Moms on Television Party

Moms on Television Party

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Social Studies, Performing Arts

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The transcript highlights the portrayal of mothers on television by talented actresses, emphasizing their warmth, humor, and compassion. It celebrates the success of 'Mama's Family,' a top syndicated comedy series, and its contribution to the image of motherhood. The Mayor of Los Angeles, Tom Bradley, proclaims March 5th, 1989, as TV Mother's Day, recognizing the impact of these portrayals.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What qualities have actresses brought to their roles as mothers on television?

Aggression and hostility

Seriousness and strictness

Warmth, humor, and compassion

Indifference and apathy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which TV show is mentioned as the number one syndicated comedy series?

Friends

Mama's Family

The Simpsons

Seinfeld

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who produced 'Mama's Family'?

Universal Studios

Warner Brothers

Paramount Pictures

Joe Hamilton Productions

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant milestone did 'Mama's Family' recently achieve?

Airing in 50 countries

Its 100th episode

Winning an Emmy Award

Its 200th episode

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who proclaimed March 5th, 1989, as TV Mother's Day in Los Angeles?

The Governor of California

The President of the United States

Tom Bradley, Mayor of Los Angeles

The CEO of Warner Brothers