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"The Virginian" Matchup Trivia Quiz
Match the actor's name with the character s(he) portrayed. This is a mix of main and supporting characters, but they are all regulars on the show, not guest stars. Only two of the actors remained in all nine seasons.
A matching quiz
by Soxy71.
Estimated time: 4 mins.
(a) Drag-and-drop from the right to the left, or (b) click on a right
side answer box and then on a left side box to move it.
Questions
Choices
1. James Drury
Elizabeth Grainger
2. Tim Matheson
John Grainger
3. Roberta Shore
Jim Horn
4. Charles Bickford
Trampas
5. Pippa Scott
Betsy Garth
6. Randy Boone
Emmett Ryker
7. Sara Lane
Stacey Grainger
8. Clu Gulager
Randy Benton
9. Don Quine
The Virginian
10. Doug McClure
Molly Wood
Select each answer
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. James Drury
Answer: The Virginian
James Drury played The Virginian in all nine seasons.
2. Tim Matheson
Answer: Jim Horn
Tim Matheson was added as a regular in season eight.
3. Roberta Shore
Answer: Betsy Garth
Roberta Shore left the series part way into season four. She had married in real life, and her character was written out of the show by getting married and leaving Wyoming.
4. Charles Bickford
Answer: John Grainger
Charles Bickford was in season five and part of season six. He died unexpectedly, and John McIntire was hired to play his brother, Clay Grainger. Ironically, McIntire was also a replacement in another series, "Wagon Train", when the lead actor, Ward Bond, passed away.
5. Pippa Scott
Answer: Molly Wood
Pippa Scott played newspaper editor Molly Wood, who was The Virginian's first love interest. Her character was killed in season two.
6. Randy Boone
Answer: Randy Benton
Randy Boone played Randy Benton, a rather naive young man who signed on at Shiloh in season two.
7. Sara Lane
Answer: Elizabeth Grainger
Sara Lane portrayed Elizabeth in seasons 5-8.
8. Clu Gulager
Answer: Emmett Ryker
Clu Gulager guest starred as a mute in "Run Quiet" before becoming a regular as Deputy Ryker in season three.
9. Don Quine
Answer: Stacey Grainger
Don Quine was a regular cast member in seasons five and six.
10. Doug McClure
Answer: Trampas
Doug McClure was the only other star who was in the series for its entire run.
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