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Quiz about American TV Shows Vol 26
Quiz about American TV Shows Vol 26

American TV Shows Vol. 26 Trivia Quiz


Match the characters/hosts/word to the American television show that first aired between 1986 and 1987.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
4 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
389,642
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
12 / 15
Plays
1009
Last 3 plays: Guest 71 (6/15), klotzplate (15/15), Guest 68 (8/15).
(a) Drag-and-drop from the right to the left, or (b) click on a right side answer box and then on a left side box to move it.
QuestionsChoices
1. Nancy Bancroft and Phoebe Bass  
  The New Gidget
2. Leland McKenzie, Arnie Becker and Grace Van Owen  
  Beauty and The Beast
3. Joan Rivers  
  Pee-wee's Playhouse
4. Ben and Charlene  
  Matlock
5. Francine Lawrence Griffin  
  Oprah
6. "The _____ Winfrey Show"  
  L.A. Law
7. Gus Witherspoon  
  It's Garry Shandling's Show
8. Pee-wee Herman  
  Our House
9. Larry Appleton and Balki  
  21 Jump Street
10. Scott Howard  
  The Bold and The Beautiful
11. Tom Hanson, Judy Hoffs and Doug Penhall  
  Teen Wolf
12. Catherine Chandler  
  The Late Show
13. Ridge, Brooke, Taylor, Eric and Stephanie  
  College GameDay
14. Harry Smith, Kathleen Sullivan, Gayle King and Charlie Rose  
  Perfect Strangers
15. Tim Brando, Rece Davis and Erin Andrews  
  CBS This Morning





Select each answer

1. Nancy Bancroft and Phoebe Bass
2. Leland McKenzie, Arnie Becker and Grace Van Owen
3. Joan Rivers
4. Ben and Charlene
5. Francine Lawrence Griffin
6. "The _____ Winfrey Show"
7. Gus Witherspoon
8. Pee-wee Herman
9. Larry Appleton and Balki
10. Scott Howard
11. Tom Hanson, Judy Hoffs and Doug Penhall
12. Catherine Chandler
13. Ridge, Brooke, Taylor, Eric and Stephanie
14. Harry Smith, Kathleen Sullivan, Gayle King and Charlie Rose
15. Tim Brando, Rece Davis and Erin Andrews

Most Recent Scores
Dec 20 2024 : Guest 71: 6/15
Dec 20 2024 : klotzplate: 15/15
Dec 19 2024 : Guest 68: 8/15
Dec 15 2024 : Guest 96: 6/15
Dec 12 2024 : Guest 137: 7/15
Dec 11 2024 : Guest 24: 15/15
Dec 08 2024 : GBfan: 12/15
Dec 04 2024 : Guest 216: 4/15
Nov 25 2024 : Guest 96: 9/15

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Nancy Bancroft and Phoebe Bass

Answer: It's Garry Shandling's Show

"It's Garry Shandling's Show" aired from 1986 to 1990 on Showtime.

"It's Garry Shandling's Show" alumni included Garry Shandling, Geoffrey Blake, Molly Cheek, Jessica Harper, Ian Buchanan, Barbara Carson, Bruno Kirby, Rob Reiner, Tom Petty and Martin Mull.
2. Leland McKenzie, Arnie Becker and Grace Van Owen

Answer: L.A. Law

"L.A. Law" aired from 1986 to 1994 on NBC.

"L.A. Law" alumni included Richard Dysart, Alan Rachins, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry, Michael Tucker, Susan Ruttan, Harry Hamlin, Susan Dey, Jimmy Smits, Blair Underwood, Michele Greene and Larry Drake.

"L.A. Law" won four Emmy awards for Outstanding Drama Series in 1987, 1989, 1990 and 1991.
3. Joan Rivers

Answer: The Late Show

"The Late Show" aired from 1986 to 1988 on Fox.

"The Late Show" hosts included Joan Rivers (1986-1987), Buck Henry (1987), Arsenio Hall (1987) and Ross Shafer (1988).
4. Ben and Charlene

Answer: Matlock

"Matlock" aired from 1986 to 1992 on NBC and 1992 to 1995 on ABC America.

"Matlock" alumni included Andy Griffith, Linda Purl, Kene Holliday, Kari Lizer, Nancy Stafford, Julie Sommars, Daniel Roebuck, Don Knotts and Warren Frost.
5. Francine Lawrence Griffin

Answer: The New Gidget

"The New Gidget" aired from 1986 to 1988 in syndication.

"The New Gidget" alumni included Caryn Richman, Dean Butler, Sydney Penny, Lili Haydn, William Schallert and Don Stroud.
6. "The _____ Winfrey Show"

Answer: Oprah

"The Oprah Winfrey Show" aired from 1986 to 2011 in syndication.

