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Decades: PrimeTime S1 E5

#1 Post by I Love the 50s! » Fri Oct 19, 2018 5:14 am

Decades: PrimeTime
Season 1, Episode 5
10/19/2018

The 1950s


Casting Call

Identify the popular 50s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.

1. Bentley Gregg, Kelly Gregg, Peter Tong, Howard Meechim
2. Lucas McCain, Micah Torrance, Lou Mallory, Doc Burrage
3. Stuart Bailey, Jeff Spencer, Kookie, Detective Rex Randolph
4. Della Street, Paul Drake, Lt. Arthur Tragg, Lt. Andy Anderson


Watching the Detectives
Name the famous 50s TV detective show that best fits this description (three points each):

5. The calling card for the main character of this show said "Wire Paladin San Francisco".

6. Before David Janssen was The Fugitive, he played a TV sleuth for four seasons.

7. This detective series, which debuted on NBC in 1958, was probably best remembered for its iconic theme song by the great Henry Mancicni.


Nosy Neighbors
Name the 50s TV show associated with each of these famous neighbors.(two points each)

8. Digby O'Dell
9. Ed and Trixie Norton
10. Fred and Ethel Mertz
11. Thorny Thornberry


Variety, The Spice of Life
Match these catchphrases or popular guests with the correct variety show (two points each):

11. "Good night and may God bless."
12. The Lennon Sisters
13. Mock rock group The Haircuts
14. "Please welcome Topo Gigio."
15. "See the USA in your Chevrolet."

a. The Ed Sullivan Show
b. The Dinah Shore Show
c. Lawrence Welk Show
d. The Red Skelton Show/Hour
e. Your Show of Shows


Spin-off Bonus:

16. One of the first TV spin-offs occurred in early 1960 when the star of a popular 50s sitcom was arrested for running a stop sign by the fictional sheriff of a small southern town. The sheriff got his own show later in the year.

Name the star of the popular 50s sitcom. (three points)
Name the star who would got the spin-off show. (three points)


Total points: 41

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Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E5

#2 Post by littlebeast13 » Fri Oct 19, 2018 5:34 am

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Casting Call
Identify the popular 50s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.

1. Bentley Gregg, Kelly Gregg, Peter Tong, Howard Meechim
2. Lucas McCain, Micah Torrance, Lou Mallory, Doc Burrage - Gotta be one of the billions of westerns that were on TV back then.... Rawhide?
3. Stuart Bailey, Jeff Spencer, Kookie, Detective Rex Randolph
4. Della Street, Paul Drake, Lt. Arthur Tragg, Lt. Andy Anderson - Perry Mason


Watching the Detectives
Name the famous 50s TV detective show that best fits this description (three points each):

5. The calling card for the main character of this show said "Wire Paladin San Francisco". - Dammit! I remember earendel using this card for an Image Bonus in LSWE, which he won (I think his only IBB), based on the game's chess theme. Have Gun Will Travel???

6. Before David Janssen was The Fugitive, he played a TV sleuth for four seasons.

7. This detective series, which debuted on NBC in 1958, was probably best remembered for its iconic theme song by the great Henry Mancicni. - I don't think Mancini (Or Mancicni) did the Dragnet theme (At least not the more famous 60's version), but it's all I got. Dragnet


Nosy Neighbors
Name the 50s TV show associated with each of these famous neighbors.(two points each)

8. Digby O'Dell
9. Ed and Trixie Norton - The Honeymooners
10. Fred and Ethel Mertz - I Love Lucy
11. Thorny Thornberry


Variety, The Spice of Life
Match these catchphrases or popular guests with the correct variety show (two points each):

11. "Good night and may God bless." - D
12. The Lennon Sisters - C
13. Mock rock group The Haircuts - E
14. "Please welcome Topo Gigio." - A
15. "See the USA in your Chevrolet." - B

a. The Ed Sullivan Show
b. The Dinah Shore Show
c. Lawrence Welk Show
d. The Red Skelton Show/Hour
e. Your Show of Shows


Spin-off Bonus:

16. One of the first TV spin-offs occurred in early 1960 when the star of a popular 50s sitcom was arrested for running a stop sign by the fictional sheriff of a small southern town. The sheriff got his own show later in the year.

Name the star of the popular 50s sitcom. (three points) - Danny Thomas (Thank you Nick at Nite for rerunning Make Room For Daddy...)
Name the star who would got the spin-off show. (three points) - Andy Griffith
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Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E5

#3 Post by kroxquo » Fri Oct 19, 2018 6:58 am

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The 1950s


Casting Call
Identify the popular 50s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.

1. Bentley Gregg, Kelly Gregg, Peter Tong, Howard Meechim
2. Lucas McCain, Micah Torrance, Lou Mallory, Doc Burrage The Rifleman
3. Stuart Bailey, Jeff Spencer, Kookie, Detective Rex Randolph 77 Sunset Strip
4. Della Street, Paul Drake, Lt. Arthur Tragg, Lt. Andy Anderson Perry Mason


Watching the Detectives
Name the famous 50s TV detective show that best fits this description (three points each):

5. The calling card for the main character of this show said "Wire Paladin San Francisco". Have Gun Will Travel

6. Before David Janssen was The Fugitive, he played a TV sleuth for four seasons.

7. This detective series, which debuted on NBC in 1958, was probably best remembered for its iconic theme song by the great Henry Mancicni. Peter Gunn


Nosy Neighbors
Name the 50s TV show associated with each of these famous neighbors.(two points each)

8. Digby O'Dell.
9. Ed and Trixie Norton. The Honeymooners
10. Fred and Ethel Mertz I Love Lucy
11. Thorny Thornberry


Variety, The Spice of Life
Match these catchphrases or popular guests with the correct variety show (two points each):

11. "Good night and may God bless." d. The Red Skelton Show/Hour
12. The Lennon Sisters c. Lawrence Welk Show
13. Mock rock group The Haircuts. e. Your Show of Shows
14. "Please welcome Topo Gigio." a. The Ed Sullivan Show
15. "See the USA in your Chevrolet." b. The Dinah Shore Show

Spin-off Bonus:

16. One of the first TV spin-offs occurred in early 1960 when the star of a popular 50s sitcom was arrested for running a stop sign by the fictional sheriff of a small southern town. The sheriff got his own show later in the year.

