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Barnaby Jones Trivia Quiz

Criminals, beware! There's an 80 year old detective on your tail!

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

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Author
astorian

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
165,863

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
324

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (6/10), Guest 73 (10/10), Guest 104 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the producer of "Barnaby Jones"? Hint

Bruce Geller

Quinn Martin

Glen A. Larson

Lorenzo Semple

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Question 2 of 10

2. On which other detective series did the character Barnaby Jones first appear? Hint

Mannix

Columbo

Ironside

Cannon

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Question 3 of 10

3. What former Miss America played Barnaby's daughter-in-law and secretary, Betty? Hint

Phyllis George

Karen Valentine

Lee Meriwether

Mary Ann Mobley

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was Barnaby Jones' contact in the Los Angeles Police Department? Hint

Captain Dobie

Lieutenant Biddle

"Downtown" Brown

Inspector Fleming

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Question 5 of 10

5. Buddy Ebsen's daughter made semi-regular guest appearances on the show. What was her name? Hint

Birdie

Bonnie

Billie

Bunny

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was Barnaby Jones' favorite beverage?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 7 of 10

7. How long was "Barnaby Jones" in prime time on CBS? Hint

From 1969-1972

From 1975-1978

From 1979-1986

From 1973-1980

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which prominent Hollywood composer wrote the theme music for "Barnaby Jones"? Hint

Lalo Schifrin

Elmer Bernstein

James Horner

Jerry Goldsmith

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which three young, unknown actors were guest stars on the 1979 episode "School of Terror"? Hint

Kevin Spacey, Michelle Pfeiffer and Billy Crystal

Sean Penn, Madeleine Stowe and Ed Harris

Denzel Washington, Meg Ryan and Charlie Sheen

Jim Carrey, Susan Sarandon and Tom Selleck

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the series' final years, Mark Shera joined the cast of "Barnaby Jones" as Barnaby's younger, sprier nephew, J.R. Jones. What did his initials stand for? Hint

Joshua Reynolds

John Ross

Jedediah Romano

Jefferson Randolph

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 21 2024 : Guest 174: 6/10
Apr 11 2024 : Guest 73: 10/10
Apr 11 2024 : Guest 104: 7/10
Mar 21 2024 : Guest 107: 10/10
Mar 09 2024 : Guest 68: 5/10
Feb 27 2024 : Guest 174: 5/10

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the producer of "Barnaby Jones"?

Answer: Quinn Martin

Quinn Martin produced many TV series. "The Fugitive" was the most popular.

2. On which other detective series did the character Barnaby Jones first appear?

Answer: Cannon

Barnaby Jones' son was a detective who'd been murdered in an episode of "Cannon."

3. What former Miss America played Barnaby's daughter-in-law and secretary, Betty?

Answer: Lee Meriwether

Lee Ann Meriwether later played Lily, in a new version of "The Munsters."

4. Who was Barnaby Jones' contact in the Los Angeles Police Department?

Answer: Lieutenant Biddle

Lieutenant Biddle had a remarkable knack for showing up just seconds after all the action was over, and the criminal had been captured!

5. Buddy Ebsen's daughter made semi-regular guest appearances on the show. What was her name?

Answer: Bonnie

Bonnie Ebsen's acting credits don't include much except appearances on her dad's show.

6. What was Barnaby Jones' favorite beverage?

Answer: milk

He even ordered it in seedy bars.

7. How long was "Barnaby Jones" in prime time on CBS?

Answer: From 1973-1980

Shows like "Barnaby Jones" cemented CBS' reputation as the network for elderly viewers.

8. Which prominent Hollywood composer wrote the theme music for "Barnaby Jones"?

Answer: Jerry Goldsmith

GOldsmith has received Oscar nominations, for his "Basic Instinct", "Hoosiers" and "Under Fire" soundtracks.

9. Which three young, unknown actors were guest stars on the 1979 episode "School of Terror"?

Answer: Sean Penn, Madeleine Stowe and Ed Harris

Everybody has to start somewhere!

10. In the series' final years, Mark Shera joined the cast of "Barnaby Jones" as Barnaby's younger, sprier nephew, J.R. Jones. What did his initials stand for?

Answer: Jedediah Romano

Poor Buddy Ebsen just couldn't run after criminals any more, and needed an assistant to do such things for him.

Source: Author astorian

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