TV Classics of the '50s and '60s - Part II Quiz | Television

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1. The popular TV detective series "77 Sunset Strip" (1958-1964) featured Efrem Zimbalist Jr and Roger Smith as the agency detectives (both former government secret agents) and Edd Byrnes as the valet working at Dino's, the club next door. What was the name of the character of Roger Smith in the series?

Answer: Jeff Spencer

Roger Smith (born 1932) played Jeff Spencer who was also a non-practicing attorney. Efrem Zimalist Jr. (1918-2014) was Stuart "Stu" Bailey with Edd Byrnes (born 1933) as Gerald Lloyd "Kookie" Kookson III. Louis Quinn (1915-1988) played Roscoe, the racetrack tout.

2. Lloyd Bridges thrilled us with his underwater exploits in "Sea Hunt" (1958-1961). What was the name of Lloyd's character in the series?

Answer: Mike Nelson

Bridges plays the role of Mike Nelson who was a former United States Navy frogman. As a well-known diving expert Nelson is normally called upon to be involved in difficult or dangerous projects. During underwater scenes Bridges did voice-over narration.
Lloyd Vernet Bridges Jr, (1913-1998) was married to his wife Dorothy (1915-2009) for over 50 years and are the parents of Beau and Jeff Bridges.
Bridges was an actor from 1936-1998 and Harvey Pell was his character as a Deputy Marshall in the classic movie "High Noon (1952). Steve McCoskey was his character in "Airplane" (1980) and Thomas "Tug" Benson his character in "Hot Shots!" (1991).

3. In the American sitcom "The Honeymooners" (1951-1955), Jackie Gleason played the role of Ralph Kramden a bus driver, his best friend and neighbour was Edward Lillywhite "Ed" Norton, played by Art Carney. What was Ed Norton's occupation?

Answer: Sewer worker

Norton worked for New York City Sewerage Department and Ralph for the Gotham Bus Company. Most scenes are in Ralph and his wife Alice's apartment and Alice's best friend is Ed's wife Thelma "Trixie" Norton. These four characters were the inspiration for "The Flintstones". Fred and Wilma Flintstone (Ralph and Alice Kramden) and Barney and Betty Rubble (Ed and Thelma Norton).

4. "The Man from U.N.C.L.E" (1964-1968) starred Robert Vaughn and David McCallum as special agents for a secret international espionage agency. What did U.N.C.L.E. stand for?

Answer: United Network Command for Law and Enforcement

Vaughn played the role of Napoleon Solo and McCallum was his fellow agent Illya Kuryakin. The adversary to U.N.C.L.E was THRUSH which stood for Technological Hierarchy for the Removal of Undesirables and the Subjugation of Humanity. THRUSH's aim was to conquer the world through the two party system of masters and slaves. There was a spin-off to the series with "The Girl From U.N.C.L.E" starring Stefanie Powers as April Dancer.

5. "The Andy Griffith Show" (1960-1968) was an American sitcom starring Andy Griffith as a widowed sheriff of a small town community. What was his character's name in the series?

Answer: Andy Taylor

Andy Griffith played the role of Sheriff Andy Taylor, who had a son Opie Taylor (Ron Howard) and they lived with Andy's Aunt Bee (Frances Bavier).
Andy Griffith played the role of Ben Matlock in the series "Matlock" (1986-1995) and the role of Andy Sawyer in "The New Andy Griffith Show" (1971).

6. "The Ed Sullivan Show" (1948-1971) introduced many famous acts to TV and the world. One particular UK group appeared 18 times on the show, more than any other UK group. Who was this group?

Answer: The Dave Clark Five

Ed Sullivan thought that The Dave Clark Five had a much more cleaner and wholesome image than most other groups and that is why they appeared more than the others. Their hits included "Glad All Over", "Bits and Pieces", "Can't You See That She's Mine", "Catch Us If You Can" and many more. The band was active from 1958-1970.
All the other groups appeared on "The Ed Sullivan Show" but not as many times as The Dave Clark Five.

7. "The Real McCoys" (1957-1963) was a situation comedy about a mountain family from West Virginia that moved to California to become dirt farmers. Which actor played the role of Luke McCoy?

Answer: Richard Crenna

The show ranked in the Top 10 for 3 seasons by the Nielsen Ratings. Richard Crenna (1926-2003) appeared in many TV shows and films. Maybe he is best remembered as Colonel Samuel "Sam" Trautman in the first three "Rambo" films.
Walter Brennan (1894-1874) was Grandpa Amos McCoy and appeared in numerous films and won three Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor in 1936,1938 and 1940. Both Crenna and Brennan appeared in all 224 episodes of the show.
Michael Winkelman (1946-1999) played Little Luke and Tony Martinez (1920-2002) played Pepino.

8. "Ben Casey" (1961-1966) was an American medical drama series at County General Hospital. Who played the role of Ben Casey?

Answer: Vince Edwards

Vince Edwards (1928-1996) was an actor, singer and director. Edwards was best known for his role as Dr. Ben Casey and as Major Cliff Bricker in the 1968 war movie "Devil's Brigade".
Richard Chamberlain starred as Dr. Kildare in the TV series of the same name from 1961-1966. Richard Boone (1917-1981) starred in the TV series "Medic" (1954-1956), however, is best known for his starring role in "Have Gun - Will Travel" (1957-1963). Robert Young (1907-1998) played "Marcus Welby, M.D" in the TV series of the same name.

9. The misadventures of this strange but loving macabre family called "The Addams Family" graced our scenes from 1964-1966. Morticia Frump Addams (Carolyn Jones) was married to Gomez Addams, the head of the family. Who played the role of Gomez Addams?

Answer: John Astin

John Astin (born 1930) has appeared in numerous films and TV shows, however, he is best remembered for his role as Gomez Addams. Jackie Coogan (1914-1984) started his acting career as a child appearing in silent movies. He appeared in numerous films and TV shows over a period from 1917-1984 and was Uncle Fester Frump in "The Addams Family". Ted Cassidy (1932-1979) also appeared in many films and TV shows but normally as an unusual character due to his height (6ft 9 in- 2.06m). He appeared as Lurch in "The Addams Family".
Ken Weatherwax (1955-2014) played Pugsy Addams in the show.

10. The situation comedy "Gilligan's Island" (1964-1967) was about two crew and five passengers marooned on a Pacific island after a storm and not far from Honolulu. What was Gilligan's christian name in the comedy?

Answer: He was only ever called Gilligan

Throughout the series the star Bob Denver was only ever called Gilligan. Captain/Skipper was Jonas Grumby (Alan Hale Jr.). Thurston Howell III (Jim Backus) was the Millionaire.
The charter boat SS Minnow, was skippered by Jonas Grumby with his First Mate Gilligan. The other four passengers also marooned on the island were Eunice Lovelle Wentworth Howell(Natalie Schafer) the wife of Thurston, Ginger Grant (Tina Louise) the movie star, Roy Hinkley (Russell Johnson) as the Professor and Mary Ann Summers (Dawn Wells) in the role of the farm girl.

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