[Answer] 4. Which Peter played the lead role in the TV show, "Columbo", which premiered as a series in 1971?

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...1. Peter Allen 2. Peter Finch 3. Peter Falk 4. Peter Fonda Peter Falk, born in 1927, starred as Lieutenant Columbo. "Columbo" started out as a Movie of the Week in 1968, and became a weekly series in 1971. Mr. Falk won four Emmy Awards for his role as "Columbo", and one for his role in, "The Dick Powell Theatre" show (1961-1963).

[Ans] In its final episode, what TV show revealed that the hospital was actually inside a snowglobe?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "In its final episode, what TV show revealed that the hospital was actually inside a snowglobe?"

On this day in 1988, TV viewers saw one of the most famous — and perhaps the most debated — series finales in TV history. The episode marked the end of St. Elsewhere, an NBC drama about St. Eligius, a run-down Boston hospital headed by chief of staff Dr. Donald Westphall (Ed Flanders). The “St. Elsewhere” finale was the first big “it was all just a dream” finale, ending with the revelation that St. Eligius hospital and its staff were all the creations of an autistic boy and took place inside a snow globe. Although it enraged fans at the time, it’s now one of the most famous finales ever.

[Answer] In its final episode, what TV show revealed that the hospital was actually inside a snowglobe?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "In its final episode, what TV show revealed that the hospital was actually inside a snowglobe?"

...On this day in 1988, TV viewers saw one of the most famous — and perhaps the most debated — series finales in TV history. The episode marked the end of St. Elsewhere, an NBC drama about St. Eligius, a run-down Boston hospital headed by chief of staff Dr. Donald Westphall (Ed Flanders). The “St. Elsewhere” finale was the first big “it was all just a dream” finale, ending with the revelation that St. Eligius hospital and its staff were all the creations of an autistic boy and took place inside a snow globe. Although it enraged fans at the time, it’s now one of the most finales ever.

[Ans] Which 1970s TV sitcom had its theme song reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which 1970s TV sitcom had its theme song reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart?"

In 1975, John Sebastian, former member of the beloved 60s pop group the Lovin’ Spoonful, was asked to write and record the theme song for a brand-new television show with the working title Kotter. Sebastian had trouble finding rhymes for the word “Kotter” and ended up going with the more general “welcome back” theme. That song, “Welcome Back,” became the #1 song on the charts on this day in 1976. It also led producers to change the show’s title to Welcome Back, Kotter. Sebastian performed the song on the first season of Saturday Night Live, and memorably flubbed the opening lyrics.

[Answer] Which 1970s TV sitcom had its theme song reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which 1970s TV sitcom had its theme song reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart?"

...In 1975, John Sebastian, former member of the beloved 60s pop group the Lovin’ Spoonful, was asked to write and record the theme song for a brand-new television show with the working title Kotter. Sebastian had trouble finding rhymes for the word “Kotter” and ended up going with the more general “welcome back” theme. That song, “Welcome Back,” became the #1 song on the charts on this day in 1976. It also led producers to change the show’s title to Welcome Back, Kotter. Sebastian performed the song on the first season of Saturday Night Live, and memorably flubbed the opening lyrics.

[Answer] Which TV sitcom used a Frank Sinatra musical hit as its theme song?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which TV sitcom used a Frank Sinatra musical hit as its theme song?"

...Married... with Children is a sitcom that aired for 11 seasons. The show follows the dysfunctional family of Al Bundy, a once glorious high school football player turned hard-luck women's shoe salesman; his wife, Peggy; their attractive, dumb, and popular daughter, Kelly; and their smart, and unpopular son, Bud. Its theme song is "Love and Marriage" performed by Frank Sinatra from the 1955 television production of Thornton Wilder's Our Town. Originally broadcast from April 5, 1987 to June 9, 1997, it is the longest-lasting live-action sitcom on Fox and the first to be broadcast in the network's primetime programming slot.

[Ans] Which TV sitcom used a Frank Sinatra musical hit as its theme song?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which TV sitcom used a Frank Sinatra musical hit as its theme song?"

