JAMES ARNESS BIRTHDAY QUIZ
WINNERS:
1ST Place: Michael S.
2nd Place: Charlie R.
3rd Place: Andy H.
4th Place: Dave M. & Frances S. & Owen H.
Mr. Arness decided to award three fourth place prizes after the first tie breaker quiz.
ANSWERS (CORRECTED)
- What was Jim’s first job after he left high school? logging camp
- During World War II in what year did Jim land at Anzio with the troops in Italy? 1944
- What was the first movie that Jim ever did and how old was he? Farmer’s Daughter - 23
- What was the first name of Milburn Stone’s character Doc? Galen
- What beverage did Jim consume in quarts before he went into the service? Carrot juice
- What was the first movie that Jim played in with John Wayne? Big Jim McLain
- What was the name of the race Jim competed in with his catamaran Sea Smoke and did he win? Multi-Hull Transpack / NO
- What age was Jim went he started “Gunsmoke”? 32
- What series did Jim do after “Gunsmoke”? How the West was Won
- Name the famous actress that was in the episode “The Jailer”? Bette Davis
- Who directed the science fiction movie “The Thing”? Christopher Nyby
- Which institute did Jim donate his Simi Valley Ranch to? Brandise
- Who played Marshal Dillon in the radio series of “Gunsmoke”? William Conrad
- Can you name the actor that didn’t get the TV role of Matt Dillon & what series he later starred in? William Conrad/Cannon
FIRST TIE BREAKER QUIZ:
Can you name the episode that is Jim’s favorite from the “Gunsmoke” series? “Chato”
What famous movie role did Sam the bartender play in his early years? Frankenstein
What year did Gunsmoke go from black and white to color? 1966 (start of the 12th season)
First color episode “Snap Decision”
Which actor played the most guest roles (episodes)? Victor French
SECOND TIE BREAKER QUIZ:
What famous actor did Jim Arness take surfing at San Onofre (in CA) in the late 50’s early 60’s? Clint Eastwood
How many Grandchildren does Jim have? Six
What breed were his dogs which were named Matt & Kitty? Bichon Frise
When Jim was a boy what actor did Jim idolize who played a sailor on a ship? Spencer Tracy