Fox (young adult ensemble)
Beverly Hills 90210

6. Monday 10:00-11:00, 1991-1994, CBS (quirky ensemble)


7. Thursday 10:00-11:00, 1994-2009, NBC (medical drama)
ER


Let's Talk! (two points each)
All about 90s late-night talk and news shows.

8. A popular stand-up comedian took over for a talk show legend in 1992.
Name the show title, host and network
The Tonight Show, Jay Leno for Johnny Carson, NBC


9. Meanwhile, another talk show veteran didn't get the above gig, so another network gave him his own the next year (in the same time slot).
Name the show title, host and network
The Late Show w/David Letterman, CBS


10. In 1995, a veteran late night host returns to the slot directly after the one above.
Name the show title, host and network
The Late Late Show,Dick Cavett, ABC



New category alert!
Make Me Laugh
The 1990s were the Golden Age of comedians getting TV sitcoms. Name the funny person associated with each show. Two points each:

11. Home Improvement
Tim Allen

12. Mad About You
Paul Reiser

13. Grace Under Fire




Funny Person Bonus (two points each)
14. In 1997, an actress/comedian came out as a lesbian in an appearance on a popular daytime talk show. Her sitcom character also came out to a therapist played by that same host and the series went on to explore various LGBT issues, including the coming-out process.

Name the actress/comedian who came out.
Ellen Degeneres

Name the talk show host.
Dr. Phil


Super TV Geek Bonus (four points): What was the sitcom character's name (first and last)?




Total points: 40

[SportsFan68]

Spoiler

[quote="I Love the 90s!"]Decades: PrimeTime
Season 1, Episode 9
10/25/2018

The 1990s


Casting Call
Identify the popular 90s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.

1. James "Jimmy" Trivette, Alex Cahill, C.D. Parker, Sydney Cooke
2. Hayden Fox, Luther Van Dam, Christine Armstrong, Dauber Dybinski
3. John Lacey, Louise Mercer, Kirk Morris, Kate McCarron
4. Kathryn Janeway, Tom Paris, Seven of Nine, B'Elanna Torres - Star Trek - Voyager. I once called this the worst show on television. I guess its fault was that it couldn't match up to TOS or STNG.


Time Slots
Name the 90s series that (mostly) occupied the following slots (three points each):
(All times ET)

5. Wednesday 8:00-9:00, 1992-1999, Fox (young adult ensemble)
6. Monday 10:00-11:00, 1991-1994, CBS (quirky ensemble)
7. Thursday 10:00-11:00, 1994-2009, NBC (medical drama)

Let's Talk! (two points each)
All about 90s late-night talk and news shows.

8. A popular stand-up comedian took over for a talk show legend in 1992.
Name the show title, host and network. Tonight Show, Jay Leno, NBC

9. Meanwhile, another talk show veteran didn't get the above gig, so another network gave him his own the next year (in the same time slot).
Name the show title, host and network. Late Night, David Letterman, CBS

10. In 1995, a veteran late night host returns to the slot directly after the one above.
Name the show title, host and network


New category alert!
Make Me Laugh
The 1990s were the Golden Age of comedians getting TV sitcoms. Name the funny person associated with each show. Two points each:

11. Home Improvement -- Tim Allen
12. Mad About You -- Paul Reiser
13. Grace Under Fire --


Funny Person Bonus (two points each)
14. In 1997, an actress/comedian came out as a lesbian in an appearance on a popular daytime talk show. Her sitcom character also came out to a therapist played by that same host and the series went on to explore various LGBT issues, including the coming-out process.

Name the actress/comedian who came out. Ellen DeGeneres
Name the talk show host. Oprah Winfrey

Super TV Geek Bonus (four points): What was the sitcom character's name (first and last)? Ellen


Total points: 40[/quote]

[I Love Decades!]

Answers/points:

Decades: PrimeTime
Season 1, Episode 9
10/25/2018

The 1990s


Casting Call
Identify the popular 90s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.

1. James "Jimmy" Trivette, Alex Cahill, C.D. Parker, Sydney Cooke - Walker, Texas Ranger
2. Hayden Fox, Luther Van Dam, Christine Armstrong, Dauber Dybinski - Coach
3. John Lacey, Louise Mercer, Kirk Morris, Kate McCarron - Dear John
4. Kathryn Janeway, Tom Paris, Seven of Nine, B'Elanna Torres - Star Trek: Voyager


Time Slots
Name the 90s series that (mostly) occupied the following slots (three points each):
(All times ET)

5. Wednesday 8:00-9:00, 1992-1999, Fox (young adult ensemble) - Beverly Hills 90210
6. Monday 10:00-11:00, 1991-1994, CBS (quirky ensemble) - Northern Exposure (a personal fave)
7. Thursday 10:00-11:00, 1994-2009, NBC (medical drama) - ER

Let's Talk! (two points each)
All about 90s late-night talk and news shows.


Partial credit awarded as needed
8. A popular stand-up comedian took over for a talk show legend in 1992.
Name the show title, host and network
The Tonight Show Starring Jay Leno, NBC (accepted Johnny Carson because the Q is poorly worded)

9. Meanwhile, another talk show veteran didn't get the above gig, so another network gave him his own the next year (in the same time slot).
Name the show title, host and network
The Late Show with David Letterman, CBS (Late Night was his previous show)

10. In 1995, a veteran late night host returns to the slot directly after the one above.
Name the show title, host and network
The Late, Late Show with Tom Snyder, CBS


New category alert!
Make Me Laugh
The 1990s were the Golden Age of comedians getting TV sitcoms. Name the funny person associated with each show. Two points each:

11. Home Improvement - Tim Allen
12. Mad About You - Paul Reiser
13. Grace Under Fire - Brett Butler


Funny Person Bonus (two points each)
14. In 1997, an actress/comedian came out as a lesbian in an appearance on a popular daytime talk show. Her sitcom character also came out to a therapist played by that same host and the series went on to explore various LGBT issues, including the coming-out process.

Name the actress/comedian who came out. - Ellen Degeneres
Name the talk show host. - Oprah!

Super TV Geek Bonus (four points): What was the sitcom character's name (first and last)?
Ellen Morgan



Points:

panic ~~ 37
weasel ~~ 37
melly ~~ 31
a non ~~ 28
mrkelley ~~ 28
tangredi ~~ 28
Bob#s ~~ 27
tbone ~~ 25
triviawayne ~~ 25
esto ~~ 23
hotseat ~~ 23
krox ~~ 21
BiT ~~ 21
lb ~~ 21
beebs ~~ 19
catfish ~~ 16
sprots ~~ 14
jarnon ~~ 7 20

[jarnon]

I think you didn’t count some of my answers because I played on my cell phone and had to keep editing my post.

[I Love Decades!]

I think you didn’t count some of my answers because I played on my cell phone and had to keep editing my post.

That did seem unusually low for you.

I'll update your score to 20.

[jarnon]

I think you didn’t count some of my answers because I played on my cell phone and had to keep editing my post.

That did seem unusually low for you.

I'll update your score to 20.

Thanks, Vandal!