Seinfeld Trivia | Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast #269

What is the deal with trivia podcasts these days? Hey gang, it’s episode 269 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast. We are working our way through TV trivia for Season Six and this week, it’s Seinfeld Trivia. One of the most popular TV series of the 1990s, it’s still talked about today.

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Episode Intro

What is the deal with trivia podcasts these days?

Hey gang, it’s episode 269 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast. We are working our way through TV trivia for Season Six and this week, it’s Seinfeld Trivia. One of the most popular TV series of the 1990s, it’s still talked about today.

If you’re new to the show, welcome. Every week, I give you three rounds of ten questions each. It’s fun, it’s simple, and it’s good for your brain. Let’s get started.

The Dorky Round

What Broadway actor played George Costanza?
a. Jason Alexander
What SNL alum played Elane Benes?
a. Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Producers had to ask the live audience to tone down the applause for which character’s entrances?
a. Kramer
Seinfeld originally aired on which network in the US?
a. NBC.
Wayne Knight played what nemesis of Jerry’s?
a. Newman
With a pair of exceptions, the titles for every Seinfeld episode begins with what word?
a. “The”.
George worked for what sports team?
a. The New York Yankees
What December 23 holiday was invented by George’s father?
a. Festivus
What Schindler’s List director would watch episodes of Seinfeld to keep from getting depressed while filming?
a. Steven Spielberg
What was Newman’s occupation?
a. Letter Carrier or Postman

The Geeky Round

Along with Jerry Seinfeld, who else is credited with creating the series?
a. Larry David. He’s also the voice of George Steinbrenner
What costume piece, from Season Five, Episode Two, is currently on exhibit in the Smithsonian?
a. The Puffy Shirt
What is Kramer’s first name?
a. Cosmo
There is a reference to what superhero in nearly every episode of the show?
a. Superman. Jerry Seinfeld is a huge fan and there’s a small statue of the Man of Steel in Jerry’s apartment.
Larry Thomas played what short-tempered restaurateur in two episodes of the series?
a. Yev Kassem better known as the Soup Nazi.
Patrick Warburton played what on-again off-again boyfriend to Elaine?
a. David Puddy
According to IMBD and TV Guide, what is the top-rated episode of Seinfeld?
a. The Contest
John O’Hurley plays what excentric, world-traveling boss to Elaine?
a. J. Peterman

The Nerdy Round

During the airing of the series finale, what cable network aired no programming?
a. TV Land. They only showed a still photo of a closed office door.
How many seasons did Seinfeld have?
a. Nine seasons
Jackie Chiles was based on what real-life celebrity lawyer?
a. Johnnie Cochran. Cochran represented OJ Simpson during the double murder trial.
Though several people were nominated for acting Emmys throughout the show, which two actors are the only ones to win?
a. Michael Richards and Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Which episode of the series is the longest?
a. The Finale. It ran 55 minutes.
In a Season Nine episode, George is obsessed with saving his high score on what 1980s arcade game?
a. Frogger
Who is George engaged to before she dies?
a. Susan Ross
What are the names of George’s parents?
a. Frank and Estelle Costanza
Which episode is rarely run in syndication and caused death threats to be sent to the staff?
a. The Puerto Rican Day
Elaine’s boyfriend breaks up with her because she hates what 1996 historical romance movie?
a. The English Patient

Episode Conclusion

And that’s it for Seinfeld Trivia. How did you do? Do you agree with The Contest being the best episode of Seinfeld? Let me know on Spotify or social media.

A big thank you to our sponsor this week, Trivia with Budds. If you need another trivia podcast in your rotation, be sure to check out Ryan’s show.

I’ll be back here next week with another thirty TV trivia questions. Here’s a teaser to tide you over:

The residents of 308 Negra Arroyo Lane have fans of what show throwing pizzas onto their roof?

It’s our first drama TV series this season. See you back here next Wednesday.

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