Do You Really Know TV’s Greatest Cowboys?

You may think you know TV's greatest cowboys and western ramblers, but how well do you really know these rugged TV characters? It's time to put your knowledge to the test! Embark on this trivia quiz and find out how much you really know!
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Who played the role of Wyatt Earp in the series "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp?"
Pat Conway
Hugh O'Brien
Gene Berry

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Which western character won money to buy his ranch in a turkey shoot?
Ben Cartwright
Lucas McCain
Tom Brewster

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Which western character went to the cemetery to think?
Matt Dillon
Cheyenne Bodie
The Virginian

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Who played the role of Jess Harper in the series "Laramie?"
John Smith
Robert Fuller
Robert Crawford Jr.

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Which western character referred to his gun as his “mare’s leg”?
Paladain
Lucas McCain
Josh Randall

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James Drury played the starring role in the popular TV series "The Virginian" (1962-1971). What was his name in the series?
Trampas
Judge
The Virginian

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Who played the role of Daniel Boone in the TV series "Daniel Boone" (1964-1970)?
Clint Walker
John Wayne
Fess Parker

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Which western character contracted both smallpox and anthrax?
Rowdy Yates
Heath Barkley
Little Joe Cartwright

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Which western character was once bit by a rabid wolf?
Rowdy Yates
Nick Barkley
Festus Haggan

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Which western character had three deceased wives?
Ben Cartwright
Major Seth Adams
Lucas McCain

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Which western character slept on a cot in his office?
Matt Dillon
Bret Maverick
Artemus Gordon

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Gunsmoke' may be the most well-known tv western of all. What was the name of the saloon that was run by Kitty Russell?
Silver Nugget
Cattleman Ranch
Long Branch
This quiz revealed that your knowledge is waining when it comes to these popular TV cowboys and the westerns they brought to life! You may know a bit about these television mavericks, but you still have a ways to go. Fret not, now you have a perfect excuse to sit back, relax, and study up on your westerns.

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This quiz revealed that you're a total TV western wonder! It's obvious that you're a big fan of TV westerns and the cowboys that made them famous. With your knowledge of TV cowboys, we think you've got the confidence and gusto to do anything!

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You are a TV western maverick! You aced this cowboy quiz with flying colors! Not only do you rule the west with an expansive knowledge of television cowboys, but you can make put anyone's knowledge of TV mavericks to shame. Go ahead and brag a little, you've earned it!

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Right!
1
Who played the role of Wyatt Earp in the series "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp?"
Pat Conway
Hugh O'Brien
Gene Berry
2
Which western character won money to buy his ranch in a turkey shoot?
Ben Cartwright
Lucas McCain
Tom Brewster
3
Which western character went to the cemetery to think?
Matt Dillon
Cheyenne Bodie
The Virginian
4
Who played the role of Jess Harper in the series "Laramie?"
John Smith
Robert Fuller
Robert Crawford Jr.
5
Which western character referred to his gun as his “mare’s leg”?
Paladain
Lucas McCain
Josh Randall
6
James Drury played the starring role in the popular TV series "The Virginian" (1962-1971). What was his name in the series?
Trampas
Judge
The Virginian
7
Who played the role of Daniel Boone in the TV series "Daniel Boone" (1964-1970)?
Clint Walker
John Wayne
Fess Parker
8
Which western character contracted both smallpox and anthrax?
Rowdy Yates
Heath Barkley
Little Joe Cartwright
9
Which western character was once bit by a rabid wolf?
Rowdy Yates
Nick Barkley
Festus Haggan
10
Which western character had three deceased wives?
Ben Cartwright
Major Seth Adams
Lucas McCain
11
Which western character slept on a cot in his office?
Matt Dillon
Bret Maverick
Artemus Gordon
12
Gunsmoke' may be the most well-known tv western of all. What was the name of the saloon that was run by Kitty Russell?
Silver Nugget
Cattleman Ranch
Long Branch