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Quiz about Television The Stuff We Watched III

Television - The Stuff We Watched III Quiz

Back before TV gave us thousands of choices... we still found some pretty good stuff to watch. Do you remember these?

A multiple-choice quiz by JRooowe. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
JRooowe

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
405,760

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
351

Last 3 plays: Guest 104 (8/10), Linda_Arizona (7/10), Guest 92 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1965 Lloyd Bridges starred as an ex-soldier who encounters various problems in his travels. What was he known as? Hint

The Virginian

Mike Nelson

The Loner

Johnny Yuma

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Question 2 of 10

2. Before heading out to Korea... Harry Morgan appeared in 156 episodes of what long running TV favorite? Hint

Wagon Train

December Bride

Search for Tomorrow

The Real McCoys

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Question 3 of 10

3. On the long-running TV game show, "What's My Line?" what would the contestants win if they stumped the celebrity panel? Hint

$5,000 and a trip to Las Vegas

$1,000

$50

$2,000

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Question 4 of 10

4. Milburn Stone played Doc in 605 episodes of "Gunsmoke." What was Doc's real first name? Hint

Galen

Francisco

Socrates

Quincy

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these TV series did NOT star David Janssen? Hint

Richard Diamond

Run For Your Life

O'Hara U.S. Treasury

Harry O

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Question 6 of 10

6. On the 60s TV show "Hazel," how did Hazel generally refer to her employer, Mr. Baxter? Hint

boss-man

Gorgeous George

Mr. B

Mr. Baxter

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1965 William Shatner starred as lawyer David Koster in what short-lived TV series? Hint

The Law and Mr. Jones

Target: The Corruptors

The Defenders

For The People

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the hit series "The Fugitive" who was the relentless detective pursuing Dr. Richard Kimble? Hint

Inspector Emile Javert

Police Lt. Arthur Tragg

Captain Dan Matthews

Lt. Philip Gerard

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Question 9 of 10

9. This police drama was titled "San Francisco Beat" when it went into syndication. What was it called during its initial run? Hint

Hill Street Blues

Bayside

The Golden Gate Files

The Lineup

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Question 10 of 10

10. The "gimmick" of the popular '50s series "The People's Choice" was hearing what the pet basset hound was thinking. What was the name of this opinionated canine? Hint

Cleo

Mandy

Rollo

Sock

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Dec 14 2024 : Guest 104: 8/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1965 Lloyd Bridges starred as an ex-soldier who encounters various problems in his travels. What was he known as?

Answer: The Loner

In the series "The Loner" Lloyd starred as William Colton, an ex-soldier who wanders the west after the Civil War. This interesting and highly regarded show was written by Rod Serling... of "Twilight Zone" fame. It only lasted one season.

2. Before heading out to Korea... Harry Morgan appeared in 156 episodes of what long running TV favorite?

Answer: December Bride

Morgan (who later played Col. Potter on the TV show "M.A.S.H.") appeared as Pete Porter, the neighbor of "December Bride" Lily Ruskin (played by Spring Byington). He also costarred in the spin-off "Pete and Gladys" with Cara Williams. That lasted for 72 episodes.

3. On the long-running TV game show, "What's My Line?" what would the contestants win if they stumped the celebrity panel?

Answer: $50

The original version of this low-key show lasted for 17 years (877 episodes) and ended in 1967. Hundreds of famous celebrities, politicians, sports figures appeared as "The Mystery Guest." The $50 won in 1967 would be worth approximately $400 in 2021 dollars. Several syndicated versions have come-and-gone since.

4. Milburn Stone played Doc in 605 episodes of "Gunsmoke." What was Doc's real first name?

Answer: Galen

There were 635 episodes in all. Milburn "Doc" Stone was in the first and last episodes of this TV classic. He was second only to James Arness in episodes in which he appeared. He retired when the show ended.

5. Which of these TV series did NOT star David Janssen?

Answer: Run For Your Life

The series "Run For Your Life" ran from 1965-1968 and starred Ben Gazzara. He played a lawyer with a terminal illness and two years to live. He decides to do everything he'd ever dreamt of doing in what time he had left.

6. On the 60s TV show "Hazel," how did Hazel generally refer to her employer, Mr. Baxter?

Answer: Mr. B

This popular series was based on the long-running "Saturday Evening Post" single-panel cartoon. Shirley Booth (Hazel) received two Prime Time Emmy awards for her portrayal of the title character.

7. In 1965 William Shatner starred as lawyer David Koster in what short-lived TV series?

Answer: For The People

This series only lasted for 13 episodes. If the show hadn't been cancelled Shatner would not have been available to take on the role of Capt. Kirk of "Star Trek." That role had previously been turned down by Lloyd Bridges and Jack Lord.

8. In the hit series "The Fugitive" who was the relentless detective pursuing Dr. Richard Kimble?

Answer: Lt. Philip Gerard

Barry Morse played Philip Gerard, the police Lt. who spent four years in hot pursuit of the wrongly convicted Dr. Kimble (played by David Janssen). Hard to believe, but Lt. Gerard appeared in only 37 of the 120 series' episodes.

9. This police drama was titled "San Francisco Beat" when it went into syndication. What was it called during its initial run?

Answer: The Lineup

This popular CBS series ran from 1954 until early 1960. The pilot episode was directed by Don Siegel who years later directed the Clint Eastwood classic "Dirty Harry."

10. The "gimmick" of the popular '50s series "The People's Choice" was hearing what the pet basset hound was thinking. What was the name of this opinionated canine?

Answer: Cleo

The star of the show was former child star Jackie Cooper. He appeared as Socrates "Sock" Miller. Many of the people who appeared during its 3 year run would be familiar to TV fans: Howard McNear, Richard Deacon, Ellen Corby, Angie Dickinson, Jack Albertson, Mike Connors, and many more.

Source: Author JRooowe

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