FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

Oh No! It's A Canadian Show! Trivia Quiz

I'm a proud Canadian, except when it comes to TV! We produce countless shows with flimsy plots and lame punchlines. How many of these unfunny-and sometimes unwatchable-duds do you remember? No offense intended to players who actually liked these shows.

A multiple-choice quiz by magpie8. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
magpie8

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
64,108

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
13 / 20

Plays
2151

Awards
Editor's Choice

Last 3 plays: Guest 136 (0/20), Guest 216 (10/20), Guest 174 (15/20).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 20

1. Easiest question first: What was the name of the dishevelled, dirty toque-wearing, and generally cranky character on 'The Beachcombers'? Hint

Fossil

Relic

Caveman

Artefact

NEXT>

Question 2 of 20

2. Don Adams, best known for his role on decent television show 'Get Smart' came north of the border when his career sagged to star in which Canadian sitcom? Hint

'Give It Up'

'Make It Stop'

'Put That Down!'

'Check It Out'

NEXT>

Question 3 of 20

3. 'Boogie's Diner', an 80's sitcom about a restaurant-slash-clothing store starred which of the following actors from 'Too Close For Comfort'? Hint

Ted Knight

Nancy Dussault

Audrey Meadows

Jim J. Bullock

NEXT>

Question 4 of 20

4. A sickeningly sweet kids show featuring a too-cute-for-words elephant mascot was hosted by Sharon, Lois, and....?

Answer: (Four Letters)

NEXT>

Question 5 of 20

5. I was a Canadian country singer, who hosted a weekly variety show featuring a parade of 'talents' from the land of the maple leaf. Who was I? Hint

Tommy Hunter

Ronny Winter

Bobby Sandler

Johnny Cantor

NEXT>

Question 6 of 20

6. True or False: There was once a Canadian game show called 'Just Like Mom', in which children would prepare disgusting food for their moms to taste.

Answer: (You can write T,F,True or False)

NEXT>

Question 7 of 20

7. 'Jeopardy' host Alex Trebek cut his television teeth on which Canadian game show? Hint

'Reach For The Top'

'Supermarket Sweep'

'Definition'

'Talkabout'

NEXT>

Question 8 of 20

8. A television 'drama' series about a veterinarian and his two kids was known by what name? Hint

'Animal Island'

'Danger Bay'

'Wild Cove'

'Wolf Creek'

NEXT>

Question 9 of 20

9. Which of the following was NOT the name of a Canadian game show? Hint

'Forks and Spoons'

'The New Liars Club'

'Love Handles'

'Acting Crazy'

NEXT>

Question 10 of 20

10. Who was the main character in 'The Littlest Hobo'? Hint

A Clown

A Cop

A Dog

A Hobo

NEXT>

Question 11 of 20

11. Staying with that show, what was the name of 'The Littlest Hobo''s theme song? Hint

'It's A New Day'

'Don't Look Back'

'Maybe Tomorrow'

'Hobo Blues'

NEXT>

Question 12 of 20

12. I was a weekly show about a police officer and his canine sidekick, who joined forces to solve crimes. What was my name? Hint

'Harry and the Hound'

'Badge and Beagle'

'Canine and Company'

'Katts and Dog'

NEXT>

Question 13 of 20

13. What was the name of Larry King's mother on 'King of Kensington'? Hint

Phyllis

Gladys

Janice

Eunice

NEXT>

Question 14 of 20

14. What was the name of the local eatery on 'The Beachcombers'? Hint

Cabot's Cove

Molly's Reach

Darwin's Diner

Relic's Find

NEXT>

Question 15 of 20

15. What was the name of the mascot from long-running kids show 'The Polka Dot Door'? Hint

Pokie Pete

Hokey Pokey

Polkaroo

Polka Dottie

NEXT>

Question 16 of 20

16. Who was NOT a regular panelist on the so-called 'game show', 'Front Page Challenge'? Hint

Gordon Sinclair

Pierre Berton

Farley Mowat

Betty Kennedy

NEXT>

Question 17 of 20

17. What was the name of the thankfully short-lived sitcom that was set at a Quebec ski lodge? Hint

'Snow Job'

'Ski Lift!'

'Bunny Slope'

'Mount Mayhem'

NEXT>

Question 18 of 20

18. So-called comedian Steve Smith starred in a comedy variety show with which family member? Hint

His Father

His Wife

His Brother

His Daughter

NEXT>

Question 19 of 20

19. What was the name of the sitcom set in a Montreal nightclub in the 1920's? Hint

'Flappers'

'Speak-Easy!'

'Bootleggers'

'Cigarette Girls'

NEXT>

Question 20 of 20

20. Finally, which of the following gemstones is also the name of an 80's detective show featuring a divorced couple? Hint

'Emeralds'

'Sapphires'

'Rubies'

'Diamonds'

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Most Recent Scores

Dec 18 2024 : Guest 136: 0/20
Dec 16 2024 : Guest 216: 10/20
Dec 15 2024 : Guest 174: 15/20
Dec 14 2024 : Guest 216: 11/20
Dec 03 2024 : snhha: 20/20
Nov 24 2024 : Guest 99: 16/20
Nov 08 2024 : Guest 68: 15/20
Oct 27 2024 : Guest 99: 17/20
Oct 25 2024 : Guest 31: 7/20

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Easiest question first: What was the name of the dishevelled, dirty toque-wearing, and generally cranky character on 'The Beachcombers'?

