Deadwood Trivia | Dorky Geeky Nerdy Podcast #274

Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia

274 | Deadwood Trivia

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It’s time to head into the wild west for some trivia. This week, our TV show of choice is a western. So, put your hat on, saddle up the ponies and let’s dive into Deadwood trivia.

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Episode Intro

It’s time to head into the wild west for some trivia. This week, our TV show of choice is a western. So, put your hat on, saddle up the ponies and let’s dive into Deadwood.

Back in March, the show broke a big milestone. 300,000 downloads. I want to thank you all for sticking with me for all this time. Your support has meant the world to me. Thank you.

And with that, let’s ride.

The Dorky Round

What Justified actor played Seth Bullock?
a. Timothy Olyphant
Who plays proprietor Al Swearengen?
a. Ian McShane
What Chuck actor played Doc Cochran?
a. Brad Dourif
Robin Weigert played what female gunslinger?
a. Calamity Jane
Played by Keith Carridine, what real-life gunslinger meets his end in the fourth episode of the series?
a. Wild Bill Hickok
What network initially aired Deadwood?
a. HBO
Deadwood is located in what current US state?
a. South Dakota
Who was Bullock’s partner in the hardware business?
a. Sol Star
What was the name of Al’s saloon?
a. The Gem Saloon
Gerald McRaney played what real-world businessman on Deadwood?
a. George Hearst

The Geeky Round

Who played Alma Garret?
a. Molly Parker
What late actor played Cy Tolliver?
a. Powers Boothe.
In the show and in real-life, who killed Wild Bill?
a. Jack McCall
At the time of the show, Deadwood was not in a US state, but where?
a. The Dakota Territory. It wouldn’t be a state until 1889.
Who travels with Wild Bill and Calamity Jane to Deadwood?
a. Charlie Utter
George Hearst was the father of what newspaper tycoon?
a. William Randolf Hearst
The show begins just after what major US Army defeat?
a. The Battle of Little Bighorn also known as Custer’s Last Stand
Through the course of the series, Alma is addicted to what?
a. Laudanum or opium
Which character marries Alma Garrett?
a. Whitney Ellsworth
Keone Young plays what leader of the Chinese population of Deadwood?
a. Mr. Wu

The Nerdy Round

Though cancelled, the show had a movie sequel in what year?
a. It came out in 2019
What historic lawmen and brothers pass through Deadwood in Season Three?
a. Wyatt and Morgan Earp
In what year did the show, Deadwood, premiere?
a. It began in 2004
How many seasons did Deadwood have?
a. Three
What was the title of the final episode?
a. Tell Him Something Pretty
The first episode of the show takes place in what year?
a. It begins in 1876
What was Calamity Jane’s real name?
a. Martha Jane Canary
Played by Jeffrey Jones, in the show, who was the editor of The Deadwood Pioneer?
a. A.W. Merrick
Who is credited with creating the show, Deadwood?
a. David Milch
Seth Bullock was not born in the US, but what country?
a. Canada

Episode Conclusion

And we are done with Deadwood trivia. How did you do? Let me know on Spotify or Facebook.

We’re heading back to comedy next week. Here’s a clue:

What comedy, set in Seattle, is a spinoff of the show we covered last week in Episode 273?

This is a personal favorite of mine. See you next Wednesday.

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