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1.
  1970s TV Shows: One-Sentence Summary   top quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
The 1970s featured many classic TV shows. This is the second in a series of television quizzes by decade. Simply match the show with the tongue-in-cheek summary I've provided!
Very Easy, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Sep 30 24
Very Easy
lordprescott gold member
Sep 30 24
6971 plays
2.
  Match the Actor with the Show - 1970s edition   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Ten actors, ten television shows mainly from the 1970s. Match the actor with the show in which he had a leading role.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, PDAZ, May 16 16
Very Easy
PDAZ gold member
8610 plays
3.
Ten actresses, ten television shows mainly from the 1970s. Match the actress with the show in which she had a leading role.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, PDAZ, May 17 16
Very Easy
PDAZ gold member
7335 plays
4.
  1970s Sitcoms That I Like   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These are ten shows that first debuted in the 1970s. How many do you know?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Ilona_Ritter, Nov 15 23
Very Easy
Ilona_Ritter
Nov 15 23
4419 plays
5.
  They Said It In the 70s   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These television programs from the 1970s each lent lasting phrases to the American lexicon. How many can you remember?
Easier, 10 Qns, brewster76, Dec 11 21
Easier
brewster76
Dec 11 21
12283 plays
6.
  1970s Male TV Characters    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the character to each TV show.
Easier, 10 Qns, zorlock7, May 28 22
Easier
zorlock7
May 28 22
3026 plays
7.
  The TV Time Machine - Destination 1970   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Let's look back and see what was on the tube, during the 1970-71 U.S. television season. Have fun!
Easier, 10 Qns, bruins1956, Apr 25 17
Easier
bruins1956 gold member
3908 plays
8.
Ten actresses, ten U.S. television shows mainly from the 1970s. Match the actress with the show in which she had a regular Emmy-nominated "Best Supporting Actress" role (not just guest appearances).
Easier, 10 Qns, PDAZ, Oct 29 19
Easier
PDAZ gold member
Oct 29 19
2401 plays
9.
Ten actors, ten U.S. television shows mainly from the 1970s. Match the actor with the show in which he had an Emmy-nominated regular supporting role (not just guest appearances).
Easier, 10 Qns, PDAZ, Oct 24 19
Easier
PDAZ gold member
Oct 24 19
2177 plays
10.
  American TV Shows Vol. 17   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 15 Qns
Match the actor/host to the American television series that first aired between 1976 and 1977.
Very Easy, 15 Qns, wwe84, Mar 12 18
Very Easy
wwe84 gold member
Mar 12 18
3293 plays
trivia question Quick Question
In 2021, this show was in its 47th season, but it started in 1975, when Chevy Chase fell and said, "Live from New York it's _____."

From Quiz "1970s Sitcoms That I Like"




11.
  TV Characters from the 1970s   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Match the character with the show or the actor. If you don't know what a record or a typewriter is, this quiz may not be for you!
Average, 10 Qns, nyirene330, Sep 07 15
Average
nyirene330
4563 plays
12.
  TV Decade - The 1970s   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
In the 1970s, producers and actors continued to push the limits of televisions to new heights. Here's a quiz dedicated to the shows and personalities of that time.
Tough, 15 Qns, cag1970, Mar 20 10
Tough
cag1970
9749 plays
13.
  70s TV Trivia....   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
What were you doing in the 70s? Getting fresh air? Being productive? Are were you like most kids, being raised by the TV in the family room? Test your mettle in this 70s television quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, shaylab, Apr 11 22
Average
shaylab
Apr 11 22
13200 plays
14.
  American TV Shows Vol. 18   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 15 Qns
Match the character/host to the American television show that first aired between 1977 and 1978.
Very Easy, 15 Qns, wwe84, Oct 30 21
Very Easy
wwe84 gold member
Oct 30 21
2446 plays
15.
  American TV Shows Vol. 16    
Match Quiz
 15 Qns
Match the actor/host to the American television series that first aired in 1975.
Easier, 15 Qns, wwe84, Mar 12 18
Easier
wwe84 gold member
Mar 12 18
2469 plays
16.
  It Was the Best of Times - American TV in the 70s   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The 1970s reflected a broadening of American popular culture. Television shows took on formerly taboo subjects, rules were broken, and characters reflected more diversity. For many TV fans, the 1970s were the best of times.
Average, 10 Qns, iCaramba, Feb 13 10
Average
iCaramba
5704 plays
17.
  American TV Shows Vol. 14   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 15 Qns
Match the character or host to the American television series that first aired between 1971 and 1972.
