The Spice of Life--TV Style Trivia Quiz

Answer: The Garry Moore Show

"That Wonderful Year" featured songs and sketches relating to a particular year. Garry Moore was a veteran host and his signature crewcut and engaging personality made him one of the most popular and recognizable performers of his time. Three different versions of the show ran between 1950 and 1967 but the most popular was the second version which helped launch the career of Carol Burnett. That version ran from 1958 to 1964.

Answer: Ed Sullivan

In a special issue of "TV Guide" from 1996 Ed was listed as number 50 on their list of the "Fifty Greatest Television Personalities of All Time". The show debuted in June of 1948 to poor reviews, largely due to Sullivan's lack of personality. But it wasn't long before he was to become famous for booking such superstars as Elvis Presley and The Beatles.

Answer: Milton Berle

Milton Berle passed away on March 27, 2002 from colon cancer. He was 93. In December, 2007 he was inducted into the California Hall of Fame by then-Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Answer: Carol Burnett

Carol Burnett's popularity as a TV performer began when she was a regular cast member of "The Garry Moore Show", but she really blossomed when she hosted her own variety show. The regular cast consisted of Harvey Korman, Lyle Waggoner, Vicki Lawrence and Tim Conway. Vicki Lawrence's recurring character Mama led to a spinoff series: "Mama's Family" that was highly successful.

Answer: Dinah Shore

Tennessee-born Francis Rose Shore began her singing career on the radio in 1939, singing with the Ben Bernie Orchestra. She went on to appear on many other radio shows as well as to sing with various big bands. After her prime time variety show ended in 1961 she continued to record and make appearances.

In 1970 she returned to television on a regular basis with a daytime talk and variety show.

Answer: Saturday Night Live With Howard Cosell

Howard Cosell was born Howard Cohen in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He served in the U.S. Army Transportation Corps in World War II and advanced to the rank of major. He came into national prominence as a boxing announcer during the peak era of Muhammed Ali, Joe Frazier and George Foreman.

Answer: Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash's show was a reflection of his love and respect for all kinds of music and artists, with such diverse guests as Bob Dylan and Merle Haggard. His "Ride This Train" segment was a montage of songs devoted to a particular theme, such as truck drivers.

Answer: Donny and Marie Osmond

Peaches and Herb were neither siblings nor a married couple. Randy Parton is Dolly's brother and had a few country hits. Larry and Lorrie Collins were a brother and sister country music act, very popular in the late 50s and early 60s. As for Donny and Marie Osmond, they have had very successful solo careers and their variety show ran from 1976 to 1979.

They reunited several times since leaving television while still pursuing solo careers.

Answer: Flip Wilson

The affable Flip Wilson was born on December 6, 1933 in Jersey City New Jersey. His weekly variety show aired from 1970 through 1974.

Answer: The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

"The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour" began as a summer replacement show for "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour". With an impressive string of hits and rising popularity CBS brought Glen back in January 1969 and his show ran until June of 1972. His theme song was the John Hartford composition "Gentle On My Mind". Hartford and Steve Martin were among several writers for the show.