American TV Shows Vol. 14 Quiz | TV By Year

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1. Archie Bunker

Answer: All in the Family

"All in the Family" aired from 1971 to 1979 on CBS.

"All in the Family" alumni included Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Sally Struthers, Rob Reiner, Danielle Brisebois, Sherman Hemsley, Isabel Sanford, Mike Evans, Mel Stewart, Bea Arthur, James Cromwell and Liz Torres.

"All in the Family" won the Emmy award for Outstanding Comedy Series in 1971, 1972, 1973 and 1978.

2. Hannibal Heyes and "Kid" Curry

Answer: Alias Smith and Jones

"Alias Smith and Jones" aired from 1971 to 1973 on ABC America.

"Alias Smith and Jones" alumni included Pete Duel, Ben Murphy, Roger Davis, JD Cannon, Burl Ives, Cesar Romero and Sally Field.

3. Frank ______

Answer: Cannon

"Cannon" aired from 1971 to 1976 on CBS.

In 1973, "Cannon" was nominated for a Emmy award in 1973 for Outstanding Drama Series and a Golden Globe nomination in 1974 for Best Television Series - Drama.

4. The Blue Beetle, Dr Doolot, Easy Reader, and Mel Mounds

Answer: The Electric Company

"The Electric Company" aired from 1971 to 1977 on PBS.

"The Electric Company" alumni included Morgan Freeman, Rita Moreno, Bill Cosby, Judy Graubert, Hattie Winston and Lee Chamberlin.

5. Sally Hull

Answer: McMillan & Wife

"McMillan & Wife" aired from 1971 to 1977 on NBC.

"McMillan & Wife" alumni included Rock Hudson, Susan Saint James, John Schuck, Nancy Walker, Martha Raye, Bill Quinn and Linda Watkins.

6. Dick Preston

Answer: The New Dick Van Dyke Show

"The New Dick Van Dyke Show" aired from 1971 to 1974 on CBS.

"The New Dick Van Dyke Show" alumni included Dick Van Dyke, Hope Lange, Marty Brill, Fannie Flagg, Nancy Dussault, David Doyle, Angela Powell and Dick Van Patten.

7. Sonny Bono

Answer: Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour

"The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour" aired from 1971 to 1974 on CBS.

In 1973 and 1974, "The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour" were nominated for a Golden Globe award for Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy.

8. Don Cornelius

Answer: Soul Train

"Soul Train" aired from 1971 to 2006 in syndication.

"Soul Train" hosts included Don Cornelius (1971-1993), Mystro Clark (1997-1999), Shemar Moore (2000-2003) and Dorian Gregory (2003-2006).

9. Dr. Robert Hartley

Answer: The Bob Newhart Show

"The Bob Newhart Show" aired from 1972 to 1978 on CBS.

"The Bob Newhart Show" alumni included Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, Bill Daily, Peter Bonerz, Marcia Wallace, Jack Riley, John Fiedler and Florida Friebus.

In 1977, "The Bob Newhart Show" was nominated for a Emmy award for Outstanding Comedy Series.

10. Johnny Gage and Roy DeSoto

Answer: Emergency!

"Emergency!" aired from 1972 to 1977 on NBC.

"Emergency!" alumni included Randolph Mantooth, Kevin Tighe, Robert Fuller, Julie London, Bobby Troup, Ron Pinkard, Tim Donnelly, Marco Lopez, Mike Stoker and Dick Hammer.

11. Kwai Chang Caine

Answer: Kung Fu

"Kung Fu" aired from 1972 to 1975 on ABC America.

"Kung Fu" alumni included David Carradine, Keye Luke, Philip Ahn and Radames Pera.

The television series "Kung Fu" produced two film they were the 1985 film "Kung Fu: The Movie" and 1987 movie "Kung Fu: The Next Generation".

12. Hawkeye, Hot Lips, Frank, Radar, Trapper, Henry, and Klinger

Answer: M*A*S*H

"M*A*S*H" aired from 1972 to 1983 on CBS.

"M*A*S*H" alumni included Alan Alda, Loretta Swit, Jamie Farr, William Christopher, Wayne Rogers, McLean Stevenson, Larry Linville, Gary Burghoff, Mike Farrell, Harry Morgan, David Ogden Stiers, Kellye Nakahara, Jeff Maxwell, G.W. Bailey, Allan Arbus, Edward Winter and Pat Morita.

In 1974, "M*A*S*H" won a Emmy award for Outstanding Comedy Series.

13. Walter Findlay

Answer: Maude

"Maude" aired from 1972 to 1978 on CBS.

"Maude" alumni included Bea Arthur, Bill Macy, Adrienne Barbeau, Conrad Bain, Rue McClanahan, Esther Rolle and Hermione Baddeley.

"Maude" was the first spin-off from 1971 CBS series "All in the Family".

14. Bob Barker

Answer: The Price Is Right

"The Price Is Right" first aired in 1972 on CBS.

"The Price Is Right" hosts have included Bob Barker (1972-2007) and Drew Carey (began in 2007).

"The Price Is Right" had won seven Daytime Emmy awards for Outstanding Game/Audience Participation Show in 1988, 1996, 1997, 2004, 2007, 2013 and 2016.

15. Fred G and Lamont

Answer: Sanford and Son

"Sanford and Son" aired from 1972 to 1977 on NBC.

"Sanford and Son" alumni included Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, LaWanda Page, Whitman Mayo, Don Bexley and Pat Morita.

"Sanford and Son" was based on the British series "Steptoe and Son" which aired from 1962 to 1974 on BBC.

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American TV Shows Vol. 14 Trivia Quiz

Match the character or host to the American television series that first aired between 1971 and 1972.

Questions		Choices
1. Archie Bunker		Alias Smith and Jones
2. Hannibal Heyes and "Kid" Curry		Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour
3. Frank ______		MAS*H
4. The Blue Beetle, Dr Doolot, Easy Reader, and Mel Mounds		The Bob Newhart Show
5. Sally Hull		The Electric Company
6. Dick Preston		Maude
7. Sonny Bono		Sanford and Son
8. Don Cornelius		McMillan & Wife
9. Dr. Robert Hartley		Kung Fu
10. Johnny Gage and Roy DeSoto		The New Dick Van Dyke Show
11. Kwai Chang Caine		Soul Train
12. Hawkeye, Hot Lips, Frank, Radar, Trapper, Henry, and Klinger		Cannon
13. Walter Findlay		Emergency!
14. Bob Barker		The Price Is Right
15. Fred G and Lamont		All in the Family