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Quiz about Australian TV Shows Vol7
Quiz about Australian TV Shows Vol7

Australian TV Shows Vol.7 Trivia Quiz


Volume 7 deals with Australian television shows that aired between 1986 to 1989.

A multiple-choice quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
370,297
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
12 / 15
Plays
345
Question 1 of 15
1. David Stratton and Margaret Pomeranz were the original hosts of which review show that first aired on SBS in 1986? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Rebecca Gilling played Stephanie Harper in which drama series that first aired on the Ten Network in 1986? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Don Burke hosted which lifestyle show that first aired on the Nine Network in 1987? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. The Kelly family were the central characters in which sitcom that first aired on the Seven Network in 1987? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. The catchphrase "Shame, shame, shame" was spoken on which current affairs show that first aired on the Seven Network in 1987? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. John Wood starred in what courtroom drama that first aired on the Seven Network in 1987? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Iggy Pop's song "Real Wild Child" is the opening theme to what music show that first aired on the ABC in 1987? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. What music video show first aired on the Ten Network in 1987? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. The characters Kylie Mole, Uncle Arthur and Con The Fruiterer were part of which sketch comedy show that first aired on the Ten Network in 1988? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Summer Bay is the location of which soap opera that first aired on the Seven Network in 1988? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. What show that was aimed at pre-schoolers first aired on the Ten Network in 1988? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. Which police soap opera first aired on the Ten Network in 1988? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. What was the name of Graham Kennedy's news show that first aired on the Nine Network in 1988? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. Radha Mitchell starred in which children's show that first aired on the ABC in 1988? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. Effie was a character in which sitcom that first aired on the Seven Network in 1989? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. David Stratton and Margaret Pomeranz were the original hosts of which review show that first aired on SBS in 1986?

Answer: The Movie Show

"The Movie Show" aired from 1986 to 2008 on SBS.

"The Movie Show" hosts:

David Stratton and Margaret Pomeranz - 1986 to 2004
Megan Spencer - 2004 to 2006
Fenella Kernebone - 2004 to 2006
Jamie Leonarder - 2004 to 2006
Marc Fennell - 2004 to 2006
Lisa Hensley and Michael Adams - 2007 to 2008
2. Rebecca Gilling played Stephanie Harper in which drama series that first aired on the Ten Network in 1986?

Answer: Return To Eden

"Return To Eden" aired for one season in 1986 on the Ten Network.

"Return To Eden" cast members included Rebecca Gilling, James Smillie, Peta Toppano and Megan Williams.
3. Don Burke hosted which lifestyle show that first aired on the Nine Network in 1987?

Answer: Burke's Backyard

"Burke's Backyard" aired from 1987 to 2004 on the Nine Network.

"Burke's Backyard" began as a radio show on Sydney's AM station 2UE.
4. The Kelly family were the central characters in which sitcom that first aired on the Seven Network in 1987?

Answer: Hey Dad..!

"Hey Dad..!" aired from 1987 to 1994 on the Seven Network.

"Hey Dad..!" cast members included Robert Hughes, Julie McGregor, Simone Buchanan, Sarah Monahan, Rachael Back, Belinda Emmett, Mark Owen-Taylor, Ben Oxenbould and Matthew Krok.
5. The catchphrase "Shame, shame, shame" was spoken on which current affairs show that first aired on the Seven Network in 1987?

Answer: Hinch

"Hinch" aired from 1987 to 1994.

"Hinch" aired on the Seven Network before it switched channels to the Ten Network in 1992.
6. John Wood starred in what courtroom drama that first aired on the Seven Network in 1987?

Answer: Rafferty's Rules

"Rafferty's Rules" aired from 1987 to 1990 on the Seven Network.

"Rafferty's Rules" cast members included John Wood, Catherine Wilkin, Andrew McFarlane and Simon Chilvers.
7. Iggy Pop's song "Real Wild Child" is the opening theme to what music show that first aired on the ABC in 1987?

Answer: Rage

"Rage" aired from 1987 to 2014 on the ABC.

Iggy Pop song "Real Wild Child" was the opening theme to "Rage" from the beginning.
8. What music video show first aired on the Ten Network in 1987?

