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Quiz about Nostalgic Television 1953 Season Premiers

Nostalgic Television - 1953 Season Premiers Quiz

Stalin died and the Korean Conflict ended in 1953, but everyone still loved 'Lucy', the number one show on TV. These ten programs premiered as 'baby boomers' turned eight years old.

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

Author
rblayer

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
166,404

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2041

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 71 (5/10), Guest 24 (10/10), jmel2 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Walter Cronkite hosted this series that focused on historical events. Hint

History Now

Now and Then

You Are There

See It Now

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Question 2 of 10

2. This rocket-belted hero was the "Sky Marshall of the Universe". Hint

Commando Cody

The Space Raider

Rocketman

The Rocketeer

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Question 3 of 10

3. This fine drama series was broadcast live. Hint

Stage One Live

The Drama Hour

The U.S. Steel Hour

Broadway Live

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Question 4 of 10

4. This Edward R. Murrow program took viewers out of the studio to see the news at remote locations. Hint

On the Spot

Be There

See It Now

On Location

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Question 5 of 10

5. This early children show's "Do Bee" entertained and educated millions of young Americans. Hint

Play School

TV Kindergarten

Romper Room

School Time

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Question 6 of 10

6. Reflecting America's 'Red Scare' of the early 1950's, this series was about a U.S. agent spying on the American Communist Party. Hint

Double Agent

I Led Three Lives

Red Agent

The Red Invader

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Question 7 of 10

7. Ghosts, George and Marion Kerby, could only be seen by this stuffy banker. Hint

Cosmo's Ghosts

Ghosts

Topper

The Haunted Man

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Question 8 of 10

8. You needed a piece of plastic for your television screen, and some crayons, to enjoy this early kid's show. Hint

Help Mickey

Space Rangers

Winky-Dink and You

Mighty Manfred

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Question 9 of 10

9. This comedy series was about the office antics of secretary Susie MacNamara. Hint

My Favorite Secretary

Private Secretary

The Salt Mines

Take a Letter

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Question 10 of 10

10. Uncle Tonoose was a hilarious character on this long-running comedy series. Hint

Give Daddy a Break

Daddy's Home

Make Room For Daddy

Move Over Daddy

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Walter Cronkite hosted this series that focused on historical events.

Answer: You Are There

These dramatic reenactments included "The Gettysburg Address", "The Salem Witchcraft Trials" and "The Landing of the Hindenburg" to name but a few.

2. This rocket-belted hero was the "Sky Marshall of the Universe".

Answer: Commando Cody

Judd Holdren played the airborn hero who patrolled the skies.

3. This fine drama series was broadcast live.

Answer: The U.S. Steel Hour

During its ten year run, this respected series presented over 200 plays.

4. This Edward R. Murrow program took viewers out of the studio to see the news at remote locations.

Answer: See It Now

"See It Now" was the television version Murrow's radio program "Hear It Now".

5. This early children show's "Do Bee" entertained and educated millions of young Americans.

Answer: Romper Room

Each show closed with the hostess looking into a mirror and greeting a number of kids at home by name.

6. Reflecting America's 'Red Scare' of the early 1950's, this series was about a U.S. agent spying on the American Communist Party.

Answer: I Led Three Lives

Richard Carlson played Boston ad executive Herbert Philbrick, who was a secret agent for the U.S. Government.

7. Ghosts, George and Marion Kerby, could only be seen by this stuffy banker.

Answer: Topper

Robert Sterling and Anne Jeffreys were the ghosts who made poor Topper's life more interesting that he really wanted. Topper was played by Leo G. Carroll and his wife Henrietta by Lee Patrick.

8. You needed a piece of plastic for your television screen, and some crayons, to enjoy this early kid's show.

Answer: Winky-Dink and You

Millions of kids drew bridges to allow Winky to escape, and then hurriedly erased it before the bad guy arrived.

9. This comedy series was about the office antics of secretary Susie MacNamara.

Answer: Private Secretary

Movie actress Ann Southern played the good-hearted and spirited Susie MacNamara. Veteran movie and televison actor Don Porter played her boss, Peter Sands.

10. Uncle Tonoose was a hilarious character on this long-running comedy series.

Answer: Make Room For Daddy

The Danny Thomas classic series ran for nine seasons. "Ozzie and Harriet" was the longest running sitcom in television history with a fourteen year run, unless you consider "The Simpsons" eighteen years and counting as a sitcom.

Source: Author rblayer

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