Married... with Children is a sitcom that aired for 11 seasons. The show follows the dysfunctional family of Al Bundy, a once glorious high school football player turned hard-luck women's shoe salesman; his wife, Peggy; their attractive, dumb, and popular daughter, Kelly; and their smart, and unpopular son, Bud. Its theme song is "Love and Marriage" performed by Frank Sinatra from the 1955 television production of Thornton Wilder's Our Town. Originally broadcast from April 5, 1987 to June 9, 1997, it is the longest-lasting live-action sitcom on Fox and the first to be broadcast in the network's primetime programming slot.

[Ans] What's the name of the coffee shop on the TV show Friends?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What's the name of the coffee shop on the TV show Friends?"

Central Perk is the coffee house and popular hangout location on NBC’s sitcom Friends. The most prominent fixture of Central Perk is the large orange couch that the characters usually sit on. The Central Perk coffee house, one of the principal settings of the series, has inspired various imitations worldwide. In 2006, an Iranian businessman started a Central Perk franchise. The decor of the coffee houses is inspired by Friends, featuring replica couches, counters, neon signage and bricks. The coffee houses also contain paintings of the various characters from the series, and televisions playing Friends episodes.

[Answer] What's the name of the coffee shop on the TV show Friends?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What's the name of the coffee shop on the TV show Friends?"

...Central Perk is the coffee house and popular hangout location on NBC’s sitcom Friends. The most prominent fixture of Central Perk is the large orange couch that the characters usually sit on. The Central Perk coffee house, one of the principal settings of the series, has inspired various imitations worldwide. In 2006, an Iranian businessman started a Central Perk franchise. The decor of the coffee houses is inspired by Friends, featuring replica couches, counters, neon signage and bricks. The coffee houses also contain paintings of the various characters from the series, and televisions playing Friends episodes.

[Answer] What organization served as the bad guys in TV 1960s hit, "The Man from U.N.C.L.E.?"

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What organization served as the bad guys in TV 1960s hit, "The Man from U.N.C.L.E.?""

..."The Man from U.N.C.L.E." made its debut in the fall 1964. The show centered on a secret agent, Napoleon Solo, and his partner in spydom, Illya Kuryakin. The show captured the imagination of its audience with high-stakes action and a gadget-packed world. The organization U.N.C.L.E. acronym stood for the United Network Command for Law Enforcement. The bad guys belonged to a Mafia-style agency called THRUSH. The meaning of this acronym was never explained in the series. Source: IMFDB.org

[Ans] Bill Rancic was the first winner of what TV reality show competition?

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Bill Rancic is an entrepreneur who was the first candidate hired by The Trump Organization at the conclusion of the first season of Donald Trump's reality television show, The Apprentice. Rancic was hired at the conclusion of the 14-week job interview after Donald Trump selected him over finalist Kwame Jackson. Rancic was the first reality TV star to be hired on national television. He is married to E! News host Giuliana Rancic. In 2009, they started their own reality-television show Giuliana and Bill which aired on the E! network.

[Answer] Bill Rancic was the first winner of what TV reality show competition?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Bill Rancic was the first winner of what TV reality show competition?"

...Bill Rancic is an entrepreneur who was the first candidate hired by The Trump Organization at the conclusion of the first season of Donald Trump's reality television show, The Apprentice. Rancic was hired at the conclusion of the 14-week job interview after Donald Trump selected him over finalist Kwame Jackson. Rancic was the first reality TV star to be hired on national television. He is married to E! News host Giuliana Rancic. In 2009, they started their own reality-television show Giuliana and Bill which aired on the E! network.

[Answer] Who played the Joker in the original "Batman" TV series in the 1960s?

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...Many in Hollywood questioned the wisdom of leading man Cesar Romero taking the role of "The Joker" in the 1966 TV series "Batman." The role, for which he refused to shave his trademark mustache, was a favorite part of the hugely successful TV series. Romero's first movie role was in 1933 and he rapidly rose through the ranks as a "Latin lover." He gave memorable performances in 1947's "Captain from Castile" and in 1948's "Julia Misbehaves." These roles helped him land a starring role in 1954's TV espionage serial "Passport to Danger." Because of a brilliant profit-sharing arrangement on which he insisted, Romero made a considerable income from this venture. Though he had no financial need to work again, he continued taking roles, much to the delight of his fans, for years to come. Source: IMDb.com

[Answer] What TV series was the first to be shot in color?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What TV series was the first to be shot in color?"

