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Quiz about Australian TV Shows Vol6
Quiz about Australian TV Shows Vol6

Australian TV Shows Vol.6 Trivia Quiz


Volume 6 is Australian television shows that aired between 1982 to 1986.

A multiple-choice quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
370,296
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
12 / 15
Plays
292
Last 3 plays: Guest 159 (13/15), Guest 124 (13/15), Guest 124 (10/15).
Question 1 of 15
1. Steve Liebmann and Sue Kellaway were the first hosts for which breakfast show that first aired on the Nine Network in 1982? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Lorraine Bayly starred as Jennifer Carson in which period series set in the 1920s that first aired on the Ten Network in 1983? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Suzanne Dowling and Glenn Shorrock have hosted which music show that first aired on the ABC in 1982? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. Max Gillies was the star of which sketch comedy that first aired on the ABC in 1984? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. Maggie and Arthur Beare were the main characters on which comedy series that first aired on the ABC in 1984? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. Les Murray hosted which soccer show that first aired on SBS in 1984? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Dexter the robot was apart of which dating show that first aired on the Ten Network in 1984? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. Paul Smith and Nadine Garner starred in which drama series that first aired on the Ten Network in 1985? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. Billy J Smith hosted which game show that first aired on the Ten Network in 1985? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Ray Martin was the original host of which lunchtime talk show that first aired on the Nine Network in 1985? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. The characters Paul Robinson, Harold Bishop and Karl Kennedy are part of which soap opera that first aired on the Seven Network in 1985? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. Mike Meade was the original host of which children's game show that first aired on the Seven Network in 1985? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. Kerry O'Brian hosted which current affairs show that first aired on the ABC in 1986? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. Rob Sitch, Santo Cilauro and Magda Szubanski starred in which sketch comedy show that first aired on the ABC in 1986? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. The fictional town of Cooper's Crossing was the location of which drama series that first aired on the Nine Network in 1986? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Apr 16 2024 : Guest 159: 13/15
Apr 12 2024 : Guest 124: 13/15
Mar 23 2024 : Guest 124: 10/15
Mar 22 2024 : Jane57: 15/15
Mar 12 2024 : matthewpokemon: 15/15
Mar 11 2024 : alan56: 14/15
Mar 09 2024 : Guest 1: 12/15

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Steve Liebmann and Sue Kellaway were the first hosts for which breakfast show that first aired on the Nine Network in 1982?

Answer: Today

"Today" aired from 1982 to 2014 on the Nine Network

"Today" hosts:
Steve Liebmann-1982 to 1987 and 1990 to 2005
Sue Kellaway-1982 to 1986
Patrice Newell-1986
Liz Hayes-1987 to 1996
George Negus-1987 to 1990
Tracy Grimshaw-1996 to 2005
Karl Stefanovic-2005 to 2014
Jessica Rowe-2006
Lisa Wilkinson-2007 to 2014
2. Lorraine Bayly starred as Jennifer Carson in which period series set in the 1920s that first aired on the Ten Network in 1983?

Answer: Carson's Law

"Carson's Law" aired from 1983 to 1984 on the Ten Network.

"Carson's Law" cast members have included Lorraine Bayly, Kevin Miles, Jon Sidney and Greg Caves.
3. Suzanne Dowling and Glenn Shorrock have hosted which music show that first aired on the ABC in 1982?

Answer: Rock Arena

"Rock Arena" aired from 1982 to 1989 on the ABC.

"Rock Arena" aired on Thursday nights and showed concert footage, music videos and interviews.
4. Max Gillies was the star of which sketch comedy that first aired on the ABC in 1984?

Answer: The Gillies Report

"The Gillies Report" aired from 1984 to 1985 on the ABC.


"The Gillies Report" cast members included Max Gillies, John Clarke, Wendy Harmer and Phillip Scott.
5. Maggie and Arthur Beare were the main characters on which comedy series that first aired on the ABC in 1984?

Answer: Mother and Son

"Mother and Son" aired from 1984 to 1994 on the ABC.


"Mother and Son" cast members included Ruth Cracknell, Garry McDonald, Henri Szeps and Judy Morris.
6. Les Murray hosted which soccer show that first aired on SBS in 1984?

Answer: On The Ball

"On the Ball" aired from 1984 to 2002 on SBS.

"On The Ball" hosts included Les Murray, Johnny Warren and Stephanie Brantz.
7. Dexter the robot was apart of which dating show that first aired on the Ten Network in 1984?

Answer: Perfect Match

"Perfect Match" aired from 1984 to 1989 on the Ten Network and 2002 on the Seven Network.

