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Quiz about Classic Canadian Television
Quiz about Classic Canadian Television

Classic Canadian Television Trivia Quiz


Questions about television and personalities from the "Great White North".

A multiple-choice quiz by enpointonian. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
enpointonian
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
111,440
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
1030
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Question 1 of 10
1. These two brother "hosers" from "SCTV" who were into donuts, back bacon, beer and anything Canadian. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. On what show would you find a character named "Relic"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This comedy starred the late Al Waxman as a shop keeper. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The late Ernie Coombs portrayed "Mr. Dressup" on CBC for many years; who were his puppet friends? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who asked children to "Look up waaaaaay up?" Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. There have been a lot of Canadian science fiction shows on the air, do you remember this early one starring Keir Dullea? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who is the homegrown music star who hosted his own show, known as the "Travellin' Man"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What Saturday night sports staple is almost as old as the CBC itself? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which homegrown variety show gave an early start to the king of duct tape, "Red Green"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. OK, this isn't a Canadian show, but which of the following "Star Trek" and "Star Trek Deep Space Nine" series actors is NOT a native of Canada? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. These two brother "hosers" from "SCTV" who were into donuts, back bacon, beer and anything Canadian.

Answer: Bob and Doug McKenzie

This short segment was included for "Canadian Content" regulations but was popular enough to inspire a movie "Strange Brew"... check out the theme by the "real" brother of "Doug" (Dave Thomas), Ian Thomas.
2. On what show would you find a character named "Relic"?

Answer: "The Beachcombers"

The late Robert Allan Clothier portrayed Relic, a fellow beachcomber who hung around "Molly's Reach".
3. This comedy starred the late Al Waxman as a shop keeper.

Answer: "King of Kensington"

Al Waxman portrayed Larry King who ran a variety store in Kensington located in Toronto, he later co-starred south of the border on "Cagney And Lacey".
4. The late Ernie Coombs portrayed "Mr. Dressup" on CBC for many years; who were his puppet friends?

Answer: Casey and Finnegan

Rusty and Jerome were pals of the "Friendly Giant." If you answered Kukla and Ollie or Dancing Bear and Bunny Rabbit you were watching American TV.
5. Who asked children to "Look up waaaaaay up?"

Answer: "The Friendly Giant"

Bob Homme played the "Friendly Giant".. hence the "look up waaaay up" part.
6. There have been a lot of Canadian science fiction shows on the air, do you remember this early one starring Keir Dullea?

Answer: "Starlost"

Keir Dullea portrayed "Devon" on the short-lived series.
7. Who is the homegrown music star who hosted his own show, known as the "Travellin' Man"?

Answer: Tommy Hunter

Don Messer had his own show, Hank Snow and Tom Connors were definitely well traveled but it was country singing Tommy Hunter who pretty much made Friday nights on CBC his home. He used to close his shows with that tune.
8. What Saturday night sports staple is almost as old as the CBC itself?

Answer: "Hockey Night In Canada"

"HNIC" of course! Well.. I made up the other ones, you think they might have a chance? If you missed this one .. I might have to see your passport.
9. Which homegrown variety show gave an early start to the king of duct tape, "Red Green"?

Answer: "Smith And Smith"

Steve Smith hosted this comedy variety series with his wife on CHCH-TV from Hamilton. His latest show has a cult following on PBS in the US as well as CBC across Canada. He also starred in his own film aptly titled "Duct Tape Forever".
10. OK, this isn't a Canadian show, but which of the following "Star Trek" and "Star Trek Deep Space Nine" series actors is NOT a native of Canada?

Answer: Colm Meaney

William Shatner portrayed James T. Kirk, and James Doohan appeared as Montgomery Scott on the original series. Nicole DeBoer portrayed Ezri Dax on Deep Space Nine, along with Colm Meaney, a fine Irish actor who was not born in Canada, he has been in some fine Canadian productions though.
Source: Author enpointonian

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