...The Cisco Kid traveled the Old West, following in the tradition of the Lone Ranger. He and his faithful, English-mangling sidekick Pancho went about their business of fighting injustice and righting wrongs wherever they found them. The series, starring Duncan Renaldo and Leo Carrillo, aired from 1950 to 1956. During the 1953 season, there was concern about picture quality when series filmed in color but broadcast to black and white sets. To offset this, they filmed each episode of The Cisco Kid twice, once in black and white and once in color. Source: IMDB.com

[Answer] Which TV show featured a high-school teacher with a group of unruly students called the Sweathogs?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which TV show featured a high-school teacher with a group of unruly students called the Sweathogs?"

...Welcome Back, Kotter is an American sitcom starring Gabe Kaplan as a sardonic high school teacher in charge of a racially and ethnically diverse remedial class called the "Sweathogs". Recorded in front of a live studio audience, it originally aired on ABC from September 9, 1975, to May 17, 1979. Though it lasted a mere four seasons, the series marked the beginning of John Travolta's career, and spawned boatloads of merchandise. There were action figures, lunch boxes, comic books, board games and more. The Sweathogs were household names. Especially John Travolta.

[Ans] Which TV show featured a high-school teacher with a group of unruly students called the Sweathogs?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which TV show featured a high-school teacher with a group of unruly students called the Sweathogs?"

Welcome Back, Kotter is an American sitcom starring Gabe Kaplan as a sardonic high school teacher in charge of a racially and ethnically diverse remedial class called the "Sweathogs". Recorded in front of a live studio audience, it originally aired on ABC from September 9, 1975, to May 17, 1979. Though it lasted a mere four seasons, the series marked the beginning of John Travolta's career, and spawned boatloads of merchandise. There were action figures, lunch boxes, comic books, board games and more. The Sweathogs were household names. Especially John Travolta.

[Answer] Chuck Barris was the host of which TV talent show competition?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Chuck Barris was the host of which TV talent show competition?"

...Chuck Barris was the goofball host of “The Gong Show” who was also the mastermind behind two other game-show classics, “The Dating Game” and “The Newlywed Game”. The Gong Show was an amateur talent contest, which first premiered on June 14, 1976. The show was created and originally produced by Chuck Barris, who also served as host. The Gong Show was known for its absurdist humor and style. Contestants had 45 seconds to impress celebrity judges before being in danger of getting “gonged” off the stage.

[Ans] Chuck Barris was the host of which TV talent show competition?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Chuck Barris was the host of which TV talent show competition?"

Chuck Barris was the goofball host of “The Gong Show” who was also the mastermind behind two other game-show classics, “The Dating Game” and “The Newlywed Game”. The Gong Show was an amateur talent contest, which first premiered on June 14, 1976. The show was created and originally produced by Chuck Barris, who also served as host. The Gong Show was known for its absurdist humor and style. Contestants had 45 seconds to impress celebrity judges before being in danger of getting “gonged” off the stage.

[Ans] Which TV personality referred to his show as "the no spin zone"?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which TV personality referred to his show as "the no spin zone"?"

Bill O'Reilly is a political commentator and hosted the popular cable news program “The O'Reilly Factor”, which began airing on Fox News in 2001. With hard-driving interviews and blunt commentary, O'Reilly dealt with the nation's hottest issues in an atmosphere described by him and his show's producers as the "No Spin Zone." The O'Reilly Factor was the highest-rated cable news show for 16 years. He was fired from the network in 2017 after reports surfaced of his settlements for sexual harassment allegations.

[Answer] Which TV personality referred to his show as "the no spin zone"?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which TV personality referred to his show as "the no spin zone"?"

...Bill O'Reilly is a political commentator and hosted the popular cable news program “The O'Reilly Factor”, which began airing on Fox News in 2001. With hard-driving interviews and blunt commentary, O'Reilly dealt with the nation's hottest issues in an atmosphere described by him and his show's producers as the "No Spin Zone." The O'Reilly Factor was the highest-rated cable news show for 16 years. He was fired from the network in 2017 after reports surfaced of his settlements for sexual harassment allegations.