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Quiz about Australian TV Shows Vol 3
Quiz about Australian TV Shows Vol 3

Australian TV Shows Vol. 3 Trivia Quiz


Volume 3 is all about Australian shows that aired between 1971 to 1976 on Australian television.

A multiple-choice quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
368,661
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
12 / 15
Plays
452
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 104 (15/15), rabbit1964 (15/15), Guest 159 (15/15).
Question 1 of 15
1. What spy drama involved Australian military intelligence and World War II that first aired on the Nine Network in 1971? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. What kids talent show first aired in 1971 on the Ten Network gave us stars like Tina Arena, Debra Bryne, Dannii Minogue and Jamie Redfern? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Which ABC comedy series first aired in 1972 with the show's main character catchphrase was "Rip Their Bloody Arms Off"? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. Which obese animal and his friends first aired on the Ten Network in 1972? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. In 1972 Graham Kennedy return to the Nine Network to host which nighttime talk show? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. Which soap opera that first aired on the Ten Network in 1972 involved an apartment block and Abigail? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. What was the name of the daytime talk show that first aired on the Ten Network 1973? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. What comedy show first aired in 1973 on the Seven Network had characters such as Leo Wanker, George Fungus and Strop? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. Judy Nunn and Ken James starred in which Ten Network soap opera that first aired in 1974? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. What was the name of Molly Meldrum music show that first aired on the ABC in 1974? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. In 1975 Bert Newton return to television as a sidekick on which nightime talk show on the Nine Network? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. Tommy Hanlon Jr hosted what talent show that first aired on the Ten Network in 1975? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. What was the name of the celebrity biography show that first aired on the Seven Network in 1975? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. What was the name of the comedy series that starred Graeme Blundell first aired on the ABC in 1976? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. What was the name of the family travel show that toured Australia that first aired on the Nine Network in 1976? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Apr 24 2024 : Guest 104: 15/15
Apr 20 2024 : rabbit1964: 15/15
Apr 16 2024 : Guest 159: 15/15
Apr 12 2024 : Guest 124: 14/15
Apr 02 2024 : lg549: 15/15
Mar 22 2024 : Guest 124: 7/15
Mar 12 2024 : matthewpokemon: 13/15
Mar 11 2024 : Guest 49: 12/15
Mar 09 2024 : Guest 1: 13/15

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What spy drama involved Australian military intelligence and World War II that first aired on the Nine Network in 1971?

Answer: Spyforce

"Spyforce" aired from 1971 to 1973 on the Nine Network.

"Spyforce" cast members included Jack Thompson, Peter Sumner, Bill Hunter, Anna-Marie Winchester and Redmond Phillips.
2. What kids talent show first aired in 1971 on the Ten Network gave us stars like Tina Arena, Debra Bryne, Dannii Minogue and Jamie Redfern?

Answer: Young Talent Time

"Young Talent Time" aired from 1971 to 1988 on the Ten Network before it got revived in 2012 for one season.

"Young Talent Time" cast members included Tina Arena, Debra Bryne, Dannii Minogue, Jamie Redfern, Jane Scali and Karen Knowles.
3. Which ABC comedy series first aired in 1972 with the show's main character catchphrase was "Rip Their Bloody Arms Off"?

Answer: The Aunty Jack Show

"The Aunty Jack Show" aired from 1972 to 1973 on the ABC.

"The Aunty Jack Show" cast members included Grahame Bond, Rory O'Donoghue and Sandra McGregor.
4. Which obese animal and his friends first aired on the Ten Network in 1972?

Answer: Fat Cat And Friends

"Fat Cat and Friends" aired from 1972 to 1987 on the Ten Network before it switched channels to the Seven Network from 1988 to 1992.

During "Fat Cat and Friends" twenty years on air three people played Fat Cat they were Reg Whiteman, Ralf Hadzic and Melanie George.
5. In 1972 Graham Kennedy return to the Nine Network to host which nighttime talk show?

Answer: The Graham Kennedy Show

"The Graham Kennedy Show" aired from 1972 to 1975 on the Nine Network.

In 1975 Graham Kennedy quit the Nine Network due to being banned from doing live television due to the infamous crow call.
6. Which soap opera that first aired on the Ten Network in 1972 involved an apartment block and Abigail?

Answer: Number 96

"Number 96" aired from 1972 to 1977 on the Ten Network.

"Number 96" cast members included Pat McDonald, Abigail, Mike Dorsey, Tom Oliver, Sheila Kennedy, Bunny Brooke, Bettina Welch, Elaine Lee and Gordon McDougall.
7. What was the name of the daytime talk show that first aired on the Ten Network 1973?

Answer: The Mike Walsh Show

"The Mike Walsh Show" aired from 1973 to 1976 on the Ten Network before it switched networks to the Nine Network from 1977 to 1984.

"The Mike Walsh Show" regualr guests included Jeanne Little, Richard Neville and John-Michael Howson.
8. What comedy show first aired in 1973 on the Seven Network had characters such as Leo Wanker, George Fungus and Strop?

Answer: The Paul Hogan Show

"The Paul Hogan Show" aired from 1973 to 1977 on the Seven Netowrk before it switched channels to the Nine Network from 1978 to 1984.

"The Paul Hogan Show" cast members included Paul Hogan, John Cornell, Delvene Delaney, Karen West and Sue McIntosh.
9. Judy Nunn and Ken James starred in which Ten Network soap opera that first aired in 1974?

Answer: The Box

"The Box" aired from 1974 to 1977 on the Ten Network.

"The Box" cast members included Judy Nunn, Ken James, Belinda Giblin, Peter Regan, Paul Karo and Lois Ramsey.
10. What was the name of Molly Meldrum music show that first aired on the ABC in 1974?

Answer: Countdown

"Countdown" aired from 1974 to 1987 on the ABC.

"Countdown" was the go to place for local and international artists to perform their latest hits.
11. In 1975 Bert Newton return to television as a sidekick on which nightime talk show on the Nine Network?

Answer: The Don Lane Show

"The Don Lane Show" aired from 1975 to 1983 on the Nine Network.

In 1977 Don Lane won the TV Week Gold Logie for the most popular personality on Australian television for the "The Don Lane Show".
12. Tommy Hanlon Jr hosted what talent show that first aired on the Ten Network in 1975?

Answer: Pot Of Gold

"Pot Of Gold" aired from 1975 to 1978 on the Ten Network with Tommy Hanlon Jr as host.

One of the "Pot Of Gold" contestants who appeared on the show was a 9 year old singer called Keith Urban.
13. What was the name of the celebrity biography show that first aired on the Seven Network in 1975?

Answer: This Is Your Life

"This Is Your Life" aired from 1975 to 1980 on the Seven Network before it got revived by the Nine Network from 1995 to 2005, 2008 and 2011.

"This Is Your Life" hosts:
Mike Willesee 1975
Digby Wolfe 1976
Roger Climpson 1977 to 1980
Mike Munro 1995 to 2008
Eddie McGuire 2011
14. What was the name of the comedy series that starred Graeme Blundell first aired on the ABC in 1976?

Answer: Alvin Purple

"Alvin Purple" aired for 13 episodes in 1976 on the ABC.

"Alvin Purple" cast members included Graeme Blundell and Chris Haywood.
15. What was the name of the family travel show that toured Australia that first aired on the Nine Network in 1976?

Answer: Ask The Leyland Brothers

"Ask The Leyland Brothers" aired from 1976 to 1980 on the Nine Network.

"Ask The Leyland Brothers" aired 153 episodes during its run and consisted of brothers Mike and Mal Leyland.
Source: Author wwe84

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