Sorry, Gen Z, This Classic TV Quiz Isn't For You

Forget Friends and The Office—it's time to reminisce upon the good old days of TV. How much do you remember about these classic TV shows?

Where did the Happy Days gang hang out?

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Arnold's was the name of the popular Milwaukee "greasy spoon."

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Arnold's was the name of the popular Milwaukee "greasy spoon."

Samantha Stephens twitched which body part in Bewitched?

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Samantha's nose-wiggle was actually an illusion created by Elizabeth Montgomery moving her lips left and right. According to the producers, it was her idea!

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Samantha's nose-wiggle was actually an illusion created by Elizabeth Montgomery moving her lips left and right. According to the producers, it was her idea!

Which of these men did NOT have their own show?

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All of these famous men had their own show with the exception of Alan Alda.

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All of these famous men had their own show with the exception of Alan Alda.

What was the name of the man behind Howdy Doody?

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Buffalo Bob Smith was the host of Howdy Doody, a puppet show for children.

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Buffalo Bob Smith was the host of Howdy Doody, a puppet show for children.

Which of these actresses played June Cleaver on Leave It to Beaver?

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Barbara Billingsley played June Cleaver, the mother of Wally and Theodore "Beaver" Cleaver.

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Barbara Billingsley played June Cleaver, the mother of Wally and Theodore "Beaver" Cleaver.

Who was this character from The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends?

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Natasha Fatale and Boris Badenov were the antagonists of The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends.

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Natasha Fatale and Boris Badenov were the antagonists of The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends.

Who was Ethel on I Love Lucy?

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Ethel Mertz was Lucy's middle-aged landlady.

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Ethel Mertz was Lucy's middle-aged landlady.

What was the name of the dog on The Brady Bunch?

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Tiger was the dog on The Brady Bunch. The original dog that played Tiger died early in the first season, and Tiger's replacement was problematic, so Tiger only appeared on-screen when absolutely necessary.

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Tiger was the dog on The Brady Bunch. The original dog that played Tiger died early in the first season, and Tiger's replacement was problematic, so Tiger only appeared on-screen when absolutely necessary.

What breed of dog was Lassie?

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Lassie was a Rough Collie, also known as a Long-Haired Collie.

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Lassie was a Rough Collie, also known as a Long-Haired Collie.

Which of these women did NOT have their own show?

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While she was successful in many other ways, Faye Dunaway did not have her own show.

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While she was successful in many other ways, Faye Dunaway did not have her own show.

What was the name of the youngest child on The Jetsons?

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Elroy was the younger of the two Jetson children.

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Elroy was the younger of the two Jetson children.

What character was played by John Astin on The Addams Family?

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John Astin played Gomez Addams, the patriarch of the Addams Family.

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John Astin played Gomez Addams, the patriarch of the Addams Family.

On I Dream of Jeannie, who released Jeannie from her bottle?

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Major Anthony "Tony" Nelson released Jeannie from her bottle.

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Major Anthony "Tony" Nelson released Jeannie from her bottle.

Who played Ralph Kramden on The Honeymooners?

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Jackie Gleason played Ralph Kramden, a bus driver on The Honeymooners.

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Jackie Gleason played Ralph Kramden, a bus driver on The Honeymooners.

On the show Cheers, where did Sam Malone work before he became a bartender?

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Before Sam worked as a bartender at Cheers, he was a former relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox baseball team.

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Before Sam worked as a bartender at Cheers, he was a former relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox baseball team.

What was Wilbur Post's job on Mister Ed?

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Alan Young played the klutzy architect Wilbur Post, who owned Mister Ed the horse.

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Alan Young played the klutzy architect Wilbur Post, who owned Mister Ed the horse.

Who played the character Doc on Gunsmoke?

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Although Howard McNear played Dr. Charles Adams in the radio series, Milburn Stone played Doc Adams in the television adaptation.

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Although Howard McNear played Dr. Charles Adams in the radio series, Milburn Stone played Doc Adams in the television adaptation.

What was the name of the Cartwright family's thousand-acre spread on Bonanza?

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The Cartwrights lived on the Ponderosa near Virginia City.

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The Cartwrights lived on the Ponderosa near Virginia City.

What was the name of the robot maid on The Jetsons?

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Rosie was the Jetson family's robotic maid and housekeeper.

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Rosie was the Jetson family's robotic maid and housekeeper.

Where did Mary Richards live on The Mary Tyler Moore Show?

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30-something Mary Richards settled in Minneapolis after breaking up with her boyfriend.

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30-something Mary Richards settled in Minneapolis after breaking up with her boyfriend.

Mother, Father, Fritz, Ernst, and Francis are part of what famous TV family?

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These are the characters on Swiss Family Robinson, a show that chronicled the adventures of a family that survived after being shipwrecked on a volcanic island.

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These are the characters on Swiss Family Robinson, a show that chronicled the adventures of a family that survived after being shipwrecked on a volcanic island.

Where did Happy Days take place?

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Happy Days was set in the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Happy Days was set in the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

What was the name of the Mitchells' neighbor on Dennis the Menace?

