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Quiz about Very Early Sitcoms
Quiz about Very Early Sitcoms

Very Early Sitcoms Trivia Quiz


Can you recognize these shows that debuted in TV's first decade? Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by cherryames. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
cherryames
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
88,941
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
7954
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 209 (9/10), Guest 129 (4/10), Guest 172 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. A Jewish family lives in the Bronx, presided over by a loving matriarch. It debuted in 1949. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. A Norwegian family lives in San Francisco, presided over by a wise and loving matriarch and a strong father who works as a carpenter. Debuted in 1949. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. A blue-collar family lives in Los Angeles presided over by Peg, the long-suffering wife, and a bumbling husband who works as a riveter. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. An all African-American cast starred in this controversial show that debuted in June 1951. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. A droll comedic straightman and his goofball wife and friends have amusing domestic problems. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. A widowed father and his loony adult daughter share a New York apartment and interfere in each other's social lives. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. A meek and mild-mannered science teacher handles everyday problems in his own unique way. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. A husband, who is mild-mannered and slightly confused, helps his capable wife raise their two handsome sons, in this almost plot-less show about trivial domestic misunderstandings. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. A husband-hunting teacher handles her students with wit and wisecracks, while she chases the handsome but clueless biology teacher. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. A wife of mythical perfection and her handsome, perfect pediatrician husband raise their two perfect children in their perfectly kept home. Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 01 2024 : Guest 209: 9/10
Feb 26 2024 : Guest 129: 4/10
Feb 26 2024 : Guest 172: 10/10
Feb 26 2024 : Guest 209: 9/10
Feb 25 2024 : Guest 68: 10/10
Feb 21 2024 : Guest 24: 10/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. A Jewish family lives in the Bronx, presided over by a loving matriarch. It debuted in 1949.

Answer: The Goldbergs

The show ran from 1949 through 1954 with star Gertrude Berg, who played mother Molly, actually writing all the episodes and producing the show too.
2. A Norwegian family lives in San Francisco, presided over by a wise and loving matriarch and a strong father who works as a carpenter. Debuted in 1949.

Answer: Mama

"I Remember Mama" was the title of the movie and "Mama's Bank Account" was the book on which this show was based.
3. A blue-collar family lives in Los Angeles presided over by Peg, the long-suffering wife, and a bumbling husband who works as a riveter.

Answer: The Life of Riley

Jackie Gleason first played Chester A. Riley but the show only lasted one season. It returned with William Bendix in the title role and became a big hit.
4. An all African-American cast starred in this controversial show that debuted in June 1951.

Answer: Amos 'n' Andy

"Amos 'n' Andy" was cancelled in 1953 because African-American organizations objected to the negative black stereotypes portrayed in the show. Beulah,the maid to the white Henderson family, debuted in October 1950.
5. A droll comedic straightman and his goofball wife and friends have amusing domestic problems.

Answer: The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show

The show debuted in 1950 and lasted only a year after Gracie retired in 1958. The show couldn't go on without her.
6. A widowed father and his loony adult daughter share a New York apartment and interfere in each other's social lives.

Answer: My Little Margie

Gale Storm, who played the title role, was a nightclub singer and an actress in westerns.
7. A meek and mild-mannered science teacher handles everyday problems in his own unique way.

Answer: Mr. Peepers

Wally Cox, who played the title role, started out as a stand-up comedian. This was the first of many sitcoms built on such talent.
8. A husband, who is mild-mannered and slightly confused, helps his capable wife raise their two handsome sons, in this almost plot-less show about trivial domestic misunderstandings.

Answer: The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet

This "show about nothing" began on radio in 1944 and debuted on TV in 1952 where it ran for fourteen years!
9. A husband-hunting teacher handles her students with wit and wisecracks, while she chases the handsome but clueless biology teacher.

Answer: Our Miss Brooks

Eve Arden, who starred in the title role, was criticized for wearing clothes that no teacher could afford.
10. A wife of mythical perfection and her handsome, perfect pediatrician husband raise their two perfect children in their perfectly kept home.

Answer: The Donna Reed Show

For the eight years the show was on, many women tried to live up to the standard of supermom Donna Stone. But star Donna Reed is quoted as having "contempt for the two-dimensional, stereotyped woman" she had portrayed. (From "The Great TV Sitcom Book" by Rick Mitz.)
Source: Author cherryames

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