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After being canceled in 1965, what year did "The Price Is Right" return to the airwaves?
1970
1972
1974
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True or false: Pat Sajak hosted "Wheel of Fortune" throughout much of the '70s.
True
False
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What classic game show was canceled in 1975 after nine years on the air?
Jeopardy
The Price Is Right
The Match Game
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Who hosted "Jeopardy!" during its run in the 1970s?
Alex Trebek
Berty Convy
Art Fleming
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What show was hosted by Richard Dawson?
Family Feud
The Gong Show
Million Dollar Pyramid
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How many squares were on "The Hollywood Squares?"
Three
Nine
Twelve
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Who served as the host of "The Hollywood Squares" during the '70s?
Gary Marshall
Peter Marshall
Jack Berry
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How many celebrity guest stars appeared in each episode of "The Match Game?"
Six
Ten
Twelve
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How many pairs of prizes did contestants on "Concentration" hope to match?
12
15
20
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Who hosted "The Joker's Wild?"
Bob Barker
Jack Barry
Burt Convy
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True or false: A kid's version of "The Joker's Wild" ran from 1979 to 1981.
True
False
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What year was the original run of "The Newlywed Game" canceled?
1972
1974
1976
While you're not going to give anyone a run for their money when it comes to your knowledge on 1970s game shows, you do have a solid base knowledge of the basics. Having a good foundation is the key to building your knowledge in a big way!
C+, Game Show Good
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Based on the results of this quiz, you possess some serious game show greatness! When it comes to the game shows that made the 1970s what they truly are, you possess a vast and varied knowledge! While you're still not ane expert, you're well on your way to game show glory!
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Based on the results of this quiz, you possess true game show glory! Game shows were truly a hallmark of what made the 1970s great! The fact that you know these classic game shows the way only a true fan could is inspiring!
A+, Game Show Glory
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Do you think you know the game shows of the 1970s better than just about anyone else? Are you ready to find out? Take these 12 questions and put your knowledge to the test!
1
After being canceled in 1965, what year did "The Price Is Right" return to the airwaves?
1970
1972
1974
2
True or false: Pat Sajak hosted "Wheel of Fortune" throughout much of the '70s.
True
False
3
What classic game show was canceled in 1975 after nine years on the air?
Jeopardy
The Price Is Right
The Match Game
4
Who hosted "Jeopardy!" during its run in the 1970s?
Alex Trebek
Berty Convy
Art Fleming
5
What show was hosted by Richard Dawson?
Family Feud
The Gong Show
Million Dollar Pyramid
6
How many squares were on "The Hollywood Squares?"
Three
Nine
Twelve
7
Who served as the host of "The Hollywood Squares" during the '70s?
Gary Marshall
Peter Marshall
Jack Berry
8
How many celebrity guest stars appeared in each episode of "The Match Game?"
Six
Ten
Twelve
9
How many pairs of prizes did contestants on "Concentration" hope to match?
12
15
20
10
Who hosted "The Joker's Wild?"
Bob Barker
Jack Barry
Burt Convy
11
True or false: A kid's version of "The Joker's Wild" ran from 1979 to 1981.
True
False
12
What year was the original run of "The Newlywed Game" canceled?
1972
1974
1976
