Classic Children's TV

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Instructions: Beloved children's TV shows from the 1950s-1980s

1.
What was the name of the gentle host who invited children into his 'neighborhood' starting in 1968?
A
Mr. Wizard
B
Mr. Green Jeans
C
Mr. Rogers
D
Captain Kangaroo
2.
On 'Captain Kangaroo,' what was the name of the Captain's friend who always dropped ping pong balls?
A
Grandfather Clock
B
Dancing Bear
C
Mr. Moose
D
Bunny Rabbit
3.
What educational show premiered on PBS in 1969 and featured characters living on a city street?
A
Sesame Street
B
The Electric Company
C
Zoom
D
Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood
4.
In 'The Howdy Doody Show,' what was the name of the town where the characters lived?
A
Funtown
B
Toyland
C
Doodyville
D
Puppetville
5.
Which Saturday morning cartoon featured a mystery-solving Great Dane and a group of teenagers?
A
The Funky Phantom
B
Josie and the Pussycats
C
Speed Buggy
D
Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!
6.
What was the name of the trolley that traveled to the Neighborhood of Make-Believe on 'Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood'?
A
The Neighborhood Express
B
The Make-Believe Express
C
Trolley McTrolleyface
D
Trolley
7.
Which 1960s children's show featured marionette puppets in a futuristic setting and the phrase 'Thunderbirds are GO!'?
A
Fireball XL5
B
Thunderbirds
C
Stingray
D
Captain Scarlet
8.
On Sesame Street, what color is Big Bird?
A
Yellow
B
Green
C
Orange
D
White
9.
Which show featured the adventures of a boy and his dog Lassie?
A
Flipper
B
Rin Tin Tin
C
Old Yeller
D
Lassie
10.
What PBS show taught science to kids with the tagline 'exploring, experimenting, and discovering'?
A
3-2-1 Contact
B
Newton's Apple
C
Bill Nye the Science Guy
D
Mr. Wizard's World
11.
Which animated show, debuting in 1960, featured a futuristic family with a robot maid named Rosie?
A
The Flintstones
B
The Jetsons
C
Space Ghost
D
Jonny Quest
12.
What was the name of the host of 'Romper Room' who looked through her Magic Mirror?
A
Miss Frances
B
Miss Nancy
C
The host's name varied by city — it was a franchised show
D
Miss Sally
13.
Which 1980s cartoon featured small blue creatures living in mushroom houses?
A
The Snorks
B
The Care Bears
C
The Wuzzles
D
The Smurfs
14.
What show featured the 'Banana Splits,' a fictional rock band of costumed animal characters?
A
H.R. Pufnstuf
B
Lidsville
C
The Banana Splits Adventure Hour
D
The Bugaloos
15.
In 'Schoolhouse Rock!', what was the famous song that taught about how a bill becomes a law?
A
I'm Just a Bill
B
Conjunction Junction
C
Lolly, Lolly, Lolly, Get Your Adverbs Here
D
Three Is a Magic Number

Answer Key

Question 1

C. Mr. Rogers

Question 2

C. Mr. Moose

Question 3

A. Sesame Street

Question 4

C. Doodyville

Question 5

D. Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!

Question 6

D. Trolley

Question 7

B. Thunderbirds

Question 8

A. Yellow

Question 9

D. Lassie

Question 10

A. 3-2-1 Contact

Question 11

B. The Jetsons

Question 12

C. The host's name varied by city — it was a franchised show

Question 13

D. The Smurfs

Question 14

C. The Banana Splits Adventure Hour

Question 15

A. I'm Just a Bill

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