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June 29, 2007: The final TV Barn's TV Picks

I TRY TO FIND A WAY TO MAKE ALL OUR LITTLE JOYS RELATE Which of the following actors was on "M*A*S*H" the longest? A) Gary Burghoff B) Larry Linville C) David Ogden Stiers D) Wayne Rogers E) McLean Stevenson

June 28, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for June 28

A VERY SPECIAL EPISODE Whose "So-Called Life" was it? A) Claude Casey B) Angela Chase C) Veronica Chase D) Lindsay Fünke E) Susan Keane

June 27, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for June 27

SUE, DOUGH NYM! Which TV character has "written" the most books that one could find in the Library of Congress? A) the dog from "Frasier" B) Laura Palmer C) Morris the Cat D) Me, the Pets.com/Bar None sock puppet E)...

June 26, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for June 26

IT'S SO EASY, A TV BARN READER COULD DO IT Cavemen, shmavemen. Which commercial mascot/portrayer didn't have their own TV series? A) the baby from the Quiznos and Freeinternet.com ads B) the Isuzu "Liar" C) Josephine, the Plumber D) Rosie,...

June 25, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for June 25

THE VILLAGE PERSONS "In the Navy, you can sail the seven seas" and/or "put your mind at ease." Who once served as a new recruit? A) Arthur Fonzarelli B) Michael Knight C) Ben Matlock D) Adrian Monk E) Jack Tripper

June 22, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for June 22-24

OBVIOUSLY WE'RE RUNNING OUT OF MATERIAL Which TV series was not born the same year as Thomas Heald, coauthor of this nonsense? A) "All in the Family" B) "The Bob Newhart Show" C) "Columbo" D) "The Electric Company" E) "Soul...

June 21, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for June 21

ACT NOW! "Hey, you're young and swingin', No time to think about tomorrow" offered whose infamous ad campaign? A) "The Brady Bunch's" variety show B) Happy Fun Ball C) Randall Ferryman D) the Regal Beagle E) "Logan's Run"

June 20, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for June 20

FORGET ME NOT "Remembering You" is the name of the song that ran over the end credits of which series? A) "All in the Family" B) "The Andy Griffith Show" C) "Cheers" D) "M*A*S*H" E) "The Wonder Years"

June 19, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for June 19

CARNEGIE HALL Which guest star didn't win an Emmy for work on "The Practice"? A) Charles S. Dutton B) John Larroquette C) William Shatner D) Sharon Stone E) Henry Winkler

June 18, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for June 18

THAT'S A TOTALLY DECENT QUESTION, I MUST SAY Which other "SCTV" character(s) regularly appeared in live-action format on NBC's cartoon version of Martin Short's "The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley"? A) Count Floyd B) Harry, the Guy with the...

June 15, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for June 15-17

SINGIN' THE BLUES WHEN THE RED SOX LOSE, IT'S A CRISIS IN YOUR LIFE Gary Portnoy, noted alumnus of the Forest Road School who is most famous for the "Cheers" theme, was also responsible for which other show's opening number?...

June 14, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for June 14

DAVID SPADE AND NEUTERED What was the first right price from Contestants' Row on Bob Barker's "The (New) Price Is Right" in 1972? A) $1 B) $49 C) $501 D) $595 E) $1999

June 13, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for June 13

I'M A FAT MAN, REGIS! Who won the first televised "fastest finger" competition, earning the right to be the first contestant on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire"? A) Michael Galanda B) David Korotkin C) Gregory Stanko D) Doug Van...

June 12, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for June 12

SPY GLASS Which was Jack Warden? A) "Cute as a Bug's Ear" B) "Clear as Mud" C) "Crazy Like a Fox" D) "Old as Methuselah" E) "Nutty as a Fruitcake"

June 11, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for June 11

Is there life after "The Sopranos"?

June 8, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for June 8-10

HULKAMANIAC David Banner hit the road on CBS' "The Incredible Hulk," going on the run from tabloid reporter Jack McGee after Banner's alter ego, "the creature," allegedly killed ...? A) his mother B) his sister C) his twin brother D)...

June 7, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for June 7

VILLA IDIOT Pamela Anderson was actually not the original "Tool Time" girl cast on "Home Improvement." Whose shoes (if nothing else) did Pam fill? A) Gillian Anderson B) Kristin Chenoweth C) Khrystyne Haje D) Ashley Judd E) Mia Sara

June 6, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for June 6

NEXT! Sure you remember "Next Best Thing" "celebrity" judge Lisa Ann Walter, she had her own sitcom called ... A) "Almost Grown" B) "The Good Life" C) "Life's Work" D) "The Mommies" E) "Permanent Record"

June 5, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for June 5

TICKET TO RIDE If his aunt and uncle had refused him shelter, who else might "The Fresh Prince" have crashed with in Bel Air? A) Jonathan and Jennifer Hart B) George and Marsha Owens C) Rob and Laura Petrie D)...

June 4, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for June 4

EXTRA! EXTRA! At which Los Angeles newspaper did Lou Grant work after leaving WJM-TV? A) the Beacon B) the Gazette C) the Sun D) the Times E) the Tribune

June 1, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for June 1-3

A LITTLE LOWER NOW Harvey Fierstein costarred on which sitcom? A) "All About Steve" B) "Daddy's Girls" C) "It's a Living" D) "Man of the House" E) "One of the Boys"

May 31, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for May 31

STRIKE WHILE JEREMY IRONS IS HOT In what year did the National Broadcasting System begin running Friday night sketch comedy series "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip"? A) 1978 B) 1980 C) 1986 D) 1994 E) 2002

May 30, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for May 30

BLANKETY BLANKS Which of the following celebs is not featured in the official "Match Game" slot machine? A) Fannie Flagg B) Charles Nelson Reilly C) Brett Somers D) Rip Taylor E) Jimmie Walker

May 29, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for May 29

SUPERMATCH Charles Nelson Reilly won an Emmy for his role on ... A) "The Drew Carey Show" B) "The Ghost & Mrs. Muir" C) "The Match Game" D) "Millennium" E) none of the above

May 25, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for May 25-28

I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE Toward the end of the first season, CBS asked Hugh Wilson to make his series "WKRP in Cincinnati" more like which other show? A) "Are You Being Served?" B) "Barney Miller" C) "Laverne...

May 24, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for May 24

BOMBS AWAY Carrie Fisher, one of the judges for Fox's "On the Lot," was one of the stars of an 1997 anthology series on ABC presented by Robert Altman. Among the other big names in the cast were James Gandolfini,...

May 23, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for May 23

THE NUMBERS ARE BAD Which is not one of the DHARMA Initiative stations on the "Lost" island? A) the Arrow B) the Eye C) the Flame D) the Pearl E) the Swan

May 22, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for May 22

ZIP IT! Which series takes/took place primarily in the 90909 zip code? A) "7th Heaven" B) "24" C) "The O.C." D) "Veronica Mars" E) "Beverly Hills, 90210"

May 21, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for May 21

GO-GO GADGET FEET! What is Nathan Petrelli's campaign slogan on "Heroes"? A) "The Courage to Do What's Right" B) "For a Better Tomorrow" C) "Onward and Upward" D) "Restoring Honor" E) "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet"

May 18, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for May 18-20

JANE, YOU IGNORANT TRIVIA QUESTION "Saturday Night Live" makes a big deal of the "Five Timers" club when it comes to repeat hosting. Who hasn't hosted the show enough to make it into the less publicized "Ten Timers" club? A)...

