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Quiz about Classic TV Signoffs
Quiz about Classic TV Signoffs

Classic TV Signoffs Trivia Quiz


I recently heard again the phrase "Smile, you're on Candid Camera!" and I got the idea to write a quiz on TV sign-offs. All are American TV shows.

A multiple-choice quiz by matho_77. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
matho_77
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
314,888
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
2859
Awards
Top 10% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 75 (9/10), Guest 207 (10/10), Guest 35 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. "And that's the way it is" was heard whenever which CBS news anchor, known as "the most trusted man in America", would sign-off his evening show? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What 1950's show ended "Say goodnight, Gracie"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. From 1951 to 1957, what show ended by wishing the audience "Happy Trails"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who said "Bless your little pea-pickin' hearts" for his sign-off phrase? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who concluded his radio and television shows with the unusual sign-off "Good night Mrs Calabash, wherever you are!"? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. "Good night to all you boys and girls, my nephews and nieces..." Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who closed her show with "Mmmm-Wah!" (Kiss)? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who ended his comedy variety show with "Good night and may God bless"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. "Ya'll comeback now, hear!" was the Clampett family's weekly goodbye from what TV show? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. "The Tracey Ullman Show" (1987-1990) was a weekly variety show hosted by singer and comedienne Tracey Ullman. What was her sign-off catchphrase? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 23 2024 : Guest 75: 9/10
Mar 22 2024 : Guest 207: 10/10
Mar 16 2024 : Guest 35: 10/10
Mar 07 2024 : Guest 107: 9/10
Feb 25 2024 : Guest 38: 8/10
Feb 25 2024 : Guest 68: 7/10
Feb 22 2024 : Guest 24: 10/10
Feb 21 2024 : Guest 66: 10/10
Feb 07 2024 : Guest 184: 9/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "And that's the way it is" was heard whenever which CBS news anchor, known as "the most trusted man in America", would sign-off his evening show?

Answer: Walter Cronkite

Walter Cronkite died July 17, 2009. He anchored the "CBS Evening News" for 19 years. He is particularly remembered for his coverage of the John F. Kennedy assassination in 1963 when he showed emotion something news reporter did not do.
2. What 1950's show ended "Say goodnight, Gracie"?

Answer: "The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show"

George Burns and Gracie Allen played themselves in this series that first aired on October 12, 1950. At first the series was aired live every two weeks but soon moved to Hollywood when it was filmed and shown weekly.
3. From 1951 to 1957, what show ended by wishing the audience "Happy Trails"?

Answer: "The Roy Rogers Show"

Roy Rogers and his wife Dale Evans would end their show singing "Happy Trails" while the credits rolled. This western also featured Roy's horse Trigger and his dog Bullet.
4. Who said "Bless your little pea-pickin' hearts" for his sign-off phrase?

Answer: Tennessee Ernie Ford

Ernie Ford or Tennessee Ernie Ford was a country singer, composer, and author.
On "The Ford Show" (1956-61) he usually concluded his show singing a hymn or spiritual song. One of his biggest hits was "Sixteen Tons" and his album "Hymns" achieved Gold Record status.
5. Who concluded his radio and television shows with the unusual sign-off "Good night Mrs Calabash, wherever you are!"?

Answer: Jimmy Durante

Jimmy Durante was nicknamed The Schnoz. Although he never explained his strange sign-off according to the book, "Hollywood Trivia" (Greenwich House, 1984), by David P. Strauss, Jimmy Durante's famous "Mrs. Calabash" sign-off referred to his first wife, Jeanne Olson. Jimmy Durante died in 1980 but his "Frosty The Snowman" song is heard each Christmas season.
6. "Good night to all you boys and girls, my nephews and nieces..."

Answer: Milton Berle

An ad-libbed reference to himself as Uncle Miltie caught on and thereafter, every show sign-off contained the closing phrase, "Good night to all you boys and girls, my nephews and nieces, this is Uncle Miltie saying Good Night." Known as "Mr. Television", Milton Berle died in March, 2002.
7. Who closed her show with "Mmmm-Wah!" (Kiss)?

Answer: Dinah Shore

Dinah Shore's trademark song was "See the USA (in your Chevrolet)". She was the first female star to have her own prime-time TV variety show. Dinah earned the USO Medallion Award as the first entertainer to visit GIs on the front lines of WWII.
8. Who ended his comedy variety show with "Good night and may God bless"?

Answer: Red Skelton

Freddie the Freeloader, Clem Kadiddlehopper and Cauliflower McPugg are only some of the recurring characters Red Skelton created. He was inducted into the International Clown Hall of Fame in 1989. His TV show aired 1951-1971.
9. "Ya'll comeback now, hear!" was the Clampett family's weekly goodbye from what TV show?

Answer: "The Beverly Hillbillies"

Starring Buddy Ebsen and Irene Ryan "The Beverly Hillbillies" was a sitcom that aired 1962-1971. Because of its surprising high ratings two spinoffs were created "Green Acres" and "Petticoat Junction". I suppose the thinking is you can't get enough of a good thing.
10. "The Tracey Ullman Show" (1987-1990) was a weekly variety show hosted by singer and comedienne Tracey Ullman. What was her sign-off catchphrase?

Answer: "Go Home! Go Home!"

"The Tracey Ullman Show" was FOX network's first weekly series. This variety show included musical numbers, choreography by Paula Abdul and numerous comedy skits that showcased Ullman's talent. This show won the first Emmy for FOX and is where 'the Simpsons' made their debut as between-the-acts animated shorts.
Source: Author matho_77

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