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The Ultimate "TV Guide" Challenge

Created by HappyDaysFan

Fun Trivia : Quizzes : TV & Movies Mixture
The Ultimate TV Guide Challenge game quiz
"This quiz involves questions about articles and people in "TV Guide" Magazine up until 1984. Have fun and good luck!"

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. This famous child star grew up and became hostess of late 1950s-early 1960s children's anthology series. She was in many movies as a little girl, and was also famous for her presence in Washington, D.C.
    Erin Moran
    Katharine Hepburn
    Elizabeth Taylor
    Shirley Temple


2. Who was the father of Bamm Bamm on "The Flintstones?"
    Fred
    Barney
    George
    Dino


3. What is the name of the bear that lived in Jellystone National Park?
    Answer: (Two words, Pick the one voiced by Greg Burson)


4. What was characteristic of Porky Pig's speech?
    He always yawned
    He slobbered
    He mispronounced words
    He stuttered


5. This TV event of January 19, 1953 was treated as a major news story in the nation's press.
    The marraige of Joanie and Chachi on "Happy Days"
    The birth of little Ricky on "I Love Lucy"
    The shooting of J.R. on "Dallas"
    The cancellation of "The Dick Van Dyke Show"


6. On "Happy Days", what did Richie Cunningham's father do for a living?
    Ran Arnold's Diner
    Lawyer
    Owner of a hardware store
    Nothing


7. What was the first name of Samantha's fun-loving cousin on "Bewitched"?
    Serena
    She had no cousins
    Maggie
    Delores


8. What t.v. series did Gomer Pyle show up in after he moved from Mayberry on "The Andy Griffith Show" to California?
    Return to Mayberry
    Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
    Goober and Gomer
    He wasn't in another show.


9. On "The Brady Bunch", how many children did Carol and Mike have together, NOT step children?
    1
    6
    4
    0


10. Was John W. Hinckley found guilty of any of the charges of shooting President Reagan and three others in 1981?
    Yes
    No


11. Tired of the same old places, British singer Elton John did a concert tour somewhere really new in 1979. Name the place.
    The USSR
    Greenland
    Darkest Africa
    South America


12. Name the site of the 1976 Democratic National Convention.
    Chicago
    Washington, D.C.
    Los Angeles
    New York City


13. Name the film from 1956 in which Elvis Presley made his Hollywood debut.
    Blue Hawaii
    Love Me Tender
    Fun in Acapulco
    Viva Las Vegas


14. Ron Howard and Cindy Williams appeared in a 1979 film that was a sequel to a 1973 hit movie. What is the name of the movie?
    Grease 2
    They weren't in a movie together.
    Happy Days Are Here Again
    More American Graffiti


15. What game show hostess is known for turning letters on "Wheel of Fortune"?
    Vanna White
    Ann Robinson
    Kennedy (she has no first name!)
    There is no hostess on "Wheel of Fortune"


16. When Joe Frazier lost his heavyweight title in 1973, who beat him?
    George Foreman
    Cassius Clay
    Muhammad Ali
    Sean O'Grady


17. In 1957 a new singing team, Tom and Jerry did their hit recording "Hey, Schoolgirl" on "American Bandstand". What popular duo did Tom and Jerry later become?
    The Everly Brothers
    Lennon and McCartney
    The Righteous Brothers
    Simon and Garfunkel


18. In what city did "Joanie Loves Chachi" take place?
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    Chicago, Illinois
    New York City, New York
    Los Angeles, California


19. Where was Art Linkletter born?
    United States
    Canada
    England
    Australia


20. In what year was the first experimental color broadcast made on TV?
    1960
    1930
    1940
    1950


21. Name one of the creators of "The Flintstones", "Tom and Jerry", and "The Jetsons".
    Answer: (One or Two Words, just a last name is fine)


22. This character is Mr. Roarke's first assistant on "Fantasy Island".
    Answer: (One Word; Could be something printed on your body)


23. Who won the Heisman Trophy in 1935?
    Jay Berwanger
    Jeffrey Barwangere
    Jason Burgerwanger
    No one--- there was no Heisman Trophy in 1935


24. The Ingalls family of "Little House on the Prairie" moved to Walnut Grove from this state.
    South Dakota
    Oklahoma
    North Dakota
    Kansas


25. Who played boy-crazy Jenny Piccalo on "Happy Days"?
    Erin Moran
    Cathy Silvers
    Crystal Bernard
    Linda Purl


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