Octagenarians
This famous Octogenarian is "high" on our list, "high" on life and as he sang best is.."always on my mind"
Who is Willie Nelson?
Not "Up" nor "Over" this song was a big hit for some Men at Work
What is "down under?"
He starred in a TV series that ran for 6 years ending in 1980 playing a rogue private eye , as a suave and sophisticated Westerner prior to that and as a widowed druggist alongside Sally Field in the late part of the 80's decade. He passed away at age 86 in 2014.
Who is James Garner?
Olivia Newton John would need an act of "Magic" to reverse the box office ratings this film didn't get despite a soundtrack that went platinum with John and Electric Light Orchestra behind it.. featuring Greek Gods and Roller Skating it didn't entirely DISAPPEAR having become a cult classic for its cinematic and musical aesthetics
What is Xanadu?
Place of Vivian's birth and likely a contributor to how she sounds out the word MIRROR
What is the Bronx NY?
This comedian played an eccentric loud father in-law to a King in Queens and played that role in real life to his Queen Ann (Meara's) heart
Who is Jerry Stiller
This song was the theme to the 1980 movie American Gigolo and No. 1 for 6 weeks on the Billboard Charts ..today Blondie would have to change the first word to "Text Me" to make it current
What is "Call Me"
With Broadway credits that include Mame, Hotel Paradiso and film credits of Gaslight and voice overs in Beauty and the Beast Angela Lansbury spent many nights from 1984-1996 in Vivian's living room on this hit TV show
What is Murder She Wrote?
This 1983 film title about teen delinquents sent to juvenile hall starring Sean Penn and Esai Morales pretty much sums up Lisa and Sandra's dating catalogue
What is Bad Boys?
Vivian's Maltese nickname given to her by her grandmother and aunts that translates to "little sick one"
What is "vivi ya huss rah"?
This actor can't fix your AC or your "PLUMMING" even with "All The Money in the World" playing J.P. Getty
Who is Christopher Plummer
Vivian is a happy healthy "Survivor" and a band by the same name sang the theme song to her husband Tony's favorite movies and was known to wear a ring on his pinky described similarly
What is Eye of the Tiger?
Vivian loved this Sci-Fi Comedy that ran from 1981-1983 that featured a school teacher named Ralph that found a functional super hero suit that has amazing powers.."Believe it or Not" it also had a cute theme song
What was the Greatest American Hero?
Deniro starred in this 1980 film about a middleweight boxer who falls in love with a girl from the Bronx..it was one of Tony D's favorites
What was Raging Bull?
The high school that Vivian was forever loyal to despite transferring her Senior yr to a rival school Stratford High
What was Harding High?
This acting Octogenarian would "win the Gold" if films like Moonstruck were judged at the "Olympics" although most her most recent medal would be for a documentary in which she starred as herself
Who is Olympia Dukakis
If Vivian keeps ____________ we may be able to celebrate her as a centaurian..if so this 1983 Bee Gees hit can be played to dance to especially if it's on a Saturday Night
What is Stayin' Alive?
This handsome hunk actor portrayed another private eye on the tv screens during the 80's and his may be BLUE but he makes Vivi's red blooded heart beat to this day
Who is Tom Selleck?
This 1989 love story starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan helped Lisa discover her musical love Harry Connick Jr. who was featured on the film's soundtrack
What was When Harry Met Sally?
The make and model of Vivian's favorite red car (there were many)
What was the Ford Falcon?
This yet to be "Octogenarian" is 4 days shy of that title her favorite Octogenarian is only 383 days ahead of her and no they aren't "Irish"
Who is Vivian aka The Birthday Girl
In 1983 Elton John sang this but Vivian's version trumps his by claiming she's continues to "walk" (ask Sandy
What is "I'm still standing?"
The name of this 1980's crime fiction comedy drama was a fictional name for it's main character played by Pierce Brosnan who helps a female detective played by Stephanie Zimbalist with his history as a former thief and con man..the two solve mysteries and have an adorable love affair
What was Remington Steele?
One of Julia Roberts first leading film roles this 1988 romantic comedy also starred Vincent D'Onofrio and was filmed and named after the state we live in and a food we love
What is Mystic Pizza?
Tony D placed a diamond engagement ring in this object for his wedding proposal
What is a corsage?