May 17, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for May 17

JEEPERS CREEPERS What was "The Night Stalker's" first name? A) Aaron B) Carl C) Ed D) Jon E) Tom

May 16, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for May 16

THE LESS TALENTED BROTHER The pilot episode of "According to Jim" dealt with which high-concept plot? A) a pet goldfish dying B) taking a child to school C) forgetting Mrs. Jim's anniversary D) not returning a neighbor's tools E) hiring...

May 15, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for May 15

RIGHT KNITTER Which sitcom coined/popularized the maxim "All the good ones are taken!"? A) "Alice" B) "All in the Family" C) "Barney Miller" D) "The Brady Bunch" E) "The Mary Tyler Moore Show"

May 14, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for May 14

ENCORE, ENCORE! Cynthia Fee performed the theme for what popular sitcom? A) "Family Ties" B) "The Golden Girls" C) "Growing Pains" D) "Three's Company" E) "227"

May 11, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for May 11-13

BABY, IF YOU'VE EVER WONDERED In which category did "WKRP in Cincinnati" win its lone Emmy Award? A) Hairstyling B) Lead Actress in a Comedy Series C) Makeup for a Series (Non-Prosthetic) D) Outstanding Main Title Design E) Videotape Editing

May 10, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for May 10

THE DATING GAME Which of the networks was going to air "The Singles Table" in the 2006-07 season? A) ABC B) CBS C) CW D) Fox E) NBC

May 9, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for May 9

WHERE IN THE WORLD ISN'T MATT LAUER? Which Wednesday night show takes place in Arizona? A) "According to Jim" B) "Jericho" C) "Medium" D) "One Tree Hill" E) "The Real World: Denver"

May 8, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for May 8

DIS OR DAT "Cookie" from YouDon'tKnowJack.com (TM) here, in for Tomalhe. If only he'd had a few more energy drinks while up at Mount Rushmore on the set of "National Treasure 2: Tippecanoe and Tyler." As it is, he spent...

May 7, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for May 7

PRODUCT SOUP What's a floor wax and a dessert topping? A) "Crackle Jack" B) "Delfonic" C) "Jazztastic" D) "Shimmer" E) "Shinola"

May 4, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for May 4-6

WE REPRESENT THE LOLLIPOP GUILD Which of the following series does not contain the first or last name of one of the presidents on Mount Rushmore? A) "Washington Week in Review" B) "The Joe Franklin Show" C) "The Famous Teddy...

May 3, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for May 3

How long was Tom Heald tied up with yesterday's moviemaking?

May 2, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for May 2

ALTERNATING CURRENT The last words spoken by the late Bon Scott on the AC/DC album "Highway to Hell" are from what '70s sitcom? A) "All in the Family" B) "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" C) "M*A*S*H" D) "Mork & Mindy"...

May 1, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for May 1

ACTION! Tuesday night, Mr. Heald, your genial host, will be an extra on the set of which movie sequel? A) "The Dark Knight" B) "Jurassic Park IV: The Extinction" C) "National Treasure II: The Book of Secrets" D) "Scary Movie...

April 30, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Apr. 30

IZ YOU IS OR IZ YOU AIN'T In 1986, Dolly Parton, Robin Williams and Paul "Pee-wee" Reubens were all ... A) claimed to be gay by the National Enquirer B) guest hosts on "Saturday Night Live" C) "honorary" Muppets D)...

April 27, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Apr. 27-29

COMING THIS FALL ... DAVID LETTERMAN Which series could "see in the dark," according to its opening credits? A) "Crimetime After Primetime" B) "Dark Justice" C) "Forever Knight" D) "Silk Stalkings" E) "Sweating Bullets"

April 26, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Apr. 26

OH, REEGE Before saving ABC and NBC, Regis Philbin was the marginally talented sidekick to what marginally talented sidekick? A) Joey Bishop B) Stan Freberg C) Festus Haggen D) Phil Harris E) Rochester

April 25, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Apr. 25

DOUBLE DOWN The theme song of which series mentions cheating? A) "America's Next Top Model" B) "The Sopranos" C) "The Riches" D) "M*A*S*H" E) "Penn & Teller's Bulls ... Hit!"

April 24, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Apr. 24

INTERACTIVE CONVERSATION INTERFACE Who hosted ABC's half-baked TV incarnation of "You Don't Know Jack"? A) Buzz Lippman B) Cookie Masterson C) Josh "Schmitty" Schmitstinstein D) Nate Shapiro E) Troy Stevens

April 23, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Apr. 23

A PLACE FOR MY STUFF What was Mr. Hooper's first name on "Sesame Street"? A) Harold B) Harvey C) Henry D) Hogan E) Rufus

April 20, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Apr. 20-22

SPUDS Mark DeCarlo hosted a big-money revival of which game show on Fox? A) "Family Feud" B) "Let's Make a Deal" C) "Pyramid" D) "To Tell the Truth" E) "What's My Line?"

April 19, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Apr. 19

CHECK PLEASE! You're low on food at your "all-you-can-eat" buffet. Provided it's not because of crime or board of health issues, which of the following detectives might you be most pleased to see? A) Nash Bridges B) Nick Knight C)...

April 18, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Apr. 18

IS THAT YOUR IDENTITY? Who can't you vote for on "American Idol"? A) a bank teller B) a Hooters manager C) a member of the official Navy band D) a pro football player's daughter E) a winner on "America's Most...

April 17, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Apr. 17

THE USUAL SUSPECTS "Wealthy, young, handsome. A man with the brightest of futures; a man with the darkest of pasts. From Africa's deepest recesses, to the rarefied peaks of Tibet, heir to his father's legacy, and the world's darkest mysteries"...

April 16, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Apr. 16

ODD MAN OUT It's Fall 2000 and you've just rented (for free) a CBS fall preview videotape from Blockbuster. What exciting series won't you find being introduced for the first time? A) "Bette" B) "CSI" C) "The District" D) "The...

April 13, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Apr. 13-15

AND THE POINTS DON'T MATTER Greg Proops hosted what series on Comedy Central? A) "Battlebots" B) "Beat the Geeks" C) "Distraction" D) "Let's Bowl" E) "VS."

April 12, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Apr. 12

MY NAME IS SHAKE-ZULA, THE MIC RULAH What is item #1 on Earl's "list"? A) Stole ten dollars from a guy at the Camden Market. B) Made a kid scared of the boogeyman. C) Blew up mailboxes. D) Stole a...

April 11, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Apr. 11

WHITHER MACNEIL? TVBarn.com buddy John Lehr is/was ... A) one of the GEICO Cavemen B) the creator and star of TBS' "10 Items or Less" C) the host of ABC's "I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here" D) the...

April 10, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Apr. 10

R.I.P. CUTE CHICK AND FAT BROAD Johnny Hart's "B.C." comic strip was featured on TV in a pair of cartoon specials featuring which holidays? A) Christmas B) Easter C) Halloween D) Independence Day E) Thanksgiving

April 9, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Apr. 9

DOES ANYBODY REALLY KNOW WHAT TIME IT IS? In what year is "How I Met Your Mother" set? A) 1985 B) 2001 C) 2007 D) 2010 E) 2030

April 6, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Apr. 6-8

I'M NO SUPERMAN Among the callers in the film adaptation of Eric Bogosian's "Talk Radio" were sitcom faves Park Overall and Earl Hindman. But which NBC's "Comedy Night Done Right" also costarred? A) Alec Baldwin B) Andy Richter C) Jason...

