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Quiz about American TV Shows Vol 3
Quiz about American TV Shows Vol 3

American TV Shows Vol. 3 Trivia Quiz


Match the actors/hosts to the American television show that first aired between 1952 and 1955.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
4 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
382,390
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
12 / 15
Plays
1366
Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (12/15), Guest 173 (8/15), Guest 24 (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. Ralph Edwards  
  Alfred Hitchcock Presents
2. Matt Lauer and Katie Couric  
  The Tonight Show
3. Jean Hagen, Marjorie Lord and Pat Harrington Jr  
  Name That Tune
4. Eva Gabor  
  The Eva Gabor Show
5. Betty White  
  NBC Today
6. Red Benson, Bill Cullen and George DeWitt  
  Lassie
7. Nancy Terrell  
  The Danny Thomas Show
8. Lee Aaker, Joe Sawyer and Hal Hopper  
  This Is Your Life
9. Robert Young  
  Life with Elizabeth
10. Steve Holland  
  Flash Gordon
11. Jan Clayton, George Cleveland and Cloris Leachman  
  The Adventures Of Rin Tin Tin
12. Regis Toomey and Joey Forman  
  Romper Room
13. Johnny Carson, Jay Leno and Jimmy Fallon  
  The Mickey Rooney Show
14. Hal March  
  The $64,000 Question
15. Alfred Hitchcock  
  Father Knows Best





Select each answer

1. Ralph Edwards
2. Matt Lauer and Katie Couric
3. Jean Hagen, Marjorie Lord and Pat Harrington Jr
4. Eva Gabor
5. Betty White
6. Red Benson, Bill Cullen and George DeWitt
7. Nancy Terrell
8. Lee Aaker, Joe Sawyer and Hal Hopper
9. Robert Young
10. Steve Holland
11. Jan Clayton, George Cleveland and Cloris Leachman
12. Regis Toomey and Joey Forman
13. Johnny Carson, Jay Leno and Jimmy Fallon
14. Hal March
15. Alfred Hitchcock

Most Recent Scores
Mar 26 2024 : Guest 172: 12/15
Mar 26 2024 : Guest 173: 8/15
Mar 24 2024 : Guest 24: 15/15
Mar 22 2024 : Guest 209: 12/15
Mar 21 2024 : Guest 76: 10/15
Mar 21 2024 : Guest 12: 6/15
Mar 20 2024 : BeverlinaQ: 8/15
Mar 20 2024 : sophiedog19441: 15/15
Mar 20 2024 : Guest 24: 10/15

Score Distribution

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Ralph Edwards

Answer: This Is Your Life

"This Is Your Life" aired from 1952 to 1961, 1971 to 1972 and 1983 on NBC.

In 1954 and 1955, "This Is Your Life" won an Emmy award for Best Audience Participation, Quiz or Panel Program.
2. Matt Lauer and Katie Couric

Answer: NBC Today

"NBC Today" first aired in 1952 on NBC.

"NBC Today" hosts included Dave Garroway (1952-1961), John Chancellor (1961-1962), Barbara Walters (1961-1976), Hugh Downs (1962-1971), Frank McGee (1971-1974), Jim Hartz (1974-1976), Tom Brokaw (1976-1981), Jane Pauley (1976-1989), Bryant Gumbel (1982-1997), Deborah Norville (1990-1991), Katie Couric (1991-2006), Matt Lauer (began in 1997), Meredith Vieira (2006-2011), Ann Curry (2011-2012) and Savannah Guthrie (began in 2012).
3. Jean Hagen, Marjorie Lord and Pat Harrington Jr

Answer: The Danny Thomas Show

"The Danny Thomas Show" aired from 1953 to 1957 on ABC and 1957 to 1964 on CBS.

"The Danny Thomas Show" alumni included Danny Thomas, Jean Hagen, Marjorie Lord, Rusty Hamer, Angela Cartwright, Sherry Jackson and Pat Harrington Jr.

