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Game Shows | 10 Question Television Multiple Choice Quiz

There have been a lot of quizzes lately on game shows. So here is my quiz on some of the game shows that have been on The Game Show Network.

A multiple-choice quiz by jlp937. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jlp937

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
144,537

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
8285

Last 3 plays: Guest 138 (0/10), Guest 86 (6/10), japh (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the very first game show host of "Family Feud"? Hint

Martin Saunders

Ray Combs

Richard Dawson

Louie Anderson

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of the character that wants to take all of your money on "Press Your Luck"? Hint

Sammy

Chammy

Bammy

Whammy

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Question 3 of 10

3. On the original "The Newlywed Game" which of the following were possible prizes for the winning couple at the end of the show? Hint

all of these

a new bedroom suite

a honeymoon vacation

new appliances

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following was NOT a panelist on "Match Game"? Hint

Wink Martindale

Nipsy Russell

Betty White

Orson Bean

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many contestants was the panelist able to choose from on "The Dating Game"? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following has NOT been on the big wheel on "Wheel of Fortune"? Hint

Free Spin

Free Letter

Bankrupt

$5000

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following game shows centers on music and the music industry? Hint

"Gambit"

"I've Got A Secret"

"To Tell the Truth"

"Rock and Roll Jeopardy"

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following game shows has Bert Convy NOT hosted? Hint

"Tattletales"

"Jeopardy"

"Win, Lose, or Draw"

"Super Password"

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which game show won the most Emmy Awards for Best Game Show in the 1980s? Hint

"Press Your Luck"

"The Price is Right"

"Name That Tune"

"The $25,000 Pyramid"

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following was a game on "The Price is Right" while hosted by Bob Barker? Hint

All of these

Plinko

Three Strikes

Punch-a-Bunch

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the very first game show host of "Family Feud"?

Answer: Richard Dawson

Richard Dawson was given a shot at his own game show with "Family Feud". He was a popular panelist on "Match Game", so the producers decided to give him his own show. It proved to be a success. As of 2010, Ray Combs, Louie Anderson, Richard Karn, and John O'Hurley have also hosted alternate versions of the originals.

2. What is the name of the character that wants to take all of your money on "Press Your Luck"?

Answer: Whammy

This show was hosted by Peter Tomarken from 1984-1986. It was brought back to life in 2002 with a few modifications and is hosted by Todd Newton and is called "Whammy: The All New Press Your Luck".

3. On the original "The Newlywed Game" which of the following were possible prizes for the winning couple at the end of the show?

Answer: all of these

4. Which of the following was NOT a panelist on "Match Game"?

Answer: Wink Martindale

Wink was never a panelist on "Match Game". However, he did have a couple of guest appearances on "Hollywood Squares". He hosted the following game shows: "Tic Tac Dough"; "Debt"; and "Gambit".

5. How many contestants was the panelist able to choose from on "The Dating Game"?

Answer: 3

This show had several celebrities that showed up looking for love. Famous stars such as Sally Field, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tom Selleck, and Farrah Fawcett were on this show.

6. Which of the following has NOT been on the big wheel on "Wheel of Fortune"?

Answer: Free Letter

There is not an option for a person to spin and get a free letter on "Wheel of Fortune". In 2010, the show took off Free Spin and added Free Play in its place.

7. Which of the following game shows centers on music and the music industry?

Answer: "Rock and Roll Jeopardy"

Jeff Probst is also the host of the "Survivor" series on CBS. An interesting side note, he was born in Wichita, Kansas, my home state.

8. Which of the following game shows has Bert Convy NOT hosted?

Answer: "Jeopardy"

This lovable game show host died of a brain tumor in 1991. He did not host "Jeopardy".

9. Which game show won the most Emmy Awards for Best Game Show in the 1980s?

Answer: "The $25,000 Pyramid"

"The $25,000 Pyramid" hosted by Dick Clark won 6 Emmys during the 1980s.

10. Which of the following was a game on "The Price is Right" while hosted by Bob Barker?

Answer: All of these

These were all on the popular game show hosted by Bob Barker. When he retired in 2007, comedian Drew Carey took over.

Source: Author jlp937

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