American TV Shows Vol. 13 Quiz | TV By Year

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1. Tom Corbett

Answer: The Courtship of Eddie's Father

"The Courtship of Eddie's Father" aired from 1969 to 1972 on ABC America.

"The Courtship of Eddie's Father" alumni included Bill Bixby, Brandon Cruz, Miyoshi Umeki, Kristina Holland and James Komack.

"The Courtship of Eddie's Father" was based on the 1963 movie of the same name that starred Glenn Ford and Ron Howard.

2. Debbie Thompson

Answer: The Debbie Reynolds Show

"The Debbie Reynolds Show" aired for one season on NBC in 1969/70.

"The Debbie Reynolds Show" cast included Debbie Reynolds, Don Chastain, Tom Bosley and Patricia Smith.

3. Steve Kiley and Consuelo Lopez

Answer: Marcus Welby, M.D.

"Marcus Welby, M.D." aired from 1969 to 1976 on ABC America.

"Marcus Welby, M.D." alumni included Robert Young, James Brolin, Elena Verdugo, Anne Baxter, Christine Belford and Sharon Gless.

In 1970, "Marcus Welby, M.D." won a Emmy award for Outstanding Drama Series.

4. Dr. Paul Lochner and Dr. Joe Gannon

Answer: Medical Center

"Medical Center" aired from 1969 to 1976 on CBS.

"Medical Center" alumni included James Daly, Chad Everett, Audrey Totter, Jayne Meadows and Jane Dulo.

In 1970, "Medical Center" won the Golden Globe award for Best Drama Series.

5. Pete Dixon and Liz McIntyre

Answer: Room 222

"Room 222" aired from 1969 to 1974 on ABC America.

"Room 222" alumni included Lloyd Haynes, Denise Nicholas, Michael Constantine, Karen Valentine, Ramon Bieri, Howard Rice, Bruno Kirby and Patsy Garrett.

In 1970, "Room 222" won a Emmy award for Outstanding New Series.

6. Jack Kelly

Answer: Sale of the Century

"Sale of the Century" aired from 1969 to 1973, 1983 to 1989 on NBC and 1973 to 1974, 1985 to 1986 in syndication.

"Sale of the Century" hosts included Jack Kelly (1969-1971), Joe Garagiola (1971-1974) and Jim Perry (1983-1989).

7. Shaggy, Fred, Velma and Daphne

Answer: Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!

"Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!" aired from 1969 to 1970 on CBS and in 1978 on ABC America.

"Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!" spin-offs included "The Scooby-Doo Show", "Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo" and "A Pup Named Scooby-Doo".

8. Big Bird, Cookie Monster and Elmo

Answer: Sesame Street

"Sesame Street" first aired in 1969 on PBS.

From 1970 to 2016, "Sesame Street" had won 166 Daytime or Primetime Emmy awards.

"Sesame Street" characters included Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Elmo, Bert, Ernie, Count von Count, Oscar the Grouch and Kermit the Frog.

9. Erica Kane

Answer: All My Children

"All My Children" aired from 1970 to 2011 on ABC America and in 2013 on The Online Network.

"All My Children" alumni included Susan Lucci, Rebecca Budig, Bobbie Eakes, Jill Larson, Jamie Luner, Cameron Mathison, Debbi Morgan, Jacob Young, Lee Meriwether, John O'Hurley, Julia Barr, Amanda Bearse, Jesse McCartney, Lauren Holly, Jordana Brewster, Lacey Chabert, Mark Consuelos, Kelly Ripa, Alana de la Garza, Kim Delaney, Josh Duhamel, Sarah Michelle Geller, Kelli Giddish, Eva LaRue, Michelle Trachtenberg, Mischa Barton, Michael B. Jordan, Amanda Seyfried, Paige Turco, Liz Vassey, Natalia Cigliuti, Brian Gaskill, Sydney Penny and Lindsay Price.

"All My Children" won the Daytime Emmy award for Outstanding Drama Series three times: 1992, 1994 and 1998.

10. Geraldine Jones

Answer: The Flip Wilson Show

"The Flip Wilson Show" aired from 1970 to 1974 on NBC.

In 1971, "The Flip Wilson Show" won a Emmy award for Outstanding Variety Series.

11. Mary Richards

Answer: The Mary Tyler Moore Show

"The Mary Tyler Moore Show" aired from 1970 to 1977 on CBS.

"The Mary Tyler Moore Show" alumni included Mary Tyler Moore, Ed Asner, Gavin Macleod, Ted Knight, Valerie Harper, Cloris Leachman, Lisa Gerritsen, Georgia Engel and Betty White.

"The Mary Tyler Moore Show" won three Emmy awards for Outstanding Comedy Series in 1975, 1976 and 1977.

12. Peter B. Clifford

Answer: McCloud

"McCloud" aired from 1970 to 1977 on NBC.

"McCloud" alumni included Dennis Weaver, Terry Carter, JD Cannon, Ken Lynch, Teri Garr and Diana Muldaur.

13. Rod Serling

Answer: Night Gallery

"Night Gallery" aired from 1970 to 1973 on NBC.

"Night Gallery" was a anthology series with episodes being a cross between horror, fantasy and drama.

14. Felix Unger and Oscar Madison

Answer: The Odd Couple

"The Odd Couple" aired from 1970 to 1975 on ABC America.

"The Odd Couple" alumni included Tony Randall, Jack Klugman, Monica Evans, Carole Shelley, Joan Hotchkis, Bill Quinn, Elinor Donahue, Janis Hansen, Brett Somers.

15. Keith, Laurie, Danny, Chris and Tracy

Answer: The Partridge Family

"The Partridge Family" aired from 1970 to 1974 on ABC America.

"The Partridge Family" alumni included Shirley Jones, David Cassidy, Susan Dey, Danny Bonaduce, Jeremy Gelbwaks, Brian Forster, Suzanne Crough and Dave Madden.

In 1970, "The Partridge Family" reached number one on the Billboard music chart with "I Think I Love You".

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American TV Shows Vol. 13 Trivia Quiz

Match the character or host to the American television show that first aired between 1969 and 1970.

Questions		Choices
1. Tom Corbett		Night Gallery
2. Debbie Thompson		The Debbie Reynolds Show
3. Steve Kiley and Consuelo Lopez		McCloud
4. Dr. Paul Lochner and Dr. Joe Gannon		The Odd Couple
5. Pete Dixon and Liz McIntyre		The Flip Wilson Show
6. Jack Kelly		All My Children
7. Shaggy, Fred, Velma and Daphne		The Partridge Family
8. Big Bird, Cookie Monster and Elmo		Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!
9. Erica Kane		Room 222
10. Geraldine Jones		The Courtship of Eddie's Father
11. Mary Richards		Sesame Street
12. Peter B. Clifford		Sale of the Century
13. Rod Serling		Medical Center
14. Felix Unger and Oscar Madison		The Mary Tyler Moore Show
15. Keith, Laurie, Danny, Chris and Tracy		Marcus Welby, M.D.