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Old Time Radio - What Show Am I? Quiz

I will give you two to four characters per question and you will tell me which radio program it is.

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

Author
tinamomnsox

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
331,810

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
455

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Elizabeth (Or "Liz" for short), George, and Katy the maid: what show is this? Hint

Abbot and Costello

My Favorite Husband

The Couple Next Door

The Great Gildersleeve

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Question 2 of 10

2. Joe Friday, Frank Smith, and Ben Romero: what show is this? Hint

The Six Shooter

This Is Your FBI

Dragnet

Dangerous Assignment

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Question 3 of 10

3. George, Gracie, and Bill: what show is this? Hint

Fibber McGee and Molly

The Couple Next Door

The Great Gildersleeve

Burns and Allen

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Question 4 of 10

4. Amos, Andy, and the Kingfish: what show is this? Hint

The Great Gildersleeve

Murder At Midnight

The Couple Next Door

Amos 'N' Andy

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Question 5 of 10

5. Harold, Leroy, and Marjory: what show is this? Hint

The Great Gildersleeve

Our Miss Brooks

Fibber McGee And Molly

Abbot and Costello

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Question 6 of 10

6. Archie, Jughead, and Veronica: what show is this? Hint

Henry Aldrich

Archie Andrews

Nightbeat

Nero Wolfe

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Question 7 of 10

7. Pat, Hellman, and Jocko: what show is this? Hint

Pat Novak, For Hire

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

Nightbeat

Boston Blackie

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Question 8 of 10

8. Richard and Helen: what show is this? Hint

Nightbeat

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

Peter Gunn

Boston Blackie

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Question 9 of 10

9. Pete, Lupo, Maggie, and Red: what show is this? Hint

Pat Novak

Nightbeat

Boston Blackie

Pete Kelley's Blues

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Question 10 of 10

10. Nero, Archie, and Cramer: what show is this? Hint

Pat Novak

The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe

Dragnet

Nightbeat

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Elizabeth (Or "Liz" for short), George, and Katy the maid: what show is this?

Answer: My Favorite Husband

"My Favorite Husband" ran from 1948 to 1951. It starred Lucy Ball and Richard Denning as Liz and George Cougat (Or sometimes Cooper.) Katy was the maid of the house.

2. Joe Friday, Frank Smith, and Ben Romero: what show is this?

Answer: Dragnet

"Dragnet" ran from 1949 to 1957. It starred Jack Webb as Joe Friday and Barton Yarborough. Ben Alexander came on as Frank Smith after Barton Yarborough passed away.

3. George, Gracie, and Bill: what show is this?

Answer: Burns and Allen

"Burns and Allen" ran from 1950 to 1958. It starred husband and wife George Burns and Gracie Allen.

4. Amos, Andy, and the Kingfish: what show is this?

Answer: Amos 'N' Andy

"Amos 'N' Andy" ran from 1955 to 1960. It starred Freeman Gosden and Charles Corell.

5. Harold, Leroy, and Marjory: what show is this?

Answer: The Great Gildersleeve

"The Great Gildersleeve" ran from 1941 to 1957. It starred Harold Peary, and later Willard Waterman, as Throck Morton P. Gildersleeve.

6. Archie, Jughead, and Veronica: what show is this?

Answer: Archie Andrews

"Archie Andrews" ran from 1943 to 1953. It starred Bob Hastings as Archie Andrews.

7. Pat, Hellman, and Jocko: what show is this?

Answer: Pat Novak, For Hire

"Pat Novak" ran from 1946 to 1949. It starred Jack Webb as Pat Novak.

8. Richard and Helen: what show is this?

Answer: Richard Diamond, Private Detective

"Richard Diamond, Private Detective" ran from 1949 to 1953. It starred Dick Powell as Richard Diamond.

9. Pete, Lupo, Maggie, and Red: what show is this?

Answer: Pete Kelley's Blues

"Pete Kelley's Blues" ran in 1951. It starred Jack Webb as Pete Kelley.

10. Nero, Archie, and Cramer: what show is this?

Answer: The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe

"The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe" ran from 1950 to 1951. It starred Sidney Greenstreet (creator Rex Stout's favorite) as Nero Wolfe.

Source: Author tinamomnsox

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