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1 The quiz show, 'Pick a Box' transitioned from radio to television, where it ran from 1959 to 1971. It was hosted by Bob and Dolly Dyer, but who was the contestant who went on to became a major player in federal politics?
Answer: Barry Jones

Barry Jones was a legend in quiz circles. He won over 200 episodes of 'Pick a Box' in a row, and was the reigning champion for seven YEARS! He won $58,000 (equivalent to about $800,000 in 2022). He was a pioneer of talkback radio in Australia on 3BD (in Melbourne) and 2SM in (Sydney).

He was elected to the Victorian Parliament in 1972 and transferred to the Federal Parliament in 1977. He was a Minister under Prime Minister Bob Hawke, later becoming the National President of the ALP (Australian Labor Party), and is the author of more than a dozen books on a wide range of topics.

He was also a patron and strong supporter of scientific learning, and has honourary doctorates for several universities.

A very clever man, indeed!
  From Quiz: Australian TV in the 1960s and 70s, the Sequel
2 Megan Massacre starred in which Eleven TV factual show?
Answer: Bondi Ink Tattoo

"Bondi Ink Tattoo" first aired in 2015 on Eleven.

"Bondi Ink Tattoo" factual series follows the lives of people who work in a tattoo shop on Bondi Beach in Sydney.

Series star Megan Massacre was the producer on the American tattoo series "NY Ink" that aired on TLC between 2011 to 2013.
    Your options: [ Bondi Ink Cafe ] [ Bondi Ink Hotel ] [ Bondi Ink Police ] [ Bondi Ink Tattoo ]
  From Quiz: Australian TV Shows Vol. 60
3 Marie Yokoyama and Emi Kamada won the first series of which Nine Network reality series?
Answer: The Hotplate

"The Hotplate" aired for one season in 2015 on the Nine Network.

The series was judged by British food critic Tom Parker Bowles, Australian chef Scott Pickett and French-born chef Guillaume Brahini.
    Your options: [ The Plate ] [ The Hotplate ] [ The Dish ] [ Food Star ]
  From Quiz: Australian TV Shows Vol. 61
4 2GB radio host Alan Jones hosted which Sky News program?
Answer: Richo + Jones

"Richo + Jones" first aired in 2014 on Sky News Australia.

In 2016, "Richo + Jones" was renamed "Jones + Co" when co-host Graham Richardson left the program due to his ill health.
    Your options: [ Graham + Alan ] [ Jones News ] [ The Alan Jones Show ] [ Richo + Jones ]
  From Quiz: Australian TV Shows Vol. 59
5 Leila McKinnon hosted which Nine Network current affairs series?
Answer: Inside Story

"Inside Story" aired from 2014 to 2016 on the Nine Network.

The series concept was to investigated true crime stories from Australia and around the world.
    Your options: [ Story Insider ] [ Inside Interview ] [ Inside Story ] [ The Inside ]
  From Quiz: Australian TV Shows Vol. 58
6 Anna McGahan played Sister Olive Haynes in which ABC1 drama series?
Answer: ANZAC Girls

"ANZAC Girls" aired for one season in 2014 on ABC1.

"ANZAC Girls" alumni included Anna McGahan, Caroline Craig, Georgia Flood, Laura Brent, Antonia Prebble, Todd Lasance, Dustin Clare and John Walters.
    Your options: [ ANZAC Women ] [ ANZAC Mothers ] [ ANZAC Sisters ] [ ANZAC Girls ]
  From Quiz: Australian TV Shows Vol. 57
7 Parramatta Eels legend Peter Stirling hosted which Fox Sports NRL series?
Answer: On The Couch with Sterlo

"On The Couch with Sterlo" first aired in 2013 on Fox Sports 1.

From 1978 to 1992, Peter Stirling played 227 games for NRL club Parramatta Eels.
    Your options: [ Sterlo's League ] [ On The Couch with Sterlo ] [ The Roundtable with Sterlo ] [ Footy Review with Sterlo ]
  From Quiz: Australian TV Shows Vol. 56
8 Lucas Callaghan and Adam McDonald hosted which A&E reality series?
Answer: Aussie Pickers

"Aussie Pickers" aired from 2013 to 2014 on Foxtel's A&E channel.

