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British T.V. "The Protectors" Trivia Quiz

A quiz on the 1970s action adventure series "The Protectors".

A multiple-choice quiz by Simon_Templar. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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Author
Simon_Templar

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
258,087

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Robert Vaughn played the male lead as what character? Hint

Barry Toole

Cary Poole

Larry Cool

Harry Rule

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who played his wealthy female sidekick, Contessa Caroline di Contini in the series? Hint

Alexandra Bastedo

Diana Rigg

Nyree Dawn Porter

Annette Andre

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Question 3 of 10

3. The theme tune to the series was a Tony Christie song; which one? Hint

Avenue and Alleyways

I Did What I Did for Maria

Is This the Way to Amarillo

Walk Like a Panther

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Question 4 of 10

4. The series was produced by Gerry Anderson. What makes this series unique? Hint

It merged string puppets with real life actors

It was the only series in which he himself appeared on screen

It was the only show he produced without assistance from his wife Sylvia

It was the only non-fantasy or sci-fi released programme produced by Anderson

5. Robert Vaughn insists that he detested the series, calling it "tasteless junk". He claims that he didn't understand the plots before, during or after filming. He was at odds with Gerry Anderson and Lew Grade over the show. What reaction do you think they made as a response? Hint

They fired him and terminated the series

They paid him more to stay on to complete his contract and to silence his public moaning

They re-wrote the scripts to give extra emphasis to the female lead character

They allowed him to produce one episode himself

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Question 6 of 10

6. What vehicle did Robert Vaughn drive in the show? Hint

Volvo P1800S

Jenson Interceptor

Lotus Super Seven

Rolls Royce

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Question 7 of 10

7. "The Protectors" were a team of international private detectives and trouble shooters. How many "Protectors" were there? Hint

Six

Four

Three

Five

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was "Gus" in the series? Hint

A rarely seen Protector

A police officer set on arresting and imprisoning "The Protectors"

An underworld informant

He was Harry's dog

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Question 9 of 10

9. The character Paul Buchet in "The Protectors" was orignally scripted as a German bohemian hippy. However this was changed to an industrial spy from which European country? Hint

Spain

France

Ireland

Switzerland

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Question 10 of 10

10. "The Protectors" was renowned for first class guest star appearances in many episodes. Which of these actors did NOT appear as a guest star? Hint

Anton Rogers

Stephanie Beacham

Julie Andrews

Patrick Troughton

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Robert Vaughn played the male lead as what character?

Answer: Harry Rule

Robert Vaughn played Harry Rule very much in the style of his other suave, sophisticated portrayal of Napoleon Solo in "The Man From U.N.C.L.E.".

2. Who played his wealthy female sidekick, Contessa Caroline di Contini in the series?

Answer: Nyree Dawn Porter

Nyree Dawn Porter was New Zealand born. Nyree was the phonetic spelling of her birth name "Ngaire".
Apart from "The Protectors" she is perhaps best known for her work in "The Forsyte Saga".
She died in 2001 as a result of complications after foot surgery.
Diana Rigg starred in "The Avengers".
Annette Andre starred in "Randall and Hopkirk (deceased)".
Alexandra Bastedo starred in "The Champions".

3. The theme tune to the series was a Tony Christie song; which one?

Answer: Avenue and Alleyways

This lively track only hit 37 in the British charts when first released in 1973. When re-issued in 2005, following his success with Peter Kaye in the charity release of "Is This the Way to Amarillo", it reached 26.

4. The series was produced by Gerry Anderson. What makes this series unique?

Answer: It was the only non-fantasy or sci-fi released programme produced by Anderson

Gerry Anderson started his T.V. career in 1957 when he produced "The Adventures of Twizzle". He went on to make an assortment of sci-fi based programmes most notably "Thunderbirds", "Captain Scarlet", "Stingray" and "Fireball XL5" in which he introduced the concept of "Supermarionation" - string puppets for t.v.
His equally successful forays into the world of live actor t.v. were all of the fantasy or sci-fi genre. e.g. "U.F.O", "The Invaders" and "Doppelganger".

Answer: They allowed him to produce one episode himself

Robert Vaughn was deemed to be behaving like a Hollywood prima donna. The production team resented this and so gave him an opportunity to produce episode #23, "It Could be Practically Anywhere on the Island". Vaughn wrote out the other co-stars and featured just himself as the hero. Lew Grade declared it "the worst episode of anything I've ever seen".

6. What vehicle did Robert Vaughn drive in the show?

Answer: Jenson Interceptor

The Volvo P1800S was driven by "The Saint".
The Lotus Super Seven was driven by "The Prisoner".
A Rolls Royce was driven by co-star Nyree Dawn Porter.
The Jensen Interceptor was the sports car of the day in Britain. 6,500 were built by Jenson Motors.
They featured heavily in adventure t.v. of the day. Ian Ogilvy occasionally drove one in "Return of the Saint", Peter Wyngarde drove one as "Jason King" and more recently Inspector Lynley drives one in the "Inspector Lynley Mysteries".

7. "The Protectors" were a team of international private detectives and trouble shooters. How many "Protectors" were there?

Answer: Three

There were three; Harry Rule - Robert Vaughn;
Contessa Caroline di Contini - Nyee Dawn Porter; and Paul Buchet - Tony Anholt.

8. Who was "Gus" in the series?

Answer: He was Harry's dog

Gus was Harry's Irish Wolfhound and appeared in 26 of the 52 episodes. Quite how a single man like Harry Rule could jet set around Europe at a time when severe quaranteen rules were in force to prevent rabies flourishing remains a mystery.

9. The character Paul Buchet in "The Protectors" was orignally scripted as a German bohemian hippy. However this was changed to an industrial spy from which European country?

Answer: France

Paul Buchet was originally intended to be Kurt Neilson from Germany. Quite why this was changed prior to production is not explained.

10. "The Protectors" was renowned for first class guest star appearances in many episodes. Which of these actors did NOT appear as a guest star?

Answer: Julie Andrews

Patrick Troughton (second Dr Who) played Bela Karoleon in episode "Brother Hood".
Stephanie Beacham played Christie in "Your Witness".
Anton Rogers played Alan Sutherland in episode "King Con".

Source: Author Simon_Templar

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