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Quiz about Nostalgic Television  1953 Season Premiers
Quiz about Nostalgic Television  1953 Season Premiers

Nostalgic Television - 1953 Season Premiers Quiz


Stalin died and the Korean Conflict ended in 1953, but everyone still loved 'Lucy', the number one show on TV. These ten programs premiered as 'baby boomers' turned eight years old.

A multiple-choice quiz by rblayer. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
rblayer
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
166,404
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
2026
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (7/10), polly656 (8/10), Guest 12 (4/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Walter Cronkite hosted this series that focused on historical events. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This rocket-belted hero was the "Sky Marshall of the Universe". Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This fine drama series was broadcast live. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This Edward R. Murrow program took viewers out of the studio to see the news at remote locations. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. This early children show's "Do Bee" entertained and educated millions of young Americans. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Reflecting America's 'Red Scare' of the early 1950's, this series was about a U.S. agent spying on the American Communist Party. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Ghosts, George and Marion Kerby, could only be seen by this stuffy banker. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. You needed a piece of plastic for your television screen, and some crayons, to enjoy this early kid's show. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This comedy series was about the office antics of secretary Susie MacNamara. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Uncle Tonoose was a hilarious character on this long-running comedy series. Hint



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Mar 28 2024 : Guest 172: 7/10
Mar 28 2024 : polly656: 8/10
Mar 21 2024 : Guest 12: 4/10
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Feb 25 2024 : Guest 98: 10/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Walter Cronkite hosted this series that focused on historical events.

Answer: You Are There

These dramatic reenactments included "The Gettysburg Address", "The Salem Witchcraft Trials" and "The Landing of the Hindenburg" to name but a few.
2. This rocket-belted hero was the "Sky Marshall of the Universe".

Answer: Commando Cody

Judd Holdren played the airborn hero who patrolled the skies.
3. This fine drama series was broadcast live.

Answer: The U.S. Steel Hour

During its ten year run, this respected series presented over 200 plays.
4. This Edward R. Murrow program took viewers out of the studio to see the news at remote locations.

Answer: See It Now

"See It Now" was the television version Murrow's radio program "Hear It Now".
5. This early children show's "Do Bee" entertained and educated millions of young Americans.

Answer: Romper Room

Each show closed with the hostess looking into a mirror and greeting a number of kids at home by name.
6. Reflecting America's 'Red Scare' of the early 1950's, this series was about a U.S. agent spying on the American Communist Party.

Answer: I Led Three Lives

Richard Carlson played Boston ad executive Herbert Philbrick, who was a secret agent for the U.S. Government.
7. Ghosts, George and Marion Kerby, could only be seen by this stuffy banker.

Answer: Topper

Robert Sterling and Anne Jeffreys were the ghosts who made poor Topper's life more interesting that he really wanted. Topper was played by Leo G. Carroll and his wife Henrietta by Lee Patrick.
8. You needed a piece of plastic for your television screen, and some crayons, to enjoy this early kid's show.

Answer: Winky-Dink and You

Millions of kids drew bridges to allow Winky to escape, and then hurriedly erased it before the bad guy arrived.
9. This comedy series was about the office antics of secretary Susie MacNamara.

Answer: Private Secretary

Movie actress Ann Southern played the good-hearted and spirited Susie MacNamara. Veteran movie and televison actor Don Porter played her boss, Peter Sands.
10. Uncle Tonoose was a hilarious character on this long-running comedy series.

Answer: Make Room For Daddy

The Danny Thomas classic series ran for nine seasons. "Ozzie and Harriet" was the longest running sitcom in television history with a fourteen year run, unless you consider "The Simpsons" eighteen years and counting as a sitcom.
Source: Author rblayer

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