"Aussie Pickers" was based on the American version that first aired in 2010 on The History Channel.
    Your options: [ Aussie Bickers ] [ Aussie Sickers ] [ Aussie Nickers ] [ Aussie Pickers ]
  From Quiz: Australian TV Shows Vol. 54
9 Deborah Mailman starred in which ABC1 drama series?
Answer: Redfern Now

"Redfern Now" first aired on ABC1 in 2012.

"Redfern Now" alumni included Deborah Mailman, Wayne Blair, Stephen Curry, Leah Purcell, Dean Daley-Jones, Steve Bisley and Ernie Dingo.

In 2013 and 2014, "Redfern Now" won a TV Week Logie award for Most Outstanding Drama Series.
    Your options: [ Redfern Now ] [ Redfern Yesterday ] [ Redfern Tomorrow ] [ Redfern Town ]
  From Quiz: Australian TV Shows Vol. 53
10 Scott Tweedie and Ash London were the original hosts of which Eleven TV music show?
Answer: The Loop

"The Loop" first aired in 2012 on Eleven TV.

"The Loop" hosts included Scott Tweedie (2012-2016), Ash London (2012-2015) and Olivia Phyland (2015-2016).
    Your options: [ The Chart ] [ Hits ] [ The Loop ] [ Countdown ]
  From Quiz: Australian TV Shows Vol. 52
11 Ian Holland won which Fox8 reality series?
Answer: Cricket Superstar

"Cricket Superstar" aired for one series in 2012 on Fox8.

"Cricket Superstar" winner Ian Holland made his first class Cricket debut in the 2015/2016 Australian Sheffield Shield season for Victoria.
    Your options: [ Poker Superstar ] [ Rugby Superstar ] [ Cricket Superstar ] [ Tennis Superstar ]
  From Quiz: Australian TV Shows Vol. 51
12 Tom Gleisner hosted which Ten Network quiz show?
Answer: Have You Been Paying Attention?

"Have You Been Paying Attention?" first aired in 2013 on the Ten Network.

In 2016, "Have You Been Paying Attention?" was nominated for two TV Week Logie awards for Best Entertainment Program and Most Outstanding Entertainment Program.
    Your options: [ The News Week ] [ News Quiz ] [ Funny News ] [ Have You Been Paying Attention? ]
  From Quiz: Australian TV Shows Vol. 55
13 Jack Keenan and Mary Barrett are two of the main characters in which Seven Network drama series?
Answer: Wild Boys

"Wild Boys" aired for one season in 2011 on the Seven Network.

"Wild Boys" alumni included Daniel MacPherson, Zoe Ventoura, Michael Dorman, David Field, Nathaniel Dean and Jeremy Sims.
    Your options: [ Wild Boys ] [ Wild Men ] [ Wild Town ] [ Wild City ]
  From Quiz: Australian TV Shows Vol. 50
14 Actress Sacha Horler narrated which CI Channel medical series?
Answer: Kings Cross ER: St Vincent's Hospital

"Kings Cross ER: St Vincent's Hospital" aired from 2011 to 2013 on the CI Channel and 2015 on the Nine Network.

The series followed the day to day running of the Emergency Department at St Vincent's Hospital.

In 2014, "Kings Cross ER: St Vincent's Hospital" won a TV Week Logie award for Most Outstanding Factual Program.
    Your options: [ The ER: Westmead Hospital ] [ Kings Cross ER: St Vincent's Hospital ] [ Blacktown ER: Blacktown Hospital ] [ Manly ER: Manly Hospital ]
  From Quiz: Australian TV Shows Vol. 49
15 Julia Morris won the first season of which Nine Network reality series?
Answer: The Celebrity Apprentice

"The Celebrity Apprentice" aired from 2011 to 2015 on the Nine Network.

"The Celebrity Apprentice" winners included Julia Morris (2011), Ian "Dicko" Dickson (2012), Stephanie Rice (2013) and Sophie Monk (2015).
    Your options: [ The Celebrity Boss ] [ The Celebrity Apprentice ] [ The Celebrity CEO ] [ The Celebrity Workplace ]
  From Quiz: Australian TV Shows Vol. 48
16 Frankie J Holden was a presenter on which Ten Network travel series?
Answer: What's Up Downunder

"What's Up Downunder" first aired in 2010 on the Ten Network.

"What's Up Downunder" presenters included Frankie J Holden, Michelle Pettigrove, Terry Rogers, Angie Hilton and Tania Kernaghan.
    Your options: [ What's Up Downunder ] [ Travel Downunder ] [ Downunder Travel ] [ Travel Oz ]
  From Quiz: Australian TV Shows Vol. 47
17 Radio host Ray Hadley hosted which Sky News program?
Answer: Hadley!

