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1. He was badly wounded... the only survivor of the ambush of his detachment of Texas Rangers. After Tonto nursed him back to health he went on to become "The Lone Ranger." What gang was responsible for that massacre?
2. Though best remembered for "The Honeymooners" Jackie Gleason actually made his first venture into series TV playing this title character.
3. Sgt. Joe Friday and Frank Smith wasn't TV's only tough police duo - there was also Det. Lt. Ben Guthrie and Inspector Matt Greb. On what show would we find them tracking down the criminals of the day?
4. Lots of great westerns back then. Maybe the best of them was "Gunsmoke." Marshall Dillion, Doc Adams, Kitty Russell and Chester.... say, what was Chester's last name anyway?
5. One of the best loved shows of the early '50s was "Mama" (aka "I Remember Mama"). It followed the lives of a Norwegian family in 1910s San Francisco. Along with Mama and Papa there were the children Katrin, Dagmar, and Nels. What future TV star portrayed Nels?
6. "The Liberace Show" was reportedly attracting as many as 30 million viewers in the mid-50s. Along with his musical expertise, Liberace was also known for his glamor, glitz, clever repartee, and this item which always occupied a spot on his piano.
7. "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" ran from 1952 to early 1966. This rather bland comedy series supposedly traced the life of Ozzie Nelson, wife Harriet and sons David and Ricky. Who played their son Ricky?
8. The pleasant family comedy "December Bride," starring Spring Byington, ran for five years in the mid-'50s. When the show ended there was a show spun off. What was it?
9. Lord Athol Layton, Lord James Blears, and Baron Michelle Leone made frequent appearances on television during the '50s. Where would you find these gentlemen?
10. "Plunk your magic twanger, Froggy!" On what show would you hear such a strange request?
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