Lucky There’s a Family Guy
Questions by Kyle Shipley and Matt Marjan
Note to readers: The word “Quahog” is pronounced “koh”-“hog”
1. Considered to be the first television program to feature season ending cliffhangers, some of its
lesser known ones include Season 3’s featuring a dead Kristin floating in a pool, Season 5 ended
with a fire trapping the main characters in their home, and Season 2 ended with one of the most
famous surprise endings of all. Season 8’s ending was parodied by the Family Guy episode “Da
Boom” which ended with a live action Victoria Principal waking up, frightened by the apocalyptic
episode, to find Patrick Duffy in the shower. Featuring a cliffhanger shooting at the end of more
than half its 13 seasons this is, FTP what popular 1980’s soap featuring the oil tycoon Ewing
family?
A: Dallas
2. Their debut was 1986’s Pictures of Starving Children Sell Records. They have released three
albums since their late 90s popularity, Uneasy Listening, What You See is What You Get, and
Readymades, all of which have gone relatively unnoticed. Lead by singers Lou Watts and
Danbert Nobacon, and trumpeter Alice Nutter this is FTP what band that lent its name to
Pawtucket Pat’s Oompa Loompa-like servants, most famous for the 1997 album Tubthumper?
A: Chumbawamba
3. Born in 1947 in Utah, as a child he moved to Warwick, Rhode Island, and later attended MIT
but dropped out to pursue an acting career. His first film role was in 1972’s “The Visitors.” He
became known for his creepy bad guys in films such as 1979’s “The Onion Fields,” 1984’s
“Against All Odds,” and 1987’s “Best Seller.” The namesake of Meg Griffin’s high school this is,
FTP, what actor, Oscar nominated for his role in “Salvador,” but more recently appearing as Mr.
Lisbon in “The Virgin Suicides,” Hades in “Hercules,” and as the titular character in the made for
cable “The Rudy Giuliani Story?”
A: James Woods
4. His career began as a child model for Buster Brown shoes. He went on to appear in over 50
silent films during his childhood, the first being 1914's The Perils of Pauline. He eventually broke
into vaudeville and worked on Broadway in such revues as "Ziegfried Follies" where he
developed the wiseguy persona for which he is known. During Meg's slumber party, Lois says
the perfect man would have his legendary genitals. He eventually signed a 30 year contract with
NBC in the late 40s to be the star of a new medium of television. The host of the "Texaco Star
Theater," a show that was later renamed for him, this is FTP what original TV star, nicknamed Mr.
Television?
A: Milton Berle
5. Referenced many times on Family Guy, the best mention arguably takes place during "Wasted
Talent" when Stewie asks Peter to play this character's TV show incarnation's "sad walking away
music." This character exists in several forms including an evil golden version, a guilt ridden
serpent-like version, a genius bunny slipper wearing version, and a smooth talking gray version
that refers to himself as Mr. Fixit. All of them are constantly wrestling for control of their mild
mannered host in conflicts that can often be as damaging as threats from their evil opponents
such as Zzzax, The Leader, Abomination, and Rhino. Portrayed on TV Lou Ferrigno and on film
by a CGI Eric Bana, this is FTP, what manifestation of the repressed emotions of one Robert
Bruce Banner?
A: The Incredible Hulk
6. In "One if by Clam, Two if by Sea" Peter compares Nigel's charm to this man's. This
somewhat obscure figure then appears on screen saying "You don't even know who I am." Born
of Jewish ancestry, his father had him baptized as Christian early in life. He first stepped into the
spotlight in 1826 with his novel Vivian Grey. After several years as a prolific novelist he began a
political life, eventually being elected to Parliament in 1837. He rose to prominence in the Tory
party, espousing a romantic view of the politic which he expressed in his novels Coningsby and
Sybil. After being elected Prime Minister he became known for greatly expanding the British
Empire through conquests in the South Pacific and Africa. Losing the ministry to Gladstone only
to win it back and then lose it again in 1880, this is FTP what conservative British statesman most
famous for securing the Suez Canal for the Queen?
A: Benjamin Disraeli
7. In the 1983 season she left her job to open up a gourmet food store in the town of Peekskill,
NY and moved into the apartment above it. In 1985 the store was gutted by fire, but she and her
companions rebuilt it into a malt shop called "Over Our Heads." Her original job was in the
service of Philip Drummond but she left him in 1979 to act as housemother at the prestigious
Eastland boarding school. In the "SuperGriffins" segment of "Family Guy Viewer Mail" the shapeshifting Peter morphs into her breasts as a guide for those making a statue of her. Eventually
leaving behind Blair, Jo, Natalie, and Tootie to get married in 1986 this is, FTP, what character
from "The Facts of Life" portrayed by Charlotte Rae?
