Another One Bites The Dust Trivia Quiz

Answer: Kid Curry

The heroes were former outlaws who wanted to reform and took new identities as Smith and Jones. They were granted a pardon by the territorial governor on condition that they stayed out of trouble for long enough for him to feel they warranted their freedom.

The show revolved around their problems in avoiding being implicated in their previous way of life. Pete Duel died, probably by suicide, in late 1971 and Roger Davis was then cast in the role, although the series was not so popular following this change.

Answer: Eric

Set on a ranch called Ponderosa, the series featured Ben Cartwright and his three sons, each borne by a different wife. Lorne Greene played the father, his oldest son, Adam, was portrayed by Pernell Roberts and middle son, Eric aka 'Hoss', by Dan Blocker.

The youngest son was Little Joe, played by Michael Landon, who went on to star in 'Little House on the Prairie' and 'Highway to Heaven'.

Answer: Jay Silverheels

Jay Silverheels was born as Harold J. Smith in Canada, and was the son of a Mohawk chief. He appeared in films, usually in bit parts listed only as 'Indian', until being cast as Tonto in 1949. The name of his horse in the series was Scout, which is the answer to a question which comes up frequently in British pub quizzes.

The theme music for the series was from Rossini's 'William Tell Overture'.

Answer: Yes

Johnny Ringo was a gunfighter involved with the Clanton Gang in Tombstone in opposition to Wyatt Earp. He died in 1882, apparently by shooting himself, due to depression. There are other theories regarding his death, including being shot by Wyatt Earp or Doc Holliday.

The television series was a fictional development of him becoming sheriff of a town in Arizona, having tired of his outlaw life. It starred Don Durant and featured guest stars which included James Coburn and John Carradine.

Answer: Cheyenne

Clint Walker starred as Cheyenne Bodie, who had been a frontier scout. The series ran from 1955 to 1963 and the character undertook a series of jobs which were chosen to suit the plot of the particular episode. The other options are other television Westerns.

Answer: Henry Darrow

The series was set in Arizona, and starred Leif Erickson as John Cannon, the owner of the ranch called The High Chaparral. The series covered Cannon's struggles against the army, Apaches and his neighbour in Mexico, who believed the land on which the ranch was situated belonged to him.

The first Mrs Cannon was killed by the Apaches and Cannon quickly married the daughter of the Mexican neighbour in an arranged, dynastic, marriage. Henry Darrow played the new wife's brother, who came along to protect his sister but became an integral part of the ranch.

Answer: Amnesia

The series ran from 1965 to 1966 and starred Robert Horton, whose character was found with gunshot wounds and suffering from loss of memory. He assumed the name Shenandoah and the series followed him as he tried to discover his past and real name. Horton also sang the theme tune to the show - 'Oh Shenandoah' - which is probably better remembered than the series itself.

Answer: Lane

The series ran for only seventeen episodes before being cancelled. It was based on the 1953 film which starred John Wayne and told the story of Hondo Lane, a former cavalry officer. His native American wife had been killed by US army troopers, and the character spent his time trying to be a peacemaker between the army and the local tribes.

Answer: Jane Seymour

Dr. Quinn moved from Boston to Colorado, where she encountered much prejudice against her as a female doctor. When her best friend died from a rattlesnake bite, Dr. Quinn had to take on her three orphaned children. She also found time to conduct a romance with, and eventually marry, frontiersman Byron Sully, played by Joe Lando. The series ran from 1993 to 1998.

Answer: Larry McMurtry

The story was originally written as a screenplay in 1972 for a film which was intended to star John Wayne and James Stewart. The film was shelved as Wayne turned down the role. McMurty then adapted the script into a novel which was published in 1985. The novel was subsequently adapted into a television series, which starred Robert Duvall, Tommy Lee Jones and Danny Glover. Larry McMurtry also wrote the screenplay, with Diana Ossana, for the 2005 film 'Brokeback Mountain'.