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Television trivia questions and answers about Star Trek, Good Morning America, Baretta, Seinfeld, TV kiddie show Howdy Doody, and more.

In what film did actor Leonard Nimoy--best known as Mr. Spock on Star Trek--first appear as an alien from outer space?
A: In The Zombie Vanguard, the firs of 12 episodes in the serial Zombies of The Stratosphere. Nimoy, 20 at the time, played a Martian in the zombie army.

What TV series did David Hartman star in before he became the host of Good Morning America in 1975?
A: Lucas Tanner, in which he played the title role.

On what television show did Julie Newmar portray a robot?
A: On My Living Doll,--starring Robert Cummings. The show ran from September 1964 to September 1965.

Actor Robert Blake worked with a cockatoo named Fred on the Baretta TV series. With what famous animal did he share credits much earlier in his career?
A: Rin Tin Tin III--in the 1947 film The Return of Rin Tin Tin.

Before he legally changed his name, what was strongman-actor Mr. T's name?
A: Lawrence Tero.

How did Lauren Bacall entertain the audience when she made her television debut on in 1954?
A: She recited the poem Casey at the Bat.

Which of TV's card-carrying private eyes was an indirect namesake of Dashiell Hammett's Sam Spade?
A: Richard Diamond, played by David Janssen. His name was taken from another suit of cards.

Who got his big break on TV when he filled in at the last minute for Red Skelton after the slapstick comic was injured during rehearsal?
A: Johnny Carson, in 1954. He was a staff writer for Skelton's network variety show at the time.

Why was madcap comedienne Lucille Ball kicked out of drama school in New York City when she was 15?
A: Her teacher thought she was too quiet and shy.

What did Bugs Bunny drink to become invisible?
A: Hare remover.

Who was the left fielder in the Bud Abbott and Lou Costello comedy skit Who's on First?
A: Why.

What was the original theme song of the happy Days TV series, starring Ron Howard and Henry Winkler?
A: "Rock Around The Clock," by Bill Haley and the Comets.

What was Oprah Winfrey's first name supposed to be--before it was misspelled on her birth certificate?
A: Orpah, after Ruth's sister-in-law in the Bible. (Ruth 1:4) The midwife transposed the second and third letters when she filled out Winfrey's birth certificate.

In the TV sitcom Cheers, what was the legal capacity of the popular Boston bar?
A: 75. The number was in a notice posted over the front door.

On the TV kiddie show Howdy Doody, to what tribe did Chief Thunderthud belong? Hint: It's the name of an animal spelled backward.?
A: Ooragnak--That's kangaroo spelled backward.

What is the name of the production company Tom Arnold formed after he and Roseanne Barr split?
A: Clean Break Productions.

On the hit TV sitcom Seinfeld, what role did Kramer land on the "Murphy Brown" show when he moved to Hollywood to pursue and acting career?
A: He played one of Murphy's many short-term secretaries. Kramer is played by Michael Richards.