Kaufmann quiz: Don't touch that dial!
How well do you know Chicago's local television history?
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He’s the son, but his dad was also pretty scary. Or at least showed scary dumb movies.
Junior Wells
Daddy Dracula
Creepy Crazy Dave
Son of Svengoolie
Correct answer: Son of Svengooli
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If you wanted rock videos but didn’t have MTV, Jerry was your guy on this show on Channel 62.
Jerry's World
JBTV
Rock Blocks
Friday Night Videos
Correct answer: JBTV
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Frazier Thomas hosted this show until his death in 1985, setting up films like "Treasure Island" and the "Adventures of Robin Hood."
"Family Classics"
"Classic Cinema"
"Family Flicks"
"The Matinee"
Correct answer: Family Classics
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This Second City comedian not only had his own weekend show on NPR, but he had his own talk shows on Channel 50 and WTTW in the '90s.
Elayne Boosler
Aaron Freeman
Tim Kazurinsky
Scott Adsit
Correct answer: Aaron Freeman
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This weekend late-night comedy game show challenged local improvisers with quick prompts and suggestions.
"Wild Chicago"
"Kwik Witz"
"SCTV"
"Improv Olympiads"
Correct answer: "Kwik Witz"
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This South Side meat purveyor ran local commercials with a synthed jingle that is in every Chicagoan's head.
Peoria Butcher
Patel Brothers
Moo & Oink
Empire Meat & Poultry
Correct answer: Moo & Oink
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This news duo would get loose hosting countdown shows on New Year's Eve.
Roger Ebert & Diann Burns
Janet Davies & Mark Giangreco
Ron Magers & Carol Marin
Joan Esposito and Allison Rosati
Correct answer: Janet Davies & Mark Giangreco
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Which national talk show was NOT filmed in Chicago?
"Jenny Jones Show"
"Judge Mathis"
"Ricki Lake"
"The Jerry Springer Show"
Correct answer: "Ricki Lake"
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He was the original host of "Wild Chicago."
Ben Hollis
Harvey Moshman
Will Clinger
Bill Kurtis
Correct answer: Ben Hollis
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Who co-hosted "The Mike Ditka Show" on CBS in the 1980s?
Red Mottlow
Linda Ditka
Johnny Morris
Walter Payton
Correct answer: Johnny Morris
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I wouldn't fret. You are more of a radio person anyway.
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Hey, this just proves you don't let TV rule you! Good job!
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Great job! You were raised by television and it finally paid off!