TV Decade - The 1960s

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1. When the Clampett clan left the country life for Beverly Hills, who did Jed leave in charge of his old house? His cousin Pearl His brother Clyde His sister Maggie His brother Paul

2. Who was originally cast in the role of comedy writer Robert Petrie? Bob Crane Richard Deacon Clint Eastwood Carl Reiner

3. In addition to being Jack Paar's sidekick on "The Tonight Show", Hugh Downs served as host to what daytime game show during the 1960s? "Beat The Clock" "Dotto" "Name That Tune" "Concentration"

4. Which network(s) broadcast the first Super Bowl? NBC only Both CBS and NBC Both ABC and NBC ABC, CBS and NBC

5. On the TV series "Bewitched", what was the last name of Darin and Samantha Stevens's nosy neighbors? Kravchuk Kravitz Krantz Krauss

6. On the series "Mister Ed", what was Wilbur Post's occupation? Surgeon Attorney Architect Veterinarian

7. Which of the following masters of ceremonies was the host of the original "Price Is Right" during the 1960s? Ralph Edwards Bud Collyer Bill Cullen Allen Ludden

8. Shiloh Ranch, the setting of the TV series "The Virginian", could be found in what state? Idaho Montana Colorado Wyoming

9. In the TV series "Branded", Jason McCord is wrongly court-martialed for desertion after what battle? Battle of Sioux Falls Battle of Little Big Horn Battle of Bitter Creek Battle of Fort Sumter

10. What was the showcase event of the premiere episode of "CBS Sports Spectacular" on January 3, 1960? The NFL championship game A Harlem Globetrotters exhibition An NBA regular season game An NHL regular season game

11. What was the name of the American research submarine that served as the setting of the TV series "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea"? Tigershark Explorer Seaview Quest

12. On the legal drama "The Defenders", which actor played young lawyer Kenneth Preston? Jon Voight Dustin Hoffman Clint Eastwood Robert Reed

13. Why did George C. Scott quit his role as social worker Neil Brock on the short-lived CBS series "East Side, West Side"? He couldn't dance with a black woman. He quit so that he could film "Dr. Strangelove". His character was called upon to use a racial slur. His contract was up.

14. Which of the following stars was NOT a regular on the prime-time soap opera "Peyton Place"? Ossie Davis Gena Rowlands Ruby Dee Ryan O'Neal

15. In what year did the animal-documentary series "Wild Kingdom" premiere? 1965 1963 1961 1967