How long did the original “Roller Derby” run?
The hugely popular show “Roller Derby” ran on ABC for two years, from March 1949 to August 1951.
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“The Wizard of Odds” (NBC, 1973-74) was the first American game show hosted by Alex Trebek. The Canadian-born Trebek is now host of “Jeopardy!” (syndicated, 1984).
What was Mr. Magoo’s complete name?
Mr. Magoo’s full name was Quincy Magoo. His voice in the 1964-65 comedy series, “The Famous Adventures of Mr. Magoo” (NBC), was provided by Jim Backus.
When did Billie Jean King play Bobby Riggs?
ABC telecast the match between Billie Jean King play Bobby Riggs at 8:00 P.M. on September 20, 1973. It was played in the Astrodome in Houston. The prize was $100,000. King won the five-set match.
What TV show was a spinoff of “The Rockford Files” (NBC, 1974-80)?
“Richie Brockelman, Private Eye” (NBC, 1978), starring Dennis Dugan in the title role, was a spinoff of the TV series “The Rockford Files” (NBC, 1974-80).
Was Jay Silverheels (Tonto on “The Lone Ranger,” ABC, 1949-57) an Indian?
Yes, Jay Silverheels (Tonto on “The Lone Ranger,” ABC, 1949-57) was a Mohawk who grew up on a reservation in Canada.
For how long was “Ted Mack’s Original Amateur Hour” on TV?
“Ted Mack’s Original Amateur Hour” was on TV for twelve years, from 1948 to 1960 on the DuMont network, ABC, NBC, and CBS. During that time, Pat Boone and Gladys Knight made their national television debuts.