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Quiz about 1959 TV Westerns  Number 3
Quiz about 1959 TV Westerns  Number 3

1959 TV Westerns - Number 3 Trivia Quiz


Are you tired of this category? Can you imagine being a television viewer in 1959 when a large percent of prime time was 'oaters'? No wonder a few years later there were practically none on the air.

A multiple-choice quiz by rblayer. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
rblayer
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
164,937
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
2193
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 82 (6/10), Guest 172 (6/10), Guest 12 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. This series was about the adventures of the Arizona Rangers. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. A government agent posed as a gun salesman in this popular show. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Veteran westerns director Frank McDonald's single season efforts with a group of horsemen. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. A gunfighter, after losing his brothers in a shoot-out, hangs up his guns and becomes a lawyer. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. A single father with a young son starts up a newspaper in a western town. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Two young brothers try to keep their ranch after 'land grabbers' murder their father. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. An easy one. What world famous German Shepherd helped fight Indians at Ft. Apache? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Gil Favor was the trail boss for the cattle drives on this popular series. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Two words: Bounty hunter. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Actor Ward Bond died and was replaced by John McIntire on this long running series. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This series was about the adventures of the Arizona Rangers.

Answer: 26 Men

Capt. Tom Rynning played by actor Tristram Coffin led the Rangers with the assistance of Ranger Clint Travis played by Kelo Henderson.
2. A government agent posed as a gun salesman in this popular show.

Answer: Colt .45

Wayde Preston starred as Christopher Colt. His cousin Sam, played by Donald May, took over when contract disputes ended Preston's role.
3. Veteran westerns director Frank McDonald's single season efforts with a group of horsemen.

Answer: Pony Express

The cast included Bill Cord as Tom Clyde, Don Dorrell as Donovan,
Robert Ivers as Clarence McGrew and Grant Sullivan as Brett Clark.
4. A gunfighter, after losing his brothers in a shoot-out, hangs up his guns and becomes a lawyer.

Answer: Black Saddle

Peter Breck, of future "The Big Valley" fame played lawyer Clay Culhane.
5. A single father with a young son starts up a newspaper in a western town.

Answer: Jefferson Drum

Jeff Richards played Jefferson Drum and his son Joey was played by Eugene Martin.
6. Two young brothers try to keep their ranch after 'land grabbers' murder their father.

Answer: Laramie

The struggling brothers, Slim and Andy Sherman were portrayed by John Smith and Robert Crawford, Jr.
7. An easy one. What world famous German Shepherd helped fight Indians at Ft. Apache?

Answer: Rin Tin Tin

Rin Tin Tin's master was the boy Corporal Rusty, played by Lee Aaker. Rusty used to send the dog to save the day by his famous "Yoooooohhhhh Rinty".
8. Gil Favor was the trail boss for the cattle drives on this popular series.

Answer: Rawhide

And who can ever forget Rowdy Yates, played by a very young Clint Eastwood?
9. Two words: Bounty hunter.

Answer: Wanted: Dead or Alive

A young Steve McQueen played Josh Randall, a bounty hunter who carried a sawed-off rifle as his weapon of choice.
10. Actor Ward Bond died and was replaced by John McIntire on this long running series.

Answer: Wagon Train

Bond's character, Maj. Seth Adams led the wagons for four years. After Bond's death, McIntire's Christopher Hale carried on for another four years.
Source: Author rblayer

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