Classic Themes #5 Trivia Quiz

Answer: WKRP in Cincinnati

"WKRP in Cincinnati" ran on CBS from September 18, 1978 to September 20, 1982. The show ended with only four seasons and 90 episodes. The creator of the show was Hugh Wilson. Some of the show's cast members were: Loni Anderson, Howard Hesseman, Gordon Jump, Tim Reid, Gary Sandy, Jan Smithers, Richard Sanders, and Frank Bonner.

Answer: The Andy Griffith Show

"The Andy Griffith Show" aired on CBS from October 1960 to September 1968. The show ended with a total of 249 episodes. The theme song, "The Fishin' Hole," was written by Everett Sloane, Earle Hagen, and Herbert Spencer. The show had two spin-offs, "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.," and "Mayberry R.F.D." Some of the show's cast members include: Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Don Knotts, and Frances Bavier.

Answer: Joanie Loves Chachi

"Joanie Loves Chachi" aired on ABC from March 1982 to September 1983. Of course it was a spin-off of "Happy Days." As you can see, it was very short-lived, and was not nearly as successful as "Happy Days." There were about 18 episodes produced.

Answer: Angie

"Angie" aired on ABC from 1979 to 1980. There was a total of two seasons and 36 episodes. Angie was played by Donna Pescow. The theme song called "Different Worlds" was written by Charles Fox and Norman Gimbel.

Answer: Grizzly Adams

"Grizzly Adams" aired on NBC from February 1977 to July 1978. The show ran for two season before it was cancelled. The show ended after about 39 episodes were produced.

Answer: Good Times

"Good Times" ran on CBS from February 8, 1974 to August 1, 1979. The show ended with a total of 133 episodes. The show was created by Eric Monte and Mike Evans. It was developed by Norman Lear. "Good Times" was a spin-off of "Maude."

Answer: The Fall Guy

"The Fall Guy" aired on ABC from November 1981 to May 1986. The show ended with about 113 episodes. "The Unknown Stuntman," the show's theme, was written by Glen A. Larson, Gail Jensen, and David Sommerville.

Answer: Kate and Allie

"Kate and Allie" aired on CBS from March 19, 1984 to May 22, 1989. "Friends," the theme, was written by John Lefler and Ralph Schuckett. The show ended with about 122 episodes. Sherry Coben created the show. Kate and Allie were played by Susan St. James and Jane Curtin.

Answer: Perfect Strangers

"Perfect Strangers" aired on ABC from March 1986 to August 1993. There were about 150 episodes. The theme,"Nothing's Gonna Stop me Now," was written by Jesse Frederoc and Bennett Salvay. The show's two stars were Mark Linn-Baker and Bronson Pinchot. "Family Matters" was a spin-off of the show.

Answer: Leave it to Beaver

"Leave it to Beaver" aired from October 4, 1957 to September 12, 1963. There were a total of 234 black and white episodes and one pilot. Both CBS and ABC aired the show. CBS aired the show for the first year, and ABC ran it for the rest of its run. The show was created by Joe Connelly and Bob Mosher.

The Cleaver family was played by Hugh Beaumont, Barbara Billingsley, Tony Dow, and Jerry Mathers. The show had one spin-off; "The New Leave it to Beaver."