Pop Culture Quiz: What Happened In 1991?

91 Trivia Questions For 1991 History

(answers)

1. On Home Improvement, Which character is Tim’s co-host on the show-within-a-show, Tool Time?

2. Who was People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1991?

3. What catchphrase does Steve Urkel famously say throughout a TV series?

4. What show featured Steve Urkel?

5. In 1991, Steve Urkel of Family Matters made a guest appearance on another ABC show. Name that program.

6. Who sang The Star Spangled Banner right before Super Bowl XXV on ABC?

7. Cartoon question. What is the name of Doug’s dog, who lives in an igloo-shaped doghouse?

8. Which actor portrayed the adult Peter Pan, known as Peter Banning, in Hook?

9. Which actress portrayed Tinker Bell?

10. This controversial show ran for thirty-one seasons from September 9, 1991, to September 8, 2022, and broadcast 5,545 episodes. Name that show.
HINT: “You are NOT the father”

11. Who was the biggest musical artist of 1991?

12. Name the most popular comic book character created by Rob Liefeld.
HINT: It was in a Marvel comic book – New Mutants #98

13. What show gave us the phrase “The owls are not what they seem”?

14. Who was the Founding Father of Springfield on The Simpsons?

15. Who is the cartoon hero who said: “Let’s get dangerous!”?

16. TV Question. From which city does Will move to Bel-Air?

17. What was significant about Beauty and the Beast’s Academy Award for Best Picture nomination?

18. Which enchanted object serves as the Beast’s confidant and head of the household staff?

19. What is the name of Belle’s father, who is an inventor?

20. Who was the first British monarch to address the United States Congress?

21. Who did SNL creator and producer Lorne Michaels as the “worst host ever” in 1991?

22. At the Academy Awards ceremony, Kevin Costner’s film won seven awards out of 12 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director. Name that film.

23. Who played the grizzled trail boss, Curly Washburn, in City Slickers?

24. Which 1991 film starred Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon as two women on a road trip?

25. This daytime soap opera revolved around the eventful lives of the wealthy Capwell family in California. Name it.

26. Lasting one season, Toxic Crusaders was an American animated series loosely based on what?

27. Which actress portrayed FBI trainee Clarice Starling?

28. Which prestigious award did The Silence of the Lambs win in 1992?

29. Which American rock band released their self-titled album, aka The Black Album, in 1991?

30. Who were the NBA Champions in 1991?

31. Who served as the executive producer of Tiny Toon Adventures?

32. Which actor portrayed the Sheriff of Nottingham in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves?

33. Which song from the Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves’s soundtrack became a number-one hit?

34. In 1991, a US President was exhumed to discover whether or not his death was caused by arsenic poisoning. Name that President.

35. Who were the human mascots for Old Milwaukee Beer?

36. In the Rugrats episode “Tommy’s First Birthday,” what unusual item does Tommy attempt to eat?

37. Which program was NOT part of the inaugural Nicktoons in 1991?
Rocko’s Modern Life, Doug, Rugrats, or The Ren & Stimpy Show

38. Who portrayed Jim Morrison in The Doors?

39. Who was the replacement for Supreme Court Associate Justice Thurgood Marshall?

40. Who was the new character introduced in Season 2 of Cheers that becomes Diane’s love interest?

41. Who played the role of Suzanne Sugarbaker in Designing Women?

42. Who directed Terminator 2: Judgment Day?

43. Which actor portrayed the T-1000, the advanced liquid metal Terminator?

44. Which actress played Lisa, the original Tool Time girl, in the first two seasons of Home Improvement?

45. In “The Pen,” what does Jerry Seinfeld receive from his parents’ neighbor?

46. Credited as John Jay Smith, the biggest singer of the era guest voiced on The Simpsons. Who?

47. On October 24, 1991, the creator of Star Trek passed away. What was his name?

48. Which original Star Trek cast member appeared on a two-part episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation?

49. What is the name of Walt Disney Pictures’ 30th feature film?

50. Which Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle is the team’s tech expert and inventor?

51. What color is Donatello’s bandana?

52. This was an animation showcase broadcast on MTV from 1991 to 1995. It launched several high-profile original cartoons, including Beavis and Butt-Head and Æon Flux (AEON Flux).

53. This film series revolves around a cursed videotape; whoever watches the tape dies seven days later unless the tape is copied and shown to another person. Name that franchise

54. On L.A. Law, how did Diana Muldaur’s character, Rosalind Shays, meet her demise?

55. Which popular video game console was launched by Nintendo in 1991 in the US?

56. Which actor portrayed Sheriff Amos Tupper, the original sheriff of Cabot Cove, on Murder She Wrote?

57. Which NBA player announced his retirement in 1991 after being diagnosed with HIV?

58. Based on a film, this ABC series featured a non-human for three seasons. Name that TV show.
HINT: The creature was a Bigfoo

59. Developed in 1991, this fruit is a prized commercial commodity. Its sweetness, firmness, and tartness make it ideal for eating raw. It’s one of the five most popular apples today. What type of apple?