"Hadley!" aired just four episodes in 2010 on Sky News Australia.

Ray Hadley is a Australian radio host who has hosted such programs as "The Continuous Call Team" and "The Ray Hadley Morning Show" on Sydney radio station 2UE and 2GB.
    Your options: [ Ray! ] [ Hadley Tonight! ] [ Ray Hadley Tonight! ] [ Hadley! ]
  From Quiz: Australian TV Shows Vol. 46
18 Ed Kavalee hosted which Seven Network comedy series?
Answer: TV Burp

"TV Burp" aired for one season on the Seven Network in 2009.

"TV Burp" was based on the British version, "Harry Hill's TV Burp", that first aired in 2001 on ITV.
    Your options: [ TV Burp ] [ TV Funny ] [ TV Sack ] [ TV Laugh ]
  From Quiz: Australian TV Shows Vol. 45
19 Mike Sheahan hosted which Fox Footy interview show?
Answer: Open Mike

"Open Mike" aired from 2009 to 2011 on Fox Sports and from 2012 on Fox Footy. In 2014, "Open Mike" won a ASTRA award for Most Outstanding Sports Entertainment Program.
    Your options: [ Open Mike ] [ Mike Up ] [ The Sheahan Report ] [ AFL Interview ]
  From Quiz: Australian TV Shows Vol. 44
20 Emma Caminiti and Jeremy Reading were the first winners of which Seven Network reality series?
Answer: Beauty and The Geek Australia

"Beauty and The Geek Australia" aired from 2009 to 2014 on the Seven Network.

"Beauty and The Geek Australia" winners included Emma Caminiti and Jeremy Reading (2009), Jessie Byrne and Michael Price (2010), Sarah Lawther and Lachlan Cosgrove (2011), Millie Lincoln and Richard Oldfield (2012), Emily Craig and Brett D'Avoine (2013) and Candice and Nick (2014).

"Beauty and The Geek Australia" was based on the American version that was created by Ashton Kutcher that first aired in 2005 on The WB.
    Your options: [ Beauty and The Geek Australia ] [ The Beautiful and The Nerds Australia ] [ The Geek and The Beauty Australia ] [ The Nerd and The Girl Australia ]
  From Quiz: Australian TV Shows Vol. 43
21 Paul Fenech starred in which SBS comedy series?
Answer: Swift and Shift Couriers

"Swift and Shift Couriers" aired from 2008 to 2011 on SBS.

"Swift and Shift Couriers" alumni included Paul Fenech, Ian Turpie, Amanda Keller, Melissa Tkautz, Brendan Jones, Nicola Parry and Tahir.
    Your options: [ Swift and Shift Couriers ] [ The Boxes ] [ The Couriers ] [ Shift and Swift ]
  From Quiz: Australian TV Shows Vol. 42
22 Jason Gann played Mark Wary in which Ten Network mockumentary series?
Answer: Mark Loves Sharon

"Mark Loves Sharon" aired just 6 episodes in 2008 on the Ten Network.

The character Mark Wary was first seen in the Ten Network series "The Wedge".
    Your options: [ Mark Loves Sharon ] [ Mark Loves Chicks ] [ Wary ] [ Mark Loves Sport ]
  From Quiz: Australian TV Shows Vol. 41
23 Damian Walshe-Howling hosted which Seven Network factual show?
Answer: Crash Investigation Unit

"Crash Investigation Unit" aired from 2008 to 2011 on the Seven Network.

The series "Crash Investigation Unit" followed the Metropolitan Crash Investigation Unit in Australia as they investigated the causes behind the car accidents they attended.
    Your options: [ Serious Crash Unit ] [ CIU ] [ MCIU ] [ Crash Investigation Unit ]
  From Quiz: Australian TV Shows Vol. 40
24 "Blue Heelers" star Lisa McCune starred in which Nine Network drama series?
Answer: Sea Patrol

"Sea Patrol" aired from 2007 to 2011 on the Nine Network.

"Sea Patrol" alumni included Lisa McCune, Ian Stenlake, John Batchelor, Matthew Holmes, Kristian Schmid, Saskia Burmeister, Jeremy Lindsay Taylor, Jay Ryan, David Lyons, Josh Lawson, Kirsty Lee Allen, Conrad Coleby, Steve Bisley, Ditch Davey and Alan Dale.

