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A "Father Knows Best" Quiz

Return with me to a time when Father wore a tie around the house--even when he wasn't working. How well do you remember this classic show?

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

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musicbob

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3 mins

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Quiz #
277,376

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the real name of the Andersons' oldest daughter? Hint

Annie

Betty

Bobbie Jo

Carrie

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Andersons' youngest daughter was named Kathy. What was her nickname? Hint

Kitten

Peanut

Princess

Short Stuff

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who played the Andersons' son Bud? Hint

Billy Mumy

Jimmy Boyd

Barry Gordon

Billy Gray

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Question 4 of 10

4. Latin American character actor Natividad Vacio had a recurring role as a gardener. What was the name of his character? Hint

Pedro

Jose'

Frank

Chico

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Question 5 of 10

5. Robert Young portrayed "Father" Anderson on the show. What was Mr. Anderson's first name? Hint

Bill

John

Bob

Jim

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was oldest daughter Betty's age in the first season? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Andersons lived in the town of Springfield. What state was Springfield supposed to be in? Hint

Missouri

Ohio

Kansas

Massachusetts

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was Jim Anderson's occupation? Hint

Lawyer

Insurance agent

Store manager

Teacher

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many seasons of new shows did "Father Knows Best" run in prime time? Hint

Six

Five

Three

Eight

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Question 10 of 10

10. Mrs. Anderson was portrayed by Jane Wyatt. What was her first name on the show? Hint

Jane

Margaret

Joan

Judy

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the real name of the Andersons' oldest daughter?

Answer: Betty

Elinor Donahue, who played Betty Anderson, went on to portray Ellie Walker on "The Andy Griffith Show" and has continued to make appearances on sitcoms over the years.

2. The Andersons' youngest daughter was named Kathy. What was her nickname?

Answer: Kitten

Lauren Chapin played the role of Kathy Anderson.

3. Who played the Andersons' son Bud?

Answer: Billy Gray

Billy Gray went on to become a successful inventor, musician and professional motorcycle racer.

4. Latin American character actor Natividad Vacio had a recurring role as a gardener. What was the name of his character?

Answer: Frank

Frank's name was pronounced "Fr AH nk". Vacio was a very close friend of George Reeves and made some appearances on the "Superman" TV series.

5. Robert Young portrayed "Father" Anderson on the show. What was Mr. Anderson's first name?

Answer: Jim

Robert Young followed "Father Knows Best" with two more TV series--"Window on Main Street" and "Marcus Welby, MD".

6. What was oldest daughter Betty's age in the first season?

Answer: 17

When the series debuted Betty was 17, Bud was 14 and Kathy was 9.

7. The Andersons lived in the town of Springfield. What state was Springfield supposed to be in?

Answer: Ohio

35 states have either a Springfield or a town with Springfield as part of the name.

8. What was Jim Anderson's occupation?

Answer: Insurance agent

Like fellow TV father Ward Cleaver, Jim Anderson removed his suit coat and put on a sweater when he came home from work.

9. How many seasons of new shows did "Father Knows Best" run in prime time?

Answer: Six

The show was so popular that it ran three more seasons of reruns in prime time before going into syndication. It was on network prime time from 1954 to 1963.

10. Mrs. Anderson was portrayed by Jane Wyatt. What was her first name on the show?

Answer: Margaret

Jane Wyatt later achieved fame among Trekkies as the mother of Mr. Spock.

Source: Author musicbob

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