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Summer Blockbusters - Take II
100
Elton John's original Candle in the Wind, released in 1974, was written in honor of this legendary actress.
Who was Marilyn Monroe? (Born June 1, 1926)
100
With approximately 12,900 locations in 42 countries, this is one of the largest coffee and baked goods chains in the world, recently dropping the "donuts" from it's name.
What is Dunkin' (Donuts)?
100
This Spielberg film, the most popular summer movie of 1975, kept some beach-goers out of the water.
What is Jaws?
100
This is known as Garfield's favorite food.
What is lasagna?
100
Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones star in this summer blockbuster of 1997.
What is Men in Black?
200
The diary this teenage girl began in 1942, would receive world-wide attention years later, and would eventually be published in over 60 languages.
Who is Anne Frank? (Born June 12, 1929)
200
This animated character is the patriarch in the longest-running American sitcom. His love for donuts inspired a donut to be named after him; a deep-fried donut topped with a sweet pink glaze and loads of funfetti sprinkles.
Who is Homer Simpson?
200
This American space-opera media franchise produced the most popular summer films of 1977, 1980, 1983, and 1999.
What is Star Wars?
200
This is the cartoonist who created Garfield.
Who is Jim Davis?
200
This 1990 movie revived the popularity of The Righteous Brothers' song, Unchained Melody.
What is Ghost?
300
American professional baseball player who would suffer from ALS, a disease also known by his name.
Who is Lou Gehrig? (Born June 19, 1903)
300
This doughnut chain is known for it's "Original Glazed" doughnut and their "hot light" sign which alerted customers to when fresh doughnuts are being made.
What is Krispy Kreme Doughnuts?
300
This 1984 comedy film was based on actor Dan Aykroyd's fascination with the supernatural.
What is Ghostbusters?
300
He is Garfield's canine companion.
Who is Odie?
300
Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, and John Lithgow voiced the characters of this film, the most popular summer film of 2001.
What is Shrek?
400
He served as the 41st president of the United States, previously serving as the vice president.
Who is George (H. W.) Bush? (Born June 12, 1924)
400
These deep-fried doughnuts with a sweet filling originated in Poland, and are particularly popular in the United States during Mardi Gras celebrations the week prior to Ash Wednesday.
What is a pączki? (pronounced "pownch-key")
400
"Summer dreams ripped at the seams" are lyrics associated with this 1978 musical.
What is Grease?
400
The actor who is the voice of Garfield in the 2004 film, Garfield: The Movie.
Who is Bill Murray?
400
The main character of this 2003 blockbuster escapes an aquarium in a dentist's office.
What is Finding Nemo?
500
This musical actress was best known for her performance as Dorthy Gale in the 1939 musical fantasy film, The Wizard of Oz.
Who is Judy Garland? (Born June 10, 1922)
500
National Donut Day began in 1938 as a fundraiser by this international charitable organization to help those in need during the Great Depression.
What is The Salvation Army?
500
Maverick and Goose are characters in this action drama film.
What is Top Gun? (1986)
500
He is Garfield's human owner.
Provide the first and last name for double points
Who is Jon Arbuckle?
500
This 1998 film was set during the Invasion of Normandy in WWII, received world-wide acclaim, and is considered one of the best films of all time by the American Film Institute.
What is Saving Private Ryan?
600
This local comedian, born on June 16th, was originally from Mansfield, Ohio and spent several years working as a DJ.
Who is John Nixon II?
600
Doughnut shops are often described as a "national institution" in this country, as it has the largest concentration of doughnut shops in the world, per capita.
What is Canada?
600
This most popular summer movie of 1994 inspired a sequel, a Broadway musical, and a 2019 remake.
What is The Lion King?
600
This is the year that Garfield premiered in newspapers.
What is 1978?
600
The plot of this movie revolves around an Amazonian warrior destined to save the world from destruction during WWI.
What is Wonder Woman? (2017)