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Quiz about Nostalgic Television  1959 Season Premiers
Quiz about Nostalgic Television  1959 Season Premiers

Nostalgic Television - 1959 Season Premiers Quiz


It's 1959 and the 'Fabulous 50's' draw to a close. Castro takes over in Cuba and Nixon and Khrushchev engage in a "Kitchen Debate". Some more sophisticated TV shows are beginning to appear.

A multiple-choice quiz by rblayer. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
rblayer
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
168,366
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
3014
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 47 (7/10), Guest 68 (3/10), Guest 64 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Three half-brothers help 'Pa' run the ranch in this popular western. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Dr. Glen Barton tested the limits of human endurance in this short-lived series. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This Warner Brothers detective show was set in the city of New Orleans. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. On this show, two private detectives worked the Hawaiian islands. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In this educational/game show, a team of four bright university students competed against other schools for scholarships. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Twenty-two year old Warren Beatty got his start playing Milton Armitage on this comedy series. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Mike Connors played an undercover policeman who infiltrated organized crime in this drama. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This show was Rod Serling's masterpiece. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Korean War veteran Adam Troy captained the schooner "Tiki III" around the Pacific in this action series. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Actress Abby Dalton took care of her boss, a shore-based Navy doctor, in this sitcom. Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Dec 19 2024 : Guest 47: 7/10
Dec 19 2024 : Guest 68: 3/10
Dec 18 2024 : Guest 64: 9/10
Dec 15 2024 : Guest 209: 7/10
Dec 15 2024 : Guest 96: 10/10
Dec 15 2024 : Guest 108: 8/10
Dec 09 2024 : Guest 137: 4/10
Dec 08 2024 : Guest 35: 9/10
Dec 04 2024 : Guest 104: 8/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Three half-brothers help 'Pa' run the ranch in this popular western.

Answer: Bonanza

Only the characters Ben and Little Joe Cartwright, together with the cook Hop Sing, lasted the entire 14 years of the series.
2. Dr. Glen Barton tested the limits of human endurance in this short-lived series.

Answer: The Man and the Challenge

Star George Nader had no better success in his other two short-lived television series, "The Further Adventures of Ellery Queen" and "Shannon".
3. This Warner Brothers detective show was set in the city of New Orleans.

Answer: Bourbon Street Beat

Richard Long starred as the 'Big Easy' detective Rex Randolph.
4. On this show, two private detectives worked the Hawaiian islands.

Answer: Hawaiian Eye

Actors Robert Conrad and Anthony Eisley operated Hawaiian Eye Private Investigations. They were often assisted by nightclub singer/photographer Chryseis "Cricket" Blake, played by Connie Stevens.
5. In this educational/game show, a team of four bright university students competed against other schools for scholarships.

Answer: General Electric College Bowl

Robert Earle took over the helm as host from Allen Ludden in 1962 for the next eight years.
6. Twenty-two year old Warren Beatty got his start playing Milton Armitage on this comedy series.

Answer: The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

Dobie was played by Dwayne Hickman, and who can forget beatnik Maynard G. Krebs played by Bob "Gilligan" Denver.
7. Mike Connors played an undercover policeman who infiltrated organized crime in this drama.

Answer: Tightrope

Connors' trademark was a pistol he wore behind his back to avoid detection during a routine frisk.
8. This show was Rod Serling's masterpiece.

Answer: The Twilight Zone

Most shows ended with Rod materializing out of nowhere to comment on the surprise twist ending.
9. Korean War veteran Adam Troy captained the schooner "Tiki III" around the Pacific in this action series.

Answer: Adventures in Paradise

James Michener created the series starring Gardner McKay as Capt. Adam Troy.
10. Actress Abby Dalton took care of her boss, a shore-based Navy doctor, in this sitcom.

Answer: Hennesey

Dalton played Lt. Martha Hale. Lt. "Chick" Hennesey was portrayed by child actor Jackie Cooper.
Source: Author rblayer

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