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"Lassie" Trivia Quiz

This quiz focuses on the Jeff Miller era of the TV show.

A multiple-choice quiz by Bttrfly361. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Bttrfly361

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
175,266

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1436

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 65 (4/10), Guest 172 (5/10), Guest 198 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was another name for this show? Hint

"Jeff and Lassie"

"Jeff's Collie"

"Jeff's Adventures"

"Lassie Saves the Day"

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Question 2 of 10

2. Jeff Miller was played by a young actor who also starred in "The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T." and "River of No Return". What is the name of this talented young man? Hint

Jon Provost

Tommy Rettig

George Cleveland

Donald Keeler

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Question 3 of 10

3. Porky Brockway was the nickname of Jeff Miller's best friend. What was Porky's real name on the show? Hint

Samuel

Sylvester

Johnny

Jimmy

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Question 4 of 10

4. Were any the dogs that played Lassie a female?

Yes

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Question 5 of 10

5. Porky was the owner of a very cute dog named Poky. What kind of dog was Poky?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Jeff era ended when a small boy named Timmy ran away from his family and was found by the Millers. Where was Timmy found? Hint

At Jeff's school

In the barn

In a field

In the house

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Question 7 of 10

7. The episode "Transition" was the end of the Jeff era and the beginning of the Timmy era. What important event is dicussed the beginning of the "Transition" episode? Hint

Jeff giving Lassie to Timmy

Lassie biting Timmy

Ellen selling the farm

Gramps's death

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Question 8 of 10

8. Timmy and Jeff kept in touch in the "Lassie" series after Jeff gave Lassie to Timmy.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. What happened to Jeff's father? Hint

He died in a car accident

He died in war

He left the family when Jeff was young

He was in jail

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Question 10 of 10

10. Tommy Rettig (Jeff Miller) died in 1996.

True

False

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Dec 07 2024 : Guest 65: 4/10
Dec 06 2024 : Guest 172: 5/10
Dec 03 2024 : Guest 198: 5/10
Nov 25 2024 : Guest 76: 5/10
Nov 20 2024 : Guest 12: 1/10
Nov 13 2024 : Guest 76: 7/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was another name for this show?

Answer: "Jeff's Collie"

"Jeff's Collie" ran from 1954-1957. The Timmy Martin years began when Jeff gave Lassie to Timmy in 1957.

2. Jeff Miller was played by a young actor who also starred in "The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T." and "River of No Return". What is the name of this talented young man?

Answer: Tommy Rettig

Tommy Rettig played Jeff Miller. George Cleveland played Gramps and Donald Keeler played Jeff's best friend, Porky. Jon Provost played Timmy Martin during the Timmy era.

3. Porky Brockway was the nickname of Jeff Miller's best friend. What was Porky's real name on the show?

Answer: Sylvester

Sylvester "Porky" Brockway was played by Donald Keller. You may recognize him by another name: Joey Viera. He played Anne's father in "The Patriot" also starring Mel Gibson.

4. Were any the dogs that played Lassie a female?

Answer: No

Lassie was played by male dogs because male dogs were easier to train and didn't lose part of their coat as female collies did.

5. Porky was the owner of a very cute dog named Poky. What kind of dog was Poky?

Answer: Basset Hound

I always felt sorry for Poky because he had trouble keeping up with Lassie and the boys because of his short legs.

6. The Jeff era ended when a small boy named Timmy ran away from his family and was found by the Millers. Where was Timmy found?

Answer: In the barn

Lassie found Timmy in the Millers' barn towards the end of the Jeff era of the show. Timmy had been living with his aunt and uncle after his parents died in an accident. He was bored with them, so he ran away. He was a regular on the show until "Transition".

7. The episode "Transition" was the end of the Jeff era and the beginning of the Timmy era. What important event is dicussed the beginning of the "Transition" episode?

Answer: Gramps's death

"Transition" was made when George Cleveland died suddenly. Without Grammps, the producers of the show didn't know what to do with the family. They finally decided to write Gramps' death into the show. When Gramps died, Ellen knew she could no longer keep the farm, so she gave it the Martins, who also adopted Timmy and the Jeff era came to an end.

8. Timmy and Jeff kept in touch in the "Lassie" series after Jeff gave Lassie to Timmy.

Answer: False

"Transition" was the last episode Tommy Rettig appeared in. I thought it was sad how the Millers seemed to fall from the earth after the Timmy era began. I would've liked to have known how Jeff liked living in the city.

9. What happened to Jeff's father?

Answer: He died in war

Jeff's mother was a widow, but Jeff was lucky to have Gramps. Gramps taught him the values of hard work while on the farm.

10. Tommy Rettig (Jeff Miller) died in 1996.

Answer: True

Sadly, Tommy Rettig died on February 15, 1996 at the age of 54. Rest in peace, Tommy!

Source: Author Bttrfly361

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