How Much Do You Know About Your Favorite 1960s And 70s TV Actors?
The TV shows of the 1960s and 1970s reflected a great deal more about society than we might think. Some clung to traditional stereotypes, while others broke ground with controversial subjects. At the heart of all these shows were the actors and actresses, many of whom are still popular today. How much do you remember about the stars of your favorite 1960s and 70s shows? Take our quiz and see how much pop culture trivia you have inside you.
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Question 1/40
Mary Tyler Moore helped to make what type of clothing popular in the 1960s?
- Hoop skirts
- Capri pants
- Bolero Jackets
Question 2/40
What show did John Travolta star in before starting his successful film career?
- Welcome Back, Kotter
- All in the Family
- That Girl
Question 3/40
She teamed up with Rue McLanahan long before Golden Girls. As Maude, she was one of the funniest yet most controversial sitcom stars.
- Bea Arthur
- Estelle Getty
- Betty White
Question 4/40
This method actor created an entirely new manner of speaking for his role as Don Corleone in The Godfather.
- Marlon Brando
- Martin Scorsese
- Robert DeNiro
Question 5/40
As NYPD detective Theo Kojak, this actor hunted down the bad guys all while sucking on a lollipop.
- Telly Savalas
- Peter Falk
- Bruce Kirby
Question 6/40
She played a witch who was married and trying to raise a family, all while sending subtle messages about gender, civil rights and other current topics in the 60s and 70s.
- Barbara Eden
- Carolyn Jones
- Elizabeth Montgomery
Question 7/40
Who played the role of chief surgeon and captain Hawkeye Pierce on M*A*S*H*?
- Harry Morgan
- Alan Alda
- Jamie Farr
Question 8/40
He played the dry-witted psychologist Bob Hartley opposite his TV wife Suzanne Plashette.
- Jerry Lewis
- Dick Van Dyke
- Bob Newhart
Question 9/40
Who played the perfect housewife and mother to three very lovely girls and three boys in Sherwood Schwartz's The Brady Bunch?
- Shirley Jones
- Florence Henderson
- Maureen McCormack
Question 10/40
Which Partridge Show actor played Shirley Jones' son on TV and her stepson in real life?
- David Cassidy
- Danny Bonaduce
- Barry Williams
Question 11/40
Midnight Cowboy was a controversial film for its time, but this actor's intense yet innocent portrayal of the main character, a male prostitute, helped to make the film one of the greatest in history. Which actor played the role of Joe the would-be gigolo?
- Jack Nicholson
- Al Pacino
- Jon Voight
Question 12/40
Who played the quintessential film noir private investigator in the 1974 Roman Polanski film Chinatown?
- Dustin Hoffman
- Christopher Walken
- Jack Nicholson
Question 13/40
This actress and comedian took advantage of a clause in her contract to get her own variety show. CBS wasn't willing to let a woman host a variety show and offered her a sitcom instead. Which actress forced CBS to give her a variety show?
- Valerie Harper
- Carol Burnett
- Vicki Lawrence
Question 14/40
Which actor starred as the love interest of both Anne Bancroft and Katharine Ross in the twisted love triangle that was The Graduate?
- Marlon Brando
- Al Pacino
- Dustin Hoffman
Question 15/40
Which actress had some of her vocals dubbed for the film West Side Story?
- Natalie Wood
- Rita Moreno
- Carole D'Andrea
Question 16/40
Which James Bond actor was reluctant to commit to a series of films and was regarded by Ian Fleming as not handsome enough to be Bond?
- Sean Connery
- Roger Moore
- Timothy Dalton
Question 17/40
This actress only had three lines in her most iconic role, but the images of her from the film made her an overnight sex symbol.
- Raquel Welch
- Jayne Mansfield
- Marilyn Monroe
Question 18/40
This actress starred in the wildly successful Mary Tyler Moore Show spinoff Rhoda. She earned an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on the show.
- Linda Lavin
- Betty White
- Valerie Harper
Question 19/40
This actor stole hearts as he evaded the evil Boss Hogg on Dukes of Hazard.
