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1. Which 1951 Emmy Award nominated series for "Best Situation Comedy" featured a title character who drove a public transportation vehicle for a living, a group of lodge brothers, a funny family situation, and the characters being involved in a variety of "get rich quick" schemes?
2. The 1959 comedy/drama series, "Hennesey" starred Jackie Cooper in the title role, as a young military doctor who treated both military base personnel and their families. What branch of the military was Lt. Charles J. "Chick" Hennesey a part of?
3. During the early 1950's, what was the name of the fourth television broadcasting network that aired prime time programming with ABC, CBS, and NBC?
4. Which 1950's comedy series was the first to appear on prime time television?
5. Which popular 1959 television series starred Robert Conrad, Connie Stevens, and Anthony Eisley?
6. What was the name of the only 1950's game show to end a season with the top ratings, with a 47.5 share of all television viewing audience in American households, according to the Nielsen TV Ratings?
7. Three of the four lead cast members of the classic show, "I Love Lucy" were nominated for Primetime Emmy Awards during the run of the series. Which cast member did NOT receive a nomination?
8. Which Western series did NOT first appear on prime time network television in 1955?
9. Which comedy series originating in the 1950's enjoyed the longest first run on network television?
10. According to the Nielsen Ratings, which 1950's top rated television series ended a season with the highest share of television viewers, setting a record that has lasted over 50 years?
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