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Quiz about Twilight Zone Actors Remember Part Three
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"Twilight Zone" Actors, Remember? Part Three Quiz


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A multiple-choice quiz by skevino. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
skevino
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
377,163
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
561
Awards
Top 10% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 66 (10/10), Guest 174 (10/10), Guest 73 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Freddie Prinze had a starring role in the 1970s in "Chico and The Man". His co-star in that sitcom made an appearance in 1961 in the "Twilight Zone" episode "The Shelter". The episode centered on the Cold War paranoia that gripped many Americans in the 1960s. Can you name him? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This classic funny man took on a serious role opposite Jack Klugman in the episode "A Game of Pool". He played the part of Fats Brown, a legend in pool halls known as the best pool player ever. Of course, since this game of pool took place in the "Twilight Zone", the stakes were very high. Who was he? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Late in his career, this silent film star starred in the slapstick comedic episode "Once Upon A Time". He played the part of a janitor who used a special helmet to travel in time. Part of the episode was actually shown as a silent movie with no spoken dialogue. Name this silent film legend. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The "Twilight Zone" tackled the world of sports a few times. In the episode "Steel", we got a sneak peak of boxing in the future (1974). The lead character, Steel Kelly, was portrayed by this actor who gave movie fans a treat in movies like "The Dirty Dozen" and "Cat Ballou". Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. This gentle giant of an actor played a very important role in "To Serve Man". He had no speaking lines but his mere presence as an alien Kanamit made a most intimidating impression for the viewer. This particular story had one of the greatest twist endings of any "Twilight Zone" episode. Name this bigger than life actor. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. While many may remember this bleach blonde beauty for her sexy TV roles in the 1980s, she actually portrayed a troubled telepathic child in the hour long episode "Mute". As the title suggests, she had very few lines. Can you name her? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Years before he played a very famous cop on television in the 1970s, this actor played a verbally abusive stepfather named Enrich Streator in the episode "Living Doll". He encounters a very mischievous doll named Talky Tina. As you might expect, the doll is anything but playful. Can you name this actor? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This "Star Trek" alum played a troubled man who thought he was losing his mind in the episode "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet". As Bob Wilson, he had just been discharged from a sanitarium, and was about to be flown home. However, he saw an unwelcome visitor on the plane but nobody believed him. Who was the actor? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Most famous for her role on "The Beverly Hillbillies", this beauty had a small role in the episode "The Eye of The Beholder". While she appeared beautiful to all of us who watch the episode, we discovered that in another world, she was considered a hideous outcast. Of course, this could only happen in the "Twilight Zone". Name her. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Can you name the Academy Award-nominated actor who played Rocky Rhodes in "The Bard"? He was a HUGE box office star in the 1970s and early 1980s. The episode tells the story of William Shakespeare being brought to the 1960s by a writer named Julius Moomer (played by Jack Weston). Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Freddie Prinze had a starring role in the 1970s in "Chico and The Man". His co-star in that sitcom made an appearance in 1961 in the "Twilight Zone" episode "The Shelter". The episode centered on the Cold War paranoia that gripped many Americans in the 1960s. Can you name him?

Answer: Jack Albertson

"Chico and The Man" was on the air for four seasons and ran for 88 episodes. The theme song was sung by Jose Feliciano. Jack Albertson also appeared as Grandpa Joe in "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory". He won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for "The Subject Was Roses" in 1968.
2. This classic funny man took on a serious role opposite Jack Klugman in the episode "A Game of Pool". He played the part of Fats Brown, a legend in pool halls known as the best pool player ever. Of course, since this game of pool took place in the "Twilight Zone", the stakes were very high. Who was he?

Answer: Jonathan Winters

Jonathan Winters had a long and varied career. He had his own show, "The Wacky World of Jonathan Winters" from 1972-1974. He played the role of Mearth on "Mork and Mindy" opposite Robin Williams, another talented funny man. In addition, he made several funny short films for the National Football League.
3. Late in his career, this silent film star starred in the slapstick comedic episode "Once Upon A Time". He played the part of a janitor who used a special helmet to travel in time. Part of the episode was actually shown as a silent movie with no spoken dialogue. Name this silent film legend.