Name the star of the popular 50s sitcom. (three points). Danny Thomas
Name the star who would got the spin-off show. (three points). Andy Griffith
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Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E5

#4 Post by PanicinDetroit » Fri Oct 19, 2018 7:14 am

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Casting Call
Identify the popular 50s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.

1. Bentley Gregg, Kelly Gregg, Peter Tong, Howard Meechim Bachelor Father
2. Lucas McCain, Micah Torrance, Lou Mallory, Doc Burrage The Rifleman
3. Stuart Bailey, Jeff Spencer, Kookie, Detective Rex Randolph 77 Sunset Strip
4. Della Street, Paul Drake, Lt. Arthur Tragg, Lt. Andy Anderson Perry Mason


Watching the Detectives
Name the famous 50s TV detective show that best fits this description (three points each):

5. The calling card for the main character of this show said "Wire Paladin San Francisco".Have Gun Will Travel

6. Before David Janssen was The Fugitive, he played a TV sleuth for four seasons.Richard Diamond

7. This detective series, which debuted on NBC in 1958, was probably best remembered for its iconic theme song by the great Henry Mancicni.Peter Gunn?


Nosy Neighbors
Name the 50s TV show associated with each of these famous neighbors.(two points each)

8. Digby O'Dell
9. Ed and Trixie Norton The Honeymooners
10. Fred and Ethel Mertz I Love Lucy
11. Thorny Thornberry Ozzie and Harriet


Variety, The Spice of Life
Match these catchphrases or popular guests with the correct variety show (two points each):

11. "Good night and may God bless." D
12. The Lennon Sisters C
13. Mock rock group The HaircutsE
14. "Please welcome Topo Gigio."A
15. "See the USA in your Chevrolet."B

a. The Ed Sullivan Show
b. The Dinah Shore Show
c. Lawrence Welk Show
d. The Red Skelton Show/Hour
e. Your Show of Shows


Spin-off Bonus:

16. One of the first TV spin-offs occurred in early 1960 when the star of a popular 50s sitcom was arrested for running a stop sign by the fictional sheriff of a small southern town. The sheriff got his own show later in the year.

Name the star of the popular 50s sitcom. (three points)Danny Thomas
Name the star who would got the spin-off show. (three points)Andy Griffith

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Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E5

#5 Post by franktangredi » Fri Oct 19, 2018 8:20 am

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Casting Call[/b]
Identify the popular 50s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.

1. Bentley Gregg, Kelly Gregg, Peter Tong, Howard Meechim
BACHELOR FATHER
2. Lucas McCain, Micah Torrance, Lou Mallory, Doc Burrage
THE RIFLEMAN
3. Stuart Bailey, Jeff Spencer, Kookie, Detective Rex Randolph
77 SUNSET STRIP
4. Della Street, Paul Drake, Lt. Arthur Tragg, Lt. Andy Anderson
PERRY MASON


Watching the Detectives
Name the famous 50s TV detective show that best fits this description (three points each):

5. The calling card for the main character of this show said "Wire Paladin San Francisco".
HAVE GUN, WILL TRAVEL

6. Before David Janssen was The Fugitive, he played a TV sleuth for four seasons.

RICHARD DIAMOND

7. This detective series, which debuted on NBC in 1958, was probably best remembered for its iconic theme song by the great Henry Mancicni.

PETER GUNN


Nosy Neighbors
Name the 50s TV show associated with each of these famous neighbors.(two points each)

8. Digby O'Dell
9. Ed and Trixie Norton
THE HONEYMOONERS
10. Fred and Ethel Mertz
I LOVE LUCY
11. Thorny Thornberry
THE ADVENTURES OF OZZIE AND HARRIET


Variety, The Spice of Life
Match these catchphrases or popular guests with the correct variety show (two points each):

11. "Good night and may God bless."
RED SKELTON
12. The Lennon Sisters
THE LAWRENCE WELK SHOW
13. Mock rock group The Haircuts
YOUR SHOW OF SHOWS
14. "Please welcome Topo Gigio."
THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW
15. "See the USA in your Chevrolet."
THE DINAH SHORE SHOW

Spin-off Bonus:

16. One of the first TV spin-offs occurred in early 1960 when the star of a popular 50s sitcom was arrested for running a stop sign by the fictional sheriff of a small southern town. The sheriff got his own show later in the year.

Name the star of the popular 50s sitcom. (three points)
DANNY THOMAS
Name the star who would got the spin-off show. (three points)
ANDY GRIFFITH

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Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E5

#6 Post by Beebs52 » Fri Oct 19, 2018 8:39 am

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Casting Call[/b]
Identify the popular 50s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.

