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TV Through The Years Trivia Quiz

Television through the years. It's multiple choice. Hope you enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by tnt4ever1. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
tnt4ever1

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
223,159

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

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4141

Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (3/10), Guest 174 (6/10), tjmartel8 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was first offered the role of Archie Bunker for the TV pilot of "All in the Family"? Hint

Walter Matthau

Bing Crosby

Mickey Rooney

Carroll O'Connor

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Question 2 of 10

2. On what TV show did Robin Williams first appear as Mork? Hint

Laverne and Shirley

Welcome Back, Kotter

The Bob Newhart Show

Happy Days

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Question 3 of 10

3. On the TV sitcom "Family Ties", whose photo did Alex P. Keaton keep on his nightstand? Hint

William F. Buckley Jr.

Ronald Reagan

Richard Nixon

Jimmy Carter

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Question 4 of 10

4. What American TV series was the first to be acquired for screening in the Soviet Union? Hint

The Electric Company

The Muppets

Fraggle Rock

Sesame Street

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Question 5 of 10

5. On the TV show "Cheers", what was the maximum capacity of people at the popular Boston bar? Hint

100

125

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Question 6 of 10

6. The TV game show "Hollywood Squares" first aired on October 17, 1966. Who was the first person to occupy the center square? Hint

Sally Field

Ernest Borgnine

Nick Adams

Agnes Moorehead

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the first guest host of "Saturday Night Live"? Hint

Paul Simon

Desi Arnaz

Richard Pryor

George Carlin

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Question 8 of 10

8. On the animated TV series "The Simpsons", who provides the voice of Marge? Hint

Maggie Roswell

Nancy Cartwright

Julie Kavner

Yeardley Smith

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Question 9 of 10

9. On "The Muppet Show", what were the names of the two old men who heckled from the balcony? Hint

Statler and Waldorf

Lou and Bentley

Mortimer and Stanley

Joseph and Wally

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Question 10 of 10

10. What famous movie actor appeared on "Family Ties" as Alex P. Keaton's alcoholic uncle? Hint

Tom Hanks

Harrison Ford

Don Johnson

William Shatner

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was first offered the role of Archie Bunker for the TV pilot of "All in the Family"?

Answer: Mickey Rooney

Mickey Rooney turned down the part, and it was offered to Carroll O'Connor. Rooney declined the offer due to its strong potential for controversy.

2. On what TV show did Robin Williams first appear as Mork?

Answer: Happy Days

He appeared on "Happy Days" in a dream of Richie Cunningham's.
Mork was such a great character they decided to spin him off into his own show.

3. On the TV sitcom "Family Ties", whose photo did Alex P. Keaton keep on his nightstand?

Answer: Richard Nixon

Richard Nixon was Alex's idol on the show.
A Poster of William F. Buckley Jr. was over Alex's bed.

4. What American TV series was the first to be acquired for screening in the Soviet Union?

Answer: Fraggle Rock

The Soviets bought 24 episodes of the show.
"Fraggle Rock" was first broadcast there on January 8, 1989.

5. On the TV show "Cheers", what was the maximum capacity of people at the popular Boston bar?

Answer: 75

The number was posted on a sign above the door.
The Bull and Finch Pub is the original inspiration for the setting of the TV show "Cheers".

6. The TV game show "Hollywood Squares" first aired on October 17, 1966. Who was the first person to occupy the center square?

Answer: Ernest Borgnine

Sally Fields, Nick Adams, and Agnes Moorehead were regular squares on the first show. The host of the show was Peter Marshall.

7. Who was the first guest host of "Saturday Night Live"?

Answer: George Carlin

The first show aired on October 11, 1975. The first musical guest was Janis Ian.

8. On the animated TV series "The Simpsons", who provides the voice of Marge?

Answer: Julie Kavner

Julie Kavner was first known in her role as Brenda Morgenstern on "Rhoda". Kavner also provides the voices for Patty Bouvier, Selma Bouvier, Jacqueline Bouvier and Gladys Bouvier.

9. On "The Muppet Show", what were the names of the two old men who heckled from the balcony?

Answer: Statler and Waldorf

Statler is the taller, thinner one sitting on the right as you look at them in their "Muppet Show" box. Waldorf, on the left, has a round head and is shorter.

10. What famous movie actor appeared on "Family Ties" as Alex P. Keaton's alcoholic uncle?

Answer: Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks appears as uncle Ned Donnelly. He is better known now for his starring roles in such films as "Forrest Gump", and "Apollo 13".

Source: Author tnt4ever1

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