Answer: Relic

Played by Robert Clothier, he was the irritating arch-rival of main character Nick, played by Bruno Gerussi.

2. Don Adams, best known for his role on decent television show 'Get Smart' came north of the border when his career sagged to star in which Canadian sitcom?

Answer: 'Check It Out'

His character was that of an unhappy supermarket manager, but his unhappiness could never match that of the viewers who were forced to watch this bomb.

3. 'Boogie's Diner', an 80's sitcom about a restaurant-slash-clothing store starred which of the following actors from 'Too Close For Comfort'?

Answer: Jim J. Bullock

An unfunny attempt at capitalizing on the popularity of 80's fashions, it was a neon and mesh-laden nightmare. When its humour fell flat, it followed the preachy trend of many 1980's shows, and introduced 'serious' plotlines, such as the problems of homelessness and shoplifting.

4. A sickeningly sweet kids show featuring a too-cute-for-words elephant mascot was hosted by Sharon, Lois, and....?

Answer: Bram

Featuring the theme song 'Skin-a-ma-rink-a-dink-a-dink', which made Barney's tune seem hip, it was indescribably bad.

5. I was a Canadian country singer, who hosted a weekly variety show featuring a parade of 'talents' from the land of the maple leaf. Who was I?

Answer: Tommy Hunter

Some decent bands actually made their debut on this cheese-fest.

6. True or False: There was once a Canadian game show called 'Just Like Mom', in which children would prepare disgusting food for their moms to taste.

Answer: True

Hosted by Fergie Olver and Catherine Swing, the show forced the moms to eat the dishes--usually something like ketchup, bacon and ice cream--then try to identify which one was created by their kid.

7. 'Jeopardy' host Alex Trebek cut his television teeth on which Canadian game show?

Answer: 'Reach For The Top'

At one point, poor old Alex wasn't even the host of this high school quiz program, just the lowly sidekick who would show which team was playing which in the weeks to come.

8. A television 'drama' series about a veterinarian and his two kids was known by what name?

Answer: 'Danger Bay'

Why it was called 'Danger Bay' is still a great Canadian mystery, since the most dangerous thing that would happen on any given week was that someone's turtle would bite them.

9. Which of the following was NOT the name of a Canadian game show?

Answer: 'Forks and Spoons'

Okay, maybe that was too easy. But in Canada, it could have happened.

10. Who was the main character in 'The Littlest Hobo'?

Answer: A Dog

A german shepherd called London, the dog wandered from town to town seeking to help those in need, a la Lassie. By the way, last time I checked my Oxford, 'littlest' wasn't a word. However, a player has informed me that the word is now listed in the Random House College Dictionary.

11. Staying with that show, what was the name of 'The Littlest Hobo''s theme song?

Answer: 'Maybe Tomorrow'

Written by Kevin McCory, that annoying song was impossible to get out of your head. Come on, admit it--you're humming it now, aren't you?

12. I was a weekly show about a police officer and his canine sidekick, who joined forces to solve crimes. What was my name?

Answer: 'Katts and Dog'

Also known at one time as 'Rin Tin Tin K9 Cop', this offering brought Canadian television to a new nadir.

13. What was the name of Larry King's mother on 'King of Kensington'?

Answer: Gladys

Played by Helene Winston, Gladys was Larry's meddling, overprotective mom. I don't know about you, but after watching that grime-covered set, I always felt like having a bath.

14. What was the name of the local eatery on 'The Beachcombers'?

Answer: Molly's Reach

Nick operated his office out of that depressing diner, where they only ever seemed to serve coffee and pie, both of which looked grey (or maybe that was just my TV set).

15. What was the name of the mascot from long-running kids show 'The Polka Dot Door'?

Answer: Polkaroo

Too cheap to hire an extra to fill the giant dot-covered costume, the producers forced the male co-host to step into the role. Even to three-year-olds, the ruse was obvious, since Polkaroo and the host were never in the same shot!

16. Who was NOT a regular panelist on the so-called 'game show', 'Front Page Challenge'?

Answer: Farley Mowat

To me, watching 'Front Page Challenge' was about as exciting as watching the ink dry on the newspapers from which they chose their topics.

17. What was the name of the thankfully short-lived sitcom that was set at a Quebec ski lodge?

Answer: 'Snow Job'

Perhaps the most unpopular Canadian show ever produced, it lasted only a season or two. The only thing worse than the humour was the theme song, 'Snow Job...is no job at all!'

18. So-called comedian Steve Smith starred in a comedy variety show with which family member?

Answer: His Wife

A project with his wife, Morag, the show was called 'Smith and Smith'. I feel I should refrain from commenting on its content. Smith is now better known as 'Red Green'.

19. What was the name of the sitcom set in a Montreal nightclub in the 1920's?

Answer: 'Flappers'

Starring Susan Roman as May, the largely forgettable show somehow lasted three seasons.

20. Finally, which of the following gemstones is also the name of an 80's detective show featuring a divorced couple?

Answer: 'Diamonds'

Trying to cash in on the popularity of 'Moonlighting', the show featured Nicholas Campbell and Peggy Smithhart. Hope you enjoyed the quiz! Now go watch some GOOD TV!

Source: Author magpie8

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor Gamemaster1967 before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.