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Quiz about Rein Up TV Cowboys of the 50s and 60s Part 2

Rein Up! TV Cowboys of the 50's and 60's Part 2 Quiz

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

Author
zoneranger

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
390,647

Updated
Jan 10 24

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Hugh O'Brian starred in this western about a legendary lawman of the frontier. What series was it? Hint

The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok

Bat Masterson

The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp

Judge Roy Bean

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Question 2 of 10

2. Actor Ward Bond starred as the Trailmaster in this long running western but towards the end of its run John McIntyre stepped into the role. What was this western favorite that ran from 1957-1965 and was the number one TV program for the 1961-1962 season? Hint

Westward Ho!

Into The West

Overland Trail

Wagon Train

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Question 3 of 10

3. Here's a tough one. Lloyd Bridges starred as William Cotton, an ex-cavalry officer headed West after the Civil War. Created by the "Twilight Zone"'s Rod Serling, what was this series? Hint

Maverick

The Loner

Laramie

Cold Shoulder

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the family name of the hard gambling brothers from Texas portrayed by James Garner and Jack Kelly? Hint

Monroe

Lancer

Maverick

Destry

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Question 5 of 10

5. Like every good cowboy, Roy Rogers had a great sidekick during "The Roy Rogers Show". Pat Brady was Roy's pal during the show's run from 1951 to 1957. Roy's horse's name was Trigger. What was Pat's horse's moniker? Hint

Lefty

Pat rode a mule named Brighty

Ringo

Pat didn't ride a horse, he rode in a Jeep

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Question 6 of 10

6. The western hero, The Lone Ranger, saddled up on his great white horse Silver, but who did his South of the border counterpart, Zorro, ride? Hint

Tornado

Bandito

Diablo

Fuego

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these motion picture stars never starred or co-starred in a weekly TV western? Hint

Steve McQueen

Jimmy Stewart

Henry Fonda

Walter Brennan

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who can forget Barbara Stanwyck as strong willed matriarch Victoria Barkley?
With her children Nick, Jarrod, Heath and Audra, she operated a sprawling ranch outside Stockton, California. What was the name of this TV series? Hint

The Big Valley

The Barkleys

The Californians

Legend

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Question 9 of 10

9. Following "The Rifleman", Chuck Connors next TV western saw him playing the part of Captain Jason McCord, A cavalry officer accused of desertion. "Branded" aired from 1965-1966. Connors no longer toted a rifle, but on occasion used a very unusual weapon. What was it? Hint

A broken Cavalry sabre

A bullwhip

A boomerang

A bone tomahawk

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Question 10 of 10

10. Here's a tough one...Almost everyone knows that Film star Clint Eastwood starred as ramrod Rowdy Yates in the "Rawhide" TV western that aired from 1959 to 1966. But who was the actor that portrayed Rowdy's boss, the one and only Gil Favor? Hint

John Ireland

Eric Fleming

Lee J. Cobb

Paul Fix

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Hugh O'Brian starred in this western about a legendary lawman of the frontier. What series was it?

Answer: The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp

"The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" aired for six seasons starting in 1955. Supposedly, O'Brian was chosen for the part because of his physical resemblance to the real Wyatt Earp. Other historical figures such as Doc Holliday and Bat Masterson also showed up during its 229 episode run.

Answer: Wagon Train

Bond played Wagonmaster Seth Adams until his untimely death in 1960. McIntyre took over the lead and no explanation for the change was ever given on the show.
Robert Horton also co-starred as Flint McCullough, with possibly the coolest cowboy name ever!

3. Here's a tough one. Lloyd Bridges starred as William Cotton, an ex-cavalry officer headed West after the Civil War. Created by the "Twilight Zone"'s Rod Serling, what was this series?

Answer: The Loner

"The Loner" only ran for one season in 1965-1966 and only 26 episodes were made. It was one of the last TV Westerns to be filmed in black and white.

4. What was the family name of the hard gambling brothers from Texas portrayed by James Garner and Jack Kelly?

Answer: Maverick

"Maverick"'s run extended from 1957 to 1962. Actors Roger Moore and Robert Colbert also appeared as Mavericks during the show's run. Moore as cousin Beau and Colbert as third brother Brent.
Garner later appeared in the "Maverick" motion picture in 1994.

Answer: Pat didn't ride a horse, he rode in a Jeep

Pat's Jeep, Nellybelle, sometimes seemed to be smarter than Pat. Nellybelle (although 1952 episodes referred to her as "Lulubelle") and Pat were a great team though!

6. The western hero, The Lone Ranger, saddled up on his great white horse Silver, but who did his South of the border counterpart, Zorro, ride?

Answer: Tornado

Guy Williams portrayed the black clad adventurer Zorro from 1957 to 1959. His jet black stallion Tornado was one of the fastest and smartest horses in Mexico.

7. Which of these motion picture stars never starred or co-starred in a weekly TV western?

Answer: Jimmy Stewart

Although Jimmy starred in a number of western films, he never made the move to television.
The other stars and the series they were in are as follows:
Steve McQueen- "Wanted: Dead or Alive" 1958-1961.
Henry Fonda- "The Deputy" 1959-1961.
Walter Brennan - "The Guns of Will Sonnett" 1967-1969.

8. Who can forget Barbara Stanwyck as strong willed matriarch Victoria Barkley? With her children Nick, Jarrod, Heath and Audra, she operated a sprawling ranch outside Stockton, California. What was the name of this TV series?

Answer: The Big Valley

"The Big Valley" ran from 1965 to 1969 with 112 episodes. Future "Six Million Dollar Man" Lee Majors played the role of younger son Heath in 95 episodes.

Answer: A broken Cavalry sabre

During his court martial, McCord is stripped of his rank and his sabre is broken and tossed away. McCord retrieves it and carries it throughout the run of the series, sometimes using it as a weapon.

Answer: Eric Fleming

Eric Fleming played Gil for seven seasons until he was unceremoniously dismissed after the seventh season. Rowdy was then promoted to trail boss, but the series only lasted 13 more episodes before it was cancelled.

Source: Author zoneranger

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