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Quiz about Nostalgic Television  1966 Season Premiers
Quiz about Nostalgic Television  1966 Season Premiers

Nostalgic Television - 1966 Season Premiers Quiz


In 1966 Betty Frieden founded the National Organization of Women and an Arizona kidnapper named Miranda added new dialogue to cop shows with the "you have the right to remain silent" warning. How many of these shows do you remember?

A multiple-choice quiz by rblayer. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
rblayer
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
170,834
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
2647
Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (8/10), Guest 73 (9/10), Guest 1 (2/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Gene Roddenberry's masterpiece "Star Trek" spawned numerous televison shows and movies. How many episodes were made? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. With lines such as "Holy cow, Batman", the Caped Crusader hit the airwaves as Batman and Robin battled a distinguished list of guest villains. Do you remember the name of the Dynamic Duo's butler? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This western was about a man who won a railroad in a poker game. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which of the following characters was not a member of the original "Mission: Impossible" cast? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Robert Goulet starred in this war drama as an American spy in Nazi Germany. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Vampire Barnabas Collins was a central figure on this daytime horror-soap. What actor portrayed the popular vampire? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. A small group of Allied soldiers battled Rommel's Afrika Korps during World War II in this action war series. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Setting the mold for the concept of a spunky "struggling single girl", Marlo Thomas brought "That Girl" to television. Who played her long-time boyfriend Donald? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Sebastian Cabot played butler Giles French on "Family Affair". What were the names of the twins that moved in with his boss Bill Davis? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Who were Davy, Micky, Mike and Peter? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Gene Roddenberry's masterpiece "Star Trek" spawned numerous televison shows and movies. How many episodes were made?

Answer: 79

Alas, the Starship Enterprise's five year mission only lasted three season.
2. With lines such as "Holy cow, Batman", the Caped Crusader hit the airwaves as Batman and Robin battled a distinguished list of guest villains. Do you remember the name of the Dynamic Duo's butler?

Answer: Alfred Pennyworth

British born Alan Napier played the very proper butler, Alfred, whose film career dated back to 1930.
3. This western was about a man who won a railroad in a poker game.

Answer: The Iron Horse

Dale Robertson played Ben Calhoun, the owner of the unfinished Buffalo Pass, Scalplock and Defiance Line Railroad.
4. Which of the following characters was not a member of the original "Mission: Impossible" cast?

Answer: Jim Phelps

After the first season, Peter Graves as Jim Phelps replaced actor Stephen Hill who had played Daniel Briggs.
5. Robert Goulet starred in this war drama as an American spy in Nazi Germany.

Answer: Blue Light

French actress Christine Carere played Goulet's romantic interest in the short-lived series.
6. Vampire Barnabas Collins was a central figure on this daytime horror-soap. What actor portrayed the popular vampire?

Answer: Jonathan Frid

Barrett, Selby and Astredo were actors playing other roles on the immensely popular show.
7. A small group of Allied soldiers battled Rommel's Afrika Korps during World War II in this action war series.

Answer: The Rat Patrol

Sergeant Sam Troy was played by actor Christopher George , who was married to actress Lynda Day George.
8. Setting the mold for the concept of a spunky "struggling single girl", Marlo Thomas brought "That Girl" to television. Who played her long-time boyfriend Donald?

Answer: Ted Bessell

Bessell had played Private Frankie Lombardi on "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C." prior to his five year stint as Donald.
9. Sebastian Cabot played butler Giles French on "Family Affair". What were the names of the twins that moved in with his boss Bill Davis?

Answer: Buffy and Jody

Buffy was played by Anissa Jones who died of a drug overdose at age 18. Johnny Whitaker, who played Jody, graduated from Brigham Young University and also has had drug problems in his life.
10. Who were Davy, Micky, Mike and Peter?

Answer: The Monkees

The group, comprised of Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork, had numerous top-selling records.
Source: Author rblayer

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