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Mixed Game Shows Trivia Quiz

A mixed quiz on game shows. Have fun everyone!

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

Author
dg_dave

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
145,777

Updated
Mar 04 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
4963

Last 3 plays: lgholden (5/10), Guest 15 (4/10), Guest 205 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In "The Price Is Right," how many pricing games are played in a one hour episode? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many people played in "Blockbusters" hosted by Bill Cullen? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. Did David Ruprecht ever dress in a suit as host of "Supermarket Sweep"?

Yes

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Question 4 of 10

4. Other than "The Price Is Right," has Bob Barker hosted any other game shows?

Yes

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Question 5 of 10

5. What has been the shortest life span of a game show? Hint

1 episode

1 season

1 month

3 months

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following was called "the most dangerous game in America"? Hint

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire

Winning Lines

Greed

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Question 7 of 10

7. How much was the most "Press Your Luck" gave away in one episode? Hint

$106,735

$110,237

$102,992

$125,934

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many panelists were in "To Tell The Truth" in the 20th century? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. How much money could one win in "Card Sharks" with Bob Eubanks as host on the "Money Cards"? Hint

$14,400

$28,800

$32,000

$16,000

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Question 10 of 10

10. In which decade did the famous quiz show scandals occur? Hint

1970's

1960's

1950's

1940's

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In "The Price Is Right," how many pricing games are played in a one hour episode?

Answer: 6

The one hour shows carry six pricing games, and the 30 minute ones three.

2. How many people played in "Blockbusters" hosted by Bill Cullen?

Answer: 3

There were three who played, one contestant in the red podium, and two in the white podium.

3. Did David Ruprecht ever dress in a suit as host of "Supermarket Sweep"?

Answer: Yes

In a few episodes from the 2000 season, he was more formally dressed than in the Lifetime Network's 1990 season.

4. Other than "The Price Is Right," has Bob Barker hosted any other game shows?

Answer: Yes

Barker has hosted "Truth or Consequences" as well in the 1950's.

5. What has been the shortest life span of a game show?

Answer: 1 episode

Jackie Gleason's "You're In The Picture" only lasted one episode before becoming a comedy hour. It aired on January 20, 1960.

6. Which of the following was called "the most dangerous game in America"?

Answer: Greed

All of these game shows had a $1 million jackpot prize, but "Greed" was "the most dangerous."

7. How much was the most "Press Your Luck" gave away in one episode?

Answer: $110,237

Michael Larson (d. 2-1999) won $110,237 on "Press Your Luck" in one episode. It was replayed for the first time since its original air date of June 8 and 11, 1984 as "Big Bucks: The 'Press Your Luck' Scandal" by the Game Show Network in 2003.

8. How many panelists were in "To Tell The Truth" in the 20th century?

Answer: 4

There were four panelists in every induction of "TTTT," and three contestants trying to pass as the same person.

9. How much money could one win in "Card Sharks" with Bob Eubanks as host on the "Money Cards"?

Answer: $32,000

In Jim Perry's version, you could only win $28,800 as the second row gave you $200 also. In Eubanks' version, the second row was increased to $400, and a contestant could win up to $32,000.

10. In which decade did the famous quiz show scandals occur?

Answer: 1950's

The game show "21" caused a serious quiz show scandal in the mid 1950's as a contestant was suspected of cheating. The movie "Quiz Show" relives some of those moments of television history.

Source: Author dg_dave

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