American TV Shows Vol. 18 Trivia Game | TV By Year

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Jessica 6

Answer: Logan's Run

"Logan's Run" aired for one season in 1977 on CBS.

"Logan's Run" was a spin-off from the 1976 movie which starred Michael York and Jenny Agutter.

2. Joe Rossi and Billie Newman

Answer: Lou Grant

"Lou Grant" aired from 1977 to 1982 on CBS.

"Lou Grant" alumni included Ed Asner, Robert Walden, Linda Kelsey, Mason Adams, Jack Bannon, Daryl Anderson, Nancy Marchand and Peggy McCay.

"Lou Grant" won two Emmy awards for Outstanding Drama Series in 1979 and 1980.

3. Captain Merrill Stubing

Answer: The Love Boat

"The Love Boat" aired from 1977 to 1986 on ABC America.

"The Love Boat" alumni included Gavin MacLeod, Bernie Kopell, Fred Grandy, Ted Lange, Lauren Tewes, Jill Whelan, Ted McGinley and Pat Klous.

In 1978, "The Love Boat" won a People's Choice award for Favorite New TV Comedy.

4. Jessica Tate, Jodie Dallas and Benson

Answer: Soap

"Soap" aired from 1977 to 1981 on ABC America.

"Soap" alumni included Katherine Helmond, Robert Mandan, Jimmy Baio, Billy Crystal, Diana Canova, Sal Viscuso, Jennifer Salt, Cathryn Damon, Richard Mulligan, Ted Wass, Robert Urich and Robert Guillaume.

"Soap" was nominated for three Emmy awards for Outstanding Comedy Series in 1978, 1980 and 1981.

5. Mel Allen

Answer: This Week in Baseball

"This Week in Baseball" aired from 1977 to 1998 in syndication and 2000 to 2011 on Fox.

"This Week in Baseball" presenters included Mel Allen, Warner Fusselle, Ozzie Smith and Cam Brainard.

6. Janet, Chrissy and Jack

Answer: Three's Company

"Three's Company" aired from 1977 to 1984 on ABC America.

"Three's Company" alumni included John Ritter, Suzanne Somers, Joyce DeWitt, Jenilee Harrison, Priscilla Barnes, Richard Kline, Norman Fell, Audra Lindley and Don Knotts.

7. Barbara Walters and Hugh Downs

Answer: 20/20

"20/20" first aired in 1978 on ABC America.

"20/20" presenters included Harold Hayes (1978), Robert Hughes (1978), Hugh Downs (1978-1999), Barbara Walters (1979-2004 and 2013-2014), Diane Sawyer (1998-2000), Sam Donaldson (1998-2000), Connie Chung (1998-2000), John Miller (2002-2003), John Stossel (2003-2009), Elizabeth Vargas (began in 2004), Chris Cuomo (2009-2013) and David Muir (began in 2013).

8. Captain Apollo and Lieutenant Starbuck

Answer: Battlestar Galactica

"Battlestar Galactica" aired from 1978 to 1979 on ABC America.

"Battlestar Galactica" alumni included Richard Hatch, Dirk Benedict, Lorne Greene, John Colicos, Maren Jensen, Noah Hathaway, Herb Jefferson Jr and Anne Lockhart.

In 1979, "Battlestar Galactica" won a People Choice award for Favorite New TV Drama.

9. Jim Perry and Bob Eubanks

Answer: Card Sharks

"Card Sharks" aired from 1978 to 1981 on NBC, 1986 to 1989 on CBS and 2001 to 2002 in syndication.

"Card Sharks" hosts included Jim Perry (1978-1981), Bob Eubanks (1986-1989) and Pat Bullard (2001-2002).

10. J.R. Ewing

Answer: Dallas

"Dallas" aired from 1978 to 1991 on CBS.

"Dallas" alumni included Larry Hagman, Patrick Duffy, Barbara Bel Geddes, Victoria Principal, Charlene Tilton, Linda Gray, Steve Kanaly, Ken Kercheval, Priscilla Presley and Howard Keel.

The series "Dallas" returned in 2012 and aired for three seasons on TNT.

11. Arnold and Willis Jackson

Answer: Diff'rent Strokes

"Diff'rent Strokes" aired from 1978 to 1985 on NBC and 1985 to 1986 on ABC America.

"Diff'rent Strokes" alumni included Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Conrad Bain, Dana Plato, Charlotte Rae, Nedra Volz, Janet Jackson and Dody Goodman.

12. David Banner

Answer: The Incredible Hulk

"The Incredible Hulk" aired from 1977 to 1982 on CBS.

"The Incredible Hulk" alumni included Bill Bixby, Lou Ferrigno, Jack Colvin, Ted Cassidy and Charles Napier.

"The Incredible Hulk" was based on the Marvel Comics "Hulk" which was first published in 1962.

13. Mindy McConnell

Answer: Mork & Mindy

"Mork & Mindy" aired from 1978 to 1982 on ABC America.

"Mork & Mindy" alumni included Robin Williams, Paw Dawber, Conrad Janis, Elizabeth Kerr, Tom Poston, Jonathan Winters, Morgan Fairchild and Ralph James.

In 1979, "Mork & Mindy" was nominated for a Emmy award for Outstanding Comedy Series.

14. Alex Reiger and Louie De Palma

Answer: Taxi

"Taxi" aired from 1978 to 1982 on ABC America and 1982 to 1983 on NBC.

"Taxi" alumni included Danny DeVito, Judd Hirsch, Marilu Henner, Tony Danza, Andy Kaufman, Christopher Lloyd, Jeff Conaway, Carol Kane and Randall Carver.

From 1979 to 1981, "Taxi" won three Golden Globe and Emmy awards for Best Comedy Series.

15. Dan Tanna

Answer: Vega$

"Vega$" aired from 1978 to 1981 on ABC America.

"Vega$" alumni included Robert Urich, Tony Curtis, Phyllis Davis, Bart Braverman, Naomi Stevens, Judy Landers and Greg Morris.

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American TV Shows Vol. 18 Trivia Quiz

Match the character/host to the American television show that first aired between 1977 and 1978.

Questions		Choices
1. Jessica 6		Taxi
2. Joe Rossi and Billie Newman		Lou Grant
3. Captain Merrill Stubing		Mork & Mindy
4. Jessica Tate, Jodie Dallas and Benson		Battlestar Galactica
5. Mel Allen		The Incredible Hulk
6. Janet, Chrissy and Jack		Vega$
7. Barbara Walters and Hugh Downs		This Week in Baseball
8. Captain Apollo and Lieutenant Starbuck		Logan's Run
9. Jim Perry and Bob Eubanks		The Love Boat
10. J.R. Ewing		Diff'rent Strokes
11. Arnold and Willis Jackson		Soap
12. David Banner		Three's Company
13. Mindy McConnell		20/20
14. Alex Reiger and Louie De Palma		Card Sharks
15. Dan Tanna		Dallas