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Old Time Radio Programs Trivia Quiz

How much do you remember about the good old days of old time radio?

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

Author
lkauke

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
13,502

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1825

Last 3 plays: Guest 12 (2/10), Guest 24 (5/10), Guest 15 (3/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What was the true identity of 'The Shadow'? Hint

Lorenzo Jones

Britt Reid

Lamont Cranston

Johnny Dollar

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the only person who knew the Shadow's identity? Hint

Commissioner Weston

Lois Lane

Margo Lane

Helen Chambers

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Question 3 of 10

3. How were the Lone Ranger and the Green Hornet connected? Hint

They both rode horses.

They both had Indian sidekicks.

They both used silver bullets.

The both had the same last name and were related.

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Question 4 of 10

4. What radio show was a spin-off of 'Fibber McGee and Molly'? Hint

Meet Corliss Archer

Henry Aldrich

The Great Gildersleeve

Our Miss Brooks

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the only sponser of the show 'Let's Pretend'? Hint

Cream of Wheat

Kelloggs Corn Flakes

Wheaties

Ovaltine

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the Great Gildersleeve's first name? Hint

Throckmorton

Benjamin

Lorenzo

Harold

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Question 7 of 10

7. What type of show was 'Live Like a Millionaire' on radio? Hint

quiz show

amateur show

dramatic series

comedy

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Question 8 of 10

8. What kind of car did Jack Benny drive on his radio show? Hint

Duesenberg

Maxwell

Hudson

Chevrolet

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the program 'The Cinnamon Bear', who stole the Christmas tree's Silver Star? Hint

Wintergreen Witch

Captain Taffy the Pirate

Snapper Snitch the Crocodile

Crazy Quilt Dragon

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who played the role of Walter Denton in the 'Our Miss Brooks' program? Hint

Jeff Chandler

Philip Boynton

Gale Gordon

Richard Crenna

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 15 2024 : Guest 12: 2/10
Apr 03 2024 : Guest 24: 5/10
Mar 17 2024 : Guest 15: 3/10
Feb 27 2024 : Guest 71: 6/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the true identity of 'The Shadow'?

Answer: Lamont Cranston

2. Who was the only person who knew the Shadow's identity?

Answer: Margo Lane

3. How were the Lone Ranger and the Green Hornet connected?

Answer: The both had the same last name and were related.

The Lone Ranger was the Green Hornet's great-uncle. Dan Reid, nephew of John Reid (Lone Ranger) was Britt Reid's (Green Hornet) father.

4. What radio show was a spin-off of 'Fibber McGee and Molly'?

Answer: The Great Gildersleeve

This show started the trend of series spinoffs.

5. What was the only sponser of the show 'Let's Pretend'?

Answer: Cream of Wheat

6. What was the Great Gildersleeve's first name?

Answer: Throckmorton

7. What type of show was 'Live Like a Millionaire' on radio?

Answer: amateur show

People performed in a talent show for prizes and the chance to live like a millionaire for a week.

8. What kind of car did Jack Benny drive on his radio show?

Answer: Maxwell

Mel Blanc did the sound of the wheezing old car.

9. In the program 'The Cinnamon Bear', who stole the Christmas tree's Silver Star?

Answer: Crazy Quilt Dragon

There were 26 fifteen minute programs of 'The Cinnamon Bear' which was repeated in many places every year between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

10. Who played the role of Walter Denton in the 'Our Miss Brooks' program?

Answer: Richard Crenna

Source: Author lkauke

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