Night Court Trivia | Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast #281

It’s time for court to come to order. This week, for episode 281 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast, I have Night Court Trivia. That’s right, things are about to get weird and wacky with thirty questions about the 1980s sitcom.

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Episode Intro

If you’re new to the show, first off, welcome. Every week, I give you three rounds of ten questions. They range from easy to hard. Whether or not you get them, it doesn’t matter. As long as you’re having fun.

And speaking of fun, let’s start the show.

The Dorky Round

Who played Judge Harry Stone?
a. Harry Anderson
Who played lady’s man, Dan Fielding?
a. John Larroquette
Richard Moll played what giant bailiff?
a. Bull
Starting in Season Two, Charles Robinson played what court clerk?
a. Mac Robinson
The show was set in what US city?
a. New York
Who are the only two regular characters to appear in the 2023 sequel series?
a. Dan and Roz
Who played Christine Sullivan in Season Three and onward?
a. Markie Post. They wanted her in the pilot, but she was unavailable due to her role in The Fall Guy.
Marsha Warfield joined the cast in Season Four as what bailiff?
a. Roz Russell
Mac was a veteran of which conflict?
a. The Vietnam War
What taxidermized animal sits on a shelf in Harry’s office?
a. An armadillo

The Geeky Round

Who played the first bailiff to work alongside Bull?
a. Selma Diamond
What was the name of Mac’s wife?
a. Quon Li
Brent Spiner and Annie O’Donnell play what ill-fated couple on several episodes of the series?
a. The Wheelers. Bob and June
Harry is a huge fan of what jazz singer?
a. Mel Tormé. He made numerous guest appearances on the show.
What TV veteran played Buddy, Harry’s stepfather?
a. John Astin
Which of the cast won an Emmy for their role, four years in a row?
a. John Larroquette. He asked to have his name removed from the running after the fourth win.
Despite his lack of accent, Dan Fielding hails from what southern state?
a. Louisiana
The show initially aired on which network?
a. NBC.
Who replaced Selma Hacker as bailiff after the passing of actress Selma Diamond?
a. Florence “Flo” Kleiner.
What Warner Bros cartoon character appeared as a plaintiff in the episode, “Still Another Day in the Life”?
a. Wile E Coyote.

The Nerdy Round

What is Bull Shannon’s real name?
a. Aristotle Nostradamus Shannon
Who are the only three characters to appear in all 193 episodes of the series?
a. Harry, Dan, and Bull
Who created Night Court?
a. Reinhold Weege
The show debuted in what year?
a. It started in 1984.
The original series ran for how many seasons? Nine in total.
Who was the Public Defender through most of Season Two?
a. Billie Young played by Ellen Foley
Appearing in 37 episodes, Mike Finneran played what building maintenance guy?
a. Art Fensterman
Who was the public defender through most of Season One?
a. Liz Williams played by Paula Kelly
How did Harry become a Judge?
a. He was the only one who answered the phone call from the mayor’s office.
A picture of which star of China Seas and Libeled Lady is hanging on the wall of Judge Stone’s office?
a. Jean Harlow

Episode Conclusion

And we’re done with Night Court Trivia. This was one of my favorites growing up. I’m also enjoying the new series. I’m hoping it has a chance to really find its footing. What’s your take on the new (and old) show?

Next week, it’s more trivia, but from a more recent tv show. Here’s a clue:

What medical comedy-drama was set in the fictional Sacred Heart Hospital?

This was a show my whole family loved. Still does, really. See you back here on Wednesday.

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