April 5, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Apr. 5

SAVAGE LAND Adam Savage fights the good fight on ... A) Fox News Channel B) "Ghost Hunters" C) "Lost" D) "MythBusters" E) "WWE SmackDown!"

April 4, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Apr. 4

THERE MUST BE DOZENS! Name a famous fruit bat. A) Daniel B) Delfin C) Jinky D) Norbit E) Skippy

April 3, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Apr. 3

CUTTY CARRYALL Alice's beau Sam on "The Brady Bunch" had a last name that was, oddly enough, not "The Butcher." What was it? A) Franklin B) Grant C) Hancock D) Harding E) Van Buren

April 2, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Apr. 2

BACK IN THE HIGH LIFE AGAIN Which show airing tonight was originally titled "Low Life"? A) "The Black Donnellys" B) "The Hills" C) "The O'Reilly Factor" D) "Prison Break" E) "The Riches"

March 30, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Mar. 30-Apr. 1

SHE WOULDN'T TAKE A WILLY OR A SAM Jonathan Rhys Meyers, now playing a young, virile King Henry VIII, was previously known for playing what other icon? A) Dean Martin B) Elvis Presley C) Jerry Lewis D) JFK E) John...

March 29, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Mar. 29

SEE YOU ROUND LIKE A RECORD Fox's "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" boasts that it had "the biggest television premiere in the United States in over eight years." What series' debut ratings record did it beat? A) "Becker"...

March 28, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Mar. 28

OH MY GOD, THEY THUMBTACKED KENNY! Matt Stone & Trey Parker have an autographed photo of whom on their office wall? A) Hillary Clinton B) Isaac Hayes C) Saddam Hussein D) Jerry Mathers E) Charles Schulz

March 27, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Mar. 27

CATCH A FALLING STAR Richard Belzer, Arsenio Hall, Charles Fleischer and Fred Willard were among the supporting cast on whose late night talk show? A) David Brenner B) Rick Dees C) Dennis Miller D) Pat Sajak E) Alan Thicke

March 26, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Mar. 26

DOCU-DRAMA Which of the following was hosted by Tom Kennedy? A) "An Inconvenient Truth" B) "Jesus Camp" C) "March of the Penguins" D) "Murderball" E) "Wordplay"

March 23, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Mar. 23-25

TEN HUT! Where did Major Dad show up for duty? A) Camp Lejune B) Camp Pendleton C) Ellsworth Air Force Base D) Quantico E) The Presidio

March 22, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Mar. 22

DA VINCI'S INQUEST Leonardo Leonardo is the villain in what animated series? A) "The Boondocks" B) "Clerks" C) "Family Guy" D) "King of the Hill" E) "Moral Orel"

March 21, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Mar. 21

FANTASY Y-7 What's the name of the new Merv Griffin "crossword-themed" game show about debuting this fall? A) "Double Cross" B) "Jumble-aya" C) "Let's Play Crosswords" D) "Tales From the Cryptic" E) "Wordplay"

March 20, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Mar. 20

OR GLENDA? One of this show's original titles was "Becoming Glen." Who's the man? A) "Identity" B) "Raines" C) "Rules of Engagement" D) "What About Brian" E) "The Winner"

March 19, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Mar. 19

SHORT PEOPLE GOT NO REASON TO LIVE Which of the following shows includes one of Tom Cruise's ex-wives in the cast? A) "Big Day" B) "Day Break" C) "The Loop" D) "Smith" E) "Twenty Good Years"

March 16, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Mar. 16-18

HAWKEYES PIERCED Which of the following canceled fall 2006 series took place in Iowa? A) "Big Day" B) "Day Break" C) "Kidnapped" D) "Runaway" E) "Smith"

March 15, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Mar. 15

MONEY ME, THE SHOW! Which canceled 2006-7 series followed the exploits of a man known only as "Knapp"? A) "Big Day" B) "Day Break" C) "Kidnapped" D) "Runaway" E) "Vanished"

March 14, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Mar. 14

I'D LIKE TO VIE A BOWEL Why didn't Merv Griffin hire "77 Sunset Strip's" Edd "Kookie" Byrnes as host of "Wheel of Fortune"? A) Byrnes opted to prepare instead for his role in "Grease." B) He wasn't quite sure which...

March 13, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Mar. 13

MEOW MEOW MEOW, VERY MUCH Which is not one of the mini-operas presented on "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood"? A) "A Star for Kitty" B) "A Granddad for Daniel" C) "Josephine, the Short-Necked Giraffe" D) "Lady Bunny's Nightmare" E) "Pineapples & Tomatoes"

March 12, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Mar. 12

THREE STRIKES, YOU'RE OUT Which guest star has murdered the most people in cases solved by Lt. Columbo? A) Robert Culp B) George Hamilton C) Patrick McGoohan D) William Shatner E) Robert Vaughn

March 9, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Mar. 9-11

THE APPLENTICE What phrase does Donald Trump think is "disgusting"? A) "I give up" B) "I hate you" C) "#2" D) "obscenely rich" E) "white trash"

March 8, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Mar. 8

A VERY SPECIAL EPISODE Which of the following cannot be found on the shelves of your local comic book shop? A) "CSI" B) "Law & Order" C) "The Shield" D) "Stargate SG-1" E) "24"

March 7, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Mar. 7

MAGNIFYING GLOSS Who solved "The Case of the Cackling Ghost"? A) the Bloodhound Gang B) the Blue Moon detective agency C) Fargo North, decoder D) Fish E) Inch High, Private Eye

March 6, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Mar. 6

I NEVER SAUSAGE A THING Who's the richest man in Buffalo? A) Sgt. Bilko B) The Born Loser C) Al Bundy D) Buffalo Bill E) The Winner

March 5, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Mar. 5

RESUME THE POSITION Of the following, which bygone series can claim the most cast members working on current prime time television series? A) "Ally McBeal" B) "Friends" C) "Full House" D) "Grace Under Fire" E) "Roseanne"

March 2, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Mar. 2-4

ER ... FOX SPORTS ?!? Which of the following fighters did not win their bouts on Fox's "Celebrity Boxing"? A) Todd Bridges B) Joey Buttafuoco C) Dustin "Screech" Diamond D) Tonya Harding E) William "The Refrigerator" Perry

March 1, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Mar. 1

IT'S FRIDAY NIGHT IN HOLLYWOOD! Whose impression did Harriet Hayes finally master "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip"? A) Estelle Getty B) Juliette Lewis C) Joan Rivers D) Sporty Spice E) Reese Witherspoon

February 28, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Feb. 28

VERY PATIENT CONFIDENTIALITY Who would Dr. Jack Shephard most likely have taken as a patient before getting "Lost"? A) Wilford Brimley B) Bob Dole C) Stephen Hawking D) Heather Mills McCartney E) Anna Nicole Smith

February 27, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Feb. 27

COOKIE HERE, WITH YOUR DIS OR DAT Which series doesn't know "Jack"? A) "Jericho" B) "Law & Order" C) "Lost" D) "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" E) "24"

February 26, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Feb. 26

MEASURE ONCE, CUT TWICE According to its staff, there are about 14,030 of these a year: A) answers written for "Jeopardy!" B) letter and number "sponsors" on "Sesame Street" C) sketches pitched by the writers on "Saturday Night Live" D)...

