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Quiz about American TV Shows Vol 17
Quiz about American TV Shows Vol 17

American TV Shows Vol. 17 Trivia Quiz


Match the actor/host to the American television series that first aired between 1976 and 1977.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
386,855
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Very Easy
Avg Score
14 / 15
Plays
2897
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: paterno78 (12/15), Grogg07181951 (15/15), Guest 174 (15/15).
(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. Linda Lavin  
  Charlie's Angels
2. Lindsay Wagner  
  Chips
3. Kate Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, and Jaclyn Smith  
  Fantasy Island
4. Donny Osmond  
  Alice
5. Sada Thompson and James Broderick  
  Eight Is Enough
6. Richard Dawson, Ray Combs, and Steve Harvey  
  The Bionic Woman
7. Chuck Barris  
  Donny & Marie
8. Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams  
  Inside The NFL
9. Louise Lasser  
  Family Feud
10. Jack Klugman  
  The Gong Show
11. Ernest Thomas and Fred Berry  
  Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman
12. Larry Wilcox and Erik Estrada  
  Quincy, M.E.
13. Dick Van Patten  
  What's Happening
14. Ricardo Montalban and Herve Villechaize  
  Laverne & Shirley
15. Al Meltzer  
  Family





Select each answer

1. Linda Lavin
2. Lindsay Wagner
3. Kate Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, and Jaclyn Smith
4. Donny Osmond
5. Sada Thompson and James Broderick
6. Richard Dawson, Ray Combs, and Steve Harvey
7. Chuck Barris
8. Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams
9. Louise Lasser
10. Jack Klugman
11. Ernest Thomas and Fred Berry
12. Larry Wilcox and Erik Estrada
13. Dick Van Patten
14. Ricardo Montalban and Herve Villechaize
15. Al Meltzer

Most Recent Scores
Apr 18 2024 : paterno78: 12/15
Apr 17 2024 : Grogg07181951: 15/15
Apr 16 2024 : Guest 174: 15/15
Apr 16 2024 : Guest 136: 15/15
Apr 16 2024 : Guest 12: 13/15
Apr 16 2024 : Guest 24: 15/15
Apr 13 2024 : lunamoth54: 15/15
Apr 13 2024 : Guest 99: 15/15
Apr 13 2024 : Godwit: 15/15

Score Distribution

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Linda Lavin

Answer: Alice

"Alice" aired from 1976 to 1985 on CBS.

"Alice" alumni included Linda Lavin, Vic Tayback, Philip McKeon, Polly Holliday, Beth Howland, Diane Ladd, Celia Watson, Charles Levin, Marvin Kaplan and Doris Roberts.
2. Lindsay Wagner

Answer: The Bionic Woman

"The Bionic Woman" aired from 1976 to 1977 on ABC America and 1977 to 1978 on NBC.

"The Bionic Woman" alumni included Lindsay Wagner, Richard Anderson, Martin E Brooks and Christopher Stone.

"The Bionic Woman" was a spin-off from 1970s series "The Six Million Dollar Man".
3. Kate Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, and Jaclyn Smith

Answer: Charlie's Angels

"Charlie's Angels" aired from 1976 to 1981 on ABC America.

"Charlie's Angels" alumni included Kate Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, Jaclyn Smith, Cheryl Ladd, Shelley Hack, Tanya Roberts, David Doyle and John Forsythe.

"Charlie's Angels" was made into a two films in 2000 and 2003 starring Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz and Lucy Liu.
4. Donny Osmond

Answer: Donny & Marie

"Donny & Marie" aired from 1976 to 1979 on ABC America.

In 1998, Donny and Marie Osmond to return to television to host the daytime talk show "Donny & Marie" which aired in syndication from 1998 to 2000.
5. Sada Thompson and James Broderick

Answer: Family

"Family" aired from 1976 to 1980 on ABC America.

"Family" alumni included Sada Thompson, James Broderick, Gary Frank, Kristy McNichol, Elayne Heilveil, Meredith Baxter and Quinn Cummings.

