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Mixed Game Shows 3 Trivia Quiz

After all of the compliments I have received on this series of quizzes, here is my third installment. Have fun everyone!

A multiple-choice quiz by dg_dave. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
dg_dave

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
147,987

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1747

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following game shows practices the art of "Fun-Shui"? Hint

Russian Roulette

Greed

Whose Line Is It Anyway?

National Lampoon's Funny Money

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Question 2 of 10

2. Has Ray Combs hosted any game shows other than "Family Feud"?

Yes

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following pricing games was the first to be played on "The Price Is Right"? Hint

Three Strikes

Any number

Bullseye

Cliff Hangers

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many questions are asked in the game of "WinTuition," not including the bonus round? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who hosted the original "Let's Make A Deal"?

Answer: (Two Words...or just surname)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Can you get a "Lingo" on the very first ball in "Lingo" at any point in the game?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the announcer on the 1980's version of "Hollywood Squares" with John Davidson as host? Hint

Joan Rivers

Shadoe Stevens

JM J. Bullock

Whoopi Goldberg

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many points are lost when the judges buzz a contestant in "Cram"? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. In "The Price Is Right," is the pricing game Penny Ante still played?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. In "Hollywood Showdown," how much did the "box office" jackpot begin at? Hint

$20,000

$5,000

$10,000

$15,000

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following game shows practices the art of "Fun-Shui"?

Answer: National Lampoon's Funny Money

In "Funny Money," contestants try to become one with "The Ha."

2. Has Ray Combs hosted any game shows other than "Family Feud"?

Answer: Yes

Combs also hosted "Family Challenge" on the Family Channel from 1995 until his passing in July 1996.

3. Which of the following pricing games was the first to be played on "The Price Is Right"?

Answer: Any number

Any number was the first pricing game to be played on "The Price Is Right," but all three began in the 1970's.

4. How many questions are asked in the game of "WinTuition," not including the bonus round?

Answer: 12

There are questions for every grade level starting with first grade, and going up to grade 12.

5. Who hosted the original "Let's Make A Deal"?

Answer: Monty Hall

Monty Hall is also known as "The Big Dealer" after his long running stint on "Let's Make A Deal."

6. Can you get a "Lingo" on the very first ball in "Lingo" at any point in the game?

Answer: Yes

It is only attainable in the bonus round, and in most cases, a trip is won.

7. Who was the announcer on the 1980's version of "Hollywood Squares" with John Davidson as host?

Answer: Shadoe Stevens

Joan Rivers was the center square, JM J. Bullock was a regular, and Whoopi may have been on in the 1980's, but Shadoe Stevens (usually in the bottom center square) was the announcer.

8. How many points are lost when the judges buzz a contestant in "Cram"?

Answer: 5

Every key word is worth 10 points, and every time a pause happens or the phrase "Uh" or "Um" is said, the contestants lose 5 points.

9. In "The Price Is Right," is the pricing game Penny Ante still played?

Answer: No

This game, sadly, was retired in 2002. It was the one with the big pennies. A contestant used a penny to guess the correct price of two items to win a prize. Bob Barker gave the contestant three pennies.

10. In "Hollywood Showdown," how much did the "box office" jackpot begin at?

Answer: $10,000

Each time the "box office" was won by a contestant, it started each time at $10,000. This series only lasted from 1999 to 2001. Hope you have enjoyed this quiz!

Source: Author dg_dave

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