1. Bentley Gregg, Kelly Gregg, Peter Tong, Howard Meechim Bachelor Father
2. Lucas McCain, Micah Torrance, Lou Mallory, Doc Burrage Rawhide
3. Stuart Bailey, Jeff Spencer, Kookie, Detective Rex Randolph 77 Sunset Strip
4. Della Street, Paul Drake, Lt. Arthur Tragg, Lt. Andy Anderson Perry Mason


Watching the Detectives
Name the famous 50s TV detective show that best fits this description (three points each):

5. The calling card for the main character of this show said "Wire Paladin San Francisco".Paladin

6. Before David Janssen was The Fugitive, he played a TV sleuth for four seasons.

7. This detective series, which debuted on NBC in 1958, was probably best remembered for its iconic theme song by the great Henry Mancicni. Peter Gunn


Nosy Neighbors
Name the 50s TV show associated with each of these famous neighbors.(two points each)

8. Digby O'Dell Dobie Gillis
9. Ed and Trixie Norton The Honeymooners
10. Fred and Ethel Mertz I Love Lucy
11. Thorny Thornberry


Variety, The Spice of Life
Match these catchphrases or popular guests with the correct variety show (two points each):

11. "Good night and may God bless." d
12. The Lennon Sisters c
13. Mock rock group The Haircuts e
14. "Please welcome Topo Gigio." a
15. "See the USA in your Chevrolet." b

a. The Ed Sullivan Show
b. The Dinah Shore Show
c. Lawrence Welk Show
d. The Red Skelton Show/Hour
e. Your Show of Shows


Spin-off Bonus:

16. One of the first TV spin-offs occurred in early 1960 when the star of a popular 50s sitcom was arrested for running a stop sign by the fictional sheriff of a small southern town. The sheriff got his own show later in the year.

Name the star of the popular 50s sitcom. (three points) Jerry Mathers
Name the star who would got the spin-off show. (three points) Andy Griffith
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Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E5

#7 Post by Ritterskoop » Fri Oct 19, 2018 8:53 am

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[quote="I Love the 50s!"]Decades: PrimeTime
Season 1, Episode 5
10/19/2018

The 1950s


Casting Call

Identify the popular 50s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.

1. Bentley Gregg, Kelly Gregg, Peter Tong, Howard Meechim
2. Lucas McCain, Micah Torrance, Lou Mallory, Doc Burrage
3. Stuart Bailey, Jeff Spencer, Kookie, Detective Rex Randolph
4. Della Street, Paul Drake, Lt. Arthur Tragg, Lt. Andy Anderson Ironside


Watching the Detectives
Name the famous 50s TV detective show that best fits this description (three points each):

5. The calling card for the main character of this show said "Wire Paladin San Francisco". Have Gun Will Travel

6. Before David Janssen was The Fugitive, he played a TV sleuth for four seasons.

7. This detective series, which debuted on NBC in 1958, was probably best remembered for its iconic theme song by the great Henry Mancicni. Pink Panther


Nosy Neighbors
Name the 50s TV show associated with each of these famous neighbors.(two points each)

8. Digby O'Dell
9. Ed and Trixie Norton The Honeymooners
10. Fred and Ethel Mertz I Love lucy
11. Thorny Thornberry


Variety, The Spice of Life
Match these catchphrases or popular guests with the correct variety show (two points each):

11. "Good night and may God bless." Red Skelton
12. The Lennon Sisters Lawrence Welk
13. Mock rock group The Haircuts Dinah Shore
14. "Please welcome Topo Gigio." Ed Sullivan
15. "See the USA in your Chevrolet." Your Show of Shows

a. The Ed Sullivan Show
b. The Dinah Shore Show
c. Lawrence Welk Show
d. The Red Skelton Show/Hour
e. Your Show of Shows


Spin-off Bonus:

16. One of the first TV spin-offs occurred in early 1960 when the star of a popular 50s sitcom was arrested for running a stop sign by the fictional sheriff of a small southern town. The sheriff got his own show later in the year.

Name the star of the popular 50s sitcom. (three points) Danny Thomas
Name the star who would got the spin-off show. (three points) Andy Griffith


Total points: 41[/quote]
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Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E5

#8 Post by ShamelessWeasel » Fri Oct 19, 2018 9:16 am

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1. nope
2. The rifleman
3. nope
4. Perry Mason
5. nope
6. nope
7. Peter Gunn
8. nope
9. The Honetmooners
10. I love Lucy
11. Ozzie and Harriet
11. The Red Skelton Show/Hour
12. Lawrence Welk Show
13. Your Show of Shows
14. The Ed Sullivan Show
15. The Dinah Shore Show
16. Danny Thomas
Andy Griffin

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Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E5

#9 Post by T_Bone0806 » Fri Oct 19, 2018 9:26 am

Spoiler
Decades: PrimeTime
Season 1, Episode 5
10/19/2018

The 1950s


Casting Call

Identify the popular 50s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.

1. Bentley Gregg, Kelly Gregg, Peter Tong, Howard Meechim

Bachelor Father

2. Lucas McCain, Micah Torrance, Lou Mallory, Doc Burrage

The Rifleman

3. Stuart Bailey, Jeff Spencer, Kookie, Detective Rex Randolph

77 Sunset Strip

4. Della Street, Paul Drake, Lt. Arthur Tragg, Lt. Andy Anderson

Perry Mason


Watching the Detectives
Name the famous 50s TV detective show that best fits this description (three points each):

5. The calling card for the main character of this show said "Wire Paladin San Francisco".

Have Gun Will Travel

6. Before David Janssen was The Fugitive, he played a TV sleuth for four seasons.



7. This detective series, which debuted on NBC in 1958, was probably best remembered for its iconic theme song by the great Henry Mancicni.

