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Quiz about Women of American Television
Quiz about Women of American Television

Women of American Television Trivia Quiz


Women have played a powerful role in American television. All of the questions in this quiz refer to some of the most memorable examples. You need to name the show.

A multiple-choice quiz by insanity22186. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
343,170
Updated
Aug 21 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Very Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
2995
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 76 (9/10), turtle52 (10/10), jackseleven (10/10).
Question 1 of 10
1. What was the name of the television series about four women of retirement age who shared a house in Miami, Fla? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This show was based on the lives of 4 women who ran an interior design business. Name the mostly all-girl show that was set in Atlanta, Georgia. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This show's name came from the woman who played the mother of the family living in Lanford, Illinois. What was the name of the show that had characters Dan, Becky, Darlene and D.J., in addition to the mother? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. One of the earliest sitcoms followed the adventures of a famous red head's life. She had her best friend to support most of her misadventures. What was the name of the show that everybody loved? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Many women have appeared since the show's debut in 1997 but in 2011 the only original members of the panel left were Joy and Barbara. The idea for the show came from the brain of Barbara Walters. What is the name of the television show seen every weekday that is based on five women from different generations and the way they see the circumstances of today's world? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What was the popular television show that covered the exciting adventures of two women detectives in a big city police department, one a wife and mother, and one a single alcoholic? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In this show, the main character lived with her mother, who was played by a leading actress from another show that featured a primarily female cast. What was the name of this show which only aired six seasons but covered many important facets of interests about family law social issues? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This lady had some very capable side kicks who provided variety in this variety show. Who was the talented redhead headlining the weekly romp everybody looked forward to each week, in a show named after herself? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In this show, three of the leading characters were on a plane going from Los Angeles to Europe when their flight was interrupted by bad weather, forcing them to land in a city in Ohio. They liked what they saw and wound up living in a house they rented from the fourth star of the show. What is the name of the show? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. This police drama from the 1970s starred a sexy woman with a gravelly voice who was a true pioneer in the television business. Sgt. Pepper Anderson and her partner, played by Earl Holliman, made a formidable team. Name the show. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What was the name of the television series about four women of retirement age who shared a house in Miami, Fla?

Answer: The Golden Girls

Betty White was the only surviving member of this very talented ensemble after Rue McClanahan died in 2010. Bea Arthur and Estelle Getty made up the remaining members of this golden cast. Though the characters were all retirement age, they did hold jobs off and on.
2. This show was based on the lives of 4 women who ran an interior design business. Name the mostly all-girl show that was set in Atlanta, Georgia.

Answer: Designing Women

Though there were several regular and semi-regular male cast members, the girls carried most of the show every week. Julia Sugarbaker and her sister, Suzanne, Charlene and Mary Jo brought many laughs to a business not usually known for its humor.
3. This show's name came from the woman who played the mother of the family living in Lanford, Illinois. What was the name of the show that had characters Dan, Becky, Darlene and D.J., in addition to the mother?

Answer: Roseanne

The show's heroine provided the title. In her life as a working mother to 3 children with her husband, Dan, "Roseanne" put a spotlight on the working middle class family in this country. When the family won the lottery and got rich, the country lost interest in the show and it was cancelled.
4. One of the earliest sitcoms followed the adventures of a famous red head's life. She had her best friend to support most of her misadventures. What was the name of the show that everybody loved?

Answer: I Love Lucy

Lucille Ball was the personification of American television in its infancy. Her contributions to the entire industry are many and legendary.
5. Many women have appeared since the show's debut in 1997 but in 2011 the only original members of the panel left were Joy and Barbara. The idea for the show came from the brain of Barbara Walters. What is the name of the television show seen every weekday that is based on five women from different generations and the way they see the circumstances of today's world?

Answer: The View

Panel members that have included Barbara, Whoopi, Joy, Sherri and Elizabeth discuss (and frequently argue about) current events, people and scandals.
6. What was the popular television show that covered the exciting adventures of two women detectives in a big city police department, one a wife and mother, and one a single alcoholic?

Answer: Cagney and Lacey

Their adversaries were the criminals, the male police members of their precinct and sometimes each other. At least once every week they carried their own disagreements into the bathroom where they could freely discuss them. Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly were terrific casting choices for these roles.
7. In this show, the main character lived with her mother, who was played by a leading actress from another show that featured a primarily female cast. What was the name of this show which only aired six seasons but covered many important facets of interests about family law social issues?

Answer: Judging Amy

The program showed the everyday operation of a family court in Connecticut and was based on the real life of a family court judge in that state. Tyne Daly played the part of the judge's mother.
8. This lady had some very capable side kicks who provided variety in this variety show. Who was the talented redhead headlining the weekly romp everybody looked forward to each week, in a show named after herself?

Answer: Carol Burnett

The woman is a total entertainer. She sings, acts and has authored several books. Her weekly efforts on "The Carol Burnett Show" were aided by Harvey, Tim and Vicki and the whole country looked forward to their weekly play dates.
9. In this show, three of the leading characters were on a plane going from Los Angeles to Europe when their flight was interrupted by bad weather, forcing them to land in a city in Ohio. They liked what they saw and wound up living in a house they rented from the fourth star of the show. What is the name of the show?

Answer: Hot in Cleveland

Wendie Malick, Valerie Bertinelli and Jane Leeves play very good friends who accidentally discover they like living in Cleveland. Betty White plays their hot landlady.
10. This police drama from the 1970s starred a sexy woman with a gravelly voice who was a true pioneer in the television business. Sgt. Pepper Anderson and her partner, played by Earl Holliman, made a formidable team. Name the show.

Answer: Police Woman

Angie Dickinson was the star of this first-of-its-kind television show. Until she came along, all the police shows were almost entirely a male cast.
Source: Author insanity22186

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