1950s Sitcom Stars
1 / 15How well do you remember the beloved actors and actresses who lit up the small screen in the 1950s?
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Which comedienne starred as Lucy Ricardo in 'I Love Lucy'?
About 1950s Sitcom Stars
Give your memory a workout with 1950s Sitcom Stars: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. How well do you remember the beloved actors and actresses who lit up the small screen in the 1950s? Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. Which comedienne starred as Lucy Ricardo in 'I Love Lucy'?
Answer: Lucille Ball
2. Who played Lucy's real-life and on-screen husband Ricky Ricardo?
Answer: Desi Arnaz
3. Jackie Gleason starred as bus driver Ralph Kramden on which classic sitcom?
Answer: The Honeymooners
4. Who played Ralph Kramden's best friend Ed Norton on 'The Honeymooners'?
Answer: Art Carney
5. Which actor starred as the wise patriarch Jim Anderson in 'Father Knows Best'?
Answer: Robert Young
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