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Bob Crane Trivia Quiz

Bob Crane starred as the charismatic Colonel Hogan in the popular TV sitcom "Hogan's Heroes". Sadly, in 1978, he was murdered - a crime that remains unsolved.

A multiple-choice quiz by star_gazer. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
star_gazer

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
342,273

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
339

Last 3 plays: Guest 173 (6/10), Guest 136 (9/10), Guest 172 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Bob Crane was born July 13, 1928 in what Connecticut town? Hint

Stamford

Waterbury

New Haven

Mystic

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Question 2 of 10

2. As a child, what musical instrument did Bob Crane learn to play and excel at? Hint

The piano

The violin

The guitar

The drums

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Question 3 of 10

3. As a young adult, Bob Crane started working in radio. After having jobs in New York and Connecticut, in what California city was he a disk jockey, at KNX radio? Hint

Long Beach

Hollywood

San Diego

Anaheim

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Question 4 of 10

4. Before starring in "Hogan's Heroes", Bob Crane appeared in a number of other TV shows. In which of the following shows did he appear in the most episodes? Hint

The Donna Reed Show

The Twilight Zone

The Dick Van Dyke Show

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1949, Bob married Anne Terzian. The marriage turned sour and, in 1970, he divorced Anne to marry Patricia Olsen AKA Sigrid Valdis. Where did Bob meet Patricia? Hint

She approached him at a racetrack.

They were introduced at a party.

She acted on "Hogan's Heroes".

He met her in a bar.

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Question 6 of 10

6. On June 21, 1948, what branch of the US military did Bob Crane join? Hint

Air Force

Army

Navy

National Guard

7. Although "Hogan's Heroes" was consistently popular, in the Spring of 1971, CBS canceled it. Bob Crane then faced the difficult task of finding new employment as an actor. What was the name of the one other TV show that he would star in? Hint

Superdad

The Bob Crane Show

Gus

Beginner's Luck

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Question 8 of 10

8. Although, as an actor, Bob always had a smile on a face; his personal life was full of problems. What was Bob's addiction, that was the source of most of his problems? Hint

Alcohol

Sex

Drugs

Gambling

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Question 9 of 10

9. Tragically, on June 29th, 1978, Bob Crane's dead body was found in his Scottsdale, Arizona apartment. How was he killed? Hint

Beaten

Stabbed

Shot

Poisoned

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Question 10 of 10

10. Has anyone ever been arrested for Bob Crane's murder? Hint

Yes, a fellow actor from "Hogan's Heroes"

Yes, a photographer friend

No one

Yes, a jealous husband

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Bob Crane was born July 13, 1928 in what Connecticut town?

Answer: Waterbury

Although Bob was born in Waterbury, he grew up in Stamford.

Waterbury is often called "Brass City", because it was the leading US manufacturer of household items made from brass.

In 1692, Stamford had its own mini version of the Salem witch trials. An accused woman, a victim of endless rumors, was forced to endure a strange test that involved her being thrown into deep water, to see if she would sink or float.

2. As a child, what musical instrument did Bob Crane learn to play and excel at?

Answer: The drums

He became so good at playing the drums, that he performed in the youth divisions of both the Connecticut Symphony Orchestra and the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra. Also, the loud drums that were heard at the opening of "Hogan's Heroes" were played by him.

3. As a young adult, Bob Crane started working in radio. After having jobs in New York and Connecticut, in what California city was he a disk jockey, at KNX radio?

Answer: Hollywood

While at KNX, Bob Crane became very popular among the Hollywood area listeners. It was there that he would interview many big name stars, who helped him make connections to the important people in movie and TV.

4. Before starring in "Hogan's Heroes", Bob Crane appeared in a number of other TV shows. In which of the following shows did he appear in the most episodes?

Answer: The Donna Reed Show

Bob was in 63 episodes of the "Donna Reed Show"; he acted as a close friend to the starring couple - Donna and Alex Stone. He only appeared in one episode each for the other three listed TV shows.

5. In 1949, Bob married Anne Terzian. The marriage turned sour and, in 1970, he divorced Anne to marry Patricia Olsen AKA Sigrid Valdis. Where did Bob meet Patricia?

Answer: She acted on "Hogan's Heroes".

Sigrid Valdis, her stage name, played the role of Hilda on "Hogan's Heroes"; Hilda was Colonel Klink's secretary, who would quietly support Hogan. The two were married on a "Hogan's Heroes" production set.

6. On June 21, 1948, what branch of the US military did Bob Crane join?

Answer: National Guard

He left the National Guard with an honorable discharge on May 1, 1950.

Answer: The Bob Crane Show

The show, named after Bob, told of a middle aged man, Bob Wilcox, who returned to medical school; his wife, Ellie, had to assume greater family responsibility.

"The Bob Crane Show" was a failure and lasted only one season. "Superdad" was a 1973 movie in which he played the lead; and, in 1976 he had a cameo in the movie "Gus." "Beginner's Luck" was a play that Bob starred in and directed from 1973 to 1978.

8. Although, as an actor, Bob always had a smile on a face; his personal life was full of problems. What was Bob's addiction, that was the source of most of his problems?

Answer: Sex

Bob had affairs with countless women. By being so careless with his dating, Bob Crane created a very high-risk lifestyle for himself, as well as alienating himself from the people in his family who loved him.

9. Tragically, on June 29th, 1978, Bob Crane's dead body was found in his Scottsdale, Arizona apartment. How was he killed?

Answer: Beaten

At 2:00 PM, June 29th, actress Victoria Berry, a friend of Crane's, stopped by his apartment. After knocking, she discovered that the door was unlocked; when she walked in, she was shocked to discover Bob Crane, lifeless.

10. Has anyone ever been arrested for Bob Crane's murder?

Answer: Yes, a photographer friend

John Carpenter had been a close friend of Bob's. It was noted that the day before the murder both men had appeared uncomfortable and, the day of the murder, Carpenter had suspiciously flown off in an airplane. In 1992, once DNA technology was advanced, John Carpenter was arrested for the murder of Bob Crane. Yet, in court, the jury ruled that he was innocent.

Bob Crane's murder remains unsolved.

Source: Author star_gazer

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