Mixture: Classics Trivia

1. In 1965 Lloyd Bridges starred as an ex-soldier who encounters various problems in his travels. What was he known as?

From Quiz Television - The Stuff We Watched III

Answer: The Loner

In the series "The Loner" Lloyd starred as William Colton, an ex-soldier who wanders the west after the Civil War. This interesting and highly regarded show was written by Rod Serling... of "Twilight Zone" fame. It only lasted one season.

From Quiz Are You Up on Your Classics?

Answer: Taxi

"Taxi" was an ABC sitcom that ran from 1978 to 1982. It centered around a NYC taxi company and the lives of the cabbies. The series was a 18 time Emmy Award winner, and it jumpstarted the careers of several Hollywood superstars.

From Quiz Television - The Stuff We Watched II

Answer: The Ann Sothern Show

Don Porter, Ann Tyrrell, and Ann were the three main performers in both shows. In both series Ann was the clever secretary/assistant, Don was the boss, and Ann was the loopy friend.

From Quiz Television - The Stuff We Watched

Answer: pharmacist

Ellie Walker was to be Andy's steady girlfriend on the show... but suddenly disappeared with no explanation after her twelfth appearance. Ms. Donahue's explanation was that she was having "personal problems" and asked to be released from her contract. After a quiet 1962, she was back on TV and appeared on dozens of shows such as "The Odd Couple", "Many Happy Returns" and many more.

From Quiz The Spice of Life--TV Style

Answer: The Garry Moore Show

"That Wonderful Year" featured songs and sketches relating to a particular year. Garry Moore was a veteran host and his signature crewcut and engaging personality made him one of the most popular and recognizable performers of his time. Three different versions of the show ran between 1950 and 1967 but the most popular was the second version which helped launch the career of Carol Burnett. That version ran from 1958 to 1964.

From Quiz TV Classics of the '50s & '60s-Part III

Answer: Walter Winchell

Walter Winchell (1897-1972) was an American newspaper and radio commentator. It is understood that he was paid $US25,000 per episode (118 episodes) on "The Untouchables". Neville Brand (1920 - 1992) appeared in many episodes as Al Capone. Walter Cronkite (1916-2009) was best known as the anchor-man on the CBS Evening News from 1962-1981. Howard Cosell (1918-1995) was a talk show host and news anchor-man. He was also part of the original team that broadcast Monday Night Football in the USA.

From Quiz When We Had to Get Up to Change the Channel

Answer: Top Cat

"Top Cat" aired on ABC in 1961. Arnold Stang Provided the voice for T.C. who was based on the character of Sergeant Bilko. Maurice Gosfield of "You'll Never Get Rich" does the voice of Benny the Ball.

From Quiz Pioneers of Television

Answer: Danny Thomas

"Make Room for Daddy" started in 1953 and ended in 1965. The show spawned another hit television series, "The Andy Griffith Show," in 1960. Danny Thomas was the father of another television pioneer, Marlo Thomas.

From Quiz Classic Black and White TV Shows

Answer: Marilyn

The character of Marilyn Munster was first played by Beverley Owen and later by Pat Priest. Marilyn lived with her Uncle Herman and Aunt Lily throughout the entire series. She was the only person in the family that was 'normal', but to her family members she suffered a terrible affliction which made her ugly!

From Quiz Old Time TV Characters, Actors, And Shows

Answer: Tightrope

In "Tightrope", Connors played Nick Stone, undercover agent, assigned to investigate and uncover members of criminal gangs. Stone's cover was so deep that many of his fellow law enforcement did not know of him, or his assignment. Stone carried two guns. One weapon was in a shoulder holster that was often found when he was searched by both the good guys and the bad guys. The second gun, a snub nosed revolver, was always tucked in a holster in the small of his back, which on more than one occasion saved his life. Connors as Stone served as narrator for the episodes. "Tightrope" aired for one season (1959-1960), with 37 episodes, all filmed in black and white. ** In case you're wondering about the incorrect answers choices ... "The Line Up" (1954) was a police drama series starring Warner Anderson and Tom Tully. "Cimarron City" (1958) was a western series starring George Montgomery and John Smith. "Shannon" (1961) was a crime drama series starring George Nader and Regis Toomy.

