History of TV Dinners Quiz

What was one of the main appeals of TV dinners when they were first introduced?

• They were only available in gourmet flavors.

• They required no cooking or cleanup.

• They were made with organic ingredients.

• They were delivered directly to homes.

Who is credited with the initial idea of packaging frozen meals?

• Gilbert Swanson

• William L. Maxson

• Crawford Pollock

• Jerry Thomas

What was the name given to Maxson's frozen meals for the Navy?

• Maxson Meals

• Sky Plates

• Strato Meals

• Navy Dinners

Which company introduced lightweight aluminum trays for frozen meals?

• Campbell Soup

• Frigid Dinner

• Quaker State Foods

• Swanson

What was the alleged reason for Swanson's development of the TV dinner?

• A partnership with the Navy

• A surplus of turkey after Thanksgiving

• A demand for healthier meals

• A new marketing strategy

Who is credited with naming Swanson's frozen meals 'TV dinners'?

• Gilbert Swanson

• William L. Maxson

• Jerry Thomas

• Crawford Pollock

What significant change did Campbell Soup introduce to TV dinners in 1960?

• Microwavable trays

• A fourth compartment for dessert

• International flavors

• Organic ingredients

What was the name of the larger portion TV dinner introduced by Campbell in 1973?

• Big Feast

• Hungry Man

• Mega Meal

• Super Supper

Which brand targeted the diet food market with its Lean Cuisine line?

• Quaker State Foods

• Swanson

• Stouffer's

• Campbell Soup

What happened to the Swanson TV dinner brand in 2001?

• It was discontinued entirely.

• It was rebranded as Hungry Man.

• It was sold to Campbell Soup.

• It was merged with Lean Cuisine.