You Don't Really Kick Them in the Side Quiz

Answer: Introduced by a mutual friend

They were introduced by a character named Stamford. Holmes was looking to share the rent with someone so he could move into 221B Baker Street. Watson became an invaluable chronicler of Holmes cases, helping to make him famous. Watson was an excellent shot with a pistol and a very good physician. In one author's words, "he was a catalyst for Holmes' mental processes".

Answer: He assisted a very ill Robin to a nunnery to be bled

Although Will Scarlet was upset at Robin's small escort, Robin insisted that Little John would get him the help he needed. The letting of blood was a common 15th century practice for many illnesses. His cousin, a nun, let too much blood, and caused his death. Little John appears in the earliest ballads and stories.

He is supposed to have been a seven-footer who initially defeats Robin with a quarter staff, pushing him into a stream. He loyally stayed with the band until it's end. He has a grave in Derbyshire.

Answer: He was Andy's cousin

Bernard Fife was a relative, class mate and childhood friend to Andy. Although excitable and not to be trusted with fire arms, he was loyal and an upright, duty bound law officer. Portrayed by Don Knotts, he appeared for the first five years of the show (1960-1965). Knotts then left to pursue a career on the big screen, which he may have regretted.

He later appeared in a small role with Andy Griffith, who had played the Sheriff Taylor on another show, "Matlock".

Answer: His parents were murdered, he was orphaned

Robin's (Dick Grayson) parents were killed when the trapeze equipment they were using in the circus failed. A criminal had sabotaged it. Their deaths were avenged by Batman (Millionaire Bruce Wayne). Most of us remember the Burt Ward portrayal of Robin, along with Adam West's 'Batman', from the 1960's TV series, which was much lighter and campier than the later movies.

Answer: Sergeant Lewis

Colin Dexter created the intelligent, crossword loving Inspector, played by John Thaw. He and Sergeant Lewis (Kevin Whately) were somewhat fond of each other, despite Morse's sometimes condescending, superior attitude.

Answer: Wild One

Tonto nursed a wounded Texas Ranger named Reid back to health after an ambush. He became his constant companion and trusted ally as they tried to make the wild west safe for the early settlers. Jay Silverheels was a knowledgeable horseman and owned several steeds which he raced.

When asked if he would like to race 'Scout', the pinto he rode during the TV series, he replied, "Hell, I can run faster than Scout."

Answer: Served time in jail in Sundance, Wyoming

Longabaugh was born in Pennsylvania and went west with a relative. He was twenty when he stole a pistol and served jail time in Wyoming. He was an expert gunman, but it is believed that he never actually killed anyone until the ill-fated shoot out with the Bolivian authorities in 1908. Both he and Butch supposedly died of self inflicted gunshot wounds after being trapped by a Bolivian posse. And then there is legend, (as there always is) that they both survived and returned to the U.S., dying peacefully in the 1930s.

Answer: Ethel Mertz

Ethel Mertz (Vivien Vance) played Lucy's (Lucille Ball) best friend and confidante from the first season on and then through at least one incarnation. She was the voice of reason with Lucy, but often intrigued enough to go along with Lucy's hare brained schemes, especially in helping her to make an entrance into show business. Ethel and her husband Fred were both ex vaudeville performers who had bought an apartment building and retired from show business.

Answer: "Hump? What hump"?

Igor was not the name of the assistant to Mary Shelley's original Dr. Frankenstein. (He had no assistant) Igor was introduced in the three "Frankenstein" movies produced in the mid '40s, played in at least two movies by Bela Lugosi. Feldman delivered some classic lines in this movie, including "Sedi-give! On the nosy!" I would try to explain the context of this line but it's nearly impossible. You'll have to watch the movie.

Answer: Pancho

Cisco was played by Duncan Reynaldo in the five movies made in the mid-40s, then on a TV series that went from 1950 to 1956. His partner was Pancho, played by Leo Carillo, a fine, veteran actor. Pancho had, as so many side-kicks did, a way of fouling up plans, but never causing much harm.

When the bad guys were taken care of and it was time to vanish, Pancho would often laugh and say, "Let's went, Cisco"!

Answer: Bruce Lee

Lee was just beginning his movie career. Although the series only lasted for only two years, it was a big break for Bruce Lee. Cato was not only well versed in the martial arts, he was an extremely intelligent. His role was reprised in the 2011 film by Jay Chou. The critics didn't care much for it, but I liked it.

Answer: Festus Hagan

Hagan, played by Ken Curtis, came to Dodge for the 1964 season. He was there to avenge the murder of his twin, Fergus, and stayed for the next eleven seasons. Festus was unsophisticated, but not without guile. He was a loyal to a fault deputy. The good-natured ribbing between Festus and Doc Adams was especially fun to watch.

Answer: Don Quixote

It was the earthy and sagacious Panza who accepted Quixote's to accompany him on his quest to slay whatever dragons could be found. He was true to his master as they wandered through Spain. Miguel de Cervantes was the author of this classic.

Answer: Jeeves

In the early '90s this program (set in the 1930s) was broadcast on Britain's ITV. Hugh Laurie was Bertie Wooster, a member of the idle rich. The sensible and pragmatic Jeeves was played by Stephen Fry. Fry and Laurie had worked together before, on "A bit of Fry and Laurie", which was broadcast in the U.S. "Bensonmum" was a character played by Alec Guiness in the hilarious movie "Murder by Death".

Answer: Boo Boo Bear

Boo Boo was either a bear cub or a very short adult, it was never established which. It was he who would remind Yogi that "Ranger Smith won't like it" when Yogi was hatching plans, which usually centered on pilfering the contents of a "Pick a Nick" basket.