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Quiz about American TV Shows Vol 16
Quiz about American TV Shows Vol 16

American TV Shows Vol. 16 Trivia Quiz


Match the actor/host to the American television series that first aired in 1975.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
386,854
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
13 / 15
Plays
2172
Last 3 plays: Grogg07181951 (11/15), cbert04401 (15/15), Guest 174 (11/15).
(a) Drag-and-drop from the right to the left, or (b) click on a right side answer box and then on a left side box to move it.
QuestionsChoices
1. James Garner  
  Switch
2. Robert Blake  
  S.W.A.T.
3. Hal Linden and Ron Glass  
  Ryan's Hope
4. Charles Gibson, Diane Sawyer, and Robin Roberts  
  One Day at a Time
5. Sherman Hemsley and Isabel Sanford  
  The Rockford Files
6. Bonnie Franklin and Mackenzie Phillips  
  Wheel Of Fortune
7. Nancy Addison Altman, Helen Gallagher, and Bernard Barrow  
  Saturday Night Live
8. Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, John Belushi, Eddie Murphy, Tina Fey, and Jimmy Fallon  
  Good Morning America
9. David Soul and Paul Michael Glaser  
  Baretta
10. Steve Forrest  
  The Jeffersons
11. Martin Milner  
  Barney Miller
12. Eddie Albert and Robert Wagner  
  Starsky & Hutch
13. Gabe Kaplan and John Travolta  
  The Swiss Family Robinson
14. Chuck Woolery and Pat Sajak  
  Welcome Back, Kotter
15. Lynda Carter  
  Wonder Woman





Select each answer

1. James Garner
2. Robert Blake
3. Hal Linden and Ron Glass
4. Charles Gibson, Diane Sawyer, and Robin Roberts
5. Sherman Hemsley and Isabel Sanford
6. Bonnie Franklin and Mackenzie Phillips
7. Nancy Addison Altman, Helen Gallagher, and Bernard Barrow
8. Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, John Belushi, Eddie Murphy, Tina Fey, and Jimmy Fallon
9. David Soul and Paul Michael Glaser
10. Steve Forrest
11. Martin Milner
12. Eddie Albert and Robert Wagner
13. Gabe Kaplan and John Travolta
14. Chuck Woolery and Pat Sajak
15. Lynda Carter

Most Recent Scores
Apr 17 2024 : Grogg07181951: 11/15
Apr 16 2024 : cbert04401: 15/15
Apr 16 2024 : Guest 174: 11/15
Apr 13 2024 : Godwit: 15/15
Apr 13 2024 : Guest 131: 13/15
Apr 11 2024 : Guest 76: 13/15
Apr 10 2024 : Guest 99: 15/15
Apr 10 2024 : Guest 124: 13/15
Apr 08 2024 : Guest 50: 15/15

Score Distribution

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. James Garner

Answer: The Rockford Files

"The Rockford Files" aired from 1974 to 1980 on NBC.

"The Rockford Files" alumni included James Garner, Noah Beery Jr, Joe Santos, Stuart Margolin, Gretchen Corbett, James Luisi and Tom Atkins.

In 1978, "The Rockford Files" won a Emmy award for Outstanding Drama Series.
2. Robert Blake

Answer: Baretta

"Baretta" aired from 1975 to 1978 on ABC America.

"Baretta" alumni included Robert Blake, Tom Ewell, Michael D Roberts, Dana Elcar, Edward Grover, John Ward, Chino Williams and Ron Thompson.
3. Hal Linden and Ron Glass

Answer: Barney Miller

"Barney Miller" aired from 1975 to 1982 on ABC America.

"Barney Miller" alumni included Hal Linden, Abe Vigoda, Max Gail, Ron Glass, Jack Soo, Gregory Sierra, Steve Landesberg, James Gregory, Barbara Barrie and Ron Carey.

In 1982, "Barney Miller" won a Emmy award for Outstanding Comedy Series and won a Golden Globe award in 1976 and 1977 for Best Television Comedy or Musical Series.
4. Charles Gibson, Diane Sawyer, and Robin Roberts

Answer: Good Morning America

"Good Morning America" first aired in 1975 on ABC America.

"Good Morning America" hosts have included David Hartman (1975-1987), Nancy Dussault (1975-1977), Sandy Hill (1977-1980), Joan Lunden (1980-1997), Charles Gibson (1987-1998 and 1999-2006), Lisa McRee (1997-1999), Kevin Newman (1998-1999), Diane Sawyer (1999-2009), Robin Roberts (began in 2002), George Stephanopoulos (began in 2009), Lara Spencer (began in 2013) and Michael Strahan (began in 2016).
5. Sherman Hemsley and Isabel Sanford

Answer: The Jeffersons

"The Jeffersons" aired from 1975 to 1985 on CBS.

"The Jeffersons" alumni Sherman Hemsley, Isabel Sanford, Mike Evans, Damon Evans, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover, Zara Cully, Berlinda Tolbert, Paul Benedict and Marla Gibbs.

In 1984, "The Jeffersons" was nominated for a Golden Globe award for Best Series - Musical or Comedy.
6. Bonnie Franklin and Mackenzie Phillips

Answer: One Day at a Time

"One Day at a Time" aired from 1975 to 1984 on CBS.

