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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.

Author
rblayer

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
170,834

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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2663

Last 3 plays: Guest 47 (5/10), Guest 170 (10/10), MANNYTEX (6/10).

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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

121

108

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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

Andrew Pettigrew

Arnold Pennymaker

Alfred Pennyworth

Allan Pettibone

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Question 3 of 10

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

The Iron Horse

The Way West

The Loco Motive

The Rail Man

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Question 4 of 10

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

Willy Armitage

Rollin Hand

Jim Phelps

Cinnamon Carter

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Question 5 of 10

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

Double Agent

Blue Light

Code Blue

American Nazi

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Question 6 of 10

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

Jonathan Frid

David Selby

Leslie Barrett

Humbert Allen Astredo

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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

The Desert War

The Desert Rats

The Rat Patrol

The Dunes Day

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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

Gino Conforti

Dabney Coleman

Ted Bessell

Billy De Wolfe

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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

Buffy and Jody

Cissy and Jeffy

Missy and Joey

Prissy and Jimmie

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Question 10 of 10

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

The Animals

The Monkees

The Archies

The Bad Boys

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Most Recent Scores

Dec 19 2024 : Guest 47: 5/10
Dec 17 2024 : Guest 170: 10/10
Dec 13 2024 : MANNYTEX: 6/10
Dec 13 2024 : Guest 38: 7/10
Dec 11 2024 : Guest 65: 6/10
Dec 10 2024 : Guest 71: 7/10
Dec 10 2024 : Guest 75: 7/10
Dec 06 2024 : Guest 209: 7/10
Dec 05 2024 : Guest 172: 7/10

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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.

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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