In 2008, Lisa McCune was nominated for a TV Week Gold Logie for her role in "Sea Patrol".
    Your options: [ Sea Patrol ] [ Boat Patrol ] [ Ocean Patrol ] [ Navy Patrol ]
  From Quiz: Australian TV Shows Vol. 39
25 Charles Wooley narrated which Nine Network reality series?
Answer: The Lost Tribes

"The Lost Tribes" aired for one season in 2007.

"The Lost Tribes" television show would place two families from Sydney and a family from Melbourne with indigenous tribes in South Africa, Namibia and Indonesia.
    Your options: [ Tribes ] [ The Lost Tribes ] [ The Tribe ] [ Outback ]
  From Quiz: Australian TV Shows Vol. 38
26 Jo Beth Taylor and Ben Dark hosted which factual show that first aired on the Nine Network in 2007?
Answer: Dirty Jobs

"Dirty Jobs" aired just five episodes before the Nine Network cancelled the show due to low ratings.

"Dirty Jobs" was based on the American version that first aired in 2002 on the Discovery Channel.
    Your options: [ Dirty Jobs ] [ Messy Jobs ] [ Clean Jobs ] [ Rubbish Jobs ]
  From Quiz: Australian TV Shows Vol.37
27 Grant Denyer was the first host of which reality talent show that first aired on the Seven Network in 2007?
Answer: Australia's Got Talent

"Australia's Got Talent" aired from 2007 to 2012 before it switched to the Nine Network for one season in 2013.

Grant Denyer hosted from 2007 to 2012 and Julia Morris hosted the 2013 season.
    Your options: [ Talent Scout ] [ Aussie Talent Quest ] [ Australia's Got Talent ] [ Australia's Talent Quest ]
  From Quiz: Australian TV Shows Vol.36
28 Rebel Wilson starred in which sketch show that first aired on the Ten Network in 2006?
Answer: The Wedge

"The Wedge" aired from 2006 to 2007 on the Ten Network.


"The Wedge" cast members included Rebel Wilson, Dailan Evans, Jason Gann, Kate Jenkinson, Adam Zwar, Cori Hooper, Julia Zemiro and Cal Wilson.


Rebel Wilson film credits include "Bridemaids", "Bachelorette", "Pitch Perfect", "Pain and Gain" and "Pitch Perfect 2".
    Your options: [ The Hedge ] [ The Wedge ] [ The Vedge ] [ The Ledge ]
  From Quiz: Australian TV Shows Vol.35
29 Kellyn Morris hosted which pre-school series that first aired on the Ten Network in 2006?
Answer: Puzzle Play

"Puzzle Play" aired from 2006 to 2011 on the Ten Network.


"Puzzle Play" hosts included Kellyn Morris, Liam Nunan and Patrick MacDonald.
    Your options: [ Puzzle Game ] [ Puzzle School ] [ Puzzle Brain ] [ Puzzle Play ]
  From Quiz: Australian TV Shows Vol.34
30 Adrian Richardson and Zoe Bingley-Pullin hosted which cooking show that first aired on the Seven Network in 2006?
Answer: Good Chef Bad Chef

"Good Chef Bad Chef" first aired on the Seven Network in 2006.

In 2007 the Seven Network cancelled the show. It wasn't until 2011 that the Ten Network revived the series.
    Your options: [ Good Chef Bad Chef ] [ The Bad Chef ] [ The Good Chef ] [ Bad Chef Good Chef ]
  From Quiz: Australian TV Shows Vol.33
31 Ali Moore was the original host of which business show that first aired on the ABC in 2006?
Answer: Lateline Business

"Lateline Business" first aired in 2006 on the ABC.

In 2012 "Lateline Business" was renamed as "The Business".
    Your options: [ ABC Business ] [ Lateline Business ] [ Today's Business ] [ Tonight's Business ]
  From Quiz: Australian TV Shows Vol.32
32 Andrew Voss hosted which Rugby League show that first aired on the Nine Network in 2005?
Answer: The Sunday Roast

"The Sunday Roast" aired from 2005 to 2011 on the Nine Network.

In 2012 "The Sunday Roast" became a segment on "The NRL Sunday Footy Show".
    Your options: [ The Sunday Roast ] [ The Friday Roast ] [ The Saturday Roast ] [ The Thursday Roast ]
  From Quiz: Australian TV Shows Vol.31
33 Georgie Parker hosted which reality series that first aired on the Seven Network in 2005?
Answer: Medical Emergency

"Medical Emergency" aired from 2005 to 2009 on the Seven Network.