Easier, 15 Qns, wwe84, Mar 06 19
Easier
wwe84 gold member
Mar 06 19
2425 plays
18.
  American TV Shows Vol.15   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 15 Qns
Match the character/host to the American television series that first aired between 1972 and 1974.
Easier, 15 Qns, wwe84, Mar 12 18
Easier
wwe84 gold member
Mar 12 18
2164 plays
19.
  1970s What's Their Line?   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Name the jobs the characters listed from 1970s TV programs had. All multiple choice.
Easier, 10 Qns, billfay, Sep 16 12
Easier
billfay
10611 plays
20.
  1970s TV Cops   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Listed are law enforcement officers from 1970s TV Shows. Match them up with the TV program they were on. All multiple choice!
Easier, 10 Qns, billfay, Jul 25 15
Easier
billfay
9510 plays
21.
  American TV Shows Vol. 19    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the character/hosts to the American Television show that first aired in 1979.
Easier, 10 Qns, wwe84, Mar 12 18
Easier
wwe84 gold member
Mar 12 18
2024 plays
22.
  1970s TV Trivia   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These will be questions about different shows and actors from the 70s.
Average, 10 Qns, Ms.Lady, Sep 15 23
Average
Ms.Lady
Sep 15 23
9390 plays
23.
  Classic Prime Time TV-1970's    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are some classic prime time programs from the 70's. Do you remember them?
Average, 10 Qns, joopie, Apr 14 19
Average
joopie
Apr 14 19
9924 plays
24.
  70s Television   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mishmash of trivia from great 70s shows from sitcoms to police dramas.
Average, 10 Qns, fritzm, Apr 22 17
Average
fritzm
6594 plays
25.
  Single Season (or Less) Seventies Sit-Coms    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How much can you remember about these short-lived American TV shows from the 1970s?
Tough, 10 Qns, debodun, Jun 10 23
Tough
debodun
Jun 10 23
617 plays
26.
  Star Light! Star Bright! 70s Edition    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Child actors ran rampant in 1970s TV shows. Match the actor with the show he/she was on. This is the third in a series of quizzes.
Average, 10 Qns, pennie1478, May 12 16
Average
pennie1478 gold member
1675 plays
27.
  Television in the 1970s ... Remember?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
What do you remember or have been told about television in the 1970s? This quiz will test your memory, and for many, rekindle fond TV memories. Best of luck.
Difficult, 10 Qns, MaceoMack, Dec 18 22
Difficult
MaceoMack
Dec 18 22
3505 plays
28.
  TV Title Characters and Series of the '70s    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Do you remember those title characters from those great TV series from the 1970s? Here is a sampling of them. Test your memory and knowledge right here on my quiz. Good luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, MaceoMack, Jul 29 16
Tough
MaceoMack
1808 plays
29.
  1970s TV Cities   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Name the city or town that was the setting the the 1970s TV shows listed. All multiple choice!
Average, 10 Qns, billfay, Jun 25 18
Average
billfay
Jun 25 18
8822 plays
30.
  1970's T.V.    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Tough, 10 Qns, finlady, Nov 01 01
Tough
finlady
8812 plays
31.
  Classic Kids Saturday Morning TV-1970's    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
If you are a child of the 70s, these questions will bring back memories!
Difficult, 15 Qns, joopie, Jul 06 21
Difficult
joopie
Jul 06 21
4414 plays
32.
  Saturday Morning TV from the 1970s II    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Here's another quiz based on Saturday morning TV in the 70s, enjoy!
Difficult, 15 Qns, gamemaker, Dec 07 20
Difficult
gamemaker
Dec 07 20
2409 plays
33.
  Name the Television Year: 1970s    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
See how good you are at decoding the year in the 1970s when I give you the top 5 television shows (in order). Also, I'll give you the Best Picture Oscar for that year and some trivia to finish it off.
Tough, 10 Qns, GWU_Boy, Feb 08 11
Tough
GWU_Boy
2438 plays
34.
  Saturday Morning TV from the 1970s I    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Do you remember Saturday morning TV in the 70's? Here's a quiz to see which shows you actually do remember. Have fun!
Very Difficult, 15 Qns, gamemaker, Apr 04 17
Very Difficult
gamemaker
2870 plays
35.
  Which Old Show?    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
Which show, from the mid 60's to mid 70's, do these characters come from?
Very Difficult, 5 Qns, awkins, Jul 22 03
Very Difficult
awkins
3754 plays
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