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Quiz about TVs Moldy uh Goldie Oldies
Quiz about TVs Moldy uh Goldie Oldies

T.V.'s Moldy, uh... "Goldie" Oldies Quiz


You should do well on this quiz if you are between the ages of 34 and 312. Promise. If not, then blame the author for telling a whopper! Hope you enjoy! (Wikipedia was used as the source of information for this quiz.)

A multiple-choice quiz by logcrawler. Estimated time: 7 mins.
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Author
logcrawler
Time
7 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
355,170
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
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7 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. The character of Kate Bradley, the proprietor of The Shady Rest Hotel on CBS's sitcom "Petticoat Junction", was played by a lady who had previously portrayed the character of Blanche Morton on the "George Burns and Gracie Allen Show". She had also played the part of Pearl Bodine on "The Beverly Hillbillies", and had been the voice of Betty Rubble on "The Flintstones" during its initial four seasons. Who was this extremely versatile actress? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. "Combat!" was an early 1960s T.V. show that was based on a fictitious U.S. Army unit's WW2 experiences, and had a guest star listing that reads almost like a T.V. version of "Who's Who".

Guests on the program included folks like Ted Knight, Frank Gorshin, Lee Marvin, James Coburn, Telly Savalas, Luise Rainer, Charles Bronson, Richard Basehart, Eddie Albert, James Caan, Jeffrey Hunter, Leonard Nimoy, Warren Spahn, Frankie Avalon, Sal Mineo, Claude Akins, Mike Farrell, Beau Bridges, John Cassavetes, Robert Duvall, Roddy McDowell, Mickey Rooney, James Whitmore, Dennis Hopper, and Dean Stockwell.

Who played the part of one of the show's regular characters, Sergeant Chip Saunders?
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Question 3 of 10
3. Born in 1917, this Broadway, radio, and later, television actor got his start in acting in 1937 at the Pasadena Playhouse. He had been born in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada, and traveled to China with his parents as a youngster, but after his parent's divorce, his mother took him and his two siblings to Vallejo, California. He played the part of Steve Martin (no, not THAT one!) in two different "Godzilla" movies, as well as what were probably his most famous T.V. roles: those of Robert T. Ironside and Perry Mason.

Who was this man who, when he got old enough to help his mother out financially, took such diverse jobs as a ranch hand, a deputy sheriff, a photo salesman, and even worked for a time as a night club singer?
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Question 4 of 10
4. The future host of two television series, "The Twilight Zone" and "Night Gallery", had been in the U.S. Army, serving in the Pacific Theater of Operations during WWII. For his services, he was awarded the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star, and the Philippine Liberation Medal. Who was this former soldier-turned-scriptwriter? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What's this? Yet another Canadian actor? You bet!

Lyon Hyman Grinovski was a quite well known and recognizable actor, but of course, with a bit of a different stage name. After all, whoever heard of Lyon Grinovski? He was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada as the son of Jewish immigrants from Russia. He once was an news anchorman on the CBC News, and became known as "The Voice Of Canada". In 1964, he had a U.S. number one hit single recording called "Ringo", a song based on the life of outlaw Johnny Ringo.

In 1977, he played the role of John Reynolds on the mini-series "Roots" as the first master of the slave, Kunta Kinte. I could share some other dead give-away information with you, but what would be the fun of that? Who was this Canadian actor, who played the role of a father figure in many of his shows?
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Question 6 of 10
6. Something a bit different here...

I am going to name some characters that appeared on a particular television series and I would like for you to identify the show on which they appeared. That is, I will name them all but one, because THAT would turn this question into SUCH a 'gimme'!

Got it? Good, here we go.

Jean Hagan - Margaret; loving wife and mother on the program
Sherry Jackson - daughter Terry
Rusty Hamer - son Rusty
Louise Beavers - maid Louise Evans
Nana Bryant - Margaret's mother; a frequent guest on the show
Amanda Randolph - another maid named Louise Evans (due to the prolonged illness of Louise Beavers)
Kathy O'Hara - Marjorie Lord, the new wife, (after the "death" of the previous wife's character, Margaret)
Angela Cartwright - Linda, Marjorie's daughter

Now, can you correctly identify this show that ran from 1953 until 1964?
Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Originally this show was a radio program that had begun in 1930 and ended in 1945. Later, the television show which adopted the same name and concept aired from 1952 until 1975 (451 episodes) and had a variety of different hosts. The stories used on the show were based on actual events.

I am going to give you the names of the hosts in the order in which they appeared on the show; all that you have to do is identify this long-running Western series.

