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The ABC Movies of the Week Trivia Quiz

Starting in 1968 and running through the 70's, the 'ABC Movie of the Week' brought a mixture of comedy, horror, controversy and tears every week to millions of American homes. Here is a quiz on some of the better known films.

A multiple-choice quiz by Oddball. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Oddball

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
30,853

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
1113

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 15

1. 1972-Belinda Montgomery discovers her late mother has made a pact with Satan to marry her off to a demon. Also starred Shelly Winters, Robert Foxworth, Jonathan Frid and an early appearance by Diane Ladd: Hint

Daughter of Darkness

The Devil's Rain

Running With The Devil

The Devil's Daughter

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Question 2 of 15

2. 1975-Elizabeth Montgomery stars in this true story of a woman accused of killing her parents in turn-of-the-century New England: Hint

The Killer Wore White

Murder In A Small Town

The Legend of Lizzie Borden

A Murder in Boston

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Question 3 of 15

3. 1972-Years before 'Animal House', Connie Stevens starred as a sexy waitress who is begged to be housemother to a fraternity house, much to the consternation of the dean (Charles Nelson Reilly): Hint

Lady In The House

Call Her Mom

Frat Mother

She's Working Her Way Through College

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Question 4 of 15

4. 1972-Wisecracking gritty reporter Darrin McGavin is convinced a vampire lives in modern-day Las Vegas. His editor, the mayor and the police chief think he's nuts: Hint

The Night Stalker

Kolchak's By-Line

Vampire In Vegas

The Late Edition

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Question 5 of 15

5. 1973-Desi Arnaz Jr. searches for a cure to girlfriend Season Hubley's seemingly terminal illness: Hint

She Lives!

The Story of Them

He And She

A Love Story

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Question 6 of 15

6. 1976-This Emmy-award winning movie featured John Travolta as Tod Lubitch, afflicted with a rare immune deficiency and forced to live in a sterile environment: Hint

A Sheltered Life

A View From Inside

The Miracle Baby

The Boy In The Plastic Bubble

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Question 7 of 15

7. 1981-One of the first TV movies to deal with the subject of bulimia, it starred a very young Jennifer Jason Leigh: Hint

The Best Little Girl In The World

What's The Matter With Casey?

A Hidden Shame

A Secret In The Family

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Question 8 of 15

8. 1974-When Scott Jacoby accidently kills a neighborhood girl, mother Kim Hunter hides him away in the house. Unfortunately, she dies and a new family moves in, not knowing they still have a resident: Hint

Light In The Window

Who's In There?

Stranger In The House

Bad Ronald

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Question 9 of 15

9. 1971-Brian Keith is a successful stockbroker who buys a deserted town and opens it to people who need a new lease on life: Hint

A New Leaf

A Town Without Pity

Second Chance

Chapter Two

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Question 10 of 15

10. 1973-Stockard Channing makes her TV debut as an ugly girl who undergoes plastic surgery to become beautiful...and vengeful against those who mistreated her. Hint

Wallflower

Ugly Girl

The Girl Most Likely To...

The Ugly Duckling

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Question 11 of 15

11. 1971-This classic TV movie details the true story of two pro football players who face their differences, a career-threatening injury and then a deadly disease, together: Hint

A Short Season

Brian's Song

Sidelines

A Player's Story

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Question 12 of 15

12. 1969-Seven blind survivors of a plane crash in a remote wilderness try to make their way back to civilization: Hint

Light In The Wilderness

See How They Run

Seven In Darkness

A Cry In The Dark

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Question 13 of 15

13. 1971-Elizabeth Ashley's son continues to call her on the phone...even after his death: Hint

Sorry, Wrong Number

Reach Out Of The Grave And Touch Someone

Busy Signal

When Michael Calls

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Question 14 of 15

14. 1974-Cloris Leachman, playing a juror in a murder case, believes the defendant is innocent, only to discover the real killer is her own husband: Hint

Verdict

Trial And Error

Death Sentence

Judge And Jury

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Question 15 of 15

15. 1966-Young Martha Hyer is haunted by the portrait of her deceased mother, to the chagrin of father Don Ameche and stepmom Zsa Zsa Gabor: Hint

The Portrait

Picture Mommy Dead

From Beyond

The Dark House

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: The Devil's Daughter

Frid (best known from 'Dark Shadows' as Barnabas Collins) played Montgomery's mute servant. Other stars included Abe Vigoda (who filmed during his stint on 'Barney Miller), Ian Wolfe and Joseph Cotten.

2. 1975-Elizabeth Montgomery stars in this true story of a woman accused of killing her parents in turn-of-the-century New England:

Answer: The Legend of Lizzie Borden

Fresh from her long running series, 'Bewitched', her role as Lizzie Borden was a jolt to many of her fans. Borden's sister, Emma, was played by Katherine Helmond (later a star of the sitcoms 'Soap' and 'Who's The Boss'). Also, look for a cameo by Oscar-nominated actress Gloria Stuart ('Titanic').

