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Quiz about Classic Themes 4
Quiz about Classic Themes 4

Classic Themes #4 Trivia Quiz


Yet another quiz for a classic tv fan.

A multiple-choice quiz by emlvngston. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
emlvngston
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
120,533
Updated
Jul 10 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
2228
Last 3 plays: Guest 208 (6/10), Guest 99 (2/10), Guest 69 (4/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who is "smooth as a handle on a gun?" Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The "M*A*S*H" opening theme features a helicopter.


Question 3 of 10
3. Which theme was written by Quincy Jones? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which of the following themes did not have lyrics? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. None of the following themes ever had lyrics. "The Donna Reed Show," "The Dick Van Dyke Show," "The Andy Griffith Show," and "The Bob Newhart Show."


Question 6 of 10
6. "Would you stand up and walk out on me?"

Answer: (three words)
Question 7 of 10
7. "..it's time you started living..."

Answer: (Five words)
Question 8 of 10
8. "..What a girl, what a whirl, what a life." Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. "...truer than the red, white, and blue..." Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. "...I can arrange to change any doubts you feel..." Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 24 2024 : Guest 208: 6/10
Mar 14 2024 : Guest 99: 2/10
Mar 13 2024 : Guest 69: 4/10
Mar 05 2024 : Guest 98: 9/10
Feb 08 2024 : Guest 50: 6/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who is "smooth as a handle on a gun?"

Answer: Maverick

"Maverick" aired on ABC from September 22, 1957 until July 8, 1962. There were a total of five seasons and 124 episodes. Bret Maverick was played by James Garner, and Bart Maverick was played by Jack Kelly. Roy Huggins was the show's creator.
2. The "M*A*S*H" opening theme features a helicopter.

Answer: True

"M*A*S*H" aired on CBS from September 17, 1972 to September 19, 1983. A total of 251 episodes were produced. Some of the show's stars include: Loretta Swit, Alan Alda, Gary Burghoff, William Christopher, Jamie Farr, Larry Linville, Harry Morgan, and Wayne Rogers.
3. Which theme was written by Quincy Jones?

Answer: Sanford and Son

"Sanford and Son" ran on NBC from January 17,1972 to March 25, 1977. There was a total number of 135 episodes. Fred Sanford was played by Redd Foxx, and Lamont Sanford was played by Demond Wilson. There were three spin-offs of the show. They were "Sanford," "Grady," and "Sanford Arms." Each show only lasted a year, except "Sanford Arms" which didn't even last a year.
4. Which of the following themes did not have lyrics?

Answer: The Wild, Wild West

"The Wild, Wild West" aired on CBS from September 1965 to April 1969. The show ended with about 104 episodes. The show was created by Michael Garrison. Two of the cast members were Robert Conrad and Ross Martin.
5. None of the following themes ever had lyrics. "The Donna Reed Show," "The Dick Van Dyke Show," "The Andy Griffith Show," and "The Bob Newhart Show."

Answer: False

"The Andy Griffith Show" and "The Dick Van Dyke Show" are the only shows out of the list above to ever have lyrics. "The Andy Griffith Show" aired on CBS from October, 1960 to September, 1968. The show ended with a total of 249 episodes. The show had a couple of spin-offs; "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C." and "Mayberry R.F.D." "The Dick Van Dyke Show" aired on CBS from October 1961 to September 1966.

The show ended with a total of 158 episodes not including the pilot. The show's theme song did have lyrics, but they were never broadcast; however, "The Andy Griffith Show" theme song lyrics were broadcast.
6. "Would you stand up and walk out on me?"

Answer: The Wonder Years

"The Wonder Years" aired on ABC from March, 1988 to September, 1993. The show ended with a total of 115 episodes. The show was created by Carol Black and Neal Marlens. Some of the show's stars include: Fred Savage, Danica McKellar, Josh Saviano, Alley Mills, Dan Lauria, and Jason Hervey.
7. "..it's time you started living..."

Answer: The Mary Tyler Moore Show

"The Mary Tyler Moore Show" aired on CBS from September 19, 1970 to September 3, 1977. The show ended with about 168 color episodes. "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" had three spin-offs; "Rhoda," "Phyllis," and "Lou Grant." "Rhoda" aired on CBS from September 9, 1974 to December 9, 1978. "Rhoda" ended with a total of 110 episodes.
8. "..What a girl, what a whirl, what a life."

Answer: I Married Joan

"I Married Joan" aired on NBC from October, 1952 to April, 1955. The show was thirty minutes long and starred Jim Backus as Judge Bradley 'Brad' Stevens.
9. "...truer than the red, white, and blue..."

Answer: Love, American Style

"Love, American Style" aired ABC from September 29, 1969 to January 11, 1974. The show was sixty minutes long, and ended with 108 color episodes. "Happy Days" was a spin-off of this show.
10. "...I can arrange to change any doubts you feel..."

Answer: Gidget

"Gidget" aired on ABC from September 15, 1965 to September 1, 1966. The show ended with a total of 32 color episodes. The "Gidget" theme was written by Howard Greenfield and Jack Keller. The theme was sung by Johnny Tillotson. Gidget was played by Sally Field.
Source: Author emlvngston

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