The Strange History of Mr. Ed the Talking Horse

The video explores the story of Mr. Ed, a famous talking horse from a 1960s TV show. It delves into the real horse, Bamboo Harvester, his training, and the show's production challenges. The video highlights the horse's personality, the voice actor Alan Rocky Lane, and the show's legacy. It also covers the awards won, conspiracy theories about Bamboo Harvester's fate, and the cultural impact of the theme song.

What was the original name of the horse that played Mr. Ed?

• Chestnut Gelding

• Bamboo Harvester

• Pumpkin

• Harvester

What was the original title of the Mr. Ed pilot?

• Mr. Ed and Friends

• The Cleaner Mr. Ed

• The Wonderful World of Wilbur Pope

• The Talking Horse Show

Who was the trainer responsible for Bamboo Harvester's success?

• Will Rogers

• Les Hilton

• Alan Young

• Alan Rocky Lane

What was the name of Mr. Ed's stunt double?

• Bamboo

• Chestnut

• Harvester

• Pumpkin

How did the directors create the talking effect for Mr. Ed?

• Actual speech training

• Nylon fishing line

• Electric shocks

• Using peanut butter

Who provided the voice for Mr. Ed?

• Les Hilton

• Alan Rocky Lane

• Alan Young

• Ronald Reagan

What award did Mr. Ed win multiple times?

• Patsy Award

• Emmy

• Razzie

• Golden Globe

What was one of the conspiracy theories about Bamboo Harvester's death?

• He was euthanized in Oklahoma

• He ran free on a farm

• He was sold to a circus

• He retired in New York

What unusual claim was made about the Mr. Ed theme song?

• It was written by Tiny Tim

• It was banned in Ohio

• It was sung by a real horse

• It contained hidden satanic messages

Who covered the Mr. Ed theme song in 1984?

• Ronald Reagan

• Alan Young

• Tiny Tim

• James Wan