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Quiz about Nostalgic Television 1962 Season Premiers

Nostalgic Television - 1962 Season Premiers Quiz

It was 1962 and Alan Shephard rocketed into space and the world came close to nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Television leaped into the Space Age as the satellite Telstar began international broadcasts. Here are some new shows for the year.

A multiple-choice quiz by rblayer. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
rblayer

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
169,451

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2550

Last 3 plays: Guest 199 (9/10), Guest 73 (8/10), Guest 1 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. "Well doggies" was often heard on this series. Hint

Rawhide

The Beverly Hillbillies

Maverick

Wagon Train

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Checkmate King Two this is White Rook, over", initiated radio communications on this action series. Hint

Checkmate

Combat

The Chessman

Highway Patrol

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Question 3 of 10

3. Years before he became 007, Roger Moore played a suave and dapper thief in this series. Hint

The Saint

The Cat

The Thief

The Agent

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Question 4 of 10

4. This adventure series centered on two professional skydivers. Hint

Ripcord

Smoke Jumpers

Chutes

Hit the Silk

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Question 5 of 10

5. The South Pacific during World War II was the setting for this comedy about the crew of PT-73. Hint

McHale's Navy

Patrol Boat

Navy Days

Peter's Pirates

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Question 6 of 10

6. Before he became Rodney Harrington on "Peyton Place", Ryan O'Neal got his start playing Tal Garret on this series. Hint

Empire

The Tall Men

Gallent Men

Guestward Ho

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Question 7 of 10

7. Before he made a bunch of Disney movies, Dean Jones starred in this light-hearted military comedy. Hint

Ensign Pulver

The Wackiest Ship in the Army

C.P.O. Sharkey

Ensign O'Toole

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Question 8 of 10

8. "Ben Casey" and "Dr. Kildare" had opened the medical show floodgate the previous year. This show centered on the lives of Liz Thorpe and Gail Lucas. Hint

The Interns

The Nurses

The Candystripers

Angels of Mercy

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Shiloh Ranch in the Wyoming Territory was the setting for this long-running series. Hint

The Westerners

Bonanza

The Virginian

Rawhide

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Question 10 of 10

10. The main character in this show earned his living at Spaceley's Sprockets. Hint

The Jetsons

I'm Dickens, He's Fenster

The Honeymooners

The Working Guy

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Most Recent Scores

Nov 09 2024 : Guest 199: 9/10
Nov 07 2024 : Guest 73: 8/10
Nov 05 2024 : Guest 1: 5/10
Nov 05 2024 : Guest 64: 8/10
Nov 04 2024 : Guest 24: 3/10
Oct 31 2024 : Guest 174: 10/10
Oct 29 2024 : Guest 174: 10/10
Oct 27 2024 : Guest 172: 7/10
Oct 23 2024 : calmdecember: 5/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Well doggies" was often heard on this series.

Answer: The Beverly Hillbillies

This was a favorite expression of Jed Clampett, played by Buddy Ebsen.

2. "Checkmate King Two this is White Rook, over", initiated radio communications on this action series.

Answer: Combat

Rick Jason and Vic Morrow starred as Lt. Hanley and Sgt. Saunders.

3. Years before he became 007, Roger Moore played a suave and dapper thief in this series.

Answer: The Saint

Simon Templar was "The Saint" and only stole from wealthy criminals.

4. This adventure series centered on two professional skydivers.

Answer: Ripcord

Ken Curtis and Larry Pennell starred in the series that help popularize the sport of skydiving. In an early merchandising scheme, kids could buy a toy parachute for $1.98.

5. The South Pacific during World War II was the setting for this comedy about the crew of PT-73.

Answer: McHale's Navy

Oscar winner Ernest Borgnine was the leader of the motley crew. Gavin MacLeod, "The Love Boat" skipper, got his seagoing start as Happy, a lowly swabby.

6. Before he became Rodney Harrington on "Peyton Place", Ryan O'Neal got his start playing Tal Garret on this series.

Answer: Empire

The series starred Richard Egan as Jim Redigo. Charles Bronson was also featured as Paul Moreno.

7. Before he made a bunch of Disney movies, Dean Jones starred in this light-hearted military comedy.

Answer: Ensign O'Toole

Jack Albertson played Lt. Cmdr. Virgil Stoner, and J.C. Flippen was C.P.O. Homer Nelson.

8. "Ben Casey" and "Dr. Kildare" had opened the medical show floodgate the previous year. This show centered on the lives of Liz Thorpe and Gail Lucas.

Answer: The Nurses

Shirl Conway and Zina Bethune played nurses, Thorpe and Lucas. Two years later they were joined by doctors and the show became "The Doctors and the Nurses".

9. The Shiloh Ranch in the Wyoming Territory was the setting for this long-running series.

Answer: The Virginian

James Drury was "The Virginian" and Doug McClure played Trampas for the entire nine year run of this popular western.

10. The main character in this show earned his living at Spaceley's Sprockets.

Answer: The Jetsons

This animated series was a futuristic "The Flintstones" about George Jetson, his wife Jane, daughter Judy and son Elroy. Let us not forget the maid, Rosie the Robot and Astro the dog.

Source: Author rblayer

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