Test Your Knowledge of 70s MeTV Classics!

1. What was the name of the classic show that featured a mother and daughters' move to a new apartment in Indianapolis?

Happy Days

The Waltons

One Day at a Time

Barney Miller

The Mary Tyler Moore Show" was primarily set in Minneapolis, not Chicago.

Explanation

The Mary Tyler Moore Show" was primarily set in Minneapolis, not Chicago.

2. Lorne Greene played the character Ben Cartwright in "Bonanza."

True

False

3. In "All in the Family," Archie Bunker often referred to his son-in-law as:

Mister

Meathead

Dummy

Kid

In the TV show "All in the Family," Archie Bunker often referred to his son-in-law, Mike Stivic, as "Meathead." It was a derogatory nickname emblematic of Archie's brusque demeanor.

Explanation

In the TV show "All in the Family," Archie Bunker often referred to his son-in-law, Mike Stivic, as "Meathead." It was a derogatory nickname emblematic of Archie's brusque demeanor.

4. Charlie's Angels featured three female private investigators working for an unseen boss named Charlie. True or False?

True

False

"Charlie's Angels" did indeed feature three female private investigators working for an unseen boss named Charlie. The show aired from 1976 to 1981 and was known for its action-packed sequences and empowering lead female characters.

Explanation

"Charlie's Angels" did indeed feature three female private investigators working for an unseen boss named Charlie. The show aired from 1976 to 1981 and was known for its action-packed sequences and empowering lead female characters.

5. What is the name of the police detective played by Peter Falk in the classic series "Columbo"?

Jack Frost

Frank Drebin

John Shaft

Columbo

Peter Falk played the character Lieutenant Columbo in the classic television series "Columbo." The character was known for his distinctive manner and catchphrase, "Just one more thing..."

Explanation

Peter Falk played the character Lieutenant Columbo in the classic television series "Columbo." The character was known for his distinctive manner and catchphrase, "Just one more thing..."

6. Which '70s sitcom followed the life of a Milwaukee family, the Cunninghams?

Happy Days

The Jeffersons

Good Times

Taxi

"Happy Days" followed the life of a Milwaukee family, the Cunninghams, during the 1950s and '60s. It became one of the biggest hits of the '70s.

Explanation

"Happy Days" followed the life of a Milwaukee family, the Cunninghams, during the 1950s and '60s. It became one of the biggest hits of the '70s.

7. Which actor portrayed the bionic man in "The Six Million Dollar Man"?

David Hasselhoff

Lee Majors

Robert Wagner

Tom Selleck

Lee Majors portrayed Colonel Steve Austin, the bionic man, in the television series "The Six Million Dollar Man," which aired from 1973 to 1978.

Explanation

Lee Majors portrayed Colonel Steve Austin, the bionic man, in the television series "The Six Million Dollar Man," which aired from 1973 to 1978.

8. Who played the iconic role of Kojak in the TV series of the same name?

Burt Reynolds

Telly Savalas

Clint Eastwood

James Garner

Telly Savalas played the iconic role of Lt. Theo Kojak in the TV series "Kojak," which ran from 1973 to 1978. His character was known for his bald head and lollipop.

Explanation

Telly Savalas played the iconic role of Lt. Theo Kojak in the TV series "Kojak," which ran from 1973 to 1978. His character was known for his bald head and lollipop.

9. Who was the captain of the Pacific Princess in "The Love Boat"?

Captain Merrill Stubing

Captain Jack Sparrow

Captain James Kirk

Captain Lee Crane

The character Fonzie, played by Henry Winkler, was known for his catchphrase "Ayyy!" in "Happy Days."

Explanation

The character Fonzie, played by Henry Winkler, was known for his catchphrase "Ayyy!" in "Happy Days."

10. MASH is set during the Korean War.

True

False

11. The Waltons is set during the Great Depression and follows the life of a family living in rural Virginia. True or False?

True

False

"The Waltons" is set during the Great Depression and follows the life of the Walton family living in rural Virginia. The show aired from 1972 to 1981.

Explanation

"The Waltons" is set during the Great Depression and follows the life of the Walton family living in rural Virginia. The show aired from 1972 to 1981.

12. The Mary Tyler Moore Show was primarily set in Chicago.

True

False

The Mary Tyler Moore Show" was primarily set in Minneapolis, not Chicago.

Explanation

The Mary Tyler Moore Show" was primarily set in Minneapolis, not Chicago.

13. What was the catchphrase for the character Fonzie, played by Henry Winkler?

Heyyy

Ayyy

Yo!

Hola!

The Fonz is still known to this day for his swagger, being the ultimate in cool, and his beloved "Ayyyyy" catchphrase, so how did Winkler come up with a way to play him? "It came to me as soon as soon as I changed my voice," he said before he went into character.

Explanation

The Fonz is still known to this day for his swagger, being the ultimate in cool, and his beloved "Ayyyyy" catchphrase, so how did Winkler come up with a way to play him? "It came to me as soon as soon as I changed my voice," he said before he went into character.

14. The "Wonder Woman" series starring Lynda Carter originally aired in the year.

1960s

1970s

1980s

1990s

The "Wonder Woman" series starring Lynda Carter originally aired in the 1970s. The show debuted in 1975 and ran until 1979, becoming a symbol of female empowerment on television.

Explanation

The "Wonder Woman" series starring Lynda Carter originally aired in the 1970s. The show debuted in 1975 and ran until 1979, becoming a symbol of female empowerment on television.

15. What was the name of the police station in "Barney Miller"?

15th Precinct

12th Precinct

10th Precinct

5th Precinct

In the TV series "Barney Miller," the police station is referred to as the 12th Precinct. The show centered around the detectives of New York City's 12th Precinct.

Explanation

In the TV series "Barney Miller," the police station is referred to as the 12th Precinct. The show centered around the detectives of New York City's 12th Precinct.