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Quiz about Countdown  The Music Show
Quiz about Countdown  The Music Show

'Countdown' - The Music Show Trivia Quiz


In the 1960's we had 'Bandstand'. In the 1970's it was 'Countdown', see how much you remember.

A multiple-choice quiz by mandamoo. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
mandamoo
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
120,357
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
314
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Question 1 of 10
1. In what year did 'Countdown' make its television debut? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What night of the week did 'Countdown' air? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Whose name is synonymous with 'Countdown'? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. By what nickname is he better known? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What was the question innocently posed to Prince Charles when he made a guest appearance? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In 1975, the year colour television was introduced in Australia, which band kicked off 'Countdown's' first colour show? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What was the name of the music gossip segment? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What phrase did Molly constantly bleat each time a new album or single was reviewed? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Did 'Countdown' ever have celebrity co-hosts?


Question 10 of 10
10. How many songs were in the countdown at the end of each episode? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In what year did 'Countdown' make its television debut?

Answer: 1974

So began the Sunday evening ritual!
2. What night of the week did 'Countdown' air?

Answer: Sunday

Yep, Sunday was the only night of the week that we kids were allowed to have our dinner in front of the television :)
3. Whose name is synonymous with 'Countdown'?

Answer: Ian Meldrum

Donnie Sutherland hosted 'Sound Unlimited', Brian Henderson -'Bandstand' and Richard Wilkins hosted 'MTV'.
4. By what nickname is he better known?

Answer: Molly

A name given to him by Elton John, I believe.
5. What was the question innocently posed to Prince Charles when he made a guest appearance?

Answer: 'How's your mum?'

A rather embarrassing gaffe! Prince Charles corrected him with 'you mean Her Royal Highness'. Cringe!
6. In 1975, the year colour television was introduced in Australia, which band kicked off 'Countdown's' first colour show?

Answer: Skyhooks

It was indeed the very colourful and theatrical 'Skyhooks'.
7. What was the name of the music gossip segment?

Answer: Humdrum

Molly would fill us in on all the latest music news and gossip.
8. What phrase did Molly constantly bleat each time a new album or single was reviewed?

Answer: 'do yourself a favour'

Yes it was 'do yourself a favour'- ad nauseum!
9. Did 'Countdown' ever have celebrity co-hosts?

Answer: yes

'Countdown' had an array of local and international co-hosts over the years.
10. How many songs were in the countdown at the end of each episode?

Answer: 10

We would wait with baited breath to see which song occupied the #1 position for the week!
Source: Author mandamoo

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