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The Ultimate "TV Guide" Challenge

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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : TV & Movies Mixture : The Ultimate "TV Guide" Challenge

Introduction:
"This quiz involves questions about articles and people in "TV Guide" Magazine up until 1984. Have fun and good luck!"


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.
    Shirley Temple
    Elizabeth Taylor
    Erin Moran
    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 stuttered
    He mispronounced words
    He always yawned
    He slobbered


5. This TV event of January 19, 1953 was treated as a major news story in the nation's press.
    The cancellation of "The Dick Van Dyke Show"
    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"


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


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
    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?
    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.
    Darkest Africa
    South America
    Greenland
    The USSR


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


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


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?
    More American Graffiti
    Happy Days Are Here Again
    Grease 2
    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?
    Muhammad Ali
    George Foreman
    Cassius Clay
    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?
    Simon and Garfunkel
    The Righteous Brothers
    The Everly Brothers
    Lennon and McCartney


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


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


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


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.
    Kansas
    North Dakota
    South Dakota
    Oklahoma


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


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