What is “Keeping Up with the Kardashians”?
A: Keeping Up with the Kardashians (often abbreviated KUWTK) is an American
reality television series.
If focused on the personal and professional lives of
whom?
A: The Kardashian–Jenner blended family.
Its premise originated with whom?
A: Ryan Seacrest, who also served as an executive producer.
The series premiered on what network?
A: The E! cable network.
When did it premier?
A: On October 14, 2007.
How many seasons did it run for?
A: For 20 seasons over the span of almost fourteen years.
When did the final season premier?
A: On March 18, 2021.
The series focused mainly on whom?
A: Sisters Kim, Kourtney, and Khloé Kardashian and their half-sisters,
Kendall and Kylie Jenner.
It also featured their parents, Kris and Caitlyn
Jenner, and whom?
A: Brother, Rob.
It was often criticized for the high degree of emphasis
on what?
A: The "famous for being famous" concept, and for appearing to fabricate
some aspects of its storylines.
However, some critics recognized the reality series as
a what?
A: A "guilty pleasure" and acknowledged the family's success.
Despite the negative reviews, Keeping Up with the
Kardashians attracted what?
A: High viewership ratings, becoming one of the network's most successful
shows and winning several audience awards.
The series' success led additionally to the creation of
numerous what?
A: Spin-off series.
On September 8, 2020, the family announced via Instagram that the show would end in 2021.
When did the series conclude?
A: On June 20, 2021.
Nearly a year later, the family returned to reality
television for what?
A: The Hulu series The Kardashians, which premiered on April 14, 2022.
Robert Kardashian (1944–2003) and Kristen Houghton
(born 1955) married in 1978 and had what four children together?
A: Daughters Kourtney (born 1979), Kim (born 1980), and Khloé (born 1984),
and son Rob (born 1987).
When did the couple divorce?
A: In 1991.
In 1991, Kris married whom?
A: Retired Olympic decathlon champion Caitlyn Jenner (born 1949; formerly
known as Bruce Jenner before undergoing a gender transition in
2015).
In 1994, Robert entered the media spotlight when he
defended whom?
A: O. J. Simpson for the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.
Kris and Caitlyn had what two daughters together?
A: Kendall (born 1995) and Kylie (born 1997).
Robert died in 2003, eight weeks after being diagnosed
with what?
A: Esophageal cancer.
In the early 2000s, Kim worked as a personal assistant
for whom?
A: Hotel heiress and reality TV star, Paris Hilton.
She eventually developed into a full-time stylist and
was a personal shopper and stylist for whom?
A: Actress and singer Lindsay Lohan.
Khloé, Kim, and Kourtney ventured further into
fashion,
opening a what?
A: A high fashion boutique Dash in Calabasas,
California.
Throughout Kim's early career, she was involved in some high-profile relationships including Brandy Norwood's brother, singer Ray J, and later, singer Nick Lachey.
In 2005, Kourtney starred in her first what?
A: Reality television series, Filthy Rich: Cattle Drive.
In February 2007, a home sex tape that Kim made with
whom in October 2003 was leaked?
A: Ray J.
Vivid Entertainment bought the rights for $1 million
and released the film as what?
A: Kim Kardashian, Superstar on February 21.
Kim sued Vivid for ownership of the tape, but dropped
the suit in April 2007, settling with Vivid Entertainment for how much?
A: $5 million.