1970s What's Their Line? Trivia Quiz

Answer: Dry Cleaner

George Jefferson is a character played by Sherman Hemsley on the American television sitcom "All in the Family". The American sitcom was first broadcast on January 12, 1971, and ran until April 8, 1979. In total, there were 205 episodes spread over nine seasons.

The main characters on "The Jeffersons" were George Jefferson, his wife Louise, maid Florence, neighbours the Willises, and Mr Bentley. The Jeffersons was a popular American comedy series centred on George and Louise Jefferson. They are an affluent Black couple who relocate from a working-class area to an upscale apartment in a prestigious neighbourhood of Manhattan, New York.

Answer: Junk Dealer

Fred Sanford, played by Redd Foxx, is the central figure in the iconic 1970s television series "Sanford and Son." A clever comedic character, he is a headstrong, humorous, and quick-witted junk dealer residing in Los Angeles. "Sanford and Son" is an American sitcom that originally aired from January 14, 1972, to March 25, 1977. The other primary character was his son Lamont Sanford, portrayed by Demond Wilson.

There were 136 episodes spread over six seasons. The American series was based on the UK series "Steptoe and Son," starring Harry H. Corbett and Wilfrid Brambell. The UK series aired from 5 January 1962 until December 1974.

Answer: Police Officer

Mike Danko is a character played by Sam Melville on "The Rookies." The American police drama first aired on September 11, 1972, to March 30, 1976. There were 93 episodes that were spread over four seasons, plus there was a pilot movie, which was released on March 7, 1972.

The storyline follows the adventures of three new police officers serving in a city that is never revealed for the fictional Southern California Police Department (SCPD). The three new officers were Officer Mike Danko, Lieutenant Ed Ryker, and Officer Terry Webster.

Answer: Psychologist

Bob Hartley stars as the character Dr. Robert Hartley on the American sitcom "The Bob Newhart Show". The series ran from September 16, 1972, to April 1, 1978. There were 142 episodes spread over six seasons.

The main cast was Suzanne Pleshette (Bob's wife and a school teacher), Peter Bonerz (Dr. Jerry Robinson), Marcia Wallace (as Carol Kester, Bob and Jerry's receptionist), and Bill Daily (as Howard Borden, who was a friend of Bob's and a next-door neighbour).

Many of Bob's patients were seen on a regular basis in the programme, including Renée Lippin as Michelle Nardo (seasons 1-5), Jack Riley as Elliot F. Carlin, Florida Friebus as Mrs. Lillian Bakerman, and John Fiedler as Emil Peterson.

Bob's patients come to sit on his comfortable couch and share with him the reasons they feel sad, angry, or afraid. The visitors to Bob often have rather silly issues, and Bob usually spends his time listening attentively, making amusing, puzzled expressions, and attempting to help them sort out their silly problems.

Answer: Teacher

Lucas Tanner is a character played by David Hartman in the American series "Lucas Tanner". The series only ran for one year between 1974 and 1975. There were 22 episodes in the series.

Lucas Tanner, once a baseball player and sports journalist, takes on the role of an English teacher at the fictional Harry S. Truman Memorial High School located in Webster Groves, Missouri, a suburb of St Louis. He switched careers after his wife and child died in a car accident. The programme follows his use of unorthodox methods to engage with students, which creates tension with the conventional, traditional teachers.

Rosemary Murphy portrayed Margaret Blumenthal, the high school principal who worked with the main character, teacher Lucas Tanner. Robbie Rist played Glendon Farrell, the young neighbour living next door to Lucas Tanner. Terry Klitsner portrayed John Randolph when he took on the role of Principal after Rosemary Murphy left the series.

Answer: Hardware Store Owner

Howard Cunningham is a character portrayed by Tom Bosley in the American TV sitcom "Happy Days". "Happy Days" first aired on January 15, 1974, and ran until July 19, 1984. There were 255 episodes spread over eleven seasons.

In the programme, Howard Cunningham is frequently referred to as "Mr C" and is one of the central characters. Howard owns the neighbourhood shop, "Cunningham's Hardware". He is married to Marion and has two children: a son named Richie and a daughter named Joanie. The series takes place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, during the 1950s and 1960s. There was another family member, a son called Chuck. Chuck was only seen in seasons one and two, and even then it was only brief appearances. He then disappeared from the show.

In the programme there is a character called Arthur Fonzarelli, known as the "Fonz", portrayed by Henry Winkler. In my opinion, he was the best character in the show. The Fonz was a modern guy who wore a leather jacket, rode a motorbike, and had the catchphrase "Aaaaay" while showing the thumbs-up trademark.

Answer: Sportswriter

Jack Klugman stars as the character Oscar Trevor Madison in the American sitcom television series "The Odd Couple." The series ran from 24, 1970, to March 7, 1975. There were 114 episodes spread over five seasons. The other main character in the series was Tony Randall, who played the part of Felix Alex Unger.

The story examines two men, Oscar and Felix, who are both divorced and share Oscar's Manhattan flat. The men have contrasting personalities, which inevitably lead to conflict and laughter. Felix is a commercial photographer while Oscar is employed as a sports journalist for the fictional newspaper called the "New York Herald."

Answer: Newspaper Columnist

Dick Van Patten played the character Thomas "Tom" Bradford Sr. in the American comedy-drama "Eight Is Enough." The show aired from March 15, 1977, to May 23, 1981. There were 112 episodes spread over five seasons.

The show is about Tom Bradford, who lives in Sacramento, California. Tom is a newspaper columnist for the fictional newspaper the Sacramento Register. His wife is called Joan, and they have eight children ranging from eight-year-old Nicholas to 21-year-old David.

After Joan passes away, the storyline follows Tom as a widower raising his children. Later in the series, Tom meets Sandra Sue "Abby," a widowed schoolteacher played by Betty Buckley. When Tom's son "Tommy" breaks his leg playing football, Abby becomes his private tutor. Tom eventually falls in love with Abby, and they marry later in the show.

Answer: Receptionist

Loni Anderson is a character played by Jennifer Marlowe in the American sitcom "WKRP in Cincinnati." The show aired from September 18, 1978, to October 7, 1981, totalling 90 episodes across four seasons.

The sitcom is about a fictional radio station in Cincinnati, Ohio, that has lost its way. The radio station employs a new program director, Andy Travis, who makes changes to the station that the owners and staff at first don't like. The easy listening station now goes into rock and punk music that is played by two new DJs.

Key cast included Gordon Jump (Big Guy), Frank Bonner (sales manager), and Tim Reid (Venus Flytrap), among others.

Answer: Architect

Mike Brady is a character played by Robert Reed in the American sitcom "The Brady Bunch". The show was first aired on September 26, 1969, and ran until March 8, 1974. There were 117 episodes spread over five seasons.

The storyline is centred around the Brady family. Mike Brady is an architect and family man who is bringing up his sons Greg, Peter, and the youngest, Bobby. Mike is a widower and just gets on with his life. One day he meets a woman called Carol who is also a widower and has three children of her own: Marcia, Jan, and the youngest, Cindy. Mike and Carol eventually get married, and they all live together in a big house with a housekeeper called Alice Nelson.

The show deals with teenage problems, sibling rivalry, and everyday problems with a large family. It all works out in the end as they get to know each other and learn how to love each other.