But I Play One on TV!
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When Kirk Van Houten visits his son Milhouse's class on Career Day, what is his stated occupation?
One of the 'Lost Boys'
Assistant to the Guy Who Puts Fliers Under People's Windshield Wipers
Regional Spokesman for the Brotherhood of Divorced Dads
ANSWER: Kirk was previously employed by Southern Cracker, but lost his job after his divorce. Luanne Van Houten zinged him in front of their friends and neighbors: "Okay, Kirk, I'll tell a story. It's about a man whose father-in-law gave him a sweet job as manager of a cracker factory. A man whose complete lack of business sense and managerial impotence sent the number one cracker factory in town into a tie for sixth with TableTime and Allied Biscuit." Kirk was previously employed by Southern Cracker, but lost his job after his divorce. Luanne Van Houten zinged him in front of their friends and neighbors: "Okay, Kirk, I'll tell a story. It's about a man whose father-in-law gave him a sweet job as manager of a cracker factory. A man whose complete lack of business sense and managerial impotence sent the number one cracker factory in town into a tie for sixth with TableTime and Allied Biscuit."
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What soul-sucking corporation employs Kevin Arnold's dad on The Wonder Years?
AMERICOM
WORLDCOM
NORCOM
ANSWER: Jack Arnold ended up leaving NORCOM to start a furniture company. When he died, Wayne took over the business. Jack Arnold ended up leaving NORCOM to start a furniture company. When he died, Wayne took over the business.
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How does Larry Dallas make a living on Three's Company
Photographer
Used Car Salesman
Limo Driver
ANSWER: Larry's full name is Larry Dalliapoulos. Larry's full name is Larry Dalliapoulos.
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What was George Owens' job on Mr. Belvedere?
Sportswriter
High School Baseball Coach
Host, Wake Up, Pittsburgh!
ANSWER: The real George Owens (Bob Uecker) is the play-by-play man for the Milwaukee Brewers. The real Mr. Belvedere (Christopher Hewett) died on August 3, 2001. News of his death was drowned out by the minute-by-minute Chandra Levy coverage. The real George Owens (Bob Uecker) is the play-by-play man for the Milwaukee Brewers. The real Mr. Belvedere (Christopher Hewett) died on August 3, 2001. News of his death was drowned out by the minute-by-minute Chandra Levy coverage.
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Before landing jobs in the mailroom of the fictional Chicago Chronicle, where did Larry & Balki work?
Ritz Newsstand (in O'Hare International Airport)
Ritz Discount Store (in their apartment building)
Ritz Camera (in the Atrium Mall)
ANSWER: In the last season, Balki graduated from the mailroom to draw a comic strip based on his stuffed sheep, Dmitri. In the last season, Balki graduated from the mailroom to draw a comic strip based on his stuffed sheep, Dmitri.
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On Growing Pains, what kind of doctor was Dr. Jason Seaver?
Chiropractor
Psychiatrist
Optometrist
ANSWER: Dr. Jason Seaver was a pioneer in the work-from-home movement. Dr. Jason Seaver was a pioneer in the work-from-home movement.
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What was George Costanza's job with the New York Yankees?
Assistant to the Traveling Secretary
Personal Aide to the Owner
Activities Director
ANSWER: According to SimplyHired.com, the average salary for an Assistant to the Traveling Secretary is $44,000. "Average Assistant to the Traveling Secretary salaries can vary greatly due to company, location, industry, experience and benefits." According to SimplyHired.com, the average salary for an Assistant to the Traveling Secretary is $44,000. "Average Assistant to the Traveling Secretary salaries can vary greatly due to company, location, industry, experience and benefits."
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Which of the following jobs was not held by Jackie Harris on Roseanne?
Police Officer
Truck Driver
Exotic Dancer
ANSWER: This would have added an even grittier touch to the hyper-realistic series. (Well, hyper-realistic until the whole lottery thing, and then the whole "none of this happened the way you saw it" finale.) This would have added an even grittier touch to the hyper-realistic series. (Well, hyper-realistic until the whole lottery thing, and then the whole "none of this happened the way you saw it" finale.)
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Before finding work as a housepainter, beer taster and interior decorator, what was Norm Peterson's job on Cheers?
Insurance Salesman
Paralegal
Accountant
ANSWER: While confirming Norm never supplemented his income with insurance sales or paralegal work, I read that Vera Peterson was "played by George Wendt's real-life wife." Does anyone remember her actually being seen? I can picture her with a pie on her face at a Tortelli Thanksgiving. Maybe that was Wendt's wife? While confirming Norm never supplemented his income with insurance sales or paralegal work, I read that Vera Peterson was "played by George Wendt's real-life wife." Does anyone remember her actually being seen? I can picture her with a pie on her face at a Tortelli Thanksgiving. Maybe that was Wendt's wife?
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Everyone knows Darren Stevens was an ad man. But what was the name of the agency that employed him?
Montague & Tate
McMann & Tate
Sterling Cooper & Tate
ANSWER: Sterling Cooper is the fictional agency on Mad Men. Montague is the last name of my former boss at JWT—as much as the President/Chief Creative Officer is the boss of a low-level copywriter. If I were named McMann, I'd find me a Tate and start racking up billable hours. Sterling Cooper is the fictional agency on Mad Men. Montague is the last name of my former boss at JWT—as much as the President/Chief Creative Officer is the boss of a low-level copywriter. If I were named McMann, I'd find me a Tate and start racking up billable hours.
