1. One of the most popular shows of the 1950's was "Your Show Of Shows" with Sid Caesar and Imogene Coca. But when it first aired in October of 1949, what was it called? Toast Of The Town Central Park West Knickerbocker Square Admiral Broadway Review

2. Clarabell the Clown on "Howdy Doody" never spoke...only honked a horn. True False

3. One of the most popular shows of the '50's (and one of the tackiest in TV history) had four women come before host Jack Bailey and tell tales of woe, usually accompanied by a flood of tears. The winner, chosen by audience applause, received several gifts and a moment of happiness in her otherwise miserable life. What was the name of this program? Portia Knows Best Queen For A Day At Home With Arlene Francis Kate Smith's 'God Bless America' Hour

4. "This is the city...Los Angeles, California. I work here. I carry a badge." Who spoke these immortal words? Broderick Crawford on "Highway Patrol" Jack Webb on "Dragnet" Howard Duff on "Southside 700" Gordon MacRae on "Sunset Beat"

5. Ben Cartwright was father to three rambunctious sons on the popular show "Bonanza." How many wives did Ben outlive? Two. One was a Native American. She was 'Hoss's' mother. I hate to say this, but Ben was never married...all of his brides died before the ceremonies could take place Three, and each of them gave him a son. One, and she was the mother of his three sons

6. Perry Como was one of the most relaxed, easy-going singers in American pop culture. He hosted an eponymous show in the 1950's, but what was his first television show called? Your Hit Parade Sounds For A Summer Afternoon The Chesterfield Supper Club Drifting and Dreaming with Perry Como

7. Another popular singer of the 1950's was Dinah Shore. Her program was sponsored by Chevrolet and she made the song "See The U.S.A. In Your Chevrolet" a top-ten hit for many years. What was her signature 'sign-off' gesture? A big wave and a "See you next week, everyone!" She tugged on her left ear, a gesture that was later copied by Carol Burnett A hand-to-mouth "M-wah!" kiss On a darkened stage, she would walk from one spotlight to another, a gesture later used by Jimmy Durante

8. David Brinkley and Chet Huntley were the first TV news 'superstars. Their sign-off, "Goodnight, David...Goodnight, Chet", became one of the most popular phrases in TV history. Chet Huntley broadcast from New York, while David Brinkley was in this city ________. Baltimore Trick question...he was sitting right next to Huntley. Washington, D.C. Brinkley broadcast from a different location every week, setting the stage for "Where in the world is Matt Lauer?"

9. Jack Paar, one of the early hosts of "The Tonight Show" was reprimanded by NBC censors. What was the subject of the joke that caused so many problems? A remark about a friend of President Eisenhower's who was caught with a 'lady of the night' A brassiere worn by Mamie Van Doren A water closet, otherwise known as a 'toilet' A rather graphic story about a priest and a rabbi walking into a bar

10. What recognition was given to Gene Roddenberry, the creator of "Star Trek"? He was inducted into the Science Fiction Writers Association. He was the first to visit the top-secret Russian missile launching site at Baikoner. He was seriously considered to be a space shuttle astronaut. Receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He was the first television writer to be so honored.