Hello, 70s TV lovers! How did you do on Quiz #30? Our Halloween-themed edition celebrated some spooky classics, TV gems, and nostalgic tunes. Here are the questions along with the answers—see how many you got right!
Round One: Halloween Special
- Tales of the Unexpected brought us many creepy tales. Answer: 1979
- In the 60s Charlie Brown Halloween special, who does Linus wait for? Answer: The Great Pumpkin
- Witches were a highlight in Lizzie Dripping. Who played the title role? Answer: Tina Heath
- The terrifying faceless nun appeared in which show? Answer: Armchair Thriller
- Scooby Doo is full of “ghosts.” Who was the original voice of Shaggy? Answer: Casey Kasem
Round Two: Marathon / Fil Rouge
- Who was the “Chairman of t’th committee” on The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club? Answer: Colin Crompton
- Catweazle travelled from another century. Which one? Answer: The 11th Century
- Who was the first host of Rainbow? Answer: David Cook
- In The Waltons, who was the eldest child? Answer: John Boy
- Happy Days spawned seven spin-offs. Which one starred an alien? Answer: Mork and Mindy
Round Three: Spin the Wheel/Name That Tune (1979)
- Shelley
- Flambards
- The Dukes of Hazzard
- Cribb
- : Kelly Monteith
Round Four: TV Times
- Who played Van der Valk in the 1970s show? Answer: Barry Foster
- Space: 1999 featured Barry Morse in the first season. What was his character’s name? Answer:Professor Victor Bergman
- Joe 90 was a 60s favourite in the 70s. What were the surnames of Joe and his dad? Answer: McClaine
- Who wrote the theme tune for Crossroads? Answer: Tony Hatch
- Blue Peter’s beloved gardener from 1974 to 1987 was who? Answer: Percy Thrower
Bonus Question: Which children’s show, first aired on April 4, 1972, is still going? Answer: Newsround
Thank you for joining us for the quiz! If you had fun, please share it with a friend and don’t forget to tune in to our regular podcast for more 70s TV nostalgia.
We’re also on the lookout for questions for a special Christmas edition of our quiz, and we’d love to hear your contributions!
Stay tuned for our next episode, and from all of us at My 70’s TV Childhood, have a Happy Halloween!
Take care,
Oliver
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