Television History Trivia Questions
Total Questions: 31
Who was the permanent guest host of 'The Tonight Show' from 1983 to 1986?
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joan rivers
Which children's television character, whose show moved to PBS after being dropped by CBS, is known for his treasure house?
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captain kangaroo
Which performer caused Milton Berle's ratings to drop in 1955 by airing 'Sgt. Bilko' opposite him?
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phil silvers
The pilot for which classic sitcom was called 'Head of the Family' and starred Carl Reiner as Rob Petrie?
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dick van dyke show
Which 1977 miniseries won a record 9 Emmys at the 50th Annual Emmy Awards?
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roots
On which cable channel did Bill Maher's show 'Politically Incorrect' premiere in 1993?
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comedy central
What was the No. 1 rated TV show in the U.S. during the '92-'93 season, 10 years after the '82-'83 season?
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60 minutes
What regular 11:30 P.M. ABC program evolved from reports on 'The Iran Crisis: America Held Hostage'?
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nightline
In what mode were the 1990 Emmy awards telecast, or what FOX show won Best Variety Program in that year?
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in living color
Whose name no longer appears in the title of ABC's 'This Week'?
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david brinkley
What word completes the title of a 1987 PBS series about the civil rights movement, taken from the gospel song 'Keep Your Eyes On the'?
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prize
Which NBC police series ended in 1987, leading to Dennis Franz's role in 'Beverly Hills Buntz' six months later?
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hill street blues
Which cable network for kids did artist John Reynolds sell the cartoon 'Terry and Chris' to at age 12?
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nickelodeon
What TV series is second only to 'Gunsmoke' as the longest-running primetime drama series?
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knots landing
On which quiz show was a contestant put in an onstage isolation booth for the $8,000 level?
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In 1996 Rupert Murdoch, the owner of which network, launched an all-news channel?
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fox
Who was the host of 'See It Now' in the 1950s, and had the middle initial 'R' which stood for Roscoe?
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edward r. murrow
Who played Max Headroom before portraying general practitioner Mike Stratford in 'Doctor, Doctor'?
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matt frewer
Which actor was rumored to be preparing for another season of 'Superman' when he was shot on June 16, 1959?
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george reeves
In which year did both Little Ricky from the show 'I Love Lucy' and Desi Arnaz Jr. experience their births?
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1953
What show did Ted Mack host for a year on Dumont before it moved to NBC?
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original amateur hour
Who was known as Tuesday night's 'Mr. Television'?
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milton berle
What is the name of the first opera that was transmitted in color on TV?
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carmen
Who sang 'It's Time to Say So Long' just before tugging on her left earlobe?
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carol burnett
Which 'M*A*S*H' star did a cartwheel down the aisle when he won an Emmy for Comedy Writing in 1979?
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alan alda
Which Oscar-winning actress briefly took on the role of Miss Ellie on the television show 'Dallas'?
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donna reed
Which daytime soap opera, debuting in 1970, featured the families named Martin, Tyler, and Kane?
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all my children
What CBS News program was the No. 1 TV show in 1979 and continues to air today?
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Which actress continued to appear in 'Three's Company' only via phone calls after a contract dispute in 1980?
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suzanne somers
Which actress from 'The Honeymooners' successfully asked for and receives residuals for reruns in perpetuity, even though Art Carney does not?
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audrey meadows
Who was the first comedic actress inducted into the TV Academy Hall of Fame in 1984?
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lucille ball
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