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Quiz about Nostalgic Television 1967 Season Premiers

Nostalgic Television - 1967 Season Premiers Quiz

1967. What a year! The first heart transplant, Super Bowl I, the Six Day War and my high school graduation. Che Guevera was gunned down in Bolivia, draft cards were burned and Vietnam protests raged. But TV viewers still had these new shows.

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

Author
rblayer

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
171,303

Updated
Dec 11 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2412

Last 3 plays: Guest 104 (4/10), Guest 68 (7/10), Guest 173 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The high winds at a convent in Puerto Rico turned Sally Field into "The Flying Nun". What was the name of this 90 pound novice? Hint

Sister Bertrille

Sister Francine

Sister Bernice

Sister Francisca

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Question 2 of 10

2. Carl Betz played high-priced lawyer Clinton Judd in "Judd for the Defense". Where was his main office? Hint

Denver

New York

Houston

Los Angeles

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Question 3 of 10

3. David Vincent was an architect trying to convince people that aliens had landed and were trying to take over the earth in which sci-fi drama? Hint

Space Invaders

The Invaders

Invasion from Space

Aliens Among Us

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Question 4 of 10

4. What long running series featured a wheelchair-bound policeman? Hint

The Detective

Sam Champion, Detective

The Wheels of Justice

Ironside

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Question 5 of 10

5. At the time, this detective show starring Mike Connors was called one of the most violent on television. Hint

Felony Squad

Mannix

The Green Hornet

The F.B.I.

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Question 6 of 10

6. By 1967 the television western was a dying breed. What multiple Oscar winner played the title role in "The Guns of Will Sonnett"? Hint

Henry Fonda

Jack Nicholson

Walter Brennan

Charlton Heston

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who or what was "Gentle Ben"? Hint

An ex-gunfighter

A toothless lion

An ex-boxer

An American black bear

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Cannon family ran "The High Chaparral" during the 1870's in the Arizona Territory. What was actor Mark Slade's character's name on the series? Hint

Buck

Bobbie Boy

Billy Bob

Billy Blue

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Question 9 of 10

9. Fred Rogers' "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" burst onto the children's entertainment scene in 1967. Which of the following characters was not played by Rogers? Hint

Dr. Duckbill Platypus

Cornflake S. Pecially

Daniel Striped Tiger

Lady Elaine Fairchilde

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Question 10 of 10

10. Veteran actor Jack Warden played Lieutenant Mike Haines on this police drama. Hint

The Streets of San Francisco

Felony Squad

The Mod Squad

N.Y.P.D.

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Most Recent Scores

Nov 18 2024 : Guest 104: 4/10
Nov 12 2024 : Guest 68: 7/10
Nov 12 2024 : Guest 173: 5/10
Nov 09 2024 : Guest 199: 4/10
Nov 07 2024 : Guest 73: 4/10
Nov 05 2024 : Guest 24: 3/10
Nov 05 2024 : Guest 1: 3/10
Oct 31 2024 : Guest 174: 9/10
Oct 30 2024 : Guest 61: 6/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The high winds at a convent in Puerto Rico turned Sally Field into "The Flying Nun". What was the name of this 90 pound novice?

Answer: Sister Bertrille

Two years earlier, Sally Field had played television's "Gidget".

2. Carl Betz played high-priced lawyer Clinton Judd in "Judd for the Defense". Where was his main office?

Answer: Houston

Betz had just finished eight years as Dr. Alex Stone on "The Donna Reed Show".

3. David Vincent was an architect trying to convince people that aliens had landed and were trying to take over the earth in which sci-fi drama?

Answer: The Invaders

Roy Thinnes portrayed the poor Paul Revere-type character, whose mission was made even more difficult because the aliens vaporized when they died.

4. What long running series featured a wheelchair-bound policeman?

Answer: Ironside

Raymond Burr traded his "Perry Mason" law books for a badge to play Robert T. Ironside in this series that showed that a wheelchair is no real handicap.

5. At the time, this detective show starring Mike Connors was called one of the most violent on television.

Answer: Mannix

Joe Mannix was joined by secretary, Peggy Fair, played by Gail Fisher in the second season of the eight year run of this popular action series.

6. By 1967 the television western was a dying breed. What multiple Oscar winner played the title role in "The Guns of Will Sonnett"?

Answer: Walter Brennan

Ex-gunfighter Will Sonnett accompanied by his grandson Jeff, played by Dack Rambo, searched the west for his son, Jim Sonnett.

7. Who or what was "Gentle Ben"?

Answer: An American black bear

The Florida Everglades provided the scenery for this series starring Dennis Weaver as park ranger Tom Wedloe and Clint Howard as his son Mark.

8. The Cannon family ran "The High Chaparral" during the 1870's in the Arizona Territory. What was actor Mark Slade's character's name on the series?

Answer: Billy Blue

Leif Erickson played Big John Cannon and the beautiful Linda Cristal was his wife Victoria in one of the last of television's great western series.

9. Fred Rogers' "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" burst onto the children's entertainment scene in 1967. Which of the following characters was not played by Rogers?

Answer: Dr. Duckbill Platypus

Dr. Platypus was played by Bill Barker.

10. Veteran actor Jack Warden played Lieutenant Mike Haines on this police drama.

Answer: N.Y.P.D.

Warden was joined by Frank Converse as Detective Johnny Corso and Robert Hooks as Detective Jeff Ward in fighting crime on the streets of New York City.

Source: Author rblayer

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