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Quiz about The Ultimate TV Guide Challenge
Quiz about The Ultimate TV Guide Challenge

The Ultimate "TV Guide" Challenge Quiz

This quiz involves questions about articles and people in "TV Guide" Magazine up until 1984. Have fun and good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by HappyDaysFan. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
HappyDaysFan
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
201,302
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
25
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
16 / 25
Plays
3961
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Question 1 of 25
1. This famous child star grew up and became hostess of late 1950s-early 1960s children's anthology series. She was in many movies as a little girl, and was also famous for her presence in Washington, D.C. Hint


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Question 2 of 25
2. Who was the father of Bamm Bamm on "The Flintstones?" Hint


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Question 3 of 25
3. What is the name of the bear that lived in Jellystone National Park?

Answer: (Two words, Pick the one voiced by Greg Burson)

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Question 4 of 25
4. What was characteristic of Porky Pig's speech? Hint


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Question 5 of 25
5. This TV event of January 19, 1953 was treated as a major news story in the nation's press. Hint


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Question 6 of 25
6. On "Happy Days", what did Richie Cunningham's father do for a living? Hint


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Question 7 of 25
7. What was the first name of Samantha's fun-loving cousin on "Bewitched"? Hint


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Question 8 of 25
8. What TV series did Gomer Pyle show up in after he moved from Mayberry on "The Andy Griffith Show" to California? Hint


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Question 9 of 25
9. On "The Brady Bunch", how many children did Carol and Mike have together, NOT step children? Hint


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Question 10 of 25
10. Was John W. Hinckley found guilty of any of the charges of shooting President Reagan and three others in 1981?


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Question 11 of 25
11. Tired of the same old places, British singer Elton John did a concert tour somewhere really new in 1979. Name the place. Hint


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Question 12 of 25
12. Name the site of the 1976 Democratic National Convention. Hint


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Question 13 of 25
13. Name the film from 1956 in which Elvis Presley made his Hollywood debut. Hint


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Question 14 of 25
14. Ron Howard and Cindy Williams appeared in a 1979 film that was a sequel to a 1973 hit movie. What is the name of the movie? Hint


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Question 15 of 25
15. What game show hostess is known for turning letters on "Wheel of Fortune"? Hint


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Question 16 of 25
16. When Joe Frazier lost his heavyweight title in 1973, who beat him? Hint


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Question 17 of 25
17. In 1957 a new singing team, Tom and Jerry did their hit recording "Hey, Schoolgirl" on "American Bandstand". What popular duo did Tom and Jerry later become? Hint


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Question 18 of 25
18. In what city did "Joanie Loves Chachi" take place? Hint


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Question 19 of 25
19. Where was Art Linkletter born? Hint


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Question 20 of 25
20. In what year was the first experimental color broadcast made on TV? Hint


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Question 21 of 25
21. Name one of the creators of "The Flintstones", "Tom and Jerry", and "The Jetsons".

Answer: (One or Two Words, just a last name is fine)

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Question 22 of 25
22. This character is Mr. Roarke's first assistant on "Fantasy Island".

Answer: ( One Word ..could be something printed on your body)

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Question 23 of 25
23. Who won the Heisman Trophy in 1935? Hint


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Question 24 of 25
24. The Ingalls family of "Little House on the Prairie" moved to Walnut Grove from this state. Hint


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Question 25 of 25
25. Who played boy-crazy Jenny Piccalo on "Happy Days"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This famous child star grew up and became hostess of late 1950s-early 1960s children's anthology series. She was in many movies as a little girl, and was also famous for her presence in Washington, D.C.

Answer: Shirley Temple

 Shirley Temple Black was in many movies as a little girl, including "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm" and several others. She was known for her outstanding ability to sing, dance, and memorize many lines as a small child.
2. Who was the father of Bamm Bamm on "The Flintstones?"

Answer: Barney

 Fred was the father of Pebbles, George is not a character on "The Flintsones", and Dino is Fred's dog (who is really a dinosaur).
3. What is the name of the bear that lived in Jellystone National Park?

Answer: Yogi

Yogi Bear and his friend Boo Boo lived at Jellystone National Park. This cartoon was directed by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera. Greg Burson was the voice of Yogi Bear, and Don Messick was the voice of Boo Boo.
4. What was characteristic of Porky Pig's speech?

Answer: He stuttered

 Porky Pig, from "Looney Toons" is known best for saying, "Th-th-th-th that's all, folks!" at the end of every show.
5. This TV event of January 19, 1953 was treated as a major news story in the nation's press.

Answer: The birth of little Ricky on "I Love Lucy"

 When little Ricky was born on "I Love Lucy", there were 40 million viewers watching.
6. On "Happy Days", what did Richie Cunningham's father do for a living?