60. What brand of beer does Homer Simpson drink?

61. In November, the highest-grossing film ever (at the time) made its broadcast network television premiere on CBS. Name the film.

62. Which actor portrayed George Banks, the father in the Father of the Bride?

63. Who played the original George Banks in the 1950 version of Father of the Bride?

64. What popular how was Dave Coulier also starring in while hosting America’s Funniest People?

65. What does Danny Tanner do for a living during Season 4 of Full House?

66. Who was the long-time host of Unsolved Mysteries?

67. Who played Morticia Addams in the 1991 Addams Family movie?

68. This book series is an extensive series of instructional reference books intended to present non-intimidating guides for readers new to the various topics covered. Over six thousand related titles have been released in the US so far. Name that series.

69. What is the name of Angelica’s favorite doll, often seen on Rugrats?

70. Name the series of eight novels, one novella, and a children’s book by American author Stephen King.

71. Who was the Pope in 1991?

72. Which 1991 film starred Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze as a federal agent and a surfer, respectively?

73. Who was the know-it-all mailman and regular patron in Cheers?

74. Founded in 1927, a famous American Airline went out of business. Name the airline.

75. Who won the World Series in 1991?

76. Just before the Persian Gulf War, what was the “Doomsday Clock” set to, according to the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists?

77. What team won the Super Bowl in 1991?

78. What was the codename for the Persian Gulf War?

79. Who were the Stanley Cup Champions in 1991?

80. Sonic made a cameo appearance in another arcade game before starring in Sonic the Hedgehog. What’s the name of the game?

81. In “The Parking Garage,” where is the cast of Seinfeld lost?

82. Some names for her include Usagi Tsukino, Serena, and Bunny. What is this heroine commonly called?

83. Who was the President in 1991?

84. Who was Time Magazine’s Man of the Year in 1991?

85. Who was People Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People cover star in 1991?

87. Who was the Vice-President in 1991?

88. What cable network ran The Adventures of Pete & Pete?

89. What is the name of the cola cult that the Rescue Rangers encounter in the episode “The Case of the Cola Cult”?
The Cola Cult

90. Who did Katie Couric replace on NBC’s The Today Show?

91. What is the name of the Addams Family’s butler?

Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

1. What is the name of the Addams Family’s pet lion?

2. What is the significance of August 29, 1997 in Pop Culture?

3. What is the name of Jon Arbuckle’s veterinarian and occasional love interest on Garfield?

4. After being fired from World Championship Wrestling (NWA) following a contract dispute, Ric Flair made his World Wrestling Federation debut on Prime Time Wrestling wearing what?

5. Who may you know from “The President’s Neck Is Missing!”, “Lead Paint: Delicious but Deadly,” “Here Comes the Metric System!” or “Let’s Save Tony Orlando’s House”?

6. This Marvel female superhero beat Thanos (off-page) in a Marvel comic book. Name the character.

7. What is Squirrel Girl’s secret identity?

8. Who is the official mascot of the Indiana Pacers?

9. November 9 was “Hurricane Saturday” on NBC. It involved three television sitcoms created by Susan Harris that were affected by a hurricane. You get one point for each, which you can name.

10. What life advice does Curly give to Mitch, referring to the “one thing” in City Slickers?

The Answers:

91 Trivia Answers For 1991 History

1. On Home Improvement, Which character is Tim’s co-host on the show-within-a-show, Tool Time?
Al Borland

2. Who was People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1991?
Patrick Swayze

3. What catchphrase does Steve Urkel famously say throughout a TV series?
“Did I do that?

4. What show featured Steve Urkel?
Family Matters

5. In 1991, Steve Urkel of Family Matters appeared on another ABC show. Name that program.
Full House

6. Who sang The Star Spangled Banner right before Super Bowl XXV on ABC?
Whitney Houston

7. Cartoon question. What is the name of Doug’s dog, who lives in an igloo-shaped doghouse?
Porkchop

8. Which actor portrayed the adult Peter Pan, known as Peter Banning, in Hook?
Robin Williams

9. Which actress portrayed Tinker Bell?
Julia Roberts

10. This controversial show ran for thirty-one seasons from September 9, 1991, to September 8, 2022, and broadcast 5,545 episodes. Name that show.
HINT: “You are NOT the father.”
Maury, hosted by Maury Povich

11. Who was the biggest musical artist of 1991?
Mariah Carey

12. Name the most popular comic book character created by Rob Liefeld.
HINT: It was in a Marvel comic book – New Mutants #98
Deadpool

13. What show gave us the phrase “The owls are not what they seem”?
Twin Peaks

14. Who was the Founding Father of Springfield on The Simpsons?
Jebediah Springfield

15. Who is the cartoon hero who said: “Let’s get dangerous!”?
Darkwing Duck

16. TV Question. From which city does Will move to Bel-Air?
Philadelphia

17. What was significant about Beauty and the Beast’s Academy Award for Best Picture nomination?
It was the first animated film ever nominated for Best Picture.