Peter Gunn


Nosy Neighbors
Name the 50s TV show associated with each of these famous neighbors.(two points each)

8. Digby O'Dell



9. Ed and Trixie Norton

The Honeymooners

10. Fred and Ethel Mertz

I Love Lucy

11. Thorny Thornberry

The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet


Variety, The Spice of Life
Match these catchphrases or popular guests with the correct variety show (two points each):

11. "Good night and may God bless."

d. The Red Skelton Show/Hour

12. The Lennon Sisters

c. Lawrence Welk Show

13. Mock rock group The Haircuts

e. Your Show of Shows

14. "Please welcome Topo Gigio."

a. The Ed Sullivan Show

15. "See the USA in your Chevrolet."

b. The Dinah Shore Show


Spin-off Bonus:

16. One of the first TV spin-offs occurred in early 1960 when the star of a popular 50s sitcom was arrested for running a stop sign by the fictional sheriff of a small southern town. The sheriff got his own show later in the year.

Name the star of the popular 50s sitcom. (three points)

Danny Thomas

Name the star who would got the spin-off show. (three points)

Andy Griffith


Total points: 41
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Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E5

#10 Post by jarnon » Fri Oct 19, 2018 10:22 am

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Casting Call[/b]
Identify the popular 50s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.

1. Bentley Gregg, Kelly Gregg, Peter Tong, Howard Meechim
2. Lucas McCain, Micah Torrance, Lou Mallory, Doc Burrage The Rifleman
3. Stuart Bailey, Jeff Spencer, Kookie, Detective Rex Randolph 77 Sunset Strip
4. Della Street, Paul Drake, Lt. Arthur Tragg, Lt. Andy Anderson Perry Mason


Watching the Detectives
Name the famous 50s TV detective show that best fits this description (three points each):

5. The calling card for the main character of this show said "Wire Paladin San Francisco". Have Gun Will Travel

6. Before David Janssen was The Fugitive, he played a TV sleuth for four seasons.

7. This detective series, which debuted on NBC in 1958, was probably best remembered for its iconic theme song by the great Henry Mancini. Peter Gunn


Nosy Neighbors
Name the 50s TV show associated with each of these famous neighbors.(two points each)

8. Digby O'Dell
9. Ed and Trixie Norton The Honeymooners
10. Fred and Ethel Mertz I Love Lucy
11. Thorny Thornberry


Variety, The Spice of Life
Match these catchphrases or popular guests with the correct variety show (two points each):

11. "Good night and may God bless." The Red Skelton Show
12. The Lennon Sisters Lawrence Welk Show
13. Mock rock group The Haircuts Your Show of Shows
14. "Please welcome Topo Gigio." The Ed Sullivan Show
15. "See the USA in your Chevrolet." The Dinah Shore Show

a. The Ed Sullivan Show
b. The Dinah Shore Show
c. Lawrence Welk Show
d. The Red Skelton Show/Hour
e. Your Show of Shows


Spin-off Bonus:

16. One of the first TV spin-offs occurred in early 1960 when the star of a popular 50s sitcom was arrested for running a stop sign by the fictional sheriff of a small southern town. The sheriff got his own show later in the year.

Name the star of the popular 50s sitcom. (three points) Danny Thomas
Name the star who would got the spin-off show. (three points) Andy Griffith
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Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E5

#11 Post by mellytu74 » Fri Oct 19, 2018 10:42 am

Spoiler
Decades: PrimeTime
Season 1, Episode 5
10/19/2018

The 1950s

Casting Call
Identify the popular 50s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.

1. Bentley Gregg, Kelly Gregg, Peter Tong, Howard Meechim

BACHELOR FATHER

2. Lucas McCain, Micah Torrance, Lou Mallory, Doc Burrage

THE RIFLEMAN

3. Stuart Bailey, Jeff Spencer, Kookie, Detective Rex Randolph

77 SUNSET STRIP

4. Della Street, Paul Drake, Lt. Arthur Tragg, Lt. Andy Anderson

PERRY MASON

Watching the Detectives
Name the famous 50s TV detective show that best fits this description (three points each):

5. The calling card for the main character of this show said "Wire Paladin San Francisco".

HAVE GUN, WILL TRAVEL

6. Before David Janssen was The Fugitive, he played a TV sleuth for four seasons.

RICHARD DIAMOND

7. This detective series, which debuted on NBC in 1958, was probably best remembered for its iconic theme song by the great Henry Mancicni.

PETER GUNN

Nosy Neighbors
Name the 50s TV show associated with each of these famous neighbors.(two points each)

8. Digby O'Dell

LIFE OF RILEY

9. Ed and Trixie Norton

THE HONEYMOONERS

10. Fred and Ethel Mertz

I LOVE LUCY

11. Thorny Thornberry

THE ADVENTURES OF OZZIE AND HARRIET

Variety, The Spice of Life
Match these catchphrases or popular guests with the correct variety show (two points each):

11. "Good night and may God bless." - d. The Red Skelton Show/Hour
12. The Lennon Sisters - c. Lawrence Welk Show
13. Mock rock group The Haircuts - e. Your Show of Shows
14. "Please welcome Topo Gigio." - a. The Ed Sullivan Show
15. "See the USA in your Chevrolet." - b. The Dinah Shore Show


Spin-off Bonus:

16. One of the first TV spin-offs occurred in early 1960 when the star of a popular 50s sitcom was arrested for running a stop sign by the fictional sheriff of a small southern town. The sheriff got his own show later in the year.

