Television History Trivia Questions
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In which 1960s TV series did the character Duke-Duke make a return in an April 1999 television movie reunion?
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patty duke show
In 1992, Paul Sorvino, who played detective Phil Cerreta, left which television series to pursue a career in opera?
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law & order
What series, created by Penny Marshall, was Jeff Franklin's first job as a producer before creating 'Full House'?
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laverne & shirley
Which game show, debuting in 1973, had Jack Klugman on the panel and later featured his ex-wife Brett as a regular?
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match game
Which comedian created the PBS show 'Meeting of Minds' that won a 1981 Emmy for Best Informational Series?
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steve allen
On which sitcom did Alicia Witt play the character Zoe after being a teen contestant on 'Wheel of Fortune'?
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cybill
Which TV show, known for giving away $1,000,000 in its first 17 months, won the Emmy for Best Audience Participation Series in 1955?
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$64,000 question
Who is the TV 'Golden Girl' who was nominated for the first 'Best Actress' Emmy in 1950 but lost to Gertrude Berg?
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betty white
Who won a 1956 Emmy for writing 'Requiem for a Heavyweight'?
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rod serling
Who was the first Miss America crowned on television who later co-starred on the TV series 'Barnaby Jones'?
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lee meriwether
What kids' special caused controversy in 1968 when NBC interrupted a Jets-Raiders game to broadcast it?
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heidi
Who hosted 'This Old House' on PBS for 10 years?
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bob vila
Who was the host of the game shows 'Who Pays?' and 'Guess Again' before becoming a correspondent on '60 Minutes'?
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mike wallace
Which actress, who has a residence in Kenya, portrayed the role of Kenya bush pilot Beryl Markham on television?
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stefanie powers
Which journalist, known for his 'On The Road' reports over 27 years and using 5 motor homes, had his last one displayed in the Henry Ford Museum?
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charles kuralt
Which show kept its title in 1982 despite half of the title team leaving?
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laverne & shirley
What documentary series did PBS air in 1973 that provided an inside look at the American life of the Loud family?
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american family
In 1977, which character left his job at Prendergast Tool & Die and purchased Kelsey's Bar?
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archie bunker
Which actress's real baby, born on the same day as her TV baby, appeared on the first cover of TV Guide?
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lucille ball
Who won the Best Actress in a Single Performance Emmy in 1956 for playing Peter?
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mary martin
In 1995, which California judge was impersonated by 'dancing' men on the 'Tonight Show'?
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lance ito
Which late night television host walked off his show on February 11, 1960, while on the air?
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jack paar
Which family was the focus of the PBS series 'An American Family'?
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loud family
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