TV Trivia Quiz on Old Shows from the Past

Let's See How Much We Remember

Pattie Byrd
We love our TV shows. I thought it might be fun to see how much we remember.

1. What were the radio names for the two DJ's on "WKRP in Cincinnati"?

2. On "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" what was the name of Betty White's character and what was the name of her TV show?

3. On "Barney Miller" what name did Abe Vigoda go by?

4. Who was Wally's goofy friend on "Leave It To Beaver"?

5. What type of dog was Rin Tin Tin?

6. On "The Dick Van Dyke Show" what secret did Laura Petrie accidentally let slip out on a TV interview?

7. What was Lucy Ricardo's maiden name on "I Love Lucy"?

8. What was the name of the TV show about a jungle guide? (Hint: The star was also a familiar Tarzan.)

9. In "Hill Street Blues" what was the last thing the desk sergeant said to the patrolmen every morning after roll call?

10. What was the first name of the man who marries Charlene on "Designing Women"?

11. On "Gunsmoke" what was the name of the deputy who walked with one stiff leg?

12. On "The Andy Griffith Show" what was the name of the character who came to town and threw rocks through windows?

13. Also on "The Andy Griffith Show" which character had his own show and was always shouting "Shazaam!"?

14. In "All in the Family" what was Archie Bunker's favorite nickname for his son-in-law Mike?

15. What was the first house mother's name on "The Facts of Life"?

Answers:

1. Venus Flytrap and Johnny Fever
2. Sue Ann Nivens/The Happy Homemaker
3. Fish
4. Eddie Haskell
5. German Shepherd
6. That Alan Brady, Rob's boss, was bald.
7. McGillacudy.
8. Jungle Jim
9. Hey, be careful out there.
10. Bill
11. Chester
12. Ernest T. Bass
13. Gomer Pyle
14. Meathead
15. Edna Garrett

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Pattie Byrd is a freelance writer specializing in humor commentary, reviews and news articles. She has been published in magazines and several internet sites. Growing up in the South, she maintains her lov...  View profile

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  • Han Van Meegerin3/22/2011

    Great questions. I knew about half. Thanks for the fun.

  • Snidely Whiplash6/23/2010

    I got all of them except for 6 & 10. Nice job Pattie. That was fun.

  • Catherine Spencer.6/14/2010

    Fun quiz! I got most of them...takes me back in time! :)

  • Elainea Buchanan6/11/2010

    10 - the only reason I remember his name is because she sings that song to him "Wedding Bell Blues." haha

  • Charlotte Kuchinsky6/11/2010

    I got over half. I probably would have gotten more had I taken time to think but I was doing the "first thing that came to mind" answer.

  • Patricia Sicilia6/11/2010

    Takes me back to when it was worth while to turn on the TV!

  • Cheryl McCann6/10/2010

    Fun article.

  • John Myers6/10/2010

    Loved this! I even knew some of the answers...

  • Jack Wellman6/10/2010

    Wow...I actually got most of these....but, now, where are my car keys! LOL

  • Danielle Olivia Tefft6/10/2010

    I just love trivia ans I loved all these great old shows! Ernest T. Bass was my favorite Andy Griffith character!!!! This was such a fun article-thank you!

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