Classic American TV Shows - Part 3 Quiz

Answer: Toast of the Town

Many early television shows relied on presenting radio programs as a television series. Some entertainers, such as Jack Benny, had radio and TV shows both running in the same broadcast season. "Toast of the Town", later re-named "The Ed Sullivan Show", was only on TV and always aired on Sunday night.

Answer: Walter

Character Krebs was played by Bob Denver who later had an even more famous role as Gilligan in "Gilligan's Island". Poor Maynard had an aversion to the word "work" and would have a seizure if he even heard it mentioned.

Answer: Post-Civil War New Orleans

Jock Mahoney starred as Derringer, a Civil War veteran who now made a living as a gambler in New Orleans. His sidekick was a Native American named Pahoo who never spoke, played by X. Brands. X. Brands was almost always cast in Native American character roles despite being of German heritage.

Answer: The Flintstones

"The Flintstones" was originally intended for adult audiences. The characters even hawked cigarettes during the show's commercials (which can be viewed on the Internet). Due to its success, many other prime time cartoons quickly followed.

Answer: Judd for the Defense

Handsome 6-foot Betz was cast as Clinton Judd, a high-profile criminal attorney who traveled all over the U.S. defending conspicuous clients as well as everyday people. His cases often mirrored current events of the late 1960's.

Answer: Mr. Garlund

"Mr. Garlund" was about a wealthy financial wizard and his dealings with the people in the world of business and finance. All the other named shows dealt with teachers in their personal and professional lives. Connie Brooks (Eve Arden) and John Novak (James Fransiscus) were English teachers while Robinson Peepers (Wally Cox) taught science.

Answer: Ronald Reagan

The first host was Stanley Andrews (The Old Ranger) from 1952-65, then Ronald Reagan hosted the following season. Later hosts included Dale Robertson, Robert Taylor and Merle Haggard.

Answer: James Stewart

In "Hawkins", Stewart portrayed a small-town attorney in West Virginia. "The Jimmy Stewart Show" was a sit-com where he was a college professor who allowed his son and family to move in after a house fire destroyed the son's home. Neither series ran more than one season.

Answer: Secret Squirrel

"Secret Squirrel" debuted in 1965 at the height of the secret agent/spy craze in entertainment. The squirrel, voiced by Mel Blanc, was a clever agent that often emulated James Bond. Morocco Mole was patterned after Peter Lorre with Paul Frees providing his voice.

Answer: Pete and Gladys

"Pete and Gladys" was a spin-off of "December Bride" in which Morgan portrayed Pete Porter, a neighbor who constantly complained about his never-seen wife. When "Pete and Gladys" aired, Gladys became very visible in the characterization of actress Cara Williams.