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"Wild, Wild West " Trivia Quiz

General questions on the popular 60's TV series.

A multiple-choice quiz by mike29th. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
mike29th

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
237,904

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1717

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (8/10), Guest 172 (7/10), Guest 70 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The first episode of "Wild, Wild West" introduced the audience to what style of travel used by the secret agents? Hint

ship

hot air balloon

stagecoach

private train

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which actor starred as secret agent James T. West? Hint

Ross Martin

Rory Calhoun

Robert Conrad

William Conrad

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Question 3 of 10

3. West's partner, Artemus Gordon, was played by who? Hint

Charles Aidman

Alan Hale Jr.

William Schallert

Ross Martin

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Question 4 of 10

4. Agent James West was always getting something out of his sleeve at just the right moment. What did he never get out of his sleeve? Hint

ace of spades

vial of acid

derringer

climbing claws

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Question 5 of 10

5. The pilot episode, "The Night of the Inferno" featured which actress who would later go on to TV stardom in a sitcom? Hint

Penny Marshall

Suzanne Pleshette

Suzanne Sommers

Florence Henderson

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Question 6 of 10

6. Michael Dunn played which "Wild, Wild West" villain? Hint

Dr. Miguelito Loveless

Zack Slade

Count Manzeppi

Furman Crotty

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which actor did not appear in an episode of the "Wild, Wild West"? Hint

Sammy Davis, Jr.

Carroll O'Connor

Peter Lawford

Frank Sinatra

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Question 8 of 10

8. Artemus Gordon was the master of disguise. Who did Gordon not impersonate on the show? Hint

General Robert E. Lee

Ned Bluntline

General Grant

General Sherman

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which "Bonanza" regular appeared as a villain in an episode of the "Wild, Wild West." Hint

Dan Blocker

Lorne Greene

Michael Landon

Pernell Roberts

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Question 10 of 10

10. The "Wild, Wild West" was canceled in 1969 because of network concerns about excessive what? Hint

nudity

cost

profanity

violence

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 06 2024 : Guest 73: 8/10
Apr 06 2024 : Guest 172: 7/10
Apr 05 2024 : Guest 70: 9/10
Mar 28 2024 : Guest 97: 9/10
Mar 25 2024 : Guest 174: 7/10
Mar 16 2024 : Guest 174: 10/10
Mar 15 2024 : Guest 174: 9/10
Mar 15 2024 : Guest 207: 9/10
Mar 14 2024 : Guest 73: 9/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The first episode of "Wild, Wild West" introduced the audience to what style of travel used by the secret agents?

Answer: private train

The first episode aired on Sept. 17, 1965 in black and white.

2. Which actor starred as secret agent James T. West?

Answer: Robert Conrad

Rory Calhoun was hired for the West role first, but CBS fired him before production began.

3. West's partner, Artemus Gordon, was played by who?

Answer: Ross Martin

The other three actors played West's partners in several episodes while Ross Martin was recovering from a heart attack.

4. Agent James West was always getting something out of his sleeve at just the right moment. What did he never get out of his sleeve?

Answer: ace of spades

All of West's and Gordon's devices were made at CBS's prop shop.

5. The pilot episode, "The Night of the Inferno" featured which actress who would later go on to TV stardom in a sitcom?

Answer: Suzanne Pleshette

Bob Newhart's wife on the "Bob Newhart Show".

6. Michael Dunn played which "Wild, Wild West" villain?

Answer: Dr. Miguelito Loveless

Dr. Miguelito Loveless appeared in 10 episodes.

7. Which actor did not appear in an episode of the "Wild, Wild West"?

Answer: Frank Sinatra

Sammy Davis, Jr. and Peter Lawford both appeared in "The Night of the Returning Dead". Carroll O'Connor in "The Night of the Ready-Made Corpse".

8. Artemus Gordon was the master of disguise. Who did Gordon not impersonate on the show?

Answer: General Sherman

Ross Martin would read the script for the episode and then sketch on the back the way he though his character should look.

9. Which "Bonanza" regular appeared as a villain in an episode of the "Wild, Wild West."

Answer: Pernell Roberts

Pernell Roberts appeared in "The Night of the Firebrand" as Sean O'Reilly.

10. The "Wild, Wild West" was canceled in 1969 because of network concerns about excessive what?

Answer: violence

The last episode to air was "The Night of the Plague" on 4/04/69.

Source: Author mike29th

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