Stanley Andrews
Ronald Reagan
Robert Taylor
Dale Robertson
Merle Haggard
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Question 8 of 10
8. This laid back, sometimes bumbling, yet lovable detective ALWAYS got his man (or woman). This in spite of the fact (or often BECAUSE of it) that he was self-effacing and seemingly absent-minded as he plodded along solving crimes. The show in which he starred was set in a sort of "revolving door" format, with two or three other shows sharing the time slot on NBC each week in the 1970s. You must have figured out that I am referring to Peter Falk in his role as "Columbo", but my question is this: What was his character's FIRST name? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. "Art Linkletter's House Party" was an early show that I loved to watch, especially for the segment of the show called "Kids Say The Darndest Things". Some of the most hilarious (and sometimes, QUITE embarrassing) things would be said on the show. I imagine that many parents were chagrined to know what their children told the world about them or what their offspring might imagine "reality" to be!

Originally broadcast on CBS radio in 1945, before enjoying its run on television, can you tell me in what year it first began broadcasting on T.V.?
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Question 10 of 10
10. Peggy Fair was the secretary of a private investigator. His name was Joe Mannix, a role played by Mike Connors. Can you tell me who played the part of the character Peggy? Hint



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1. The character of Kate Bradley, the proprietor of The Shady Rest Hotel on CBS's sitcom "Petticoat Junction", was played by a lady who had previously portrayed the character of Blanche Morton on the "George Burns and Gracie Allen Show". She had also played the part of Pearl Bodine on "The Beverly Hillbillies", and had been the voice of Betty Rubble on "The Flintstones" during its initial four seasons. Who was this extremely versatile actress?

Answer: Beatrice Benaderet

Beatrice (Bea) Benaderet played Kate Bradley on "Petticoat Junction" and had a rather impressive list of earlier works in her repertoire. Not only had she done a great deal of voice work in animated cartoons in the 1940s and 1950s, including the voice of Granny, Tweety Bird's owner in the Warner Brothers cartoons, she had also worked in early radio, specifically on "Fibber McGee and Molly", where she had been the voice of Millicent Carstairs.

She had played the parts of Gertrude Gearshift on the Jack Benny program. Eve Goodwin on "The Great Gildersleeve", was an occasional guest on "Amos and Andy", and had appeared in the 1938 version of "A Christmas Carol".
This amazingly versatile actress died of lung cancer and pneumonia on October 13, 1968, and shocking as it may seem, her second husband, Eugene Twombly died from a heart attack on the same day as her funeral.

(Source of information: Wikipedia)
2. "Combat!" was an early 1960s T.V. show that was based on a fictitious U.S. Army unit's WW2 experiences, and had a guest star listing that reads almost like a T.V. version of "Who's Who". Guests on the program included folks like Ted Knight, Frank Gorshin, Lee Marvin, James Coburn, Telly Savalas, Luise Rainer, Charles Bronson, Richard Basehart, Eddie Albert, James Caan, Jeffrey Hunter, Leonard Nimoy, Warren Spahn, Frankie Avalon, Sal Mineo, Claude Akins, Mike Farrell, Beau Bridges, John Cassavetes, Robert Duvall, Roddy McDowell, Mickey Rooney, James Whitmore, Dennis Hopper, and Dean Stockwell. Who played the part of one of the show's regular characters, Sergeant Chip Saunders?

Answer: Vic Morrow

The series "Combat!" was a one-hour television show that followed the actions of a fictional military unit in France during WWII. The show ran from 1962-1967. Rick Jason, who played the part of the platoon leader, 2nd Lt. Gil Hanley and Vic Morrow, who starred as Sgt. Chip Saunders, split the top of the opening credits between them. Each one had exactly 76 times in the top billing slot during the course of the program.

Vic Morrow's first movie role was in 1955's "The Blackboard Jungle", after which he moved onto television roles.

In 1982, while involved in filming for the movie "The Twilight Zone", he and two small children, ages 6 and 7, were killed in a freak accident that involved a helicopter crashing on top of them during the filming.

Buddy Ebsen starred as Jed Clampett in "The Beverly Hillbillies", Frank Sutton played Sergeant Vince Carter on "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C." and Adam West starred on the show, "Batman".

Source of information: Wikipedia
3. Born in 1917, this Broadway, radio, and later, television actor got his start in acting in 1937 at the Pasadena Playhouse. He had been born in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada, and traveled to China with his parents as a youngster, but after his parent's divorce, his mother took him and his two siblings to Vallejo, California. He played the part of Steve Martin (no, not THAT one!) in two different "Godzilla" movies, as well as what were probably his most famous T.V. roles: those of Robert T. Ironside and Perry Mason. Who was this man who, when he got old enough to help his mother out financially, took such diverse jobs as a ranch hand, a deputy sheriff, a photo salesman, and even worked for a time as a night club singer?