February 23, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Feb. 23-25

AND THE NOMINEES ARE ... Joe Pesci starred in which of the following series? A) "Click" B) "Days of Glory" C) "Half Nelson" D) "The Queen" E) "Volver"

February 22, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Feb. 22

IN A RICH MAN'S WORLD Recreating this in real life would probably take 200 hours and $20,000. What? A) the average trip from beginning to end on "The Amazing Race" B) the first secret room built by Ty Pennington on...

February 21, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Feb. 21

BACK IN BLACK To whom won't "The Man" give a half-hour talk show? A) Gloria Steinem B) Leroy C) Nat X D) Sinead O'Connor E) Will Mega

February 20, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Feb. 20

NOW THE WORLD DON'T MOVE TO THE BEAT OF JUST ONE DRUM A cast member of which series hosted the official commemorative VHS for "Hands Across America"? A) "ALF" B) "Hill Street Blues" C) "L.A. Law" D) "Magnum P.I." E)...

February 19, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Feb. 19

LET'S ALL BE THERE! The star of which '80s NBC series is now a cockfighting activist? A) "Jennifer Slept Here" B) "Manimal" C) "Our House" D) "The Powers of Matthew Star" E) "Voyagers"

February 16, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Feb. 16-18

UNREAL ESTATE Behind the façade shown for this series is the real-life home to the Filipino Federation of America. Whose digs hold this distinction? A) "Arrested Development" B) "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" C) "The Shield" D) "Six Feet Under" E)...

February 15, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Feb. 15

BLAKE'S 7 In 1985, Robert Blake watched over the parish of St. Dominic's on NBC. How did everyone refer to the church? A) "Birdland" B) "Boys Town" C) "The Crossroads" D) "Hell Town" E) "Sin City"

February 14, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Feb. 14

PINK SLIPS Which series has given its fans "two weeks' notice"? A) "Heroes" B) "Jericho" C) "Lost" D) "Prison Break" E) "24"

February 13, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Feb. 13

SHE'S SO OUTRAGEOUS (not) While our Anna Nicole Smith trivia tribute could be a repeat of one of our first questions ever (the liquid volume of her implants, according to an unauthorized Showtime documentary), we'll ask something innocuous: What was...

February 12, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Feb. 12

SCRUBS Which was not a hit song for a cast member of "General Hospital"? A) "All I Need" B) "Don't Talk to Strangers" C) "Friends & Lovers" D) "Kokomo" E) "She Bangs"

February 9, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Feb. 9-11

UNREAL ESTATE Which of the following businesses would you not find in the Salem USA phone directory on "Days of Our Lives"? A) Basic Black B) The Brady Pub C) Mythic Communications D) The Book Cafe E) Titan Publishing

February 8, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Feb. 8

Where in the world is Tom Heald? San Diego?

February 7, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Feb. 7

KNOW WHEN TO FOLD 'EM Which series does not have a character who'd beat a nine in "Celebrity Poker Showdown"? A) "The Brady Bunch" B) "Pee-wee's Playhouse" C) "Smallville" D) "24" E) "Will & Grace"

February 6, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Feb. 6

SITUATION COSMETIC The original title of which series included the phrase "The Life and Times of"? A) "Barney Miller" B) "Bob" C) "Brisco County Jr." D) "Lou Grant" E) "Seinfeld"

February 5, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Feb. 5

TIME'S UP When did Jack's first day start on "24"? A) midnight B) 8 a.m. C) noon D) 4:56 p.m. E) 5 p.m.

February 2, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Feb. 2-4

THANK GOD THEY'RE FRIED EGGS Boston terrorists Ignignokt and Err are from where? A) Bedford Falls B) Chicago C) France D) Freedonia E) the Moon

February 1, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Feb. 1

BOMBS AWAY! Who had the misfortune to be the first guest on Chevy Chase's ill-fated Fox talk show? A) David Brenner B) Dick Cavett C) Goldie Hawn D) Regis Philbin E) Gilda Radner

January 31, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Jan. 31

SITTIN' HERE ON CAPITOL HILL Norman Lear's "The Powers That Be" featured cast members from all of the following series but ...? A) "Frasier" B) "Lost" C) "3rd Rock From the Sun" D) "24" E) "Two and a Half Men"

January 30, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Jan. 30

POTENT POTABLES The final scene of most episodes of "Boston Legal" finds Denny Crane and Alan Shore sitting on the balcony of Crane, Poole & Schmidt, smoking cigars and hoisting glasses of which beverage? A) beer B) bourbon C) brandy...

January 29, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Jan. 29

TICK ... TICK ... TICK ... BOMB! Before playing Chloe on "24," actress Mary Lynn Rajskub played a character named Chloe for 15 episodes on which "Must See TV" sitcom? A) "Boston Common" B) "Caroline in the City" C) "Frasier"...

January 26, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Jan. 26-28

LOCO MOTION Which blink-and-you-missed-it series featured Train's "Calling All Angels" as its theme song? A) "3 lbs." B) "Day Break" C) "Kidnapped" D) "Justice" E) "Six Degrees"

January 25, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Jan. 25

SOMEWHERE UNDER THE RAINBOW "It's nothing like where you live, and nothing like you imagine." So said the promotional ads for the debut of which series? A) "The Amazing Race" B) "Farscape" C) "Lost" D) "The O.C." E) "Three's Company"

January 24, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Jan. 24

THE ROBE Which cast member of Comedy Central's "Beat the Geeks" costarred in "My Big Fat Independent Movie"? A) J. Keith van Straaten B) the TV Geek C) the Movie Geek D) the Music Geek E) Blaine Capatch

January 23, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Jan. 23

AMERICA YOU'RE DULL Which of the following series would you not find a regular cast member named Randy, Paula, or Simon? A) "Alvin & the Chipmunks" B) "Home Improvement" C) "My Name Is Earl" D) "Oz" E) "The Wonder Years"

January 22, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Jan. 22

THE FAB FIVE Who would most likely have been told to "put a sock in it" on "Fox After Breakfast"/"Breakfast Time"? A) Bob B) Carol C) Ted D) Alice E) Tom Bergeron

January 19, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Jan. 19-21

TUNE THAT NAME Phoebe Snow, Aretha Franklin and Boyz II Men all performed the theme for which series? A) "21 Jump Street" B) "A Different World" C) "America's Next Top Model" D) "Roc" E) "New York: Undercover"

January 18, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Jan. 18

DISNEY GILLESPIE Which kids' show was created by one of the members of "Avenue Q"? A) "Go, Diego! Go!" B) "Johnny and the Sprites" C) "Life With Derek" D) "Lizzie McGuire" E) "The Wiggles"

January 17, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Jan. 17

BECAUSE WE LIKE YOU During a production break, the facility where which show tapes was vandalized when a clever prankster painted the letter "Y" on the show's logo? A) "American Idol" B) "The Colbert Report" C) "The Janice Dickinson Modeling...

