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"Combat!" Part Three Trivia Quiz

Even more quizzes about ABC's longest running war series, "Combat!".

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

Author
SusanPip

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
122,248

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
569

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these teenage heart-throbs did NOT appear in an episode of "Combat!"?

Hint

Tab Hunter

Frankie Avalon

Troy Donahue

Bobby Rydell

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Question 2 of 10

2. None of the actors were nominated for an Emmy.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many seasons of "Combat!" were filmed in color?

Answer: (a number)

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Question 4 of 10

4. The original cast attended actual boot camp in preparation for the show.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was Lieutenant Hanley's first name? Hint

Jake

Wes

Mark

Gil

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which regular character was killed off during the first season? Hint

Nelson

Doc #1

Braddock

Kelly

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Question 7 of 10

7. Although we never actually see it happen, which character dies from his wounds, but is brought back as the same character in the next episode? Hint

Littlejohn

Caje

Nelson

Kirby

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the episode "The Bridge at Chalons," what was Lee Marvin's character's specialty? Hint

communications expert

demolition expert

intelligence officer

engineer

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Question 9 of 10

9. What famous "Batman" foe guest-starred in the episode "The Hell Machine"? Hint

Rich Little

Frank Gorshin

Paul Winchell

David Wayne

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the episode "Silver Service" what Hollywood child star appeared with Claudine Longet and silent screen star Ramon Novarro? Hint

Mickey Rooney

Jackie Coogan

Roddy McDowell

Jackie Cooper

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these teenage heart-throbs did NOT appear in an episode of "Combat!"?

Answer: Troy Donahue

Tab Hunter played a fictitious baseball star who was afraid of hurting his pitching arm in the episode "The Celebrity".

2. None of the actors were nominated for an Emmy.

Answer: False

Vic Morrow was nominated for the episode "Survival" in the first season and Conlan Carter (Doc #2) for the episode "The Hostages" in season 2.

3. How many seasons of "Combat!" were filmed in color?

Answer: one

The last season was filmed in color.

4. The original cast attended actual boot camp in preparation for the show.

Answer: True

Jason, Morrow, Jalbert, Greene and Rogers attended boot camp at Fort Ord.

5. What was Lieutenant Hanley's first name?

Answer: Gil

It was mentioned in the episode "The Quiet Warrior", by the sister of an old college chum.

6. Which regular character was killed off during the first season?

Answer: Kelly

Played by Joby Baker, Kelly was killed in the episode "Survival", while trying to steal a pair of German boots from a supply tent.

7. Although we never actually see it happen, which character dies from his wounds, but is brought back as the same character in the next episode?

Answer: Nelson

In the episode "The Celebrity", Nelson is badly wounded and in the hospital. When they come back to visit him, the mattress is rolled up and it is obvious he is no more. He miraculously returns in the next episode. It was obviously not "a million dollar wound".

8. In the episode "The Bridge at Chalons," what was Lee Marvin's character's specialty?

Answer: demolition expert

Marvin's character, Turk, is a very disagreeable demolition expert.

9. What famous "Batman" foe guest-starred in the episode "The Hell Machine"?

Answer: Frank Gorshin

Frank Gorshin also appeared in the episode "The Medal" as a GI who's getting a Silver Star for taking out a German tank, when actually his mortally-wounded best friend, portrayed by Joseph Campanella, deserved it.

10. In the episode "Silver Service" what Hollywood child star appeared with Claudine Longet and silent screen star Ramon Novarro?

Answer: Mickey Rooney

Roddy McDowell did appear in a different episode, "The Long Walk" as a German infiltrator.

Source: Author SusanPip

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