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TV Trivia 101 Trivia Quiz

This quiz deals with TV trivia from shows mainly from the 50's and 60's. Some of them are easy and some are not. Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by musicworks. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
musicworks

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
79,924

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
13 / 25

Plays
4555

Last 3 plays: Guest 75 (9/25), debbi52 (8/25), Linda_Arizona (12/25).

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Question 1 of 25

1. What lodge did Ralph Kramden and Ed Norton belong to on 'The Honeymooners'? Hint

The Raccoons

The Elks

The Muskrats

The Beavers

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Question 2 of 25

2. What was Lucy Ricardo's maiden name? Hint

McGongagle

McGrew

McGillicuddy

McGilberry

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Question 3 of 25

3. A real easy one! What did Barney Fife keep in his shirt pocket on 'The Andy Griffith Show'? Hint

A bullet

A pocket watch

A poem

A sock

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Question 4 of 25

4. What was Joe Friday's badge number on 'Dragnet'? Hint

523

147

799

714

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Question 5 of 25

5. Who was the first host of 'The Tonight Show'? Hint

Dave Garroway

Jack Paar

Steve Allen

Johnny Carson

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Question 6 of 25

6. When CBS was offered the TV show 'Star Trek', they turned it down and bought another show about space travel instead. What show was it?

Answer: (Three Words)

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Question 7 of 25

7. What kind of job did Jim Anderson have on 'Father Knows Best'? Hint

Insurance salesman

Carpet salesman

Car salesman

Office furniture salesman

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Question 8 of 25

8. What was the name of the airplane on the series 'Sky King'?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 9 of 25

9. What was the name of Lloyd Bridges character on his show 'Sea Hunt'? Hint

Harvey Pell

William Colton

Mike Nelson

Evan Brent

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Question 10 of 25

10. What kind of car did Archie and Edith Bunker mention in the theme song of 'All in The Family'?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 11 of 25

11. What was the name of John Beresford Tipton's estate on 'The Millionaire'? Hint

Silver Manor

Tipton Manor

Silverstone

Goldstone

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Question 12 of 25

12. What was the name of the cook on the TV western 'Rawhide'? Hint

Wishbone

Charlie Wooster

Hop Sing

Silas

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Question 13 of 25

13. What was the name of Gene's ranch on 'The Gene Autry Show'? Hint

Broken Wheel Ranch

Shiloh Ranch

Melody Ranch

Double R Ranch

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Question 14 of 25

14. What was the exact family relationship between Adam, Hoss, And Little Joe on 'Bonanza'? Hint

Half brothers

Brothers

Cousins

Sisters

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Question 15 of 25

15. What was the name of the answering service used by 'Richard Diamond'? Hint

The Acme answering service

The Hi-Fi answering service

The Phoenix answering service

The Premier answering service

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Question 16 of 25

16. In what year did Johnny Carson move 'The Tonight Show' to California? Hint

1969

1974

1970

1972

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Question 17 of 25

17. In what way did Grandfather clock speak on 'Captain Kangaroo'? Hint

Riddles

Rhyme

Reason

He didn't talk at all!

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Question 18 of 25

18. What was the military unit on 'Combat'? Hint

1st Platoon D Company

2nd Platoon K Company

3rd Platoon C Company

2nd Platoon B Company

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Question 19 of 25

19. What was the destination of the Robinson family on 'Lost in Space'? Hint

Pluto

Neptune

Mars

Alpha Centauri

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Question 20 of 25

20. What was the name of the Jeep that Pat Brady drove on 'The Roy Rogers Show'?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 21 of 25

21. Which one of these TV series DID NOT have Robert Conrad in the cast? Hint

'Assignment Vienna'

'Hawaiian Eye'

'The Good Guys'

'The D.A.'

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Question 22 of 25

22. What TV comedian always said 'Good night everybody, and may God bless' at the close of his show?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 23 of 25

23. Another easy one! What newspaper did Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, and Clark Kent work for on 'The Adventures of Superman'?

Answer: (Three Words! The is the first word.)

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Question 24 of 25

24. What was Dr. Ben Casey's official title? Hint

Resident Orthopedic Surgeon

Resident Neurosurgeon

Resident Obstetric Surgeon

Resident Thoracic Surgeon

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Question 25 of 25

25. Sgt. Bilko of 'The Phil Silvers Show' was in charge of what on the base? Hint

Motor Pool

Military Police

Mess Hall

N. C. O. Club

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What lodge did Ralph Kramden and Ed Norton belong to on 'The Honeymooners'?

Answer: The Raccoons

'The Honeymooners' starred Jackie Gleason as Ralph, and Art Carney as Ed.

2. What was Lucy Ricardo's maiden name?

Answer: McGillicuddy

Kathryn Card portrayed Lucy's mother Mrs. McGillicuddy.

3. A real easy one! What did Barney Fife keep in his shirt pocket on 'The Andy Griffith Show'?

Answer: A bullet

Andy didn't trust Barney with any more than that because of his itchy trigger finger.

