...Goes to Washington
1 of 9
What actor starred as Senator Joe Kelley, the title character of the shortlived late-70s TV series Grandpa Goes to Washington?
Jack Klugman
Eddie Albert
George Goble
Jack Albertson
ANSWER: Albertson's most famous TV role was that of "Old Man" Brown on the sitcom Chico & The Man. Albertson's most famous TV role was that of "Old Man" Brown on the sitcom Chico & The Man.
2 of 9
Who serves in his usual role as as the title character's "helper" in the 1993 animated short Mr. Bill Goes to Washington?
Mr. Man
Mr. Hands
Mr. Hammer
Mr. Magoo
ANSWER: Mr. Bill garnered popularity after repeated appearances on TV's Saturday Night Live. Mr. Bill garnered popularity after repeated appearances on TV's Saturday Night Live.
3 of 9
Following his 2001 TV special John Stossel Goes to Washington, the reporter landed a regular segment titled "Give Me a Break" on what prime-time TV news program?
Dateline
60 Minutes
20/20
48 Hours
4 of 9
The 1977 feature film Billy Jack Goes to Washington was the last of how many appearances by Tom Laughlin in his best-known character?
three
four
five
six
ANSWER: The first three films in the series were The Born Losers, Billy Jack, and The Trial of Billy Jack. The first three films in the series were The Born Losers, Billy Jack, and The Trial of Billy Jack.
5 of 9
At age 11, young Samantha Smith headlined the TV special Samantha Smith Goes to Washington. For what was she most famous?
singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" during the World Series.
winning the first gold medal in U.S. Olympic gymnastics history
saving her fourth-grade class from a flash fire
writing a letter to Soviet premiere Yuri Andropov
ANSWER: Tragically, Smith perished in a small plane accident only two years later. Tragically, Smith perished in a small plane accident only two years later.
6 of 9
The 1939 Frank Capra film Mr. Smith Goes to Washington was nominated for 11 Academy Awards. How many Oscars did it win?
none
one
six
10
ANSWER: It was a tough competition at the Oscars the following spring, against films like The Wizard of Oz and Gone with the Wind. It was a tough competition at the Oscars the following spring, against films like The Wizard of Oz and Gone with the Wind.
7 of 9
Though it lasted only a single season, what actor tried to resurrect Mr. Smith Goes to Washington in a 1962 TV series?
Fred MacMurray
William Frawley
Dean Jones
Fess Parker
ANSWER: Parker was familiar to millions of Americans for his portrayal of Davy Crockett on the Disney TV series. Parker was familiar to millions of Americans for his portrayal of Davy Crockett on the Disney TV series.
8 of 9
With an all-star lineup including Larry Storch, Joe E. Ross, Billy Barty and Rip Taylor, the film comedy The Happy Hooker Goes to Washington raised eyebrows upon its release in what year?
1967
1972
1977
1982
ANSWER: This was the middle film in a Happy Hooker trilogy, focusing on madame Xaviera Hollander. This was the middle film in a Happy Hooker trilogy, focusing on madame Xaviera Hollander.
9 of 9
What political comedian's last name appeared in the title of his very first TV special, 1988's Mr. ________ Goes to Washington?
Miller (Dennis Miller)
Black (Lewis Black)
Stewart (Jon Stewart)
Maher (Bill Maher)
ANSWER: mental_floss co-founder Will Pearson appeared on Miller's talk show back in 2004. mental_floss co-founder Will Pearson appeared on Miller's talk show back in 2004.
