Sketch Comedy Trivia
Sketch Comedy trivia explores the fast-paced world of short-form comedy, from early revue traditions to influential TV series and online sketch groups. It offers a lively way to test what you know about recurring characters, famous performers, and the formats that helped define modern comedic style.
Easy Sketch Comedy Trivia
13 questions
These easy Sketch Comedy trivia questions are great for beginners and kids around age 12 and under.
Question 1
Which long-running sketch comedy show premiered on NBC in 1975?
- A.MADtv
- B.In Living Color
- C.Key & Peele
- D.Saturday Night Live
Answer: Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live premiered on NBC in 1975.
Question 2
What sketch comedy series aired on Comedy Central and featured the duo behind many viral sketches?
Answer: Key & Peele
Key & Peele aired on Comedy Central.
Question 3
MADtv originally aired on which network?
- A.NBC
- B.HBO
- C.ABC
- D.Fox
Answer: Fox
MADtv originally aired on Fox.
Question 4
Which two British performers starred in A Bit of Fry & Laurie?
Answer: Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie
Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie starred in A Bit of Fry & Laurie.
Question 5
Who co-created Chappelle's Show?
- A.Dave Chappelle
- B.Bob Odenkirk
- C.Tim Robinson
- D.Robin Thede
Answer: Dave Chappelle
Dave Chappelle is a co-creator of Chappelle's Show.
Question 6
Name one co-creator of Mr. Show with Bob and David.?
Answer: Bob Odenkirk
Bob Odenkirk co-created Mr. Show with Bob and David.
Question 7
Who created A Black Lady Sketch Show?
- A.Robin Thede
- B.Amy Schumer
- C.Tracey Ullman
Answer: Robin Thede
Robin Thede created A Black Lady Sketch Show.
Question 8
Which comedian co-created Little Britain?
- A.Tim Robinson
- B.Dave Chappelle
- C.Hugh Laurie
- D.Matt Lucas
Answer: Matt Lucas
The provided fact states that Matt Lucas co-created Little Britain.
Question 9
The Kids in the Hall is a sketch comedy television series from which country?
- A.Australia
- B.Canada
- C.United States
- D.United Kingdom
Answer: Canada
The Kids in the Hall is a Canadian sketch comedy television series.
Question 10
SCTV originated in what country?
- A.Ireland
- B.New Zealand
- C.Canada
- D.United States
Answer: Canada
SCTV originated in Canada.
Question 11
Which performer was part of the original cast of SCTV?
- A.Amy Schumer
- B.Tracey Ullman
- C.Catherine O'Hara
- D.Robin Thede
Answer: Catherine O'Hara
Catherine O'Hara was part of the original cast of SCTV.
Question 12
Which comedian starred in her own sketch series on American television?
- A.Catherine O'Hara
- B.Robin Thede
- C.Amy Schumer
- D.Tracey Ullman
Answer: Tracey Ullman
The provided fact states that Tracey Ullman starred in her own sketch series on American television.
Question 13
Who stars in I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson?
- A.Stephen Fry
- B.Benny Hill
- C.Tim Robinson
- D.Dave Chappelle
Answer: Tim Robinson
Tim Robinson stars in I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson.
Sketch Comedy Family Trivia
12 questions
These family Sketch Comedy trivia questions are built for mixed-age game nights, classrooms, and groups.
Question 1
What was the full title of Monty Python's television series?
Answer: Monty Python's Flying Circus
The TV series was titled "Monty Python's Flying Circus.".
Question 2
Which performer appeared in the sketch series "Not the Nine O'Clock News"?
- A.Rowan Atkinson
- B.Hugh Laurie
- C.John Cleese
- D.David Mitchell
Answer: Rowan Atkinson
Rowan Atkinson appeared in "Not the Nine O'Clock News.".
Question 3
Who starred in "The Catherine Tate Show"?
Answer: Catherine Tate
"The Catherine Tate Show" starred Catherine Tate.
Question 4
Who co-created the series "At Home with Amy Sedaris"?
Answer: Amy Sedaris
Amy Sedaris co-created "At Home with Amy Sedaris.".
Question 5
Which sketch show with "Club" in its title was released by Netflix?
Answer: Astronomy Club: The Sketch Show
Netflix released "Astronomy Club: The Sketch Show.".
Question 6
Before many of his famous movie roles, which comedian made early TV appearances on "The Richard Pryor Show"?
Answer: Robin Williams
Robin Williams made early TV appearances on "The Richard Pryor Show.".
