Welcome back to the My 70s TV Childhood Quiz! Whether you’re a first-time participant or a long-time listener, it’s time to test your knowledge and dive headfirst into a New Year and a New Quiz!
This week, we’ve packed twenty carefully curated questions spanning four entertaining rounds. From iconic cop duos to memorable theme tunes, this quiz is your chance to relive the golden age of TV while challenging yourself on everything from Starsky and Hutch to classic British sitcoms.
Round One: Bay City Rollers (No Tartan Involved!)
We’re kicking things off with a nod to the dynamic duo of Starsky and Hutch. Can you answer these questions about one of TV’s most iconic partnerships?
- Who played the long-suffering Captain Dobey in the show?
- One of the stars of the show was the bright red 1975 Gran Torino car with a big white swoosh on the side. Which of the duo normally drove that car?
- Including the pilot, how many episodes of Starsky and Hutch were made?
- Paul Michael Glaser made his film debut in which 1971 Oscar-winning film?
- David Soul had a successful musical career off the back of the show’s success. What was the name of his first UK hit record, which got to number one in 1976?
Round Two: Marathon – Fil Rouge
This round revisits some of the unforgettable moments we’ve covered on the podcast. How much do you remember from our past episodes?
- In February 2022, we looked back at Sooty—what is the connection between Sooty and Rainbow, the show we discussed in September 2024?
- Quiz shows were our focus in April 2001, but who was the host of The Sale of the Century?
- One for regular listeners: What is my hometown, which is regularly mentioned in the podcast?
- It Ain’t Half Hot Mum featured in our September 2023 episode and again last week in our Fan Favourite reprise. What was the name of the character played by Michael Bates in the show?
- In July 2023, we looked back at the achingly cool New Avengers. Who played Mike Gambit in the show?
Round Three: Name That Tune – Ending 1970
You’ll have to tune into the my 70s TV childhood podcast to hear this round!
Round Four: TV Times
Finally, we’re wrapping up with some classic TV trivia. This is where anything goes – from sci-fi to sitcoms, it’s all fair game!
- In the US TV show Logan’s Run, based on the film of the same name, where were the characters running to?
- Which sports show ran from 1966 to 1997, was usually shown on BBC2 on a Sunday afternoon, and had Nigel Starmer-Smith as one of its regular hosts?
- In the Man About the House spinoff Robin’s Nest, what was Robin’s Nest?
- What was the name of the BBC commentator who led coverage of the Queen’s Silver Jubilee celebration in Westminster Abbey in 1977?
- The controversial sitcom Love Thy Neighbour had its final episode in 1976, but three years later it was revived and transplanted Eddie Booth, one of the main characters, to another country. Which one?
Bonus Question
In 1976, the BBC launched Multi-Coloured Swap Shop on Saturday mornings. What was the telephone number for Swap Shop from series two onwards for the rest of its run?
Stay tuned for the answers in our next blog post this Friday.
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From me and all the elves at My 70s TV Childhood Towers, Happy New Year! Here’s to a fantastic 2025 filled with more wonderful memories and plenty of 70s nostalgia.
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