1950s TV Kids' Shows

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Instructions: Remember rushing home from school to watch your favorite shows? Test your memory of the beloved children's programs of the 1950s!

1.
Which children's show featured a freckle-faced marionette and the town of Doodyville?
A
Captain Kangaroo
B
Ding Dong School
C
Kukla, Fran and Ollie
D
Howdy Doody
2.
Who was the host of 'Howdy Doody'?
A
Captain Kangaroo
B
Pinky Lee
C
Shari Lewis
D
Buffalo Bob Smith
3.
What was the name of the audience seating area on 'Howdy Doody'?
A
The Fun House
B
The Kiddie Corner
C
The Kid Zone
D
The Peanut Gallery
4.
Who played Captain Kangaroo on the beloved CBS morning show?
A
Bob Keeshan
B
Bob Smith
C
Jim Henson
D
Fred Rogers
5.
On 'Captain Kangaroo', what was the name of the farmer character who dropped ping pong balls?
A
Mr. Green Jeans
B
Mr. Moose
C
Grandfather Clock
D
Bunny Rabbit
6.
Which children's show host was also famous for his role as Clarabell the Clown?
A
Pinky Lee
B
Buffalo Bob Smith
C
Bob Keeshan
D
Soupy Sales
7.
Which show featured the adventures of a boy and his loyal collie dog?
A
Fury
B
My Friend Flicka
C
Lassie
D
Rin Tin Tin
8.
Who played the original Mouseketeer leader on 'The Mickey Mouse Club'?
A
Jimmie Dodd
B
Bobby Burgess
C
Annette Funicello
D
Tommy Cole
9.
Which famous Mouseketeer later became a teen beach movie star?
A
Cheryl Holdridge
B
Annette Funicello
C
Darlene Gillespie
D
Sharon Baird
10.
What time slot did 'The Mickey Mouse Club' originally air in?
A
Sunday evening
B
Saturday afternoon
C
Saturday morning
D
Weekday afternoons
11.
Which puppet show featured the gentle characters Kukla and Ollie alongside their human friend?
A
Kukla, Fran and Ollie
B
Shari Lewis Show
C
Howdy Doody
D
Rootie Kazootie
12.
Which 1950s kids' show featured a bumbling, pie-in-the-face comedian named Soupy?
A
The Paul Winchell Show
B
The Soupy Sales Show
C
The Pinky Lee Show
D
Bozo's Circus
13.
Which show featured the adventures of an orphan boy named Rusty and his dog at a cavalry outpost?
A
The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin
B
Fury
C
Lassie
D
Sky King
14.
Which educational show for preschoolers, hosted by 'Miss Frances', was one of the first of its kind?
A
Mr. Wizard
B
Romper Room
C
Ding Dong School
D
Captain Kangaroo
15.
Don Herbert hosted which educational science show that amazed kids with experiments?
A
Science All Stars
B
Watch Mr. Wizard
C
Mr. Wizard
D
The Science Show

Answer Key

Question 1

D. Howdy Doody

Question 2

D. Buffalo Bob Smith

Question 3

D. The Peanut Gallery

Question 4

A. Bob Keeshan

Question 5

B. Mr. Moose

Question 6

C. Bob Keeshan

Question 7

C. Lassie

Question 8

A. Jimmie Dodd

Question 9

B. Annette Funicello

Question 10

D. Weekday afternoons

Question 11

A. Kukla, Fran and Ollie

Question 12

B. The Soupy Sales Show

Question 13

A. The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin

Question 14

C. Ding Dong School

Question 15

B. Watch Mr. Wizard

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