Trivia Quiz on American Pop Culture

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

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Test your knowledge of American pop culture across TV, film, music, and iconic moments—spanning classic catchphrases, record-breaking stars, and nostalgic toys. Perfect for fans of retro hits and modern trivia buffs alike.

Get ready for a fast-paced group showdown celebrating American pop culture—from vintage TV classics and chart-topping icons to unforgettable catchphrases and quirky Americana. This 44-question trivia is designed for teams or larger groups, with quick multiple-choice rounds that keep everyone engaged and cheering. It’s perfect for office happy hours, classrooms, community events, family game nights, or livestreams. Host it seamlessly on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, YouTube Live, Twitch, Kick, and more—screen-share friendly and easy to duplicate for recurring game sessions. Mix in team captains, timed rounds, or themed mini-sets (TV, music, icons) to level up the competition. Grab your virtual buzzers and see who’s the true pop culture aficionado!

1. Which hero of tv and cinema fights an unending battle for 'truth, justice, and the American way

A) Superman

B) Batman

C) Captain America

D) Spider-Man

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2. Who was the first U.S. president to attend monday night football

A) Gerald Ford

B) Barack Obama

C) Jimmy carter

D) Bill Clinton

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3. What was the lone ranger's real name

A) John Smith

B) John Reed

C) George Reed

D) John reid

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4. What TV did 44 million USA watch while 27m Eisenhower sworn in

A) I Love Lucy

B) Texaco Star Theater

C) Your Show of Shows

D) The Ed Sullivan Show

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5. What was Roscoe's dogs name on the Dukes of Hazzard?

A) Flash

B) Blaze

C) Rex

D) Dash

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6. What was the name of Roy Rogers dog (now stuffed)

A) Bullet

B) Lassie

C) Rin Tin Tin

D) Asta

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7. Of who did the u.s postal service print 500 million stamps in 1993

A) Albert Einstein

B) Marilyn Monroe

C) Elvis

D) Michael Jackson

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8. How many freckles did howdy doody have

A) Forty seven

B) Forty eight

C) Forty six

D) Forty nine

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9. Who appeared on the first cover of TV guide 3 April 1953

A) Lucille Ball

B) Milton Berle

C) Walt Disney

D) Desi Arnaz Jr

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10. Who coined the term security blanket

A) Dr. Seuss

B) Beatrix Potter

C) Charles Schulz

D) Bill Watterson

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11. What was elvis' mother's name

A) Gladys

B) Anna

C) Grace

D) Mary

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12. What show was "Whatcha talkin' 'bout Willis?" a standard catch phrase?

A) The Jeffersons

B) Family Matters

C) The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

D) Different Strokes

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13. Who On TV Drove A Car With The Licence Plate "CNH 320"

A) Knight Rider

B) Starsky & Hutch

C) The A-Team

D) The Dukes Of Hazzard

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14. Who always had 56 curls in her hair

A) Shirley Temple

B) Dolly Parton

C) Diana Ross

D) Marilyn Monroe

E) Rapunzel

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15. What was the first toy advertised on TV in USA

A) Barbie

B) Mr Potato Head

C) Slinky

D) G.I. Joe

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16. What Was The Name Of Elvis Presleys Home

A) Sun Studio

B) RCA Studio B

C) Graceland

D) The King's Mansion

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17. What Is The Real Name Of Rick Nelson

A) Erick Nelson

B) Ricky Nelson

C) Eric Nelson

D) Rick Hilliard Nelson

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18. How In The World Of Music Is "Dino Crocetti" More Commonly Known

A) Dean Martin

B) Frank Sinatra

C) Jerry Lewis

D) Elvis Presley

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19. In What Year Did MTV First Hit The Airwaves A) 1979, B) 1980, C) 1981, D) 1982

A) 1979

B) 1980

C) 1982

D) 1981

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20. In The 1960's who Released The Albums "Twist", "Twistin Round The World", "Your Twist Party"

