Father's Day Quiz: Trivia!

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Do you have something extraordinary you like to do with your Father on Father’s Day? All Dads are different. With this quiz, you should know which famous radio Dad adopted a daughter named Joan in the 1930s, which soft-hearted fictional uncle raises his orphaned niece and nephew, and how long did the comedy series, Father Knows Best, broadcast on the radio. This wonderful quiz will have you giving your dear old Dad a big hug.

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1.

Which famous old time radio Dad adopted a daughter named Joan in the 1930s?
- A.
  
  Jack Benny
- B.
  
  Fred Allen
- C.
  
  Bud Abbott
- D.
  
  Don Ameche
Correct Answer
A. Jack Benny

Explanation
Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone adopted a little baby girl, who they called Joan Benny.

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2.

What were the names of the sibling duo who were able to perform alongside their real-life famous Dad, in The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet?
- A.
  
  David and Ricky
- B.
  
  Eddie and James
- C.
  
  Lum and Abner
- D.
  
  Bob and Ray
Correct Answer
A. David and Ricky

Explanation
The children of Ozzie and Harriet Nelson, David and Ricky, began playing themselves in the radio sitcom series The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, in 1949.

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3.

Which soft-hearted fictional uncle raises his orphaned niece and nephew?
- A.
  
  Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve
- B.
  
  John Bickerson
- C.
  
  Amos Jones
- D.
  
  Jerry North
Correct Answer
A. Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve

Explanation
Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve oversees his late brother-in-law's estate in Summerfield, where he is the father figure to his orphaned niece and nephew, Marjorie and Leroy Forrester.

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4.

What was the name of Chester A. Riley's daughter in the situation comedy, Life of Riley?
- A.
  
  Babs
- B.
  
  Baby
- C.
  
  Bo
- D.
  
  Beth
Correct Answer
A. Babs

Explanation
Babs was the name of Riley's daughter, and she was played by Sharon Douglas.

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5.

What was the profession of Emily's Dad, Ben Marriott, in the radio series, The Marriage?
- A.
  
  Attorney
- B.
  
  Doctor
- C.
  
  Firefighter
- D.
  
  Detective
Correct Answer
A. Attorney

Explanation
Hume Cronyn played the part of New York attorney Ben Marriott.

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6.

In which years was the comedy series, Father Knows Best, broadcast on radio?
- A.
  
  1949 - 1954
- B.
  
  1937 - 1941
- C.
  
  1941 - 1945
- D.
  
  1945 - 1949
Correct Answer
A. 1949 - 1954

Explanation
The series began August 25, 1949, on NBC Radio, and was heard on Thursday evenings on NBC until March 25, 1954.

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7.

Which famous actor, who played Andy Hardy in the Hardy family, was the real-life father to a whopping NINE children?
- A.
  
  Mickey Rooney
- B.
  
  Basil Rathbone
- C.
  
  Phil Harris
- D.
  
  Groucho Marx
Correct Answer
A. Mickey Rooney

Explanation
Mickey Rooney had a total of nine children, as well as 19 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren at the time he passed away in 2014, aged 93 years old.

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8.

What is the forename of "Daddy" Higgins in the hit comedy, The Baby Snooks Show?
- A.
  
  Lancelot
- B.
  
  Constantine
- C.
  
  Arthur
- D.
  
  Gawain
Correct Answer
A. Lancelot

Explanation
Hanley Stafford was best known for his portrayal of Snooks' long-suffering, often-cranky father, Lancelot “Daddy” Higgins.

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9.

In 1942, which fictional character was named 'radio's outstanding father', by the National Father's Day Committee?
- A.
  
  Sam Aldrich
- B.
  
  Jim Anderson
- C.
  
  Chester A Riley
- D.
  
  Judge James Hardy
Correct Answer
A. Sam Aldrich

Explanation
In 1942, the Sam Aldrich character was named "radio's outstanding father" by the National Father's Day Committee.

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10.

Which radio series starred Jack Edwards Sr alongside his two sons, Sam Edwards and Jack Edwards Jr in one of the first syndicated radio shows?
- A.
  
  Adventures of Sonny and Buddy
- B.
  
  Adventures of Dick Cole
- C.
  
  Adventures of Christopher London
- D.
  
  Adventures of Frank Merriwell
Correct Answer
A. Adventures of Sonny and Buddy

Explanation
Jack Edwards Sr took on all the adult roles, and their mother Edna Parks wrote the stories for each show. Another series, The Edwards Family, was based on the life and times of this actual family - parents, Edna Parks and Jack Edwards Senior, sister Florida and brothers, Jack and Edward all starring in the series.

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Father's Day Quiz: Trivia!

Which famous old time radio Dad adopted a daughter named Joan in the 1930s?

What were the names of the sibling duo who were able to perform alongside their real-life famous Dad, in The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet?

Which soft-hearted fictional uncle raises his orphaned niece and nephew?

What was the name of Chester A. Riley's daughter in the situation comedy, Life of Riley?

What was the profession of Emily's Dad, Ben Marriott, in the radio series, The Marriage?

In which years was the comedy series, Father Knows Best, broadcast on radio?

Which famous actor, who played Andy Hardy in the Hardy family, was the real-life father to a whopping NINE children?

What is the forename of "Daddy" Higgins in the hit comedy, The Baby Snooks Show?

In 1942, which fictional character was named 'radio's outstanding father', by the National Father's Day Committee?

Which radio series starred Jack Edwards Sr alongside his two sons, Sam Edwards and Jack Edwards Jr in one of the first syndicated radio shows?