4. What was Joe Friday's badge number on 'Dragnet'?

Answer: 714

The story is that Jack Webb was a Babe Ruth fan. This was why his badge was 714, the number of home runs Ruth hit. There are other theories out about the reason behind the badge number.

5. Who was the first host of 'The Tonight Show'?

Answer: Steve Allen

Steve Allen was the host 1954 - 1957. Jack Paar was the host 1957 - 1962, Johnny Carson was the host 1962 - 1992. Dave Garroway was the first host of 'The Today Show'.

6. When CBS was offered the TV show 'Star Trek', they turned it down and bought another show about space travel instead. What show was it?

Answer: Lost in Space

'Lost in Space' starred Guy Williams as John Robinson, and June Lockhart as his wife Maureen. It aired 1965 - 1968.

7. What kind of job did Jim Anderson have on 'Father Knows Best'?

Answer: Insurance salesman

'Father Knows Best' starred Robert Young and Jane Wyatt.

8. What was the name of the airplane on the series 'Sky King'?

Answer: Songbird

Sky King was portrayed by Kirby Grant.

9. What was the name of Lloyd Bridges character on his show 'Sea Hunt'?

Answer: Mike Nelson

'Sea Hunt' aired 1958 - 1961. Evan Brent was his name in 'Roots'. Harvey Pell was his name in 'High Noon'. William Colton was his name on one of his other series 'The Loner'.

10. What kind of car did Archie and Edith Bunker mention in the theme song of 'All in The Family'?

Answer: LaSalle

'Gee our old LaSalle ran great'.

11. What was the name of John Beresford Tipton's estate on 'The Millionaire'?

Answer: Silverstone

Tipton would give a million dollars to people each week to see how they would react to suddenly being rich. Tipton was played by Paul Frees who was known as a voice actor.

12. What was the name of the cook on the TV western 'Rawhide'?

Answer: Wishbone

Wishbone was played by Paul Brinegar. Hop Sing was the cook on 'Bonanza'. Charlie Wooster was the cook on 'Wagon Train'. Silas was the cook on 'The Big Valley'.

13. What was the name of Gene's ranch on 'The Gene Autry Show'?

Answer: Melody Ranch

The Broken Wheel Ranch was on 'Fury'. The Double R Ranch was of course Roy Rogers' Bar Ranch.

14. What was the exact family relationship between Adam, Hoss, And Little Joe on 'Bonanza'?

Answer: Half brothers

They all had the same father, but they had different mothers. Adams mother was Elizabeth, Hoss' mother was Inga, Joe's mother was Marie.

15. What was the name of the answering service used by 'Richard Diamond'?

Answer: The Hi-Fi answering service

Richard Diamond was played by David Janssen. Mary Tyler was also on this show playing Sam the receptionist. Her face was not seen, just her legs.

16. In what year did Johnny Carson move 'The Tonight Show' to California?

Answer: 1972

The show was never the same after Johnny Carson left

17. In what way did Grandfather clock speak on 'Captain Kangaroo'?

Answer: Rhyme

One of my favorite shows when I was a kid. Bob Keeshan was the original Clarabell the Clown on 'The Howdy Doody Show'.

18. What was the military unit on 'Combat'?

Answer: 2nd Platoon K Company

'Combat' starred Rick Jason as Lt. Gil Hanley, and Vic Morrow as Sgt. Chip Saunders.

19. What was the destination of the Robinson family on 'Lost in Space'?

Answer: Alpha Centauri

They were sent there to set up a colony, but of course they never made it.

20. What was the name of the Jeep that Pat Brady drove on 'The Roy Rogers Show'?

Answer: Nellybelle

Pat Brady was born Dec. 31, 1914 and died Feb. 27, 1972.

21. Which one of these TV series DID NOT have Robert Conrad in the cast?

Answer: 'The Good Guys'

'The Good Guys' was a comedy starring Bob Denver and Herb Edelman.

22. What TV comedian always said 'Good night everybody, and may God bless' at the close of his show?

Answer: Red Skelton

One of the funniest comics. 'The Red Skelton Show' ran 1951-1971.

23. Another easy one! What newspaper did Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, and Clark Kent work for on 'The Adventures of Superman'?

Answer: The Daily Planet

Jimmy Olsen was played by Jack Larson, Perry White was played by John Hamilton, Noel Neill played Lois Lane, and of course George Reeves played Superman.

24. What was Dr. Ben Casey's official title?

Answer: Resident Neurosurgeon

Ben Casey was played by Vince Edwards.

25. Sgt. Bilko of 'The Phil Silvers Show' was in charge of what on the base?

Answer: Motor Pool

'The Phil Silvers Show' starred Phil Silvers as Sgt. Ernest Bilko, and Harvey Lembeck as Corporal Rocco Barbella.

Source: Author musicworks

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