Hello 70s TV trivia lovers! The latest edition of our My 70’s TV Childhood Quiz has wrapped up, and it’s time to go through the answers. How well did you remember the details of the golden era of television? Let’s find out!
Quiz Inquisitors
- Fred Dineage, who is known for various roles, hosted which game show? – Answer: Gambit
- Who was the slightly scary host of the children’s quiz show “Runaround”? – Answer: Mike Reid
- Magnus Magnusson, the iconic host of BBC’s “Mastermind,” hailed from which country? – Answer: Icelandic
- Who was the host of “A Question of Sport” during its heyday in the 70s? – Answer: David Vine
- Who kicked off “The Krypton Factor” in 1977 as its host? – Answer: Gordon Burns
Marathon – Fil Rouge
- Who created the show “Survivors,” which we revisited this January? – Answer: Terry Nation
- As discussed in our podcast, which ITV franchise was mentioned as influential in the North West of England? – Answer: Granada
- What was the name of the telephone operator in “Hong Kong Phooey,” as discussed in our March 2022 episode? – Answer: Rosemary
- Who was the central ghostly figure in “Rentaghost,” as featured in our July 2021 episode? – Answer: Fred Mumford
- Who was the beloved host of “Junior Choice” and also remembered for his role in “Crackerjack”? – Answer: Ed “Stupot” Stewart
Name That Tune
- Which university-themed quiz show is known for its challenging questions? – Answer: University Challenge
- Which show tested contestants’ knowledge beyond limits? – Answer: The Sky’s the Limit
- What is the name of the bluff-calling game show? – Answer: Call My Bluff
- Another round of which children’s quiz show was hinted at? – Answer: Runaround
- Which educational show quizzed top students? – Answer: Top of the Form
TV Times
- “Name That Tune” began on which ITV show hosted by Tom O’Connor? – Answer: Wednesday at Eight
- Who was the voice behind the “Instant Sale” on “Sale of the Century”? – Answer: John Benson
- Michael Rodd was a host on which science-related children’s TV show in the 70s? – Answer: Tomorrow’s World
- Who provided the voiceovers for the popular game show “Celebrity Squares”? – Answer: Kenny Everett
- Which directional phrase was commonly heard in “The Golden Shot”? – Answer: Up a bit, left a bit, right a bit…
Bonus Question
What unusual event helped “Sale of the Century” achieve the highest-ever ratings for an ITV gameshow on December 22, 1978? – Answer: All BBC TV channels were blacked out due to a strike.
Thanks for joining us on this nostalgic journey through 70s TV trivia. Did you ace the quiz, or did it stump you? Either way, we hope you had fun reminiscing! Stay tuned for more quizzes and don’t forget to check back for more blasts from the past on our next podcast episode.
Take care,
Oliver
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