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Who's the TV Title Character? Trivia Quiz

Many TV shows have titles which refer to the main character by a nickname or a name other than their real name. Can you name the title characters of these shows?

A multiple-choice quiz by nilknarf710. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
nilknarf710

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
292,158

Updated
Oct 03 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. "The White Shadow" was a show about a former NBA basketball player who takes a job as a basketball coach at an urban high school. What was the coach's name? Hint

Kerwin Ring

Kevin Reed

Ken Reeves

Karl Rollins

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Question 2 of 10

2. We first met Freddie Prinze in the 1974 sitcom "Chico and the Man." Chico comes looking for a job, and the cranky old garage owner (played by Jack Albertson) doesn't trust him, but in time they form a relationship which charmed the fans of this series. What was "The Man"'s name? Hint

Jack Brown

Ed Brown

Ed Jackson

Jack Edison

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Question 3 of 10

3. One of my favorite shows was "My Mother the Car." In this 1965 show, a lawyer (played by Jerry Van Dyke) buys a 1928 Porter which "talks to him" in the voice of his deceased mother. The mom was voiced by Ann Sothern. What was "Mother"'s name? Hint

Grace Carruthers

Ginger Carbunckle

Gladys Crabtree

Gloria Carmichael

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Question 4 of 10

4. "The Equalizer" was a series where a former secret agent tried to right past wrongs by offering his services as a "troubleshooter." Edward Woodward was the star, and the series featured many guest stars. What was the "Equalizer"'s real name? Hint

Richard McKee

Randy McCall

Robert McCall

Robert McGowan

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Question 5 of 10

5. One of the many TV series about spies was called "The Saint." The show starred Roger Moore. What was the "Saint"'s name? Hint

Silas Templar

Simon Townsend

Simon Templar

Silas Townsend

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Question 6 of 10

6. One very entertaining police drama featured Angie Dickinson as the glamorous "Police Woman". The show was about an undercover detective in Los Angeles. What was the name of the title character? Hint

"Pepper" Anderson

Penny Andersen

"Pepper" Atkinson

Penny Albertson

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Question 7 of 10

7. One classic family show was called "Father Knows Best", and starred popular actor Robert Young as the dad who knew best. What was this dad's name? Hint

Jim Albertson

Jim Anderson

John Andersen

John Jones

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Question 8 of 10

8. In "The Courtship of Eddie's Father", Bill Bixby stars as a single dad whose son wants him to remarry. The son often came up with many ways to try to get dad to remarry. What is Eddie's father's name? Hint

Tom Corbett

Tom Conway

Tim Corbett

Ted Conners

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Question 9 of 10

9. Taking one of her popular characters from the Carol Burnett show, Vicki Lawrence gained a following on the very funny "Mama's Family." What was "Mama's" name? Hint

Thelma Hansen

Thelma Hart

Thelma Hamilton

Thelma Harper

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Question 10 of 10

10. Another favorite show was about a handsome single dad, played by Tony Danza, who becomes a housekeeper for a busy businesswoman. The show is called "Who's the Boss?" and also starred Judith Light. What was the name of "the Boss"? Hint

Allison Bower

Angela Bower

Amanda Bower

Alice Bower

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "The White Shadow" was a show about a former NBA basketball player who takes a job as a basketball coach at an urban high school. What was the coach's name?

Answer: Ken Reeves

Ken Howard was the star of this show, which premiered in 1978. It was the first "ensemble" show with a predominantly African-American cast. The show's title came from Reeve's promise to stand behind his team like a "white shadow".

Answer: Ed Brown

Freddie Prinze was discovered by producer James Komack when he appeared on the Tonight Show in 1973. The show diminished in popularity after the death of Freddie Prinze, though two new costars were brought in to try to boost ratings.

Answer: Gladys Crabtree

I really enjoyed this show. My favorite character was the sinister Manzini, who was played by Avery Schreiber. Although this show has been panned by critics (especially those who unfavorably compare star Jerry Van Dyke to his brother Dick) I found it charming and fun.

Answer: Robert McCall

One of the interesting relationships on the show was between McCall and his estranged son, Scott. Scott despised his father's world, at first, but was slowly drawn into it. McCall also found out that his former love, Manon, had borne him a daughter. During the course of the show, Edward Woodward had a heart attack, and Robert Mitchum substituted for him in the title role.

Another cast member, named Harley Gage (Richard Jordan) , was brought in to ease the load for Woodward.

5. One of the many TV series about spies was called "The Saint." The show starred Roger Moore. What was the "Saint"'s name?

Answer: Simon Templar

This show began as a straightforward mystery series, but as time went on it began to include many secret agent-related themes. Many TV pundits have said that this role helped prepare Moore for his famous turn as James Bond. The show ran from 1962 - 1969.

Answer: "Pepper" Anderson

In many of the episodes, Dickinson wore various costumes due to her "undercover" roles. This not only made her very popular, it boosted female applications to police academies around the country. Her role on the series sparked many debates about whether her portrayal of the role was too sexualized.

This show was the inspiration for future female police shows, such as "Charlie's Angels" and "Cagney and Lacey".

7. One classic family show was called "Father Knows Best", and starred popular actor Robert Young as the dad who knew best. What was this dad's name?

Answer: Jim Anderson

The show first aired on the radio in 1949, and began its television run in 1954. It ran until 1960. Robert Young was the only member of the radio cast to be in the TV show. It is considered by many to be a overly-optimistic view of family life.

Answer: Tom Corbett

This show was entertaining and quite popular. I enjoyed the portrayal of housekeeper Mrs. Livingston, by Myoshi Umecki. James Komack, who would go on to find fame as a producer, played the role of Norman on this show.

9. Taking one of her popular characters from the Carol Burnett show, Vicki Lawrence gained a following on the very funny "Mama's Family." What was "Mama's" name?

Answer: Thelma Harper

"Mama" was a hoot, and her sharp-tongued comments were the highlight of the show. But I enjoyed the character of Naomi, as portrayed by Dorothy Lyman.

Answer: Angela Bower

Although I enjoyed the interaction between Tony and Angela, I loved Angela's mom, Mona. I thought they really spoiled the show toward the end, when Tony and Angela fell in love; they made a very unlikely couple, in my opinion.

Source: Author nilknarf710

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