The "Medical Emergency" television show was based in Melbourne Alfred Hospital in Melbourne Victoria.
    Your options: [ The ER ] [ Emergency ] [ The Hospital ] [ Medical Emergency ]
  From Quiz: Australian TV Shows Vol.30
34 Merrick and Rosso starred in which comedy series that first aired on the Ten Network in 2005?
Answer: The B Team

"The B Team" aired in 2005 before the Ten Network cancelled the show.


Merrick and Rosso came together in 1998 until their spilt in 2009.
    Your options: [ The A Team ] [ The S Team ] [ The C Team ] [ The B Team ]
  From Quiz: Australian TV Shows Vol.29
35 Curtis Stone hosted which cooking reality show that first aired on the Seven Network in 2004?
Answer: My Restaurant Rules

"My Restaurant Rules" aired from 2004 to 2005 on the Seven Network.

There were two hosts of "My Restaurant Rules" for the two years on air Curtis Stone (2004) and Ian "Dicko" Dickson (2005).
    Your options: [ My Restaurant Rules ] [ My Pub Rules ] [ My Cafe Rules ] [ My Bistro Rules ]
  From Quiz: Australian TV Shows Vol. 28
36 Deborah Hutton hosted which reality show that first aired on the Nine Network in 2004?
Answer: Celebrity Overhaul

"Celebrity Overhaul" aired from 2004 to 2005 on the Nine Network.

The celebrities who took part in "Celebrity Overhaul" were Merv Hughes, Paulini Curuenavuli, Rowena Wallace, Kate Fischer, Ita Buttrose, Phil Burton, Fabio, Trevor Butler, Melissa Bell, Nova Peris-Kneebone and Peter Phelps.
    Your options: [ Celebrity Fit Camp ] [ Celebrity Overhaul ] [ Celebrity Weight Loss ] [ Celebrity Diet ]
  From Quiz: Australian TV Shows Vol.27
37 Merrick and Rosso hosted which talk show that first aired on the Nine Network in 2003?
Answer: Merrick and Rosso Unplanned

"Merrick and Rosso Unplanned" aired from 2003 to 2004 on the Nine Network.

"Merrick and Rosso Unplanned" was based on the British show "Baddiel and Skinner Unplanned" that first aired on ITV in 2000.
    Your options: [ The Merrick and Rosso Hour ] [ Merrick and Rosso Planned ] [ Merrick and Rosso Unplanned ] [ Merrick and Rosso Comedy Hour ]
  From Quiz: Australian TV Shows Vol.26
38 Andrew Maher hosted which AFL show that first aired on the Ten Network in 2003?
Answer: After The Game

"After The Game" aired from 2003 to 2013 on the Ten Network.

In 2004 "After The Game" was renamed "Before The Game".

"After The Game" presenters included Andrew Maher, Dave Hughes, Sam Lane, Anthony Lehmann, Mick Molloy, Neroli Meadows, Ryan Fitzgerald, Peter Helliar and Anthony Hudson.
    Your options: [ After AFL ] [ After The Round ] [ After The Game ] [ After Fulltime ]
  From Quiz: Australian TV Shows Vol.25
39 Gerard Healy, Mike Sheahan and Robert Walls were the original hosts of which AFL show that first aired on the Fox Footy Channel in 2002?
Answer: On The Couch

"On The Couch" aired from 2002 to 2006 on Fox Footy Channel, 2007 to 2011 on the Fox Sports Network and from 2012 on Fox Footy.

"On The Couch" hosts have included Gerard Healy, Mike Sheahan, Robert Walls, Paul Roos, Jason Dunstall, and James Hird.
    Your options: [ At The Roundtable ] [ On The Lounge ] [ On The Couch ] [ At The Table ]
  From Quiz: Australian TV Shows Vol.24
40 Craig Reucassel was one of the stars of which comedy series that first aired on the ABC in 2002?
Answer: CNNNN

"CNNNN" aired from 2002 to 2003 on the ABC.

The Chaser team consist of Craig Reucassel, Chris Taylor, Andrew Hansen, Julian Morrow and Chas Licciardello.
    Your options: [ FNNNN ] [ ANNNN ] [ CNNNN ] [ ONNNN ]
  From Quiz: Australian TV Shows Vol.23
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