"Here Come the Brides" Trivia
Question 1 of
On what network did the show originally air?
You're tuned in!
“Here Come the Brides” debuted on ABC in 1968, and its dreamy stars quickly became teen magazine cover boys!
Adjust your antenna!
“Here Come the Brides” debuted on ABC in 1968, and its dreamy stars quickly became teen magazine cover boys!
Question 1 of
Where does "Brides" take place?
In Seattle!
“Brides” is set in 1870s Seattle, where the population was almost all male. So, Jason Bolt heads east and returns with 100 "marriageable" women!
Check your map!
“Brides” is set in 1870s Seattle, where the population was almost all male. So, Jason Bolt heads east and returns with 100 "marriageable" women!
Question 1 of
What was the show based on?
It's true (mostly)!
It's based on the true story of Asa Mercer, who "imported" women to Seattle in the 1860s. “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" was also an inspiration.
Fact check!
It's based on the true story of Asa Mercer, who "imported" women to Seattle in the 1860s. “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" was also an inspiration.
Question 1 of
What are the names of the Bolt brothers?
What's in a name?
The Bolts are Jason (Robert Brown), Joshua (David Soul) and Jeremy (Bobby Sherman). Soul plays the middle brother, despite being the youngest!
In name only!
The Bolts are Jason (Robert Brown), Joshua (David Soul) and Jeremy (Bobby Sherman). Soul plays the middle brother, despite being the youngest!
Question 1 of
What Oscar nominee plays Lottie the saloon keeper?
She's a film icon!
Lottie is played by Joan Blondell, a familiar face from “The Public Enemy” (1931) to “Grease” (1978) and an Oscar nominee for “The Blue Veil” (1951).
Cheap and vulgar!
Lottie is played by Joan Blondell, a familiar face from “The Public Enemy” (1931) to “Grease” (1978) and an Oscar nominee for “The Blue Veil” (1951).Cheap and vulgar!
Question 1 of
Mark Lenard plays sawmill owner Aaron Stempel. What sci-fi franchise is he known for?
Live long and prosper!
Mark Lenard is best known as Spock’s father Sarek in the “Star Trek” universe. Jane Wyatt, who played Spock’s mother, was also a guest star!
Next time mind meld!
Mark Lenard is best known as Spock’s father Sarek in the “Star Trek” universe. Jane Wyatt, who played Spock’s mother, was also a guest star!
Question 1 of
What’s the name of the Bolt brothers’ mountain?
Go tell it!
Fictional Bridal Veil Mountain is based on a real Washington state landmark — Bridal Veil Falls — an hour north of Seattle!
More like a molehill!
Fictional Bridal Veil Mountain is based on a real Washington state landmark — Bridal Veil Falls — an hour north of Seattle!
Question 1 of
Who sang the hit version of the show’s theme song?
You're in tune!
Despite having two popular singers in the cast, the hit version of the “Brides” theme was recorded by 56-year-old crooner Perry Como!
You're out of tune!
Despite having two popular singers in the cast, the hit version of the “Brides” theme was recorded by 56-year-old crooner Perry Como!
Question 1 of
Who was the show’s breakout star?
Groovy answer!
Bobby Sherman had a string of hits during the “Brides” run and, reportedly, received more fan mail than any other performer on ABC!
Bummer!
Bobby Sherman had a string of hits during the “Brides” run and, reportedly, received more fan mail than any other performer on ABC!
Question 1 of
What job did Bobby Sherman pursue when he stepped back from performing?
Easy come, easy go!
Bobby became an E.M.T. and specialist officer with the LAPD, teaching first aid and C.P.R. Not bad for a guy who made hearts flutter in the 1960s!
Make up your mind!
Bobby became an E.M.T. and specialist officer with the LAPD, teaching first aid and C.P.R. Not bad for a guy who made hearts flutter in the 1960s!
Keep on courtin'!
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