"Perfect Match" hosts:
Greg Evans-1984 to 1986 and 1988 to 1989
Cameron Daddo-1987 to 1988
Shelley Craft-2002
8. Paul Smith and Nadine Garner starred in which drama series that first aired on the Ten Network in 1985?

Answer: The Henderson Kids

"The Henderson Kids" aired from 1985 to 1987 on the Ten Network.


"The Henderson Kids" cast members included Paul Smith, Nadine Garner, Kylie Minogue, Nicholas Eadie, Diane Craig, Ben Mendelsohn, Annie Jones and Alex Papps.
9. Billy J Smith hosted which game show that first aired on the Ten Network in 1985?

Answer: It's A Knockout

"It's A Knockout" aired from 1985 to 1987 and 2011 on the Ten Network.


"It's A Knockout" hosts:
Billy J Smith-1985 to 1987
Fiona MacDonald-1985 to 1987
HG Nelson-2011
Charli Robinson-2011
Brad McEwan-2011
10. Ray Martin was the original host of which lunchtime talk show that first aired on the Nine Network in 1985?

Answer: Midday

"Midday" aired from 1985 to 1998 on the Nine Network.


"Midday" hosts:
Ray Martin-1985 to 1993
Derryn Hinch-1994
Tracy Grimshaw and David Reyne-1995
Kerri-Anne Kennerley-1996 to 1998
11. The characters Paul Robinson, Harold Bishop and Karl Kennedy are part of which soap opera that first aired on the Seven Network in 1985?

Answer: Neighbours

"Neighbours" aired in 1985 on the Seven Network, 1986 to 2010 on the Ten Network and 2011 to 2014 on Eleven.

"Neighbours" alumni have included Ian Smith, Scott Major, Anne Charleston, Kym Valentine, Alan Dale, Sam Clark, Carla Bonner, Brett Tucker, Ashleigh Brewer, Jesse Spencer, Dan O'Connor, Guy Pearce, Madeleine West, Holly Valance, Jason Donovan, Mark Little, Annie Jones, Jane Hall, Craig McLachlan, Daniel MacPherson, Pippa Black, Steve Bastoni, Kylie Minogue, Terence Donovan, Margot Robbie, Brooke Satchwell, Maggie Dence, Ben Lawson, Caitlin Stasey, Peter O'Brian, Dean Geyer, Krista Vendy, Delta Goodrem, Damien Bodie, Nicola Charles, Rachel Friend, Blair McDonough, Jay Ryan, Jacinta Stapleton, Kimberley Davies, Melissa Bell, Stephanie McIntosh, Eliza Taylor, Natalie Saleeba, Natalie Imbruglia, Bruce Samazan, Bernard Curry, Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Ally Fowler, Dichen Lachman, Imogen Bailey, Simone Buchanan, Sianoa Smit-McPhee, Nicky Whelan, Bob Morley, Radha Mitchell, Kevin Harrington, Lochie Daddo, Freya Stafford, Adelaide Kane, Dieter Brummer, Liam Hemsworth, Michala Banas, Tottie Goldsmith, Penny Cook, Rhiannon Fish, Simmone MacKinnon.
12. Mike Meade was the original host of which children's game show that first aired on the Seven Network in 1985?

Answer: Now You See It

"Now You See It" aired from 1985 to 1993 on the Seven Network and 1998 to 2000 on the Nine Network.


"Now You See It" hosts:
Mike Meade-1985 to 1990
Sofie Formica-1991 to 1993
Scott MacRae-1998 to 2000
13. Kerry O'Brian hosted which current affairs show that first aired on the ABC in 1986?

Answer: The 7:30 Report

"The 7:30 Report" aired from 1986 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014 under the new name "7:30" on the ABC.


"The 7:30 Report" hosts has included Kerry O'Brian, Chris Uhlmann, Leigh Sales, Quentin Dempster, and Andrew Olle.
14. Rob Sitch, Santo Cilauro and Magda Szubanski starred in which sketch comedy show that first aired on the ABC in 1986?

Answer: The D-Generation

"The D-Generation" aired from 1986 to 1987 on the ABC and 1988 to 1989 on the Seven Network.

"The D-Generation" cast members included Rob Sitch, Santo Cilauro, Magda Szubanski, Tom Gleisner, Michael Veitch, Marg Downey and Jane Turner.
15. The fictional town of Cooper's Crossing was the location of which drama series that first aired on the Nine Network in 1986?

Answer: The Flying Doctors

"The Flying Doctors" aired from 1986 to 1993 on the Nine Network.

"The Flying Doctors" cast members included Andrew McFarlane, Liz Burch, Brett Climo, Sarah Chadwick, David Reyne, Peter O'Brian, Maurie Fields and Rebecca Gibney.
Source: Author wwe84

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