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About Classic TV Detectives
Give your memory a workout with Classic TV Detectives: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. Famous TV detective shows and characters Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. Which rumpled, cigar-smoking detective, played by Peter Falk, was famous for saying 'Just one more thing...'?
Answer: Columbo
2. What was the first name of the bald, lollipop-loving New York detective played by Telly Savalas?
Answer: Kojak
3. Which private investigator, played by Tom Selleck, lived on a Hawaiian estate and drove a red Ferrari 308?
Answer: Thomas Magnum
4. Angela Lansbury starred as mystery writer and amateur sleuth Jessica Fletcher in which long-running series?
Answer: Murder, She Wrote
5. James Garner played an easygoing Los Angeles private eye who lived in a trailer on the beach in which series?
Answer: The Rockford Files
Frequently asked questions
How long does Classic TV Detectives take?
Most players finish Classic TV Detectives in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
What's a good follow-up after Classic TV Detectives?
If you enjoyed this nostalgia trivia quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
Can I print Classic TV Detectives?
Yes — use the Print button at the top of the page for a clean question sheet, or "Print with Answers" to make an answer key. Printed sheets work well for group play at home, in a classroom, or at a senior center.
Will I lose my progress if I close the page?
Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, Classic TV Detectives fits comfortably in one sitting.
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