January 16, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Jan. 16

CRYSTAL BLUE PERSUASION Where are the events of Lisa Rinna's Oxygen Network competitive hairstyling series "Tease" held? A) the Barberena B) the Beehive C) the Hairatorium D) the Honeycomb E) the Layer Lair

January 15, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Jan. 15

WUNZA! Which series chronicled the curious crime-solving efforts of mismatched couple Dicky Cobb & Tess Kaufman? A) "Alien Nation" B) "Blue Thunder" C) "Fastlane" D) "Forever Knight" E) "Reasonable Doubts"

January 12, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Jan. 12-14

Where is the weekend trivia question?

January 11, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Jan. 11

UNDER THE BOARDWALK What was the name of the creature Linda Hamilton fell for on CBS' "Beauty & the Beast"? A) Bela B) Boris C) Christopher D) Lon E) Vincent

January 10, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Jan. 10

... AND FELIX Which sitcom can claim three Academy Award winners in its supporting cast? A) "The Facts of Life" B) "The Golden Girls" C) "Laverne & Shirley" D) "Murphy Brown" E) "Roseanne"

January 9, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Jan. 9

I SPY "Monk's" Tony Shalhoub can be found on-screen in all of the following theatrical releases except: A) "Big Night" B) "Good Night and Good Luck" C) "Longtime Companion" D) "Men in Black II" E) "Quick Change"

January 8, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Jan. 8

TELENOVALIUM Which of the following is not one of the programs that has aired on MyNetwork TV? A) "Desire" B) "Fashion House" C) "Watch Over Me" D) "Wicked Wicked Games" E) "Wild Palms"

January 5, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Jan. 5-7

FARE QUESTION In the opening credits, which actor is actually driving the "Taxi"? A) Tony Danza B) Danny DeVito C) Marilu Henner D) Judd Hirsch E) Christopher Lloyd

January 4, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Jan. 4

WHO COULD ASK? Which femme fatale's sitcom had a theme from George & Ira Gershwin? A) Annie Potts B) Brett Butler C) Cybill Shepherd D) Kirstie Alley E) Margaret Cho

January 3, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Jan. 3

DIAMOND DOGS "The King of Queens" will draw to a close this May after nine seasons. Which other series made its debut on the same night? A) "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" B) "Farscape" C) "Greed" D) "Sex and the City"...

January 2, 2007: TV Barn's TV Picks for Jan. 2

BIRDMAN OF ABC Surfing the channels, you won't find Brian Dennehy on an rerun of ... A) "The 4400" B) "Hunter" C) "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" D) "M*A*S*H" E) "Miami Vice"

December 28, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Dec. 28-Jan. 1

3-2-1! ABC's "New Year's Rockin' Eve" hasn't always had host Dick Clark's name in the title. Who had that honor on the special's second broadcast on "____'s New Year's Rockin' Eve 1973"? A) America B) The Bee Gees C) Elton...

December 27, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Dec. 27

DRAMA DEAREST The cast of which series was perpetually under the watchful eye of Joan Crawford? A) "Married ... With Children" B) "Night Court" C) "Roseanne" D) "Sanford and Son" E) "Three's Company"

December 26, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Dec. 26

HOW LOW CAN YOU GO? Which "Dancing With the Stars" contestant was featured (either as him/herself or a character) as a McDonald's Christmas ornament in 1988? A) George Hamilton B) Joey Lawrence C) Kelly Monaco D) Emmitt Smith E) Jerry...

December 22, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Dec. 22-25

BLACK BARTER What will a soap dish cost you at Mr. Hooper's store on "Sesame Street"? A) a bottle opener B) a crystal ball C) a green card D) a paper clip collection E) your immortal soul

December 21, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Dec. 21

ISLAND OF THE MISFIT TOYS Which company sponsored the production of the Rankin/Bass special, "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"? A) Coca Cola B) General Electric C) Marlboro D) Montgomery Ward E) Texaco

December 20, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Dec. 20

IF YOU WANNA BE HAPPY FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE Before living "The Surreal Life," Tammy Faye Bakker/Messner appeared as a regular on what series? A) "The Drew Carey Show" B) "Life Goes On" C) "Night Court" D) "Seventh...

December 19, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Dec. 19

IN THE AIR TONIGHT "St. Vitus Dance," Sonny Crockett's boat on "Miami Vice," is also the name of ... A) a movement disorder of the hands and feet B) the last opera performed by Maria Callas C) a fern-like houseplant...

December 18, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Dec. 18

LEAH ME ALONE Oddly enough, on "Caroline in the City," the character's last name was not City. What last name was on her paychecks? A) Cross B) Duffy C) Guesswaite D) North E) Ray

December 15, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Dec. 15-17

THIS IS THE BIG ONE What was Fred Sanford's favorite TV series on "Sanford and Son"? A) "Days of Our Lives" B) "The Jeffersons" C) "Quincy" D) "Rawhide" E) "Saturday Night Live"

December 14, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Dec. 14

THE OFFICE Albert Hague, the composer (with Dr. Seuss) of "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch," went on to ... A) learn "The Facts of Life." B) light up the sky like a flame, "Fame." C) "Hope & Gloria." D)...

December 13, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Dec. 13

THE OFFICE In which series are characters unfortunate enough to work for a boss named Dolores Herbig? A) "Archie Bunker's Place" B) "Are You Being Served?" C) "Dead Like Me" D) "Homicide: Life on the Street" E) "M.A.N.T.I.S."

December 12, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Dec. 12

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PLOTLINES Which of the following characters would you find if you opened the door marked IHP? A) Jesse Conlon B) Wesley Crusher C) Ed Deline D) Arvid Engen E) Napoleon Solo

December 11, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Dec. 11

TO MEL IN A HANDBASKET Alice Hyatt was "a new girl in town" when she and her son Tommy moved West from ... ? A) Florida B) Georgia C) Illinois D) New Jersey E) Washington, D.C.

December 8, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Dec. 8-10

THE DREAD PIRATE Before loving "Raymond," Doris Roberts won her first Emmy award for appearing on what hit series? A) "ALF" B) "Hill Street Blues" C) "Perfect Strangers" D) "Remington Steele" E) "St. Elsewhere"

December 7, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Dec. 7

KEN OBER KILLED THE VIDEO STAR Sure, everyone knows the Buggles, but whose video was the first to air on MTV2? A) Elton John's "I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That" B) Julian Lennon's "Too Late for Goodbyes"...

December 6, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Dec. 6

DO MY LITTLE TURN ON THE CATWALK Which of the following was not named "America's Next Top Model"? A) Naima Mora B) Nicole Linkletter C) Regina Lasko D) Danielle Evans E) Eva Pigford

December 5, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Dec. 5

TIME FOR TIMER On "Knight Rider," Michael Knight's watch/wrist communicator had two words on it. One was "Transmit." What was the other? A) "Engage" B) "Fire" C) "KITT" D) "Translate" E) "View"

December 4, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Dec. 4

DING A LING Before expressing her disdain for "Ally McBeal," Lucy Liu served as a study buddy for whom? A) "Grace Under Fire" B) "Just the Ten of Us" C) "Murphy Brown" D) "Pearl" E) "Roseanne"

December 1, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Dec. 1-3

SAME FOX ATTITUDE Which of the following series ran the longest on Fox? A) "Ally McBeal" B) "In Living Color" C) "Parker Lewis Can't Lose" D) "Party of Five" E) "21 Jump Street"

November 30, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Nov. 30

NICHE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT Who claims to be the "#1 podcasted cable network"? A) Discovery Kids B) E! C) Fox News Channel D) G4 E) HGTV

November 29, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Nov. 29

WELCOME TO THE SIXTIES A set of music videos was produced for alternative rockers They Might Be Giants by the animators of what cartoon? A) "Aeon Flux" B) "Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist" C) "Happy Tree Friends" D) "Ren & Stimpy"...