- Byron Cherry
- John Schneider
- Tom Wopat
Question 20/40
Which actor was injured in a serious motorcycle episode while filming an episode of CHiPs, which resulted in him filming scenes from his hospital bed?
- Larry Wilcox
- Eric Estrada
- Robert Pine
Question 21/40
Which actor went from one hit show to another in the 1960s with roles on Doby Gillis and Gilligan's Island?
- Bob Denver
- Alan Hale, Jr.
- Jim Backus
Question 22/40
Which star of Hogan's Heroes was bludgeoned to death in 1978 with what was believed to be a camera tripod?
- Werner Klemperer
- Richard Dawson
- Bob Crane
Question 23/40
This actor had two hit shows in the 1960s with Car 54, Where Are You and The Munsters.
- Joe E. Ross
- Fred Gwynne
- Hank Garrett
Question 24/40
Despite being 28 years old, this actor played a 19-year-old on the Western classic Rawhide.
- Clint Eastwood
- Eric Fleming
- Robert Cabal
Question 25/40
Playing a wheelchair-bound former cop still fighting crime was no match for this Ironside actor.
- Peter Falk
- Raymond Burr
- Tom Selleck
Question 26/40
Before he hit it big as an oil tycoon on Dallas, this actor dreamt of Jeannie.
- Larry Hagman
- Dick York
- Dick Sargent
Question 27/40
No one was better at being a perfect interstellar housewife as this Lost in Space actress.
- Patty Duke
- June Lockhart
- Shirley Jones
Question 28/40
He played a bumbling spy who was still loveable – even when talking into his shoe.
- Don Rickles
- Don Knotts
- Don Adams
Question 29/40
This child actor made us all fall in love with Beaver. His adventures got him into trouble, but his TV mom and dad always set him straight.
- Butch Patrick
- Ron Howard
- Jerry Mathers
Question 30/40
Her captivating performance as Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's made the movie an instant classic, but it was her smile that made us all fall in love with her.
- Audrey Hepburn
- Kathryn Hepburn
- Cybil Shepherd
Question 31/40
Which beloved comedian and actor made his debut in Bonnie and Clyde alongside Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty?
- Mel Brooks
- Gene Wilder
- Steve Martin
Question 32/40
The Deer Hunter was an emotional and complex film dealing with the aftermath of Vietnam. Which future Goodfellas star is seen here playing a dangerous game of Russian roulette?
- Christopher Walken
- Robert DeNiro
- John Cazale
Question 33/40
This actor kept Little House on the Prairie in production during the 1980s actors' strike and 1981 writers' strike by negotiating with the unions. The show was allowed to keep filming under a separate contract.
- Richard Bull
- Michael Landon
- Kevin Hagen
Question 34/40
Which Easy Rider actor was about to quit showbiz when a co-star promised he could both star in and direct the film?
- Peter Fonda
- Dennis Hopper
- Jack Nicholson
Question 35/40
Which actor played "Fast" Eddie Felson in The Hustler?
- Jackie Gleason
- Jake LaMotta
- Paul Newman
Question 36/40
This actor won a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Sal in Dog Day Afternoon. He only appeared in five motion pictures before his untimely death. His other films include The Deer Hunter and The Godfather.
- John Cazale
- Al Pacino
- Charles Durning
Question 37/40
This Sanford and Sons actor threatened to quit if producers fired his long-time friend LaWanda Page from the show.
- Demond Wilson
- Red Foxx
- Hal Williams
Question 38/40
Which late comedian got the chance to try out his many voices and characters on Mork & Mindy?
- Jay Thomas
- Ron Howard
- Robin Williams
Question 39/40
Which star of Laverne & Shirley was also the show's creator's daughter?
- Cindy Williams
- Penny Marshall
- Betty Garrett
Question 40/40
Which sitcom introduced audiences to heartthrob Tony Danza?
- Taxi
- Who's the Boss
- WKRP in Cincinnati