"One Day at a Time" alumni included Bonnie Franklin, MacKenzie Phillips, Richard Masur, Valerie Bertinelli, Pat Harrington Jr, Mary Louise Wilson, Michael Lembeck, Ron Rifkin, Boyd Gaines and Shelley Fabares.

In 1981 and 1982, Valerie Bertinelli won a Golden Globe award for Best Supporting Actress in a TV Series, Miniseries or Television Film for "One Day at a Time".
7. Nancy Addison Altman, Helen Gallagher, and Bernard Barrow

Answer: Ryan's Hope

"Ryan's Hope" aired from 1975 to 1989 on ABC America.

"Ryan's Hope" alumni included Nancy Addison Altman, Helen Gallagher, Bernard Barrow, John Gabriel, Justin Deas, Catherine Hicks, Ron Hale, Yasmine Bleeth, Corbin Bernsen, Grant Show, Leslie Easterbrook, Earl Hindman, Kate Mulgrew and Marg Helgenberger.

"Ryan Hope" won two Daytime Emmy awards for Outstanding Drama Series in 1977 and 1979.
8. Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, John Belushi, Eddie Murphy, Tina Fey, and Jimmy Fallon

Answer: Saturday Night Live

"Saturday Night Live" first aired in 1975 on NBC.

"Saturday Night Live" alumni included Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, John Belushi, Jane Curtin, Laraine Newman, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray, Billy Crystal, Martin Short, Joan Cusack, Robert Downey Jr, Dana Carvey, Phil Hartman, Chris Farley, Adam Sandler, Mike Myers, Will Ferrell, Jimmy Fallon, Tina Fey, Norm McDonald, Joe Piscopo, Jon Lovitz, Dennis Miller, Bill Hader, Jason Sudeikis, Rachel Dratch, Amy Poehler, Chris Rock, David Spade, Will Frte, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Tracy Morgan, Chris Parnell, Maya Rudolph, Andy Samberg, Kristen Wiig, Darrell Hammond, Tim Meadows, Seth Meyers, Cecily Strong, Vanessa Beyer, Pete Davidson, Leslie Jones, Kate McKinnon, Bobby Moynihan, Kenan Thompson, Jim Belushi, Brian Doyle Murray, Christine Ebersole, Chris Elliott, Al Franken, Janeane Garofalo, Molly Shannon, Ana Gasteyer, Christopher Guest, Anthony Michael Hall, Rich Hall, Chris Kattan, David Koechner, Laurie Metcalf, Jay Mohr, Kevin Nealon, Cheri Oteri, Randy Quaid, Rob Schneider, Harry Shearer, Sarah Silverman, Ben Stiller and Damon Wayans.
9. David Soul and Paul Michael Glaser

Answer: Starsky & Hutch

"Starsky & Hutch" aired from 1975 to 1979 on ABC America.

"Starsky & Hutch" alumni included David Soul, Paul Michael Glaser, Antonio Fargas and Bernie Hamilton.

In 2004, "Starsky & Hutch" the movie which starred Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, and Snoop Dogg was released.
10. Steve Forrest

Answer: S.W.A.T.

"S.W.A.T." aired from 1975 to 1976 on ABC America.

"S.W.A.T." alumni included Steve Forrest, Rod Perry, Robert Urich, Mark Shera, James Coleman, Ellen Weston and Rose Marie.
11. Martin Milner

Answer: The Swiss Family Robinson

"The Swiss Family Robinson" aired for one season in 1975/76 on ABC America.

"The Swiss Family Robinson" cast included Martin Milner, Pat Delaney, Willie Aames, Helen Hunt, Eric Olson and Cameron Mitchell.

The television series was based on the 1812 novel by Johann David Wyss called "The Swiss Family Robinson".
12. Eddie Albert and Robert Wagner

Answer: Switch

"Switch" aired from 1975 to 1978 on CBS.

"Switch" alumni included Eddie Albert, Robert Wagner, Charlie Callas, Sharon Gless, William Bryant, James Hong and Anne Archer.
13. Gabe Kaplan and John Travolta

Answer: Welcome Back, Kotter

"Welcome Back, Kotter" aired from 1975 to 1979 on ABC America.

"Welcome Back, Kotter" alumni included Gabe Kaplan, John Travolta, Marcia Strassman, John Sylvester White, Ron Palillo, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Robert Hegyes, Debralee Scott and Stephen Shortridge.

In 1976, "Welcome Back, Kotter" was nominated for a Emmy award for Outstanding Comedy Series.
14. Chuck Woolery and Pat Sajak

Answer: Wheel Of Fortune

"Wheel Of Fortune" aired from 1975 to 1989, 1991 on NBC, 1989 to 1991 on CBS and 1983to 2017 in syndication.

"Wheel Of Fortune" hosts have included Chuck Woolery, Pat Sajak, Rolf Benirschke and Bob Goen.

In 2011, "Wheel Of Fortune" won a Daytime Emmy award for Outstanding Game Show.
15. Lynda Carter

Answer: Wonder Woman

"Wonder Woman" aired from 1975 to 1976 on ABC America and 1977 to 1979 on CBS.

"Wonder Woman" alumni included Lynda Carter, Beatrice Colen, Richard Eastharn, Lyle Waggoner and Debra Winger.

The "Wonder Woman" television series is based on the DC Comics character that first appeared in 1941.
Source: Author wwe84

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