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1959 TV Westerns - Number 3 Trivia Quiz

Are you tired of this category? Can you imagine being a television viewer in 1959 when a large percent of prime time was 'oaters'? No wonder a few years later there were practically none on the air.

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

Author
rblayer

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
164,937

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2233

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 104 (6/10), Guest 108 (8/10), Guest 174 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. This series was about the adventures of the Arizona Rangers. Hint

The Tombstone Raiders

100 Rifles

The Arizona Rough Riders

26 Men

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Question 2 of 10

2. A government agent posed as a gun salesman in this popular show. Hint

The Rifleman

Colt .45

Shotgun Slade

Shotgun Gibbs

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Question 3 of 10

3. Veteran westerns director Frank McDonald's single season efforts with a group of horsemen. Hint

Wagon Train

Westward Ho

Rawhide

Pony Express

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Question 4 of 10

4. A gunfighter, after losing his brothers in a shoot-out, hangs up his guns and becomes a lawyer. Hint

Temple Houston

Law of the Plainsman

Black Saddle

Frontier Justice

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Question 5 of 10

5. A single father with a young son starts up a newspaper in a western town. Hint

Sugarfoot

Laramie

The Virginian

Jefferson Drum

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Question 6 of 10

6. Two young brothers try to keep their ranch after 'land grabbers' murder their father. Hint

Tombstone Territory

Laramie

Wyoming Territory

The Brothers

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Question 7 of 10

7. An easy one. What world famous German Shepherd helped fight Indians at Ft. Apache? Hint

Bullet

Lassie

Rin Tin Tin

Old Yeller

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Question 8 of 10

8. Gil Favor was the trail boss for the cattle drives on this popular series. Hint

The Texan

Rawhide

Trailrider

Rough Riders

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Question 9 of 10

9. Two words: Bounty hunter. Hint

Wanted: Dead or Alive

Bring 'em Back Alive

Hang 'em High

Blood Money

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Question 10 of 10

10. Actor Ward Bond died and was replaced by John McIntire on this long running series. Hint

Overland Trail

Stagecoach West

Trails West

Wagon Train

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Most Recent Scores

Nov 17 2024 : Guest 104: 6/10
Nov 08 2024 : Guest 108: 8/10
Nov 06 2024 : Guest 174: 10/10
Nov 04 2024 : Guest 107: 7/10
Oct 31 2024 : Guest 104: 7/10
Oct 21 2024 : Guest 73: 7/10
Oct 05 2024 : Debba2024: 6/10
Oct 02 2024 : SUBVETSTEVE: 9/10
Sep 26 2024 : Guest 68: 6/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This series was about the adventures of the Arizona Rangers.

Answer: 26 Men

Capt. Tom Rynning played by actor Tristram Coffin led the Rangers with the assistance of Ranger Clint Travis played by Kelo Henderson.

2. A government agent posed as a gun salesman in this popular show.

Answer: Colt .45

Wayde Preston starred as Christopher Colt. His cousin Sam, played by Donald May, took over when contract disputes ended Preston's role.

3. Veteran westerns director Frank McDonald's single season efforts with a group of horsemen.

Answer: Pony Express

The cast included Bill Cord as Tom Clyde, Don Dorrell as Donovan,
Robert Ivers as Clarence McGrew and Grant Sullivan as Brett Clark.

4. A gunfighter, after losing his brothers in a shoot-out, hangs up his guns and becomes a lawyer.

Answer: Black Saddle

Peter Breck, of future "The Big Valley" fame played lawyer Clay Culhane.

5. A single father with a young son starts up a newspaper in a western town.

Answer: Jefferson Drum

Jeff Richards played Jefferson Drum and his son Joey was played by Eugene Martin.

6. Two young brothers try to keep their ranch after 'land grabbers' murder their father.

Answer: Laramie

The struggling brothers, Slim and Andy Sherman were portrayed by John Smith and Robert Crawford, Jr.

7. An easy one. What world famous German Shepherd helped fight Indians at Ft. Apache?

Answer: Rin Tin Tin

Rin Tin Tin's master was the boy Corporal Rusty, played by Lee Aaker. Rusty used to send the dog to save the day by his famous "Yoooooohhhhh Rinty".

8. Gil Favor was the trail boss for the cattle drives on this popular series.

Answer: Rawhide

And who can ever forget Rowdy Yates, played by a very young Clint Eastwood?

9. Two words: Bounty hunter.

Answer: Wanted: Dead or Alive

A young Steve McQueen played Josh Randall, a bounty hunter who carried a sawed-off rifle as his weapon of choice.

10. Actor Ward Bond died and was replaced by John McIntire on this long running series.

Answer: Wagon Train

Bond's character, Maj. Seth Adams led the wagons for four years. After Bond's death, McIntire's Christopher Hale carried on for another four years.

Source: Author rblayer

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