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Old 01-20-2013, 08:00 PM
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1. What was the last name of the Ricardo's close neighbors Fred and Ethel?

Mertz

2. Name the character and actor Ken Curtis (Festus Haggen) replaced in 1964?

Didnt replace him exactly, but I guess you mean Dennis Weaver as Chester Goode
(On the radio show he was Chester Proudfoot)

3. What Comedy did actors Eddie Anderson and Don Wilson remain regulars throughout its TV run?

Oh Mister Benny (Jack)

4. In the sitcom 'The Honeymooners', what were Ralph Kramden and Ed Norton's occupations?

Bus Drive, Sewer Worker...to the moon Alice

5. Name the popular late 50's program which starred Richard Boone as 'Paladin'.

Have Gun Will Travel...duh, duh, duh...duh. (theme music, lol) You sure it started in the 50s?

6. What well known actor played 'Rowdy Yates' in the western RAWHIDE?

Clint Eastwood

7. 'Clem Kaddiddlehopper','Freddie The Freeloader' and 'The Mean Widdle Kid'
were characters on what comedy/variety show?

Red Skelton Show.

8. What's the aninal's name who was the star of an adventure show which ran from 1954 - 1971?

Hmmm, Lassie or Rintin Tin. I'm guessing Lassie, don't think Rinnie lasted that long.

9. In the show 'THE MILLIONAIRE', Michael Anthony presented unsuspecting individuals with a cashier's cheque for one million dollars delived from an eccentric billionaire named whom?


John Bearsford Tipton. Something like that.

10. Name the Quiz/Panel Show which was moderated by Garry Moore from 1954 - 1964?

I've Got a Secret. (Went off the air shortly after a cute little kid told Garry that he was going to die because he smoked cigarettes live on the air. The sponsor, Winston, didn't apparently see the humor.


Clearly I spent my childhood watching way too much TV.
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