Answer: Call Her Mom

This also starred Jim Hutton, Gloria DeHaven and Van Johnson as the college president.

4. 1972-Wisecracking gritty reporter Darrin McGavin is convinced a vampire lives in modern-day Las Vegas. His editor, the mayor and the police chief think he's nuts:

Answer: The Night Stalker

Produced by 'Dark Shadows' creator Dan Curtis and co-written by sci-fi and horror legend Richard Matheson ('The Incredible Shrinking Man', 'The Twilight Zone' and others), the exploits of Carl Kolchak became a short lived series called 'Kolchak, The Night Stalker'. Following him from the movie was Simon Oakland as his editor.

5. 1973-Desi Arnaz Jr. searches for a cure to girlfriend Season Hubley's seemingly terminal illness:

Answer: She Lives!

What I remember most from this 'Disease-Of-The-Week' movie was it featured a great soundtrack, including Harry Chapin's 'Circle' and the first airing of Jim Croce's 'Time In A Bottle'. Shortly before the film aired, Croce died in a plane crash, giving longevity to an otherwise lackluster film. Chapin died in a car accident in 1981.

6. 1976-This Emmy-award winning movie featured John Travolta as Tod Lubitch, afflicted with a rare immune deficiency and forced to live in a sterile environment:

Answer: The Boy In The Plastic Bubble

'Bubble' featured a great soundtrack by Paul Williams and co-starred Glynnis O'Connor, Robert Reed and Diana Hyland (Travolta's girlfriend at the time). Tragically, Hyland died of cancer in March, 1977, before learning she had won the Emmy for Best Supporting Actress. A visibly moved Travolta accepted the award for her.

7. 1981-One of the first TV movies to deal with the subject of bulimia, it starred a very young Jennifer Jason Leigh:

Answer: The Best Little Girl In The World

In the movie, the disorder was called 'bulmarexia'. Leigh's father was played by Charles Durning, her mom by Oscar winner Eva Marie Saint ('On The Waterfront'). Cameos were played by Ally Sheedy and future Oscar winner Helen Hunt.

Answer: Bad Ronald

Hunter was better known as Zera in the 'Planet Of The Apes' series of films. 'Bad Ronald' also starred Dabney Coleman and sisters Cindy and Lisa Eilbacher. Really, a pretty disturbing movie.

9. 1971-Brian Keith is a successful stockbroker who buys a deserted town and opens it to people who need a new lease on life:

Answer: Second Chance

A star-studded cast including Elizabeth Ashley, Kenneth Mars, William Windom, Pat Carroll, Avery Shreiber, Juliet Prowse and Roosevelt Grier.

10. 1973-Stockard Channing makes her TV debut as an ugly girl who undergoes plastic surgery to become beautiful...and vengeful against those who mistreated her.

Answer: The Girl Most Likely To...

Co-written by Joan Rivers, this black comedy also starred Ed Asner as the detective chasing Channing, Jim Backus and a couple of former 'McHale's Navy' castmates, Carl Ballentine and Joe Flynn.

11. 1971-This classic TV movie details the true story of two pro football players who face their differences, a career-threatening injury and then a deadly disease, together:

Answer: Brian's Song

Possibly the best of the movies listed here, 'Brian's Song' was based on the book 'I Am Third', written by Chicago Bears running back great Gale Sayers (Billy Dee Williams) about his friendship with Brian Piccolo (James Caan), who later succumed to cancer.

This movie features a great supporting cast (Jack Warden and Shelley Fabares) and an unforgettable music score by Michel Legrand. A tear-jerker of the first degree.

12. 1969-Seven blind survivors of a plane crash in a remote wilderness try to make their way back to civilization:

Answer: Seven In Darkness

A rare foray into serious acting for lead star Milton Berle. Others supporting include Leslie Ann Warren, Dina Merrill, Alejandro Rey, Barry Nelson and Arthur O'Connell.

13. 1971-Elizabeth Ashley's son continues to call her on the phone...even after his death:

Answer: When Michael Calls

This thriller also starred Ben Gazzara and future Oscar winner Michael Douglas.

14. 1974-Cloris Leachman, playing a juror in a murder case, believes the defendant is innocent, only to discover the real killer is her own husband:

Answer: Death Sentence

Originally titled 'After the Trial' the movie underwent the name change before its original airing. Also starring Nick Nolte.

15. 1966-Young Martha Hyer is haunted by the portrait of her deceased mother, to the chagrin of father Don Ameche and stepmom Zsa Zsa Gabor:

Answer: Picture Mommy Dead

'Mommy' was directed by B-horror legend Bert I. Gordon and released two years before the debut of the MOTW in very limited areas. What I remember most, even to this day, is the creepy childrens' verse that ran throughout the movie, 'The worms crawl in, the worms crawl out, in your stomach and out your mouth...'. Eeeeuuugh.

Source: Author Oddball

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