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Quiz about Australian TV Shows Vol8
Quiz about Australian TV Shows Vol8

Australian TV Shows Vol.8 Trivia Quiz


Volume 8 is all about Australian television shows that first aired between 1989 and 1990.

A multiple-choice quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
370,298
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
12 / 15
Plays
298
Last 3 plays: Guest 49 (14/15), Guest 124 (13/15), Guest 65 (15/15).
Question 1 of 15
1. Ann-Marie Biggar was the original host of which children's program that first aired on the Seven Network in 1989? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Ann Sanders and Roger Climpson at one time have hosted which factual crime show that first aired on the Seven Network in 1989? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Wendy Harmer hosted which comedy series that first aired on the ABC in 1989? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. Westside was the location of which soap opera that first aired on the Ten Network in 1989? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. Annette Shun Wah was the host of which short film series that first aired on SBS in 1989? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. Steve Vizard, Peter Moon and Magda Szubanski starred in which sketch show that first aired on the Seven Network in 1989? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. The character Dr William Sharp was the central figure in which medical drama series that first aired on the ABC in 1989? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. Stuart Littlemore was the first host of which media show that first aired on the ABC in 1989? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. Andrew Denton hosted which comedy talk show that first aired on the ABC in 1989? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Gary Sweet starred which New South Wales rescue drama that first aired on the ABC in 1989? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. The West family lived in a lighthouse in what children's show that first aired on the Seven Network in 1989? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. Graham Kennedy, Jo Beth Taylor and Shelley Craft have all hosted which video show that first aired on the Nine Network in 1990? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. Peter Cundall was the original host of which lifestyle show that first aired on the ABC in 1990? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. Kerry O'Brien was the first host of which current affairs show that first aired on the ABC in 1990? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. Larry Emdur hosted which game show that first aired on the Seven Network in 1990? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Dec 06 2024 : Guest 49: 14/15
Nov 25 2024 : Guest 124: 13/15
Nov 23 2024 : Guest 65: 15/15
Nov 15 2024 : Guest 1: 10/15

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Ann-Marie Biggar was the original host of which children's program that first aired on the Seven Network in 1989?

Answer: Agro's Cartoon Connection

"Agro's Cartoon Connection" aired from 1989 to 1997 on the Seven Network.

"Agro's Cartoon Connection" hosts included Ann-Marie Biggar and Teresa Livingstone.
2. Ann Sanders and Roger Climpson at one time have hosted which factual crime show that first aired on the Seven Network in 1989?

Answer: Australia's Most Wanted

"Australia's Most Wanted" aired from 1989 to 1999 on the Seven Network and 1999 on the Nine Network.

"Australia's Most Wanted" hosts have included Bryan Marshall, Ann Sanders, Sarah Henderson, Roger Climpson and Hugh Riminton.
3. Wendy Harmer hosted which comedy series that first aired on the ABC in 1989?

Answer: The Big Gig

"The Big Gig" aired from 1989 to 1991 on the ABC.

"The Big Gig" cast members included Wendy Harmer, Glynn Nicholas and Jean Kittson.
4. Westside was the location of which soap opera that first aired on the Ten Network in 1989?

Answer: E Street

"E Street" aired from 1989 to 1993 on the Ten Network.

"E Street" cast members included Penny Cook, Diane Craig, Tony Martin, Alyssa-Jane Cook, Leslie Dayman, Noel Hodda, Toni Pearen, Marcus Graham, Kelley Abbey, Bruce Samazan, Melissa Tkautz, Kate Raison, Adrian Lee, Simon Baker, Rebecca Rigg and Melissa Bell.
5. Annette Shun Wah was the host of which short film series that first aired on SBS in 1989?

Answer: Eat Carpet

"Eat Carpet" aired from 1989 to 2005 on SBS.

The short films on "Eat Carpet" range from 2 minutes to 24 minutes in length.
6. Steve Vizard, Peter Moon and Magda Szubanski starred in which sketch show that first aired on the Seven Network in 1989?

Answer: Fast Forward

"Fast Forward" aired from 1989 to 1992 on the Seven Network.

"Fast Forward" cast included Steve Vizard, Peter Moon, Magda Szubanski, Jane Turner, Marg Downey, Michael Veitch and Gina Riley.
7. The character Dr William Sharp was the central figure in which medical drama series that first aired on the ABC in 1989?

Answer: G.P.

"G.P." aired from 1989 to 1996 on the ABC.

"G.P." cast members included Michael Craig, John McTernan, Denise Roberts, Michael O'Neill, Steve Bisley and Lenka Kripac.
8. Stuart Littlemore was the first host of which media show that first aired on the ABC in 1989?

Answer: Media Watch

"Media Watch" aired from 1989 to 2014 on the ABC.

"Media Watch" hosts have included Stuart Littlemore, Richard Ackland, Paul Barry, David Marr, Liz Jackson, Monica Attard and Jonathan Holmes.
9. Andrew Denton hosted which comedy talk show that first aired on the ABC in 1989?

Answer: The Money or The Gun

"The Money or The Gun" aired from 1989 to 1990 on the ABC.

In each episode of "The Money or The Gun" a guest had to sing Led Zeppelin's "Stairway To Heaven".
10. Gary Sweet starred which New South Wales rescue drama that first aired on the ABC in 1989?

Answer: Police Rescue

"Police Rescue" aired from 1989 to 1996 on the ABC.

"Police Rescue" cast members included Gary Sweet, Sonia Todd, Steve Bastoni, Marshall Napier, Steve Bisley, Tammy MacIntosh, Frankie J Holden and John Clayton.
11. The West family lived in a lighthouse in what children's show that first aired on the Seven Network in 1989?

Answer: Round The Twist

"Round The Twist" aired on the Seven Network in 1989 before the show switches to the ABC for 3 series in 1992, 2000 and 2001.

"Round The Twist" cast members included Richard Moir, Rian McLean, Tasmin West, Frankie J Holden, Mark Mitchell and Robyn Gibbes.

"Round The Twist" was based a series of books by Australian author Paul Jennings.
12. Graham Kennedy, Jo Beth Taylor and Shelley Craft have all hosted which video show that first aired on the Nine Network in 1990?

Answer: Australia's Funniest Home Video Show

"Australia's Funniest Home Video Show" aired from 1990 to 2014 on the Nine Network.

"Australia's Funniest Home Video Show" hosts have included Graham Kennedy, Jacki McDonald, Lisa Patrick, Jo Beth Taylor, Catriona Rowntree, Kim Kilbey, Toni Pearen and Shelley Craft.
13. Peter Cundall was the original host of which lifestyle show that first aired on the ABC in 1990?

Answer: Gardening Australia

"Gardening Australia" aired from 1990 to 2014 on the ABC.


"Gardening Australia" hosts have included Peter Cundall, Stephen Ryan and Costa Georgiadis.
14. Kerry O'Brien was the first host of which current affairs show that first aired on the ABC in 1990?

Answer: Lateline

"Lateline" aired from 1990 to 2014 on the ABC.

"Lateline" hosts have included Kerry O'Brien, Maxine McKew, Tony Jones, Ali Moore and Emma Alberici.
15. Larry Emdur hosted which game show that first aired on the Seven Network in 1990?

Answer: The Main Event

"The Main Event" aired from 1990 to 1992 on the Seven Network.

"The Main Event" consisted of celebrities going against each other in a series of 5 rounds.
Source: Author wwe84

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