Can you name these television characters on the cover of TV Guide in 1978?

Just one catch: They were all illustrated.

Forty years ago, television was pretty awesome. A handful of classic series were kicking off — just as some old favorites were saying goodbye. In 1978, dozens of recognizable TV characters were on your living room screen.

So… can you recognize them? Even in illustrated form? Below, you will find some art from the covers of TV Guide magazine in 1978. See if you can put a name to the face. Remember, we're looking for the character names (unless otherwise stated). Good luck!
  1. What was the name of this unforgettable sidekick?
    Image: TV Guide Cover Archive
  2. Who could mistake that chin?
    Image: TV Guide Cover Archive
  3. Which Love Boat crew member is this?
    Image: TV Guide Cover Archive
  4. Which space ace is shooting his blaster here?
    Image: TV Guide Cover Archive
  5. What is the name of this redhead?
    Image: TV Guide Cover Archive
  6. Hmm, who the heck could this be?
    Image: TV Guide Cover Archive
  7. Who is she?
    Image: TV Guide Cover Archive
  8. The character was on TV for years.
    Image: TV Guide Cover Archive
  9. Which SNL cast member is this?
    Image: TV Guide Cover Archive
  10. Who is the woman next to Lou Grant?
    Image: TV Guide Cover Archive
  11. Okay. Only a true ace can identify this pilot.
    Image: TV Guide Cover Archive

Can you name these television characters on the cover of TV Guide in 1978?

Your Result...

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10 Comments

ttenchantr 25 months ago
10/11 Never cared for Battlestar Galactabore.
WandaBaker ttenchantr 25 months ago
I wasn't crazy about it either but I remember Jane Seymour at her most beautiful being on the show. Also Lorne Greene was pretty good.
Actually, the cast was great but the scripts pretty bad. 😁
DouglasMorris 39 months ago
10/11! missed number 10 which did me in.
DarioWiter 39 months ago
A PERFECT 11!!!!! 👌👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍👍 😁😁😁😁😁
ll675i 47 months ago
another show that MeTV needs to be running...Lou Grant!
EllisClevenger 59 months ago
9 out of 11
You have quite an eye — a photographic memory, even for drawings. Not to mention an appreciation for art.
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