CLASSIC VIDEO SHOWPLACE: TV Trivia-First Edition

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For over a hundred years some of the greatest video treasures of all time have been produced. Some have been lost in the sands of time and others, soon to be rediscovered, will become fan favorites for a whole new generation.   Each week we will feature just one of the many hidden gems that you can see on RCN TV with insights and commentaries on classic television shows, key names in the “Golden Age” of entertainment history and legendary cinematic performances.

I hope everyone has been enjoying reading background insights and little known information about our classic programs and watching them on RCN TV. 

Now it’s time to test your knowledge by taking our first ever Classic Video Showplace quiz. 

See how you do answering the following questions and then check out the answers listed below. 

Have fun!

1. Richard Denning became the most successful actor to play the role of Mr. North on television. He also played the role of the husband for what famous comedian on radio’s My Favorite Husband?

2. Gail Davis was one of few non-comedic actresses starring in 1954 television by successfully portraying what popular Western hero?

3. Who was THE biggest movie box office draw in the world in the early 1970s who first starred in the hit 1950s show, Man With A Camera?

4. Name the actress who had regular appearances on classic shows like The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Life With Elizabeth, The Match Game and Golden Girls.

5. Which stranded passenger on Gilligan’s Island got his first big TV break co-starring on I Married Joan?

6. Which supporting character from the radio edition of The Jack Benny Program made the most appearances on the television version of the show?

7. Which famous cowboy beat his contracted film company in the “race” to produce his own show for television?

8. What popular entertainer was the executive producer for Lucille Ball’s second television sitcom, The Lucy Show?

9. Name the three television programs that left the air rated number one in the Nielson Ratings at the time of their series finale.

10. Which show(s) were direct spin offs of The Beverly Hillbillies?

Answers:

1. Lucille Ball

2. Annie Oakley

3. Charles Bronson

4. Betty White

5. Jim Backus

6. Eddie “Rochester” Anderson

7. Roy Rogers

8. Desi Arnaz

9. I Love Lucy, Seinfeld, The Andy Griffin Show

10. Petticoat Junction, Green Acres

You can see many of the above mentioned television shows, along with other great TV and film classics everyday on RCN-TV.  To see the full listing of classic programming on RCN TV, check out the weekly listings here on our website.

Don’t forget to keep checking back to the Showplace for more classic trivia and little-known bits of information about some of the greatest shows and movies of all time.