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Quiz about American TV Shows Vol 2
Quiz about American TV Shows Vol 2

American TV Shows Vol. 2 Trivia Quiz


Match the characters to the American television series that debuted between 1951 and 1952.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
382,311
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
2151
Last 3 plays: SUBVETSTEVE (8/10), Guest 155 (10/10), Guest 70 (10/10).
(a) Drag-and-drop from the right to the left, or (b) click on a right side answer box and then on a left side box to move it.
QuestionsChoices
1. Joe Friday  
  Guiding Light
2. Lucy, Ricky, Ethel and Fred  
  Our Miss Brooks
3. Trigger and Dale Evans  
  The Roy Rogers Show
4. Joanne Gardner, Marge Bergman and Rose Peabody  
  I Love Lucy
5. Bud and Lou  
  American Bandstand
6. David and Ricky Nelson  
  Search For Tomorrow
7. Clark Kent and Lois Lane  
  Adventures Of Superman
8. Dick Clark  
  Dragnet
9. Meta Bauer, Olivia Spencer and Trudy Palmer  
  The Abbott and Costello Show
10. Constance Brooks, Osgood Conklin and Walter Denton  
  Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet





Select each answer

1. Joe Friday
2. Lucy, Ricky, Ethel and Fred
3. Trigger and Dale Evans
4. Joanne Gardner, Marge Bergman and Rose Peabody
5. Bud and Lou
6. David and Ricky Nelson
7. Clark Kent and Lois Lane
8. Dick Clark
9. Meta Bauer, Olivia Spencer and Trudy Palmer
10. Constance Brooks, Osgood Conklin and Walter Denton

Most Recent Scores
Oct 02 2024 : SUBVETSTEVE: 8/10
Oct 02 2024 : Guest 155: 10/10
Sep 26 2024 : Guest 70: 10/10
Sep 26 2024 : Guest 137: 10/10
Sep 25 2024 : Guest 170: 10/10
Sep 24 2024 : Guest 174: 7/10
Sep 24 2024 : Guest 69: 10/10
Sep 24 2024 : Guest 173: 10/10
Sep 23 2024 : Guest 64: 10/10

Score Distribution

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Joe Friday

Answer: Dragnet

"Dragnet" aired from 1951 to 1959 on NBC.

The television series "Dragnet" was based on the radio serial that was first broadcast in 1949.
2. Lucy, Ricky, Ethel and Fred

Answer: I Love Lucy

"I Love Lucy" aired from 1951 to 1957 on CBS.

In 1953 and 1954, "I Love Lucy" won a Emmy award for Best Situation Comedy.

"I Love Lucy" cast included Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance and William Frawley.
3. Trigger and Dale Evans

Answer: The Roy Rogers Show

"The Roy Rogers Show" aired from 1951 to 1957 on NBC.

In 1955, "The Roy Rogers Show" was nominated for a Emmy award for Best Western or Adventure Series.

"The Roy Rogers Show" cast included Roy Rogers, Dale Evans and Pat Brady.
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4. Joanne Gardner, Marge Bergman and Rose Peabody

Answer: Search For Tomorrow

"Search For Tomorrow" aired from 1951 to 1982 on CBS and 1982 to 1986 on NBC.

"Search For Tomorrow" alumni included Mary Stuart, Larry Haines, Lee Grant, Constance Ford, Melba Rae, Morgan Fairchild, Matthew Ashford, Robert Reed, Jane Krakowski, Kevin Bacon, Angela Bassett, John Glover, Kevin Kline, Susan Sarandon, Terry O'Sullivan, Olympia Dukakis and Larry Hagman.
5. Bud and Lou

Answer: The Abbott and Costello Show

"The Abbott and Costello Show" aired from 1952 to 1954 in syndication.

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello were an American comedy team who appeared in a total of 38 movies together from 1940 to 1956.
6. David and Ricky Nelson

Answer: Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet

"The Adventured Of Ozzie and Harriet" aired from 1952 to 1966 on ABC.

"The Adventured Of Ozzie and Harriet" first debuted as a radio serial on CBS Radio in 1944.
7. Clark Kent and Lois Lane

Answer: Adventures Of Superman

"Adventures Of Superman" aired from 1952 to 1958 in syndication.

"Adventures Of Superman" alumni included George Reeves, Phyllis Coates, Noel Neill, Jack Larsen, John Hamilton and Robert Shayne.
8. Dick Clark

Answer: American Bandstand

"American Bandstand" aired from 1952 to 1957 on WFIL-TV, 1957 to 1987 on ABC, 1987 to 1989 in syndication and 1989 on USA Network.

"American Bandstand" hosts included Bob Horn (1952-1956), Lee Stewart (1952-1955), Tony Mammarella (1956) and Dick Clark (1956-1989).
9. Meta Bauer, Olivia Spencer and Trudy Palmer

Answer: Guiding Light

"Guiding Light" aired from 1952 to 2009 on CBS.

"Guiding Light" alumni included Jone Allison, Charita Bauer, Lyle Sudrow, Ed Begley Sr, Barnard Hughes, Billy Dee Williams, Kevin Bacon, Crystal Chappell, Kim Zimmer, Mary Kay Adams, Matthew Bomer, Barbara Crampton, Ruby Dee, Michael Dietz, Taye Diggs, Calista Flockhart, Rick Hearst, Allison Janney, James Earl Jones, Melinda Kanakaredes, Sharon Lenz, Bethany Joy Lenz, Nia Long, Rachel Miner, Hayden Panettiere, James Rebhorn, Brittany Snow, Sherry Stringfield, Paige Turco, Michael Tylo, Christopher Walken and Ian Ziering.

"Guiding Light" won a Daytime Emmy award for Outstanding Daytime Drama Series in 1980, 1982 and 2007.
10. Constance Brooks, Osgood Conklin and Walter Denton

Answer: Our Miss Brooks

"Our Miss Brooks" aired from 1952 to 1957 on CBS.

"Our Miss Brooks" alumni included Eve Arden, Richard Crenna, Gale Gordon, Robert Rockwell, Don Porter, Jane Morgan and Nick Adams.
Source: Author wwe84

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