Classic TV Westerns Quiz
1 / 15Saddle up and test your knowledge of the great TV Westerns that ruled the airwaves in the 1950s and 1960s!
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Which actor starred as Marshal Matt Dillon on 'Gunsmoke' for 20 seasons?
About Classic TV Westerns Quiz
Classic TV Westerns Quiz is a free nostalgia trivia quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. Saddle up and test your knowledge of the great TV Westerns that ruled the airwaves in the 1950s and 1960s! A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. Which actor starred as Marshal Matt Dillon on 'Gunsmoke' for 20 seasons?
Answer: James Arness
2. On 'Bonanza', what was the name of the Cartwright family ranch?
Answer: The Ponderosa
3. Who played the drifting cowboy Paladin on 'Have Gun – Will Travel'?
Answer: Richard Boone
4. What was the name of the Lone Ranger's faithful Native American companion?
Answer: Tonto
5. Chuck Connors starred as a widowed rancher in which Western series?
Answer: The Rifleman
Frequently asked questions
What's a good follow-up after Classic TV Westerns Quiz?
If you enjoyed this nostalgia trivia quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
Can I print Classic TV Westerns Quiz?
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Will I lose my progress if I close the page?
Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, Classic TV Westerns Quiz fits comfortably in one sitting.
How many questions are in Classic TV Westerns Quiz?
Classic TV Westerns Quiz has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
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