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Television Westerns Trivia Quiz

Television has had a love-hate relationship with westerns over the years. Can you guess the western I'm going to describe?

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

Author
laughinggirl

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
122,423

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2348

Last 3 plays: Guest 98 (10/10), Guest 47 (7/10), Guest 68 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. This western was about a group of men herding 3,000 head of cattle to market. Hint

Rawhide

Bonanza

Wagon Train

Cowpoke

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Question 2 of 10

2. This western was about a wealthy family led by the mother, Victoria. She had three sons, one daughter, and the illegitimate son of her dead husband to look after.

Answer: (three words)

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Question 3 of 10

3. This was the longest running western, and one of the longest-running programs on television. It was about the marshal of Dodge City and his fight for justice in that town.

Answer: (one word)

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Question 4 of 10

4. This late 50's western comedy featured the adventures of Bret and his brother Bart. Hint

Young Maverick

Maverick

Bret Maverick

Bret and Bart

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Question 5 of 10

5. Hugh O'Brian portrayed the title character in this series about one of the West's greatest legends. Hint

Bat Masterson

The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp

Davy Crockett

The Gunfights of Jesse James

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Question 6 of 10

6. This western followed the joys and hardships of heading to a new frontier out West after the American Civil War. Was this series called "The Oregon Trail"?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. This western was about a father and his three sons and their ranch, the Ponderosa.

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these movie westerns was made into a series? Hint

The Searchers

Rooster Cogburn

True Grit

The Magnificent Seven

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Question 9 of 10

9. This quirky western followed the adventures of two secret service agents. Hint

Adventures in the Wild, Wild West

The Wild, Wild West

Guns of Paradise

Outlaws

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Question 10 of 10

10. This series recounts the adventures of another legendary figure of the old West, but stayed away from his famous and heroic death. Hint

The Adventures of Jim Bowie

The Adventures of Kit Carson

Davy Crockett

Wild Bill Hickock

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Most Recent Scores

Today : Guest 98: 10/10
Apr 06 2024 : Guest 47: 7/10
Mar 30 2024 : Guest 68: 10/10
Mar 27 2024 : Guest 104: 9/10
Mar 25 2024 : Guest 172: 8/10
Mar 25 2024 : Guest 69: 9/10
Mar 20 2024 : Guest 209: 8/10
Mar 17 2024 : Guest 50: 9/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This western was about a group of men herding 3,000 head of cattle to market.

Answer: Rawhide

"Rawhide" ran from 1959 through 1965. Clint Eastwood starred in this series as Rowdy Yates.

2. This western was about a wealthy family led by the mother, Victoria. She had three sons, one daughter, and the illegitimate son of her dead husband to look after.

Answer: The Big Valley

On the air from 1965 to 1969, "The Big Valley" starred Barbra Stanwyck, Lee Majors, and Linda Evans.

3. This was the longest running western, and one of the longest-running programs on television. It was about the marshal of Dodge City and his fight for justice in that town.

Answer: Gunsmoke

"Gunsmoke" ran from 1955 to 1975 and has had numerous reunion movies. John Wayne was originally offered the role of Matt Dillon, but he suggested his friend, James Arness.

4. This late 50's western comedy featured the adventures of Bret and his brother Bart.

Answer: Maverick

"Maverick" ran from 1957 to 1962. James Garner only stayed with the series through 1960, but he continued with the series in television movies, the sequel "Bret Maverick" and the movie "Maverick". "Young Maverick" was also a spin-off of the show.

5. Hugh O'Brian portrayed the title character in this series about one of the West's greatest legends.

Answer: The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp

Running from 1957 to 1961, "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" followed the legendary marshall and his brothers in their exploits.

6. This western followed the joys and hardships of heading to a new frontier out West after the American Civil War. Was this series called "The Oregon Trail"?

Answer: No

This was actually the very popular series "Wagon Train". "Wagon Train" lasted from 1957 to 1965.

7. This western was about a father and his three sons and their ranch, the Ponderosa.

Answer: Bonanza

"Bonanza" ran from 1957 to 1973 and starred Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker, and Pernell Roberts.

8. Which of these movie westerns was made into a series?

Answer: The Magnificent Seven

"The Magnificent Seven" ran for two seasons and only kept two of the original characters, Vin and Chris Larabee. Robert Vaughn appeared in several episodes as Judge Travis, and he was one of the original cast in the movie. "Rooster Cogburn" was actually a sequel to "True Grit" both of which starred John Wayne.

9. This quirky western followed the adventures of two secret service agents.

Answer: The Wild, Wild West

"The Wild, Wild West" featured Robert Conrad and Ross Martin. It ran from 1965 to 1969.

10. This series recounts the adventures of another legendary figure of the old West, but stayed away from his famous and heroic death.

Answer: The Adventures of Jim Bowie

"The Adventures of Jim Bowie" ran from 1956 to 1958 and starred Scott Forbes.

All info courtesy of tvtomes.com

Source: Author laughinggirl

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