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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
8891

Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (0/10), Guest 136 (5/10), Guest 90 (5/10).

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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

Chet Huntley

Charles Kuralt

David Brinkley

H.V. Kaltenborn

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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

Fred

Sam

Birdie

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Question 6 of 10

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

The Interns

The Sting

Medic

Police Story

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Question 7 of 10

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

James Buchanan High

Jefferson High

Harry S. Truman High

Roosevelt High

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Question 8 of 10

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

Cape Fear

Reckoning

Tales of the Unknown

Ghost Story

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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 Bono Show

Cher-less

The Sonny Comedy Review

The Sonny Show

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Question 10 of 10

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

The Jeffersons

Happy Days

The Partridge Family

All in The Family

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Most Recent Scores

Dec 20 2024 : Guest 172: 0/10
Dec 19 2024 : Guest 136: 5/10
Dec 19 2024 : Guest 90: 5/10
Dec 18 2024 : Guest 205: 5/10
Dec 18 2024 : Guest 204: 5/10
Dec 18 2024 : Guest 204: 4/10
Dec 18 2024 : Guest 173: 8/10
Dec 18 2024 : Guest 140: 8/10
Dec 18 2024 : Guest 72: 6/10

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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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