Answer: "All in the Family"
"All in the Family" came out in 1971, starring Carroll O'Connor as Archie Bunker, a very opinionated bigot man who also has a soft side. Jean Stapleton played his wife Edith (aka Dingbat). O'Connor and Stapleton also sang the theme song, "Those Were the Days." Sally Struthers played their daughter Gloria. Gloria's husband, Michael (aka Meathead), was played by Rob Reiner. Archie told Edith, "stifle yourself" whenever she tried to share her viewpoint on something. "All in the Family" had five spin-offs, three of which were successful, "Maude," (which had its own spin-off "Good Times"), "The Jeffersons," (which had a spin-off called "Checking In"), and "Archie Bunker's Place" (which was considered a different show, but was much like the origins show, although during the first season Edith died as Jean Stapleton asked to be written off the show. The less successful spin-offs were "Gloria" and "704 Hauser."
From Quiz: 1970s Sitcoms That I Like
Answer: Mayberry R.F.D.
"Mayberry R.F.D." ran from 1968 to 1971, airing a total of 78 episodes. The central two characters from the show, widower Sam Jones (Ken Berry) and his son Mike (Buddy Foster), were already familiar to TV audiences, having appeared frequently on "The Andy Griffith Show" during its final season. The show's premier episode, featuring the marriage of Andy Taylor and Helen Crump, was a ratings blockbuster, and the show continued its success, finishing at number four in the season ending Nielsen ratings from 1968. The next two seasons the show remained popular, ranking at number four and number 15 respectively, but since CBS was in the process of moving away from rural themed comedies, they decided to cancel the show in 1971.
From Quiz: The TV Time Machine - Destination 1970
Answer: Sally Kellerman
Did you confuse Sally Kellerman with Loretta Swit? It's understandable since they both played Major Margaret 'Hot Lips' Houlihan (although in the movie, Kellerman's name was O'Houlihan; perhaps the TV writers thought it was redundant). Swit was on the television show "M.A.S.H." (1972-1983), while Sally Kellerman played the same role in the original 1970 movie, directed by Robert Altman.
From Quiz: TV Characters from the 1970s
Answer: Eischeid
Baker played Earl Eischeid, Chief of Detectives and an imposing figure who displayed strong compassion for the crime victims he encountered, and a great deal of respect for the hard working detectives working under his command.
He often praised his staff with his signature phrase "Ya done good" to show his pleasure. Eischeid firmly believed in "leading by example" and it was not unusual for him to personally get involved in the solving of a crime.
"Eischeid" aired for one season (1979-1980) with 13 episodes.
From Quiz: TV Title Characters and Series of the '70s
Answer: The Flip Wilson Show
This groundbreaking show was the second-highest rated program during its first two seasons. Wilson, who dressed in a mini-skirt as the hilarious character Geraldine, coined such catch phrases as "What you see is what you get" and "The devil made me do it!" The show also featured many prominent black musical acts, including such greats as Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Lena Horne, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson 5, and The Temptations.
From Quiz: It Was the Best of Times - American TV in the 70s
Answer: All in the Family
"All in the Family" producer Norman Lear is said to have wanted veteran actor Mickey Rooney for the lead role of the bigoted father. When Rooney declined because he felt the show wouldn't last more than one season, television history was made when the perfect actor was cast in the role he was meant to play: Carroll O'Connor as Archie Bunker.
From Quiz: They Said It In the 70s
Answer: Gerald Ford
Gerald Ford said those famous words on April 17th while campaigning in the 1976 election against Jimmy Carter. The host for that night was Ron Nessen and the musical guest was Patti Smith.
From Quiz: 70s Television
Answer: 1971
Among the first 'Columbo' movies made were "Columbo: Dead Weight" and "Columbo: Murder by the Book".
From Quiz: Name the Television Year: 1970s
Answer: 1974
Based on the books by Laura Ingalls Wilder, "Little House" became the cornerstone of NBC's Monday-night lineup during the 1970s. Actress Melissa Gilbert played the author during the show's nine-season run.
From Quiz: TV Decade - The 1970s
Answer: Left
This show was a mix of witty improvisation & gently funny satire, which made it one of the most beloved hits of the 70's.
From Quiz: Classic Prime Time TV-1970's
