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OK, you guys are pretty good at this trivia stuff.

Here's 10 1950's television trivia questions. See how you do with these.

I'll post the answers tomorrow.... Enjoy


1. What was the last name of the Ricardo's close neighbors Fred and Ethel?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

10. Name the Quiz/Panel Show which was moderated by Garry Moore from 1954 - 1964?
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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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OK, I looked up Paladin. My apologies, started in 57.
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Nice job Dave. I was stumped with number 9.
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50's TV trivia:

"It's not over til the fat lady sings"

Name the fat lady

What did she sing

What was over


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I always just thought that was a wise crack meaning any given opera wasn't over until then. Didn't know it was anything specific. I looked it up on Google, and still don't know. Be curious to know what you have to say.
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50's TV trivia:

"It's not over til the fat lady sings"

Name the fat lady

What did she sing

What was over


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You must mean Kate Smith.
When the moon comes over the mountain.
Her show was over.
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1. Hey kids, what time is it?
2. Captain Kangaroo operated out of his headquarters called what?
3. Clown's name from number 1?
4. The story of a horse, and the boy who loved him?
5. Sky King's plane?
6. Kemosabe?
7. The profession of Andy's first girlfriend on The Andy Griffith Show? (We aint lookin for Helen Crump here)
8. Mayberry's town drunk?
9. The cast member connection between The Andy Griffith Show and Father Knows Best?
10. Mary Richard's bosses' name?
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1. Hey kids, what time is it? Howdy Doody
2. Captain Kangaroo operated out of his headquarters called what? ??
3. Clown's name from number 1? Bozo
4. The story of a horse, and the boy who loved him? My Friend Flicka
5. Sky King's plane? Songbird??
6. Kemosabe? The Lone Ranger
7. The profession of Andy's first girlfriend on The Andy Griffith Show? (We aint lookin for Helen Crump here).
8. Mayberry's town drunk? Otis
9. The cast member connection between The Andy Griffith Show and Father Knows Best? ??
10. Mary Richard's bosses' name? Lou Grant
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Here are the answers to my trivia quiz. I guess these are too easy for you guys . . .

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1. Mertz (Fred and Ethel)
2. Chester Goode played by Dennis Weaver
3. The Jack Benny Show
4. Ralph Kramden was a bus driver and Ed Norton was a sewer worker.
5. Have Gun Will Travel
6. Clint Eastwood
7. The Red Skeleton Show
8. Lassie
9. John Beresford Tipton
10.I've Got A Secret
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1. Hey kids, what time is it? Howdy Doody YES
2. Captain Kangaroo operated out of his headquarters called what? ?? CAPTAINS PLAYHOUSE, I think.
3. Clown's name from number 1? Bozo CLARABELL, first played by Willard Scott.4. The story of a horse, and the boy who loved him? My Friend Flicka YES
5. Sky King's plane? Songbird?? I thought Songbird was Penny's plane, but I cannot think of any other name, so??
6. Kemosabe? The Lone Ranger
7. The profession of Andy's first girlfriend on The Andy Griffith Show? (We aint lookin for Helen Crump here). hmmm, Ellie the druggist, noted below, but she was later, not earlier...????"m going to go look it up, darn8.
Mayberry's town drunk? Otis
9. The cast member connection between The Andy Griffith Show and Father Knows Best? ?? Betty/Ellie both played by Elenor Donahough.
10. Mary Richard's bosses' name? Lou Grant
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OK, you guys are pretty good at this trivia stuff.

Here's 10 1950's television trivia questions. See how you do with these.

I'll post the answers tomorrow.... Enjoy


1. What was the last name of the Ricardo's close neighbors Fred and Ethel?

Answer: - The Mertz's.

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

Answer: - Chester by Dennis Weaver.

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

Answer: - The Jack Benny Show

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

Answer: - Bus driver and Sanitation Engineer re sewer worker.

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

Answer: - Have Gun Will Travel

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

Answer: Clint Eastwood

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

Answer: - The Red Skelton Show

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

Answer: - Lassie

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?

Answer: - Hmmmmmmmmmmmm......?????????

10. Name the Quiz/Panel Show which was moderated by Garry Moore from 1954 - 1964?
Answer: - I've got A Secret.
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50's TV trivia:

"It's not over til the fat lady sings"

Name the fat lady

What did she sing

What was over


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Kate Smith

The National Anthem

The television broadcast day
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WOW - I only remember her singing "GOD Bless America".

You guys have a great memory.
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I thought it was God Bless America - her most famous song.

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