Name the star of the popular 50s sitcom. (three points)

DANNY THOMAS

Name the star who would got the spin-off show. (three points)

ANDY GRIFFITH

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Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E5

#12 Post by Catfish » Fri Oct 19, 2018 12:39 pm

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Identify the popular 50s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.

1. Bentley Gregg, Kelly Gregg, Peter Tong, Howard Meechim
2. Lucas McCain, Micah Torrance, Lou Mallory, Doc Burrage
The Rifleman
3. Stuart Bailey, Jeff Spencer, Kookie, Detective Rex Randolph
Route 66
4. Della Street, Paul Drake, Lt. Arthur Tragg, Lt. Andy Anderson
Perry Mason


Name the famous 50s TV detective show that best fits this description (three points each):

5. The calling card for the main character of this show said "Wire Paladin San Francisco".
Have Gun Will Travel [hee-hee when I was little I thought it was Half Gun]
6. Before David Janssen was The Fugitive, he played a TV sleuth for four seasons.
7. This detective series, which debuted on NBC in 1958, was probably best remembered for its iconic theme song by the great Henry Mancicni.
Peter Gunn


Name the 50s TV show associated with each of these famous neighbors.(two points each)

8. Digby O'Dell
9. Ed and Trixie Norton
The Honeymooners
10. Fred and Ethel Mertz
I Love Lucy
11. Thorny Thornberry



Match these catchphrases or popular guests with the correct variety show (two points each):

11. "Good night and may God bless."
d. The Red Skelton Show/Hour
12. The Lennon Sisters
c. Lawrence Welk Show
13. Mock rock group The Haircuts
e. Your Show of Shows
14. "Please welcome Topo Gigio."
a. The Ed Sullivan Show
15. "See the USA in your Chevrolet."
b. The Dinah Shore Show

16. One of the first TV spin-offs occurred in early 1960 when the star of a popular 50s sitcom was arrested for running a stop sign by the fictional sheriff of a small southern town. The sheriff got his own show later in the year.

Name the star of the popular 50s sitcom. (three points)
Name the star who would got the spin-off show. (three points)
Andy Griffith

Total points: 41[/quote]
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Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E5

#13 Post by triviawayne » Fri Oct 19, 2018 12:55 pm

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1. route 66
2. route 66
3. 77 sunset strip
4. perry mason
5. have gun, will travel
6. harry-o
7. peter gunn
8.
9. the honeymooners
10. i love lucy
11.
11(again). red skelton
12. lawrence welk
13. your show of shows
14. ed sullivan
15. dinah shore
16. danny thomas/andy griffith (the stop sign was on a straight road with no intersection in the middle of a cornfield)

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Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E5

#14 Post by wbtravis007 » Fri Oct 19, 2018 4:17 pm

Spoiler
"I Love the 50s!"]Decades: PrimeTime
Season 1, Episode 5
10/19/2018

The 1950s


Casting Call

Identify the popular 50s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.

1. Bentley Gregg, Kelly Gregg, Peter Tong, Howard Meechim
2. Lucas McCain, Micah Torrance, Lou Mallory, Doc Burrage The Rifleman
3. Stuart Bailey, Jeff Spencer, Kookie, Detective Rex Randolph 77 Sunset Strip
4. Della Street, Paul Drake, Lt. Arthur Tragg, Lt. Andy Anderson Perry Mason


Watching the Detectives
Name the famous 50s TV detective show that best fits this description (three points each):

5. The calling card for the main character of this show said "Wire Paladin San Francisco". Have Gun Will Travel

6. Before David Janssen was The Fugitive, he played a TV sleuth for four seasons.

7. This detective series, which debuted on NBC in 1958, was probably best remembered for its iconic theme song by the great Henry Mancicni. Peter Gunn


Nosy Neighbors
Name the 50s TV show associated with each of these famous neighbors.(two points each)

8. Digby O'Dell
9. Ed and Trixie Norton The Honeymooners (Or the Jackie Gleason Show
10. Fred and Ethel Mertz I Love Lucy
11. Thorny Thornberry Ozzie and Harriet


Variety, The Spice of Life
Match these catchphrases or popular guests with the correct variety show (two points each):

11. "Good night and may God bless." The Red Skelton Show (or was it Comedy Hour?)
12. The Lennon Sisters Lawerence Welk
13. Mock rock group The Haircuts must be Your Show of Shows
14. "Please welcome Topo Gigio." The Ed Sullivan Show
15. "See the USA in your Chevrolet." Dinah Shore

a. The Ed Sullivan Show
b. The Dinah Shore Show
c. Lawrence Welk Show
d. The Red Skelton Show/Hour
e. Your Show of Shows


Spin-off Bonus:

16. One of the first TV spin-offs occurred in early 1960 when the star of a popular 50s sitcom was arrested for running a stop sign by the fictional sheriff of a small southern town. The sheriff got his own show later in the year.Wow. Must have been Andy. I don't think I know this but for some reason I want to say The Phil Silvers Show

Name the star of the popular 50s sitcom. (three points) Phil Silvers(?)
Name the star who would got the spin-off show. (three points) Andy Griffith


Total points: 41

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Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E5

#15 Post by SportsFan68 » Fri Oct 19, 2018 9:04 pm

Spoiler
[quote="I Love the 50s!"]Decades: PrimeTime
Season 1, Episode 5
10/19/2018

The 1950s


Casting Call

Identify the popular 50s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.

