# TV Binge Watch (Part 2)

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-binge-watch-part-2/972711>\
**Category:** Thread Games\
**Created:** [October 4, 2022, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-binge-watch-part-2/972711 "2022-10-04T16:51:17Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![Cardigan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cardigan/32/187_2.png) [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\
**Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-binge-watch-part-2/972711/3881 "2024-01-12T13:33:28Z")

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**TV characters who were always addressed by two names**

1. Mary Ann (_Gilligan’s Island_)
2. Colin Robinson (_What We Do in the Shadows_)
3. a three-fer … Billie Joe, Betty Joe, and Bobbie Joe (_Petticoat Junction_)
4. Mr. Wilson (_Dennis the Menace_)
5. Sue Ellen (Dallas)

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**Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-binge-watch-part-2/972711/3882 "2024-01-12T13:45:11Z")

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**TV characters who were always addressed by two names**

1. Mary Ann (_Gilligan’s Island_)
2. Colin Robinson (_What We Do in the Shadows_)
3. a three-fer … Billie Joe, Betty Joe, and Bobbie Joe (_Petticoat Junction_)
4. Mr. Wilson (_Dennis the Menace_)
5. Sue Ellen (Dallas)
6. Sue Ann (the Mary Tyler Moore Show)

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**Author:** ![llikewise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/llikewise/32/8522_2.png) [@llikewise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/llikewise)\
**Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-binge-watch-part-2/972711/3883 "2024-01-12T14:48:09Z")

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**TV characters who were always addressed by two names**

1. Mary Ann (_Gilligan’s Island_)
2. Colin Robinson (_What We Do in the Shadows_)
3. a three-fer … Billie Joe, Betty Joe, and Bobbie Joe (_Petticoat Junction_)
4. Mr. Wilson (_Dennis the Menace_)
5. Sue Ellen (Dallas)
6. Sue Ann (the Mary Tyler Moore Show)
7. Dave Kim (_The Goldbergs_)

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**Author:** ![Cardigan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cardigan/32/187_2.png) [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\
**Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 2:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-binge-watch-part-2/972711/3884 "2024-01-12T14:57:01Z")

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**TV characters who were always addressed by two names**

1. Mary Ann (_Gilligan’s Island_)
2. Colin Robinson (_What We Do in the Shadows_)
3. a three-fer … Billie Joe, Betty Joe, and Bobbie Joe (_Petticoat Junction_)
4. Mr. Wilson (_Dennis the Menace_)
5. Sue Ellen (Dallas)
6. Sue Ann (the Mary Tyler Moore Show)
7. Dave Kim (_The Goldbergs_)
8. Jim Bob (_The Waltons_)

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**Author:** ![Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/intergalactic_gladiator/32/112_2.png) [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\
**Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-binge-watch-part-2/972711/3885 "2024-01-12T15:18:35Z")

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**TV characters who were always addressed by two names**

1. Mary Ann (_Gilligan’s Island_)
2. Colin Robinson (_What We Do in the Shadows_)
3. a three-fer … Billie Joe, Betty Joe, and Bobbie Joe (_Petticoat Junction_)
4. Mr. Wilson (_Dennis the Menace_)
5. Sue Ellen (Dallas)
6. Sue Ann (the Mary Tyler Moore Show)
7. Dave Kim (_The Goldbergs_)
8. Jim Bob (_The Waltons_)
9. Cobra Commander (G.I.Joe A Real American Hero)

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**Author:** ![Cardigan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cardigan/32/187_2.png) [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\
**Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-binge-watch-part-2/972711/3886 "2024-01-12T15:28:46Z")

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**TV characters who were always addressed by two names**

1. Mary Ann (_Gilligan’s Island_)
2. Colin Robinson (_What We Do in the Shadows_)
3. a three-fer … Billie Joe, Betty Joe, and Bobbie Joe (_Petticoat Junction_)
4. Mr. Wilson (_Dennis the Menace_)
5. Sue Ellen (Dallas)
6. Sue Ann (the Mary Tyler Moore Show)
7. Dave Kim (_The Goldbergs_)
8. Jim Bob (_The Waltons_)
9. Cobra Commander (G.I.Joe A Real American Hero)
10. Uncle Fester (_The Addams Family_)

**A-list film actors that have appeared on the small screen**

1. Burt Reynolds - _Evening Shade_

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**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\
**Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-binge-watch-part-2/972711/3887 "2024-01-12T15:39:15Z")

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**A-list film actors that have appeared on the small screen**

1. Burt Reynolds - _Evening Shade_
2. Steve Martin - _Only Murders In The Building_

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**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\
**Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-binge-watch-part-2/972711/3888 "2024-01-12T16:30:37Z")

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**A-list film actors who have appeared on the small screen**

1. Burt Reynolds - _Evening Shade_
2. Steve Martin - _Only Murders In The Building_
3. Julia Roberts - _Friends_

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**Author:** ![Nonsuch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nonsuch/32/2922_2.png) [@Nonsuch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nonsuch)\
**Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-binge-watch-part-2/972711/3889 "2024-01-12T17:55:27Z")

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**A-list film actors who have appeared on the small screen**

