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Quiz about The Golden Age of TV Westerns
Quiz about The Golden Age of TV Westerns

The Golden Age of T.V. Westerns Quiz


During the 1950's and 1960's, the T.V. western rose to the forefront of television programming. Return with me to the days of yesteryear when a fiery horse... Oh well, you know the rest of the line.

A multiple-choice quiz by mofat152. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
mofat152
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
223,808
Updated
Jun 07 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
1470
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (8/10), Guest 107 (5/10), Guest 209 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Hopalong Cassidy rode the T.V. western trails from 1949 until 1952. What was the name of Hopalong's faithful horse? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. "Death Valley Days" was a popular western drama series that was at one time hosted by a man who was to become President of the United States. Who was this host? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Bat Masterson was a real life western figure portrayed by Gene Barry for the T.V. series of the same name. What hidden weapon did Bat carry on the show? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The action-packed show "Rawhide" featured a tough trail boss named Gil Favor who had a young ramrod named Rowdy Yates. What up and coming star played Rowdy Yates? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In "Rawhide", Paul Brinegar played the whiskery cook for the outfit. What was the cook's name? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. On the series "Cheyenne", Clint Walker played the feature role. What was Cheyenne's last name? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Johnny Yuma was a rebel, he roamed through the west. That was the opening line in the title song for "The Rebel" starring Nick Adams. Who sang the title song, "The Ballad of Johnny Yuma"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. "Have Gun Will Travel" featured tough guy Richard Boone as the hired gun Paladin. What symbol was featured on his business card? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The program "Yancy Derringer" featured a suave ladys man and card shark who carried a derringer in his hat. He also worked for the city administrator in New Orleans applying his special skills when needed. What actor, who later went on to star in several Tarzan movies, played Yancy Derringer? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Roy Rogers was known as the "King of the Cowboys". Roy's wife was Dale Evans and Roy had a sidekick named Pat Brady. Pat owned a sometimes downright contrary Jeep. What was the name of Pat's Jeep? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Hopalong Cassidy rode the T.V. western trails from 1949 until 1952. What was the name of Hopalong's faithful horse?

Answer: Topper

Champion was Gene Autry's horse. Silver was ridden by the Lone Ranger and we all know Trigger was the steed of Roy Rogers.
2. "Death Valley Days" was a popular western drama series that was at one time hosted by a man who was to become President of the United States. Who was this host?

Answer: Ronald Reagan

"Death Valley Days" was sponsored by 20 Mule Team Borax, a popular cleaning product of the day. Ronald Reagan was host from 1965 through 1966. He was one of six hosts that included John Payne and Merle Haggard.
3. Bat Masterson was a real life western figure portrayed by Gene Barry for the T.V. series of the same name. What hidden weapon did Bat carry on the show?

Answer: A gold tipped cane with a sword hidden inside

The real life Bat Masterson was once a deputy alongside Wyatt Earp. Masterson's full name was William Barclay Masterson.
4. The action-packed show "Rawhide" featured a tough trail boss named Gil Favor who had a young ramrod named Rowdy Yates. What up and coming star played Rowdy Yates?

Answer: Clint Eastwood

Of course, Eastwood went on to star in many classic western movies and later starred as Dirty Harry. Gil Favor was portrayed by Eric Fleming, who drowned in Peru in 1966 while filming a movie.
5. In "Rawhide", Paul Brinegar played the whiskery cook for the outfit. What was the cook's name?

Answer: Wishbone

Charlie Wooster was the cook on "Wagon Train". Hop Sing was the cook on "Bonanza". Rooster Cogburn was the drunken sheriff played by John Wayne in the movie "True Grit".
6. On the series "Cheyenne", Clint Walker played the feature role. What was Cheyenne's last name?

Answer: Bodie

"Cheyenne" was part of the Warner Brothers Presents series along with "Sugarfoot" and "Bronco". "Sugarfoot" starred Will Hutchins in the title role and "Bronco" starred Ty Hardin.
7. Johnny Yuma was a rebel, he roamed through the west. That was the opening line in the title song for "The Rebel" starring Nick Adams. Who sang the title song, "The Ballad of Johnny Yuma"?

Answer: Johnny Cash

Johnny Yuma carried an unusual weapon, a pistol gripped, sawed off shotgun. Nick Adams passed away in 1968. His death was ruled a suicide but many friends felt foul play was involved.
8. "Have Gun Will Travel" featured tough guy Richard Boone as the hired gun Paladin. What symbol was featured on his business card?

Answer: A white knight chess-piece

Paladin was a West Point educated gentleman with a taste for fine wines, food and fancy dressing while at home in San Francisco, but dressed all in black while on the job as a gun for hire. He had a servant named Hey Boy. Paladin's fee was $1,000 dollars per job.
9. The program "Yancy Derringer" featured a suave ladys man and card shark who carried a derringer in his hat. He also worked for the city administrator in New Orleans applying his special skills when needed. What actor, who later went on to star in several Tarzan movies, played Yancy Derringer?

Answer: Jock Mahoney

Derringer had a Pawnee sidekick named Pahoo-Ka-Ta-Wah, which means "wolf who stands in water" in the Pawnee dialect. Mahoney was also the step-father of actress Sally Field.
10. Roy Rogers was known as the "King of the Cowboys". Roy's wife was Dale Evans and Roy had a sidekick named Pat Brady. Pat owned a sometimes downright contrary Jeep. What was the name of Pat's Jeep?

Answer: Nellybelle

Roy's real name was Leonard Franklin Slye. Roy passed away in 1998 and was followed in death by his wife in 2001.
Source: Author mofat152

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