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  • Mix question types so the round is not all multiple choice.
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Example Joe Friday trivia questions for a pub quiz
Which actor played Sergeant Joe Friday on the TV series Dragnet?Jack Webb, who also created and produced the series. He played the role as well as running the production.
In which decade did the original Dragnet TV series first air?The 1950s, with the TV run from 1951 to 1959. The show began as a radio program in 1949.
Which police department did Sergeant Joe Friday serve in on Dragnet?The Los Angeles Police Department. The show is set in Los Angeles and follows LAPD cases.
True or false: Joe Friday's rank on Dragnet was lieutenant.False. He is a sergeant, which is why the show refers to him as Sergeant Friday.
Which phrase is most strongly tied to Joe Friday's interview style?Just the facts, ma'am. The line is closely linked to his character, though accounts differ on its exact wording.
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