A: Mrs. Edna Garrett
8. In "Fifteen Minutes of Shame" we learn that Peter yells this out while climaxing. It is the name
of an ancient Egyptian wizard who gave the orphan Billy Batson the ability to turn into a
superhero. His name represents wisdom, strength, stamina, power, courage, and speed by
invoking the names of deities and powerful figures. While it is the magic word of comic book hero
Captain Marvel, it is most likely more famous for being frequently used by a resident of Mayberry.
Calling out to Solomon, Hercules, Atlas, Zeus, Achilles, and Mercury, this is, FTP, what
interjection commonly used by Gomer Pyle?
A: Shazam
9. In "Peter Peter Caviar Eater" Brian compares the plight of the newly snooty Peter to the plight
of this man. Early versions of his character had him being a leader of planet of clones, a war
veteran living in seclusion on an ice planet, and a human merchant living on the Wookiee
homeworld of Kashyyyk. The final version of his character retained a bit of the originals, he's a
product of eugenics, he fought against the Empire in the Battle of Tanaab, and is a successful
entrepreneur and gambler that is acquainted with at least one Wookiee. The namesake of
Peter's undercover narc name in "Let's Go to Hop" this if FTP what Baron Administrator of Cloud
City portrayed by Billy Dee Williams?
A: Lando Calrissian
10. He has a musical based on his life in the works and his own brand of pasta sauce. After
serving in the Army from 1966-1969, he became Special Assistant Attorney General in Rhode
Island. In 1973, he joined the state Attorney General's Anti-Corruption Strike Force, which is
ironic considering he'd be convicted for racketeering 29 years later for business dealings done
while mayor of his hometown. Mayor of Providence from 1974-1984 and then again from 1990 till
his conviction this is FTP what namesake of Chris Griffin's Jr. High?
A: Vincent "Buddy" Cianci Jr.
11. Born in the western suburbs of Chicago, she entered Northwestern University at age 15 only
to leave two years later to pursue an acting career. Her first major film role was in Francis Ford
Coppola's "You're a Big Boy Now." Three years later she appeared along side Dennis Hopper,
Peter Fonda, and Jack Nicholson in 1969's "Easy Rider" in a role that pushed her into the
limelight. The seventies were kind to her as she won two Golden Globes, for "Five Easy Pieces"
and "The Great Gatsby,” and appeared in a blockbuster disaster film. After parodying one of her
most famous roles in the episode "Death is a Bitch," Quahog Newscaster Tom Tucker comments
on how obscure a reference she was. Most recognized for playing a flight attendant on a doomed
airliner this is FTP what star of "Airport '75?"
A: Karen Black
12. A creation of the Quintessons as part of their consumer products line, his original name was
Orion Pax. Originally a follower of those who would become his greatest enemy, he was critically
injured by them in an attack at the beginning of his planet's civil war. Afterwards his
consciousness was transferred into his now famous body by Alpha Trion. He was killed in 2005
and passed his Matrix on to the missile carrying Ultra Magnus but was eventually resurrected and
reclaimed his title as leader. Revealed in "When You Wish Upon a Weinstein" to be Jewish, this
is FTP, what semi-truck Transformer, leader of the Autobots?
A: Optimus Prime
13. She was introduced in 1932 as an impoverished apple seller but in 1942 when her creator
teamed up with artist Kenneth Ernst she evolved into a more affluent middle-aged woman whose
life was interconnected with those of hundreds of characters that frequented her "soap opera"
strip. In the "No Bones About It" segment of "Family Guy Viewer Mail" Chris uses Peter's
boneless body like Silly Putty to distort this comic strip character's "smug sense of selfsatisfaction." She also appears on The Simpsons when Comic Book Guy shows he has an
autographed strip featuring her advising a friend to commit suicide. Described by one of her head
writers as "a nosy old woman" this is FTP what nationally circulated comic strip created by Allen
Saunders?
A: Mary Worth
14. It made headlines in 2002 when it was revealed that nude pictures of Anna Kournikova
published in Penthouse were actually pictures of its heiress, Judith Solentz. In "Love Thy Trophy"
when Stewie is put into a foster home he laments that he's been adopted by an advertisement for
this company. Founded in 1965 by four siblings, its brands now include the fashion-oriented
Sisley line, the teenaged geared Hip Site, and the sportswear lines Killer Loop and Playlife.
Known for its colorful clothing and ads featuring models from many ethnicities this is FTP what
Italian fashion company with the "United Colors" slogan?
A: Benetton
15. After Happy-Go-Lucky Toys is torn down, Peter considers taking back his old job here.
Originally running from 1971-1977 reruns began appearing on Noggin in 1999. Mel Blanc of
Looney Tunes fame supplied many voices for the show as did Joan Rivers and Gene Wilder.
