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Retro Childrens Shows Trivia Quiz

Here are some questions about childrens shows (both animated and live action) from the 1950's to the present. All multiple choice. Good luck and have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by betben. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
betben

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
114,401

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
4755

Last 3 plays: Guest 70 (3/10), Guest 174 (8/10), Guest 147 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the name of Casper's good witch friend on "Casper the Friendly Ghost"?
Hint

Witchy

Wilma

Wendy

Wanda

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who provided the voice for Hong Kong Phooey?
Hint

Scatman Crothers

Don Messick

Joe E. Ross

James Earl Jones

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Question 3 of 10

3. On what show would you find a character called Mr. Doo Bee?
Hint

The New Zoo Revue

Romper Room

The Magic Garden

Captain Kangaroo

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Question 4 of 10

4. On what kid show would you find the following characters; Joy, Courage, IQ, Harmony and Sparky? Hint

The Care Bears

The Smurfs

H.R. Pufnstuf

The Bugaloos

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the name of Davey's younger sister on "Davey and Goliath"?
Hint

Lucy

He didn't have a sister

Cindy

Sally

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Question 6 of 10

6. What year did "Sesame Street" first go on the air in the USA?
Hint

1970

1971

1968

1969

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Question 7 of 10

7. On what cartoon would you find characters such as Playful Heart Monkey, Proud Heart Cat and Funshine Bear?
Hint

The Snorks

Rainbow Brite

The Care Bears

The Berenstein Bears

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who played Captain Carl on "Peewee's Playhouse"?
Hint

Paul Reubens

Laurence Fishburne

Phil Hartman

Gregory Harrison

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the cartoon show "Mr. Magoo", what was Mr. Magoo's first name? Hint

It was never revealed

Quigley

Quincy

Quimby

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the original host of "Wonderama"?
Hint

Sandy Becker

Bob McAllister

Sonny Foxx

Herb Sheldon

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 20 2024 : Guest 70: 3/10
Mar 26 2024 : Guest 174: 8/10
Mar 22 2024 : Guest 147: 4/10
Mar 16 2024 : Guest 173: 6/10
Mar 11 2024 : Guest 198: 4/10
Feb 27 2024 : Guest 148: 1/10
Feb 25 2024 : Guest 203: 5/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the name of Casper's good witch friend on "Casper the Friendly Ghost"?

Answer: Wendy

Casper made his television debut in 1950 as "Casper the Friendly Ghost". In 1963 a new series entitled "The New Casper Cartoon Show" premiered.

2. Who provided the voice for Hong Kong Phooey?

Answer: Scatman Crothers

This cartoon was about a police station janitor, Penrod Pooch (also voiced by Scatman Crothers) who would change into crime fighting Hong Kong Phooey.

3. On what show would you find a character called Mr. Doo Bee?

Answer: Romper Room

Created by Bob and Nancy Claster, "Romper Room" started out as a local TV show in 1953. Nancy Claster became the first hostess ("Miss Nancy"). Sally Claster Gelbard (Miss Sally) was the second hostess. Molly McCloskey (Miss Molly) was the last hostess when the show ended in 1994. The show can still be seen in syndication.

4. On what kid show would you find the following characters; Joy, Courage, IQ, Harmony and Sparky?

Answer: The Bugaloos

Sid and Marty Kroft (the creators of H.R. Pufnstuf) created this show which featured four fairies (Joy, Courage, IQ and Harmony) that flew through Tranquility Forest with their firefly friend Sparky. The show ran from 1970-1972.

5. What was the name of Davey's younger sister on "Davey and Goliath"?

Answer: Sally

Nancy Wible provided the voice for Sally from 1960-1962 and Norma McMillan provided Sally's voice from 1963-1976. The show is still in syndication.

6. What year did "Sesame Street" first go on the air in the USA?

Answer: 1969

"Sesame Street" first aired on November 10, 1969 on PBS. Many of the original cast members were still on the show into the new century.

7. On what cartoon would you find characters such as Playful Heart Monkey, Proud Heart Cat and Funshine Bear?

Answer: The Care Bears

"The Care Bears" was originally created by the American Greeting Cards company in 1981. They soon expanded into toys, books and a TV special. They finally got their own TV show in 1985 along with a feature film "The Care Bears Movie" and two movie sequels.

8. Who played Captain Carl on "Peewee's Playhouse"?

Answer: Phil Hartman

Paul Reubens created Pee-wee Herman as a character in Ruebens comedy show. Pee-wee Herman became so popular that Reubens made a feature film for him ("Pee-Wee's Big Adventure"). In 1986 Reubens brought his character to TV.

9. In the cartoon show "Mr. Magoo", what was Mr. Magoo's first name?

Answer: Quincy

Mr. Magoo was voiced by Jim Backus, best known as Thurston Howell III of "Gilligan's Island" fame.

10. Who was the original host of "Wonderama"?

Answer: Sandy Becker

Sandy Becker was the original host when the show first started in 1955.

Source: Author betben

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