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Programs on Both Radio and TV
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Some shows were good enough to make the transition from radio to TV with ease. These did. This quiz is, admittedly, by an older player for older players, but regardless of your age, give it a shot. You just might be entertained.
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Very Easy
10 Q
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Pick61
Sep 09 12
228 plays
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Guess the Old-Time Radio Show
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Here are questions about ten of the best old-time radio shows. Almost all of them are available to listen to for free on the internet.
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Average
10 Q
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chessart
Jun 29 09
717 plays
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Dragnet: Just the Facts, Ma'am
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Okay, first of all, "Just The Facts, Ma'am" never appears in any episode of "Dragnet". However, the radio drama "Dragnet" made such an impact that it spawned the phrase, multiple TV series and movies, and several parodies, and who knows what else?
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Average
10 Q
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eauhomme
Dec 02 07
774 plays
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Hard Boiled Radio
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With screeching tires and ricocheting bullets, the radio waves were full of detective and mystery shows in the 1940s and '50s. Come see what you remember.
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Tough
10 Q
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agony
May 03 09
318 plays
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Who Played the Role on Radio?
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Many classic television shows also were aired as radio shows. This quiz deals with the radio show personalities.
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Tough
10 Q
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shanteyman
Apr 22 10
198 plays
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Old Time Radio Drama
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'The theatre of the mind', Old Time Radio was filled with various types of drama, comedy, mystery, horror, and variety shows. The forerunner to TV, it now is nostalgia for some, and history for others. I just find it fun! How much do you remember?
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Average
10 Q
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alexcooper79
Jun 14 02
2127 plays
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The Bickersons
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"The Bickersons" was an example of why many people gathered around the radio in the post-World War Two years. They were a married couple who loved each other, but constantly fought over just about anything.
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Average
10 Q
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lompocjoe
Jan 18 07
246 plays
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On The Mic (Great Moments in Broadcasting)
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Before the days of television and the internet, most people learned about important events through radio. From wars to entertainment, radio had an impact on nearly everyone.
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Average
10 Q
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rocknrun
Jan 10 10
321 plays
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Classic Radio Programs
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Let's warm up the Motorola, gather round, and listen to some old-time radio.
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Average
10 Q
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agony
Oct 12 03
1365 plays
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Classic Radio Soap Operas
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Television daytime drama holds a debt of gratitude to the daytime drama from the Golden Age of Radio. How many of these do you remember?
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Tough
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Feb 17 10
165 plays
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Old Time Radio - What Show Am I?
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I will give you two to four characters per question and you will tell me which radio program it is.
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Average
10 Q
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tinamomnsox
Nov 14 10
300 plays
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Old Time Radio Shows
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This quiz is to test your knowledge of the Golden age of Radio. Good Luck
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Easy
10 Q
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dony
Mar 11 01
2379 plays
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Radio Daze--Juvenile shows
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The Golden Age of Radio had segments for all the family including youngsters. Here are questions about some of these show that were designed for kids.
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Tough
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Mar 13 10
150 plays
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Radio Daze
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Talkies killed silent films but television transformed radio. This quiz hearkens back to the golden age of radio captured in recordings, transcriptions, and memories.
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Tough
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Jan 12 10
279 plays
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The Wonderful World of Fibber McGee and Molly
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It's time now for Fibber McGee and Molly! For twenty years this old time radio program brought laughter into the homes of countless Americans. Let's see how well you know this great old show.
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Tough
10 Q
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darrellcdow
Jan 11 10
204 plays
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Old Time Radio Programs
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How much do you remember about the good old days of old time radio?
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Tough
10 Q
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lkauke
Aug 15 00
1701 plays
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It's "Lights Out"!
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This quiz is about the "Lights Out" radio program that was broadcasted between the 30s and 50s.
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Tough
10 Q
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Kagegon
Mar 23 08
174 plays
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Radio : The Years Before TV
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Back to the years before television. Good luck.
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Difficult
10 Q
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steiny1
Jul 25 01
939 plays
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"Gunsmoke" On Radio
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Once again, I am doing a "Gunsmoke" quiz. This quiz is about when it was on radio. This may stir up some memories. Have fun while you sit back and enjoy the ride through Dodge City.
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Difficult
15 Q
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Angela8969
Sep 10 03
585 plays
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The Aldrich Family
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"The Aldrich Family" was one of the greatest radio shows of all time. But how much do you know about Henry Aldrich and his family? Take my quiz and find out!
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Tough
15 Q
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DancingLauren
Sep 01 03
342 plays
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Sorry, Wrong Number
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There were many great radio shows before television came about...one of these was "Sorry, Wrong Number" featuring Agnes Moorehead. How much do you remember about this great "Suspense" show?
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Difficult
10 Q
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parlet
Aug 26 04
252 plays
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