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Quiz about Classic Themes
Quiz about Classic Themes

Classic Themes Trivia Quiz


These themes shouldn't be too hard for any classic tv fan. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by emlvngston. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
emlvngston
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
104,406
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
4828
Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (6/10), Guest 99 (5/10), Guest 69 (5/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. "Who is the tall, dark stranger there?"

Answer: (One Word)
Question 2 of 10
2. How many themes did "Happy Days" have? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The theme to "Barney Miller" had lyrics.


Question 4 of 10
4. "Farm livin' is the life for me."

Answer: (2 words)
Question 5 of 10
5. "Got kinda tired of packin' and unpackin'.

Answer: (think radio - 3 words)
Question 6 of 10
6. Which theme never had any lyrics? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. "...your dreams were your ticket out." Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. "...suddenly I'm up on top of the world..."

Answer: (3 or 4 Words)
Question 9 of 10
9. "...someday the mountain might get em' but the law never will."

Answer: (3 or 4 words)
Question 10 of 10
10. What theme did Jack Jones sing? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 15 2024 : Guest 73: 6/10
Mar 14 2024 : Guest 99: 5/10
Mar 13 2024 : Guest 69: 5/10
Mar 08 2024 : Guest 209: 6/10
Mar 07 2024 : Guest 73: 5/10
Mar 05 2024 : Guest 98: 10/10
Mar 04 2024 : Guest 98: 6/10
Mar 03 2024 : Guest 208: 6/10
Feb 08 2024 : Guest 50: 5/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Who is the tall, dark stranger there?"

Answer: Maverick

"Maverick" aired on ABC from September 1957 to July 1962. The show ended with five seasons and 124 episodes. Bret Maverick was played by James Garner. The show had two spin-offs, "Young Maverick" and "Bret Maverick." "Young Maverick" aired on CBS from November 1979 to January 1980. "Bret Maverick" aired on NBC from December 1981 to December 1982.
2. How many themes did "Happy Days" have?

Answer: 2

"Happy Days" aired on ABC from January 15, 1974 to September 24, 1984. The show ended with 255 color episodes. "Happy Days" had a number of spin-offs. Some of them include: "Mork and Mindy," "Laverne and Shirley," and "Joanie Loves Chachi." "Happy Days" itself was a spin-off of "Love, American Style."
3. The theme to "Barney Miller" had lyrics.

Answer: False

"Barney Miller" ran on ABC from 1975 to 1982. The show ended with eight seasons and 170 episodes. Hal Linden played Captain Barney Miller. This show has won a total of two Golden Globes and one Emmy.
4. "Farm livin' is the life for me."

Answer: Green Acres

"Green Acres" ran on CBS from September 15, 1965 to September 7, 1971. The show ended with 170 color episodes. "Green Acres" was a spinoff of the show "Petticoat Junction."
5. "Got kinda tired of packin' and unpackin'.

Answer: WKRP in Cincinnati

"WKRP in Cincinnati" aired on CBS from September 1978 to September 1982. The show ended with four seasons and 90 episodes. The show was created by Hugh Wilson. Some of its stars include: Loni Anderson, Howard Hesseman, Gordon Jump, Tim Reid, Gary Sandy, Jan Smithers, Frank Bonner, and Richard Sanders.
6. Which theme never had any lyrics?

Answer: Magnum P.I.

"Magnum, P.I.", aired on CBS from December 11, 1980 to May 1, 1988. The show ended after eight seasons and 162 episodes. The show's creators were Donald P. Bellisario and Glen A. Larson. Mike Post and Pete Carpenter composed the theme song. The show's star was Tom Selleck.
7. "...your dreams were your ticket out."

Answer: Welcome Back, Kotter

John Sebastian was the composer and performer of the "Welcome Back Kotter" theme song, "Welcome Back." "Welcome Back Kotter" was aired on ABC from September 9, 1975 to August 10, 1979. Gabe Kotter was played by Gabriel Kaplan, and Vinnie Barbarino was played by John Travolta.
8. "...suddenly I'm up on top of the world..."

Answer: The Greatest American Hero

"The Greatest American Hero" aired on ABC from March 1981 to February 1983. Stephen J. Cannell was the creator as well as the executive producer.
9. "...someday the mountain might get em' but the law never will."

Answer: The Dukes of Hazzard

"The Dukes of Hazzard" aired on CBS from 1979 to 1985. The show ended with seven seasons and 147 episodes. The show's creator was Gy Waldron. Some of the show's stars include: Catherine Bach, Byron Cherry, John Schneider, Tom Wopat, and Denver Pyle. The theme song was composed by Waylon Jennings, who also performed it.
10. What theme did Jack Jones sing?

Answer: The Love Boat

"The Love Boat" aired on ABC from September 24, 1977 to September 5, 1986. The show ended with 245 episodes. "Charlie's Angels" episodes 73 and 74 took place on "The Love Boat." The title of both episodes is "Love Boat Angels." (Part I and Part II)
Source: Author emlvngston

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