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Quiz about Nostalgic Saturday Morning Childrens Programs

Nostalgic Saturday Morning Children's Programs Quiz

Remember growing up in the 1960's on? Remember Saturday mornings? Have fun!

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

Author
tundrawolf

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
365,642

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
654

Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (8/10), Guest 173 (2/10), Guest 74 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. "Captain Kangaroo" was a morning staple for children, but which character was NOT a regular character? Hint

Mister Moose

Mister Green Jeans

Mister Misty

Mister Bunny Rabbit

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which prank was usually performed on "Captain Kangaroo"? Hint

Hit with Colgate toothpaste

Cream pie in the face

Ping Pong ball drops

Glue on his chair

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Question 3 of 10

3. Sid and Marty Kroft created the "Banana Splits". Which one was NOT a "Banana Split"? Hint

Snorky

Fleegle

Duplo

Bingo

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Question 4 of 10

4. On the Sid and Marty Kroft production, "H.R. Pufnstuf", two firefighters made regular appearances, what were their names? Hint

Smoke and Fire

Jan and Dean

Mike and Ike

Cling and Clang

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the name of the magical flute Witchiepoo wanted on the program "H.R. Pufnstuf"? Hint

Filmore

Frankie

Freddie

Phineas

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Question 6 of 10

6. The show "Romper Room", with Miss Linda as one of the many stars, recited a rhyme with the magic mirror "Romper Bomper Stomper___". Hint

Doo

Boo

Goo

Silly You

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Question 7 of 10

7. Sid and Marty Kroft created a serial called "Land of the Lost", who were the villains for the Marshall family? Hint

Beestak

Sleestaks

Mishkas

Luminares

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Question 8 of 10

8. Remember "The Friendly Giant"? He had two regular animal friends. Who were they? Hint

Paul the Parrot and Carl the Cat

Jerome the Giraffe and Rusty the Rooster

Robert the Rat and Mickey Mouse

Sid the Snail and Willie the Worm

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Question 9 of 10

9. Do you remember the show "Kukla,Fran and Ollie"? What two creatures were "Kukla and Ollie"? Hint

Puppet and Dragon

Dog and Cat

Cat and mouse

Snail and Bird

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the cartoon "Whacky Races" the villain Dick Dastardly had a pet. What was his name? Hint

Muttley

Penny

Frankie

Kitty

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Oct 17 2024 : Guest 172: 8/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Captain Kangaroo" was a morning staple for children, but which character was NOT a regular character?

Answer: Mister Misty

Bob Keeshan was the long-running Captain Kangaroo. Bob actually started as an extra on the "Howdy Doody Show".

2. Which prank was usually performed on "Captain Kangaroo"?

Answer: Ping Pong ball drops

Colgate was the long running sponsor, including a musical toothpaste box. Remember the song? "Colgate MFP helps prevent the cavities!"

3. Sid and Marty Kroft created the "Banana Splits". Which one was NOT a "Banana Split"?

Answer: Duplo

Duplo is building block like Lego, but they are much larger in size. Sid and Marty Kroft worked with the cartoon studio Hanna Barbera, and many of the cartoon shorts became regular television fare on Saturday mornings.

4. On the Sid and Marty Kroft production, "H.R. Pufnstuf", two firefighters made regular appearances, what were their names?

Answer: Cling and Clang

They were named after the old fire bell alert. Though actors in costume portrayed them, they never spoke a word.

5. What was the name of the magical flute Witchiepoo wanted on the program "H.R. Pufnstuf"?

Answer: Freddie

The main character, Pufnstuf, required two actors to create, one to wear the costume and one to speak! This show only had 17 episodes made over 3 months. This use of life sized puppets predated shows like "the Muppet Show".

6. The show "Romper Room", with Miss Linda as one of the many stars, recited a rhyme with the magic mirror "Romper Bomper Stomper___".

Answer: Boo

This followed with many names..."I see Tommy, Mary....". As simple as the program was, it lasted for 41 years and was broadcast all over the world.

7. Sid and Marty Kroft created a serial called "Land of the Lost", who were the villains for the Marshall family?

Answer: Sleestaks

All they did was hiss and scare us, half man and half reptilian! The program was remade and even made into a movie though not as popular as the original series.

8. Remember "The Friendly Giant"? He had two regular animal friends. Who were they?

Answer: Jerome the Giraffe and Rusty the Rooster

This started in America but ended with the CBC network in Canada. The Friendly Giant who greeted us was none other than Bob Homme.

9. Do you remember the show "Kukla,Fran and Ollie"? What two creatures were "Kukla and Ollie"?

Answer: Puppet and Dragon

Kukla is Slavic for puppet, hence, the name. Later the show, according to television studios, became more popular for older viewers over time.

10. In the cartoon "Whacky Races" the villain Dick Dastardly had a pet. What was his name?

Answer: Muttley

Hanna Barbera tried to modernize their works with this series. Later, Hanna Barbera developed these characters and put them into the sky in flying machines.

Source: Author tundrawolf

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