1. Bentley Gregg, Kelly Gregg, Peter Tong, Howard Meechim -- Bachelor Father
2. Lucas McCain, Micah Torrance, Lou Mallory, Doc Burrage -- The Rifleman
3. Stuart Bailey, Jeff Spencer, Kookie, Detective Rex Randolph -- Must not have watched this one. Blank.
4. Della Street, Paul Drake, Lt. Arthur Tragg, Lt. Andy Anderson -- Perry Mason.


Watching the Detectives
Name the famous 50s TV detective show that best fits this description (three points each):

5. The calling card for the main character of this show said "Wire Paladin San Francisco." Have Gun, Will Travel

6. Before David Janssen was The Fugitive, he played a TV sleuth for four seasons.

7. This detective series, which debuted on NBC in 1958, was probably best remembered for its iconic theme song by the great Henry Mancini. Peter Gunn. I'm gonna go look it up and listen to it again when I'm finished here.


Nosy Neighbors
Name the 50s TV show associated with each of these famous neighbors.(two points each)

8. Digby O'Dell -- I thought it was Digger. The Life of Riley. "Well, I've got to be shoveling off . . ." Maybe that was only on radio.
9. Ed and Trixie Norton -- The Honeymooners.
10. Fred and Ethel Mertz -- I Love Lucy
11. Thorny Thornberry -- Must not have watched this one. Blanks.


Variety, The Spice of Life
Match these catchphrases or popular guests with the correct variety show (two points each):

11. "Good night and may God bless." d. The Red Skelton Show/Hour
12. The Lennon Sisters c. Lawrence Welk Show
13. Mock rock group The Haircuts e. Your Show of Shows
14. "Please welcome Topo Gigio." a. The Ed Sullivan Show
15. "See the USA in your Chevrolet." b. The Dinah Shore Show

Spin-off Bonus:

16. One of the first TV spin-offs occurred in early 1960 when the star of a popular 50s sitcom was arrested for running a stop sign by the fictional sheriff of a small southern town. The sheriff got his own show later in the year.

Name the star of the popular 50s sitcom. (three points) Mayberry RFD. Except I think that the Mayberry spun from the Andy Griffith Show, not the other way around. Cancel Mayberry. You're looking for the Andy Griffith Show in this answer. No, you're not, you're looking for the star of the original show. Danny Thomas, final answer.
Name the star who would got the spin-off show. (three points) Andy Griffith.


Total points: 41[/quote]
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Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E5

#16 Post by BackInTex » Sat Oct 20, 2018 8:18 am

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The 1950s


Casting Call
Identify the popular 50s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.

1. Bentley Gregg, Kelly Gregg, Peter Tong, Howard Meechim
77 Sunset Strip

2. Lucas McCain, Micah Torrance, Lou Mallory, Doc Burrage
Pa! It's The Rifleman

3. Stuart Bailey, Jeff Spencer, Kookie, Detective Rex Randolph


4. Della Street, Paul Drake, Lt. Arthur Tragg, Lt. Andy Anderson
Perry Mason


Watching the Detectives
Name the famous 50s TV detective show that best fits this description (three points each):

5. The calling card for the main character of this show said "Wire Paladin San Francisco".


6. Before David Janssen was The Fugitive, he played a TV sleuth for four seasons.


7. This detective series, which debuted on NBC in 1958, was probably best remembered for its iconic theme song by the great Henry Mancicni.
Peter Gunn


Nosy Neighbors
Name the 50s TV show associated with each of these famous neighbors.(two points each)

8. Digby O'Dell
Dobbie Gillis

9. Ed and Trixie Norton
The Honeymooners

10. Fred and Ethel Mertz
I Love Lucy

11. Thorny Thornberry



Variety, The Spice of Life
Match these catchphrases or popular guests with the correct variety show (two points each):

11. "Good night and may God bless."
Red Skelton

12. The Lennon Sisters
The Lawrence Welk Show

13. Mock rock group The Haircuts
The Dinah Shore Show

14. "Please welcome Topo Gigio."
The Ed Sullivan Show

15. "See the USA in your Chevrolet."
Your Show of Shows



Spin-off Bonus:

16. One of the first TV spin-offs occurred in early 1960 when the star of a popular 50s sitcom was arrested for running a stop sign by the fictional sheriff of a small southern town. The sheriff got his own show later in the year.

Name the star of the popular 50s sitcom. (three points)
Jackie Gleason

Name the star who would got the spin-off show. (three points)
Andy Griffith


Total points: 41
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Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E5

#17 Post by mrkelley23 » Sun Oct 21, 2018 8:42 am

Spoiler
Decades: PrimeTime
Season 1, Episode 5
10/19/2018

The 1950s


Casting Call

Identify the popular 50s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.

1. Bentley Gregg, Kelly Gregg, Peter Tong, Howard Meechim Life with Father
2. Lucas McCain, Micah Torrance, Lou Mallory, Doc Burrage The Rifleman
3. Stuart Bailey, Jeff Spencer, Kookie, Detective Rex Randolph 77 Sunset Strip
4. Della Street, Paul Drake, Lt. Arthur Tragg, Lt. Andy Anderson Perry Mason


Watching the Detectives
Name the famous 50s TV detective show that best fits this description (three points each):

5. The calling card for the main character of this show said "Wire Paladin San Francisco". Have Gun, Will Travel

6. Before David Janssen was The Fugitive, he played a TV sleuth for four seasons. Richard Diamond

7. This detective series, which debuted on NBC in 1958, was probably best remembered for its iconic theme song by the great Henry Mancicni. Peter Gunn


