The HBO Original Programming Quiz

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The HBO Original Programming Quiz
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Feeling guilty for binge-watching "Game of Thrones" in one weekend, only to follow it with a week of "Girls" episodes and revisiting "The Wire" for the fourth time? Make all that couch-sitting worthwhile by acing this HBO Original Programming Quiz.
"Curb Your Enthusiasm" followed the fictional misadventures of Larry David, the real-life creator of what show?
"Seinfeld"
"Friends"
"Cheers"
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Larry even pulled off a "Seinfeld" reunion on the show.

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What HBO show could be considered an early pioneer of reality television?
"The Larry Sanders Show"
"Taxicab Confessions"
"Generation Kill"
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Sometimes lewd or graphic, the "stars" of the show were unsuspecting civilians.

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What famous President did Paul Giamatti portray in the HBO miniseries of the same name?
James Madison
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
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"John Adams" aired in 2008.

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Andrew Rannells originated the role of Elder Price on Broadway in "Book of Mormon." What HBO show does he regularly appear on?
"Ballers"
"Sex and the City"
"Girls"
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As Hannah's former roommate Elijah, we unfortunately don't get to see Rannells sing and dance nearly enough.

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"Hard Knocks" follows a team from what league?
National Basketball Association
National Football League
Major League Baseball
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"Hard Knocks" follows an NFL team during training camp.

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Bill Maher hosts what roundtable talk show on HBO?
"Last Week Tonight with Bill Maher"
"Politically Incorrect"
"Real Time with Bill Maher"
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Airing since 2003, guests discuss global and national current events.

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What is an upcoming HBO series, currently in development?
"The Old Model"
"The Young Pope"
"The Stupid Scientist"
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"The Young Pope" will supposedly follow an old pope. Kidding! It's a young pope!

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"The Wire" took place in what American city?
Baltimore
New York City
Chicago
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Each season of the series followed a different aspect of the city's culture.

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What comedian's first series was on HBO?
Dane Cook
Jerry Seinfeld
Louis CK
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"Lucky Louie" was a precursor to Louis CK's acclaimed FX series, "Louie."

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What show was set in Botswana?
"The Pacific"
"Treme"
"The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency"
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The show was also filmed in Botswana.

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What was showrunner David Simon's follow-up to "The Wire?"
"Treme"
"Generation Kill"
"The Corner"
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"Generation Kill" was an adaptation of a book about a reporter embedded in Iraq.

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What is the name of Richard Hendricks' start-up in "Silicon Valley?"
Hooli
Aviato
Pied Piper
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Nobody is a huge fan of the name except for Richard himself.

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What HBO show won the most Emmys for any miniseries aired?
"Band of Brothers"
"Olive Kittredge"
"John Adams"
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"John Adams" scored a whopping 13 Emmys.

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What Aaron Sorkin-penned series lasted three seasons on HBO?
"The Newsroom"
"Bored to Death"
"Boardwalk Empire"
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About a cable news show, the episodes followed real current events.

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How many seasons was "The Sopranos" on air?
ten
six
twelve
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The critical hit was on for six seasons.

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The song "Way Down In the Hole" is a theme for what series?
"The Wire"
"Treme"
"True Detective"
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The Tom Waits song was performed by different artists each season.

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Who does Carrie end up with at the end of "Sex and the City"?
No one — she's single and loving it
Mr. Big
Aleksandr
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But the ride wasn't over, with a couple of film sequels after the show's finale.

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Krazee Eyez Killa was a character on what show?
"The Chris Rock Show"
"Curb Your Enthusiasm"
"Mr. Show with Bob and David"
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Larry and Krazee Eyez had some predictable misunderstandings.

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A ghost is a recurring character in what series?
"Treme"
"Six Feet Under"
"Boardwalk Empire"
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The patriarch of the Fisher family dies in the first episode, but still manages to butt into family business from beyond.

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"The Larry Sanders Show" starred what comedian?
Garry Shandling
Larry Sanders
Johnny Carson
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While the fictional show-within-a-show did indeed star Larry Sanders, Garry Shandling played the part.

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In the series opening credits, Tony Soprano is on what road?
Eight Mile
Interstate 90
New Jersey Turnpike
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Tony is seen going through the toll on the Turnpike.

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What HBO show features Adam Driver, who found worldwide fame after portraying Kylo Ren in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens?'
"Girls"
"Silicon Valley"
"True Detective"
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Honestly, dealing with Hannah Horvath's neuroses might make anyone turn to the dark side.

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What beloved children's show is debuting its 2016 season on HBO?
"Sesame Street"
"Pokemon"
"Daniel Tiger"
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The show will air reruns on PBS.

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How many wives did Bill have on "Big Love?"
two
three
four
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The Hendrickson clan had three moms, one dad and a gaggle of kids.

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Who has narrated (nearly) every season of "Hard Knocks"?
Liev Schreiber
Paul Rudd
Paul Giamatti
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Paul Rudd narrated one season when the show followed the Kansas City Chiefs.

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What is Johnny Drama's real last name on "Entourage?"
Chase
Durama
Johnson
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Wrong Answer

Remember, he's Vincent Chase's half-brother.

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Debuting in 2016, what series is based on a Michael Crichton film?
"Jurassic Park: The Show"
"Vinyl"
"Westworld"
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The series is a remake of a 1973 science fiction film.

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What was the premise of "Oz?"
Four misfits and a cute dog make their way to the Emerald City.
a song-and-dance retelling of how "The Wizard of Oz" was made
Inmates in high-security prison face brutality and psychological drama.
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A little singing or dancing would've been nice.

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"Office Space" writer and director Mike Judge created what HBO series?
"Silicon Valley"
"Ballers"
"Enlightened"
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Judge developed the series based on his own experience in the early tech industry.

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What television series spoils the future books the episodes are adapted from?
"John Adams"
"Game of Thrones"
"The Leftovers"
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George RR Martin couldn't quite keep up his novel-writing with the pace of the show.

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