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Quiz about Long Lasting and Loved Television Shows Part 1

Long Lasting and Loved Television Shows - Part 1 Quiz

Since the advent of TV only a small handful of shows have passed the test of time. This quiz will cover show that lasted at least 8 seasons.

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

Author
grisham

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
391,189

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

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Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. This was the first TV western to air 600 episodes. Hint

Gunsmoke

F Troop

Have Gun Will Travel

Zorro

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Question 2 of 10

2. This long-running comedy was set in an army field hospital during the Korean War.
Hint

M*A*S*H

Radar

The Doctors

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Question 3 of 10

3. This children's show, which also appeals to some adults, has a grouchy green monster among its cast. Hint

Mister Roger's Neighborhood

Sesame Street

Reading Rainbow

Magical Schoolbus

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which show first aired in 1954 and was still airing at the end of 2017? Some of the shows host were Jack Paar, Steve Allen and Conan O'Brien. Hint

Late Night

The Tonight Show

Saturday Night Live

Nightly News

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Question 5 of 10

5. This animated show about a family in Springfield first aired in 1989.
Hint

The Simpsons

The Jetsons

The Flintsones

The Honeymooners

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Question 6 of 10

6. This show about a family in the mid 1800s, where the widowed father and his three sons ran the Ponderosa Ranch, ran for 14 seasons. Hint

Little House on the Prairie

Bonanza

The Waltons

My Three Sons

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Question 7 of 10

7. This TV favorite about a collie who always seemed to know when her help was needed first aired in 1954. Hint

Beethoven

Flipper

Rin Tin Tin

Lassie

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which TV sitcom stars a group of adult science geeks in Pasadena, California who highlight their deficiencies and awkwardness together with their brilliance? Hint

The Big Bang Theory

21 Jump Street

Geektown

The Steven Hawking Show

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Question 9 of 10

9. This long-running TV show about a Queens family with a very opinionated father, had 7 (yes, 7) spin-offs. The theme song was: "Those Were the Days". Hint

Sanford & Son

Eight is Enough

The Partridge Family

All in the Family

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Question 10 of 10

10. This 1970s police show, set in a tropical setting, also won accolades for its theme song. Hint

Hawaii 5-0

Texas Ranger

Miami Vice

In the Heat of the Night

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This was the first TV western to air 600 episodes.

Answer: Gunsmoke

This western aired from 1955-75 with a total of 635 shows. It was the longest running TV serial western before 2015. "Gunsmoke" was also a radio show which started before the TV series.

2. This long-running comedy was set in an army field hospital during the Korean War.

Answer: M*A*S*H

The final show of "M*A*S*H" was such an event that the informal name for people watching it together was a mash-bash.

"M*A*S*H" was on from 1972-83 with 256 episodes.

3. This children's show, which also appeals to some adults, has a grouchy green monster among its cast.

Answer: Sesame Street

Yes, Oscar the Grouch was a regular on "Sesame Street".
The star of the show was of course a tall, yellow, talking bird - Big Bird.
It began running in 1969.

4. Which show first aired in 1954 and was still airing at the end of 2017? Some of the shows host were Jack Paar, Steve Allen and Conan O'Brien.

Answer: The Tonight Show

Johnny Carson was the host most famously attached to this show, hosting 4531 episodes according to Wikipedia, though Jay Leno made more appearances, 4610, in two periods as host of the show - from 1992-2009 and 2010-14. Some of the other hosts over the years included Art Linkletter, Merv Griffin, Joey Bishop and the incomparable Groucho Marx.

5. This animated show about a family in Springfield first aired in 1989.

Answer: The Simpsons

Homer has actually succeeded in getting the word "Doh" to be included in the Oxford English Dictionary.
The show actually started as a series of animated sketches for the "Tracy Ullman Show" and after 3 successful years broke off into its own time slot.

6. This show about a family in the mid 1800s, where the widowed father and his three sons ran the Ponderosa Ranch, ran for 14 seasons.

Answer: Bonanza

The theme song for "Bonanza" was chosen by the Western Writers of America in 2010 as one of the Top 100 Western songs of all time.
Of the kids, Michael Landon and Pernell Roberts both went on to star in their own shows. Dan Blocker died suddenly during a routine surgery while "Bonanza" was still in its 13th season.
Lorne Greene, the Jewish Canadian-born "father" of the Cartwright family went on to star in many TV shows - some as a major character and others in cameo appearances.

7. This TV favorite about a collie who always seemed to know when her help was needed first aired in 1954.

Answer: Lassie

"Lassie" ran for 17 seasons in its original setting while Lassie lived with a family and then another 2 years while she was alone.
Rin Tin Tin was a German Shepherd whose tv life ran concurrent to Lassie though ending much sooner.
Beethoven was a St. Bernard in the movie and tv series which followed.
Flipper was a dolphin.

8. Which TV sitcom stars a group of adult science geeks in Pasadena, California who highlight their deficiencies and awkwardness together with their brilliance?

Answer: The Big Bang Theory

A prequel spin-off, "Young Sheldon", started in 2017.
"Big Bang Theory" premiered in 2007.
The science is always checked before going on air.

9. This long-running TV show about a Queens family with a very opinionated father, had 7 (yes, 7) spin-offs. The theme song was: "Those Were the Days".

Answer: All in the Family

Among the spin-offs were "Maude", "The Jeffersons", and "Archie Bunker's Place".
Because of the impact it had on American society I had to include this even though officially it wasn't 10 seasons long and anyway, although the show lasted "only" 8 seasons with over 200 episodes. "Archie Bunker's Place" was a continuation which lasted another 4 seasons.

10. This 1970s police show, set in a tropical setting, also won accolades for its theme song.

Answer: Hawaii 5-0

Called 5-0 because Hawaii was the 50th state in the Union, this show has had a revival with the show being recast and continued.
The first run was from 1968-80 with the new series starting in 2010.
The famous theme song, was actually re-recorded later and made it to number 4 on the charts. Da-da-da-bum-bum-buuuuuum.

Source: Author grisham

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