Golden Age TV Comedians
Instructions: The early days of television brought legendary comedians into our living rooms. How well do you remember them?
- 1.
Which comedian was known as 'Mr. Television' and hosted 'Texaco Star Theater'?
ARed SkeltonBMilton BerleCJack BennyDBob Hope - 2.
Which comedian was famous for his long pauses, deadpan stare, and claiming to be perpetually 39 years old?
AGeorge BurnsBGroucho MarxCJack BennyDBob Hope - 3.
Red Skelton was beloved for which bumbling character who never spoke?
AThe Mean Widdle KidBWillie Lump-LumpCClem KadiddlehopperDFreddie the Freeloader - 4.
Which comedian starred in 'Your Show of Shows' and was known for his brilliant physical comedy and sketches?
APhil SilversBJackie GleasonCSid CaesarDDanny Kaye - 5.
How did Red Skelton famously end every episode of his show?
A'Good night, and good luck'B'Say good night, Gracie'C'Good night and God bless'D'And that's the way it is' - 6.
Which comedian was known for his rapid-fire wit and hosting NBC specials and USO shows?
AJack BennyBDanny ThomasCBob HopeDMilton Berle - 7.
George Burns was famous for doing what unusual thing during his act?
ATap dancingBBreaking the fourth wall and talking directly to the audienceCPlaying the violinDJuggling - 8.
Which wild, improvisational comedian was known for his stream-of-consciousness comedy and playing multiple characters?
ADon RicklesBJonathan WintersCBob NewhartDShelley Berman - 9.
Which insult comedian was nicknamed 'The Merchant of Venom' and was a frequent TV guest?
AHenny YoungmanBJack CarterCAlan KingDDon Rickles - 10.
Bob Newhart became famous for his comedy routines performed in what unique style?
AOne-sided phone conversationsBVentriloquismCMime routinesDSinging comedy songs - 11.
Which TV comedian created characters like Geraldine and Reverend Leroy on his 1970 variety show?
ARichard PryorBBill CosbyCFlip WilsonDRedd Foxx - 12.
Ernie Kovacs was a TV comedy pioneer known for his innovative use of what?
AAudience participationBPolitical satireCMusical comedyDVisual effects and camera tricks - 13.
Which comedian's trademark was playing a cheap, stingy character and 'playing' the violin badly?
AMilton BerleBHenny YoungmanCJack BennyDGeorge Burns - 14.
Which comedian hosted a popular TV show and was known for the catchphrase 'How sweet it is!'?
ADean MartinBMilton BerleCJackie GleasonDRed Skelton - 15.
Which female comedian starred with Sid Caesar on 'Your Show of Shows' and was known for her rubber-faced expressions?
ACarol BurnettBImogene CocaCLucille BallDPhyllis Diller