Answer: Buster Keaton

Buster Keaton was born Joseph Frank Keaton in 1895. He was known for doing many of his own stunts. He performed as a child with his parents. His first appearance was in the "The Butcher Boy". He and Fatty Arbuckle were close friends who worked together on a number of films.
4. The "Twilight Zone" tackled the world of sports a few times. In the episode "Steel", we got a sneak peak of boxing in the future (1974). The lead character, Steel Kelly, was portrayed by this actor who gave movie fans a treat in movies like "The Dirty Dozen" and "Cat Ballou".

Answer: Lee Marvin

After serving his country in World War II, where he was awarded the Purple Heart, Marvin starred as a lieutenant in the NBC crime series "M Squad". He also starred in several films with John Wayne such as "Who Shot Liberty Valance" and "Donovan's Reef". In 1965, Marvin won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in "Cat Ballou".
5. This gentle giant of an actor played a very important role in "To Serve Man". He had no speaking lines but his mere presence as an alien Kanamit made a most intimidating impression for the viewer. This particular story had one of the greatest twist endings of any "Twilight Zone" episode. Name this bigger than life actor.

Answer: Richard Kiel

Remembered by many movie fans for his portrayal of the evil villain Jaws in the James Bond films "Moonraker" and "The Spy Who Loved Me", Richard Kiel also made an appearance in an episode of "Land of the Lost". At seven-foot-two, Kiel was easily recognizable. He also appeared in the movie "Silver Streak" opposite Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor.
6. While many may remember this bleach blonde beauty for her sexy TV roles in the 1980s, she actually portrayed a troubled telepathic child in the hour long episode "Mute". As the title suggests, she had very few lines. Can you name her?

Answer: Ann Jillian

Jillian's biggest role was on the sitcom "It's A Living". She also played the sexy, flirtatious neighbor of Michael Keaton's character in "Mr. Mom". In addition, she had a very public and courageous battle with cancer which was turned into a made-for-TV movie, "The Ann Jillian Story". As a result she became a vocal advocate for cancer research.
7. Years before he played a very famous cop on television in the 1970s, this actor played a verbally abusive stepfather named Enrich Streator in the episode "Living Doll". He encounters a very mischievous doll named Talky Tina. As you might expect, the doll is anything but playful. Can you name this actor?

Answer: Telly Savalas

The famous cop was of course, "Kojak". The bald headed Savalas played the lead character for five seasons in the 1970s cop drama. Fans of World War II movies also remember Savalas from "The Dirty Dozen". In 1979 he starred in "Beyond the Poseidon Adventure" along side Sally Field and Michael Caine. He passed away in 1994.
8. This "Star Trek" alum played a troubled man who thought he was losing his mind in the episode "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet". As Bob Wilson, he had just been discharged from a sanitarium, and was about to be flown home. However, he saw an unwelcome visitor on the plane but nobody believed him. Who was the actor?

Answer: William Shatner

One of the more famous episodes of the "Twilight Zone", "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet" was remade in the 1980s in "Twilight Zone: The Movie". This time the character that Shatner made famous was played by John Lithgow. As you might expect, the special effects in the original episode do not hold up well today.
9. Most famous for her role on "The Beverly Hillbillies", this beauty had a small role in the episode "The Eye of The Beholder". While she appeared beautiful to all of us who watch the episode, we discovered that in another world, she was considered a hideous outcast. Of course, this could only happen in the "Twilight Zone". Name her.

Answer: Donna Douglas

The role of Janet Tyler was actually played by two actresses. Maxine Stuart played the role under the bandages. After the bandages were taken off, we saw the pretty face of Donna Douglas. The lighting and camera angles kept the faces of all the characters hidden until the last few minutes of the show. The episode was written by Rod Serling, one of his best.
10. Can you name the Academy Award-nominated actor who played Rocky Rhodes in "The Bard"? He was a HUGE box office star in the 1970s and early 1980s. The episode tells the story of William Shakespeare being brought to the 1960s by a writer named Julius Moomer (played by Jack Weston).

Answer: Burt Reynolds

Many people remember Burt Reynolds for those crazy "Smoky and the Bandit" movies where Reynolds duked it out with Jackie Gleason. Of course Reynolds had a long distinguished career, including an Academy Award nomination for "Boogie Nights" in 1997. He also had a much publicized relationship with Loni Anderson.
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