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.
Correct answer: Son of Svengooli
Daddy Dracula
Junior Wells
Son of Svengoolie
Creepy Crazy Dave
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If you wanted rock videos but didn’t have MTV, Jerry was your guy on this show on Channel 62.
Correct answer: JBTV
JBTV
Friday Night Videos
Jerry's World
Rock Blocks
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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."
Correct answer: Family Classics
"Family Classics"
"Family Flicks"
"Classic Cinema"
"The Matinee"
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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.
Correct answer: Aaron Freeman
Scott Adsit
Tim Kazurinsky
Elayne Boosler
Aaron Freeman
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This weekend late-night comedy game show challenged local improvisers with quick prompts and suggestions.
Correct answer: "Kwik Witz"
"Wild Chicago"
"Improv Olympiads"
"Kwik Witz"
"SCTV"
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This South Side meat purveyor ran local commercials with a synthed jingle that is in every Chicagoan's head.
Correct answer: Moo & Oink
Empire Meat & Poultry
Patel Brothers
Moo & Oink
Peoria Butcher
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This news duo would get loose hosting countdown shows on New Year's Eve.
Correct answer: Janet Davies & Mark Giangreco
Joan Esposito and Allison Rosati
Janet Davies & Mark Giangreco
Roger Ebert & Diann Burns
Ron Magers & Carol Marin
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Which national talk show was NOT filmed in Chicago?
Correct answer: "Ricki Lake"
"Ricki Lake"
"Judge Mathis"
"The Jerry Springer Show"
"Jenny Jones Show"
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He was the original host of "Wild Chicago."
Correct answer: Ben Hollis
Will Clinger
Ben Hollis
Harvey Moshman
Bill Kurtis
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Who co-hosted "The Mike Ditka Show" on CBS in the 1980s?
Correct answer: Johnny Morris
Johnny Morris
Linda Ditka
Red Mottlow
Walter Payton
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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!