Other famous people to appear on the show were Rita Moreno of "West Side Story" fame, Bill
Cosby, and a pre-celebrity Morgan Freeman. Described as a Sesame Street for older kids this is
FTP, what Children's Television Workshop show featuring Spiderman and Letterman, most
known for its phoneme teaching silhouettes?
A: The Electric Company
16. He appears in one of Stewie’s fantasies during the episode “He’s Too Sexy for His Fat.” In
the imagined sequence, Stewie is dressed up as Hugh Hefner, and after this man is invited to
make himself at home, he punches the woman next to him. This scene is perhaps in reference to
rumors that this man spent several years living at the Playboy mansion in the 70s, around the
time he filmed Brian’s Song, as well as while playing Sonny Corleone in The Godfather. FTP,
identify this man, also known for his roles in the hit TV show Las Vegas and Rollerball.
A: James Caan
17. She spent 10 years training in Central America before she would go through the ordeal that
made her most famous. She spent time in a mental institution, much of it under a makeshift chinup bar. In “The Story on Page 1,” Meg tells Adam West that her future is in his hands, and he
asks if she is this woman. FTP, identify this lover of Kyle Reese and mother of John, the central
female character in the Terminator series.
A: Sarah Connor (prompt on “Connor”)
18. He was introduced in 1975, based on one of the three original designs for the company’s
logo. In 1994, he received a computer-generated update to allow him to drive a convertible and
go off-roading. According to his creator’s website, he is “very versatile with his wardrobe,” which
includes Hawaiian print shirts, hiking boots, and even military fatigues, depending on the variety
being sold. FTP, identify this character, who in “Death Has a Shadow,” undermines the
seriousness of Peter being charged with welfare fraud by bursting through the courtroom wall and
spouting his trademark cry of “Oh yeah!.”
A: Kool-Aid Man
19. They were first manufactured in Holland beginning in the 1950s, but it is unknown when they
first spread to America. The episode “Mind Over Murder” opens with a sequence where John
Wilkes Booth attempts to assassinate Abraham Lincoln, in a parody of the ridiculousness of some
of this company’s ads. FTP, identify this candy that Dave Grohl thoroughly enjoys, as evidenced
by the subject matter of the Foo Fighters’ video for “Big Me.”
A: Mentos
20. In “The Son Also Draws,” Brian is forced to watch this program when he can’t change the
channel on the television. It inexplicably ran from 1975-1984, despite terrible reviews and having
one of its main characters, Julie, written out of the script. Most people credit Pat Harrington Jr.’s
sexual innuendo-laced dialogue as the reason behind the longevity of this drama/comedy hybrid.
FTP, how must Ann Royer and Duane Schneider live to survive in this workaday world?
A: One Day at a Time
21. In “Brian: Portrait of a Dog,” Brian finds this woman in a basket and remarks, “So that’s
where you’ve been hiding.” This is in direct reference to her extreme insecurity in the public eye,
and other than an unaccredited role as a juror in Airplane II: The Sequel and her most famous
role, she has only 6 other mentions on IMDB.com. FTP, identify this reclusive actress who
supposedly has not spoken to her former costar, Suzanne Somers, in 20 years.
A: Joyce DeWitt
22. He is not only referenced, but his back story fleshed out during the entire series. In “Fifteen
Minutes of Shame,” we find out that he enjoys the company of a woman named Karen. In “If I’m
Dyin’, I’m Lyin’,” we find out that his last name is Patterson. In “The King is Dead,” we find that
one of his greatest inventions, the Shrinky Dink, was stolen by Albert Einstein. FTP, identify this
being who, according to Christianity, is the creator of all things.
A: God
23. In Quahog, Rhode Island, it is illegal to teach a theory of evolution based on the idea that this
man traveled back in time and ejaculated in the primordial ooze. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas,
he got his start in acting with a bit part in Love Story that was eventually cut. However, that didn’t
stop him from landing a part in Airport ’77 as Frank Powers, youthful lover of Lee Grant. FTP,
identify this man, most famous for his role as Captain William “Buck” Rogers.
A: Gil Gerard
24. This product was “invented” in 1975 by Gary Dahl over drinks with friends. Soon after,
knockoffs appeared, as well as training guides and offers of funeral-at-sea services. In “Emission
Impossible,” Peter scolds his, asserting that in the Griffin household, they do their business
outside. FTP, identify this fad item, also referenced by Tom Smykowski as the inspiration for the
“Jump to Conclusions Mat” in Office Space.
A: Pet Rock
25. These fiends march in time and usually attack with a pick-axe while chanting their battle cry.
In the episode “There’s Something About Paulie,” Peter says he doesn’t want to fall in with a bad
crowd again, and we see a flashback to him being a part of this group. They were fought by a
group of guards from Tooth-opolis known as the Crest team. This is, FTP, what group of toothattacking no-goodniks introduced by Crest who chanted “We make holes in teeth!”
A: Cavity Creeps