TV Military Comedies
1 / 15From Sergeant Bilko to Hogan's Heroes, military life was never funnier than on these classic TV comedies!
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Which sitcom featured a crafty Army sergeant running schemes at Fort Baxter?
About TV Military Comedies
TV Military Comedies is a free nostalgia trivia quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. From Sergeant Bilko to Hogan's Heroes, military life was never funnier than on these classic TV comedies! 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 sitcom featured a crafty Army sergeant running schemes at Fort Baxter?
Answer: The Phil Silvers Show (Sgt. Bilko)
2. On 'McHale's Navy', Ernest Borgnine played a PT boat commander during which war?
Answer: World War II
3. Which show was set in a German prisoner-of-war camp during World War II?
Answer: Hogan's Heroes
4. Who played Colonel Hogan, the leader of the Allied POWs on 'Hogan's Heroes'?
Answer: Bob Crane
5. On 'Hogan's Heroes', what was Colonel Klink's famous claim about his prison camp?
Answer: No prisoner had ever escaped
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in TV Military Comedies?
TV Military Comedies 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.
Is TV Military Comedies free to play?
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How long does TV Military Comedies take?
Most players finish TV Military Comedies 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.
What's a good follow-up after TV Military Comedies?
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