This week, we’ve covered a variety of shows and topics spanning the 1970s, testing your nostalgia and memory. Were you able to keep Here’s the updated blog post with your specified changes:
Round One – Born on the 4th July
Test your knowledge about these July 4th-born TV icons and the years they graced the world:
- Angela Baddeley, – Answer: 1904
- Duncan Lamont – Answer: 1931
- Colin Welland – Answer: 1934
- David “Kid” Jensen – Answer: 1950
- Ed Bernard – Answer: 1939
Round Two – Marathon – Fil Rouge
Delving into our past episodes, how well did you do with these trivia pieces?
- Who crafted the musical themes for characters in ‘Bod’? – Answer: Derek Griffiths
- What’s the link between ‘Hong Kong Phooey’ and ‘The Harlem Globetrotters’? – Answer: Scatman Crothers
- Who hosted the TV show “How” covered in our July 2023 episode? – Answer: Fred Dineage
- Who played Benny Hawkins in ‘Crossroads’? – Answer: Paul Henry
- Which actress was infamously focused on her physical attributes rather than her acting talents in a Michael Parkinson interview? – Answer: Helen Mirren
Round Three – Name That Tune (1977 US Shows)
- The Scooby Doo Show
- Roots
- Charlie’s Angels
- Quincy ME
- Dynomutt, Dog Wonder
Round Four – TV Times
Here’s your general TV trivia answers:
- Who played Edward the Seventh in the ATV show of the same name first shown in 1975? – Answer: Timothy West
- What is the name of Tintin’s dog? – Answer: Snowy
- Surname of the married couple in ‘Happy Ever After’? – Answer: Fletcher
- Name of the women’s prison in the ITV drama ‘Within These Walls’? – Answer: HMP Stone Park
- Name of the summer show set in a British seaside resort from 1975 to 1979? – Answer: Seaside Special
Bonus Question
Who hosted the BBC’s election coverage before David Dimbleby in 1974? – Answer: Alistair Burnett
Thank you for joining in on this trip down memory lane! If you have any 70s TV memories or scores to share, or if you know the answer to our bonus question, email us at quiz@my70stvchildhood.com. We’re eager to hear from you!
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