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Quiz about TV Sleuths and Secret Agents
Quiz about TV Sleuths and Secret Agents

TV Sleuths and Secret Agents Trivia Quiz


1966 was a big year for secret agent-crime fighter shows. Some of the best stem from that period. This quiz covers a period spanning 1952 through 1972.

A multiple-choice quiz by MWG. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
MWG
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
38,322
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1017
Last 3 plays: Guest 35 (5/10), Guest 101 (9/10), Guest 72 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. One of my favorite spy shows, 'I Spy', ran from 1965 to 1968. It starred Robert Culp and what very successful stand-up comic? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What was the name of Culp's character? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. A popular British import from 1962-69, 'The Saint', featured the character of Simon Templar. Which actor played Templar?

Answer: (Two Words, think James Bond)
Question 4 of 10
4. In 1952 one of the earliest television examples of amateur sleuths was produced. 'Mr. and Mrs. North' starred Barbara Britton as Pamela North. Who played her husband Jerry? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. 1964-1968. A very popular and campy spy show starred Robert Vaughn, David McCallum, and Leo G. Carroll. Name it.

Answer: (4 words, last word is an acronym)
Question 6 of 10
6. In 1966 Steve Forrest played antique dealer John Mannering who was constantly being drawn in to all kinds of intrigue and danger. What was the name of this series? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In 1957 Peter Lawford, Phyllis Kirk and their dog, Asta, starred in a series adapted from Dashiell Hammett's best selling mystery stories. The movie version and its many sequels starred William Powell and Myrna Loy. Name the series. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In 1971-72 Roger Moore and Tony Curtis teamed up for this British based adventure series. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Patrick McGoohan starred in 'Secret Agent' from 1964 to 1966. What was the name of his character? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In 1968 Stuart Damon, William Gaunt, and Alexandra Bastedo starred as Craig Stirling, Richard Barrett, and Sharon MacReady three VERY special agents with some very special talents. Name this British series. Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Nov 13 2024 : Guest 35: 5/10
Oct 01 2024 : Guest 101: 9/10
Sep 27 2024 : Guest 72: 7/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. One of my favorite spy shows, 'I Spy', ran from 1965 to 1968. It starred Robert Culp and what very successful stand-up comic?

Answer: Bill Cosby

2. What was the name of Culp's character?

Answer: Kelly Robinson

3. A popular British import from 1962-69, 'The Saint', featured the character of Simon Templar. Which actor played Templar?

Answer: Roger Moore

4. In 1952 one of the earliest television examples of amateur sleuths was produced. 'Mr. and Mrs. North' starred Barbara Britton as Pamela North. Who played her husband Jerry?

Answer: Richard Denning

Denning is probably best remembered today for his role on Hawaii Five-O from 1968-80 as Gov. Paul Jameson.
5. 1964-1968. A very popular and campy spy show starred Robert Vaughn, David McCallum, and Leo G. Carroll. Name it.

Answer: The Man From U.N.C.L.E.

6. In 1966 Steve Forrest played antique dealer John Mannering who was constantly being drawn in to all kinds of intrigue and danger. What was the name of this series?

Answer: The Baron

Forrest is probably best known for his series, SWAT which aired from 1975 to 1976. He was also the younger brother of actor Dana Andrews.
7. In 1957 Peter Lawford, Phyllis Kirk and their dog, Asta, starred in a series adapted from Dashiell Hammett's best selling mystery stories. The movie version and its many sequels starred William Powell and Myrna Loy. Name the series.

Answer: The Thin Man

8. In 1971-72 Roger Moore and Tony Curtis teamed up for this British based adventure series.

Answer: The Persuaders

9. Patrick McGoohan starred in 'Secret Agent' from 1964 to 1966. What was the name of his character?

Answer: John Drake

10. In 1968 Stuart Damon, William Gaunt, and Alexandra Bastedo starred as Craig Stirling, Richard Barrett, and Sharon MacReady three VERY special agents with some very special talents. Name this British series.

Answer: The Champions

Source: Author MWG

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