From Quiz Television Firsts 2

Answer: "NBC's Today Show"

"Today" is ranked by "TV Guide" as #17 of the 50 greatest shows of all time. Sigourney Weaver's late dad Pat created this show as well as "The Tonight Show". Over the years there were many controversies like Bryant Gumbel's Memogate who demeaned Willard Scott ("holding us hostage to his bad tastes") and Gene Shallit for his lousy movie reviews. It also had a Today Girl, Estelle Parsons the first, but that ended in 1966 with Barbara Walters who called it a glorified coffee gofer.

From Quiz Television Firsts 1

Answer: "Leave It To Beaver"

The Beaver and Wally had to hide their pet alligator from their parents and so the toilet was the water collection of choice. However, the producers did not want to be crass and ended up only showing the toilet tank not the whole magilla.

From Quiz When We Were Young - TV Shows

Answer: Lost in Space

"Lost in Space" was such a fun show. The plot was that of a family lost in space as a result of the immensely annoying but entertaining Dr. Smith, who is the lovable villain of the piece. Most of the show took place on a planet in the galaxy in which they have crash-landed, but later in the series, the family took off into space again. It starred Guy Williams and June Lockhart as the parents; Mark Goddard and Marta Kriston as the two love interests; Angela Cartwright as the second daughter; Billy Mumy as Will Robinson, the youngest member of the family who is very close to the family robot (a true star), and, in spite of all his faults, also very fond of the troublesome Johnathan Harris as Dr. Zachary Smith. We loved this show as kids. "Danger! Danger, Will Robinson!" (Question and additional information provided by Creedy)

From Quiz Classic American TV Shows - Part 2

Answer: Route 66

George Maharis (Buz Murdock) and Martin Milner (Tod Stiles) played two young men who traveled the U.S.A. in a Chevy Corvette. All episodes were filmed on location wherever the adventure seeking duo chose to stop for a respite.

From Quiz Classic American TV Shows

Answer: Rawhide

Clint Eastwood got his first big break portraying assistant cattle driver Rowdy Yates in this early TV western.

From Quiz Classic TV

Answer: "The Andy Griffith Show"

Andy Griffith played the part of Sheriff Andy Taylor. Don Knotts played the part of Deputy Barney Fife.

From Quiz The Guilden Age of Television

Answer: Ricky Tomlinson

"Brookside" was set in Liverpool and was created by Phil Redmond for the newly launched television company Channel 4 when it went on-air in 1982. The show ran for 20 years and frequently topped the channel's ratings. "Brookside" was based on the lives of residents of a housing estate, Brookside Close, and many scenes were shot either at the location or in the houses themselves. The show was never afraid to reflect social and moral issues. Ricky Tomlinson played Bobby Grant as a working class trade unionist, which reflected his post-acting life when he was a trade union activist. In 1972 he was jailed for two years for conspiracy to intimidate during a trade union dispute. Life after "Brookside", which he left in 1988, included roles in "Cracker", "Mike Bassett: England Manager" and perhaps most famously "The Royle Family", in which he was joined by his "Brookside" screen wife Sheila Johnston. All four of the actors mentioned went on to play TV cops at one stage or another: Tomlinson in "Cracker"; McArdle and Usher in "The Bill" and Emerick in "Last Of The Summer Wine". Other actors to find fame after "Brookside" included Amanda Burton, Nicola Stevenson, Claire Sweeney, Simon O'Brien, Anna Friel, Jennifer Ellison, and Michael Starke. This question brought to you by Darksplash.

From Quiz Christmas TV Specials

Answer: Love letters written by her late husband while they were still courting.

Garfield accidentally finds the letters out in the barn in an old box. Grandma had not seen them in years and she claims they are the best present she received. The special premiered in 1987.

From Quiz Old Television Series on DVD Part 8

Answer: Three's Company

"Three's Company" ran for eight seasons, between 1977 and 1984. It originally starred John Ritter, Joyce DeWitt and Suzanne Somers as the three roommates.

