How Well Do You Know AFI’s Top TV Shows Of All Time?

Do you think you're a true master of the American Film Institute's top TV shows of all time? Are you ready to put your TV knowledge to the test? Let's see!
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How many countries has "The Brady Bunch" aired in since its initial premiere?
122
100
50

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In what era does the FX drama series "The Americans" take place in?
The 70's
The 80's
The 60s's

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Who played Rockford's rascally sidekick on the show "The Rockford Files?"
Jackie Gleason
Stuart Margolin
William Shatner

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Who was the primary writer on the hit series "Get Smart?"
Gary Marshall
Woody Allen
Mel Brooks

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What was the first primetime series to ever show a couple in bed together?
I Love Lucy
All in the Family
The Flintstones

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What year did "Mork and Mindy" premiere on ABC?
1974
1978
1979

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What actor played the role of Dan Connor on the hit sitcom "Roseanne?"
Bill Murray
John Candy
John Goodman

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What role on "Golden Girls" did Betty White initially audition for?
Blanche
Dorothy
Sophia

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What network did "The Carol Burnett" show air on?
ABC
NBC
CBS

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What did networks fear was too indimidating about the series "Happy Days?"
Fonzie's motorcycle
Fonzie's leather jacket
Fonzie's hair

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Who was NBC's first choice to play Sam Malone on "Cheers?"
Bill Cosby
Ted Danson
Jerry Seinfeld

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What year did the television show MASH premeire?
1973
1972
1977
When it comes to the top shows of all time, you have a bit of learning to do! While you may have known a few of the shows mentioned on this quiz, several questions left you scratching your head! Study up and try again soon!

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Right!
Based on the results of this quiz, you are a classic TV ace! Television holds a special place in your heart. Not only do you know the old classics, but you're familiar with the modern classics as well. We couldn't be more impressed with your knowledge of the greatest TV shows of all time!

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Based on the results of this quiz, you are a true AFI TV aficionado! While anyone can claim to know the greatest TV shows of all time, you actually do. It's clear that you've spent a good deal of time studying and learning what makes each of these shows so uniquely great!

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Right!
1
How many countries has "The Brady Bunch" aired in since its initial premiere?
122
100
50
2
In what era does the FX drama series "The Americans" take place in?
The 70's
The 80's
The 60s's
3
Who played Rockford's rascally sidekick on the show "The Rockford Files?"
Jackie Gleason
Stuart Margolin
William Shatner
4
Who was the primary writer on the hit series "Get Smart?"
Gary Marshall
Woody Allen
Mel Brooks
5
What was the first primetime series to ever show a couple in bed together?
I Love Lucy
All in the Family
The Flintstones
6
What year did "Mork and Mindy" premiere on ABC?
1974
1978
1979
7
What actor played the role of Dan Connor on the hit sitcom "Roseanne?"
Bill Murray
John Candy
John Goodman
8
What role on "Golden Girls" did Betty White initially audition for?
Blanche
Dorothy
Sophia
9
What network did "The Carol Burnett" show air on?
ABC
NBC
CBS
10
What did networks fear was too indimidating about the series "Happy Days?"
Fonzie's motorcycle
Fonzie's leather jacket
Fonzie's hair
11
Who was NBC's first choice to play Sam Malone on "Cheers?"
Bill Cosby
Ted Danson
Jerry Seinfeld
12
What year did the television show MASH premeire?
1973
1972
1977