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A Man Named Buddy (Ebsen that is!)

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A Man Named Buddy Ebsen that is game quiz
"A man named Buddy (Ebsen that is!) : see how much you know of this beloved star of stage and screen who passed away in 2003."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. What was his real first name?
    Christian
    William
    Buddy
    Rudolph


2. How old was he when he died?
    90
    95
    85
    100


3. Besides acting he was also accomplished in which of these professions?
    Dancer
    Novelist
    Artist
    All of these


4. What was the first thing he wanted to study when he went to school?
    Dance
    Law
    Farming
    Medicine


5. What was his first job?
    Actor
    Soda-jerk
    Waiter
    Shoe-shiner


6. He lost his first job as a dancer for what reason?
    He was too tall.
    He couldn't keep up with the intricate dance steps.
    He had a country accent.
    His partner refused to work with him.


7. After losing his first job, he sent for his sister and they went on the road together. What was her name?
    Vilma
    Betty
    Wilma
    Velma


8. In which decade did he start performing?
    1950s
    1930s
    1920s
    1940s


9. For which role was he originally cast in "The Wizard of Oz"?
    The Tinman
    The Wizard
    The Lion
    The Scarecrow


10. Why did he not perform in "The Wizard of Oz"?
    He had an allergic reaction to the makeup.
    He was trying to get more money.
    He wouldn't switch roles as requested.
    There was a conflict with another movie who wouldn't release him.


11. What was his first television role?
    Daniel Boone
    Jed Clampett
    Davy Crockett
    George Russel


12. Who was the first choice for the role of Jed Clampett in The Beverly Hillbillies?
    Raymond Bailey
    Buddy Ebsen
    Frank Wilcox
    James Garner


13. Which of these statements best described how "The Beverly Hillbillies" was received?
    Originally hated by critics and viewers.
    Loved by everyone who saw it, including critics.
    Originally hated by viewers, but hailed by critics.
    Hated by critics but loved by viewers.


14. How soon after "The Beverly Hillbillies" was cancelled did he start playing in "Barnaby Jones"?
    less than 2 years
    less than 5 years
    immediately
    more than 5 years


15. What role did he play in the movie "The Beverly Hillbillies"?
    Jed Clampett
    He wasn't in the movie.
    Milburn Drysdale
    Barnaby Jones


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Compiled Jun 28 12