"The Oprah Winfrey Show" won the Daytime Emmy award for Outstanding Talk Show in 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997.
7. Gus Witherspoon

Answer: Our House

"Our House" aired from 1986 to 1988 on NBC.

"Our House" cast included Wilford Brimley, Deidre Hall, Shannon Doherty, Chad Allen and Keri Houlihan.
8. Pee-wee Herman

Answer: Pee-wee's Playhouse

"Pee-wee's Playhouse" aired from 1986 to 1991 on CBS.

"Pee-wee's Playhouse" alumni included Paul Reubens, Laurence Fishburne, Phil Hartman, Lynne Marie, S. Epatha Merkerson, Gilbert Lewis, Natasha Lyonne, Shaun Weiss and Alisan Porter.
9. Larry Appleton and Balki

Answer: Perfect Strangers

"Perfect Strangers" aired from 1986 to 1993 on ABC America.

"Perfect Strangers" alumni included Bronson Pinchot, Mark Linn-Baker, Melanie Wilson, Rebeca Arthur, Ernie Sabella and Sam Anderson.
10. Scott Howard

Answer: Teen Wolf

"Teen Wolf" aired from 1986 to 1987 on CBS.

The animated series was based on the 1985 film "Teen Wolf" that starred Michael J Fox.
11. Tom Hanson, Judy Hoffs and Doug Penhall

Answer: 21 Jump Street

"21 Jump Street" aired from 1987 to 1990 on Fox and 1990 to 1991 in syndication.

"21 Jump Street" alumni included Johnny Depp, Holly Robinson, Peter DeLuise, Dustin Nguyen, Frederic Forrest, Steven Williams, Sal Jenco, Richard Grieco and Michael DeLuise.
12. Catherine Chandler

Answer: Beauty and The Beast

"Beauty and The Beast" aired from 1987 to 1990 on CBS.

"Beauty and The Beast" alumni Linda Hamilton, Ron Perlman, Jo Anderson, Edward Albert, Roy Dotrice, James Avery and Ren Woods
13. Ridge, Brooke, Taylor, Eric and Stephanie

Answer: The Bold and The Beautiful

"The Bold and The Beautiful" first aired in 1987 on CBS.

"The Bold and The Beautiful" alumni included Ronn Moss, Katherine Kelly Lang, Hunter Tylo, John McCook, Susan Flannery, Ashleigh Brewer, Darin Brooks, Kimberlin Brown, Patrika Darbo, Don Diamont, Courtney Hope, Thorsten Kaye, Alley Mills, Karla Mosley, Rena Sofer, Heather Tom, Jacqueline MacInness Wood, Jacob Young, Ian Buchanan, Mick Cain, Crystal Chappell, Jennifer Gareis, Linsey Godfrey, Sean Kanan, Fred Willard, Ingo Rademacher, Drew Tyler Bell, Brandon Beemer, Tracey E Bergman, Agnes Bruckner, Sarah Buxton, Ashley Lyn Cafagna, Darlene Conley, Barbara Crampton, Eileen Davidson, Michael Dietz, Lesley-Anne Down, Patrick Duffy, Bobbie Eakes, Andrea Evans, Jennifer Finnigan, Adrienne Frantz, Brian Gaskill, Charles Grant, Winsor Harmon, Rick Hearst, Ashley Jones, Lesli Kay, Lauren Koslow, Lorenzo Lamas, mario Lopez, Kyle Lowder, Joseph Mascolo, Daniel McVicar, Tracy Melchior, Dylan Neal, Sydney Penny, Lindsay Price, Usher Raymond, Gina Rodriguez, Antonio Sabato Jr, Michael Swan, Jeff Trachta, Justin Torkildsen, Lark Voorhies, Jack Wagner, Maitland Ward and Betty White.

From 2009 to 2011, "The Bold and The Beautiful" won the Daytime Emmy award for Outstanding Drama Series.
14. Harry Smith, Kathleen Sullivan, Gayle King and Charlie Rose

Answer: CBS This Morning

"CBS This Morning" aired from 1987 to 1999 and from 2012 on CBS.

"CBS This Morning" hosts have included Harry Smith, Kathleen Sullivan, Mark McEwen, Paula Zahn, Harold Dow, Jane Robelot, Julie Chen, Erica Hill, Charlie Rose and Gayle King.
15. Tim Brando, Rece Davis and Erin Andrews

Answer: College GameDay

"College GameDay" first aired in 1987 on ESPN.

"College GameDay" presenters included Tim Brando, Lee Corso, Beano Cook, Rece Davis, Craig James, Erin Andrews, Samantha Ponder and Maria Taylor.

"College GameDay" was ESPN's pre-show for the college football gameday.
Source: Author wwe84

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