November 28, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Nov. 28

WELCOME TO THE SIXTIES The first airing of "A Charlie Brown Christmas" preempted an episode of which series? A) "The Ed Sullivan Show" B) "I Dream of Jeannie" C) "Gilligan's Island" D) "Hogan's Heroes" E) "The Munsters"

November 27, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Nov. 27

ATTACK OF THE THE "They" were created by man. "They" rebelled. "They" evolved. There are many copies, and "they" have a plan. Who are "they"? A) the Borg B) the Cylons C) the Hilton sisters D) the Shmoo E) the...

November 23, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Nov. 23-26

WAVY GRAVY What was the first balloon in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade? A) Felix the Cat B) Mickey Mouse C) Olive Oyl D) a teddy bear E) Uncle Sam

November 22, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Nov. 22

UNREAL ESTATE What series was set "in a small place, just beyond reality"? A) "Doctor Who" B) "Fraggle Rock" C) "Max Headroom" D) "Quantum Leap" E) "Weeds"

November 21, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Nov. 21

MAYDAY, MAYDAY "Lost" has prominently featured two actors who had worked together on which series? A) "Alias" B) "Becker" C) "Murder One" D) "Oz" E) "Party of Five"

November 20, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Nov. 20

WORLD SERIES Who are the "Heroes" "saving"? A) Claire B) Eden C) Niki D) Sandra E) Simone

November 17, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Nov. 17-19

TOCK RATIO When does Taye Diggs' eternal day start on "Day Break"? A) 5:34 a.m. B) 6:18 a.m. C) 6:39 a.m. D) 7:02 a.m. E) 8:00 a.m.

November 16, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Nov. 16

HEFTY HEFTY HEFTY How much raw animal fat was in the "little red wagon" Oprah wheeled on stage on this day in 1988? A) 47 pounds B) 52 pounds C) 67 pounds D) 90 pounds E) 103 pounds

November 15, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Nov. 15

TUNE THAT NAME While his real first name was Andrew, just about everyone on his sitcom called this slightly off-center character ... A) ALF B) Squiggy C) Shaggy D) Bull E) Lumpy

November 14, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Nov. 14

CASTING CROUCH Which series featured one of the stars of "Metalstorm: The Destruction of Jared-Syn"? A) "Fantasy Island" B) "Golden Girls" C) "Love Boat" D) "Night Court" E) "Police Squad"

November 13, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Nov. 13

OINGO Which of the following shows' theme songs was not written by Danny Elfman? A) "Desperate Housewives" B) "Pee-wee's Playhouse" C) "Six Feet Under" D) "Sledge Hammer!" E) "Tales From the Crypt"

November 10, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Nov. 10-12

CASTING COUCH NBC's "Heroes" includes former cast members of all of the following shows but one. Which? A) "Alias" B) "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" C) "Dawson's Creek" D) "Dynasty" E) "Profit"

November 9, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Nov. 9

The trivia question is helping with the Virginia recount.

November 8, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Nov. 8

I CAN'T FIGHT THIS FEELING "Ally McBeal's" costars have gone on to appear in all but which of the following series? A) "According to Jim" B) "Arrested Development" C) "Prison Break" D) "Numb3rs" E) "30 Rock"

November 7, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Nov. 7

Today's trivia question is waiting to vote with Tom.

November 6, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Nov. 6

COMEDY CENTRAL Ellen DeGeneres' original series at ABC featured future cast members of all but which of the following sitcoms? A) "Ally McBeal" B) "Entourage" C) "Malcolm in the Middle" D) "Sports Night" E) "Til Death"

November 3, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Nov. 3-5

NOTHING VENTURED In the pilot episode of "Seinfeld," what house pet did Kramer (Kessler) own? A) a dog B) a cat C) a spider monkey D) a rainbow trout E) an ant farm

November 2, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Nov. 2

RETURN TO SENDER The thoroughfare between Sagamore Street and Bronxdale Avenue in Morris Park in the Bronx is also known as ... ? A) Judd Hirsch Court B) Jerry Orbach Drive C) Regis Philbin Avenue D) Doris Roberts Way E)...

November 1, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Nov. 1

DELIVER US FROM Who or what is "EVOO"? A) the team formed on "Heroes" B) the question board on "1 vs. 100" C) a necessity on "The Rachael Ray Show" D) the latest "Law & Order" spin-off E) the compound...

October 31, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Oct. 31

ITT'S SO EASY TO FALL IN LOVE Which cartoon spun off an animated series for "The Addams Family"? A) "Buford and the Galloping Ghost" B) "Help!... It's the Hair Bear Bunch!" C) "The Flintstones" D) "Frankenstein, Jr. and the Impossibles"...

October 30, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Oct. 30

LAST CALL "The Bob Newhart Show" inspired most modern "drinking games" because of its frequent use of the phrase "Hi, Bob." If you watched all of the episodes in the series, how many drinks will you have consumed? A) 149...

October 27, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Oct. 27-29

I GOT A ROCK "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" animator and director Bill Melendez also performed the voice of which character in the special? A) Charlie Brown B) Franklin C) Miss Othmar D) Pigpen E) Snoopy

October 26, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Oct. 26

IS IT ME YOU'RE LOOKING FOR? Which comedian's first TV show was the rather modestly titled, "Hi, There"? A) Jack Benny B) Johnny Carson C) Benny Hill D) Ernie Kovacs E) Bob Newhart

October 25, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Oct. 25

FIGHT NIGHTS Prior to "Moonlighting," Cybill Shepherd worked on what TV series? A) "Bare Essence" B) "Dallas" C) "Falcon Crest" D) "Flamingo Road" E) "The Yellow Rose"

October 24, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Oct. 24

JOB STARTS WITH J Bob McGrath's character "Bob" on "Sesame Street" was originally a schoolteacher. What was his subject? A) art B) English C) gym D) home ec E) shop

October 23, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Oct. 23

TEN HUT! Which "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" actor dressed up in "Stripes"? A) Ed Asner B) Timothy Busfield C) D.L. Hughley D) Steven Weber E) Bradley Whitford

October 20, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Oct. 20-22

WABAC MACHINE Which of the following series would not be celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2006? A) "ALF" B) "The Bold and the Beautiful" C) "Designing Women" D) "L.A. Law" E) "Perfect Strangers"

October 19, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Oct. 19

ADDRESS UNKNOWN What is Ugly Betty's last name? A) Boopus B) Derella C) Menzel D) Solano E) Suarez

October 18, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Oct. 18

IF YOU HAD A PARTY Which of "The Golden Girls" actresses says she "hates cheesecake"? A) Bea Arthur B) Betty White C) Estelle Getty D) Rue McClanahan

October 17, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Oct. 17

SNOOZE BUTTON Which three of the following cartoons shared a show Saturday mornings in 1982? A) the Little Rascals B) Pac-Man C) Richie Rich D) Rubik's Cube E) the Schmoo

October 16, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Oct. 16

BAD OL' BOYS What's the name of Boss Hogg's brother on "The Dukes of Hazzard"? A) Abraham Lincoln Hogg B) Benedict Arnold Hogg C) James Buchanan Hogg D) Paul Revere Hogg E) Theodore Roosevelt Hogg

October 13, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Oct. 13-15

HANDS ACROSS AMERICA Who was the oldest of Jim Henson's "Muppet Babies"? A) Fozzie B) Gonzo C) Kermit D) Piggy E) Rowlf

October 12, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Oct. 12

BLAMMO! What's the problem with cartoon kid Adam Lyon? A) His babysitter is an elephant. B) His brother is a zebra. C) His gym partner is a monkey. D) His mother is Joan Rivers. E) His TiVo thinks he's gay.

