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Quiz about Nostalgic Television 1959 Season Premiers

Nostalgic Television - 1959 Season Premiers Quiz

It's 1959 and the 'Fabulous 50's' draw to a close. Castro takes over in Cuba and Nixon and Khrushchev engage in a "Kitchen Debate". Some more sophisticated TV shows are beginning to appear.

A multiple-choice quiz by rblayer. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
rblayer

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
168,366

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2964

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 208 (6/10), aspire63 (9/10), Guest 98 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Three half-brothers help 'Pa' run the ranch in this popular western. Hint

The Virginians

Nevada

The Big Valley

Bonanza

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Question 2 of 10

2. Dr. Glen Barton tested the limits of human endurance in this short-lived series. Hint

Space and Beyond

The Outer Limits

The Man and the Challenge

Push the Envelope

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Question 3 of 10

3. This Warner Brothers detective show was set in the city of New Orleans. Hint

Mississippi River Tales

On the Bayous

Bourbon Street Beat

The Big Easy

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Question 4 of 10

4. On this show, two private detectives worked the Hawaiian islands. Hint

The Big Island

Hawaii 50

Hawaiian Eye

Crime in Paradise

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Question 5 of 10

5. In this educational/game show, a team of four bright university students competed against other schools for scholarships. Hint

General Electric College Bowl

The NBC College Quiz

The AT&T Collegiate Challenge

General Motors University Bowl

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Question 6 of 10

6. Twenty-two year old Warren Beatty got his start playing Milton Armitage on this comedy series. Hint

The Warren Beatty Show

Warren's Beauties

The Playboy of Central City

The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

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Question 7 of 10

7. Mike Connors played an undercover policeman who infiltrated organized crime in this drama. Hint

Mannix

Man Undercover

The Mob Cop

Tightrope

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Question 8 of 10

8. This show was Rod Serling's masterpiece. Hint

One Step Beyond

Outer Limits

The Twilight Zone

Star Trek

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Question 9 of 10

9. Korean War veteran Adam Troy captained the schooner "Tiki III" around the Pacific in this action series. Hint

The Westward Wind

Adventures in Paradise

The Pacific Princess

The Oriental Schooner

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Question 10 of 10

10. Actress Abby Dalton took care of her boss, a shore-based Navy doctor, in this sitcom. Hint

Dry Dock Doc

Hennesey

Don't Go Near the Water

Don't Give Up the Ship

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 22 2024 : Guest 208: 6/10
Apr 14 2024 : aspire63: 9/10
Apr 08 2024 : Guest 98: 9/10
Apr 07 2024 : Guest 24: 7/10
Apr 06 2024 : Guest 75: 7/10
Apr 05 2024 : Guest 130: 5/10
Apr 01 2024 : Guest 98: 5/10
Apr 01 2024 : Guest 12: 6/10
Mar 28 2024 : Guest 38: 9/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Three half-brothers help 'Pa' run the ranch in this popular western.

Answer: Bonanza

Only the characters Ben and Little Joe Cartwright, together with the cook Hop Sing, lasted the entire 14 years of the series.

2. Dr. Glen Barton tested the limits of human endurance in this short-lived series.

Answer: The Man and the Challenge

Star George Nader had no better success in his other two short-lived television series, "The Further Adventures of Ellery Queen" and "Shannon".

3. This Warner Brothers detective show was set in the city of New Orleans.

Answer: Bourbon Street Beat

Richard Long starred as the 'Big Easy' detective Rex Randolph.

4. On this show, two private detectives worked the Hawaiian islands.

Answer: Hawaiian Eye

Actors Robert Conrad and Anthony Eisley operated Hawaiian Eye Private Investigations. They were often assisted by nightclub singer/photographer Chryseis "Cricket" Blake, played by Connie Stevens.

5. In this educational/game show, a team of four bright university students competed against other schools for scholarships.

Answer: General Electric College Bowl

Robert Earle took over the helm as host from Allen Ludden in 1962 for the next eight years.

6. Twenty-two year old Warren Beatty got his start playing Milton Armitage on this comedy series.

Answer: The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

Dobie was played by Dwayne Hickman, and who can forget beatnik Maynard G. Krebs played by Bob "Gilligan" Denver.

7. Mike Connors played an undercover policeman who infiltrated organized crime in this drama.

Answer: Tightrope

Connors' trademark was a pistol he wore behind his back to avoid detection during a routine frisk.

8. This show was Rod Serling's masterpiece.

Answer: The Twilight Zone

Most shows ended with Rod materializing out of nowhere to comment on the surprise twist ending.

9. Korean War veteran Adam Troy captained the schooner "Tiki III" around the Pacific in this action series.

Answer: Adventures in Paradise

James Michener created the series starring Gardner McKay as Capt. Adam Troy.

10. Actress Abby Dalton took care of her boss, a shore-based Navy doctor, in this sitcom.

Answer: Hennesey

Dalton played Lt. Martha Hale. Lt. "Chick" Hennesey was portrayed by child actor Jackie Cooper.

Source: Author rblayer

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