From Quiz Old Television Series on DVD Part 5

Answer: Murder, She Wrote

"Murder, She Wrote" ran for an amazing 12 seasons between 1984 and 1996. Angela Lansbury starred as the insightful Jessica Fletcher for the entire series. With the number of murders that happened around her, it was always amazing that she managed to find people who still wanted to be her friends!

From Quiz Old Television Series on DVD Part 2

Answer: All in the Family

First airing in 1971 and running for nine seasons, "All in the Family" dared to deal with issues that most other shows steered away from. Played by Caroll O'Connor, Archie Bunker was the ultimate bigot and chauvinist, who made us think while he made us laugh. Confrontations with his more liberal thinking daughter and son-in-law made for some excellent television. Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner and Sally Struthers also starred.

From Quiz In Black and White and Living Colour

Answer: 'Your Show of Shows'

'Your Show of Shows' ran from 1950 until 1954, and featured the comedic talents of Sid Caesar, Imogene Coca (she of the plastic face!), Carl Reiner, and Howard Morris, among others. The talented writers were Mel Brooks, Neil Simon, Danny Simon, Larry Gelbart (who later created 'M*A*S*H'), Mel Tolkin and Carl Reiner. There's a widely-held, but erroneous, belief that Woody Allen was one of the writers. Allen wrote for 'Caesar's Hour', which starred Sid Caesar, and ran from 1954-1957. Reiner has said that his stint with 'Your Show of Shows' was the basis for his popular comedy series 'The Dick Van Dyke Show' (in which he played the tyrranical comedy star for whom Dick Van Dyke's character was head writer). Neil Simon based his play 'Laughter of the 23rd Floor' on his experiences as a writer for 'Your Show of Shows', and the show also inspired Mel Brooks' 1982 film 'My Favourite Year'.

From Quiz Classic TV Mix!

Answer: cherry pie

"The Brady Bunch" aired from 1969 to 1974 on ABC, producing 117 colored episodes. Robert Reed and Florence Henderson starred as Mike and Carol Brady. In the series, Mike and Carol, who each had three kids from previous marriages, got married, which left six kids living under one roof. Alice was their faithful housekeeper. Other characters were Sam, Alice's boyfriend; Tiger, the Brady's pet dog; and Oliver, Carol's nephew who stayed with the Bradys in the later episodes. There were several spin-offs, including "The Brady Kids," an animated series about the adventures of the six Brady kids, and "The Brady Brides," which centered around Marcia and Jan Brady and their husbands. Also, there were two feature films: "The Brady Bunch Movie" (1995) and "A Very Brady Sequel" (1996) and a few TV movies, with "A Very Brady Christmas" being the most notable one.

From Quiz TV Gets Real(er)

Answer: Jack Albertson

Long-time film actor Albertson, who died in 1981, played the cranky garage owner and Prinze's boss. It was the first time a Spanish speaking character had a title role in a sitcom. ("Zorro" doesn't count.) James Komack was the producer.

From Quiz TV Obscurum

Answer: an old Confederate soldier

Benny made a career out of bad violin playing, never aging past 39 and being a tightwad in the extreme. His vault was in the basement and did include an alligator pit. But the last obstacle was always an ancient Confederate soldier, sleeping, covered in cobwebs and carrying a rusty old rifle.

From Quiz Oldtime TV Sidekicks

Answer: Pancho

Duncan Renaldo played Cisco and Leo Carrillo played Pancho in this very early western series.

From Quiz Sitcom Special Events : Marriages and Births

Answer: Mary's apartment

With everyone present, of course. Good episode.

From Quiz TV Series That Have Lost Characters

Answer: 6

Roberts decided that he wanted out due to reported creative differences about his character. It was never made clear where Adam went off to, but in season seven reference was made to him living in Paris. "Bonanza" lasted for 14 seasons. Pernell Roberts went on to guest star in many TV shows before starring in the hit "Trapper John, M.D.". Roberts was the third actor to portray the character of Trapper John McIntyre.

From Quiz Dream Sequences In Classic TV

Answer: Danny Thomas

This is the famous episode that features Mary Tyler Moore sliding out of the closet atop a sea of walnuts.

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