October 11, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Oct. 11

OZ WELL THAT ENDS WELL Christopher Meloni appeared semi-regularly on which ABC series? A) "Coach" B) "The Critic" C) "Dinosaurs" D) "Grace Under Fire" E) "Roseanne"

October 10, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Oct. 10

THERE'S SO MUCH THAT WE SHARE Which character is still alive on "Smallville"? A) Chloe's mother B) Clark's (Earth) father C) Lana's mother D) Lex's mother E) Lois' mother

October 9, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Oct. 9

On the premiere of "Sesame Street," what child had just moved into the neighborhood? A) Charlie B) Franklin C) Linus D) Patty E) Sally

October 6, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Oct. 6-8

To which of the following is "Numb3rs" guru Charlie Epps addicted? A) chalk B) gingerbread cookies C) lemon meringue pie D) sugar-free Red Bull 3) yellow Bic(tm) highlighters

October 4, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Oct. 4

The actor behind which "Star Trek" character could not be seen on last night's "Boston Legal"? A) Kirk B) Neelix C) Odo D) Quark E) Troi

October 3, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Oct. 3

Come and knock on their door, they'll be waiting for you at 213 W 53rd Street.... The kisses there are from whom? A) "Good Morning America" B) The Hello Deli B) Howard Stern C) Regis and Kelly E) The Soup...

October 2, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Oct. 2

Friz Quadrata has been one of the stars of this series for over a decade. Name the show. A) "Doctor Who" B) "Law & Order" C) "One Life to Live" D) "Sesame Street" E) "The Simpsons"

September 29, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for this weekend

I'm away, so I can't post TV Barn's TV Picks here on Friday morning. Instead, look for them at Yahoo! TV, where they're also posted.

September 28, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Sept. 28

Which TV-land hall-of-famer played the wacky maid on the before-its-time sit-bomb "That's My Bush"? A) Ann B. Davis B) Inga Swenson C) Marcia Wallace D) Marla Gibbs E) Polly Holliday

September 27, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Sept. 27

Which character sings on the "My Name Is Earl" soundtrack album? A) Crabman B) Joy C) Nescobar-A-Lop-Lop D) Patty the Daytime Hooker E) Willie the One-Eyed Mailman

September 26, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Sept. 26

Paul Rader, the dad on "Runaway" has been framed for ... A) arson B) murder C) bank robbery D) embezzlement E) adultery

September 25, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Sept. 25

"A flash of lace and there's the face, the one the whole world's dreaming of ...." Where in TV-land can you find this dashing damsel? A) "America's Next Top Model" B) "The RuPaul Show" C) "Suddenly Susan" D) "Veronica's Closet"...

September 23, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Sept. 23-24

On which series was the question recently asked, "Do you have extra batteries in your pants?" A) "The Amazing Race" B) "Dancing With the Stars" C) "House" D) "Prison Break" E) "Survivor"

September 22, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Sept. 22

Which "Daily Show" correspondent once attacked "Mr. Bill" as the character "Mr. Hands"? A) Steve Carell B) Rob Corddry C) Frank DeCaro D) Vance DeGeneres E) Ed Helms

September 21, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Sept. 21

"The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Presents America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction" was not the first official book from the series, Who was responsible for the prior one? A) Dave Attell B) Lewis Black C) Stephen...

September 20, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for September 20

For which PBS children's series did Mo Rocca write and produce before joining TDS? A) "Arthur" B) "Barney" C) "Reading Rainbow" D) "Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?" E) "Wishbone"

September 19, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Sept. 19

While it's subsequently been replaced on "The Daily Show" by "This Week in God," one can still find John Bloom's "The God Stuff" in what magazine? A) The Nation B) Sojourners C) The Wittenburg Door D) The Progressive E) Mother...

September 16, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Sept. 16-17

Who won the Flav's hand (or at least a nice set of grills) on the first season of VH1's "Flavor of Love"? A) Cherry B) Hoopz C) Picasso D) Pumkin E) Red Oyster

September 15, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Sept. 15

Where was the rendezvous where three was company, too? A) apartment 201 B) apartment 305 C) apartment 227 D) apartment 7-D E) apartment 242

September 14, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Sept. 14

Which of the following high-concept series costarred an offspring of a member of the Rat Pack? A) "The Charmings" B) "Jennifer Slept Here" C) "The Misfits of Science" D) "Mr. Smith" E) "The Powers of Matthew Star"

September 13, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Sept. 13

Michael Keaton's first acting gig was as one of "The Flying Zucchini Brothers" on what series? A) "Laverne & Shirley" B) "Maude" C) "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" D) "The Odd Couple" E) "Sesame Street"

September 11, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Sept. 11

Which of the following talk shows did not debut on a September 11th? A) "The Ananda Lewis Show" B) "Danny!" (Bonaduce) C) "Dr. Laura" D) "George & Alana" (Hamilton & Stewart) E) "Lauren Hutton"

September 9, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Sept. 9-10

Which of the following shows was not scheduled to air on the night of September 11, 2001? A) "Big Brother 2" (CBS) B) "The 2nd Annual Latin Grammy Awards" (CBS) C) "Love Cruise: The Maiden Voyage" (Fox) D) "Nova: The...

September 8, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Sept. 8

"Big Brother" mastermind "Evil" Dr. Will Kirby has invested in what unusual toy? A) baseballs with his face on it B) horror movie porcelain houses C) "My First Plastic Surgery" set D) a tax collector Halloween costume E) teddy bears...

September 7, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Sept. 7

The parents on what clean-cut '80s sitcom both appeared in the sex comedy "Porky's?" A) "Charles in Charge" B) "Just the Ten of Us" C) "Mr. Belvedere" D) "Webster" E) "Who's the Boss?"

