In 1960, standard westerns like "Gunsmoke", "Wagon Train" and "Have Gun Will Travel" topped the list of America's favorite television shows. What new comedy show finished fourth, and would go on to finish in the top ten for the next seven years?

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The first "Jiggle TV" show, "Petticoat Junction", premiered on CBS in 1963 and featured three beautiful girls helping their mother run the Shady Rest Hotel. Which of the following was not one of the girls?

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On the TV series "Bewitched", what was the last name of Darrin and Samantha Stevens' nosy neighbors?

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On the series "Mister Ed", what was Wilbur Post's occupation?

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This program had a presidential presence as the host for part of the show's run, though we didn't know it at the time.

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The setting for this show could be anywhere from Chicago to Los Angeles along a once famous highway.

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By 1965, number one rated "Bonanza" was the only western in the top ten. What show, a first successful 'spin-off', finished number two?

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What was the name of the American research submarine that served as the setting of the TV series "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea"?

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On the legal drama "The Defenders", which actor played young lawyer Kenneth Preston?

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Which of the following stars was NOT a regular on the prime-time soap opera "Peyton Place"?

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In which state, can 'Shiloh Ranch', the setting of the TV series "The Virginian" be found?

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Which of the following masters of ceremonies was the host of the original "Price Is Right" during the 1960s?

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On what show would you have followed the exploits of John Steed?

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What '60s TV show followed the exploits of Pete Malloy and Jim Reed?

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In 1960, a previously-seen 'reality show' began its successful run on CBS. What was it called?

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What character declared: 'I am not a number. I am a free man!'?

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