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"Here Come The Brides" Part 1 Trivia Quiz

These are general trivia questions about the TV show, "Here Come The Brides", that was on the air from 1968-1971. They should be fairly easy if you remember this wonderful show!

A multiple-choice quiz by kcm44. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
kcm44

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
136,104

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1131

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Question 1 of 10

1. What town did "Here Come The Brides" take place in? Hint

Portland

Boston

San Francisco

Seattle

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Question 2 of 10

2. Three brothers ran a logging company on this show. What was their last name? Hint

Cartwright

Stempel

Bolt

Hatfield

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the name of the only saloon in town? Hint

Carlotta's

The Shamus O'Flynn

The Red Rose Saloon

Lottie's

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Question 4 of 10

4. The actress who played Lottie was: Hint

Joan Blondell

Betty White

Bridget Hanley

Joan Bennett

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many seasons did "Here Come The Brides" stay on the air? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Bridget Hanley played the leader of the "Brides." Her character was a feisty redhead named: Hint

Candy Pruitt

Candy Perkins

Mandy Pruitt

Biddie Cloom

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Question 7 of 10

7. Captain Roland Francis Clancey was a lovable, gruff, old sea captain who had a weakness. What was it? Hint

Women

Whiskey

Food

San Francisco

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of the town in New England that the brides came from? Hint

Boston

Portsmouth

Lowell

New Bedford

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Question 9 of 10

9. Aaron Stempel made a bet with the Bolt brothers that they would bring back 100 girls and keep them in Seattle for one whole year. What did the Bolts stand to lose if they failed? Hint

Bridal Veil Mountain

$10,000

A sawmill

A fleet of ships

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Question 10 of 10

10. Biddie Cloom was well known for many things, but which of the following was her funniest trait? Hint

Her hair.

Her laugh.

Her big feet.

Poor cooking skills.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What town did "Here Come The Brides" take place in?

Answer: Seattle

The show was based on the true story of brides being brought to Seattle from New England because of the shortage of women after the Civil War.

2. Three brothers ran a logging company on this show. What was their last name?

Answer: Bolt

The Bolt brothers were the main male characters and very easy on the eye!

3. What was the name of the only saloon in town?

Answer: Lottie's

The saloon/hotel was run by Lottie Hatfield and was the center of activity in Seattle.

4. The actress who played Lottie was:

Answer: Joan Blondell

Joan Blondell was a brilliant actress and one of the early "blonde bombshell" actresses when she was young. She was the only big name when the show was cast.

5. How many seasons did "Here Come The Brides" stay on the air?

Answer: 2

There were only two seasons and 52 episodes from 1968-1971. What were they thinking when they canceled it?

6. Bridget Hanley played the leader of the "Brides." Her character was a feisty redhead named:

Answer: Candy Pruitt

Candy led the brides in many interesting adventures and frequently butted heads with Jason Bolt.

7. Captain Roland Francis Clancey was a lovable, gruff, old sea captain who had a weakness. What was it?

Answer: Whiskey

No one loved a drink as much as the dear old Captain and he could be persuaded to do almost anything by anyone buying the drinks!

8. What is the name of the town in New England that the brides came from?

Answer: New Bedford

In real life, the town that brides were found was Lowell, Massachusetts.

9. Aaron Stempel made a bet with the Bolt brothers that they would bring back 100 girls and keep them in Seattle for one whole year. What did the Bolts stand to lose if they failed?

Answer: Bridal Veil Mountain

During the first season of the show, there were many plots centered around Stempel trying to find a way to make sure he won that bet!

10. Biddie Cloom was well known for many things, but which of the following was her funniest trait?

Answer: Her laugh.

Biddie was probably the funniest character on the show. She had a crazy infectious laugh. She was also famous for her strawberry rhubarb pie.

Source: Author kcm44

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