MOVIES AND TV: THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK OF ANSWERS by MELINDA COREY & GEORGE OCHOA

Author:MELINDA COREY & GEORGE OCHOA
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: FIRESIDE
Published: 1992-07-15T00:00:00+00:00

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What was the first prime-time soap opera?

Appearing long before “Peyton Place” (ABC, 1964-69), it was “A Woman to Remember,” starring Patricia Wheel. The series, which was based on a daytime serial, ran on the DuMont network from May to July, 1949.

Who introduced the first episode of “Gunsmoke” (CBS, 1955-75)?

John Wayne. On September 10, 1955, Wayne explained that he was not able to star in the show, but had recommended a young actor named James Arness for the part of Marshal Matt Dillon.

Was Casablanca (1942) ever turned into a TV series?

Yes, twice. In the 1955-56 season, “Casablanca” (ABC) was a short-lived thirty-minute series starring Charles McGraw as Rick Jason (changed from Rick Blaine). In 1983-84, ABC attempted another “Casablanca.” Rick Blaine was played by David Soul.

What was Clint Eastwood’s character named in “Rawhide”?

He was Rowdy Yates on the CBS Western that ran from 1959 to 1966.

Where was the Ponderosa ranch in “Bonanza” (NBC, 1959-73)?

Near Virginia City, Nevada.

What was the age order of the Cartwright sons?

From oldest to youngest, they were:

Adam (Pernell Roberts)

Eric “Hoss” (Dan Blocker)

Joseph “Little Joe” (Michael Landon)

What symbols appeared at the beginning of “Ben Casey” (ABC, 1961-66)?

Man, Woman, Birth, Death, Infinity.

What was the Fugitive’s name (“The Fugitive,” ABC, 1963-67)?

Dr. Richard Kimble, played by David Janssen.

What was the name of the One-Armed Man on “The Fugitive” (ABC, 1963-67)?

Fred Johnson, played by Bill Raisch.

When was he captured?

In the final episode, which aired on August 29, 1967.

What was the name of the bear that played “Gentle Ben” (CBS, 1967-69)?

Bruno.

Who played “Alias Smith and Jones” (ABC, 1971-73)?

Peter Deuel (aka Duel) played Hannibal Heyes (alias Joshua Smith) and Ben Murphy played Jed “Kid” Curry (alias Thaddeus Jones). After Deuel died of an apparent suicide, Roger Davis took over the role of Smith.

What was the time setting of the last episode of “The Waltons” (CBS, 1972-81)?

D-Day, June 6, 1944. The series began with a pilot film, “The Homecoming” (CBS, 1971), set during Christmas, 1933.

Who served as the grown-up voice of John-Boy, narrating “The Waltons” (CBS, 1972-81)?

Earl Hamner, Jr., the show’s co-executive producer, who based the series on his own recollections of growing up in rural Virginia. Richard Thomas played the young John-Boy.

Who serves as the grown-up voice of Kevin Arnold, narrating “The Wonder Years” (ABC, 1988-)?

Daniel Stern, who played a burglar in Home Alone ( 1990) and a bicyclist in Breaking Away (1979). Fred Savage plays the young Kevin Arnold.

What show did “Gunsmoke” (CBS, 1955-75) spin off?

“Dirty Sally” (CBS, 1974).

How many episodes of “Gunsmoke” (CBS, 1955-75) were there?

Six hundred and thirty-five—409 of them in black and white, 226 in color. The show was the longest-running weekly prime-time series with continuing characters.

Where in Dallas was “Dallas” (CBS, 1978-91) set?

It was not set in Dallas, but nearby in rural Braddock, Texas. The Ewing ranch there was called Southfork.

What season of “Dallas” (CBS, 1978-91) was a dream?

The 1984-85 season. It was revealed to have been a dream of Pam Ewing to explain the reappearance of her husband Bobby (Patrick Duffy), previously killed off.

What was the real name of the hospital nicknamed “St.

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