TV Westerns in '50s and '60s - Part II Quiz

Answer: Alan Hale Jr.

Alan Hale Jr. (1921-1990) was the railroad engineer in "Casey Jones" and was the Skipper in "Gilligan's Island". Walter Brennan is one of a select few men to have won three Academy Awards (Oscars). He appeared in "The Real McCoys" and appeared in hundreds of movies on the big screen.

Hoagy Carmichael appeared in the Western series "Laramie" but is probably best known for composing the music of "Stardust" and "Georgia on My Mind".
Gabby Hayes is best remembered for his many roles in Western movies spanning over 50 years.

Answer: Bat Masterson

Bat Masterson's trademarks were his black jacket, black derby, fancy vest and an elegant cane. He did wear a gun, but preferred to use his cane to get out of tight situations.

Paladin was played by Richard Boone in "Have Gun Will Travel". Bret Maverick was played by James Garner and "Sugarfoot" was played by Will Hutchins.

Answer: Larry Storch

Forrest Tucker played the role of Sergeant Morgan O'Rourke and Ken Berry was Captain Wilton Parmenter in "F-Troop".

Larry Storch and Bernard Schwartz (later Tony Curtis) were shipmates on the submarine USS Proteus which was stationed in Tokyo Bay during August and September 1945. They appeared together in a number of films in later years.

Answer: John Russell

John Russell was decorated as a US Marine in WWII. Peter Brown was Marshal Dan Troop's deputy, Johnny McKay, in "Lawman".

Ward Bond is best known for his role as Major Seth Adams in "Wagon Train" and Robert Fuller is best known for his roles in "Laramie" and "Wagon Train".

Answer: Chuck Connors

Chuck Connors is best known for his role as Lucas McCain in "Rifleman". He played for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Chicago Cubs and Boston Celtics.

John Smith played Slim Sherman in "Laramie" and Clayton Moore played "The Lone Ranger". Pernell Roberts is best known as Adam Cartwright in "Bonanza".

Answer: John Reid

John Reid was the sole survivor of six Texas Rangers that were ambushed and killed by Bartholomew "Butch" Cavendish and his gang. Tonto came across the ambushed Rangers and although he initially thought that John Reid was dead, he nursed him back to health and thus he became "The Lone Ranger".

Daniel Reid was John Reid's older brother that was killed in the ambush. Don Diego de la Vega was Zorro.

Answer: The Rebel

Sadly, Nick Adams died at the young age of 36 years in 1968. He was nominated for an Academy Award (Best Supporting Actor) for his role as Ben Brown in the movie "Twilight Honour".

"Bronco" (1958-1962) starred Ty Hardin as Bronco Layne. James Drury was "The Virginian" (1962-1971) and Wayde Preston starred in "Colt .45" (1957-1960).

Answer: Pancho

"The Cisco Kid" was the first TV series to be filmed in colour, however, it was not until the 1960s that viewers were able to see it in colour on their TV screens.

Bernardo was the faithful manservant of Zorro. Sancho was Don Quixote's squire in the Spanish novel written by Cervantes. Chester was the role played by Dennis Weaver in "Gunsmoke".

Answer: The Tombstone Epitaph

The editor usually made the statement "This is the way it happened - in the town too tough to die". The series ran from 1957 - 1960. The editor of The Tombstone Epitaph, Harris Calibourne, was played by Richard Eastham.

Answer: Jim Hardie

Dale Robertson was in the US Army during WWII in Europe and was wounded twice, receiving the Silver and Bronze Stars. Christopher Colt was played by Wayde Preston in "Colt .45" (1957-1960). Bill Longley was played by Rory Calhoun in "The Texan" (1958-1960). Bret Clark was played by Grant Sullivan in "Pony Express" (1959-1960).