Nosy Neighbors
Name the 50s TV show associated with each of these famous neighbors.(two points each)

8. Digby O'Dell Dobie Gillis
9. Ed and Trixie Norton The Honeymooners
10. Fred and Ethel Mertz I Love Lucy
11. Thorny Thornberry Can't come up with it


Variety, The Spice of Life
Match these catchphrases or popular guests with the correct variety show (two points each):

11. "Good night and may God bless." d
12. The Lennon Sisters c
13. Mock rock group The Haircuts e
14. "Please welcome Topo Gigio." a
15. "See the USA in your Chevrolet." b

a. The Ed Sullivan Show
b. The Dinah Shore Show
c. Lawrence Welk Show
d. The Red Skelton Show/Hour
e. Your Show of Shows


Spin-off Bonus:

16. One of the first TV spin-offs occurred in early 1960 when the star of a popular 50s sitcom was arrested for running a stop sign by the fictional sheriff of a small southern town. The sheriff got his own show later in the year.

Name the star of the popular 50s sitcom. (three points) Danny Thomas
Name the star who would got the spin-off show. (three points) Andy Griffith


Total points: 41
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Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E5

#18 Post by Hotseat Or Bust! » Sun Oct 21, 2018 9:10 pm

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4.) Perry Mason. 9.) The Honeymooners, 10.) I Love Lucy. 11.) a., 12.) c., 13.) d., 14.) b., 15.) e. Spin-Off Bonus: , Andy Griffith.

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Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E5

#19 Post by Bob78164 » Sun Oct 21, 2018 10:49 pm

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Casting Call[/b]
Identify the popular 50s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.

1. Bentley Gregg, Kelly Gregg, Peter Tong, Howard Meechim
2. Lucas McCain, Micah Torrance, Lou Mallory, Doc Burrage
3. Stuart Bailey, Jeff Spencer, Kookie, Detective Rex Randolph
4. Della Street, Paul Drake, Lt. Arthur Tragg, Lt. Andy Anderson Perry Mason


Watching the Detectives
Name the famous 50s TV detective show that best fits this description (three points each):

5. The calling card for the main character of this show said "Wire Paladin San Francisco". Have Gun Will Travel

6. Before David Janssen was The Fugitive, he played a TV sleuth for four seasons.

7. This detective series, which debuted on NBC in 1958, was probably best remembered for its iconic theme song by the great Henry Mancicni. Ironside


Nosy Neighbors
Name the 50s TV show associated with each of these famous neighbors.(two points each)

8. Digby O'Dell Leave It to Beaver
9. Ed and Trixie Norton The Honeymooners
10. Fred and Ethel Mertz I Love Lucy
11. Thorny Thornberry


Variety, The Spice of Life
Match these catchphrases or popular guests with the correct variety show (two points each):

11. "Good night and may God bless." The Ed Sullivan Show
12. The Lennon Sisters The Lawrence Welk Show
13. Mock rock group The Haircuts Your Show of Shows
14. "Please welcome Topo Gigio." The Red Skelton Show/Hour
15. "See the USA in your Chevrolet." The Dinah Shore Show

a. The Ed Sullivan Show
b. The Dinah Shore Show
c. Lawrence Welk Show
d. The Red Skelton Show/Hour
e. Your Show of Shows


Spin-off Bonus:

16. One of the first TV spin-offs occurred in early 1960 when the star of a popular 50s sitcom was arrested for running a stop sign by the fictional sheriff of a small southern town. The sheriff got his own show later in the year.

Name the star of the popular 50s sitcom. (three points) Jim Nabors
Name the star who would got the spin-off show. (three points) Andy Griffith
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Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E5

#20 Post by Estonut » Sun Oct 21, 2018 11:40 pm

Spoiler
Decades: PrimeTime
Season 1, Episode 5
10/19/2018

The 1950s


Casting Call

Identify the popular 50s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.

1. Bentley Gregg, Kelly Gregg, Peter Tong, Howard Meechim
2. Lucas McCain, Micah Torrance, Lou Mallory, Doc Burrage
The Rifleman
3. Stuart Bailey, Jeff Spencer, Kookie, Detective Rex Randolph
77 Sunset Strip
4. Della Street, Paul Drake, Lt. Arthur Tragg, Lt. Andy Anderson
Perry Mason


Watching the Detectives
Name the famous 50s TV detective show that best fits this description (three points each):

5. The calling card for the main character of this show said "Wire Paladin San Francisco".
Have Gun - Will Travel

6. Before David Janssen was The Fugitive, he played a TV sleuth for four seasons.
I know of "Harry O," but I'm pretty sure that was much later.

7. This detective series, which debuted on NBC in 1958, was probably best remembered for its iconic theme song by the great Henry Mancini.
I hope the title was "Peter Gunn."


Nosy Neighbors
Name the 50s TV show associated with each of these famous neighbors.(two points each)

8. Digby O'Dell
9. Ed and Trixie Norton
The Honeymooners
10. Fred and Ethel Mertz
I Love Lucy
11. Thorny Thornberry
Ozzie and Harriet


Variety, The Spice of Life
Match these catchphrases or popular guests with the correct variety show (two points each):

11. "Good night and may God bless."
d. The Red Skelton Show/Hour
12. The Lennon Sisters
c. Lawrence Welk Show
13. Mock rock group The Haircuts
e. Your Show of Shows
14. "Please welcome Topo Gigio."
a. The Ed Sullivan Show
15. "See the USA in your Chevrolet."
b. The Dinah Shore Show


Spin-off Bonus:

16. One of the first TV spin-offs occurred in early 1960 when the star of a popular 50s sitcom was arrested for running a stop sign by the fictional sheriff of a small southern town. The sheriff got his own show later in the year.

