TV Comedy Classics & Streaming Drama

Q: M*A*S*H, which ran from 1972 to 1983, was set during which war?

Korean War. M*A*S*H follows a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital during the Korean War. Created by Larry Gelbart, it ran for 11 seasons (251 episodes) and revolutionized the sitcom format by blending comedy with serious themes.

Q: Which long-running comedy 'Cheers' (1982-1993) is set in a bar in which city?

Boston. 'Cheers' follows the staff and patrons of a Boston bar called Cheers. The show ran for 11 seasons, became a cultural phenomenon, and spawned a spin-off, 'Frasier.'

Q: Seinfeld (1989-1998) is often described as a show about what?

Nothing. Seinfeld, created by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld, is famously a 'show about nothing'—focusing on the minutiae of daily life rather than a grand narrative. Its cynical humor revolutionized sitcom writing.

Q: Which prestige streaming drama about a royal family won multiple Emmy Awards?

The Crown. 'The Crown,' released on Netflix, is a lavish period drama chronicling Queen Elizabeth II's life. It ran for six seasons (60 episodes) with Claire Foy, Olivia Colman, and Imelda Staunton playing the Queen.

Q: Stranger Things premiered on Netflix in which year?

2016. Stranger Things premiered in 2016 and became a cultural phenomenon. The series blends supernatural horror, 1980s nostalgia, and character-driven drama, generating over $1 billion in revenue since 2020.

Q: Succession, which aired on HBO, is about a wealthy family in what industry?

Media. Succession depicts the Roy family, media moguls competing for control of a global media empire. The darkly comedic drama ran for four seasons (39 episodes) and concluded in May 2023.

Q: Breaking Bad (2008-2013) follows a high school chemistry teacher who becomes what?

A drug manufacturer. Breaking Bad follows Walter White's transformation from chemistry teacher to methamphetamine manufacturer. The series revolutionized television with complex character arcs and is widely considered one of the greatest dramas ever made.

Q: Friends (1994-2004) follows six friends living in which city?

New York City. Friends, set in New York City, follows six young adults navigating life, love, and friendship. The show became a global phenomenon and aired for 10 seasons, launching stars like Jennifer Aniston and Jennifer Courteney Cox.

Q: The Office (US version) is primarily set in a branch of which company?

Dunder Mifflin. The Office (US) follows the employees of a Dunder Mifflin paper company branch. Shot in a mockumentary style, the show revolutionized workplace comedy and ran for nine seasons (201 episodes).

Q: Ozark (2017-2022) follows a financial advisor who must launder money for which criminal organization?

A Mexican cartel. Ozark features Jason Bateman as Marty Byrde, who launders money for a Mexican cartel. The crime thriller spans five seasons and explores themes of morality, family, and survival.

Question 1

M*A*S*H, which ran from 1972 to 1983, was set during which war?

Accepted Answer

Korean War

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Vietnam War

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World War II

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Gulf War

Question 2

Which long-running comedy 'Cheers' (1982-1993) is set in a bar in which city?

Accepted Answer

Boston

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New York

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Chicago

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Philadelphia

Question 3

Seinfeld (1989-1998) is often described as a show about what?

Accepted Answer

Nothing

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A dysfunctional family

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Office life

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Friends hanging out

Question 4

Which prestige streaming drama about a royal family won multiple Emmy Awards?

Accepted Answer

The Crown

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Succession

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Ozark

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House of Cards

Question 5

Stranger Things premiered on Netflix in which year?

Accepted Answer

2016

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2014

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2018

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2020

Question 6

Succession, which aired on HBO, is about a wealthy family in what industry?

Accepted Answer

Media

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Technology

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Real Estate

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Finance

Question 7

Breaking Bad (2008-2013) follows a high school chemistry teacher who becomes what?

Accepted Answer

A drug manufacturer

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A crime novelist

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A private detective

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A vigilante

Question 8

Friends (1994-2004) follows six friends living in which city?

Accepted Answer

New York City

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Los Angeles

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Boston

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Chicago

Question 9

The Office (US version) is primarily set in a branch of which company?

Accepted Answer

Dunder Mifflin

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Staples

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Initech

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Wernham Hogg

Question 10

Ozark (2017-2022) follows a financial advisor who must launder money for which criminal organization?

Accepted Answer

A Mexican cartel

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A Russian mob family

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A motorcycle gang

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A street gang

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