Question 7
On which network did "A Black Lady Sketch Show" premiere in 2019?
Answer: HBO
"A Black Lady Sketch Show" premiered on HBO in 2019.
Question 8
Who were the two co-creators of "Little Britain"?
Answer: Matt Lucas and David Walliams
"Little Britain" was co-created by Matt Lucas and David Walliams.
Question 9
"Tracey Takes On..." starred which performer?
Answer: Tracey Ullman
"Tracey Takes On..." starred Tracey Ullman.
Question 10
In "Blackadder Back & Forth," Rowan Atkinson played what character?
Answer: Blackadder
"Blackadder Back & Forth" starred Rowan Atkinson is Blackadder.
Question 11
Which comedy duo created "Key & Peele"?
Answer: Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele
"Key & Peele" was created by Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele.
Question 12
What year did "Chappelle's Show" premiere?
Answer: 2003
"Chappelle's Show" premiered in 2003.
Fun Sketch Comedy Trivia
13 questions
These fun Sketch Comedy trivia questions highlight surprising moments and playful facts for game-night groups.
Question 1
What do you call the segment that gets filmed before the big live broadcast instead of during it?
Answer: A pre-tape.
A pre-tape is recorded before the main live broadcast.
Question 2
If the performers are doing the scene right now in front of the audience or camera feed, what kind of sketch is it?
- A.live sketch
- B.pre-tape
- C.parody
- D.cold open
Answer: A live sketch.
A live sketch is performed in real time before a studio audience or camera feed.
Question 3
What is the name for a scene that sneaks in before the opening titles roll?
Answer: A cold open.
A cold open appears before the opening titles.
Question 4
Where do sketch ideas typically get tossed around, rewritten, and sharpened by a team?
- A.soundstage
- B.writer's room
- C.green room
- D.control booth
Answer: The writer's room.
The writer's room is the collaborative space where television sketches are developed and revised.
Question 5
When a comedy sketch imitates a style or a specific work to get laughs, what is that called?
Answer: Parody.
Parody imitates a style or specific work for comic effect.
Question 6
Which famous production hub has frequently served as a center for American television sketch comedy?
Answer: Hollywood.
Hollywood has been a frequent production center for American television sketch comedy.
Question 7
Edinburgh—the city tied to the Fringe—is located in which country?
- A.Scotland
- B.Ireland
- C.Wales
- D.England
Answer: Scotland.
Edinburgh, home of the Fringe, is in Scotland.
Question 8
Which city is closely linked with the production history of "SCTV"?
Answer: Toronto.
Toronto is closely associated with the production history of "SCTV.".
Question 9
Second City has helped train many sketch performers. In what city is that major institution especially associated?
Answer: Chicago.
Chicago's Second City is a major training ground for sketch performers.
Question 10
The Groundlings call which city home?
Answer: Los Angeles.
Los Angeles is home to the Groundlings sketch and improv theater.
Question 11
What year did "A Bit of Fry & Laurie" first air?
Answer: 1989.
"A Bit of Fry & Laurie" first aired in 1989.
Question 12
Which sketch series arrived first: "A Bit of Fry & Laurie" or "In Living Color"?
Answer: "A Bit of Fry & Laurie" arrived first.
"A Bit of Fry & Laurie" first aired in 1989, while "In Living Color" premiered in 1990.
Question 13
"In Living Color" brought its energy to TV in what premiere year?
Answer: 1990.
"In Living Color" premiered in 1990.
Funny Sketch Comedy Trivia
13 questions
These funny Sketch Comedy trivia questions highlight playful moments, odd facts, and inside jokes.
Question 1
Before it became a movie quote machine, which recurring sketch debuted on Saturday Night Live?
Answer: Wayne's World
The recurring "Wayne's World" sketches debuted on "Saturday Night Live.".
Question 2
Who played the Church Lady on Saturday Night Live, delivering judgment with a heavenly dose of side-eye?
Answer: Dana Carvey
The Church Lady character was played by Dana Carvey on "Saturday Night Live.".
Question 3
Which comedian played motivational speaker Matt Foley on Saturday Night Live?
Answer: Chris Farley
Matt Foley was played by Chris Farley on "Saturday Night Live.".
Question 4
The phrase "More cowbell" comes from a famous sketch on which show?
Answer: Saturday Night Live
"More cowbell" comes from a famous "Saturday Night Live" sketch.
Question 5
Which recurring Saturday Night Live duo brought maximum pep and minimum shame to the gym floor?
