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Death Valley Days, Annie Oakley, Buffalo Bill Jr., Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, Cheyenne

Western Movies Trivia Q&A.  Trivia powered by ABE.Choose an answer from the four choices offered after each question and then click "Check Your Answers" at the end of the quiz to see the answers.

Death Valley Days

1. The series ran from 1972 to 1975. Stanley Andrews hosted the series until 1965. What was his character’s name?

  • A. The Old Ranger
  • B. The Range Rider
  • C. The Old Wrangler
  • D. Deputy Andrews

2. It was a classic Western anthology series. During its long run, how many half-hour episodes were filmed?

  • A. 500
  • B. 550
  • C. 600
  • D. 650

3. After his death in 1965, several actors hosted the series. Who was NOT a host?

  • A. Robert Taylor
  • B. Dale Robertson
  • C. Ronald Reagan
  • D. Henry Fonda

4. Who created the series?

  • A. Ruth Woodman
  • B. Virginia M. Cooke
  • C. William Davis Jr.
  • D. Stephen Lord

5. Who was an Executive Producer of the series?

  • A. Robert Taylor
  • B. Ronald Reagan
  • C. Gene Autry
  • D. Stephen Lord

Annie Oakley

6. Gail Davis the star of Annie Oakley was born where?

  • A. Little Rock, Arkansas
  • B. Houston, Texas
  • C. St. Louis Missouri
  • D. Kansas City, Kansas

7. In the mid-1970’s, Gail was the voice of an animated “Peanuts” character. Who was the character?

  • A. Lucy
  • B. Charlie Brown
  • C. Sally
  • D. Tagg

8. In 1948, the young 23-year-old actress has a co-starring role in her first Western. Who was her co-star?

  • A. Gene Autry
  • B. Roy Roger
  • C. Tex Ritter
  • D. William “Hopalong Cassidy” Boyd

9. The series appeared from 1953 through 1956. How many episodes were made?

  • A. 71
  • B. 81
  • C. 91
  • D. 101

Buffalo Bill Jr.

10. The show starred Dick Jones in the title role. Who was NOT in the show’s cast?

  • A. Dick Jones
  • B. Harry Cheshire
  • C. Sallie Brophy
  • D. Nancy Gilbert

Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp

11. In 1957, Hugh was nominated as Best Continuing Performance by an Actor in a Dramatic Series. What was the award?

  • A. Golden Boots
  • B. Golden Globes
  • C. Oscar
  • D. Emmy

12. The series debuted on ABC in 1955. The series ended in what year?

  • A. 1959
  • B. 1960
  • C. 1961
  • D. 1962

Cheyenne

13. The series “Cheyenne” began in what year?

  • A. 1954
  • B. 1955
  • C. 1956
  • D. 1957

14. The series appeared on the ABC network. This was one of the first series by a major film studio. What was the studio?

  • A. Republic
  • B. Columbia
  • C. Fox
  • D. Warner Brothers

15. Who was the actor who starred in “Cheyenne”?

  • A. Alan Hale Jr.
  • B. James Coburn
  • C. Clint Walker
  • D. Will Hutchins

16. How many episodes were filmed during its 8 year run?

  • A. 240
  • B. 220
  • C. 107
  • D. 175

Check Your Answers

Death Valley Days

  • 1. A. The Old Ranger
  • 2. C. 600
  • 3. D. Henry Fonda
  • 4. A. Ruth Woodman
  • 5. C. Gene Autry

Annie Oakley

  • 6. A. Little Rock, Arkansas
  • 7. C. Sally
  • 8. B. Roy Rogers
  • 9. B. 81

Buffalo Bill Jr.

  • 10. C. Sallie Brophy

Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp

  • 11. D. Emmy
  • 12. C. 1961

Cheyenne

  • 13. B. 1955
  • 14. D. Warner Brothers
  • 15. C. Clint Walker
  • 16. C. 107
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