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Classic American TV Shows Trivia Quiz

Choose the show's title from clues in a brief description.

A multiple-choice quiz by debodun. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
debodun

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
330,102

Updated
Apr 07 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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4597

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. On what early TV western might Rowdy Yates have helped the trail boss round up some cattle rustlers? Hint

Cheyenne

Tombstone Territory

Rawhide

Sugarfoot

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Question 2 of 10

2. On what 1950s TV sit-com would you likely have heard one of the characters exclaim, "What a revoltin' development this is!"? Hint

The Life of Riley

Topper

The People's Choice

Make Room for Daddy

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which highly rated early medical-themed show featured a knowledgeable, ambitious and handsome young intern and his mentor, Doctor Gillespie? Hint

Doctor Kildare

Ben Casey

Medic

Doctor's Hospital

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Question 4 of 10

4. In what early courtroom drama might you have seen Paul Drake rushing to the courtroom with startling new evidence to help his friend win a trial case? Hint

The Defenders

Arrest and Trail

Barnaby Jones

Perry Mason

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Question 5 of 10

5. On what early TV drama might detective Stu Bailey have given career advice to young Gerald Kookson? Hint

Surfside Six

Mr. Lucky

M Squad

77 Sunset Strip

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Question 6 of 10

6. On what kid-oriented early TV adventure show would Penny and Clipper have helped their uncle, who also happens to be a pilot, bring outlaws to justice? Hint

Hopalong Cassidy

Bronco

Fury

Sky King

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Question 7 of 10

7. Bud might have feared Betty would tell their parents that he cheated on a history test on what 1950's family sit-com? Hint

The Donna Reed Show

Bachelor Father

Leave it to Beaver

Father Knows Best

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Question 8 of 10

8. On what espionage thriller might Alexander Mundy have helped the SIA to recover stolen documents, which if fallen into the wrong hands, could lead to international consequences? Hint

Secret Agent

I Spy

It Takes a Thief

The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

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Question 9 of 10

9. On what popular western might Lucas have enlisted the help of Marshal Torrance when illegal squatters began to settle on the North Fork ranch? Hint

The Rifleman

The Rebel

The Virginian

Lawman

10. On which 1960's science fiction show would you have heard the control voice intone, "There is nothing wrong with your television set. Do not attempt to adjust the picture. We are controlling transmission."? Hint

The Invaders

One Step Beyond

The Outer Limits

Tales from the Darkside

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. On what early TV western might Rowdy Yates have helped the trail boss round up some cattle rustlers?

Answer: Rawhide

Clint Eastwood got his first big break portraying assistant cattle driver Rowdy Yates in this early TV western.

2. On what 1950s TV sit-com would you likely have heard one of the characters exclaim, "What a revoltin' development this is!"?

Answer: The Life of Riley

William Bendix assumed the role of Chester Riley after Jackie Gleason's departure and had a five season run portraying a blue-collar family man constantly flustered by his wife, kids and neighbors.

3. Which highly rated early medical-themed show featured a knowledgeable, ambitious and handsome young intern and his mentor, Doctor Gillespie?

Answer: Doctor Kildare

Richard Chamberlain played the lead as Dr. Kildare. Raymond Massey portrayed his medical counselor, Dr. Gillespie, in this early 1960s hospital drama.

4. In what early courtroom drama might you have seen Paul Drake rushing to the courtroom with startling new evidence to help his friend win a trial case?

Answer: Perry Mason

A long-running courtroom drama, the title character was played by Raymond Burr whose staff consisted of his lovely secretary, Della Street (Barbara Hale) and his hard-working investigator, Paul Drake (William Hopper). It was rumored that Perry never lost a case, much to the frustration of D.A. Hamilton Burger (William Talman).

5. On what early TV drama might detective Stu Bailey have given career advice to young Gerald Kookson?

Answer: 77 Sunset Strip

"77 Sunset Strip" followed the adventures of private detectives Stuart Bailey (Efrem Zimbalist, Jr.) and Jeff Spencer (Roger Smith). Gerald Kookson (Edd Byrnes), affectionately known as "Kookie", was the parking attendant at a club next door to the agency and longed to become a detective.

He was a swinging, slang-spouting, hip young man who always seemed to be combing his hair and was prominently featured in the show. Edd Byrnes recorded a novelty song with Connie Stevens "Kookie, Kookie, Lend Me your Comb" which capitalized on his TV role.

6. On what kid-oriented early TV adventure show would Penny and Clipper have helped their uncle, who also happens to be a pilot, bring outlaws to justice?

Answer: Sky King

Skyler (a.k.a Sky) King (Kirby Grant) was a modern rancher who used a Cessna twin-engine plane (The Songbird) instead of a horse to help keep law and order in and around the Flying Crown Ranch where he lived with his niece Penny and nephew Clipper.

7. Bud might have feared Betty would tell their parents that he cheated on a history test on what 1950's family sit-com?

Answer: Father Knows Best

"Father Knows Best" followed the daily lives of the Anderson family - father Jim, mother Margaret and their three children (Betty, Bud and Kathy). Although considered a sit-com, this show always seemed to have a more serious undertone than most others of that period, with the children often learning an important life lesson.

8. On what espionage thriller might Alexander Mundy have helped the SIA to recover stolen documents, which if fallen into the wrong hands, could lead to international consequences?

Answer: It Takes a Thief

Robert Wagner played Mundy, a professional burglar, who was caught only once. While service his prison sentence, he was contacted by Federal agents who proposed to have him exonerated if he agreed to work undercover. Naturally, he accepted.

9. On what popular western might Lucas have enlisted the help of Marshal Torrance when illegal squatters began to settle on the North Fork ranch?

Answer: The Rifleman

Tall, rugged Chuck Connors starred as Lucas McCain, widowed owner of the North Fork ranch who was also raising his son, Mark (Johnny Crawford). Lucas always carried a Winchester rifle that was modified with a large ring that cocked the gun when he drew it enabling him to get off a shot in 3/10 of a second. Often on hand was Marshal Micah Torrance (Paul Fix) to assist in bringing any outlaws to justice.

Answer: The Outer Limits

This sci-fi program originally only ran two seasons (1963 - 65) despite the above average special effects (for the time), interesting costumes and innovative plots.

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