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Quiz about Old Television Series on DVD Part 7
Quiz about Old Television Series on DVD Part 7

Old Television Series on DVD Part 7 Quiz


Watching the great old television series on DVD has become a favourite pastime around my house. It's amazing just how many of the old series are available now. Join me in a walk down Memory Lane!

A multiple-choice quiz by skunkee. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
skunkee
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
255,997
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Very Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
10497
Awards
Top 5% quiz!
Last 3 plays: Guest 12 (10/10), Guest 71 (10/10), Guest 161 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Moving out of the house and into your own apartment was a big thing in the 50s, especially when you shared a place with your best friend and you had crazy neighbours living upstairs. In which show did the two stars work as bottlecappers in a brewery? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This legal drama gave us an amazing lawyer, skilled at winning seemingly hopeless cases for his clients. The drama unfolded both in and outside of the courtroom as he and his trusty team dug up evidence to clear their wrongfully accused clients, and brilliantly defended them in front of judge and jury. In which series would you find the beautiful secretary, Della Street? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This family show invited viewers to sing and play along with the talented cast. Hard to pigeon-hole, the show was very much a variety show for children, and launched the careers of stars like Annette Funicello. What show saw cast members often wearing matching hats? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This light-hearted comedy introduced us to the Buchmans, newlyweds (when the show started out) living in New York City. He made documentary films and she worked in Public Relations. Which sitcom boasted a dog called Murray? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Astronaut Tony Nelson got more than he bargained for, when he opened that bottle on the desert island. Which show was one of the first to show us an exposed midriff, but not (said censors) a bellybutton? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This dark and mysterious show told us the story of the Collins family, and their unusual run-ins with vampires, werewolves and other supernatural folk. What gothic soap opera was this? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This comedy show featured the improvisational skills of four comedians, responding to cues given to them by the host and by the audience. In which show might you find the comics asked to speak in questions only? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What family comedy introduced us to the Huxtables, a busy, but loving family, living in Brooklyn. With a doctor for a father and a lawyer for a mother, the kids were not lacking in good role models. What show, named for the star and not the character, was this? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. When you've dedicated your life to an order that wears a rather large, winged headpiece and you only weigh 90 pounds, sometimes a strong wind can cause all kinds of disruption. In which show did this present a problem for the lead character? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. This show brought us the adventures of Ben Cartwright and his three sons, as they worked their ranch in Nevada in the 1860s. On which show would you have found the Ponderosa Ranch? Hint



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1. Moving out of the house and into your own apartment was a big thing in the 50s, especially when you shared a place with your best friend and you had crazy neighbours living upstairs. In which show did the two stars work as bottlecappers in a brewery?

Answer: Laverne and Shirley

"Laverne and Shirley" ran for eight seasons between 1976 and 1983. The show starred Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams as the two friends, living in Milwaukee and working at the Shotz Brewery. With Lenny and Squiggy living upstairs, their lives were never dull. Later in the series the girls moved out to California, after their jobs were replaced by automation.
2. This legal drama gave us an amazing lawyer, skilled at winning seemingly hopeless cases for his clients. The drama unfolded both in and outside of the courtroom as he and his trusty team dug up evidence to clear their wrongfully accused clients, and brilliantly defended them in front of judge and jury. In which series would you find the beautiful secretary, Della Street?

Answer: Perry Mason

With Canadian Raymond Burr in the starring role, "Perry Mason" ran for nine seasons, between 1957 and 1966. Barbara Hale played secretary Della Street and William Hopper the handsome and capable investigator, Paul Drake.
3. This family show invited viewers to sing and play along with the talented cast. Hard to pigeon-hole, the show was very much a variety show for children, and launched the careers of stars like Annette Funicello. What show saw cast members often wearing matching hats?