Answer: Video Hits

"Video Hits" aired from 1987 to 2011 on the Ten Network.

In 2004 Axle Whitehead and Kelly Cavuoto became the first hosts of the revamped "Video Hits".

"Video Hits" hosts:
Axle Whitehead - 2004 to 2006
Kelly Cavuoto - 2004
Nathan Sapsford - 2007 to 2008
Hayden Guppy - 2009
Faustina "Fuzzy" Agolley - 2006 to 2011
Dylan Lewis - 2010 to 2011
9. The characters Kylie Mole, Uncle Arthur and Con The Fruiterer were part of which sketch comedy show that first aired on the Ten Network in 1988?

Answer: The Comedy Company

"The Comedy Company" aired from 1988 to 1990 on the Ten Network.

"The Comedy Company" cast members included Mary-Anne Fahey, Glenn Robbins, Mark Mitchell, Russell Gilbert and Kym Gyngell.
10. Summer Bay is the location of which soap opera that first aired on the Seven Network in 1988?

Answer: Home and Away

"Home and Away" aired from 1988 to 2014 on the Seven Network.

"Home and Away" alumni includes Judy Nunn, Kate Ritchie, Robert Mammone, Luke Jacobz, Axle Whitehead, Luke Mitchell, Jay Laga'aia, Lincoln Lewis, Rebekah Elmaloglou, Ryan "Whippet" Clark, Todd Lasance, Dieter Brummer, Cornelia Francis, Jodi Gordon, Bernard Curry, Tempany Deckert, Kimberley Cooper, Rebecca Breeds, Melissa George, Esther Anderson, Les Hill, Rhys Wakefield, Isla Fisher, Samara Weaving, Rhiannon Fish, Sonia Todd, Tammin Sursok, Nick Hardcastle, Daniel Amalm, Conrad Coleby, Tim Campbell, Bob Morley, Alex Papps, Isabel Lucas, Jessica Tovey, Marcus Graham, Justine Clarke, Charlotte Best, Indiana Evans, Ryan Kwanten, Bec Hewitt, Chris Hemsworth, Dee Smart, Elizabeth Lackey, Craig McLachlan, Nicholas Bishop, Julian McMahon, Sharni Vinson, Dannii Minogue, Holly Brisley, Samuel Atwell, Stephanie Jacobsen, Kip Gamblin, Brenton Thwaites, Justin Melvey, Debra Byrne, Callan Mulvey, Guy Pearce, Naomi Watts, Kimberley Joseph, Toni Pearen, Heath Ledger and Daniel Goddard.
11. What show that was aimed at pre-schoolers first aired on the Ten Network in 1988?

Answer: Mulligrubs

"Mulligrubs" aired from 1988 to 1996 on the Ten Network.

"Mulligrubs'" most famous feature was a face on screen consisting of just eyes, eyebrows, nose and mouth.
12. Which police soap opera first aired on the Ten Network in 1988?

Answer: Richmond Hill

"Richmond Hill" aired for one season in 1988.

"Richmond Hill" cast members included Ross Higgins, Paula Duncan, Ashley Paske, Emily Symons and Tim Elston.
13. What was the name of Graham Kennedy's news show that first aired on the Nine Network in 1988?

Answer: Graham Kennedy's News Show

"Graham Kennedy's News Show aka Coast To Coast" aired from 1988 to 1989 on the Nine Network.

The co-hosts with Graham Kennedy during the show's run were Ken Sutcliffe and John Mangos.
14. Radha Mitchell starred in which children's show that first aired on the ABC in 1988?

Answer: Sugar and Spice

"Sugar and Spice" aired from 1988 to 1989 on the ABC.

"Sugar and Spice" cast members included Radha Mitchell, Michelle Kearley and Matthew Newton.
15. Effie was a character in which sitcom that first aired on the Seven Network in 1989?

Answer: Acropolis Now

"Acropolis Now" aired from 1989 to 1992 on the Seven Network.

"Acropolis Now" cast members included Nick Giannopoulos, George Kapiniaris, Simon Palomares, Mary Coustas and Tracey Callander.
Source: Author wwe84

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