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Mr. George Wilson, played by Joseph Kearns, was the Mitchells' neighbor, who had a love-hate relationship with the aggravating child.

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Mr. George Wilson, played by Joseph Kearns, was the Mitchells' neighbor, who had a love-hate relationship with the aggravating child.

What was the name of the boat from Gilligan's Island?

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The S.S. Minnow ran aground on the shore of "an uncharted desert isle" in the Pacific Ocean.

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The S.S. Minnow ran aground on the shore of "an uncharted desert isle" in the Pacific Ocean.

The sitcom Benson was a spinoff of which show?

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This Soap spinoff followed Butler Benson DuBois as he navigated the crazy antics of his employer and other staff.

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This Soap spinoff followed Butler Benson DuBois as he navigated the crazy antics of his employer and other staff.

Who shot J.R.?

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J.R. from Dallas was shot by Kristin Shepard, his sister-in-law, mistress, and the alleged mother of his child.

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J.R. from Dallas was shot by Kristin Shepard, his sister-in-law, mistress, and the alleged mother of his child.

What actor played Keith Partridge on The Partridge Family?

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David Cassidy played Keith Partridge on the musical sitcom.

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David Cassidy played Keith Partridge on the musical sitcom.

What was Mrs. Munster's first name on The Munsters?

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Lily Munster was the vampiric matriarch of the Munster household.

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Lily Munster was the vampiric matriarch of the Munster household.

Which of these actresses did NOT star on Charlie's Angels?

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The original cast of Charlie's Angels did not include Debra Winger.

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The original cast of Charlie's Angels did not include Debra Winger.

What was the name of the aunt on The Andy Griffith Show?

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Aunt Bee was the aunt of Sheriff Andy Taylor on The Andy Griffith Show.

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Aunt Bee was the aunt of Sheriff Andy Taylor on The Andy Griffith Show.

What series was based on the novel Cyborg by Martin Caidin?

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The Six Million Dollar Man followed former astronaut USAF Colonel Steve Austin, who became a superhuman cyborg after a NASA test flight accident.

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The Six Million Dollar Man followed former astronaut USAF Colonel Steve Austin, who became a superhuman cyborg after a NASA test flight accident.

Petticoat Junction was one of the first "jiggle TV" shows. Which of the following was none one of the three beautiful girls who helped their mother run the Shady Rest Hotel?

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The Shady Rest Hotel was run by Kate Bradley and her three daughters, Billie Jo, Bobbie Jo, and Betty Jo.

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The Shady Rest Hotel was run by Kate Bradley and her three daughters, Billie Jo, Bobbie Jo, and Betty Jo.

Who were the nosy neighbors that lived next door to Darrin and Samantha Stevens in Bewitched?

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Despite her best efforts, Samantha could never quite escape the prying eyes of Gladys Kravitz.

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Despite her best efforts, Samantha could never quite escape the prying eyes of Gladys Kravitz.

A future U.S. president appeared on this western anthology series. What was its name?

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Ronald Reagan appeared in eight episodes of Death Valley Days throughout 1964 and 1965. He also hosted the show from 1964 until 1966.

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Ronald Reagan appeared in eight episodes of Death Valley Days throughout 1964 and 1965. He also hosted the show from 1964 until 1966.

Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. was a spinoff of what show?

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Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. was the hit spinoff of The Andy Griffith Show. Jim Nabors played Gomer Pyle, a naïve gas station attendant from North Carolina who listed in the Marine Corps.

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Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. was the hit spinoff of The Andy Griffith Show. Jim Nabors played Gomer Pyle, a naïve gas station attendant from North Carolina who listed in the Marine Corps.

What was the name of this character on the show M*A*S*H?

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Corporal Maxwell Q. Klinger was played by Jamie Farr on M*A*S*H.

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Corporal Maxwell Q. Klinger was played by Jamie Farr on M*A*S*H.

What was the name of the car in The Dukes of Hazzard?

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The 1969 Dodge Charger driven by cousins Bo and Luke as affectionately dubbed "General Lee".

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The 1969 Dodge Charger driven by cousins Bo and Luke as affectionately dubbed "General Lee".

What character was played by Dennis Waterman on The Sweeney?

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Detective Sergeant George Carter was played by Dennis Waterman. Together, Carter and Detective Inspector Jack Regan worked to fight armed robbery and violent crime in London.

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Detective Sergeant George Carter was played by Dennis Waterman. Together, Carter and Detective Inspector Jack Regan worked to fight armed robbery and violent crime in London.

The setting of this show began in Chicago, Illinois, and ended all the way at the intersection of Ocean Boulevard and Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. What was it called?

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Route 66 followed Tod Stiles and Buz Murdock as they coasted toward Los Angeles in a Corvette.

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Route 66 followed Tod Stiles and Buz Murdock as they coasted toward Los Angeles in a Corvette.

Who was Charlie's assistant on Charlie's Angels? He served as the face of the Townsend Agency.

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Portrayed by David Doyle, John Bosley was the only character to be featured in every episode of Charlie's Angels aside from Kelly Garrett.

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Portrayed by David Doyle, John Bosley was the only character to be featured in every episode of Charlie's Angels aside from Kelly Garrett.

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