Who Is William Conrad?
Do you know who William Conrad is? Do you follow his characters in his movies and shows? Take this quiz and find out how much you really know about William!
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Where did William gain his popularity from?
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Narrating the TV series of "The Fugitive"
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Narrating "Rocky and Bullwinkle"
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Creating the role of Marshal Matt Dillon for the radio series of "Gunsmoke"
- D.
Playing a series of character roles in "The Killers"
- E.
All of the above
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E. All of the aboveExplanation
William gained his popularity from narrating the TV series of "The Fugitive," narrating "Rocky and Bullwinkle," creating the role of Marshal Matt Dillon for the radio series of "Gunsmoke," and playing a series of character roles in "The Killers."Rate this question:
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In the 1950's, William changed his career from acting to what?
- A.
Creative Writer
- B.
Producer/Director
- C.
Gospel Singer/Preacher
- D.
Artist/Painter
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Singer/Songwriter
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B. Producer/DirectorExplanation
In the 1950s, William changed his career from acting to becoming a producer/director. This suggests that he transitioned from being in front of the camera to working behind the scenes in the entertainment industry. As a producer/director, he would be responsible for overseeing the creative and logistical aspects of film or television production, such as hiring actors, managing budgets, and making artistic decisions. This career change indicates a shift in focus from performing to a more managerial and creative role in the industry.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What is William's birth name?
- A.
John William Cann Jr.
- B.
William John Conrad
- C.
John William Conrad Jr.
- D.
John William Conrad
- E.
William James Conrad
Correct Answer
A. John William Cann Jr.Explanation
The correct answer is John William Cann Jr. This is because the question asks for William's birth name, and the only option that includes the name William is John William Cann Jr.Rate this question:
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What series did he play on as a detective?
- A.
Gunsmoke
- B.
Rocky and Bullwinkle
- C.
Cannon
- D.
Nero Wolfe
- E.
Jake and the Fatman
Correct Answer
C. CannonExplanation
The correct answer is Cannon. Cannon is a television series in which the main character plays a detective.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What did William's parents own while he was growing up?
- A.
An ice rink
- B.
The biggest farmland
- C.
The world's first cell phone
- D.
A movie theater
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A Lamborghini
Correct Answer
D. A movie theaterExplanation
William's parents owned a movie theater while he was growing up. This suggests that William may have had access to movies and the opportunity to watch them frequently. Growing up in a movie theater environment could have influenced his interests and possibly sparked a passion for the film industry.Rate this question:
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What is William's wife's name?
- A.
Janet
- B.
June
- C.
Jane
- D.
Janie
- E.
Jamie
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B. JuneExplanation
The question asks for the name of William's wife. Out of the given options, the name "June" is the only one that is a female name. Therefore, it can be inferred that June is William's wife's name.Rate this question:
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Where was William acting before he appeared on television and movies? ;/'
- A.
In the street
- B.
Musicals
- C.
In the local theatre
- D.
Stage Plays
- E.
Radio
Correct Answer
E. RadioExplanation
William was acting in radio before he appeared on television and movies.Rate this question:
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- 8.
In what movie did William play the character of "Mike Morrel"?
- A.
The Milkman
- B.
Body and Soul
- C.
One Way Street
- D.
The Racket
- E.
Lone Star
Correct Answer
A. The MilkmanExplanation
The correct answer is "The Milkman" because it is the only option given that mentions a movie title where William played the character of "Mike Morrel".Rate this question:
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- 9.
William directed popular tv series on NBC and ABC, what was the name of the tv series he directed on NBC?
- A.
Route 66
- B.
Target: The Corruptors!
- C.
Bat Masterson
- D.
Klondike
- E.
The Rifleman
Correct Answer
D. KlondikeExplanation
William directed a popular TV series on both NBC and ABC, but the question specifically asks for the name of the TV series he directed on NBC. Out of the options given, "Klondike" is the only TV series that was directed by William and aired on NBC. Therefore, "Klondike" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What is William's ONLY son's name?
- A.
Adam
- B.
Joshua
- C.
Christopher
- D.
Anthony
- E.
Tyler
Correct Answer
C. ChristopherExplanation
William's ONLY son's name is Christopher. This implies that William has only one son and his name is Christopher.Rate this question:
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