Turn on the Radio
Opening on September 2, 1995, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is considered the home of some of the most memorable musical memorabilia. In what US city is it located?
Cleveland, Ohio
"Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country..."
John F. Kennedy
Born July 9, 1956, this Tom is an American actor and filmmaker. Known for both his comedic and dramatic roles, he is one of the most popular and recognizable film stars worldwide.
Tom Hanks
In the early colonial era, this was the original name given to the Pittsburgh area.
Fort Duquesne. The earliest known reference to the new name, Pittsburgh, is in a letter sent from General John Forbes to William Pitt the Elder, 1st Earl of Chatham, dated November 27, 1758.
In the TV show The Fairly OddParents, Chip Skylark sings a song called "My Shiny Teeth and Me" which currently has over 11 million views on YouTube. Chip Skylark was voiced by the founding member of which musical ensemble?
NSYNC (Chris Kirkpatrick)
What musical artist holds the world record for most words in a single song, rapping a tongue-twisting 4.28 words per second?
Eminem
“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.”
Robert Frost
Born April 28, 1985, this Tom was born in South Carolina but spent his career in local politics in Indiana. He's better known for his witty catchphrases, expensive style and his failed business interest: a "premiere, high-end, all-media entertainment conglomerate."
Tom Haverford (Parks and Recreation)
Developed by Isaly's, a locally based family chain of dairy stores, this is a popular American dessert item packaged in a familiar silver wrapper. They cost a nickel when Sam Isaly invented them in 1929.
The Klondike Bar
While Disney and Nickelodeon controlled the market for children's television since the early 2000's, PBS has also held a firm grasp on that market. In a rare crossover, which two PBS characters, one animated and one live action appeared on each other's shows in 1997?
Originally released on January 6, 2017, this song has now gone down as the most played song ever on the Spotify platform with 2.6 billion plays.
Shape of You by Ed Sheeran
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Born March 31, 1965, this Tom is an American professional ice hockey coach and former player. He played for 18 seasons in the National Hockey League and won the Stanley Cup in back-to-back years in 1991 and 1992 with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Tom Barrasso
Invented by computer scientist Scott Fahlman, a research professor at Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Mellon University, he introduced a popular method of adding emotion into text based mediums such as email and texting.
Emoticon
This live action Disney Channel show is better known for it's launching of a certain pop-star's career. It's also known for being one of the only Disney shows that took home 3 Emmy's for "Outstanding Children's Programming."
The Wizard's of Waverly Place
This movie theme song busted onto the scene at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on August 11, 1984, staying there for three weeks. It has gone on to be one of the most recognizable movie theme songs of all time.
Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr.
"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart."
Helen Keller
Born December 31st, 1926, this fictional Tom spent most of his young life in Orphanages across London before attending a famous school in England. His notoriety at that school earned him a level of vast celebrity among certain circles.
Tom Riddle (Lord Voldemort)
According to a 2013 study, Pittsburgh is home to the most ____ per capita, more than any other city in the United States (12 per 10,000 residents).
Bars
The role of Hannah Montana was not initially offered to Miley Cyrus. Which early 2000s female pop singer was initially offered the role?
JoJo
On August 1, 1981, MTV: Music Television goes on the air for the first time ever, with the words “Ladies and gentlemen, rock and roll." What followed was the first music video to ever air on MTV. What was the song?
"Video Killed The Radio Star" by The Buggles
“I haven’t failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”
Thomas Edison
Born July 30, 1971, this Tom is a Canadian comedian, actor, filmmaker, and talk show host. Known for his own unique brand of shock comedy, he found mainstream prominence via his MTV show.
Tom Green
DAILY DOUBLE: This Pittsburgh industry began in 1797 with the opening of two factories. By 1920, 80 percent of this material made in the United States was coming from the Pittsburgh area.
Glass (not Steel)
This classic 1990's titular animated character appeared in an episode of Sesame Street in 1990, six years before premiering in his own show on Nickelodeon. A total of 100 episodes aired over the course of five seasons including a theatrical movie.
Hey Arnold!