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They Said It In the 70s Trivia Quiz

These television programs from the 1970s each lent lasting phrases to the American lexicon. How many can you remember?

A multiple-choice quiz by brewster76. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
brewster76

Time
3 mins

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Multiple Choice

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311,437

Updated
Dec 11 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. 1970: This variety show debuted on NBC in the fall of 1970 and quickly became a hit with phrases that were widely copied such as "The devil made me do it" and "What you see is what you get." Name the show. Hint

The Flip Wilson Show

Hee Haw

Rowan and Martin's Laugh In

Saturday Night Live

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Question 2 of 10

2. 1971: The top rated show of the '71-72 season often featured the lead character telling his wife, whom he lovingly called a dingbat, to "stifle yourself." Which television classic is this? Hint

Hogan's Heroes

All in the Family

Marcus Welby, MD

Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman

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Question 3 of 10

3. 1972: What show began its long run during the '72-73 season and featured the phrase "God will getcha for that, Walter"? Hint

The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour

Rhoda

Kojak

Maude

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Question 4 of 10

4. 1973: Which popular cop show that ranked #5 for the '73-74 season featured the memorable closing words "Book 'em, Danno"? Hint

Dragnet

Hawaii Five-O

Mannix

Adam-12

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Question 5 of 10

5. 1974: The second-rated show of the '74-75 season often had the lead character clutching his chest as if having a heart attack and shouting to his dead wife "You hear that, Elizabeth? I'm coming to join ya, honey!" when he wasn't getting his way. Which program was it? Hint

The Jeffersons

Sanford and Son

Chico and the Man

The Rockford Files

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Question 6 of 10

6. 1975: "Up your nose with a rubber hose!" was one of many sayings that made this show popular, especially with teen-agers, when it debuted in the fall of 1975. Name it. Hint

Welcome Back Kotter

Joanie Loves Chachi

Happy Days

Barney Miller

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Question 7 of 10

7. 1976: What was the #2 ranked show of this season that opened with the words "Schlemiel! Schlimazel! Hasenpfeffer Incorporated"? Hint

The Partridge Family

Laverne and Shirley

One Day at a Time

Police Woman

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Question 8 of 10

8. 1977: For the five seasons this show aired, the lead character always received the same greeting whenever she called down to her drunk-sounding doorman
(who was heard but never seen): "Hello, this is Carlton, your doorman." Name this spin-off of another tv classic. Hint

Phyllis

Good Times

Mary Tyler Moore Show

Rhoda

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Question 9 of 10

9. 1978: Four words from this Top 20 show of 1978 say it all: "Ze plane! Ze plane!" Hint

The Love Boat

Fantasy Island

Airplane!

The Bob Newhart Show

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Question 10 of 10

10. 1979: This sitcom ran on CBS from 1976-1984 but peaked in the ratings at #4 during the '79-80 season with signature lines like "Kiss my grits!" Which is it? Hint

The Andy Griffith Show

Benson

The Beverly Hillbillies

Alice

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: The Flip Wilson Show

Flip Wilson was one of the first African-American entertainers to star in a leading role on television. The show also featured well known skits like the "Church of What's Happening Now" and Flip dressed as the female character Geraldine.

2. 1971: The top rated show of the '71-72 season often featured the lead character telling his wife, whom he lovingly called a dingbat, to "stifle yourself." Which television classic is this?

Answer: All in the Family

"All in the Family" producer Norman Lear is said to have wanted veteran actor Mickey Rooney for the lead role of the bigoted father. When Rooney declined because he felt the show wouldn't last more than one season, television history was made when the perfect actor was cast in the role he was meant to play: Carroll O'Connor as Archie Bunker.

3. 1972: What show began its long run during the '72-73 season and featured the phrase "God will getcha for that, Walter"?

Answer: Maude

"Maude" was one of several spin-offs of "All in the Family." Bea Arthur had originated the role of Edith Bunker's cousin, outspoken Maude Findley, on that show in 1972.

4. 1973: Which popular cop show that ranked #5 for the '73-74 season featured the memorable closing words "Book 'em, Danno"?

Answer: Hawaii Five-O

Hawaii Five-O peaked in the Neilson ratings for the '72-73 season. The show's instrumental theme song was a hit song for the Ventures. The character of young cop Danny "Danno" Williams was played by actor James MacArthur, son of legendary playwright Charles MacArthur and actress Helen Hayes.

Answer: Sanford and Son

"Sanford and Son" starred veteran actor/comedian Redd Foxx as junk dealer Fred Sanford. Another hit from the 70s by mega-producer Norman Lear, it was based on a British show called 'Steptoe and Son.'

6. 1975: "Up your nose with a rubber hose!" was one of many sayings that made this show popular, especially with teen-agers, when it debuted in the fall of 1975. Name it.

Answer: Welcome Back Kotter

Welcome Back Kotter launched the career of John Travolta, who portrayed juvenile delinquent Vinnie Barbarino. It also spawned the hit song of the same name by former Lovin' Spoonful frontman John Sebastian.

7. 1976: What was the #2 ranked show of this season that opened with the words "Schlemiel! Schlimazel! Hasenpfeffer Incorporated"?

Answer: Laverne and Shirley

A schlemiel is a Yiddish word for a habitual bungler, while a schlimazel means a born loser. Hasenpfeffer is a traditional German rabbit stew. "Laverne and Shirley" opened with actresses Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams chanting this phrase as they hopscotched down the street.

8. 1977: For the five seasons this show aired, the lead character always received the same greeting whenever she called down to her drunk-sounding doorman (who was heard but never seen): "Hello, this is Carlton, your doorman." Name this spin-off of another tv classic.

Answer: Rhoda

Actress Valerie Harper originated the role of eccentric window dresser Rhoda Morgenstern on the 'Mary Tyler Moore Show'. Carlton was voiced by MTM show creator Lorenzo Music. He went on to greater fame as the voice of cartoon cat Garfield.

9. 1978: Four words from this Top 20 show of 1978 say it all: "Ze plane! Ze plane!"

Answer: Fantasy Island

Who can forget Herve Villechaize running up to the bell tower on the fictional island in the Pacific and uttering his signature phrase? The French Villechaize never achieved similar fame after "Fantasy Island" ended and he fell into depression and alcoholism, committing suicide in 1993.

10. 1979: This sitcom ran on CBS from 1976-1984 but peaked in the ratings at #4 during the '79-80 season with signature lines like "Kiss my grits!" Which is it?

Answer: Alice

Linda Lavin reprised Ellen Burstyn's Oscar-winning role, as the single mother working as a waitress at Mel's Diner, on CBS. The "kiss my grits" bit was the signature line of the waitress Flo, played by Polly Holiday. Lavin won two Golden Globes for the role of Alice Hyatt.

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