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111 What was the name of Wonder Woman's alter ego?
Answer: Diana Prince

Lynda Carter was TV's "Wonder Woman" from 1975-1979. "Wonder Woman" was 'born' as Diana, daughter of Queen Hippolyta and the first child born on Paradise Island (so-called, perhaps, because there were no men) since the Amazons lived there around 1200 B.C. She established a secret identity in Boston, Massachusetts as a government agent called Diana Prince (no relation to the more recent Princess Diana). She was equipped with the 'Lasso of Truth', the 'Sandals of Hermes' and that amazing 'Invisible Jetplane'.
  From Quiz: TV Characters from the 1970s
112 During the 1971-72 television season, a Western crime series, "Cade's County" aired for only one season. Which motion picture veteran starred in the title role?
Answer: Glenn Ford

Ford starred in this modern crime series as Sam Cade, the sheriff of Madrid County, located somewhere in the Southwestern United States.
Cade patrolled his sprawling desert county primarily by Jeep, and was aided by his trusted deputy, J. J. Johnson, played by veteran actor Edgar Buchanan.

Cade returned to his home and became sheriff after successful careers in the military as a naval aviator and a stint as an agent with the FBI, bringing with him his knowledge and technical expertise in modern law enforcement procedures. Cade was considered a "tough" law enforcement officer, but his attitude was always tempered with compassion and fairness for the public he served.

"Cade's County" broadcast a total of 24 hour long episodes on the CBS Network.
    Your options: [ Richard Widmark ] [ Henry Fonda ] [ Glenn Ford ] [ Rock Hudson ]
  From Quiz: TV Title Characters and Series of the '70s
113 1976: What was the #2 ranked show of this season that opened with the words "Schlemiel! Schlimazel! Hasenpfeffer Incorporated"?
Answer: Laverne and Shirley

A schlemiel is a Yiddish word for a habitual bungler, while a schlimazel means a born loser. Hasenpfeffer is a traditional German rabbit stew. "Laverne and Shirley" opened with actresses Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams chanting this phrase as they hopscotched down the street.
  From Quiz: They Said It In the 70s
114 "Kung Fu" - Who had the lead role of Caine?
Answer: David Carradine

David Carradine was selected by the producers because of his skills as a dancer and was the best known actor of all the choices. According to Bruce Lee's wife, Linda Lee Cadwell, the concept of the Kung Fu series was conceived by Bruce, but the producers did not offer the role to Bruce Lee since they did not feel that the American audience would accept a Chinese actor as a lead, therefore looked for a Caucasian actor to fill the role.
  From Quiz: 70s Television
115 1 - 'Marcus Welby, MD'; 2 - 'Gunsmoke'; 3 - 'Here's Lucy'; 4 - 'Bonanza'; and 5 - 'Laugh-In'. (Best picture: 'Patton') What year was this, the first for "The Flip Wilson Show"?
Answer: 1970

Flip Wilson hosted his own show for 4 years, and featured acts such as Sonny and Cher as well as Captain and Tenille.
  From Quiz: Name the Television Year: 1970s
116 Which game show guru brought "The New Treasure Hunt" to first-run syndication in the 1970s?
Answer: Chuck Barris

Based on the 50s vintage game show "Treasure Hunt", "The New Treasure Hunt" was famous for three things--host Geoff Edwards and his excruciatingly suspenseful prize skits; wild balloon-and-confetti celebrations whenever someone hit the grand prize; and its open secret of only involving women as contestants. The show ran in syndication from 1974 until 1977, and resurfaced again in a slightly different format in 1980.
    Your options: [ Dan Enright ] [ Bill Carruthers ] [ Mark Goodson ] [ Chuck Barris ]
  From Quiz: TV Decade - The 1970s
117 What was the name of the owl on "New Zoo Review"?
Answer: Charlie

He lived in an elevator-accessible tree house.
  From Quiz: Classic Kids Saturday Morning TV-1970's
118 Which member of the Monkees did the voice of Harvey on the animated 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kids'?
Answer: Micky Dolenz

The NBC show consisted of four teenage undercover agents posing as a rock group.
    Your options: [ Micky Dolenz ] [ Peter Tork ] [ Mike Nesmith ] [ Davy Jones ]
  From Quiz: Saturday Morning TV from the 1970s II
119 Woofer and Whimper were on which show?
Answer: 'The Clue Club'

The Clue Club was a cartoon about four young investigators who solved crimes with the help of two bloodhounds, Woofer and Whimper.
    Your options: [ 'The Secret Lives of Waldo Kitty' ] [ 'Speed Buggy' ] [ 'The Clue Club' ] [ 'Wheelie and the Chopper Bunch' ]
  From Quiz: Saturday Morning TV from the 1970s I
120 What were the call letters of the TV station where Mary Richards('The Mary Tyler Moore Show') worked?
Answer: WJM-TV

She was originally hired to be the associate producer.
  From Quiz: 1970s TV Trivia
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