Answer: Raymond Burr

Raymond (Ray) Burr was born Raymond William Stacy Burr. He had originally been considered for the role of Marshall Matt Dillon on T.V.'s "Gunsmoke", but he, like the man who had been the radio voice of Matt Dillon, William Conrad, were both deemed to be too overweight to be believable in the role. James Arness eventually took the part.

Raymond Burr died of cancer in 1993.

Source of information: Wikipedia
4. The future host of two television series, "The Twilight Zone" and "Night Gallery", had been in the U.S. Army, serving in the Pacific Theater of Operations during WWII. For his services, he was awarded the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star, and the Philippine Liberation Medal. Who was this former soldier-turned-scriptwriter?

Answer: Rod Serling

On October 2, 1959, the first broadcast episode of Rodman (Rod) Edward Serling's series "The Twilight Zone" was aired on CBS.

Rod Serling later hosted "Night Gallery", but without the same amount of freedom of creativity that he had enjoyed in the series "The Twilight Zone".

Steven Spielberg got his directorial debut on TV when he was hired to direct the pilot episode of "Night Gallery", in 1969. This episode was called "Eyes", and featured Joan Crawford in one of her last appearances before her death.

Source of information: Wikipedia
5. What's this? Yet another Canadian actor? You bet! Lyon Hyman Grinovski was a quite well known and recognizable actor, but of course, with a bit of a different stage name. After all, whoever heard of Lyon Grinovski? He was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada as the son of Jewish immigrants from Russia. He once was an news anchorman on the CBC News, and became known as "The Voice Of Canada". In 1964, he had a U.S. number one hit single recording called "Ringo", a song based on the life of outlaw Johnny Ringo. In 1977, he played the role of John Reynolds on the mini-series "Roots" as the first master of the slave, Kunta Kinte. I could share some other dead give-away information with you, but what would be the fun of that? Who was this Canadian actor, who played the role of a father figure in many of his shows?

Answer: Lorne Greene

Okay, so I deliberately withheld the information that Lorne Greene played on the long-running Western "Bonanza" as Ben Cartwright, and on "Battlestar Galactica" as Commander Adama. And then you wouldn't have had any reason to stop and ponder it over, now would you?

In 1957 he played the prosecutor in the movie "Peyton Place" and later still appeared in two Broadway productions. His many other appearances, both on the silver screen and on television are simply too numerous to mention in this small space.

Lorne Greene had two children (twins Belinda and Charles) from his first marriage and one daughter (Gillian) from his second marriage.

Source of information: Wikipedia
6. Something a bit different here... I am going to name some characters that appeared on a particular television series and I would like for you to identify the show on which they appeared. That is, I will name them all but one, because THAT would turn this question into SUCH a 'gimme'! Got it? Good, here we go. Jean Hagan - Margaret; loving wife and mother on the program Sherry Jackson - daughter Terry Rusty Hamer - son Rusty Louise Beavers - maid Louise Evans Nana Bryant - Margaret's mother; a frequent guest on the show Amanda Randolph - another maid named Louise Evans (due to the prolonged illness of Louise Beavers) Kathy O'Hara - Marjorie Lord, the new wife, (after the "death" of the previous wife's character, Margaret) Angela Cartwright - Linda, Marjorie's daughter Now, can you correctly identify this show that ran from 1953 until 1964?

Answer: Make Room For Daddy

"The Danny Thomas Show", starring who else but entertainer Danny Thomas, originally aired for its first three seasons with the title "Make Room For Daddy".

The premise of the show was a rather simple one: Daddy (Danny Thomas) was a busy man, singing for his family's income at a nightclub. This job left little quality time for his family, and as a result, often led to moments of hilarity as he tried to balance work and family, frequently creating further conflict with both.

His earlier works for the medium of radio included "The Bickersons", "The Baby Snooks Show", and appearances on "The Big Show", which was hosted by Tallulah Bankhead.

A renowned philanthropist and confirmed Catholic, he founded St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. At the urging of Samuel Stritch, a native of Tennessee, (who served as Danny's spiritual advisor), Danny heeded his request to locate the hospital in Memphis.

Danny Thomas died of heart failure at the age of 79, on February 6, 1991 and his body was laid to rest in a mausoleum on the grounds of St. Jude's in Memphis.

