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Quiz about When We Had to Get Up to Change the Channel

When We Had to Get Up to Change the Channel Quiz

If you know what a vertical hold is, if you've ever adjusted rabbit ears, if you've ever used a pair of pliers to change channels, then this is for you.

A multiple-choice quiz by paul4760. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
paul4760

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
367,887

Updated
Apr 07 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
4359

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (10/10), Guest 94 (7/10), Guest 104 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. At the top of our list is a scheming cartoon feline whose self titled show first aired in 1961. What was his name? Hint

Chairman Meow

Terrible Tom

Top Cat

Kitty Krook

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Question 2 of 10

2. This tasteful, sentimental series about a poor, virtuous family during the Great Depression began its run in 1972. Hint

"The Waltons"

"Welcome Back Kotter"

"Ryan's Hope"

"The Golden Years"

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Question 3 of 10

3. The critics despised this 1962 comedy series about a family of country bumpkins who struck it rich, although it turned out to be a ratings smash. Hint

"Texas Tea"

"Green Acres"

"The Beverly Hillbillies"

"Mountain Millionaires"

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the the title of the epic miniseries which was talked about for years, that chronicled the odyssey of African slaves in America? Hint

"The Dark Continent"

"My Brother's Keeper"

"Cry Freedom"

"Roots"

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Question 5 of 10

5. An epic entertainment event happened in 1976 when this 1939 movie classic graced television's small screen for the first time. Set during the Civil War, what was the name of the movie? Hint

"The Grapes of Wrath"

"Gone With the Wind"

"Ben Hur"

"King Kong"

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the name of the comedy series starring four adorable mop-tops that comprised a popular rock band? It's not who you think. Don't go bananas trying to figure it out. Hint

"The Archies"

"Groove Tube"

"The Monkees"

"H.R. Puffenstuff"

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Book 'em Dan-o" was the catch phrase uttered by the lead character in what tropical police series? Hint

"Krakatoa Kops"

"Polynesian Police"

"Hawaii Five-O"

"Vanuatu Vice"

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Question 8 of 10

8. "That's the way it is." Who was the venerable newsman that anchored CBS's political convention coverage in 1968? Hint

John Chancellor

Harry Reasoner

Walter Cronkite

Dan Rather

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Question 9 of 10

9. This pastel pussycat's cartoon show debuted in 1969. Hint

"Josie and the Pussycats"

"The Turquoise Tabby"

"Sylvester and Tweetie"

"The Pink Panther"

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Question 10 of 10

10. Always the center of attention and possessing hunky good looks was Dr. Joe Gannon on what medical drama? Hint

"Dr. Kildaire"

"Emergency"

"Medical Center"

"Marcus Welby MD"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. At the top of our list is a scheming cartoon feline whose self titled show first aired in 1961. What was his name?

Answer: Top Cat

"Top Cat" aired on ABC in 1961. Arnold Stang Provided the voice for T.C. who was based on the character of Sergeant Bilko. Maurice Gosfield of "You'll Never Get Rich" does the voice of Benny the Ball.

2. This tasteful, sentimental series about a poor, virtuous family during the Great Depression began its run in 1972.

Answer: "The Waltons"

"The Waltons" debuted on September 14, 1972. I still get teary-eyed watching some of the reruns. John Walton was played by Ralph Waite. Olivia Walton was played by Miss Michael Learned. John-Boy Walton was played by Richard Thomas.

3. The critics despised this 1962 comedy series about a family of country bumpkins who struck it rich, although it turned out to be a ratings smash.

Answer: "The Beverly Hillbillies"

Join Jed and Ellie May Clampett, along with Granny and cousin Jethro, as they take a leisurely dip in the cement pond. Mr. Milburn Drysdale, played to a turn by Raymond Bailey, was their greedy, two-faced banker. His morally upright, sexually repressed assistant, Jane Hathaway, was played by Nancy Kulp.

4. What was the the title of the epic miniseries which was talked about for years, that chronicled the odyssey of African slaves in America?

Answer: "Roots"

"Roots", a mini-series adapted from Alex Haley's best selling novel, aired on ABC in prime time January 23-30, 1977. LeVar Burton played the kidnapped African tribesman, Kunta Kinte, forcibly brought to America in the seventeenth century to become a slave.

5. An epic entertainment event happened in 1976 when this 1939 movie classic graced television's small screen for the first time. Set during the Civil War, what was the name of the movie?

Answer: "Gone With the Wind"

On November 7-8, 1976, Margaret Mitchell's classic novel-turned-movie "Gone With the Wind" was aired on NBC's "The Big Event". Starring Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh, it attracted the largest television audience in history at the time.

6. What was the name of the comedy series starring four adorable mop-tops that comprised a popular rock band? It's not who you think. Don't go bananas trying to figure it out.

Answer: "The Monkees"

The Monkees were a television rock band consisting of Mike Nesmith, Davy Jones, Mickey Dolenz and Peter Tork. The zany, tuneful show ran for two years starting September 12, 1966. Some critics viewed them as a cheap imitation of The Beatles, referring to them as "The Pre-Fab Four".

7. "Book 'em Dan-o" was the catch phrase uttered by the lead character in what tropical police series?

Answer: "Hawaii Five-O"

Jack Lord starred as police chief Steve McGarrett in "Hawaii Five-O", which premiered on CBS in 1968. Although it was repeatedly criticized for using too much violence, it became one of television's most popular programs.

8. "That's the way it is." Who was the venerable newsman that anchored CBS's political convention coverage in 1968?

Answer: Walter Cronkite

Called "The most trusted man in America", Cronkite covered both Republican and Democratic conventions in 1968. Richard Nixon was nominated by the Republicans in Miami Beach, while the Democrats chose Hubert Humphrey in a convention marred by riots and police violence in Chicago.

9. This pastel pussycat's cartoon show debuted in 1969.

Answer: "The Pink Panther"

This popular children's cartoon series featured a theme song by Henry Mancini and voices provided by John Byner, Rich Little and Paul Frees. Isadore "Friz" Freleng of "Looney Tunes" fame was one of the producers of "The Pink Panther." The venerable cat originally was an icon associated with a series of comic movies starring Peter Sellers that began in the early 1960's.

10. Always the center of attention and possessing hunky good looks was Dr. Joe Gannon on what medical drama?

Answer: "Medical Center"

"Medical Center" premiered on CBS on September 24, 1969. Chad Everett starred as surgical stud Dr. Joe Gannon on this series that boasted of its medical accuracy. James Daly co-starred.

Source: Author paul4760

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