Hello, 70s TV enthusiasts! It’s time for another journey back to the golden age of British television with Quiz #45. This week’s theme is “Car as the Star” – focusing on those iconic vehicles that were almost characters in their own right. Grab a pen and paper, and let’s see how many you can answer!
Round One – Car as the Star
Test your knowledge of famous vehicles from 70s television shows.
1️⃣ What was the name of Jon Pertwee’s Doctor Who’s yellow car?
2️⃣ What was the number of Dick Dastardly and Mutley’s car on Wacky Races?
3️⃣ Which show featured a 1969 Dodge Charger car called “General Lee”?
4️⃣ Roger Moore’s character in “The Persuaders” Lord Brett Sinclair drove what type of car?
5️⃣ In the 1976 sitcom “Lucky Feller” what car did David Jason’s character Shortie drive?
Round Two – Marathon/Fil Rouge
Questions related to topics and personalities we’ve featured in previous episodes of the My 70’s TV Childhood podcast.
1️⃣ In May 2023 we looked back at “The Waltons.” It was actually filmed in California but where was it supposed to be set?
2️⃣ Way back in September 2020 we featured “The Banana Splits.” What were the names of the four main characters?
3️⃣ In June 2021 we looked at how dire programming used to be on bank holiday Mondays. One staple was The Harlem Globetrotters (the real team rather than the cartoon). What was the name of the team they always played and beat?
4️⃣ We’ve featured Thunderbirds in more than one episode of the podcast. What was the name of the father of the Tracy family?
5️⃣ Finally, in March this year we featured Bagpuss. What was the name of the little girl who owned Bagpuss?
Round Three – Name That Tune (Debut 1975)
Our wheel of fate has selected 1975! You’ll need to tune into the Almost Legendary My 70s TV Childhood podcast to take part in this round. Can you identify these theme tunes? Get your ears ready!”
Round Four – TV Times
Anything 70s TV trivia wise goes in this final round!
1️⃣ Who starred as the older “Edward the Seventh” in the 1975 ITV show of the same name?
2️⃣ Which type of garment was Val Doonican famous for wearing?
3️⃣ In what year was “Scooby Doo, Where Are You?” first shown on UK TV?
4️⃣ What was the name of Crystal Tips’s dog?
5️⃣ Which footballer and later football manager helped create the character of Hazell as played by Nicholas Ball in the show of the same name?
Bonus Question
What was the introductory sequence for London Weekend Television meant to signify?
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