Editor’s note:Pardon The Interruption celebrates its 10th birthday this month. Last week, Front Row brought you highlights from the show’s Oct. 22, 2001 debut and a podcast with producer Matt Kelliher. Monday, we presented a quiz constructed by PTI executive producer Erik Rydholm. After the jump, you’ll see the questions and correct answers; in the video above, hosts Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon celebrated with a very special surprise guest.
The Correct Answers are highlighted in Bold Green Type
True or False, Charles Barkley once appeared in the guest segment while in his barber’s chair getting his head shaved?
True
541
79%
False
121
18%
A: False, Deion Sanders joined PTI from his barber’s chair in Dallas while getting his hair trimmed.
True of False, PTI has aired with one host?
True
201
29%
False
473
69%
A: True, Mike Wilbon hosted by himself and did a three guest interview show featuring Christine Brennan, David Aldridge, and Jay Bilas.
Who was the first guest host?
Bob Ryan
385
56%
Bob Valvano
42
6%
Norman Chad
193
28%
Ralph Wiley
52
8%
True/False: Michael Wilbon hosted a show, in protective sunglasses, the same day he had lasik eye surgery.
True
557
81%
False
111
16%
What phrase does Tony Kornheiser close every show with?
We’re out of time. We’ll try and do better the next time.
644
93%
We’re outta here
22
3%
Have a good one, we’re gone
4
1%
What name does Mike call the viewers at the end of every show?
Friends
5
1%
Nitwits
8
1%
Knuckleheads
658
96%
Which of the following people has appeared as a substitute Stat Boy?
Mike Lupica
123
18%
Greta Van Susteren
19
3%
Charley Steiner
112
16%
Bob Woodward
76
11%
All of the above.
340
49%
Which of these tv personalities has made a cameo on the PTI set?
David Letterman
39
6%
Regis Philbin
475
69%
Jon Stewart
112
16%
Phil Donahue
41
6%
Which of these Halloween costumes has Wilbon NOT dressed up as?