The Arizona Daily Star

Published: 12.06.2004

Groundlings Trivia
 
Correct answers: 1. B. Los Angeles 2. A. It was named after Shakespearean theatergoers who had to sit on the ground. 3. D. Horatio Sanz. 4. D. Adam Sandler's Opera Man. 5. A. Lisa Kudrow. Source: DallasNews.com
 
 
This year the Groundlings, a celebrated comedy troupe, marked their 30th year. How much do you know about these famed funny people?
 
1. The Groundlings' home base is in which North American city?
 
A. New York City
 
B. Los Angeles
 
C. Chicago
 
D. Toronto
 
2. How did the Groundlings get their name?
 
A. They were named after Shakespearean theatergoers who had to sit on the ground.
 
B. It was founder Gary Austin's childhood nickname.
 
C. The name came out of an improv sketch idea submitted by an audience member.
 
D. It was an acronym of the original troupe members' names.
 
3. Which former "Saturday Night Live" star did not get his start with the Groundlings?
 
A. Chris Kattan
 
B. Phil Hartman
 
C. Will Ferrell
 
D. Horatio Sanz
 
4. Which famous character was not created for a Groundlings show?
 
A. Paul Reubens' Pee-wee Herman
 
B. Jon Lovitz's Master Thespian
 
C. Julia Sweeney's androgynous Pat
 
D. Adam Sandler's Opera Man
 
5. Which former "Friends" star was a Groundlings member?
 
A. Lisa Kudrow
 
B. Matthew Perry
 
C. David Schwimmer
 
D. Jennifer Aniston
 
 
Correct answers: 1. B. Los Angeles 2. A. It was named after Shakespearean theatergoers who had to sit on the ground. 3. D. Horatio Sanz. 4. D. Adam Sandler's Opera Man. 5. A. Lisa Kudrow. Source: DallasNews.com