The Ultimate "TV Guide" Challenge

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 Shirley Temple Elizabeth Taylor Katharine Hepburn

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

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 slobbered He always yawned He stuttered He mispronounced words

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 cancellation of "The Dick Van Dyke Show" The shooting of J.R. on "Dallas" The birth of little Ricky on "I Love Lucy"

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

7. What was the first name of Samantha's fun-loving cousin on "Bewitched"? Maggie Serena She had no cousins 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 He wasn't in another show. Goober and Gomer Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.

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

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. South America Darkest Africa The USSR Greenland

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

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 More American Graffiti Happy Days Are Here Again They weren't in a movie together.

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

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

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? Simon and Garfunkel The Righteous Brothers The Everly Brothers Lennon and McCartney

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

19. Where was Art Linkletter born? Canada England United States 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? No one--- there was no Heisman Trophy in 1935 Jason Burgerwanger Jay Berwanger Jeffrey Barwangere

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

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