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60's Classic Television Trivia Quiz

Do you like classic television? Then you will probably do good on these few questions.

A multiple-choice quiz by geebee22. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
geebee22

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
38,721

Updated
Feb 28 24

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
3019

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 65 (3/15), Guest 174 (6/15), Guest 208 (5/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. 'The Andy Griffith Show' was set in the town of Mayberry in which state? Hint

South Carolina

North Carolina

Georgia

West Virginia

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Question 2 of 15

2. 'Perry Mason' lost how many cases? Hint

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Question 3 of 15

3. Who played 'Egghead' on the 'Batman' series? Hint

George Sanders

Vincent Price

Roddy McDowell

Van Johnson

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Question 4 of 15

4. What was the name of Beaver Cleaver's school? Hint

Hillsdale Avenue Elementary

Hilldale Elementary

Grant Avenue Elementary

Baker Street Elementary

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Question 5 of 15

5. On 'Green Acres' what was Oliver Douglas' middle name? Hint

Wendell

Michael

Steven

Grant

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Question 6 of 15

6. Which of these shows started as a radio show in 1948? Hint

'Dragnet'

'The Green Hornet'

'Car 54 Where Are You'?

'Mr. Ed'

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Question 7 of 15

7. In 'That Girl', Lew Parker played Lou Marie and owned what type of business in Brewster, New York? Hint

Restaurant

Grocery Store

Dry Cleaners

Shoe Store

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Question 8 of 15

8. In 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E.' what did these letters stand for? Hint

United Network Command for Law and Enforcement

United National Commission for Law Enforcement

Universal Network Command for Law Enforcement

United Network Commission for Law and Enforcement

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Question 9 of 15

9. This show starring Ann Sothern and Jerry Van Dyke is still considered by many as the worst television show of the 1960's.

Answer: (1928 Porter - 4 words)

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Question 10 of 15

10. In 'The Donna Reed Show', what was the profession of her husband, Alex? Hint

Accountant

Lawyer

Pediatrician

Insurance Salesman

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Question 11 of 15

11. In 'My Three Sons' what was the eldest son's name? Hint

Mike

Richard

Steve Jr.

David

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Question 12 of 15

12. Which of these baseball players had a guest role on 'Mr. Ed' playing himself? Hint

Leo Durocher

Don Drysdale

Yogi Berra

Mickey Mantle

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Question 13 of 15

13. 'Hazel' was set in what state? Hint

New York

Rhode Island

New Jersey

Pennsylvania

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Question 14 of 15

14. Margaret Hamilton, Don Rickles, Jack LaLanne, Marty Ingels, Peter Bonerz and Richard Deacon were all guest stars on what show? Hint

'The Munsters'

'The Dick Van Dyke Show'

'The Addams Family'

'I Love Lucy'

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Question 15 of 15

15. Lloyd Bridges starred in 'Sea Hunt' as an underwater investigator after serving in what military branch?

Answer: (One Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. 'The Andy Griffith Show' was set in the town of Mayberry in which state?

Answer: North Carolina

Andy Griffith majored in music at the University of North Carolina.

2. 'Perry Mason' lost how many cases?

Answer: 3

In WWII Raymond Burr served in the Navy. At Okinawa he was shot in the stomach and sent home.

3. Who played 'Egghead' on the 'Batman' series?

Answer: Vincent Price

Other guest stars included Anne Baxter, Shelley Winters and Joan Collins.

4. What was the name of Beaver Cleaver's school?

Answer: Grant Avenue Elementary

Jerry Mathers was a favorite child star of Alfred Hitchcock.

5. On 'Green Acres' what was Oliver Douglas' middle name?

Answer: Wendell

His real name was Albert Heimberger, but when everyone started calling him Hamburger, he changed it to Eddie Albert.

6. Which of these shows started as a radio show in 1948?

Answer: 'Dragnet'

Jack Webb also produced 'Adam-12', wrote for 'Dragnet' and wrote and directed for 'Emergency' and 'O'Hara U.S. Treasury'.

7. In 'That Girl', Lew Parker played Lou Marie and owned what type of business in Brewster, New York?

Answer: Restaurant

Lew Parker was an entertainer who played at the Sands Hotel in Vegas, sometimes appearing with Frank Sinatra.

8. In 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E.' what did these letters stand for?

Answer: United Network Command for Law and Enforcement

Robert Vaughn won two Golden Globes as Best Actor (1965, 1966) for his role as Napoleon Solo.

9. This show starring Ann Sothern and Jerry Van Dyke is still considered by many as the worst television show of the 1960's.

Answer: My Mother The Car

Ann Sothern had her own series 'The Ann Sothern Show' from 1958-1961 and in 1987 was nominated for an Oscar for her role as the neighbor in The Whales of August.

10. In 'The Donna Reed Show', what was the profession of her husband, Alex?

Answer: Pediatrician

Donna Reed was also an uncredited producer and director of the show. Many see her as paving the way for women in leadership roles for television.

11. In 'My Three Sons' what was the eldest son's name?

Answer: Mike

Fred MacMurray played and sang in a Chicago orchestra for over a year. His nickname was 'Bud'.

12. Which of these baseball players had a guest role on 'Mr. Ed' playing himself?

Answer: Leo Durocher

The 1963 episode entitled 'Leo Durocher Meets Mr. Ed' is listed as the 73rd best television episode by TV Guide.

13. 'Hazel' was set in what state?

Answer: New York

Born Thelma Booth Ford, Shirley Booth won three Tony's (1949, 1950 and 1953).

14. Margaret Hamilton, Don Rickles, Jack LaLanne, Marty Ingels, Peter Bonerz and Richard Deacon were all guest stars on what show?

Answer: 'The Addams Family'

'The Addams Family' house was featured in the movie 'Ben'.

15. Lloyd Bridges starred in 'Sea Hunt' as an underwater investigator after serving in what military branch?

Answer: Navy

He was a Navy Frogman in the series. The series underwater scenes were shot in Australia, The Caribbean and The Florida Keys.

Source: Author geebee22

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