Jane Wyatt (1910-2006) was an American actress. She is best known as the housewife and mother (Margaret Anderson) in the TV series "Father Knows Best" which ran on TV from 1954-1960. She co-starred opposite Robert Young, who played her husband James "Jim" Anderson Snr. Billy Gray played James "Bud" Anderson Jnr, Elinor Donohue played Betty "Princess" Anderson and Lauren Chapin played Kathy "Kitten" Anderson.
2. Josh Randall
Answer: Steve McQueen
Steve McQueen (1930-1980) played the role of Josh Randall who was a Confederate veteran bounty hunter in the western TV series "Wanted Dead or Alive" from 1958-1961. Josh Randall had a soft heart and often donated his earnings to the needy. He carried a shortened Winchester Model 1892 carbine called the "Mare's Leg" in a holster.
3. Ethel Mertz
Answer: Vivian Vance
Vivian Vance (1909-1979) was an American singer, television and theatre actress. She is best known as the side-kick (Ethel Mertz) to Lucille Ball in the comedy series "I Love Lucy". In 1954, she was the first actress to win the Emmy Award for Outstanding Support Actress.
4. Bat Masterson
Answer: Gene Barry
Gene Barry (1919-2009) was an American stage, screen, and television actor. From 1958-1961 he played the role of the gambler and dandy Bat Masterson. He also played the role of Amos Burke in the detective series "Burke's Law" (1963-1965).
5. June Cleaver
Answer: Barbara Billingsley
Barbara Billingsley (1915-2010) was an American stage, film and television actress. She is best known for her role as the mother figure June Cleaver in the television series "Leave It To Beaver" (1957-1963) and the sequel "The New Leave It To Beaver" (1983-1989).
6. Mike Nelson
Answer: Lloyd Bridges
Lloyd Bridges (1913-1998) was an American actor who appeared in over 150 movies. He is the father of actors Beau Bridges and Jeff Bridges. Lloyd played the role of United States Navy frogman, Mike Nelson, in the TV series "Sea Hunt" in 155 episodes from 1958-1961.
7. Agent 99
Answer: Barbara Feldon
Barbara Feldon is an American stage and television actress. She is best known for her role as Agent 99 in the comedy series "Get Smart" opposite Don Adams, who was Agent 86: Maxwell Smart.
8. Richard Diamond
Answer: David Janssen
David Janssen (1931-1980) was a film and television actor who is best known for his role as Dr. Richard Kimball in the TV series "The Fugitive" (1963-1967). However, before "The Fugitive" he played the role of the detective Richard Diamond in the TV series "Richard Diamond, Private Detective" (1957-1960).
The show ran for 77 episodes. The show also starred Barbara Bain (later in "Mission Impossible") and Mary Tyler Moore (later in "The Dick Van Dyke Show").
9. Carol Brady
Answer: Florence Henderson
Florence Henderson is an American actress and singer and is best known for her role as the matriarch Carol Brady in the 1969-1974 sitcom "The Brady Bunch". The show revolved around a large family with six children. The show aired from 1969-1974 and is considered one of the last old-style sitcoms.
10. Ben Casey
Answer: Vince Edwards
Vince Edwards (1928-1996) was an American actor, singer and director. He is best known for his role as Dr. Ben Casey in the 1961-1966 medical drama series "Ben Casey". He also starred alongside William Holden and Cliff Robertson in the 1968 war film "The Devil's Brigade".
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