Do You Pay Attention To What You Watch?
Classic TV fans, step up. It’s time to put your small-screen smarts to the test. ‘Question’ the right ‘answers,’ and you’ll prove once and for all that you’re a true TV legend. Ready. Set. Go.
Primetime Mysteries
This investigative drama followed defense attorney Perry Mason, who never lost a case in court.
The Answer
Perry Mason. Perry Mason was one of the longest-running legal dramas and won multiple Emmy Awards.
Sci-Fi Classics
Shadows. Suspense. Surprises. With Rod Serling’s hypnotic narration, this chilling anthology series dared viewers to expect the unexpected.
The Twilight Zone (1959-1964), CBS
The Answer
The Twilight Zone. The episode “Nightmare at 20,000 Feet” starring William Shatner remains one of the most iconic in TV history.
CBS, The Twilight Zone (1959-1964)
Disaster Everytime
This sitcom character worked as a radio newsman, but his extreme nervousness made every broadcast a disaster.
CBS, WKRP in Cincinnati (1978-1982)
The Answer
Les Nessman from WKRP in Cincinnati. The series won a Humanitas Prize for its Thanksgiving episode, “Turkeys Away,” where Arthur “Big Guy” Carlson dropped live turkeys from a helicopter for promotional purposes.
CBS, WKRP in Cincinnati (1978-1982)
Laugh After Laugh
A short-tempered bus driver, a feisty wife, and one unforgettable catchphrase: “To the moon, Alice!” Name this classic.
CBS-TVUploaded, Wikimedia Commons
The Answer
The Honeymooners. Although it lasted only 39 episodes, it became one of the most beloved classic comedies.
Family Favorites
This 1950s sitcom followed the misadventures of young Theodore Cleaver and his wise older brother, Wally.
Gomalco Productions, Leave It to Beaver (1957–1963)
The Answer
Leave It to Beaver. This TV show was one of the first shows told from a child’s perspective and introduced the world to Eddie Haskell, the ultimate insincere troublemaker.
Eddie Haskell & James Bond - "face like a pig" 1958, 1967 by Scott Hettrick
Western Wonders
A TV Western that outlasted them all, following a lawman keeping order in Dodge City, even breaking a record.
The Answer
Gunsmoke. Gunsmoke ran for 20 seasons, making it the longest-running primetime live-action drama until Law & Order: SVU broke the record.
Silver Spoon Sitcoms
This sitcom followed two Harlem-born brothers adopted by a wealthy businessman, with the younger brother famously asking, “Whatchu talkin’ ’bout, Willis?”
Diff'rent Strokes | Arnold Takes His Girlfriend Home | Classic TV Rewind by Classic TV Rewind
The Answer
Diff’rent Strokes. The show tackled serious topics like discrimination and substance abuse while delivering laughs.
Sitcom Standouts
In this 1970s sitcom, we meet Mary Tyler Moore, a single-career woman who makes it alone in Minneapolis.
CBS Television, Wikimedia Commons
The Answer
The Mary Tyler Moore Show. The Mary Tyler Moore Show broke ground by portraying a single, independent woman as the lead.
CBS, The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970-1977)
Most Recognizable Spy Songs
A self-destructing mission briefing, a daring agent, and the most unforgettable theme music ever.
The Answer
Mission: Impossible. If you hear the theme song, you’ll recognize it immediately because it is notably the most recognizable in TV history.
Saturday Night Laughs
This 1960s sitcom featured a bumbling secret agent who worked for CONTROL against the evil forces of KAOS.
Talent Associates, Get Smart (1965–1970)
The Answer
Get Smart. Created by Mel Brooks and Buck Henry, the show is a parody of the secret agent genre.
Theme Songs That Stuck
“Come and listen to my story about a man named Jed” kicked off the theme song for this sitcom about a country family striking it rich.
The Beverly Hillbillies | Season 2 Episode 16 | The Giant Jack Rabbit by Wild West TV
The Answer
The Beverly Hillbillies. One of its episodes, “The Giant Jackrabbit,” aired in 1964, is considered one of the most-watched TV episodes in history.
Television screenshot, Wikimedia Commons
Skit Evolution To Series
This cigar-smoking comedian hosted a namesake variety show, where he often said, “Good night, folks”.
The Answer
Jackie Gleason. The Honeymooners originally started as a series of skits on Gleason’s variety show, Cavalcade of Stars, and they were spun off into a standalone sitcom in 1955.
Mysteries Awaiting Discovery
He seemed forgetful, but don’t be fooled. His last-minute “one more thing” always nailed the culprit. Who is he?
The Answer
Columbo? The show aired from 1968 to 2003, with Falk’s portrayal of the disheveled, seemingly absent-minded but brilliant detective becoming iconic.
Something “Fishy”
This spacey sitcom character had an unusual obsession with fish sticks, talked about “the Big Giant Head,” and had a love for tight leather pants.
NBC, 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996-2001)
The Answer
Harry Solomon from 3rd Rock from the Sun. The show centers around aliens sent to Earth to observe human behavior, with Harry as one of the extraterrestrials’ quirky members.
Wild About Harry - 3rd Rock from the Sun by Old N Classic
Sci-Fi Takeovers
It went where no show had gone before and gave us a “galaxy far, far away”.
Paramount, Star Trek: The Original Series (1966-1969)
The Answer
Star Trek. Although the original was canceled after three seasons, it spawned a massive franchise with numerous spinoffs—TV series, movies, books, and more.
Star Trek: The Original Series, NBC
Something Magical
This sitcom followed a magical housewife who twitched her nose to cast spells.
The Answer
Bewitched. Elizabeth Montgomery, as Samantha Stephens, tries to live a typical suburban life, but her magical powers often lead to humorous and chaotic situations.
Ashmont Productions, Bewitched (1964–1972)
Most Memorable Quirks
He didn’t just enter a room—he crashed into it, sometimes crashing into furniture, and he always had a wild conspiracy theory cooking.
The Answer
Kramer from Seinfeld. Michael Richards won three Emmy Awards for his role.
Castle Rock, Seinfeld (1989–1998)
Big Families
It is a groovy, blended family of six kids, a housekeeper, and one very catchy theme song.
Paramount , The Brady Bunch (1969–1974)
The Answer
The Brady Bunch. Though not initially a hit, it became a cultural phenomenon later on.
ABC Television., Wikimedia Commons
Colorful Westerners
This TV western, filmed and shown in color, followed the wealthy Cartwright family as they ran a ranch.
The Answer
Bonanza. Bonanza was the first TV show filmed and broadcast entirely in color, premiering on September 12, 1959.
NBC Television, Wikimedia Commons
Odd Jobs
This sitcom character ran a junk business with his son and often faked heart attacks while shouting, “Elizabeth, I’m coming to join you”.
The Answer
Fred Sanford from Sanford and Son. This sitcom show won a Golden Globe and an Image Award.
Fred Sanford: Words of Wisdom | Compilation | Sanford and Son by Sanford and Son
Spies That Dress Well
A sleek 1960s spy series starring two dapper agents.
The Answer
The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Illya became a fashion icon with his black turtlenecks, slim suits, and mop-top haircut, influencing men’s fashion in the 1960s.
NBC Television, Wikimedia Commons
Spinoff After Spinoff
Three roommates in in Santa Monica. Tons of misunderstandings. Two spinoffs.
Three's Company Clip: Helen's Can of Biss by DLT's 80s Sitcom Flashback
The Answer
Three’s Company? The show spawned two spinoffs, The Ropers and Three’s a Crowd.
Don Knotts was Intimidated by Three's Company by Facts Verse
