|
Television Firsts 2
|
This is the second in the series of TV firsts. Just name the TV show or character that was first to accomplish this or that. It may be more difficult, for the uninitiated in the classics, than the previous one in this series.
|
|
Mixture: Classics
|
Easy
10 Q
|
thaibob
Feb 10 12
612 plays
|
|
Ventriloquists - A Tribute
|
This is a tribute to all those men and women who have entertained us in the world of ventriloquism. The intent of this quiz is not to stump you but to bring back memories or introduce you to these talents of times gone by.
|
|
Ventriloquism and Puppetry
|
Easy
10 Q
|
thaibob
Feb 12 12
291 plays
|
|
|
TV Couples of Early TV
|
I'll give you the name of a TV show and one of the couples. Just give me the name of the other.
|
|
Characters and Actors
|
Tough
10 Q
|
thaibob
Jan 10 12
720 plays
|
|
|
Television Firsts 3
|
This is the 3rd in a series of famous and infamous TV firsts. Some of these shows used language and showed scenes that were unheard or unseen at that time on network television. Some of this info may surprise you.
|
|
Mixture: Classics
|
Very Easy
15 Q
|
thaibob
Feb 21 12
744 plays
|
|
|
TV Couples of Early TV 3
|
Unless you were around during the regular seasons of these classics, or watched reruns, then you may find this quiz extremely difficult. Just like I find TV past the 1980s impossible.
|
|
Characters and Actors
|
Tough
10 Q
|
thaibob
Jan 31 12
705 plays
|
|
|
TV Couples of Early TV 2
|
I'll give you the name of a TV show and info on characters in the show. Guess the correct answer from the information given.
|
|
Characters and Actors
|
Average
10 Q
|
thaibob
Jan 24 12
1203 plays
|
|
Will Rogers Political Quotes
|
Below are notable quotes about politics and politicians by Will Rogers. Decide which word(s) should go into the blank space. More attributable quotes from him in each info section.
|
|
U.S. Government
|
Tough
10 Q
|
thaibob
May 31 12
258 plays
|
|
Movie Serials of the '30s, Part 3
|
These serial are all from 1935. Best if you first take my quizzes on silent serials and serials of the '30s one and two.
|
|
1930s Movies
|
Easy
10 Q
|
thaibob
Jun 04 12
225 plays
|
|
|
TV Couples of Early TV - 5
|
This quiz deals only with westerns from the 40s and 50s. Memories will return to the elderly. I'll give you a character and you give me the name or names that completes the set.
|
|
Westerns
|
Average
10 Q
|
thaibob
Feb 13 12
402 plays
|
|
|
Movie Serials of the '30s, Part 4
|
1936 is regarded as "The Golden Age of Serials". Best to start with the silent era serials and work your way up through the '30s.
|
|
1930s Movies
|
Easy
10 Q
|
thaibob
Jul 04 12
189 plays
|
|
|
Mark Twain Political Quotes
|
Below are notable quotes about politics and politicians by Mark Twain. Decide which word(s) should go into the blank space(s). More attributable quotes from him in each info section.
|
|
U.S. Government
|
Difficult
10 Q
|
thaibob
Mar 29 12
330 plays
|
|
|
Television Firsts 1
|
Identify the program/series from the information given about the famous first that it attained. Don't be discouraged if at first you don't succeed - try try again.
|
|
Mixture: Classics
|
Very Easy
10 Q
|
thaibob
Feb 06 12
1320 plays
|
|
Dolores del Rio
|
How much do you know about Dolores del Rio? She was featured in many Hollywood films, both silent and 'talkies', and appeared on TV as well.
|
|
Celebrities C-D
|
Average
10 Q
|
thaibob
Jun 23 12
117 plays
|
|
|
A, B, C, or Z
|
All are TV soap actresses with birth date and character(s) played. Dedicated to fanatical soap opera fans; others will luck out if they get more than the average 2.5 correct.
|
|
Mixture: Soap Opera
|
Average
10 Q
|
thaibob
Apr 29 12
168 plays
|
|
|
Movie Serials of the '30s, Part 1
|
These are all movie serials from the '30s. Please remember that all are westerns.
|
|
1930s Movies
|
Easy
10 Q
|
thaibob
Apr 15 12
180 plays
|
|
|
Movie Serials
|
This quiz is not meant to stump you but rather inform you of the early days of cinema, in this case silent movie serials. Over 80% of these have been lost and very few survive in total. So let's step back in time and relive some moments in film history.
|
|
Silent Era Movies
|
Average
10 Q
|
thaibob
Mar 08 12
258 plays
|
|
|
Movie Serials of the '30s, Part 2
|
It's best to start with the silent era serials and the first one of the '30s; it'll make more sense if you start there. Otherwise, enjoy!
|
|
1930s Movies
|
Easy
10 Q
|
thaibob
May 20 12
222 plays
|
|
|
TV Couples of Early TV 4
|
If you've completed 1-3 of this series, you know that I am a tricky guy. This is the next edition and will contain only sitcoms. I give the show and you give me the other half of the couple/duo.
|
|
Characters and Actors
|
Difficult
10 Q
|
thaibob
Feb 07 12
483 plays
|
|
One Song Two Films
|
Four movie pairs and one song. Pick the pair where the named song is featured in both movies. For real film buffs, it should be a snap; if not, good luck.
|
|
Music from TV and Movies
|
Very Difficult
10 Q
|
thaibob
Jul 24 12
249 plays
|
Play Now! 
Send a Note
Add as Friend
thaibob's Small Challenge Badgelets (each award
a small number of points):
Quizzes & Games
Referrals - Help the Community Grow & Earn Bonus Points