American TV Shows Vol. 3 Trivia Quiz

Answer: This Is Your Life

"This Is Your Life" aired from 1952 to 1961, 1971 to 1972 and 1983 on NBC.

In 1954 and 1955, "This Is Your Life" won an Emmy award for Best Audience Participation, Quiz or Panel Program.

Answer: NBC Today

"NBC Today" first aired in 1952 on NBC.

"NBC Today" hosts included Dave Garroway (1952-1961), John Chancellor (1961-1962), Barbara Walters (1961-1976), Hugh Downs (1962-1971), Frank McGee (1971-1974), Jim Hartz (1974-1976), Tom Brokaw (1976-1981), Jane Pauley (1976-1989), Bryant Gumbel (1982-1997), Deborah Norville (1990-1991), Katie Couric (1991-2006), Matt Lauer (began in 1997), Meredith Vieira (2006-2011), Ann Curry (2011-2012) and Savannah Guthrie (began in 2012).

Answer: The Danny Thomas Show

"The Danny Thomas Show" aired from 1953 to 1957 on ABC and 1957 to 1964 on CBS.

"The Danny Thomas Show" alumni included Danny Thomas, Jean Hagen, Marjorie Lord, Rusty Hamer, Angela Cartwright, Sherry Jackson and Pat Harrington Jr.

"The Danny Thomas Show" was originally called "Make Room For Daddy" from season one to three.

Answer: The Eva Gabor Show

"The Eva Gabor Show" aired from 1953 to 1954.

From 1965 to 1971, Eva Gabor played Lisa Douglas on the CBS series "Green Acres".

Answer: Life with Elizabeth

"Life with Elizabeth" aired from 1953 to 1955 in syndication.

"Life with Elizabeth" alumni included Betty White, Del Moore and Jack Narz.

Answer: Name That Tune

"Name That Tune" aired from 1952 to 1985 on NBC and CBS.

"Name That Tune" hosts included Red Benson (1952-1954), Bill Cullen (1954-1955), George DeWitt (1955-1959), Richard Hayes (1970-1971), Dennis James (1974-1975), Tom Kennedy (1974-1981) and Jim Lange (1984-1985).

Answer: Romper Room

"Romper Room" aired from 1953 to 1994 in syndication.

The concept of "Romper Room" was a television show aimed at pre-schoolers.

Answer: The Adventures Of Rin Tin Tin

"The Adventures Of Rin Tin Tin" aired from 1954 to 1959 on ABC.

"The Adventures Of Rin Tin Tin" alumni included Lee Aaker, James Brown, Joe Sawyer, Rand Brooks, William Forrest, Hal Hopper and Harry Strang.

Answer: Father Knows Best

"Father Knows Best" aired from 1954 to 1955, 1958 to 1960 on CBS and 1955 to 1958 on NBC.

"Father Knows Best" alumni included Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray and Lauren Chapin.

Ed James created "Father Knows Best" in the 1949 for NBC Radio which ran from 1949 to 1953.

Answer: Flash Gordon

"Flash Gordon" aired or one season in 1954/1955 in syndication.

"Flash Gordon" alumni included Steve Holland, Irene Champlin, Joseph Nash and Henry Beckman.

Answer: Lassie

"Lassie" aired from 1954 to 1971 on CBS and 1971 to 1973 in syndication.

"Lassie" alumni included Jan Clayton, Tommy Rettig, George Cleveland, Jon Provost, Hugh Reilly, Cloris Leachman, Robert Bray and Jed Allan.

"Lassie" won a Emmy award for Best Children's Program in 1955 and 1956.

Answer: The Mickey Rooney Show

"The Mickey Rooney Show" aired from 1954 to 1955 on NBC.

"The Mickey Rooney Show" alumni included Mickey Rooney, Regis Toomey, Joey Forman, John Hubbard, Claire Carleton and Carla Balenda.

Answer: The Tonight Show

"The Tonight Show" first aired in 1954 on NBC.

"The Tonight Show" hosts included Steve Allen (1954-1957), Jack Paar (1957-1962), Johnny Carson (1962-1992), Jay Leno (1992-2009 and 2010-2014), Conan O'Brien (2009-2010) and Jimmy Fallon (began in 2014).

Answer: The $64,000 Question

"The $64,000 Question" aired from 1955 to 1958 on CBS.

In 1958, "The $64,000 Question" was renamed "The $64,000 Challenge".

Answer: Alfred Hitchcock Presents

"Alfred Hitchcock Presents" aired from 1955 to 1960, 1962 to 1964 on CBS and 1960 to 1962, 1964 to 1965 on NBC.

Alfred Hitchcock was a British film director best known for "Psycho", "The Birds", "North By Northwest" and "Rear Window".