Old Time Radio
This masked hero rode a horse named Silver.
Who is The Lone Ranger?
This red-haired comedian starred in I Love Lucy.
Who is Lucille Ball?
This long-running western starred Marshal Matt Dillon.
What is Gunsmoke?
“Just sit right back and you’ll hear a tale…” is from this show.
What is Gilligan’s Island?
Families used to gather around this to listen to shows.
What is the radio?
This long-running game show asks contestants to “Come on down!”
What is The Price Is Right?
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This comedy show starred a bickering but loving couple named Fibber and Molly.
What is Fibber McGee and Molly?
This show featured a small-town sheriff named Andy.
What is The Andy Griffith Show?
This show took place on the Ponderosa Ranch.
What is Bonanza?
This show’s theme begins: “Come and listen to a story about a man named Jed…”
What is The Beverly Hillbillies?
People often listened to radio shows during this time of day.
What is the evening?
This comedy takes place in a Boston bar where “everybody knows your name.”
What is Cheers?
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This mystery show opened with: “Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men?”
What is The Shadow?
Beaver Cleaver often got into trouble with this mischievous friend.
Who is Larry Mondello?
This singing cowboy often said, “Happy Trails.”
Who is Roy Rogers?
Lucy often cried out this husband’s name.
Who is Ricky?
Before remotes, people had to get up to do this.
What is change the channel?
This dramatic TV show famously asked: “Who shot J.R.?”
What is Dallas?
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This show featured dramatic stories meant to keep listeners on the edge of their seats.
What is Suspense?
This show featured a family of friendly monsters.
What is The Munsters?
This western featured a boy named Little Joe.
What is Bonanza?
This sci-fi character said “Nanu, Nanu.”
Who is Mork?
Many shows are sponsored by this.
What are commercials?
This TV show followed doctors and nurses during the Korean War and mixed comedy with serious moments.
What is MASH?*
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This young singer-turned-cowboy became a radio and movie star.
Who is Gene Autry?
This show starred a talking horse.
What is Mister Ed?
This cowboy hero also appeared on radio before TV.
Who is The Lone Ranger?
This show’s theme included the line “There’s a hole in the bucket.”
What is Hee Haw?
Before videotape existed, live TV shows were preserved using this special filming method.
What is a kinescope?
This singing competition turns chairs around.
What is The Voice? (Use only if your group is sharp!)
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