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Quiz about TV Shows With A Connection
Quiz about TV Shows With A Connection

TV Shows With A Connection Trivia Quiz


These TV shows have a connection. Guess what it is in the last question.

A multiple-choice quiz by TonyTheDad. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
TonyTheDad
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
37,440
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
14114
Last 3 plays: Guest 98 (8/10), Guest 173 (3/10), Guest 142 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. This variety show starred a then-popular Top 40 singer and his two beautiful backup singers. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. A faltering Ohio radio station hires a new programming director, who immediately changes the station's format to Rock 'n' Roll. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This show, renamed twice when the actress playing the title character quit, portrayed a suburban family comprised of a husband and wife (later replaced by the husband's sister) and their three sons, the youngest two twins. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This cartoon was about a little boy, voiced by Howie Mandel, and his overactive imagination. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. An independent single mother is harangued by the small minded members of their small town's Parent-Teacher Association. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. An inventor invents a robot that looks like a little girl. He and his family pass her off at their own daughter. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. A stock broker is caught doing insider trading. Stripped of his credentials, he finds a job as an elementary school teacher. His two teenaged daughters help him make the adjustment. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Cartoon about the adventures of the title character as a fat little boy. His mother is sweet and doting, but his father is loud and critical. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The host of this morning talk show was given it after several guest hostings of 'The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson'. The show included a full orchestra, news breaks, and a cast of regulars. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What do these 9 shows have in common? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Apr 10 2024 : Guest 98: 8/10
Apr 10 2024 : Guest 173: 3/10
Apr 09 2024 : Guest 142: 9/10
Apr 09 2024 : Linda_Arizona: 10/10
Apr 08 2024 : Guest 76: 9/10
Apr 08 2024 : Guest 67: 8/10
Apr 04 2024 : Guest 124: 7/10
Apr 02 2024 : sarahpplayer: 7/10
Mar 28 2024 : Guest 155: 7/10

Score Distribution

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This variety show starred a then-popular Top 40 singer and his two beautiful backup singers.

Answer: Tony Orlando and Dawn

'Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters' would have fit, but I said 'his' backup singers. BTW, Telma Hopkins, half of 'Dawn', shares my birthday, October 28.
2. A faltering Ohio radio station hires a new programming director, who immediately changes the station's format to Rock 'n' Roll.

Answer: WKRP in Cincinnati

I still remember the 'falling turkeys' episode!
3. This show, renamed twice when the actress playing the title character quit, portrayed a suburban family comprised of a husband and wife (later replaced by the husband's sister) and their three sons, the youngest two twins.

Answer: Valerie

Known initally as 'Valerie', then 'Valerie's Family', then finally 'The Hogan Family'.
4. This cartoon was about a little boy, voiced by Howie Mandel, and his overactive imagination.

Answer: Bobby's World

5. An independent single mother is harangued by the small minded members of their small town's Parent-Teacher Association.

Answer: Harper Valley PTA

From the movie of the same name, both starring Barbara Eden.
6. An inventor invents a robot that looks like a little girl. He and his family pass her off at their own daughter.

Answer: Small Wonder

7. A stock broker is caught doing insider trading. Stripped of his credentials, he finds a job as an elementary school teacher. His two teenaged daughters help him make the adjustment.

Answer: Drexell's Class

8. Cartoon about the adventures of the title character as a fat little boy. His mother is sweet and doting, but his father is loud and critical.

Answer: Life with Louie

9. The host of this morning talk show was given it after several guest hostings of 'The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson'. The show included a full orchestra, news breaks, and a cast of regulars.

Answer: The David Letterman Show

Although short-lived, it gave Dave the springboard to his very successful late-night show.
10. What do these 9 shows have in common?

Answer: Co-star the same actress

Edie McClurg is one of the great character actresses of our time. In these shows, she played: a regular character actor ('Tony Orlando and Dawn'), Lucille Tarlek, Herb's wife ('WKRP in Cincinnati'), Mrs. Patty Poole, the Hogans' neighbor ('Valerie' et al), Aunt Ruth ('Bobby's World'), Williamae Jones ('Harper Valley PTA'), Bonnie Brindle ('Small Wonder'), Principal Marilyn Ridge ('Drexell's Class'), Mrs. Anderson, Louie's mother ('Life with Louie'), Mrs. Marv Mendenhall ('The David Letterman Show').
Source: Author TonyTheDad

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