Music of the 60s
Mixed Trivia
What 1970s movie am I ?
Nostalgic Nifty Fifties
Christmas
Trivia
100

What singer sang “Brown Eyed Girl?

Van Morrison 


100

Which iconic American baked dish often features either a Cartland or Granny Smith type of fruit ?

Apple Pie

100

I am a 1972 movie directed by Francis Ford Coppola based on a novel written by Mario Puzo. Set in the years 1945 to 1955, my story tells of an American-Italian family. What movie am I ?

The Godfather 

100

Which American television sitcom, starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz was released on 15 October 1951?

I Love Lucy 

100

In the song “Frosty the Snowman” what made Frosty come to life?

An old Silk Hat

200

Aretha Franklin recorded 'Respect' in 1967. Who originally sang this song?

Who is Otis Redding?

'Respect' was arguably the song that established Aretha as the 'Queen of Soul'.

200

Who was the wife of the second President of the United States ?

Abigail Adams

200

I am a 1970 movie directed by Robert Altman. I tell the story of a medical unit in the Korean War I. 1951. What movie am I ?

M*A*S*H

200

The Movie “Love Me Tender” premierEd in November 1956. Which celebrities were the three MAIN stars of the movie ? 

Elvis Presley/ Debra Paget/ Richard Egan.

200

What original Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver ?

Tinsel

300

What singer-songwriter of the sixties died of a drug overdose just at the prime of her career?

Janis Joplin

300

What song was recorded by Neil Diamond for the 1980 film “The Jazz Singer”?

America

the 1980 film “The Jazz Singer” starred Neil Diamond, Laurence Olivier & Lucie Arnaz.

300

I am a 1973 coming of age film set in 1962 and directed by George Lucas. My plot revolves around the antics of a group of teenagers in a small town in California the night before two of the boys are to leave for college . What movie am I ?

American Graffiti 

300

Which 1950s entertainment Venus was known as “Passion Pits”?

Drive-Ins 

300

Who played George Bailey in the classic Christmas movie “It’s a Wonderful Life?”

Jimmy Stewart

400

What popular artist recorded 'Papa's Got a Brand New Bag' in 1965?

Who James Brown?

Dave Marsh, Rolling Stone Magazine said: 'No record before 'Papa' sounded anything like {it;} no record since - certainly no dance record - has been unmarked by it.'

400

A major United States Civil War battle was fought at which Virginian Location ?

Appomattox 

The Battle of Appomattox Court House was fought in Virginia on April 9, 1865.

400

I am a 1973 horror movie directed by Willaim Friedkin, from a novel of the same name. The book is based on a true story. I tell the tale of a young girl who is possessed by a demon. What movie am I ?

The Exorcist

400

“Some Enchanted Evening“ is the theme song for which 1958 movie?

South Pacific 

400

What’s the name of Rudolph’s girlfriend in the “Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer” television Special ?

Clarice

500

In 1964, The Ronettes recorded “Be My Baby”. What famous man in the music industry produced, co-wrote, and was the husband of lead singer Ronnie Bennett?

Phil Spector

Phil Spector and Ronnie Bennett’s marriage ended tragically when spector became abusive and actually locked Bennett in his mansion and kept her imprisoned for several years.

500

Which 1992 hurricane was one of the most devastating storms in American History?

Andrew.

category 5 storm in August of 1992

500

I am a 1979 movie and am a somewhat autobiographical movie of its director, Bob Fosse. I am based on Fosse’s career as a director, dancer and choreographer. What movie am I ?

All that Jazz

500

What charter did NOT appear in the first Peanuts Cartoon Strip which appeared in October 1950?

Snoopy 

500

What game found under Christmas trees since 1978 had the tagline “the frantic marble munching game”?

Hungry Hungry Hippos

600

How often does the singer love his “Calendar Girl” according to this song from 1960?

Everyday of the year.

600

Maine is the first state to see the sun on any given day. Do you know where in Maine it first shines ?

Cadillac Mountain

the Top of Cadillac Mountain is the first to see the sun.  

600

I am A 1974 disaster movie directed by John Guillermin. I tell the story of an office building that catches fire. What movie am I ?

The Towering Inferno 

the movie had an all-star cast including Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, William Holden, Faye Dunaway, Fred Astaire, Richard Chamberlin, Jennifer Jones, Robert Wagner, and many others.

600

What 1957 craze was invented by Arthur Melin and Richard Knerr which gave kids and adults alike, hours of fun and exercise ?

Hula Hoop

600

Whose recording of “Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer” topped the U.S. charts in 1949?

Gene Autry

700

In what musical would you find the song “Food, Glorious, Food”? 

Oliver!

”Food, Glorious, Food” was written in 1960, and opened in London on the West End. It opened on Broadway on January 6, 1963.

700

Which two U.S presidents were successfully impeached before the end of the 20th century?

Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton

700

I am a 1977 movie directed by Woody Allen, written by Woody Allen and Marshall Brickman. I tell the story of a divorced, neurotic stand-up comedian and his relationship with a nightclub singer. What movie am I ?

Annie Hall.

starring Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Tony Robert’s, Carol Kane, Paul Simon and many more, 

700

What is the most photographed attraction, located in Fantasyland, at Disneyland ?

Sleeping Beauty’s Castle 

700

What Major event of the American Revolution happened on Christmas Night in 1776?

Washington crossed the Delaware.

George Washington led the Continental Army across the Delaware River December 25-26, 1776.

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