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Classic TV Shows Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz on old TV shows from the 1950-1980's.

A multiple-choice quiz by music72. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
music72

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
228,228

Updated
Apr 07 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2754

Last 3 plays: Guest 65 (9/10), Guest 204 (9/10), Guest 209 (10/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

1. Which of these was NOT a main character of "Bonanza"? Hint

Adam

Hoss

Ben

Little Jim

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2. What is Beaver's real name on the show "Leave it to Beaver"? Hint

Hank Cleaver

Wally Leaver

Ward Cleaver

Theodore Cleaver

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3. What color was Mr. Ed? Hint

Roan

Bay

Palomino

Buckskin

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4. What is the sheriff's name on "The Andy Griffith Show"? Hint

Andy Taylor

Andy Baylor

Andy Griffith

Andy Griffin

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5. What is the name of the man who sold the Douglasses their land in Green Acres and always tried to sell them more stuff? Hint

Mr. Klettet

Mr. Kimball

Mr. Haney

His name was never mentioned

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6. Who was never one of the Ingalls' children on "Little House on the Prairie"? Hint

James

Albert

Carrie

Adam

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7. Every time Mark from " Highway to Heaven" got in a car it broke down.

True

False

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8. Which of these is NOT one of the Walton's kids? Hint

None of the above

Jason

Jim Boy

Elizabeth

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9. What was reportedly used to make Mr. Ed talk? Hint

Cupcakes

Peanut butter

Jelly

Nothing

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10. What is the main character's name in "The Dick Van Dyke Show"? Hint

Rob

Von

Bob

Dick

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Most Recent Scores

May 19 2025 : Guest 65: 9/10
Apr 26 2025 : Guest 204: 9/10
Apr 23 2025 : Guest 209: 10/10
Apr 22 2025 : Guest 104: 9/10
Apr 20 2025 : Guest 47: 7/10
Apr 18 2025 : maninmidohio: 9/10
Apr 12 2025 : Guest 65: 7/10
Apr 05 2025 : DCW2: 10/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these was NOT a main character of "Bonanza"?

Answer: Little Jim

They are a family that lives on the Ponderosa in Nevada. It is Little Joe, not Little Jim.

2. What is Beaver's real name on the show "Leave it to Beaver"?

Answer: Theodore Cleaver

Ward is his Dad. Wally CLEAVER is his brother.

3. What color was Mr. Ed?

Answer: Palomino

Although the show is in black and white, he is a palomino. They used peanut butter to make him talk.

4. What is the sheriff's name on "The Andy Griffith Show"?

Answer: Andy Taylor

Andy Griffith is the actor, but he plays Andy Taylor in the show. Barney Fife is played by Don Knotts.

5. What is the name of the man who sold the Douglasses their land in Green Acres and always tried to sell them more stuff?

Answer: Mr. Haney

He always tried to sell them useless or broken stuff, such as their tractor. Mr. Klettet was not on the show.

6. Who was never one of the Ingalls' children on "Little House on the Prairie"?

Answer: Adam

Adam was Mary's husband. James and Albert were adopted. Grace was the youngest of the biological children.

7. Every time Mark from " Highway to Heaven" got in a car it broke down.

Answer: False

Although they broke down often, they did not break down EVERY time.

8. Which of these is NOT one of the Walton's kids?

Answer: Jim Boy

His name was Jim Bob. The oldest boy was John Boy.

9. What was reportedly used to make Mr. Ed talk?

Answer: Peanut butter

They put it in his mouth, which made him "talk." Mr. Ed only talks to people he likes.

10. What is the main character's name in "The Dick Van Dyke Show"?

Answer: Rob

He is also in "Mary Poppins." Dick Van Dyke plays the part of Rob.

Source: Author music72

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