Name the star of the popular 50s sitcom. (three points)
Name the star who would got the spin-off show. (three points)
Andy Griffith
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Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E5

#21 Post by A Non E. Muss » Mon Oct 22, 2018 4:49 am

Well! I'm screwed!

Spoiler
Decades: PrimeTime
Season 1, Episode 5
10/19/2018

The 1950s


Casting Call
Identify the popular 50s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.

1. Bentley Gregg, Kelly Gregg, Peter Tong, Howard Meechim

Gregg's Anatomy

2. Lucas McCain, Micah Torrance, Lou Mallory, Doc Burrage

Gunsmoke?

3. Stuart Bailey, Jeff Spencer, Kookie, Detective Rex Randolph

77 Sunset Strip

4. Della Street, Paul Drake, Lt. Arthur Tragg, Lt. Andy Anderson

Perry Mason

Watching the Detectives
Name the famous 50s TV detective show that best fits this description (three points each):

5. The calling card for the main character of this show said "Wire Paladin San Francisco".

Have Gun Will Travel

6. Before David Janssen was The Fugitive, he played a TV sleuth for four seasons.

Dragnet (I know that's wrong.)

7. This detective series, which debuted on NBC in 1958, was probably best remembered for its iconic theme song by the great Henry Mancicni.

Peter Gunn

Nosy Neighbors
Name the 50s TV show associated with each of these famous neighbors.(two points each)

8. Digby O'Dell

The XXX Files

9. Ed and Trixie Norton

The Honeymooners

10. Fred and Ethel Mertz

I Love Lucy

11. Thorny Thornberry

The Wild Thorny Thornberrys

Variety, The Spice of Life
Match these catchphrases or popular guests with the correct variety show (two points each):

11. "Good night and may God bless."

Red Skelton

12. The Lennon Sisters

Lawrence Welk

13. Mock rock group The Haircuts

Your Show Of Shows

14. "Please welcome Topo Gigio."

Ed Sullivan

15. "See the USA in your Chevrolet."

Dinah Shore

a. The Ed Sullivan Show
b. The Dinah Shore Show
c. Lawrence Welk Show
d. The Red Skelton Show/Hour
e. Your Show of Shows


Spin-off Bonus:

16. One of the first TV spin-offs occurred in early 1960 when the star of a popular 50s sitcom was arrested for running a stop sign by the fictional sheriff of a small southern town. The sheriff got his own show later in the year.

Name the star of the popular 50s sitcom. (three points)

Lucille Ball

Name the star who would got the spin-off show. (three points)

Andy Griffith

Total points: 41

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Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E5

#22 Post by I Love Decades! » Mon Oct 22, 2018 10:38 am

Answers/points

Decades: PrimeTime
Season 1, Episode 5
10/19/2018

The 1950s


Casting Call

Identify the popular 50s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.

1. Bentley Gregg, Kelly Gregg, Peter Tong, Howard Meechim
Bachelor Father

2. Lucas McCain, Micah Torrance, Lou Mallory, Doc Burrage
The Rifleman

3. Stuart Bailey, Jeff Spencer, Kookie, Detective Rex Randolph
77 Sunset Strip

4. Della Street, Paul Drake, Lt. Arthur Tragg, Lt. Andy Anderson
Perry Mason

Watching the Detectives
Name the famous 50s TV detective show that best fits this description (three points each):

5. The calling card for the main character of this show said "Wire Paladin San Francisco".
Have Gun, Will Travel (1957-63, CBS)


6. Before David Janssen was The Fugitive, he played a TV sleuth for four seasons.
Richard Diamond, Private Detective (1957-60, CBS)

7. This detective series, which debuted on NBC in 1958, was probably best remembered for its iconic theme song by the great Henry Mancicni.
Peter Gunn (1958-61, NBC/ABC)


Nosy Neighbors
Name the 50s TV show associated with each of these famous neighbors.(two points each)

8. Digby O'Dell - The Life of Riley
9. Ed and Trixie Norton - The Honeymooners
10. Fred and Ethel Mertz - I love Lucy
11. Thorny Thornberry - The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet


Variety, The Spice of Life
Match these catchphrases or popular guests with the correct variety show (two points each):

11. "Good night and may God bless." - d. The Red Skelton Show/Hour
12. The Lennon Sisters - c. Lawrence Welk Show
13. Mock rock group The Haircuts - e. Your Show of Shows
14. "Please welcome Topo Gigio." - a. The Ed Sullivan Show
15. "See the USA in your Chevrolet." - b. The Dinah Shore Show

a. The Ed Sullivan Show
b. The Dinah Shore Show
c. Lawrence Welk Show
d. The Red Skelton Show/Hour
e. Your Show of Shows


Spin-off Bonus:

16. One of the first TV spin-offs occurred in early 1960 when the star of a popular 50s sitcom was arrested for running a stop sign by the fictional sheriff of a small southern town. The sheriff got his own show later in the year.

Name the star of the popular 50s sitcom. (three points)
Name the star who would got the spin-off show. (three points)

Danny Thomas
Andy Griffith


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krox ~~ 30
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weasel ~~ 29
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wbtravis ~~ 28 (welcome!)
a non ~~ 27
beebs ~~ 26
BiT ~~ 25
lb ~~ 25
skoop ~~ 19
Bob#s ~~ 18
hotseat ~~ 11

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