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1970's T.V. Trivia Quiz

A multiple-choice quiz by finlady. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
finlady

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
2,119

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
9233

Last 3 plays: Guest 107 (8/10), Guest 66 (7/10), Guest 137 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who played Mary Richards parents on 'The Mary Tyler Moore' show? Hint

Anne Jeffreys and Warner Anderson

Phyllis Diller and Richard Steele

Patty Duke and Martin Sheen

Nanette Fabrey and Bill Quinn

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Question 2 of 10

2. What famous newsman retired in 1970? Hint

H.V. Kaltenborn

David Brinkley

Chet Huntley

Charles Kuralt

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Question 3 of 10

3. The number of the M*A*S*H unit was ____________________.

Answer: (numbers only)

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many Loud children were profiled in PBS program An American Family? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the name of Baretta's cockatoo? Hint

Birdie

Fred

Sam

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Question 6 of 10

6. 'Joe Forrester' was a spin off of what other T.V. series? Hint

The Sting

The Interns

Police Story

Medic

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the name of the high school in Welcome Back Kotter? Hint

Harry S. Truman High

Roosevelt High

Jefferson High

James Buchanan High

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the original title of NBC's 'Circle of Fear'? Hint

Ghost Story

Tales of the Unknown

Cape Fear

Reckoning

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Question 9 of 10

9. Before re-teaming with his ex-wife, Sonny Bono had his own variety show. What was the name of it? Hint

The Sonny Comedy Review

The Sonny Show

Cher-less

The Sonny Bono Show

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Question 10 of 10

10. 'Come on Get Happy' was the theme song of what sitcom? Hint

The Partridge Family

All in The Family

Happy Days

The Jeffersons

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Most Recent Scores

Sep 16 2025 : Guest 107: 8/10
Sep 16 2025 : Guest 66: 7/10
Sep 15 2025 : Guest 137: 6/10
Sep 14 2025 : Guest 50: 5/10
Sep 14 2025 : Guest 82: 6/10
Sep 10 2025 : Guest 209: 6/10
Sep 09 2025 : Guest 71: 4/10
Sep 08 2025 : Guest 166: 8/10
Sep 08 2025 : Guest 141: 4/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who played Mary Richards parents on 'The Mary Tyler Moore' show?

Answer: Nanette Fabrey and Bill Quinn

2. What famous newsman retired in 1970?

Answer: Chet Huntley

3. The number of the M*A*S*H unit was ____________________.

Answer: 4077

4. How many Loud children were profiled in PBS program An American Family?

Answer: 5

5. What was the name of Baretta's cockatoo?

Answer: Fred

6. 'Joe Forrester' was a spin off of what other T.V. series?

Answer: Police Story

7. What was the name of the high school in Welcome Back Kotter?

Answer: James Buchanan High

8. What was the original title of NBC's 'Circle of Fear'?

Answer: Ghost Story

9. Before re-teaming with his ex-wife, Sonny Bono had his own variety show. What was the name of it?

Answer: The Sonny Comedy Review

10. 'Come on Get Happy' was the theme song of what sitcom?

Answer: The Partridge Family

Source: Author finlady

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