Answer: The Mickey Mouse Club

"The Mickey Mouse Club" ran for three seasons, from 1955 to 1959, and often featured Walt Disney himself, providing the voice of Mickey Mouse.
A revised version of the show ran for seven seasons, from 1989 to 1994, and helped launch the careers of people like Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Ryan Gosling and Justin Timberlake.
4. This light-hearted comedy introduced us to the Buchmans, newlyweds (when the show started out) living in New York City. He made documentary films and she worked in Public Relations. Which sitcom boasted a dog called Murray?

Answer: Mad About You

Starring Helen Hunt and Paul Reiser, "Mad About You" ran for seven seasons, from 1992 to 1999. The chemistry between the neurotic couple had a lot to do with why the show was so good, as they dealt with the day to day issues arising in most marriages.

Some of the guest stars were pretty impressive too. One particularly interesting episode saw Yoko Ono guest star, helping Paul work on a documentary.
5. Astronaut Tony Nelson got more than he bargained for, when he opened that bottle on the desert island. Which show was one of the first to show us an exposed midriff, but not (said censors) a bellybutton?

Answer: I Dream of Jeannie

"I Dream of Jeannie" ran for five seasons, between 1965 and 1970. Barbara Eden starred as the perky genie, determined to make her master, played by Larry Hagman, fall in love with her and marry her. Of course given the highly secret and security conscious nature of his work, having her around often caused all kinds of trouble for him.
6. This dark and mysterious show told us the story of the Collins family, and their unusual run-ins with vampires, werewolves and other supernatural folk. What gothic soap opera was this?

Answer: Dark Shadows

Imdb lists "Dark Shadows" as running for one season, from 1966 to 1971, for 1245 daily episodes. That's an interesting feat! I remember running home every day from school to catch the show, and being devastated when airing of the show was suspended in my area (while in syndication) to allow for coverage of the Watergate hearings.
The show starred Jonathon Frid as Barnabas Collins, head of the troubled family with a lot to hide. If you remembered this show, then I am seriously impressed!
7. This comedy show featured the improvisational skills of four comedians, responding to cues given to them by the host and by the audience. In which show might you find the comics asked to speak in questions only?

Answer: Whose Line is it Anyway?

Based on the British show of the same name, "Whose Line is it Anyway?" ran for eight seasons, from 1998 to 2006. Hosted by Drew Carey, regulars Ryan Stiles, Colin Mochrie, and Wayne Brady were joined by a rotating assortment of guest comedians. The show was seldom disappointing and usually offered viewers at least one belly laugh per episode.
8. What family comedy introduced us to the Huxtables, a busy, but loving family, living in Brooklyn. With a doctor for a father and a lawyer for a mother, the kids were not lacking in good role models. What show, named for the star and not the character, was this?

Answer: The Cosby Show

Starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad, "The Cosby Show" ran for eight wonderful seasons, between 1984 and 1992. The Huxtable house was always overflowing with children at various stages of life, giving us insight into the growing pains that each stage produced.
Bill Cosby's unique brand of humour and amazing way with children has brought us a number of terrific shows over the years.
9. When you've dedicated your life to an order that wears a rather large, winged headpiece and you only weigh 90 pounds, sometimes a strong wind can cause all kinds of disruption. In which show did this present a problem for the lead character?

Answer: The Flying Nun

Set in Puerto Rico, "The Flying Nun" ran for three seasons, between 1967 and 1970, and starred Sally Field.
Sister Bertrille soon realized that this ability to fly was actually a blessing, that could be used to help out people in need.
10. This show brought us the adventures of Ben Cartwright and his three sons, as they worked their ranch in Nevada in the 1860s. On which show would you have found the Ponderosa Ranch?

Answer: Bonanza

"Bonanza" ran for an amazing 14 seasons, from 1959 to 1973. Ben and his boys, Adam, Hoss and Little Joe epitomized everything a real man should be in the old west, including being a good neighbour.
The show starred Lorne Green, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker and Pernell Roberts.
Source: Author skunkee

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