Answer: Spartan cheerleaders
The Spartan cheerleaders were recurring characters on "Saturday Night Live.".
Question 6
What was the name of the recurring Saturday Night Live parody sketch that turned quiz shows into chaos?
Answer: Celebrity Jeopardy!
The "Celebrity Jeopardy!" parody was a recurring sketch on "Saturday Night Live.".
Question 7
On Key & Peele, which recurring sketch introduced football players with names that sounded like they were generated by a keyboard doing jazz hands?
Answer: East/West Bowl
"East/West Bowl" is a recurring football-name sketch from "Key & Peele.".
Question 8
Which Key & Peele classroom sketch became famous for turning ordinary attendance into a full-contact event?
Answer: Substitute Teacher
"Substitute Teacher" is a well-known classroom sketch from "Key & Peele.".
Question 9
What recurring Chappelle's Show segment featured Charlie Murphy telling over-the-top celebrity stories?
Answer: Charlie Murphy's True Hollywood Stories
"Charlie Murphy's True Hollywood Stories" was a recurring segment on "Chappelle's Show.".
Question 10
Which musician was famously portrayed in a Chappelle's Show sketch that became comedy legend?
Answer: Rick James
Rick James was famously portrayed in a "Chappelle's Show" sketch.
Question 11
Which sketch comedy series in this list comes from Australia?
Answer: The Aunty Donna Show
"The Aunty Donna Show" is an Australian sketch comedy series.
Question 12
In the U.S., The Fast Show went by what alternate title?
Answer: Brilliant
"The Fast Show" was known in the U.S. is "Brilliant.".
Question 13
Kids in the Hall featured what recurring office worker character, a name that somehow sounds both ordinary and extremely not ordinary?
Answer: Gavin
"Kids in the Hall" featured the recurring office worker character Gavin.
Hard Sketch Comedy Trivia
14 questions
These hard Sketch Comedy trivia questions are for expert fans who want a real challenge.
Question 1
Before it became a cultural institution, what exact on-air title did "Saturday Night Live" premiere under in 1975?
Answer: NBC's Saturday Night
"Saturday Night Live" debuted in 1975 under the title "NBC's Saturday Night.".
Question 2
Who created "Saturday Night Live"?
Answer: Lorne Michaels
Lorne Michaels is the creator of "Saturday Night Live.".
Question 3
Name one performer who was part of the original "Saturday Night Live" cast: the high-energy comic known for anarchic early-era work.?
Answer: John Belushi
John Belushi was a member of the original "Saturday Night Live" cast.
Question 4
What year did "Monty Python's Flying Circus" first air on the BBC?
Answer: 1969
"Monty Python's Flying Circus" first aired on the BBC in 1969.
Question 5
Which future comedy figure from this list was a member of the sketch troupe The State?
Answer: Michael Showalter
Michael Showalter was a member of The State.
Question 6
Which sketch series took home the 1993 Emmy for Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program?
Answer: The Ben Stiller Show
"The Ben Stiller Show" won the 1993 Emmy for Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program.
Question 7
On which network did "The Tracey Ullman Show" premiere in 1987?
Answer: Fox
"The Tracey Ullman Show" premiered on Fox in 1987.
Question 8
Those little animated shorts that eventually grew into a giant franchise first appeared on which sketch-comedy series?
Answer: The Tracey Ullman Show
The animated shorts that became "The Simpsons" first appeared on "The Tracey Ullman Show.".
Question 9
What eventually hit sitcom began life as animated shorts on "The Tracey Ullman Show"?
Answer: The Simpsons
"The Simpsons" first appeared is animated shorts on "The Tracey Ullman Show.".
Question 10
In what year did MTV premiere "The State"?
Answer: 1993
"The State" premiered on MTV in 1993.
Question 11
What year did "That Mitchell and Webb Look" win the BAFTA for Best Comedy Programme?
Answer: 2007
"That Mitchell and Webb Look" won the BAFTA for Best Comedy Programme in 2007.
Question 12
How many series did "A Bit of Fry & Laurie" run?
Answer: four series
"A Bit of Fry & Laurie" ran for four series.
Question 13
Complete this super-fan stat: "Chappelle's Show" ran for how many complete seasons on Comedy Central?
Answer: two complete seasons
"Chappelle's Show" ran for two complete seasons on Comedy Central.
Question 14
What does the sketch-comedy acronym "SCTV" stand for?
Answer: Second City Television
"SCTV" stands for "Second City Television.".
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