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I will name lead characters from old television westerns. You guess the actor.

A multiple-choice quiz by graydog9. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
graydog9

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
95,319

Updated
Feb 06 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
3939

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (10/10), Guest 174 (10/10), Guest 35 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. This actor was Marshall Matt Dillon in "Gunsmoke". Hint

John Wayne

James Arness

James Garner

Woody Allen

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who played Paladin in "Have Gun Will Travel"? Hint

Dan Blocker

Bruce Lee

Hugh O'Brien

Richard Boone

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Question 3 of 10

3. Name the actor who played Tom Brewster in "Sugarfoot". Hint

Bill Bonney

Will Hutchins

Michael Landon

Josh Randall

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Question 4 of 10

4. This actor played Adam Cartwright in "Bonanza". Hint

Dan Blocker

Pernell Roberts

Lorne Greene

Lance Armstrong

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who played Bret Maverick in the television series "Maverick"? Hint

Mel Gibson

Steve Mc Queen

Gene Barry

James Garner

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Johnny Yuma The Rebel" starred this actor. Hint

Steve McQueen

Perry Como

Michael Landon

Nick Adams

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Wyatt Earp" was 6 season western series starring this man. Hint

Fess Parker

Clint Eastwood

Hugh O'Brien

Kevin Costner

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Question 8 of 10

8. This actor portrayed a real western hero Bat Masterson. Hint

Gene Simmons

Gene Barry

Rowdy Yates

Gene Wilder

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Question 9 of 10

9. This tall actor starred as Lucas McCain in "The Rifleman". Hint

Chuck Connors

Charlie Brown

Chuck Norris

Clint Eastwood

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Question 10 of 10

10. This actor starred as Josh Randall In "Wanted Dead or Alive". Hint

Steve McQueen

Paul Newman

Nick Adams

Clive Cussler

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Most Recent Scores

Dec 07 2024 : Guest 24: 10/10
Nov 30 2024 : Guest 174: 10/10
Nov 29 2024 : Guest 35: 10/10
Nov 28 2024 : Guest 24: 8/10
Nov 27 2024 : Guest 104: 10/10
Nov 23 2024 : Linda_Arizona: 9/10
Nov 17 2024 : Guest 73: 9/10
Nov 15 2024 : Guest 174: 10/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This actor was Marshall Matt Dillon in "Gunsmoke".

Answer: James Arness

"Gunsmoke" was on the air for 20 years, 1955-1975. The first 11 years were in filmed in black and white, the last 9 were in color.

2. Who played Paladin in "Have Gun Will Travel"?

Answer: Richard Boone

"Have Gun Will Travel" was on the air for only 6 years. 1957-1963 were the years. Richard Boone is a descendant of Daniel Boone.

3. Name the actor who played Tom Brewster in "Sugarfoot".

Answer: Will Hutchins

In the old west a sugarfoot was ranked lower than a tenderfoot. Will Hutchins played the Lawyer-wannabe from 1957-61.

4. This actor played Adam Cartwright in "Bonanza".

Answer: Pernell Roberts

"Bonanza" was on the air from 1959 -1973. Pernell Roberts left after 6 seasons.

5. Who played Bret Maverick in the television series "Maverick"?

Answer: James Garner

One of my all-time favorites. It also starred Jack Kelly as Bart and Roger Moore as cousin Beau. The show had a 6 year run starting in 1957.

6. "Johnny Yuma The Rebel" starred this actor.

Answer: Nick Adams

The show was known for being true to post civil war history. It lasted from 59-61. It was a half-hour series.

7. "Wyatt Earp" was 6 season western series starring this man.

Answer: Hugh O'Brien

The show was on from 1955-1961. Wyatt Earp, the man, real story is better than most of the shows about him.

8. This actor portrayed a real western hero Bat Masterson.

Answer: Gene Barry

Gene Barry played this role with style. He wore a derby hat and carried a gold tipped cane. The cane had a sword in it. Three seasons was the life of this show, 58-61.

9. This tall actor starred as Lucas McCain in "The Rifleman".

Answer: Chuck Connors

"The Rifleman" aired from 1958-1963 and featured Johnny Crawford as his son. Chuck Connors also starred in another western "Branded".

10. This actor starred as Josh Randall In "Wanted Dead or Alive".

Answer: Steve McQueen

This series featured a young Steve McQueen. The show played for 3 seasons, 58-61. Sadly Steve passed away in 1980 at the age of 50.

Source: Author graydog9

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