Pop Culture Trivia Questions XXII

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American versions of British shows usually fail because they file off the rough edges of the originals. But which of these American shows inspired a failed British version called "Days Like These"?

       a. That 70s Show
       b. All in the Family
       c. Cheers
       d. Happy Days


Designed by visual-effects guru Robert Mattey, the three mechanical sharks used in Jaws were collectively called Bruce, in honor of Bruce Ramer, who was which director's lawyer?

       a. John Cameron
       b. Steven Spielberg
       c. George Lucas
       d. Sam Raimi


Oscar-winner Shirley Jones starred with her real-life stepson David Cassidy on what TV show, modeled on the real-life family called the Cowsills?

       a. The Brady Bunch
       b. The Partridge Family
       c. The Monkees
       d. The A-Team


In the 2004 film, Harold Lee and Kumar Patel spend the night trying to satisfy their stoner craving for what chain's burgers?

       a. Fatburger
       b. In and Out
       c. White Castle
       d. Fuddruckers


On what TV show were the leads replaced by their cousins, Coy and Vance?

       a. The Dukes of Hazzard
       b. Starsky and Hutch
       c. Wings
       d. Law and Order


Tony Danza's pro record as a boxer was four wins and three losses. And he later played a boxer on what show?

       a. Who's the Boss
       b. Cheers
       c. Taxi
       d. Hill Street Blues


Huey, Dewey and Louie aren't Donald's kids. They're his nephews. Who was their mother?

       a. Dumbella Duck
       b. Daisy Duck
       c. Daffy Duck
       d. Plucky Duck


The character of Garrett Breedlove, a retired astronaut, was created specifically for Burt Reynolds, who ended up passing on what movie to star in "Stroker Ace"?

       a. Terms of Endearment
       b. Something's Gotta Give
       c. As Good As It Gets
       d. About Schmidt


Mickey Rooney was Norman Lear's first choice to play what sitcom character, but begged off for fear of controversy?

       a. Archie Bunker
       b. Barney Miller
       c. Hawkeye Pierce
       d. Ted Bundy


What show never quite got around to admitting that Miss Kitty appeared to be the madame of a whorehouse?

       a. Bonanza
       b. The Rifleman
       c. Gunsmoke
       d. Paladin


There have been three failed attempts to make what British series - Chateau Snavely starring Betty White and Harvey Korman, Amanda's starring Bea Arthur and Payne starring John Larroquette?

       a. Fawlty Towers
       b. The Avengers
       c. The Office
       d. The Rise and Fall of Reginald Perrin


What was the first couple from "The Bachelor/ette" series to actually make it to the altar?

       a. Trista Rehn and Ryan Sutter
       b. Alex Michel and Trista Rehn
       c. Jesse Palmer and Jessica Bowlin
       d. Andrew Firestone and Jen Schefft


The Sea Monkeys and X-Ray Specs were both marketed in comic books by Harold Von Braunhut, who was also a big supporter of what cause?

       a. Cuban communism
       b. Right-wing racism
       c. Eco-terrorism
       d. Scientology


Richard Hatch, the first million-dollar winner on "Survivor", agreed to plead guilty in 2005 to what charge?

       a. Not paying taxes on that million
       b. Driving while drunk
       c. Abusing his adopted child
       d. Indecency in a public place


Nanette Guzman was Frasier Crane's first wife ... and as Nanny Gee was best known for working in what field?

       a. Children's entertainer
       b. Porn novelist
       c. Soap opera star
       d. Art photographer




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