Source of information: Wikipedia
7. Originally this show was a radio program that had begun in 1930 and ended in 1945. Later, the television show which adopted the same name and concept aired from 1952 until 1975 (451 episodes) and had a variety of different hosts. The stories used on the show were based on actual events. I am going to give you the names of the hosts in the order in which they appeared on the show; all that you have to do is identify this long-running Western series. Stanley Andrews Ronald Reagan Robert Taylor Dale Robertson Merle Haggard

Answer: Death Valley Days

Twenty Mule Team Borax was the proud sponsor of the television series "Death Valley Days". Its first host was also its longest serving one. Stanley Andrews, "The Old Ranger", served in that capacity from 1952 until 1965.

Ronald Reagan, who of course later served two terms as U.S. President, was the host of the series from 1963-1965.

Robert Taylor was the host from 1965-1968; Dale Robertson, from 1969-1970, and finally, country musician Merle Haggard hosted "Death Valley Days" in 1975.

Source of information: Wikipedia
8. This laid back, sometimes bumbling, yet lovable detective ALWAYS got his man (or woman). This in spite of the fact (or often BECAUSE of it) that he was self-effacing and seemingly absent-minded as he plodded along solving crimes. The show in which he starred was set in a sort of "revolving door" format, with two or three other shows sharing the time slot on NBC each week in the 1970s. You must have figured out that I am referring to Peter Falk in his role as "Columbo", but my question is this: What was his character's FIRST name?

Answer: Frank

Lieutenant Frank Columbo was indeed a role played by Peter Falk, a native of New York, born to Jewish parents.

Peter's right eye was removed in early childhood due to a cancer called "retinoblastoma" that affects the retina of the eye. It is a rapidly developing cancer, but with early attention, is almost completely curable with a cure rate of 95-98%.

The two other original shows on NBC's Sunday Mystery Movie were "McMillan and Wife" (starring Rock Hudson and Susan Saint James) and "McCloud" (with Dennis Weaver); "Hec Ramsey" (Richard Boone) was a successful later addition to the alternating line-up - so successful, in fact, that it became the only one of the original or follow-up shows to become a free standing show in its own right.

Source of information: Wikipedia
9. "Art Linkletter's House Party" was an early show that I loved to watch, especially for the segment of the show called "Kids Say The Darndest Things". Some of the most hilarious (and sometimes, QUITE embarrassing) things would be said on the show. I imagine that many parents were chagrined to know what their children told the world about them or what their offspring might imagine "reality" to be! Originally broadcast on CBS radio in 1945, before enjoying its run on television, can you tell me in what year it first began broadcasting on T.V.?

Answer: 1952

In 1945, "House Party" was first aired on radio. It began as a television broadcast in 1952 and aired its last episode in 1969. As a talk show, it could only be classified as a raging success, with a variety of different "little things" that made it appealing to a wide range audience.

Probably its most renowned segment was called "Kids Say The Darndest Things"; at least that is what *I* remember best about it. I was just a little kid in the early '60s, and that was my favorite part of the show.

Two books were spawned, just from that part of the show: 1957's "Kids Say The Darndest Things" and the sequel "Kids STILL Say The Darndest Things" in 1961.

Art Linkletter had interviewed nearly twenty-five THOUSAND children during the course of the show. I'd like to share a few of their words of "wisdom" with you:

Art Linkletter: "What would you like to be when you grow up to be a grown man?
Male Child Respondent: " A bus driver or a pilot."
Art: "Well, let's suppose you become a pilot and what if all four engines stop working at the same time. What would you do?
Respondent: (without hesitation, bowing his head,) "Our father, which art in heaven..."

Art: "What does your Daddy do?"
Female Respondent: "He raises funds."
Art: "So he is a fundraiser. Gee, that's wonderful. Who's he raising funds for?"
Respondent: "Himself."

Art: "By the way, who's the boss at your house; your mother or your dad?"
Male respondent: "Both of 'em."
Art: "Hey-ey; you're a diplomat are ya?"
Respondent: "No, I'm a Catholic Baptist."

Art: "What's the hardest thing in school for you?"
Male Respondent: "Buttoning my pants."

(Thought you might get a kick out of these!)

Sources of information: Wikipedia and "Kids Say The Darndest Things".
10. Peggy Fair was the secretary of a private investigator. His name was Joe Mannix, a role played by Mike Connors. Can you tell me who played the part of the character Peggy?

Answer: Gail Fisher

Gail Fisher made her first appearance on television in 1960 on the show "Play Of The Week". The program "Mannix" was in its second season (1968) before she came aboard, but in 1970 Gail Fisher became the first black female to ever win an Emmy Award, for her role on the show. Her character, Peggy, was a 'police officer's widow', and because of her superb acting skills, Gail Fisher became one of the first of African-Americans to land a non-comedic role on a television series.

Gail Fisher died in 2000, but her legacy lives on as an icon who helped to pave the way for other African-Americans to star in serious roles in television.

Source of information: Wikipedia
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