"Family" was nominated for Emmy award for Outstanding Drama Series in 1977, 1978 and 1980.
6. Richard Dawson, Ray Combs, and Steve Harvey

Answer: Family Feud

"Family Feud" aired from 1976 to 1985 on ABC America, 1988 to 1993 on CBS, 1977 to 1985, 1988 to 1995 and from 1999 in syndication.

"Family Feud" hosts have included Richard Dawson (1976-1985 and 1994-95), Ray Combs (1988-1994), Louie Anderson (1999-2002), Richard Karn (2002-2006), John O'Hurley (2006-2010) and Steve Harvey (began in 2010).

In 1977, "Family Feud" won a Daytime Emmy award for Outstanding Game Show.
7. Chuck Barris

Answer: The Gong Show

"The Gong Show" aired from 1976 to 1978 on NBC, 1976 to 1980 and 1988 to 1989, 2008 on Comedy Central and 2017 on ABC America.

"The Gong Show" hosts have included Chuck Barris (1976-1980), John Barbour (1976), Don Bleu (1988-1989), Dave Attell (2008) and Will Arnett (2017).
8. Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams

Answer: Laverne & Shirley

"Laverne & Shirley" aired from 1976 to 1983 on ABC America.

"Laverne & Shirley" alumni included Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Michael McKean, David L Lander, Phil Foster, Eddie Mekka, Betty Garrett and Leslie Easterbrook.

"Laverne & Shirley" was a spin-off series of "Happy Days".
9. Louise Lasser

Answer: Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman

"Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman" aired from 1976 to 1977 in syndication.

"Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman" alumni included Louise Lasser, Greg Mullavey, Dody Goodman, Mary Kay Place, Graham Jarvis, Debralee Scott, Philip Bruns and Victor Kilian.
10. Jack Klugman

Answer: Quincy, M.E.

"Quincy, M.D." aired from 1976 to 1983 on NBC.

"Quincy, M.D." alumni included Jack Klugman, Garry Walberg, John S Ragin, Val Bisoglio, Robert Ito, Joseph Roman, Eddie Garrett and Lynette Mettey.
11. Ernest Thomas and Fred Berry

Answer: What's Happening

"What's Happening" aired from 1976 to 1979 on ABC America.

"What's Happening" alumni included Ernest Thomas, Fred Berry, Haywood Nelson, Mabel King, Danielle Spencer, Shirley Hemphill and Debbi Morgan.
12. Larry Wilcox and Erik Estrada

Answer: Chips

"Chips" aired from 1977 to 1983 on NBC.

"Chips" alumni included Larry Wilcox, Erik Estrada, Robert Pine, Lew Saunders, Brodie Greer, Paul Linke, Lou Wagner, Brianne Leary, Randi Oakes, Michael Dorn and Bruce Jenner.
13. Dick Van Patten

Answer: Eight Is Enough

"Eight Is Enough" aired from 1977 to 1981 on ABC America.

"Eight Is Enough" alumni included Dick Van Patten, Diana Hyland, Betty Buckley, Grant Goodeve, Lani O'Grady, Laurie Walters, Susan Richardson, Willie Aames and Ralph Macchio.

in 1978, "Eight Is Enough" won a People's Choice award for Favourite New TV Drama.
14. Ricardo Montalban and Herve Villechaize

Answer: Fantasy Island

"Fantasy Island" aired from 1977 to 1984 on ABC America.

"Fantasy Island" was revived in 1998 by ABC America which starred Malcolm McDowell and Madchen Amick.
15. Al Meltzer

Answer: Inside The NFL

"Inside The NFL" aired from 1977 to 2008 on HBO, from 2008 on Showtime and from 2014 on NFL Network.

"Inside The NFL" hosts have included Al Meltzer, Chuck Bednarik, Merle Harmon, Len Dawson, Nick Buoniconti, Cris Collinsworth, Bob Costas, James Brown, Phil Simms and Jenn Brown.
Source: Author wwe84

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