Hello, and welcome back to My 70s TV Childhood Quiz! We’ve arrived at our 24th quiz, and it’s a pleasure to have you with us as we dive even deeper into the fascinating world of 1970s television.
As usual, our quiz consists of four rounds with five questions each, drawing from the wide array of topics we’ve explored on theMy 70’s TV Childhood podcast.
Today, we’re kicking off with the “Quiz Inquisitors” round—a look at some of the iconic hosts from the quiz and game shows of the 1970s.
Before we begin, a big thank you to our listeners for your continuous engagement and insightful feedback. After our last quiz, many of you shared how much you enjoyed reminiscing about the TV classics. Keep those comments coming, and don’t hesitate to reach out at quiz@my70stvchildhood.com with any thoughts or suggestions. We strive to make this the best 70s TV quiz out there!
So, let’s not wait any longer. Grab that pen and paper, and let’s step back into the 70s. It’s quiz time!
Round One – Quiz Inquisitors
- Fred Dineage, who gets mentioned regularly on our podcast, mainly because of his role in How (“How!) also filled in for Dickie Davies on World of Sport and read the news on Southern TV but he also hosted a gameshow based on blackjack or pontoon. What was it called?
- Who was the slightly scary host of the children’s quiz show “Runaround”?
- Magnus Magnusson was unforgettable as the host of BBC’s “Mastermind” but what nationality was he?
- “A Question of Sport” arguably had its heyday in the 1970s. Who was the host of the show for two stints during the 70s from 1970-72 and 1974-77?
- Who was the host of Granada’s multi-format mental and physical test show, The Krypton Factor which launched in 1977?
Round Two – Marathon – Fil Rouge
- In January, we put a bit of a damper on the Christmas spirit by looking back at Survivors. Who created the show?
- As I mention on the podcast, I was brought up in the North West of England and in several podcasts I refer to the local ITV franchise. What was it?
- March 2022 saw us looking back at Hong Kong Phooey. What was the name of the telephone operator in the police station?
- In July 2021 we considered TV ghosts, including those featured in “Rentaghost” What was the name of the man whose death was at the heart of the first series?
- In our recent episode about Crackerjack we remembered one of the hosts who was also the host of the BBC Radio show “Junior Choice.” Who was he?
Round Three – Name That Tune
We’ll need you to tune into the My70’s TV Childhood podcast for this round.
Round Four – TV Times
- “Name That Tune” originally started as a 15-minute segment hosted by Tom O’Connor in which ITV show?
- Who was the voice of the “Instant Sale” on “Sale of the Century”?
- Michael Rodd hosted the children’s TV film related show “Screentest” but what other popular TV show did he appear on during the 70s?
- “Celebrity Squares” was a very popular gameshow featuring Bob Monkhouse with a group of celebrities in a huge noughts and crosses board. Who provided the voiceovers for the show?
- In which show would contestants say “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?
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Oliver
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