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1. One of the most popular shows of the 1950's was "Your Show Of Shows" with Sid Caesar and Imogene Coca. But when it first aired in October of 1949, what was it called?
2. Clarabell the Clown on "Howdy Doody" never spoke...only honked a horn.
3. One of the most popular shows of the '50's (and one of the tackiest in TV history) had four women come before host Jack Bailey and tell tales of woe, usually accompanied by a flood of tears. The winner, chosen by audience applause, received several gifts and a moment of happiness in her otherwise miserable life. What was the name of this program?
4. "This is the city...Los Angeles, California. I work here. I carry a badge." Who spoke these immortal words?
5. Ben Cartwright was father to three rambunctious sons on the popular show "Bonanza." How many wives did Ben outlive?
6. Perry Como was one of the most relaxed, easy-going singers in American pop culture. He hosted an eponymous show in the 1950's, but what was his first television show called?
7. Another popular singer of the 1950's was Dinah Shore. Her program was sponsored by Chevrolet and she made the song "See The U.S.A. In Your Chevrolet" a top-ten hit for many years. What was her signature 'sign-off' gesture?
8. David Brinkley and Chet Huntley were the first TV news 'superstars. Their sign-off, "Goodnight, David...Goodnight, Chet", became one of the most popular phrases in TV history. Chet Huntley broadcast from New York, while David Brinkley was in this city ________.
9. Jack Paar, one of the early hosts of "The Tonight Show" was reprimanded by NBC censors. What was the subject of the joke that caused so many problems?
10. What recognition was given to Gene Roddenberry, the creator of "Star Trek"?
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