1. Burt Reynolds - _Evening Shade_
2. Steve Martin - _Only Murders In The Building_
3. Julia Roberts - _Friends_
4. Brad Pitt - _Friends_

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**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\
**Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-binge-watch-part-2/972711/3890 "2024-01-12T18:09:55Z")

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**A-list film actors who have appeared on the small screen**

1. Burt Reynolds - _Evening Shade_
2. Steve Martin - _Only Murders In The Building_
3. Julia Roberts - _Friends_
4. Brad Pitt - _Friends_
5. Meryl Streep - _Only Murders In The Building_

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**Author:** ![llikewise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/llikewise/32/8522_2.png) [@llikewise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/llikewise)\
**Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-binge-watch-part-2/972711/3891 "2024-01-12T18:38:17Z")

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**A-list film actors who have appeared on the small screen**

1. Burt Reynolds - _Evening Shade_
2. Steve Martin - _Only Murders In The Building_
3. Julia Roberts - _Friends_
4. Brad Pitt - _Friends_
5. Meryl Streep - _Only Murders In The Building_
6. John Wayne - _Maude_

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**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\
**Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-binge-watch-part-2/972711/3892 "2024-01-12T18:41:59Z")

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**A-list film actors who have appeared on the small screen**

1. Burt Reynolds - _Evening Shade_
2. Steve Martin - _Only Murders In The Building_
3. Julia Roberts - _Friends_
4. Brad Pitt - _Friends_
5. Meryl Streep - _Only Murders In The Building_
6. John Wayne - _Maude_
7. Tony Curtis - Vega$

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**Author:** ![Bicycle\_Bill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bicycle_bill/32/6208_2.png) [@Bicycle\_Bill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bicycle_Bill)\
**Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-binge-watch-part-2/972711/3893 "2024-01-12T18:52:28Z")

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**A-list film actors who have appeared on the small screen**

1. Burt Reynolds - _Evening Shade_
2. Steve Martin - _Only Murders In The Building_
3. Julia Roberts - _Friends_
4. Brad Pitt - _Friends_
5. Meryl Streep - _Only Murders In The Building_
6. John Wayne - _Maude_
7. Tony Curtis - Vega$
8. Patrick Stewart – _Star Trek: The Next Generation_

_ **-“BB”-** _

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**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\
**Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-binge-watch-part-2/972711/3894 "2024-01-12T19:40:30Z")

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**A-list film actors who have appeared on the small screen**

1. Burt Reynolds - _Evening Shade_
2. Steve Martin - _Only Murders In The Building_
3. Julia Roberts - _Friends_
4. Brad Pitt - _Friends_
5. Meryl Streep - _Only Murders In The Building_
6. John Wayne - _Maude_
7. Tony Curtis - _Vega$_
8. Patrick Stewart – _Star Trek: The Next Generation_
9. Denzel Washington - _St. Elsewhere_

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**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\
**Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-binge-watch-part-2/972711/3895 "2024-01-12T21:06:47Z")

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**A-list film actors who have appeared on the small screen**

1. Burt Reynolds - _Evening Shade_
2. Steve Martin - _Only Murders In The Building_
3. Julia Roberts - _Friends_
4. Brad Pitt - _Friends_
5. Meryl Streep - _Only Murders In The Building_
6. John Wayne - _Maude_
7. Tony Curtis - _Vega$_
8. Patrick Stewart – _Star Trek: The Next Generation_
9. Denzel Washington - _St. Elsewhere_
10. George Clooney - _ER_

**Shows with memorable opening themes**

1. The Twilight Zone (main theme)

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**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\
**Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-binge-watch-part-2/972711/3896 "2024-01-12T21:26:53Z")

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**Shows with memorable opening themes**

1. The Twilight Zone (main theme)
2. The Simpsons

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**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\
**Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-binge-watch-part-2/972711/3897 "2024-01-12T21:33:55Z")

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**Shows with memorable opening themes**

1. The Twilight Zone (main theme)
2. The Simpsons
3. Get Smart

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**Author:** ![Bicycle\_Bill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bicycle_bill/32/6208_2.png) [@Bicycle\_Bill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bicycle_Bill)\
**Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-binge-watch-part-2/972711/3898 "2024-01-12T21:56:34Z")

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**Shows with memorable opening themes**

1. The Twilight Zone (main theme)
2. The Simpsons
3. Get Smart
4. Mission: Impossible

_ **-“BB”-** _

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**Author:** ![dirtball](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dirtball/32/18772_2.png) [@dirtball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dirtball)\
**Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-binge-watch-part-2/972711/3899 "2024-01-12T23:11:05Z")

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**Shows with memorable opening themes**

1. The Twilight Zone (main theme)
2. The Simpsons
3. Get Smart
4. Mission: Impossible
5. Peter Gunn

The theme song is probably better remembered than the show itself.

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**Post date:** [January 13, 2024, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-binge-watch-part-2/972711/3900 "2024-01-13T02:12:06Z")

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> **Shows with memorable opening themes**

1. The Twilight Zone (main theme)
2. The Simpsons
3. Get Smart
4. Mission: Impossible
5. Peter Gunn
6. All in the Family

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