A) Chubby Checker

B) Elvis Presley

C) The Beatles

D) The Supremes

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21. Who replaced Johnny Carson as host on 'The Tonight Show' in the US

A) Conan O'Brien

B) David Letterman

C) Jay leon

D) Jimmy Fallon

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22. Who has been married to joan, joanne, joanna and alexis

A) David Letterman

B) Ed Sullivan

C) Regis Philbin

D) Johnny carson

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23. He played "grizzly adams"

A) John Wayne

B) Charles Bronson

C) Dan haggerty

D) Steve McQueen

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24. Where was 'g.i joe' introduced on february 9, 1964

A) In the United States

B) Canada

C) United Kingdom

D) Annual american

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25. What Did Frosty The Snow man Have For A nose (Carrot, Button,Cherry,Coal)

A) Carrot

B) Button

C) Cherry

D) Coal

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26. Which 20th century American icons died on Halloween

A) Elvis Presley

B) Marilyn Monroe

C) John F. Kennedy

D) River Phoenix

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27. David Hasselhof spent most of his time driving a car on which eighties tv show?

A) The A-Team

B) Magnum, P.I.

C) Knight Rider

D) Miami Vice

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28. What popular US TV sitcom With 3 Words made its first appearance in 1951 & ran until 1957

A) Father Knows Best

B) The Honeymooners

C) Leave It to Beaver

D) I Love Lucy

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29. Who in March 1958 became known by the number 53310761?

A) Elvis Presley

B) Elvis Costello

C) Jerry Lee Lewis

D) Chuck Berry

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30. How old would Elvis have been on his birthday January 8, 2000? A=55, B=60, C=65

A) C=65

B) A=55

C) B=60

D) D=70

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31. What was Elvis Presley's first motion picture?

A) Viva Las Vegas

B) Girls! Girls! Girls!

C) Love Me Tender

D) King Creole

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32. Which sitcom helped launch Michael J. Fox's career by portraying him as a money-grubbing teenager?

A) Growing Pains

B) Perfect Strangers

C) Cheers

D) Family Ties

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33. In 1960 who did Bobby Darin marry.

A) Connie Francis

B) Sandra Dee

C) Jill St. John

D) Shirley Bassey

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34. Which city did Crocket and Tubbs spend most of their time in?

A) Miami Vice

B) Chicago

C) New York

D) Los Angeles

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35. How Old Was Playboy Founder Hugh Hefner When He Launched The First Edition Of 'Playboy''

A) 26

B) 28

C) 27

D) 30

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36. Of What Was Pluto Platter The Original Name

A) The Flying Disk

B) The Space Disk

C) The Wham-O Disc

D) The Frisbee

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37. What Do O.J Simpsons Initials Stand For

A) Orlando James

B) Orenthal James

C) Orenthal John

D) Omar James

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38. Who Founded The Playboy Magazine?

A) William Randolph Hearst

B) Hugh Hefner

C) David Geffen

D) Robert Maxwell

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39. By what name is Norma Jean Baker better known as?

A) Audrey Hepburn

B) Marilyn Monroe

C) Jayne Mansfield

D) Elizabeth Taylor

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40. Which Fast Foon Advertised With The Slogan 'Wheres The Beef''

A) McDonald's

B) Burger King

C) KFC

D) Wendy's

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41. When not fighting crime, what did Underdog do for a living?

A) Busboy

B) Newsboy

C) Shoeshine boy

D) Pizza delivery boy

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42. In the TV series 'Seinfeld', who does Michael Richards play?

A) Jerry Seinfeld

B) Kramer

C) George Costanza

D) Newman

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43. What was Elvis Presley's twin brother's name?

A) Garon

B) Jesse

C) Aaron

D) Garrett

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44. What did Dagwood give up to marry Blondie

A) A promotion at work

B) A college scholarship

C) His car

D) A family inheritance

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