1950s TV Kids' Shows
1 / 15Remember rushing home from school to watch your favorite shows? Test your memory of the beloved children's programs of the 1950s!
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Which children's show featured a freckle-faced marionette and the town of Doodyville?
About 1950s TV Kids' Shows
Give your memory a workout with 1950s TV Kids' Shows: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. Remember rushing home from school to watch your favorite shows? Test your memory of the beloved children's programs of 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 children's show featured a freckle-faced marionette and the town of Doodyville?
Answer: Howdy Doody
2. Who was the host of 'Howdy Doody'?
Answer: Buffalo Bob Smith
3. What was the name of the audience seating area on 'Howdy Doody'?
Answer: The Peanut Gallery
4. Who played Captain Kangaroo on the beloved CBS morning show?
Answer: Bob Keeshan
5. On 'Captain Kangaroo', what was the name of the farmer character who dropped ping pong balls?
Answer: Mr. Moose
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Most players finish 1950s TV Kids' Shows in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
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