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Television Westerns of the 1950s

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Introduction:
"All of the western shows featured in this quiz made their US network premier during the 1950's. The questions are derived from the DVD compilation "Classic Western TV Shows.""


1. "Wagon Train" ran from 1957-1965 and depicted the problems encountered by a California-bound wagon train. In 1960 Ward Bond, who portrayed a wagon master named Seth Adams, passed away. What actor replaced him?
    Robert Horton
    John MacIntyre
    Cooper Smith
    Fess Parker


2. Roy Rogers and Dale Evans rode the TV range from 1951-1957 in "The Roy Rogers Show." They had a bumbling sidekick who provided a humorous aspect to the show. Who starred in this role?
    Gabby Hayes
    Tom Blodgett
    Harry Harvey
    Pat Brady


3. From 1958-1963 widower Lucas McCain instilled strong values in his son, Mark, in the series "The Rifleman." Who acted in the role of Mark?
    Tommy Rettig
    Paul Peterson
    Jon Provost
    Johnny Crawford


4. Wyatt Earp carried his trademark long-barreled Colt .45 pistol from 1955-1961 in the series "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp." Hugh O'Brien portrayed the marshal. What was the model of the famous revolver he carried?
    Peacekeeper
    Fanner Fifty
    Smith and Wesson widowmaker
    Buntline Special


5. "Sugarfoot" was a western that ran from 1957-1961. It featured a law school graduate named Tom Brewster and his inept western exploits. Who played the role of Tom Brewster?
    Will Hutchins
    Clint Walker
    Robert Horton
    James Arness


6. Bat Masterson was a dapper lawman in a series of the same name from 1959-1961. He sported a derby hat and carried a gold-tipped cane. In what western city did he keep law and order?
    Laramie
    Tombstone
    Dodge City
    Virginia City


7. "The Deputy" ran from 1959-1961 and was set in the Arizona Territory of the 1880's. Who played the role of Chief Marshall Simon Fry?
    Allen Case
    Gene Barry
    Henry Fonda
    Steve McQueen


8. "Shotgun Slade" was played by Scott Brady. He carried a two-in-one shotgun. What was his profession in the 1959-1961 series?
    Detective
    Deputy
    Insurance investigator
    Bounty hunter


9. "Annie Oakley" was an early western running from 1954-1956. Gail Davis starred as the legendary sharpshooter. In what town was the series set?
    Diablo
    Doodyville
    Virginia City
    North Fork


10. The legendary Gabby Hayes starred on a show from 1950-1954 featuring various tales of the old west every week. What was the title of this early western?
    Tales of Wells Fargo
    Death Valley Days
    The Gabby Hayes Show
    Twenty Mule Team


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