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1950s TV Cops Trivia Quiz

Listed are law enforcement officers from 1950s TV shows. Match them up to the programs listed in this all multiple choice quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by billfay. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
billfay

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
18,367

Updated
Nov 19 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2024

Last 3 plays: Guest 50 (8/10), Guest 172 (7/10), Guest 146 (7/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Inspector William Henderson Hint

'The FBI'

'The Fugitive'

'Laredo'

'The Adventures of Superman'

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Question 2 of 10

2. Officer Frank Smith Hint

'14th Precinct'

'Car 54, Where Are You?'

'Dragnet'

'The Lineup'

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Question 3 of 10

3. Dan Matthews Hint

'Romano, P.I.'

'Mod Squad'

'Highway Patrol'

'Police Woman'

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Question 4 of 10

4. Lt. Frank Ballinger Hint

'M Squad'

'S.W.A.T'

'Dragnet'

'The Streets of San Francisco'

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Question 5 of 10

5. Sheriff Clay Hollister Hint

'Tombstone Territory'

'Oklahoma City'

'The Lawman'

'Bonanza'

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Question 6 of 10

6. Det. Lt. Ben Guthrie Hint

'The Lawman'

'Adam-12'

'The FBI'

'The Lineup'

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Question 7 of 10

7. Marshal Dan Troop Hint

'Tombstone Territory'

'The Deputy'

'The Rifleman'

'The Lawman'

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Question 8 of 10

8. Joe Friday Hint

'Naked City'

'Dragnet'

'M Squad'

'Mod Squad'

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Question 9 of 10

9. Det. Lt. Dan Muldoon Hint

'Dragnet'

'Naked City'

'The Lineup'

'14th Precinct'

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Question 10 of 10

10. Marshall Matt Dillon Hint

'Tombstone Territory'

'Have Gun, Will Travel'

'The Rifleman'

'Gunsmoke'

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Most Recent Scores

Jun 30 2025 : Guest 50: 8/10
Jun 28 2025 : Guest 172: 7/10
Jun 27 2025 : Guest 146: 7/10
Jun 24 2025 : Guest 24: 9/10
Jun 13 2025 : Guest 76: 6/10
Jun 01 2025 : Guest 67: 6/10
May 30 2025 : HumblePie7: 5/10
May 29 2025 : Guest 173: 4/10
May 27 2025 : Guest 174: 10/10

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Inspector William Henderson

Answer: 'The Adventures of Superman'

Played by Robert Shayne.

2. Officer Frank Smith

Answer: 'Dragnet'

Joe Friday's partner played by Ben Alexander.

3. Dan Matthews

Answer: 'Highway Patrol'

Played by Broderick Crawford.

4. Lt. Frank Ballinger

Answer: 'M Squad'

Played by Lee Marvin.

5. Sheriff Clay Hollister

Answer: 'Tombstone Territory'

Played by Pat Conway.

6. Det. Lt. Ben Guthrie

Answer: 'The Lineup'

Played by Warner Anderson.

7. Marshal Dan Troop

Answer: 'The Lawman'

Played by John Russell.

8. Joe Friday

Answer: 'Dragnet'

Played by Jack Webb.

9. Det. Lt. Dan Muldoon

Answer: 'Naked City'

Played by John McIntire.

10. Marshall Matt Dillon

Answer: 'Gunsmoke'

Played by James Arness.

Source: Author billfay

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