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This is the 3rd in a series of famous and infamous TV firsts. Some of these shows used language and showed scenes that were unheard or unseen at that time on network television. Some of this info may surprise you.

I'll give you the name of a TV show and info on characters in the show. Guess the correct answer from the information given.

Identify the program/series from the information given about the famous first that it attained. Don't be discouraged if at first you don't succeed - try try again.

This is the second in the series of TV firsts. Just name the TV show or character that was first to accomplish this or that. It may be more difficult, for the uninitiated in the classics, than the previous one in this series.

This is a tribute to all those men and women who have entertained us in the world of ventriloquism. The intent of this quiz is not to stump you but to bring back memories or introduce you to these talents of times gone by.

Unless you were around during the regular seasons of these classics, or watched reruns, then you may find this quiz extremely difficult. Just like I find TV past the 1980s impossible.

1936 is regarded as "The Golden Age of Serials". Best to start with the silent era serials and work your way up through the '30s.

These serial are all from 1935. Best if you first take my quizzes on silent serials and serials of the '30s one and two.

This quiz deals only with westerns from the 40s and 50s. Memories will return to the elderly. I'll give you a character and you give me the name or names that completes the set.

It's best to start with the silent era serials and the first one of the '30s; it'll make more sense if you start there. Otherwise, enjoy!

These are all movie serials from the '30s. Please remember that all are westerns.

This quiz is not meant to stump you but rather inform you of the early days of cinema, in this case silent movie serials. Over 80% of these have been lost and very few survive in total. So let's step back in time and relive some moments in film history.

I'll give you the name of a TV show and one of the couples. Just give me the name of the other.

If you've completed 1-3 of this series, you know that I am a tricky guy. This is the next edition and will contain only sitcoms. I give the show and you give me the other half of the couple/duo.

All are TV soap actresses with birth date and character(s) played. Dedicated to fanatical soap opera fans; others will luck out if they get more than the average 2.5 correct.

Below are notable quotes about politics and politicians by Mark Twain. Decide which word(s) should go into the blank space(s). More attributable quotes from him in each info section.

Below are notable quotes about politics and politicians by Will Rogers. Decide which word(s) should go into the blank space. More attributable quotes from him in each info section.

How much do you know about Dolores del Rio? She was featured in many Hollywood films, both silent and 'talkies', and appeared on TV as well.

Four movie pairs and one song. Pick the pair where the named song is featured in both movies. For real film buffs, it should be a snap; if not, good luck.

All of these people died on New Year's Day, 1 Jan 2016.

How much do you know about the "czars" appointed by Barack Obama? Here's your chance to test yourself.