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Quiz about Classic American TV Shows  Part 3
Quiz about Classic American TV Shows  Part 3

Classic American TV Shows - Part 3 Quiz


Another TV trivia quiz about television from the 1940's through the 1960's.

A multiple-choice quiz by debodun. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
debodun
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
334,588
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1497
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 75 (5/10), Hayes1953 (5/10), Guest 216 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which of these shows did NOT originate as a radio program? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis", Dobie had a beatnik buddy, Maynard G. Krebs. What did Maynard say the "G" stood for in his middle name? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What was the setting for the TV drama "Yancy Derringer"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Debuting in 1960, what was the first prime time animated cartoon in the U.S.? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Carl Betz gained TV prominence playing Donna Reed's husband on "The Donna Reed Show", but when the series ended in 1966, what was the next series in which he starred? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of these TV series did NOT have a teacher as the central character? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of these movie stars hosted the western anthology series "Death Valley Days" for one season? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which big-name movie star tried a hand at television with two regular series - a drama ("Hawkins") and a self-titled sit-com? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which cartoon character had Morocco Mole as a sidekick in a classic Hanna-Barbara animated series? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Although most TV fans remember Harry Morgan as the fatherly commanding officer, Col. Sherman Potter, on "M*A*S*H", and Sergeant Friday's sidekick, Bill Gannon, on the late 60's revival of "Dragnet", what was the title of the early 60's sit-com in which he starred? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 22 2024 : Guest 75: 5/10
Mar 18 2024 : Hayes1953: 5/10
Mar 18 2024 : Guest 216: 7/10
Mar 16 2024 : Guest 24: 8/10
Mar 16 2024 : Guest 136: 5/10
Mar 15 2024 : Guest 68: 7/10
Mar 13 2024 : Guest 98: 6/10
Feb 25 2024 : Guest 205: 3/10
Feb 23 2024 : Guest 70: 2/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which of these shows did NOT originate as a radio program?

Answer: Toast of the Town

Many early television shows relied on presenting radio programs as a television series. Some entertainers, such as Jack Benny, had radio and TV shows both running in the same broadcast season. "Toast of the Town", later re-named "The Ed Sullivan Show", was only on TV and always aired on Sunday night.
2. In "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis", Dobie had a beatnik buddy, Maynard G. Krebs. What did Maynard say the "G" stood for in his middle name?

Answer: Walter

Character Krebs was played by Bob Denver who later had an even more famous role as Gilligan in "Gilligan's Island". Poor Maynard had an aversion to the word "work" and would have a seizure if he even heard it mentioned.
3. What was the setting for the TV drama "Yancy Derringer"?

Answer: Post-Civil War New Orleans

Jock Mahoney starred as Derringer, a Civil War veteran who now made a living as a gambler in New Orleans. His sidekick was a Native American named Pahoo who never spoke, played by X. Brands. X. Brands was almost always cast in Native American character roles despite being of German heritage.
4. Debuting in 1960, what was the first prime time animated cartoon in the U.S.?

Answer: The Flintstones

"The Flintstones" was originally intended for adult audiences. The characters even hawked cigarettes during the show's commercials (which can be viewed on the Internet). Due to its success, many other prime time cartoons quickly followed.
5. Carl Betz gained TV prominence playing Donna Reed's husband on "The Donna Reed Show", but when the series ended in 1966, what was the next series in which he starred?

Answer: Judd for the Defense

Handsome 6-foot Betz was cast as Clinton Judd, a high-profile criminal attorney who traveled all over the U.S. defending conspicuous clients as well as everyday people. His cases often mirrored current events of the late 1960's.
6. Which of these TV series did NOT have a teacher as the central character?

Answer: Mr. Garlund

"Mr. Garlund" was about a wealthy financial wizard and his dealings with the people in the world of business and finance. All the other named shows dealt with teachers in their personal and professional lives. Connie Brooks (Eve Arden) and John Novak (James Fransiscus) were English teachers while Robinson Peepers (Wally Cox) taught science.
7. Which of these movie stars hosted the western anthology series "Death Valley Days" for one season?

Answer: Ronald Reagan

The first host was Stanley Andrews (The Old Ranger) from 1952-65, then Ronald Reagan hosted the following season. Later hosts included Dale Robertson, Robert Taylor and Merle Haggard.
8. Which big-name movie star tried a hand at television with two regular series - a drama ("Hawkins") and a self-titled sit-com?

Answer: James Stewart

In "Hawkins", Stewart portrayed a small-town attorney in West Virginia. "The Jimmy Stewart Show" was a sit-com where he was a college professor who allowed his son and family to move in after a house fire destroyed the son's home. Neither series ran more than one season.
9. Which cartoon character had Morocco Mole as a sidekick in a classic Hanna-Barbara animated series?

Answer: Secret Squirrel

"Secret Squirrel" debuted in 1965 at the height of the secret agent/spy craze in entertainment. The squirrel, voiced by Mel Blanc, was a clever agent that often emulated James Bond. Morocco Mole was patterned after Peter Lorre with Paul Frees providing his voice.
10. Although most TV fans remember Harry Morgan as the fatherly commanding officer, Col. Sherman Potter, on "M*A*S*H", and Sergeant Friday's sidekick, Bill Gannon, on the late 60's revival of "Dragnet", what was the title of the early 60's sit-com in which he starred?

Answer: Pete and Gladys

"Pete and Gladys" was a spin-off of "December Bride" in which Morgan portrayed Pete Porter, a neighbor who constantly complained about his never-seen wife. When "Pete and Gladys" aired, Gladys became very visible in the characterization of actress Cara Williams.
Source: Author debodun

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