Answer: Owner of a hardware store

 Howard Cunningham was owner of Cunningham Hardware in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
7. What was the first name of Samantha's fun-loving cousin on "Bewitched"?

Answer: Serena

 Serena was always playing pranks and practical jokes on Samantha and her husband.
8. What TV series did Gomer Pyle show up in after he moved from Mayberry on "The Andy Griffith Show" to California?

Answer: Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.

 Gomer Pyle, played by Jim Nabors, left Mayberry to join the Marines in 1964.
9. On "The Brady Bunch", how many children did Carol and Mike have together, NOT step children?

Answer: 0

 Carol (Florence Henderson) and Mike (Robert Reed) had 6 children among them. He had three, she had three, but together, none: Greg (Barry Williams), Marcia (Maureen McCormick), Peter (Christopher Knight), Jan (Eve Plumb), Bobby (Mike Lookinland), and Cindy (Susan Olsen). Don't forget their maid, Alice Nelson (Ann B. Davis)!
10. Was John W. Hinckley found guilty of any of the charges of shooting President Reagan and three others in 1981?

Answer: no

He was proven not guilty by reason of insanity.
11. Tired of the same old places, British singer Elton John did a concert tour somewhere really new in 1979. Name the place.

Answer: The USSR

 Elton John kicked off a new tour of the USSR in 1979.
12. Name the site of the 1976 Democratic National Convention.

Answer: New York City

 The Democratic National Convention of 1976 was held in New York City, New York. Keynote speakers included Jimmy Carter and Barbara Jordan.
13. Name the film from 1956 in which Elvis Presley made his Hollywood debut.

Answer: Love Me Tender

 Out of the 31 movies that Elvis made, "Love Me Tender" was his first. The 1960's were mainly when he made his movies.
14. Ron Howard and Cindy Williams appeared in a 1979 film that was a sequel to a 1973 hit movie. What is the name of the movie?

Answer: More American Graffiti

 "American Graffiti" was a popular movie of 1973. It sparked the beginning of the popular sitcom "Happy Days" in 1974.
15. What game show hostess is known for turning letters on "Wheel of Fortune"?

Answer: Vanna White

 Vanna White was formerly a model before becoming hostess of "Wheel of Fortune," along with Pat Sajak. Kennedy hosts "Friend or Foe" on Game Show Network, and Ann Robinson hosts "Weakest Link."
16. When Joe Frazier lost his heavyweight title in 1973, who beat him?

Answer: George Foreman

 George Foreman is now retired and famous for his grills.
17. In 1957 a new singing team, Tom and Jerry did their hit recording "Hey, Schoolgirl" on "American Bandstand". What popular duo did Tom and Jerry later become?

Answer: Simon and Garfunkel

 The Everly Brothers are Don and Phil, the Righteous Brothers are Bobby Hatfield and Bill Medley, and Lennon and McCartney are John and Paul. Art Garfunkel and Paul Simon were formerly Tom and Jerry.
18. In what city did "Joanie Loves Chachi" take place?

Answer: Chicago, Illinois

 "Joanie Loves Chachi", starring Erin Moran and Scott Baio, took place in Chicago. "Happy Days", from which it is a spin-off, took place in Milwaukee.
19. Where was Art Linkletter born?

Answer: Canada

 Art Linkletter, former host of "Kids Say the Darndest Things", was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada.
20. In what year was the first experimental color broadcast made on TV?

Answer: 1940

 The first experimental color broadcast was made by CBS in New York in 1940.

Two years earlier John Logie Baird had made the first experimental color transmission, from his Crystal Palace studio to a screen at the Dominion Theatre in London.
21. Name one of the creators of "The Flintstones", "Tom and Jerry", and "The Jetsons".

Answer: William Hanna

Hanna-Barbera were the creators of many cartoons of year gone by.
22. This character is Mr. Roarke's first assistant on "Fantasy Island".

Answer: Tattoo

 Tattoo was a French midget, most famously known for saying, "De plane, de plane!".
23. Who won the Heisman Trophy in 1935?

Answer: Jay Berwanger

 Jay Berwanger was the only real person on this list. He won the very first Heisman Trophy in 1935. The Heisman Trophy is an award given to the best player in college football.
24. The Ingalls family of "Little House on the Prairie" moved to Walnut Grove from this state.

Answer: Kansas

 The Ingalls family is a famous pioneer family from the 1800s. Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote a series of books about her life on the frontier, which became such bestsellers that a television series was made. Michael Landon played Charles Ingalls, Laura's father.
25. Who played boy-crazy Jenny Piccalo on "Happy Days"?

Answer: Cathy Silvers

 Cathy Silvers is the daughter of Phil Silvers. She played Joanie's "worldly" best friend Jenny Piccalo.
Source: Author HappyDaysFan

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