Television History Trivia Questions
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Which miniseries holds the record for the most Emmys won, with a total of 9 awards?
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roots
Which TV show, featuring Jane Seymour, was taken off CBS's schedule in 1998, causing frustration among its viewers?
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dr. quinn, medicine woman
On which comedy anthology series did Harrison Ford appear in 1969 in the segment 'Love and the Former Marriage'?
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love, american style
On which comedian's program did Marilyn Monroe make her TV debut in the fall of 1953?
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jack benny
Who is considered 'The Most Successful Independent TV Producer' known for creating series such as 'Love Boat' and 'Charlie's Angels'?
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aaron spelling
In its ninth season in 1999, which long-running drama featured Steven Hill as D.A. Adam Schiff, who was the only original cast member remaining?
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law & order
Which president do Edith & Archie sing they 'could use a man like' in the TV show theme song?
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herbert hoover
Which 1960s sci-fi series was the basis for the cartoon that won the Outstanding Entertainment Children's Series Emmy in 1974-75?
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star trek
What fundraising event did Berle host for the first time in 1949, which lasted 16 hours to benefit cancer research?
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telethon
After hosting this music show for 22 years, Don Cornelius stepped down in 1993. What is the name of the show?
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soul train
What is the longest-running game show on NBC that featured puzzles requiring players to find matching pairs?
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concentration
Which CBS News show aired its interview with former tobacco executive Jeffrey Wigand in 1996?
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60 minutes
In 'All My Children,' Phoebe, a member of Pine Valley's Daughters of Fine Lineage, traces her ancestry back to which historic boat?
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mayflower
Which actress claimed in 1987 that she had been seen around the world by more people than any other actress on TV?
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lucille ball
What was the title of the most watched miniseries in TV history that aired over 8 nights in January 1977?
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roots
Which Canadian actor, who auditioned for the role of Hamilton Burger in 1957, ended up winning the title role on 'Perry Mason'?
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raymond burr
Which singer's first TV special won 5 Emmys 30 years before her 1995 HBO special that accomplished the same feat?
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barbra streisand
Which dance teacher's 'Party' show aired on all four major networks at different times, including twice on Dumont?
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arthur murray
Who was the actor featured in the 8:00 movie on three different TV stations in Los Angeles on both February 4 and 5, 1988?
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charles bronson
In what year did Alex Trebek return as the host of 'Jeopardy!'?
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1984
In which TV series was Lesley Stahl named the 3rd female correspondent in March 1991?
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What TV series had scenes filmed at the Ponderosa Ranch in Incline Village, Nevada, where Hossburgers are served?
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bonanza
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