Who Played Who? Trivia Quiz

Answer: Billy Gray

Billy Gray (b. 1938) played the role of James "Bud" Anderson Jr. in 193 episodes of the series. After "Father Knows Best" he appeared in a number of single-appearance episodes of "Combat", "Rawhide", "Wagon Train" and "Bachelor Father" to name a few. Billy Gray has been a motorcycle enthusiast since 1970 and his home is like a motorcycle museum.

The other members of the Anderson family were: Robert Young (James "Jim" Anderson Sr.), Jane Wyatt (Margaret Anderson), Elinor Donohue (Betty "Princess" Anderson) and Lauren Chapin (Kathy "Kitten" Anderson).

Answer: Eric

His Swedish mother (Inga) named him after her father. This was revealed in episode 142 (1964) called "Journey Remembered" in a flashback. Dan Blocker (1928-1972) was a Korean War veteran and although best known for his role of Hoss Cartwright in "Bonanza" he also appeared in single episodes of "Wagon Train, "Rebel" and "The Restless Gun" to name a few.

Answer: Willy Armitage

Willy Armitage was the muscle man in the Impossible Mission Force. Peter Lupus (b.1932) at age 75 he broke the world record for endurance lifting for 70 years and over. It was his own record that he beat when he had turned 70. He was type cast as a muscle man and appeared on "The Jack Benny Show" and "The Joey Bishop Show" in muscle man roles. Barney Collier was played by Greg Morris who appeared in all 171 episodes. James Phelps was played by Peter Graves (143 episodes) and Rollin Hand was played by Martin Landau (76 episodes).

Answer: Tim Conway

Tim Conway is an American actor, writer and comedian, He played the role of the inept Ensign Charles Parker. His first big break came as a regular on "The Steve Allen Show". Also appearing in 138 episodes were Carl Ballantine (1917-2009) played Lester Gruber and who was not only a comic actor but also a magician. Gary Vinson was George Christopher and Edson Stroll was Virgil Edwards. Also appearing in all 138 episodes were Ernest Borgnine, Joe Flynn, Billy Sands and Yoshio Yoda.

Answer: John Smith

John Smith (1931-1995) was an American actor who had leading roles on TV in "Laramie" and "Cimarron City". He was born Robert Errol Van Orden but in the early 1950s his agent decided to change his name as he would be the only "John Smith" in the movie business. Robert Fuller played the role of Jess Harper in the "Laramie" series. Hoagy Carmichael played Jonesy in the first season and Robert Crawford played Andy Sherman, the younger brother to Slim Sherman (John Smith).

Answer: Jack Webb

Jack Webb (1920-1982) was an American actor, producer, director and screenwriter. The series "Dragnet" was created by Jack Webb and he became famous for the phrase "Just the facts, ma'am". Jack Elam (1920-2003) was an American actor in films and television and was best known for his roles as villains. Jack Kelly (1927-1992) was an American film and TV actor best known for his role as Bart Maverick in the western TV series "Maverick". Jack Lord (1920-1998) was an American film, stage and TV actor and is best known for his role as Steve Garrett in the TV series "Hawaii Five-O".

Answer: The Dean Martin Show

In 1964 Dean Martin's "Everybody Loves Somebody" knocked the Beatles "A Hard Day's Night" off the number one slot of the US Billboard Hot 100 hits. The song became his signature song and "The Dean Martin Show" ran from 1965-1974. "The Doris Day Show" ran from 1968-1973 and "The Lawrence Welk Show" ran from 1955-1982 making it one of the most successful shows in TV history. "The Jackie Gleason Show" ran from 1952-1970.

Answer: Peggy Lipton

Peggy Lipton is a former model and became an overnight successful actress with her role in "The Mod Squad". Elinor Donohue played Betty "Princess" Anderson in the TV series "Father Knows Best". Elizabeth Montgomery (1933-1995) played the role of Samantha Stevens in the TV series "Bewitched" (1964-1972). Donna Douglas (1932-2015) is best known for her role as Elly May Clampett in the "Beverly Hillbillies" (1962-1971).

Answer: Barbara Anderson

Barbara Anderson won an Emmy Award for her role as Officer Eve Whitfield in "Ironside". She also played secret agent Mimi Davis in the final season of the TV series "Mission: Impossible". Barbara Hale played the role of Della Street in over 270 episodes as the legal secretary to Perry Mason (Raymond Burr) in the TV series "Perry Mason". Barbara Feldon is best known for her role as Agent 99 in the TV series "Get Smart". Barbara Eden is a stage, television and film actress and is best known for her role as Jeannie in the TV series "I Dream of Jeannie".

Answer: Fess Parker

Fess Parker (1924-2010) was an American film and television actor. He is also known for his role as Davy Crockett in the TV series of the same name. Clint Walker is an American film and television actor and best known for his role as Cheyenne Bodie in the TV series "Cheyenne". Clint Eastwood became famous in the Western TV series "Rawhide" as Rowdy Yates.

He then moved into movies with the Sergio Leone's spaghetti westerns in the 1960s and then the Dirty Harry movies of the 1970s. Chuck Connors (1921-1992) played professional baseball and basketball before branching into acting.

He is best known for his role as Lucas McCain in the TV series "Rifleman"(1958-1963).