Drama Trivia Questions and Answers

25 questions on Drama, each with the answer and a short explanation. Part of the Retro Television set in Rapid Fire Trivia, which holds 1,000 questions across 5 topics.

All 25 questions, with answers

1. 1The Cartwright family lived on which ranch in Bonanza?

   AnswerThe Ponderosa

   Ben Cartwright and his sons operated the vast Ponderosa ranch near Virginia City.

2. 2Which actor played the bionic astronaut Steve Austin?

   AnswerLee Majors

   Lee Majors starred as Steve Austin, rebuilt with advanced bionic limbs after an accident.

3. 3Which actress played Wonder Woman in the internationally syndicated 1970s television series?

   AnswerLynda Carter

   Lynda Carter's costume, strength, and spinning transformation made Wonder Woman globally recognizable.

4. 4The alien invaders in V publicly called themselves what?

   AnswerThe Visitors

   The Visitors appeared human and peaceful before their reptilian nature and authoritarian plans emerged.

5. 5Melissa Gilbert played which central pioneer girl on Little House on the Prairie?

   AnswerLaura Ingalls

   Laura Ingalls grew from an adventurous child into a teacher, writer, wife, and mother.

6. 6Baywatch primarily followed professionals doing which job?

   AnswerLifeguarding

   Baywatch centered on lifeguards protecting crowded beaches and responding to coastal emergencies.

7. 7Spock belonged to which extraterrestrial species in Star Trek?

   AnswerVulcan

   Spock was half Vulcan and half human, combining logic with a complex emotional heritage.

8. 8Which wealthy family stood at the center of Dynasty?

   AnswerThe Carringtons

   Dynasty followed the feuds, marriages, and business battles of Denver's Carrington family.

9. 9Charlie's Angels originally worked in which field?

   AnswerPrivate investigation

   The Angels solved cases for the unseen Charles Townsend through his private-investigation agency.

10. 10What was the name of Michael Knight's talking car?

    AnswerKITT

    KITT was an advanced artificial-intelligence automobile partnered with crime-fighter Michael Knight. The detail helped define the series for television audiences.

11. 11Don Johnson played which stylish Miami Vice detective?

    AnswerSonny Crockett

    Sonny Crockett became known for pastel clothing, undercover work, and driving exotic cars.

12. 12Steve McGarrett headed the police unit in which drama?

    AnswerHawaii Five-O

    Steve McGarrett led Hawaii's fictional state police unit and pursued major criminals.

13. 13Which Star Trek character was famous for saying, 'Fascinating'?

    AnswerMr. Spock

    Spock's logical observations and restrained delivery made 'Fascinating' closely associated with him.

14. 14Oshin, one of Japan's most internationally successful dramas, originated in which country?

    AnswerJapan

    NHK's Oshin followed a woman's difficult life from rural poverty to business success.

15. 15Larry Hagman played which ruthless oil executive on Dallas?

    AnswerJ.R. Ewing

    J.R. Ewing's schemes and rivalries made him one of television's defining villains.

16. 16What was the name of the ranching family in Bonanza?

    AnswerThe Cartwrights

    Ben Cartwright and his sons operated the Ponderosa ranch in the long-running western.

17. 17Which actor played Thomas Magnum in Magnum, P.I.?

    AnswerTom Selleck

    Tom Selleck's mustache, Hawaiian shirts, and Ferrari made Thomas Magnum internationally recognizable.

18. 18Perry Mason worked in which profession?

    AnswerDefense attorney

    Perry Mason defended clients in court and usually exposed the true culprit.

19. 19Steve Austin became the title character of which science-fiction drama?

    AnswerThe Six Million Dollar Man

    After a crash, astronaut Steve Austin received bionic implants and worked as an agent.

20. 20Which television series followed a private investigator living at Robin's Nest in Hawaii?

    AnswerMagnum, P.I.

    Magnum, P.I. followed Thomas Magnum's investigations, friendships, and life on a Hawaiian estate.

21. 21Jeremy Brett became internationally famous for playing which detective?

    AnswerSherlock Holmes

    Jeremy Brett portrayed Sherlock Holmes in Granada Television adaptations beginning in 1984.

22. 22Which vehicle did Jessica Fletcher often ride around Cabot Cove?

    AnswerA bicycle

    Jessica Fletcher was frequently shown cycling through Cabot Cove between writing and investigations.

23. 23Roots traced the descendants of which enslaved African character?

    AnswerKunta Kinte

    Roots began with Kunta Kinte's capture in West Africa and enslavement in America.

24. 24Messages usually self-destructed at the start of which spy series?

    AnswerMission: Impossible

    Mission: Impossible briefings famously ended by warning that the recorded message would self-destruct.

25. 25MacGyver's rarely used first name was what?

    AnswerAngus

    The resourceful hero's full name was Angus MacGyver, although most characters used his surname.