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'Countdown' - The Music Show Trivia Quiz

In the 1960's we had 'Bandstand'. In the 1970's it was 'Countdown', see how much you remember.

A multiple-choice quiz by mandamoo. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
mandamoo

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
120,357

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
315

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In what year did 'Countdown' make its television debut? Hint

1971

1973

1972

1974

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Question 2 of 10

2. What night of the week did 'Countdown' air? Hint

Sunday

Friday

Saturday

Thursday

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Question 3 of 10

3. Whose name is synonymous with 'Countdown'? Hint

Donnie Sutherland

Richard Wilkins

Brian Henderson

Ian Meldrum

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Question 4 of 10

4. By what nickname is he better known? Hint

Dolly

Olly

Wally

Molly

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the question innocently posed to Prince Charles when he made a guest appearance? Hint

'How's the Mother Country?'

'How's the wife and kids?'

'How's your mum?'

'How's your father?'

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1975, the year colour television was introduced in Australia, which band kicked off 'Countdown's' first colour show? Hint

Sherbet

Ted Mulry Gang

Hush

Skyhooks

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the name of the music gossip segment? Hint

Hohum

Humdrum

Boardum

Humdinger

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Question 8 of 10

8. What phrase did Molly constantly bleat each time a new album or single was reviewed? Hint

'ya gotta go buy it'

'it's a must'

'it'll change your life'

'do yourself a favour'

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Question 9 of 10

9. Did 'Countdown' ever have celebrity co-hosts?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many songs were in the countdown at the end of each episode? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year did 'Countdown' make its television debut?

Answer: 1974

So began the Sunday evening ritual!

2. What night of the week did 'Countdown' air?

Answer: Sunday

Yep, Sunday was the only night of the week that we kids were allowed to have our dinner in front of the television :)

3. Whose name is synonymous with 'Countdown'?

Answer: Ian Meldrum

Donnie Sutherland hosted 'Sound Unlimited', Brian Henderson -'Bandstand' and Richard Wilkins hosted 'MTV'.

4. By what nickname is he better known?

Answer: Molly

A name given to him by Elton John, I believe.

5. What was the question innocently posed to Prince Charles when he made a guest appearance?

Answer: 'How's your mum?'

A rather embarrassing gaffe! Prince Charles corrected him with 'you mean Her Royal Highness'. Cringe!

6. In 1975, the year colour television was introduced in Australia, which band kicked off 'Countdown's' first colour show?

Answer: Skyhooks

It was indeed the very colourful and theatrical 'Skyhooks'.

7. What was the name of the music gossip segment?

Answer: Humdrum

Molly would fill us in on all the latest music news and gossip.

8. What phrase did Molly constantly bleat each time a new album or single was reviewed?

Answer: 'do yourself a favour'

Yes it was 'do yourself a favour'- ad nauseum!

9. Did 'Countdown' ever have celebrity co-hosts?

Answer: yes

'Countdown' had an array of local and international co-hosts over the years.

10. How many songs were in the countdown at the end of each episode?

Answer: 10

We would wait with baited breath to see which song occupied the #1 position for the week!

Source: Author mandamoo

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