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About Classic TV Sponsors & Ads
Classic TV Sponsors & Ads is a free nostalgia trivia quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. In the early days of TV, shows were often named after their sponsors. How well do you remember the commercial side of classic television? A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. Which oil company sponsored 'Texaco Star Theater' starring Milton Berle?
Answer: Texaco
2. Which cigarette brand was the original sponsor of 'I Love Lucy'?
Answer: Philip Morris
3. Which food company sponsored 'Kraft Television Theatre' for over a decade?
Answer: Kraft Foods
4. On early TV, the Timex watch company became famous for ads featuring what tagline?
Answer: 'Takes a licking and keeps on ticking'
5. Which appliance company sponsored 'General Electric Theater' hosted by Ronald Reagan?
Answer: General Electric
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in Classic TV Sponsors & Ads?
Classic TV Sponsors & Ads has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is Classic TV Sponsors & Ads free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including Classic TV Sponsors & Ads — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.
How long does Classic TV Sponsors & Ads take?
Most players finish Classic TV Sponsors & Ads 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 Sponsors & Ads?
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.
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