18. Which enchanted object serves as the Beast’s confidant and head of the household staff?
Cogsworth, the mantel clock

19. What is the name of Belle’s father, who is an inventor?
Maurice.

20. Who was the first British monarch to address the United States Congress?
Queen Elizabeth II

21. Who did SNL creator and producer Lorne Michaels as the “worst host ever” in 1991?
Steven Seagal

22. At the Academy Awards ceremony, Kevin Costner’s film won seven awards out of 12 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director. Name that film.
Dances with Wolves

23. Who played the grizzled trail boss, Curly Washburn, in City Slickers?
Jack Palance

24. Which 1991 film starred Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon as two women on a road trip?
Thelma & Louise

25. This daytime soap opera revolved around the eventful lives of the wealthy Capwell family in California. Name it.
Santa Barbara

26. Lasting one season, Toxic Crusaders was an American animated series loosely based on what?
The Toxic Avenger films

27. Which actress portrayed FBI trainee Clarice Starling?
Jodie Foster

28. Which prestigious award did The Silence of the Lambs win in 1992?
The Academy Award for Best Picture

29. Which American rock band released their self-titled album, aka The Black Album, in 1991?
Metallica

30. Who were the NBA Champions in 1991?
Chicago Bulls

31. Who served as the executive producer of Tiny Toon Adventures?
Steven Spielberg

32. Which actor portrayed the Sheriff of Nottingham in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves?
Alan Rickman

33. Which song from the Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves’s soundtrack became a number-one hit?
(Everything I Do) I Do It for You by Bryan Adams

34. In 1991, a US President was exhumed to discover whether or not his death was caused by arsenic poisoning. Name that President.
Zachary Taylor (#12 US President; no trace of arsenic was found)

35. Who were the human mascots for Old Milwaukee Beer?
The Swedish Bikini Team

36. In the Rugrats episode “Tommy’s First Birthday,” what unusual item does Tommy attempt to eat?
Dog food

37. Which program was NOT part of the inaugural Nicktoons in 1991?
Rocko’s Modern Life, Doug, Rugrats, or The Ren & Stimpy Show?
Rocko’s Modern Life

38. Who portrayed Jim Morrison in The Doors?
Val Kilmer

39. Who was the replacement for Supreme Court Associate Justice Thurgood Marshall?
Clarence Thomas

40. Who was the new character introduced in Season 2 of Cheers that becomes Diane’s love interest?
Frasier Crane

41. Who played the role of Suzanne Sugarbaker in Designing Women?
Delta Burke

42. Who directed Terminator 2: Judgment Day?
James Cameron

43. Which actor portrayed the T-1000, the advanced liquid metal Terminator?
A: Robert Patrick

44. Which actress played Lisa, the original Tool Time girl, in the first two seasons of Home Improvement?
Pamela Anderson

45. In “The Pen,” what does Jerry Seinfeld receive from his parents’ neighbor?
A space pen

46. Credited as John Jay Smith, the biggest singer of the era guest voiced on The Simpsons. Who?
Michael Jackson

47. On October 24, 1991, the creator of Star Trek passed away. What was his name?
Gene Roddenberry

48. Which original Star Trek cast member appeared on a two-part episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation?
Leonard Nimoy guest-starred as Spock.

49. What is the name of Walt Disney Pictures’ 30th feature film?
Beauty and the Beast

50. Which Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle is the team’s tech expert and inventor?
Donatello

51. What color is Donatello’s bandana?
Purple

52. This was an animation showcase broadcast on MTV from 1991 to 1995. It launched several high-profile original cartoons, including Beavis and Butt-Head and Æon Flux (AEON Flux).
Liquid Television

53. This film series revolves around a cursed videotape; whoever watches the tape dies seven days later unless the tape is copied and shown to another person. Name that franchise.
The Ring

54. On L.A. Law, how did Diana Muldaur’s character, Rosalind Shays, meet her demise?
By plummeting to her death through an open elevator shaft.

