FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!
Quiz about Ride Em Cowboy
Quiz about Ride Em Cowboy

Ride 'Em Cowboy! Trivia Quiz


When I was growing up, westerns were some of the most popular shows on television. In this quiz, I will give you the name of one of these shows and you will have to match it up to the correct actor. Have fun!

A matching quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 3 mins.
  1. Home
  2. »
  3. Quizzes
  4. »
  5. TV Trivia
  6. »
  7. Mixture: Classics
  8. »
  9. Westerns

Author
dcpddc478
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
380,873
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
973
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 68 (10/10), Guest 104 (10/10), Guest 92 (10/10).
(a) Drag-and-drop from the right to the left, or (b) click on a right side answer box and then on a left side box to move it.
QuestionsChoices
1. Bonanza  
  James Garner
2. The Virginian  
  James Arness
3. Laramie  
  Hoagy Carmichael
4. Rawhide  
  James Drury
5. The Rifleman  
  Dan Blocker
6. Gunsmoke  
  Ward Bond
7. Maverick  
  Clint Eastwood
8. Wagon Train  
  Chuck Conners
9. The Texan  
  Rory Calhoun
10. The Big Valley  
  Barbara Stanwyck





Select each answer

1. Bonanza
2. The Virginian
3. Laramie
4. Rawhide
5. The Rifleman
6. Gunsmoke
7. Maverick
8. Wagon Train
9. The Texan
10. The Big Valley

Most Recent Scores
Today : Guest 68: 10/10
Mar 27 2024 : Guest 104: 10/10
Mar 25 2024 : Guest 92: 10/10
Mar 25 2024 : Guest 172: 10/10
Mar 20 2024 : Guest 209: 8/10
Mar 19 2024 : Guest 73: 7/10
Mar 17 2024 : Guest 107: 10/10
Mar 17 2024 : Guest 76: 8/10
Mar 17 2024 : Guest 50: 10/10

Score Distribution

quiz
Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Bonanza

Answer: Dan Blocker

Lovable actor Dan Blocker played the middle son 'Hoss' on the long-running western "Bonanza". This popular western took place on the Ponderosa Ranch near Virginia City, Nevada around 1870. This show ran from 1959 until 1973 and had 431 episodes. It went on to be seen in syndication all across North America.
2. The Virginian

Answer: James Drury

With 249 episodes filmed, "The Virginian", starring James Drury was one of the longest lasting westerns on American television. "The Virginian" was one of the first 90 minute westerns. One of the most interesting facts about the show was that the name of the lead character, played by James Drury, was never provided.
3. Laramie

Answer: Hoagy Carmichael

American composer Hoagy Carmichael portrayed 'Jonsey' in the popular western, "Laramie" for its first year. The show ran four seasons and was one of the first to transition from black and white into color. The show took place at a stagecoach stop in 1880 Wyoming.
4. Rawhide

Answer: Clint Eastwood

Running from 1959 until 1966, "Rawhide", starring a very young Clint Eastwood, had young girls entranced with its sexy young star. Set around 1860, in the far west, the show featured some of the real social issues faced at the time. Many episodes featured situations caused by the American Civil War and its aftermath.
5. The Rifleman

Answer: Chuck Conners

Set in the New Mexico Territory around 1875, "The Rifleman" was a black and white western starring Chuck Conners. It featured Conners as a widowed soldier turned rancher, trying to teach his young son right from wrong. The show featured many famous guest stars and ran from 1958-1963.
6. Gunsmoke

Answer: James Arness

Actor James Arness played Sheriff Matt Dillon in the popular western "Gunsmoke" which ran from 1955-1975. "Gunsmoke" is often listed as the longest running live-action drama on American television. It took place in Dodge City, Kansas and centered around the local residents and the troubles of living in the old west.
7. Maverick

Answer: James Garner

"Maverick" featured actor James Garner and Jack Kelly as a pair of brothers who were both well-dressed and charming gamblers. Unlike many westerns of the time, "Maverick" took place all across the western U.S. including many episodes on Mississippi riverboats. The show ran from 1957-1962. It was one of the few westerns to use a lot of comedic dialogue.
8. Wagon Train

Answer: Ward Bond

"Wagon Train" started in 1957. Most of its eight season were filmed in black and white but a few were done on color film. This television western featured many actors, such as Ward Bond, who had made their names filming western movies. Their familiar faces helped this western about being on a wagon train, tremendously.
9. The Texan

Answer: Rory Calhoun

"The Texan" ran from 1958-1960. It featured actor Rory Calhoun as a western "Robin Hood" type character. He was portrayed riding all over the wild west helping those in need. It should be noted that although the character portrayed by Rory Calhoun was named Bill Longley, the television show is not based on the real-life gunfighter and outlaw of the old-west that bears the same name.
10. The Big Valley

Answer: Barbara Stanwyck

"The Big Valley" took place in the San Joaquin Valley of California, around 1870. Barbara Stanwyck played the widowed matriarch of the Barkley Ranch which she ran with her three sons and a daughter. In 1966, Stanwyck won an Emmy award for her portrayal of a tough western woman who took flack from anyone.
Source: Author dcpddc478

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor Gamemaster1967 before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.
3/28/2024, Copyright 2024 FunTrivia, Inc. - Report an Error / Contact Us