"The Danny Thomas Show" was originally called "Make Room For Daddy" from season one to three.
4. Eva Gabor

Answer: The Eva Gabor Show

"The Eva Gabor Show" aired from 1953 to 1954.

From 1965 to 1971, Eva Gabor played Lisa Douglas on the CBS series "Green Acres".
5. Betty White

Answer: Life with Elizabeth

"Life with Elizabeth" aired from 1953 to 1955 in syndication.

"Life with Elizabeth" alumni included Betty White, Del Moore and Jack Narz.
6. Red Benson, Bill Cullen and George DeWitt

Answer: Name That Tune

"Name That Tune" aired from 1952 to 1985 on NBC and CBS.

"Name That Tune" hosts included Red Benson (1952-1954), Bill Cullen (1954-1955), George DeWitt (1955-1959), Richard Hayes (1970-1971), Dennis James (1974-1975), Tom Kennedy (1974-1981) and Jim Lange (1984-1985).
7. Nancy Terrell

Answer: Romper Room

"Romper Room" aired from 1953 to 1994 in syndication.

The concept of "Romper Room" was a television show aimed at pre-schoolers.
8. Lee Aaker, Joe Sawyer and Hal Hopper

Answer: The Adventures Of Rin Tin Tin

"The Adventures Of Rin Tin Tin" aired from 1954 to 1959 on ABC.

"The Adventures Of Rin Tin Tin" alumni included Lee Aaker, James Brown, Joe Sawyer, Rand Brooks, William Forrest, Hal Hopper and Harry Strang.
9. Robert Young

Answer: Father Knows Best

"Father Knows Best" aired from 1954 to 1955, 1958 to 1960 on CBS and 1955 to 1958 on NBC.

"Father Knows Best" alumni included Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray and Lauren Chapin.

Ed James created "Father Knows Best" in the 1949 for NBC Radio which ran from 1949 to 1953.
10. Steve Holland

Answer: Flash Gordon

"Flash Gordon" aired or one season in 1954/1955 in syndication.

"Flash Gordon" alumni included Steve Holland, Irene Champlin, Joseph Nash and Henry Beckman.
11. Jan Clayton, George Cleveland and Cloris Leachman

Answer: Lassie

"Lassie" aired from 1954 to 1971 on CBS and 1971 to 1973 in syndication.

"Lassie" alumni included Jan Clayton, Tommy Rettig, George Cleveland, Jon Provost, Hugh Reilly, Cloris Leachman, Robert Bray and Jed Allan.

"Lassie" won a Emmy award for Best Children's Program in 1955 and 1956.
12. Regis Toomey and Joey Forman

Answer: The Mickey Rooney Show

"The Mickey Rooney Show" aired from 1954 to 1955 on NBC.

"The Mickey Rooney Show" alumni included Mickey Rooney, Regis Toomey, Joey Forman, John Hubbard, Claire Carleton and Carla Balenda.
13. Johnny Carson, Jay Leno and Jimmy Fallon

Answer: The Tonight Show

"The Tonight Show" first aired in 1954 on NBC.

"The Tonight Show" hosts included Steve Allen (1954-1957), Jack Paar (1957-1962), Johnny Carson (1962-1992), Jay Leno (1992-2009 and 2010-2014), Conan O'Brien (2009-2010) and Jimmy Fallon (began in 2014).
14. Hal March

Answer: The $64,000 Question

"The $64,000 Question" aired from 1955 to 1958 on CBS.

In 1958, "The $64,000 Question" was renamed "The $64,000 Challenge".
15. Alfred Hitchcock

Answer: Alfred Hitchcock Presents

"Alfred Hitchcock Presents" aired from 1955 to 1960, 1962 to 1964 on CBS and 1960 to 1962, 1964 to 1965 on NBC.

Alfred Hitchcock was a British film director best known for "Psycho", "The Birds", "North By Northwest" and "Rear Window".
Source: Author wwe84

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