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    The Old-Time Television Trivia Book II
    The Old-Time Television Trivia Book II
    The Old-Time Television Trivia Book II
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    The Old-Time Television Trivia Book II

    By Mel Simons

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    It seems there is no end to the enormous amount of material in Mel Simons’ nostalgia collection. He has written 14 books on old-time radio, old-time television, music and humor and now, his latest, The Old-Time Television Trivia Book II. Each of Mel’s books elicits the rich history of a golden era in 20th century American entertainment complete with never-before-seen photographs and this book is no exception. You will revisit TV personalities who filled your living rooms with comedy, drama and music, personalities like Milton Berle, Red Skelton, Perry Como and Jackie Gleason. Pick up a pen and test your TV knowledge while you reminisce about great bygone days.

    Mel Simons wears many hats. He is an entertainer, raconteur, musician, author and long-time radio personality on WBZ Radio in Boston. Mel is a lifetime Boston resident whose home is a veritable treasure trove of nostalgia.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBearManor Media
    Release dateOct 2, 2016
    ISBN9781370185597
    The Old-Time Television Trivia Book II

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      The Old-Time Television Trivia Book II - Mel Simons

      Classic Cinema.

      Timeless TV.

      Retro Radio.

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      Table of Contents

      Foreword

      Quiz #1: Multiple Choice

      Quiz #2: Television Quotes

      Quiz #3: Lawrence Welk

      Quiz #4: Red Skelton

      Quiz #5: Detectives

      Quiz #6: Women of Laughter

      Quiz #7: Westerns

      Quiz #8: General Questions

      Quiz #9: Identify The Night of The Week Each Show Was On

      Quiz #10: General Questions

      Quiz #11: Danny Thomas

      Quiz #12: True or False

      Quiz #13: Detectives

      Quiz #14: Phil Silvers

      Quiz #15: Partners

      Quiz #16: Our Miss Brooks

      Quiz #17: Your Hit Parade

      Quiz #18: Television Singers

      Quiz #19: Batman

      Quiz #20: Arthur Godfrey

      Quiz #21: Theme Songs

      Quiz #22: Names

      Quiz #23: Orchestra Leaders

      Quiz #24: Identify The Night of The Week Each Show Was On

      Quiz #25: Catch Phrases

      Quiz #26: Milton Berle

      Quiz #27: The Lone Ranger

      Quiz #28: General Questions

      Quiz #29: Television Westerns

      Quiz #30: Women of Laughter

      Quiz #31: Places of Origin

      Quiz #32: What Appeared Where?

      Quiz #33: Commercials

      Quiz #34: Eddie Fisher

      Quiz #35: General Questions

      Quiz #36: Superman

      Quiz #37: Match The Stars with Their Hit Record

      Quiz #38: Endorsements

      Quiz #39: Real Names

      Quiz #40: Ladies’ Names

      Quiz #41: Catch Phrases

      Quiz #42: Multiple Choice

      Quiz #43: Names

      Quiz #44: Commercials

      Quiz #45: A Line from a TV Theme

      Quiz #46: Numbers

      Quiz #47: True or False

      Quiz #48: Multiple Choice

      Quiz #49: I Love Lucy

      Quiz #50: Rock ‘n’ Roll

      Answers

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