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Quiz about Australian TV Shows Vol 1
Quiz about Australian TV Shows Vol 1

Australian TV Shows Vol. 1 Trivia Quiz

This is part 1 of a 62 part series on Australian television shows since 1956.

A multiple-choice quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
368,659
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
12 / 15
Plays
369
Question 1 of 15
1. What was the name of the music show that first aired on the Seven Network in 1957? Hint


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Question 2 of 15
2. Bruce Gyngell hosted which music show that first aired on the Nine Network in 1956? Hint


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Question 3 of 15
3. Graham Kennedy hosted which Australian city tonight show that first aired on the Nine Network in 1957? Hint


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Question 4 of 15
4. Bob and Dolly Dyer were the co-hosts of which Seven Network game show? Hint


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Question 5 of 15
5. Bruce Beeby became the host of which game show that first aired on the Seven Network in 1957? Hint


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6. In 1958, Brian Henderson became host of which Nine Network music show? Hint


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Question 7 of 15
7. Bert Newton hosted which music program in 1959? Hint


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8. What variety series first aired on the Nine Network in 1959? Hint


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Question 9 of 15
9. Which ABC series aimed at kids first aired in 1959? Hint


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Question 10 of 15
10. Australian music legend Johnny O'Keefe hosted which music program in 1959? Hint


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Question 11 of 15
11. Ron Casey hosted which sports show on the Seven Network? Hint


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Question 12 of 15
12. Which current affairs program first aired on the ABC in 1961? Hint


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Question 13 of 15
13. Eric Baume became the inaugural host of which panel show? Hint


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Question 14 of 15
14. Which talent show had Bert Newton as host during its twenty-four years on the air? Hint


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Question 15 of 15
15. Which police drama series that starred Mike Preston first aired on the Seven Network in 1964? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What was the name of the music show that first aired on the Seven Network in 1957?

Answer: Hit Parade

 "Hit Parade" aired from 1956 to 1959 on the Seven Network.

The Australian version of "Hit Parade" was based on the American television show of the same name.
2. Bruce Gyngell hosted which music show that first aired on the Nine Network in 1956?

Answer: Name That Tune

 "Name That Tune" aired from 1956 to 1957 and 1975 on the Nine Network.

"Name That Tune" hosts:
Bruce Gyngell-1956
Chuck Falkner-1956 to 1957
Tony Barber 1975
Stuart Wagstaff 1975
3. Graham Kennedy hosted which Australian city tonight show that first aired on the Nine Network in 1957?

Answer: In Melbourne Tonight

 "In Melbourne Tonight" aired from 1957 to 1970 on the Nine Network before he got revived in 1996 with Frankie J Holden as host which lasted until 1998.

In 1970 Graham Kennedy quit as host of "In Melbourne Tonight" and was replaced by four men: Jimmy Hannan, "Ugly" Dave Gray, Bert Newton and Stuart Wagstaff.
4. Bob and Dolly Dyer were the co-hosts of which Seven Network game show?

Answer: Pick A Box

 "Pick A Box" aired from 1957 to 1971 on the Seven Network.

"Pick A Box" started off as a radio show 1948 before it moved to television in 1957 and stayed on the air for 14 years.
5. Bruce Beeby became the host of which game show that first aired on the Seven Network in 1957?

Answer: The Price Is Right

 "The Price Is Right" first aired in 1957 and it continued on air until 2012.

"The Price Is Right" hosts:

Bruce Beeby-1957
Geoff Manion-1958
Keith Walshe-1959
Horrie Dargie-1963
Garry Meadows-1973 to 1974
Ian Turpie-1981 to 1986 and 1989
Larry Emdur-1993 to 1998, 2003 to 2005 and 2012
6. In 1958, Brian Henderson became host of which Nine Network music show?

Answer: Bandstand

 "Bandstand" aired from 1958 to 1972 on the Nine Network with Brian Henderson as host.

"Bandstand" was based on the American television show which was hosted by Dick Clark.
7. Bert Newton hosted which music program in 1959?

Answer: The Bert Newton Show

 "The Bert Newton Show" aired from 1959 to 1960 on the Nine Network.

"The Bert Newton Show" was a music show for singers and bands to perform their hit songs of the day.
8. What variety series first aired on the Nine Network in 1959?

Answer: The Bobby Limb Show

 "The Bobby Limb Show" aired from 1959 to 1964 on the Nine Network.

"The Bobby Limb Show" cast included Dawn Lake, Johnny O'Connor and The Delltones.
9. Which ABC series aimed at kids first aired in 1959?

Answer: Mr Squiggle

 "Mr Squiggle" aired from 1959 to 1999 on the ABC.

"Mr Squiggle" was a wooden puppet created by Norman Hetherington which drew from his nose on every episode.
10. Australian music legend Johnny O'Keefe hosted which music program in 1959?

Answer: The Six O'Clock Rock

 "The Six O'Clock Rock" aired from 1959 to 1962 on the ABC.

Johnny O'Keefe hosted "The Six O'Clock Rock" from 1959 to 1961 before Tanya Haynesworth and Chet Clark took over as the co-hosts in 1962.
11. Ron Casey hosted which sports show on the Seven Network?

Answer: World Of Sport

 "World Of Sport" aired from 1959 to 1987 on the Seven Network.

"World Of Sport" hosts included Ron Casey, Sandy Roberts and Bill Collins.
12. Which current affairs program first aired on the ABC in 1961?

Answer: Four Corners

 "Four Corners" aired from 1961 to 2014 on the ABC.

"Four Corners" presenters included Michael Charlton, Mike Willesee, Caroline Jones and Kerry O'Brian.
13. Eric Baume became the inaugural host of which panel show?

Answer: Beauty and The Beast

 "Beauty and The Beast" aired on the Seven Network from 1963 to 1972, Ten Network from 1982 to 2002 and W Channel on Foxtel from 2005 to 2007.

"Beauty and The Beast" hosts included Eric Baume, Stuart Wagstaff, Rex Mossop, John Laws and Stan Zemanek.
14. Which talent show had Bert Newton as host during its twenty-four years on the air?

Answer: New Faces

 "New Faces" aired on the Nine Network from 1963 to 1985 before it got revived in 1992 on the Ten Network which lasted until 1993.

Some of the "New Faces" contestants who become stars included Keith Urban, Daryl Somers, Paul Hogan and Julia Morris.
15. Which police drama series that starred Mike Preston first aired on the Seven Network in 1964?

Answer: Homicide

 "Homicide" aired from 1964 to 1977 on the Seven Network.

"Homicide" cast members included Mike Preston, Bud Tingwell, John Stanton, Norman Yemm and Les Dayman.
Source: Author wwe84

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