Father's Day Quiz: Trivia!

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1. 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?

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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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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... see moredid the comedy series, Father Knows Best, broadcast on the radio. This wonderful quiz will have you giving your dear old Dad a big hug. see less

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

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

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

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4. 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? 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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What were the names of the sibling duo who were able to perform...
Which famous actor, who played Andy Hardy in the Hardy family, was the...
What was the name of Chester A. Riley's daughter in the situation...
Which radio series starred Jack Edwards Sr alongside his two sons, Sam...
Which soft-hearted fictional uncle raises his orphaned niece and...
In which years was the comedy series, Father Knows Best, broadcast on...
What was the profession of Emily's Dad, Ben Marriott, in the radio...
Which famous old time radio Dad adopted a daughter named Joan in the...
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