1997 TV Highlights Quiz

Which tragic event in 1997 involved a famous rapper?

• The overdose of Kurt Cobain

• The assassination of John Lennon

• The murder of Biggie Smalls

• The death of Tupac Shakur

What new system was introduced on January 1st, 1997, to help parents monitor TV content?

• Viewer Discretion System

• TV Rating System

• Content Advisory System

• Parental Control System

Which animated sitcom debuted on Fox in 1997 featuring a propane salesman?

• The Simpsons

• Family Guy

• King of the Hill

• Futurama

In The Simpsons' episode 'The Itchy and Scratchy and Poochie Show', what character does Homer voice?

• Bart

• Poochie

• Scratchy

• Itchy

Which TV show featured a character coming out as gay in 1997, sparking widespread discussion?

• Friends

• Ellen

• Seinfeld

• Will & Grace

What was the name of the sitcom that ended its original run in 1997 after nine seasons?

• Friends

• Roseanne

• Cheers

• The Cosby Show

Which HBO series debuted in 1997, focusing on the lives of prison inmates?

• Oz

• The Sopranos

• Deadwood

• The Wire

What game show, hosted by a former presidential speechwriter, debuted in 1997?

• The Price is Right

• Win Ben Stein's Money

• Jeopardy!

• Who Wants to Be a Millionaire

Which animated series, known for its controversial content, premiered in 1997?

• The Simpsons

• South Park

• Family Guy

• Beavis and Butt-Head

Who played Cinderella in the 1997 TV adaptation of Rogers and Hammerstein's musical?

• Whitney Houston

• Brandy Norwood

• Halle Berry

• Jennifer Hudson