September 6, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Sept. 6

PBS' "Mystery!" was originally hosted by which mysterious figure? A) Walter Cronkite B) Patrick McGoohan C) Vincent Price D) Basil Rathbone E) Gene Shalit

September 5, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Sept. 5

On "Weeds," Andy Botwin tried to turn a typo into an opportunity by reselling shirts with what misprinted slogan? A) "Butch/Cheney '04" B) "Chris died for your sins" C) "Love it or Leaf it!" D) "No Spoking" E) "Wal-Mart Shucks"

September 2, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Labor Day Weekend

Jerry Lewis appeared in the '60s "Batman" series as which character? A) the Bookworm B) French Freddie the Fence C) Lord Ffogg D) Louie the Lilac E) the Puzzler

September 1, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Sept. 1

Which of the following clotheshorses is not one of winners on "America's Next Top Model"? A) Jessica Betts B) Adrianne Curry C) Yoanna House D) Naima Mora E) Eva Pigford

August 30, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Aug. 30

Who hosted NBC's "Hit Me Baby, One More Time"? A) Eamonn Holmes B) Vernon Kay C) Graham Norton D) William Roache E) Ruby Wax

August 29, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Aug. 29

Finish this TV catch phrase: "I'm Oscar __!" A) and I hate you B) dot com C) and I'm feeling peckish D) and you're not E) de la Renta, thank you for coming to the party

August 28, 2006: TV Barn's TV picks for Aug. 28

After her days as Flo on "Alice" (and its spin-off), Polly Holliday adopted a robot child named ...? A) Karol B) Keith C) Kilroy D) Konrad E) Data

August 26, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for aug. 26-27

Gilbert Gottfried, Howie Mandel, Michael J. Pollard and Frank Welker are among the men who've portrayed/voiced what fictional character? A) Dr. Watson B) Hamlet C) Iago D) Lex Luthor E) Mister Mxyzptlk

August 25, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for August 25

Showtime's "Weeds" takes place in what suburban paradise? A) Agrestic B) Flatera C) Narcisana D) Portia Du Rose E) Serenade

August 24, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Aug. 24

Which radio personality was among the first VJs on VH-1? A) Al Franken B) Leeza Gibbons C) Whoopi Goldberg D) Don Imus E) Howard Stern

August 23, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Aug. 23

Leslie Jordan just won an Emmy for playing Beverly Leslie (a rival of Karen Walker) on "Will & Grace," but for whom was the role originally written? A) Tom Selleck B) J.D. Salinger C) Joan Rivers D) Kathy Griffin E)...

August 22, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Aug. 22

This character was first seen wearing a purple suit with a pink shirt. Name this snappy dresser. A) Carol Brady B) Diane Chambers C) Sonny Crockett D) Miss Piggy E) Janet Wood

August 21, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Aug. 21

A new era of rock 'n' roll was launched on "WKRP in Cincinnati" when Dr. Johnny Fever played what song? A) Kiss' "Calling Dr. Love" B) Loudon Wainwright III's "Dead Skunk" C) The Dead Kennedys' "Kill the Poor" D) The...

August 19, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for this weekend

Moss Steiger, Rex Erhardt and "Dean the Dream" are just a few of the seldom-seen employees working at ... ? A) "Fawlty Towers" B) "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" C) "The Love Boat" D) "The Muppet Show" E) "WKRP...

August 18, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for August 18

Which of the following people is not on a first name basis with "Earl"? A) Creepy Rodney B) Dave, the Horn Guy C) Nescobar-a-Lop-Lop D) Patty, the Daytime Hooker E) Willie, the One-Eyed Mailman

August 16, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for August 16

What milestone interview will Joan Rivers reach on the Red Carpet at this year's Emmys? A) her 500th B) her 1,000th C) her 2,500th D) her 5,000th E) her 10,000th

August 15, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for August 15

During the first season of "Moonlighting," Dave and Maddie claimed they had mailed every viewer what item, though it went out too late to be enjoyed during that night's episode? A) a secret decoder ring B) cocktail recipes C) an...

July 26, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for July 26

What were the initials of the character played by Jimmie Walker on "Good Times"? A) D.J. B) J.E. C) J.J. D) J.R. E) M.J.

July 25, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for July 25

Which reality show featured contestants named Darwin, Afi, Elavia and Jim ("not the one from the Doors") Morrison? A) "The Amazing Race" B) "The Apprentice" C) "The Mole" D) "Project Runway" E) "Survivor"

July 24, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for July 24

When Ms. O'Donnell needed rosie.com for her TV show's Web site, who sold her the URL? A) Roseanne Barr B) Rosie Perez C) Rosemary Clooney D) Penn & Teller E) Sharon Gless

July 22, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for July 22-23

Which star of which of the following series was one of the featured players in the original film version of "The Producers"? A) "Alice" B) "Fish" C) "Julia" D) "Mr. Belvedere" E) "Trapper John, M.D."

July 21, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for July 21

What did TV Guide call "the best miniseries of all time"? 2) "The Beatles Anthology" B) "Jesus of Nazareth" C) "North and South" N) "Alex Haley's 'Roots'" T) "Stephen King's 'The Stand'" D) "The Thorn Birds"

July 19, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for July 19

Taylor Ware is: * one of the corporations on "Lost" * one of the teams on the next "Apprentice" * Microsoft's new challenger to YouTube.com * the new line of food storage products from the new "American Idol" * a...

July 18, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for July 18

Grinder Girl and Hula Hoop Girl, now part of "The Late Show With David Letterman's" Will It Float?, were originally part of which recurring bit? Audience Show & Tell Is This Anything? Know Your Current Events Psychic Sandwich Stupid Pet...

July 17, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for July 17

"Ally McBeal" and "Reservoir Dogs" both prominently featured a K-tel classic by which group? Blue Swede Edison Lighthouse Joe Tex Harry Nilsson the Ozark Mountain Daredevils Stealer's Wheel

July 15, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for July 15-16

While they were fighting in 'Nam, who was the lowest ranked member of "The A-Team"? B.A. Faceman Hannibal Murdock

July 14, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for July 14

Jack Shephard, "Lost's" doctor, was originally intended to die in the first episode. Who did they want to play the character, when it wasn't a full series commitment? * George Clooney * Michael Keaton * Val Kilmer * Leslie Nielsen...

July 13, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for July 13

Returning after a two-day hiatus. Which of the following series titles featured the FIRST name of its lead character? * "Adderly" * "Booker" * "Gideon's Crossing" * "Kojak" * "Tucker"

July 10, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for July 10

Which series was inspired by Piers Anthony's "On a Pale Horse"? "Dead Like Me" "Deadwood" "Malcolm in the Middle" "Monk" "Weeds"

July 9, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for July 8-9

The mascot of "America's Got Talent" is: a ringmaster a magician a drummer the Unknown Comic a crossword puzzle editor

July 7, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for July 7

Which of the following series was not set in Las Vegas? "Celebrity Poker Showdown" "Crime Story" "Nasty Boys" "The Tortellis" "Wonderfalls"

July 6, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for July 6

No quiz today -- Tom has Wimbledon fever.

July 5, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for July 5

Which of the following game shows did not have specific crossword puzzle elements? "Caesar's Challenge" "Headline Chasers" "Hot Potato" "Lingo" "Scrabble"

July 3, 2006: TV Picks for July 3-4

The "Schoolhouse Rock" recitation of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution leaves out which line? X) "of the United States" P) "provide for the common defence" L) "promote the general Welfare" O) "secure the Blessings of Liberty" D) "to ourselves...

July 1, 2006: TV Picks for July 1-2

Joey Scarbury had a hit with the "Theme from 'The Greatest American Hero'," but his career as a TV tunesmith didn't end there. Where else could you hear him (if you couldn't get a date in the 1980s)? R) "Jennifer...

June 30, 2006: TV Barn's TV Picks for Friday, June 30, 2006

NINE OH TWO ONE OH? "Numb3rs" hunky nebbish David Krumholtz can list an early role on which series on his résumé? E) "Dweebs" I) "Gimme a Break" G) "Here's Boomer" H) "thirtysomething" T) "21 Jump Street"

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