How Much Do You Know About "Howdy Doody"?

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    Howdy Doody had 48 freckles representing what?

    • Every state (before the others were admitted as states)
    • Hours
    • Days
    • Minutes
    • Months
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Did you enjoy the children's program in the 50's and 60's, Howdy Doody? Do you know the names of each character and all about the episodes? Learn all about Howdy Doody and test your knowledge by taking this quiz! See what score you get and find out how much you know about this funny, classic show!

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  • 2. 
    Who is Howdy Doody? - ProProfs

    Who is Howdy Doody?

    • A puppet

    • A child

    • A clown

    • A cat

    • An old man

    Correct Answer
    A. A puppet
    Explanation
    Howdy Doody is best known as a puppet character. He was the star of the children's television show "The Howdy Doody Show" which aired from 1947 to 1960. Howdy Doody was a freckle-faced cowboy puppet who entertained children with his adventures and interactions with other puppet characters. He became an iconic figure in American pop culture and is often referred to as one of the first and most popular children's television stars.

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  • 3. 
    Howdy Doody was an American Children's television series from 1947 to 1960. The show is circus themed and what else? - ProProfs

    Howdy Doody was an American Children's television series from 1947 to 1960. The show is circus themed and what else?

    • Colorful

    • Fancy

    • Northern

    • Western

    • Southern

    Correct Answer
    A. Western
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Western" because the show "Howdy Doody" had a Western theme. This means that the show incorporated elements of the Wild West, such as cowboys, saloons, and ranches. The characters and setting of the show were likely inspired by the Western genre, which was popular in American culture during that time period.

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  • 4. 
    Which station aired the show? - ProProfs

    Which station aired the show?

    • ABC

    • NBC

    • PBS

    • WSOC

    • FOX

    Correct Answer
    A. NBC
    Explanation
    The show was aired on NBC.

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  • 5. 
    When the show first came out and for the first several years, the picture was black and white. What year did they finally have the show in color? - ProProfs

    When the show first came out and for the first several years, the picture was black and white. What year did they finally have the show in color?

    • 1949

    • 1952

    • 1950

    • 1955

    • 1960

    Correct Answer
    A. 1955
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1955. This is the year when the show finally transitioned from black and white to color.

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  • 6. 
    The final episode, "Clarabell's Big Surprise" was aired on what date? - ProProfs

    The final episode, "Clarabell's Big Surprise" was aired on what date?

    • August 23rd, 1960

    • October 24th, 1959

    • September 24th, 1960

    • December 24th, 1960

    • September 24th, 1959

    Correct Answer
    A. September 24th, 1960
  • 7. 
    After they got rid of Paris and the original puppet, they remade the new one to do what? - ProProfs

    After they got rid of Paris and the original puppet, they remade the new one to do what?

    • Dance

    • He's a robot

    • Run

    • Move its mouth

    • Move on it's own with strings

    Correct Answer
    A. Move on it's own with strings
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Move on its own with strings". This suggests that after removing Paris and the original puppet, they created a new one that could move independently using strings. This implies that the puppet is controlled by strings attached to its various body parts, allowing it to mimic human-like movements without any external assistance.

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  • 8. 
    Frank Paris was the puppeteer that "played" Howdy Doody. After disagreements in the studio, what did Paris do? - ProProfs

    Frank Paris was the puppeteer that "played" Howdy Doody. After disagreements in the studio, what did Paris do?

    • He would purposely forget his lines to mess up the show

    • He took the puppet and left, leaving them with no star

    • He ripped up the puppet, leaving them with no puppet

    • He made a scene during the show

    • He got in a physical fight with the producer

    Correct Answer
    A. He took the puppet and left, leaving them with no star
    Explanation
    After disagreements in the studio, Frank Paris, the puppeteer who played Howdy Doody, took the puppet and left, leaving them with no star. This action suggests that Paris decided to quit the show and take the main character with him, causing a significant setback for the production.

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  • 9. 
    What was the running time for the show? - ProProfs

    What was the running time for the show?

    • 45 minutes

    • 25 minutes

    • 60 minutes

    • 30 minutes

    • 20 minutes

    Correct Answer
    A. 60 minutes
    Explanation
    The running time for the show was 60 minutes, which means that the show lasted for an hour.

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  • 10. 
    Where does the original Howdy Doody marionette reside? - ProProfs

    Where does the original Howdy Doody marionette reside?

    • The original can't be found

    • Atlanta Institute of Arts

    • Tallahassee Institute of Arts

    • Detroit Institute of Arts

    • California Institute of the Arts

    Correct Answer
    A. Detroit Institute of Arts
    Explanation
    The original Howdy Doody marionette resides in the Detroit Institute of Arts.

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