One and Done - Single Season TV Show Trivia (Firefly, Freaks and Geeks, Studio 60)

Welcome one and all to Season 8 of the podcast. This season I'm going to try something a little different. Rather than one topic per episode, I'll have one topic per round. They'll all still be loosely connected this week. It's one and done. These are all TV shows that lasted only one season but had a lasting impact or have a strong cult following. They are the sci-fi western Firefly, the coming of age teen drama Freaks and Geeks, and lastly, the dramedy Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. If you need scorecards or want more trivia, visit dorkygeekynerdy.com. I'm your host and the guy who's way too possessive of the remote, Brian Rollins. This is episode 371, the Dorky, Geeky nerdy trivia podcast. Let's get this show on the road. The dorky round Firefly number one, who starred as the ship's captain, Malcolm Reynolds. Nathan Fillion #2 Firefly was the class of ship. What was the ship's name? Serenity #3 What was the clothing inspired nickname given to the independent planets during the Unification War? Brown coats #4 What network originally aired Firefly, Admittedly out of order. Fox #5 How many episodes did Firefly have in total? 14 episodes Number six of the show's 14 episodes. How many were never aired? Three. They were released on DVD #7 Who was the ship's mechanic? Kaylee Frye #8 What was Inara's occupation? She was a companion #9 What Mad Men star made two guest appearances on Firefly under various names? Christina Hendricks #10 What was the first episode of the series that was aired on television? The Train Job, the show's actual pilot, Serenity, was aired 3 months after the show debuted. The geeky round Freaks and Geeks number one. What Joan Jett song was the theme song for Freaks and Geeks? Bad reputation #2 In what year did Freaks and Geeks debut? It started in 1999 #3 The show takes place in the fictional town of Chippewa, in what US state, Michigan #4 The show takes place in which decade? The 1980s specifically, it takes place from 1980 to 1981 #5 before playing Marshall on How I Met Your Mother, who played Nick Andropolis on Freaks and Geeks. Jason Segel number six before becoming the live action Velma in two movies. Who played the lead? Lindsay Weir? Linda Cardellini #7 before directing movies like Bridesmaids, A Simple Favor and the 2016 Ghostbusters, who created Freaks and Geeks? Paul fag #8 What role-playing game is featured in the show's final episode? Dungeons and Dragons #9 In the final episode, Lindsay runs away for a series of concerts in Colorado by what band? The Grateful Dead #10 What network originally aired Freaks and Geeks? NBC Like Firefly 3 episodes weren't aired with the original run, but were later aired on Fox Family Channel. The Nerdy round. Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip number one. What West Wing writer created Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip? Aaron Sorkin #2 What Friends actor played Matt Albee? Matthew Perry #3 What former West Wing actor played Danny Tripp? Bradley whitford #4 The format of the show within a show of Studio 60 is based on what long running NBC sketch comedy? Saturday Night Live #5 What actor received an Emmy Award for his guest role as a Nevada judge for two episodes? John Goodman number six, Studio 60 premiered on the same network and in the same year as what similarly themed sitcom starring Tina Fey, 30 Rock. Studio 60 had better ratings, but 30 Rock was much cheaper to produce #7 What Taxi alum guest starred on the pilot episode and whose rant is what kicks off the in show drama? Judd Hirsch #8 What actresses real life pregnancy was written into the show? Amanda Peet #9, which cast member directed five of the episodes. Timothy Busfield. He played the in show director Cal Shanely #10 What was the title of the series finale? Hint. The title of the episode has been used in three other Aaron Sorkin shows. What kind of day has it been? One down, another 50 more to go for the season. Let me know on social media how you did and let me know what you'd like to see with this newish format. Are there other single season shows you think should be covered? Shoot me a note. If you're not yet a patron, please consider becoming one. It's only $5 a month and you get ad free episodes plus goodies like stickers and AT shirt. If that's not in your budget, might I suggest a $5 donation to Wikipedia? I donated last year and since I use it a lot, I feel a lot better. They're still ad free after all these years and I'd love for them to stay that way. Your call. I'll be back next week with another 30 questions. Here's a clue to tide you over. What do Helga, Rowena, and Salazar have to do with the Wizarding World of Harry Potter? Some unsung characters from the fantasy series. I'll see you back here on Wednesday. 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