55. Which popular video game console was launched by Nintendo in 1991 in the US?
Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)

56. Which actor portrayed Sheriff Amos Tupper, the original sheriff of Cabot Cove, on Murder She Wrote?
Tom Bosley

57. Which NBA player announced his retirement in 1991 after being diagnosed with HIV?
Magic Johnson

58. Based on a film, this ABC series featured a non-human for three seasons. Name that TV show.
HINT: The creature was a Bigfoot
Harry and the Hendersons

59. This fruit, developed in 1991, is a prized commercial commodity. Its sweetness, firmness, and tartness make it ideal for eating raw. It’s one of the five most popular apples today. What type of apple?
Honeycrisp.

60. What brand of beer does Homer Simpson drink?
Duff Beer

61. In November, the biggest film ever (at the time) made its broadcast network television premiere on CBS. Name the film.
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

62. Which actor portrayed George Banks, the father in the Father of the Bride?
Steve Martin

63. Who played the original George Banks in the 1950 version of Father of the Bride?
Spencer Tracy

64. What popular how was Dave Coulier also starring in while hosting America’s Funniest People?
Full House

65. What does Danny Tanner do for a living during Season 4 of Full House?
He is a morning talk show host on Wake Up, San Francisco.

66. Who was the long-time host of Unsolved Mysteries?
Robert Stack

67. Who played Morticia Addams in the 1991 Addams Family movie?
Anjelica Huston

69. What is the name of Angelica’s favorite doll, often seen on Rugrats?
Cynthia

70. Name the series of eight novels, one novella, and a children’s book by American author Stephen King.
The Dark Tower

71. Who was the Pope in 1991?
John Paul II (October 16, 1978 – April 2, 2005)

72. Which 1991 film starred Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze as a federal agent and a surfer, respectively?
Point Break

73. Who was the know-it-all mailman and regular patron in Cheers?
Cliff Clavin, played by John Ratzenberger

74. Founded in 1927, a famous American Airline went out of business. Name the airline.
Pan Am (Pan American World Airways)

75. Who won the World Series in 1991?
Minnesota Twins

76. Just before the Persian Gulf War, what was the “Doomsday Clock” set to, according to the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists?
17 minutes to midnight

77. What team won the Super Bowl in 1991?
New York Giants

78. What was the codename for the Persian Gulf War?
Operation Desert Storm

79. Who were the Stanley Cup Champions in 1991?
Pittsburgh Penguins

80. Sonic made a cameo appearance in another arcade game before starring in Sonic the Hedgehog. What’s the name of the game?
Rad Mobile (1990)

81. In “The Parking Garage,” where is the cast of Seinfeld lost?
In a mall parking garage

82. Some names for her include Usagi Tsukino, Serena, and Bunny. What is this heroine commonly called?
Sailor Moon

83. Who was the President in 1991?
George H. W. Bush (January 20, 1989 – January 20, 1993)

84. Who was Time Magazine’s Man of the Year in 1991?
Ted Turner

85. Who was People Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People cover star in 1991?
Julia Roberts

87. Who was the Vice-President in 1991?
Dan Quayle (January 20, 1989 – January 20, 1993)

88. What cable network ran The Adventures of Pete & Pete?
Nickelodeon

89. What is the name of the cola cult that the Rescue Rangers encounter in the episode “The Case of the Cola Cult”?
The Cola Cult

90. Who did Katie Couric replace on NBC’s The Today Show?
Deborah Norville

91. What is the name of the Addams Family’s butler?
Lurch

Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

1. What is the name of the Addams Family’s pet lion?
Kitty Kat

2. What is the significance of August 29, 1997 in Pop Culture?
It’s the date Skynet becomes self-aware and launches a nuclear attack, known as Judgment Day in The Terminator films.

3. What is the name of Jon Arbuckle’s veterinarian and occasional love interest on Garfield?
Dr. Liz Wilson

4. After being fired from World Championship Wrestling (NWA) following a contract dispute, Ric Flair made his World Wrestling Federation debut on Prime Time Wrestling wearing what?
The “Big Gold Belt” (The NWA Championship Belt)

5. Who may you know from “The President’s Neck Is Missing!”, “Lead Paint: Delicious but Deadly”, “Here Comes the Metric System!”, or “Let’s Save Tony Orlando’s House”?
Troy McClure (The Simpsons)

6. This Marvel female superhero beat Thanos (off-page) in a Marvel comic book. Name the character.
Squirrel Girl

7. What is Squirrel Girl’s secret identity?
Doreen (Doreen Allene Green)

8. Who is the official mascot of the Indiana Pacers?
Boomer

9. November 9 was “Hurricane Saturday” on NBC. It involved three television sitcoms created by Susan Harris that were affected by a hurricane. You get one point for each, which you can name.
The Golden Girls, Empty Nest and Nurses

10. What life advice does Curly give to Mitch, referring to the “one thing” in City Slickers?
He tells Mitch that the secret of life is “just one thing,” which each person must figure out for themselves.