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Who practiced law with his father, became a judge, and now presides over 'The People's Court'?

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joseph wapner

Which host of 'Wheel of Fortune' referred to his new baby as 'My most successful late-night production'?

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pat sajak

Which 'Wheel of Fortune' star gave birth to a son named Nicholas John Santo Pietro in June 1994?

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vanna white

Who is the center square on 'Hollywood Squares' and also serves as the show's executive producer?

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whoopi goldberg

Which actor, known for his role on 'Family Ties,' compared his character to Dan Quayle during the 1988 Emmy Awards?

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michael j. fox

Who is the letter-turner that portrayed Venus in the 1988 TV movie 'Goddess of Love'?

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vanna white

Which television host authored 'Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous Cookbook'?

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robin leach

Who was once 4th runner-up in the Miss Georgia Universe Pageant and later became a co-star on 'Wheel of Fortune'?

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vanna white

Which television personality, known for co-hosting with Kathie Lee Gifford, wrote an autobiography titled 'I'm Only One Man!'?

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regis philbin

Who did Life quote saying, 'It's not the most intellectual job in the world, but I do have to know the letters'?

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vanna white

Which Miss America of 1971 co-hosted 'The NFL Today' on CBS for 8 seasons?

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phyllis george

Who is the co-host of ABC's 'Primetime Live' who was crowned America's Junior Miss in 1963?

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diane sawyer

Who left 'Entertainment Tonight' after the May 30, 1996 telecast to pursue a musical career?

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john tesh

Who is the veteran comedian who played a Vermont innkeeper in his last series and now portrays cartoonist Bob McKay in a current sitcom?

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bob newhart

Which television personality had Norma Zimmer as the 'Champagne Lady' after she sang back-up for Dale Evans on radio?

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lawrence welk

Who was the puppeteer that began 'Lamb Chop's Play-Along' on PBS in 1992, 29 years after her last NBC show?

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shari lewis

Which '60 Minutes' commentator reads his own book 'Not That You Asked...'?

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andy rooney

Who was eventually able to anchor prime time TV coverage of the 1988 Olympics after initially being set to do so for the 1980 Olympics?

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bryant gumbel

Which talk show host features tips from the healthy-living Chub Club?

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rosie o'donnell

Which 'Mad About You' star offers his humorous views on love & commitment in 'Couplehood'?

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paul reiser

Who is the real-life home improvement show host known for proving you can go 'Home Again'?

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bob vila

Who served as the spokeswoman for Sprint in commercials?

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candice bergen

Which CNN interviewer, known for his show 'Live!', authored the book 'Tell Me More'?

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larry king

Before becoming Rob Petrie, who hosted the game shows 'Mother's Day' and 'Laugh Line'?

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dick van dyke

Which former LBJ press secretary's best programs are being featured in PBS's 'A Second Look' series?

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bill moyers

What morning show co-host, known for her middle name being Lee, was once the featured singer on 'Name That Tune'?

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kathie lee gifford

Who is the game show host who served as an usher at David Eisenhower and Julie Nixon's wedding and did not put guests in 'Jeopardy!'?

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art fleming

Which actor, known for his role as 'Benson', won 2 Emmys and has friends in St. Louis?

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robert guillaume

Who served as Joey Bishop's sidekick before collaborating with Kathie Lee?

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regis philbin

Who hosts the late-night show on E! that features Stuttering John and Jackie the Joke Man?

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howard stern

Which actor started his career on radio at age 12 and later became famous for playing Perry Mason?

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raymond burr

Which late golden-haired TV anchorwoman's story is told in the best-seller 'Almost Golden'?

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jessica savitch

Who became the first female correspondent on '60 Minutes' in 1984?

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diane sawyer

Who started as a 'weather girl' in Kentucky and is now prominent on 'Prime Time Live'?

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diane sawyer

Who was the partner of David Brinkley and a descendant of both John Adams and John Quincy Adams?

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chet huntley

Who is the star of 'The X-Files' that also hosts Showtime's 'Red Shoe Diaries'?

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david duchovny

Which 'Today' show hostess from Indiana was once described as 'a cornfield Catherine Deneuve'?

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jane pauley

Which actress, known for her role in 'The Golden Girls,' won one of her 5 Emmys for hosting the game show 'Just Men'?

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betty white

Which actor, known for playing Mr. Haney in Hooterville, is buried in a Haleyville, Alabama cemetery?

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pat buttram

Which future 'Dateline' anchor succeeded Barbara Walters on 'Today' at the age of 25 in 1976?

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jane pauley

Who did Tommy Newsom take over for when he temporarily announced on The Tonight Show?

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doc severinsen

Which hip band leader for David Letterman is famously into chocolate milk?

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paul shaffer

Which actress performed as a Love Boat mermaid in 1985 and later portrayed Lois Lane?

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teri hatcher

Which talk show host had viewers help choose new red glasses to replace her trademark specs?

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sally jessy raphael

Who was Bachelor No. 3 greeting Sandy, a former Miss Leatherneck, on The Dating Game?

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john ritter

Which actress, during her ugly divorce, asked Tom to return her Emmy award?

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roseanne barr

Who is the actor that played sleazy lawyer Marty Lang on the 1985 sitcom 'Sara' and is also known for 'Politically Incorrect'?

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bill maher

Which woman left '60 Minutes' to become an anchor at ABC?

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diane sawyer

As whom did Catherine Crier serve as a substitute on 'Nightline' while also having served as a judge on the bench?

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ted koppel

What is the stage name of the First Lady of 'Falcon Crest,' born as Sarah Jane Fulks?

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jane wyman

Who was crowned Miss World-U.S.A. in 1973 and later starred as TV's Wonder Woman in 1975?

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lynda carter

Which TV comic, notable for his moustache and cigars, created characters such as Percy Dovetonsils?

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ernie kovacs

Which host of 'Talk Soup' and co-star of 'Sabrina' emceed the game show 'College Mad House'?

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greg kinnear

Who is the 2-meter-tall host of 'Entertainment Tonight' for 2 1/2 hours a week and has won 4 music Emmys?

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john tesh

Which former SNL cast member played the characters Chico Escuela, known for the catchphrase 'Berry Berry Good,' and Uncle Junior on 'The Jamie Foxx Show'?

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garrett morris

Who is the man who hosted 'Meeting of Minds' for PBS and an early version of 'The Tonight Show' for NBC?

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steve allen

Who is the former 'Entertainment Tonight' co-host who covered gymnastics for NBC at the 1996 Olympics?

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john tesh

Which NBC newscaster is married to Maury Povich and is referenced in 'Current Affair'?

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connie chung

Which Emmy-winning TV hostess has a street in her honor in Winchester, Tennessee?

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dinah shore

Which former 'Entertainment Tonight' host appeared on boxes of Kellogg's Oat Bran Flakes in 1998?

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john tesh

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