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Sandy51
08-14-2002, 06:21 PM
What was Deputy Barney Fife's approach to crime? (Kind of like his motto)


Get it right and you get to ask the next question!



Sandy
missymouse3367
08-14-2002, 07:49 PM
Nip it!! Nip it!!
Sandy51
08-14-2002, 07:57 PM
Yes!! Excellent! Nip it in the bud! Okay, ask a question.


Sandy
missymouse3367
08-14-2002, 08:25 PM
In the Dick Van Dike who did Rob Reiner first consider for the part of Rob Petrie?
Cosmic_Charlie
08-14-2002, 11:48 PM
Johnny Carson
Obi-Wan Pinobi
08-15-2002, 06:34 AM
Do you mean Carl Reiner instead of Rob?

Actually, Carl considered himself in the role.
missymouse3367
08-15-2002, 07:19 AM
Yes!!! it is Johnny Carson. Next Question...
Cosmic_Charlie
08-15-2002, 03:50 PM
The 70's TV Show "Good Times" is a spin-off of what other TV show?
Dodie
08-15-2002, 04:18 PM
Isn't it "Maude?"

The mom (Florida?) was Maude's housekeeper(?)
Cosmic_Charlie
08-15-2002, 05:48 PM
You are correct, Florida was a maid on Maude. You are next
Sandy51
08-15-2002, 06:42 PM
Okay-Green Acres question-- In order to become a member of the Hooterville Fire Dept. , you must be able to do what?
glo
08-15-2002, 06:46 PM
was it be able to play an instrument in the band so you could play "Hot Time in the Old Time tonight" ?
Sandy51
08-15-2002, 07:06 PM
Great job, Glo!! Your turn for a question.


Sandy
glo
08-15-2002, 07:15 PM
Who was originally supposed to play Ethel Mertz on "I Love Lucy"?
glo
08-15-2002, 08:31 PM
no one????
Fishbone†
08-15-2002, 08:53 PM
Bea Benaderet? She played on Petticoat Junction.
glo
08-15-2002, 08:57 PM
You got it!! You get to ask the next question!!!! :) :)
Fishbone†
08-15-2002, 09:01 PM
Ummm.... okay.

Which show was The Andy Griffith Show a spin-off of??
CathyCanada
08-15-2002, 09:26 PM
Mayberry RFD!
Obi-Wan Pinobi
08-15-2002, 09:46 PM
The Andy Griffith show was a spin-off of The Danny Thomas Show / Make Room For Daddy
Fishbone†
08-15-2002, 09:49 PM
Obi-Wan Pinobi, you are the winner. Your turn!
Obi-Wan Pinobi
08-15-2002, 10:03 PM
Okay, in keeping with my screen name :) ......

Which Cheers cast member appeared in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back?
Disney845
08-15-2002, 11:17 PM
John Ratzenberger who played Clifford "Cliff" Clavin on Cheers was Major Bren Derlin of the Rebel Forces in Empire Strikes Back.
nativetxn
08-16-2002, 12:10 AM
So ask a question Disney845
glo
08-16-2002, 01:10 AM
tapping my fingers waiting...... ;)
Smee
08-16-2002, 01:17 AM
I am tapping my fingers waiting too..........;)
glo
08-16-2002, 01:20 AM
:p :p :rolleyes:
Obi-Wan Pinobi
08-16-2002, 05:51 AM
He probably went to bed like I did. :teeth:
Disney845
08-16-2002, 10:53 AM
Sorry, I did go to bed. I saw no response from Obi so I left it till this morning, sorry I took so long to get back to ya guys. By the way "He" is a "She"!

On the show Three's Company what was "Crissy" short for?
First and last name.
tater bug
08-16-2002, 11:00 AM
Christmas Snow
Disney845
08-16-2002, 11:08 AM
You got it Daisy! Ask away!
tater bug
08-16-2002, 11:29 AM
What M*A*S*H character was played by the same actor in the movie and the TV series?
CathyCanada
08-16-2002, 11:35 AM
Was it Frank?
CC
MERLINM
08-16-2002, 11:59 AM
Gary Burghoff as Radar
nativetxn
08-16-2002, 12:04 PM
Hi MerlinM. Welcome to the DIS. It's your turn to ask a question :)
MERLINM
08-16-2002, 12:06 PM
Back to the Dick Van **** Show.

What was little Ritchie's middle name?
Disney845
08-16-2002, 12:13 PM
Rosebud
MERLINM
08-16-2002, 12:16 PM
Very Good Disney845. It was an amalgam of the first names of all the people who wanted him to be named after them.

Your turn.
Disney845
08-16-2002, 12:26 PM
What show was "Family Matters" a spin off of?
tater bug
08-16-2002, 01:29 PM
Sorry it took me so long to get back to this! :o

Good job MERLINM!

And welcome to the DIS! :wave:
Obi-Wan Pinobi
08-16-2002, 06:22 PM
Sorry about that, Disney845. :) After experiencing moments of online gender confusion with my old AOL screen name, I should have known better. :)

Family Matters was a spin-off of "Perfect Strangers."
Disney845
08-16-2002, 06:57 PM
Obi you are right!
Obi-Wan Pinobi
08-16-2002, 07:19 PM
Rock stars Joan Jett, Roland Gift of The Fine Young Cannibals, Roger Daltrey of The Who, and former Prince protege Vanity all made guest appearances in what syndicated television series?

And this time I won't go to bed before the correct answer is given. :)
Sandy51
08-16-2002, 09:44 PM
Is it Star Search?


Sandy
Lars624
08-16-2002, 09:51 PM
Baywatch?:confused:
Obi-Wan Pinobi
08-16-2002, 10:03 PM
nope and nope ... need a hint?
Sandy51
08-16-2002, 10:08 PM
yep, need a hint!


Sandy
Obi-Wan Pinobi
08-16-2002, 10:26 PM
Okay, a hint that won't make it too easy ;)

The series was based on a movie.
Jennyfyar
08-16-2002, 10:38 PM
Highlander ?
Krisu
08-16-2002, 10:50 PM
Fame?
Obi-Wan Pinobi
08-16-2002, 10:58 PM
Originally posted by Jennyfyar
Highlander ?
BINGBINGBINGBING!!!!

That's it. :) Your turn, Jennyfyar

(and with that, I'm off to bed :) )
amid chaos
08-17-2002, 08:00 AM
You guys are alot smarter than me....I think i got one or 2.
missymouse3367
08-17-2002, 09:25 AM
?
CathyCanada
08-17-2002, 09:43 AM
I'm with you Vanessa! I keep throwing out guesses, but I am striking out every time!

Highlander? What was that?
CC
Jennyfyar
08-17-2002, 01:15 PM
Sorry ! I went to bed!

What very famous actress auditioned for the role of Marianne on Gilligan's Island?
KathleenC
08-17-2002, 02:39 PM
Raquel Welch!!
Jennyfyar
08-17-2002, 04:30 PM
Correct!

Whoaaaa, sorry about the TRIPLE POST! That has never happened to me before!

Your turn Kat.
KathleenC
08-17-2002, 04:38 PM
Okay, What was the name of Marty's butler on
The Adventures of Spin and Marty?
KathleenC
08-18-2002, 07:59 AM
Nobody's old enough to remember Spin and Marty!?

I must be really old.

Hint: He was played by J. Pat O'Malley
Krisu
08-18-2002, 10:20 AM
I don't have an answer:( But watched the show all the time..even have the theme song record:D I bet Dan Murphy knows:D