75th Anniversary Of TV Quiz

15 Questions | By Djlmg | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Attempts: 171

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For several generations, the television has thrilled, amazed and educated us. Take our on-line quiz to test your TV smarts!

Questions and Answers

1.

What year does the first TV commercial air?
- A.
  
  1941
- B.
  
  1951
- C.
  
  1955
- D.
  
  1958
2.

Whose presidential inauguration was first to air?
- A.
  
  Franklin Delano Roosevelt
- B.
  
  Harry Truman
- C.
  
  Jimmy Carter
- D.
  
  Ronald Reagan
3.

What iconic television show premiered on Oct. 1, 1955?
- A.
  
  Leave it to Beaver
- B.
  
  I Love Lucy
- C.
  
  The Honeymooners
- D.
  
  Lassie
4.

In 1958, the quiz show "Twenty-One" was abruptly canceled when it was revealed its results were rigged.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

Elvis Presley appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show before the Beatles?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

How many seasons did the original "Star Trek" have?
- A.
  
  Two
- B.
  
  Three
- C.
  
  Four
- D.
  
  Five
7.

In 1969, Apollo II astronaut Buzz Aldrin is the first person to step on the moon.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

In 1972, the series Maude (in a two-part episode) tackled what controversial issue?
- A.
  
  Death and dying
- B.
  
  Women's liberation
- C.
  
  Gun rights
- D.
  
  Abortion
9.

In 1976, who became the first female co-anchor of any network evening news?
- A.
  
  Katie Couric
- B.
  
  Barbara Walters
- C.
  
  Judy Woodruff
- D.
  
  Gwen Ifill
10.

What "baby boomers" show first aired in 1975?
- A.
  
  Laugh-in
- B.
  
  Thirtysomething
- C.
  
  Saturday Night Live
- D.
  
  Hee Haw
11.

In 1977, what ABC miniseries became a national and ratings sensation?
- A.
  
  The Thornbirds
- B.
  
  Roots
- C.
  
  Rich Man, Poor Man
- D.
  
  North and South
12.

On Jan. 24, 1995, the O.J. Simpson murder trial began and is broadcast live, pre-empting network soap operas.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
13.

The popular show "American Idol" airs on June 11, 2002 and is based on a German show.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

What year does Oprah Winfrey end her 25-year daily talk show?
- A.
  
  2001
- B.
  
  2004
- C.
  
  2008
- D.
  
  2011
15.

What show aired its entire first season on Netflix?
- A.
  
  Breaking Bad
- B.
  
  House of Cards
- C.
  
  Game of Thrones
- D.
  
  Arrested Development