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Oh Pancho, Oh Cisco Trivia Quiz

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How well do you know your 1950's to early 1960's television westerns? Unless you are old, this quiz will be challenging.

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

Author
PackerDoc

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
412,489

Updated
Apr 29 23

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Based on a character from O. Henry's 1907 short story, what TV western that ran from 1950-1956 was the first to be filmed in color? Hint

"The Cisco Kid"

"Cheyenne"

"Wanted Dead or Alive"

"Have Gun, Will Travel"

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Question 2 of 10

2. Airing from 1955 to 1962, "Cheyenne" ran for 107 episodes. What actor was the star of "Cheyenne"? Hint

Clint Walker

Gene Autry

Chuck Connors

Lorne Greene

3. "Have Gun, Will Travel" ran from 1957-1962 featuring the protagonist, Paladin, a highly educated intellectual who supports himself as a bounty hunter. A distant relative of a man known for a coonskin cap, what actor played Paladin? Hint

Fess Parker

Richard Boone

Clint Eastwood

Steve McQueen

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Question 4 of 10

4. This series ran on television from 1949-1957. The title character was played by Clayton Moore, except for the third season when John Hart assumed the title role. Who is that masked man? Hint

"The Cisco Kid"

"Zorro"

"The Green Hornet"

"The Lone Ranger"

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the TV series, "The Cisco Kid" (1950-1956), what was the name of Cisco's horse? Hint

Loco

Silver

Wildfire

Diablo

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Sky King" was a western featuring an airplane. What was the name of the airplane on "Sky King"? Hint

Schuyler "Sky" King

Skylark

Songbird

Nellybelle

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Question 7 of 10

7. Despite being an avid motorcycle and auto racer, "LeMans" was not a smash hit for Steve McQueen and left audiences wanting. He received his only Academy Award nomination for a war movie, "The Sand Pebbles". What TV western brought him to prominence playing Josh Randall, a bounty hunter? Hint

"Branded"

"The Rifleman"

"Death Valley Days"

"Wanted Dead or Alive"

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Question 8 of 10

8. Peter Graves is most recognizable as Jim Phelps of the 1960's series "Mission: Impossible" and as Captain Clarence Oveur in "Airplane!" (1980). He also had a memorable role in the 1953 film, "Stalag 17". However, his work may be overshadowed by his 6'7" older brother who starred in a long-running TV Western series. Who is the famous brother? Hint

John Wayne

Chuck Connors

James Arness

Lee Van Cleef

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Question 9 of 10

9. The TV series "Maverick", a uniquely comedic western, ran from 1957-1962, alternately featured Brett Maverick, Bart Maverick, Beau Maverick, or Brent Maverick. Which of the following actors did NOT play one of the aforementioned roles? Hint

James Garner

Roger Moore

Slim Pickens

Jack Kelly

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Question 10 of 10

10. "The Deputy" ran from 1959-1961 with Allen Case as Deputy Clay McCord. Better known as a movie star, what Academy Award winning actor played Chief Marshall Simon Fry, but actually only starred in 6 of the 39 episodes in season 1 and 13 of 37 episodes in season 2? Hint

Gene Hackman

Henry Fonda

Tommy Lee Jones

John Wayne

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Based on a character from O. Henry's 1907 short story, what TV western that ran from 1950-1956 was the first to be filmed in color?

Answer: "The Cisco Kid"

On September 17, 1949, an article in "Billboard" magazine announced that "The Cisco Kid", a long running film and radio series, would be brought to television and filmed in 16mm color. A total of 156 episodes were filmed.

2. Airing from 1955 to 1962, "Cheyenne" ran for 107 episodes. What actor was the star of "Cheyenne"?

Answer: Clint Walker

In the title role of Cheyenne Bodie, Norman Eugene "Clint" Walker stood 6'6" tall with rugged good looks. He occasionally sang on the show and released an album of ballads and traditional songs.

Answer: Richard Boone

Born in 1917, Richard Boone was a distant relative of American frontiersman Daniel Boone. Both his holster and his business card were adorned with a chess piece, a knight. His business card read "Have Gun, Will Travel Wire Paladin San Francisco"

4. This series ran on television from 1949-1957. The title character was played by Clayton Moore, except for the third season when John Hart assumed the title role. Who is that masked man?

Answer: "The Lone Ranger"

Jay Silverheels played Tonto in the television series. The Lone Ranger's white stallion, Silver, was played by Silver Chief in "The Lone Ranger" (1938) and "The Lone Ranger Rides Again" (1939), but was replaced by White Cloud for the 1949-1954 television series.

5. In the TV series, "The Cisco Kid" (1950-1956), what was the name of Cisco's horse?

Answer: Diablo

Pancho's horse was named Loco. In the 1950-1956 TV series, Pancho was played by Leo Carrillo. Duncan Renaldo played Cisco in the TV series, but earlier films also featured Warner Baxter, Gilbert Roland, and Caesar Romero in the title role. Caesar Romero appeared in over 100 films and made dozens of TV appearances but may be best remembered by fans as The Joker from the 1966-1968 "Batman" series which starred Adam West.

6. "Sky King" was a western featuring an airplane. What was the name of the airplane on "Sky King"?

Answer: Songbird

"Sky King" ran from 1952-1959, initially using a twin-engine Cessna T-50 as Songbird. It was replaced in later seasons with another twin-engine Cessna Model 310B. Nellybelle was the name of the Jeep on "The Roy Rogers Show". Schuyler "Sky" King was the show's protagonist.

Answer: "Wanted Dead or Alive"

The Josh Randall character was introduced in an episode of "Trackdown" starring Robert Culp and spun-off into a series. Robert Culp may be better known as intelligence agent; Kelly Robinson on "I Spy" from 1963-1965. He was nominated for an Emmy award each of the three seasons but lost to his co-star Bill Cosby who played agent Alexander Scott.

Answer: James Arness

Born James King Aurness in Minneapolis, Minnesota, James Arness was the older brother of Peter Duesler Aurness, stage name Peter Graves. Prior to his 20-year run on "Gunsmoke", James Arness appeared in an episode of "The Lone Ranger" in 1950.

Answer: Slim Pickens

The recurring character of Doc Holliday was played by Gerald Mohr and Peter Breck. James Garner doubled as his father, Beau 'Pappy' Maverick. Jack Kelly doubled as Uncle Bentley Maverick.

Answer: Henry Fonda

Henry Fonda won the Best Actor Oscar for 1981's "On Golden Pond", his last motion picture. 1981-1982 were golden years, also winning the Golden Globe for Best Actor. Katherine Hepburn also won as Best Actress. Henry Fonda was the father of actress Jane Fonda who also appeared in "On Golden Pond". Jane was nominated for Best Supporting Actress. Peter Fonda, son of Henry, was father to Bridget Fonda. Peter is perhaps best known for starring in "Easy Rider" (1969).

Source: Author PackerDoc

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