The Sarge is in Charge Trivia Quiz

Answer: Sergeant Biff O'Hara

Actor Joe Sawyer portrayed Sgt. Biff O'Hara in "The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin". The sergeant and other soldiers at Fort Apache in Arizona helped to raise an orphaned boy, Rusty, and his dog, Rin Tin tin. The show referred to at least one occasion when Rin Tin Tin helped to save the life of O'Hara. Joe Sawyer also guest starred in a variety of guest roles on several television westerns in the 1950s.

Answer: Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko

In a career-defining role, Phil Silvers played the role of Sgt. Bilko,, who was in charge of the motor pool at Fort Baxter in Kansas. The sergeant seemed to be at least focused on various get rich schemes as his official duties. Sometimes the soldiers at the motor pool would help Bilko in his schemes and sometimes they were the target of his schemes.

The Sgt. Bilko character was the inspiration for the Hanna-Barbera character Top Cat.

Answer: Sergeant Chip Saunders

On "Combat!", the character of Sgt. Saunders would alternate as the lead with Lt. Hadley. Set during World War II and known for is production values, the show focused on a small group of US soldiers fighting their way from D-Day to the German surrender. Vic Morrow, who portrayed Saunders, also directed the two-part episode "Hits Are for Heroes". Actor Vic Morrow guest starred in other television series and appeared in several films.

Answer: Sergeant Morgan O'Rourke

"F-Troop" is set at Fort Courage, located somewhere in the US West shortly after the Civil War. At the fort, Sgt. O'Rourke and his assistant Corporal Agarn are usually working together with the (fictional) Hekawi Indian tribe in a scheme of dubious legality.

A career soldier, the sergeant is portrayed as a competent soldier when so inclined. With a career that dated back to the age of vaudeville, Forrest Tucker portrayed Sgt. O'Rourke.

Answer: Sergeant Sam Troy

Set in North Africa during World War II, "The Rat Patrol" focuses on a small group of soldiers on a long-term patrol. The 30-minute show would last for two seasons. Played by Christopher George, Sgt. Troy is the clever and resourceful commander of the squad.

The character was known for wearing a slouch hat and the expression "Let's shake it!" Actor Christopher George was a veteran who saw service during the Korean War.

Answer: Staff Sergeant Luther W. Rizzo

G. W. Bailey portrayed Staff Sgt. Rizzo in a recurring role on the long-running series "M*A*S*H". A native of Louisiana, Rizzo often tries to avoid extra work, citing that the Army allows him to be paid for doing nothing. After the Korean War ends, the sergeant describes his plan to breed frogs to be sold to French restaurants. Actor G. W. Bailey is also known for portraying Lt. Thaddeus Harris in several of the "Police Academy" films.

Answer: Sergeant First Class L. C. Ross

Actor Hal William portrayed Sgt. Ross in both the 1980 film "Private Benjamin" and the later television series. He was the drill sergeant for the titular Private Benjamin's squad and often worked with Capt. Lewis. In some cases, he would take the side of the soldiers in disagreements with Capt. Lewis. Hal Williams also had roles in "227" and "Sanford and Son".

Answer: Sergeant B. A. Baracus

Mr. T. portrayed Sgt. Bosco "Bad Attitude" Baracus on "The A-Team". The character is the mechanic and arms specialist for the team, in addition to being the usual driver for the team's black van. A recurring trait of the character is his fear of flying.

As Mr. T. did at the time, B.A. was known for wearing large amounts of gold jewelry. The "A-Team" was made up of a group of Vietnam War veterans who had served together as a Special Forces Unit.

Answer: Staff Sergeant Zeke Anderson

Terence Knox portrayed Sgt. Anderson in "Tour of Duty". Set during the Vietnam War, the show followed the second platoon of Bravo Company. Anderson is one of the leaders of the platoon as is already an established member at the time of the first episode.

He has to help guide a group of disparate soldiers. Actor Terence Knox had a starring role in the television series "St. Elsewhere" and appeared as a guest star in other television series.

Answer: Sergeant Major Jonas Blaine

"The Unit" follows the members of an elite squad in the US Army headquartered at the fictional Fort Griffith. Dennis Haysbert portrays Sgt. Major Jonas Blaine, who has the callsign "Snake Doctor". He will sometimes serve as commander of smaller detachments of the Unit.

He has led missions in several parts of the world. Actor Dennis Haysbert has portrayed a leading role in "24" and appeared in the "Major League" films.