Famous Martins
1977
Nova Scotia
Words found in August
Marty, the early years
100
This Canadian born comedian, actor, singer and author is also the creator of the SNL character, Jiminy Glick.
Who is Martin Short?
100
This movie, released May 25th, 1977, had as one of it's original tag lines: "A story of a boy and a girl and a universe"
What is Star Wars?
100
The name Nova Scotia, in latin means this.
What is New Scotland?
100
Identification or playground game.
What is TAG?
100
Marty moved to this prairie city in Gr. 6, when his Dad decided to pursue his Doctorate in Agricultural Engineering.
What is Saskatoon?
200
His acting roles include The Jerk, Three Amigos!, Father of the Bride and he is currently on tour along with Martin Short.
Who is Steve Martin?
200
This lingerie company was founded by Roy Raymond on June 12th, 1977, and was designed as a place where men could shop without feeling like intruders. It's name symbolized an era of "refinement"
What is Victoria's Secret?
200
Dec. 6th, 1917 marks the date of this Nova Scotian disaster, killing 2000 people and injuring 9000 others.
What is the Halifax Explosion?
200
One of the four fundamental states of matter.
What is GAS?
200
Marty's beloved pet was named Frisky and was this type of dog.
What is a terrier?
300
This movie character attended Hill Valley High school, dated Jennifer Parker and traveled to Oct. 20th, 2015.
Who is Marty McFly?
300
After seeing the movie Star Wars, this Canadian quit his job as a truck driver to go into the film making industry. He went on to win Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Film Editing.
Who is James Cameron?
300
Founded in 1820, it is among the oldest commercial brewery in North America - 2nd only to Molson Canadian in Montreal.
What is Alexander Keith's?
300
An neighborhood pizzeria across from the Foothill's Hospital.
What is GUS?
300
In 2000, Marty went on a holiday with his family and swam in the Blue Lagoon, which is located in this country.
What is Iceland?
400
Famous for this quote and many others: "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that."
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King?
400
Oct. 2nd, 1977, is the most documented date of origin of this hand gesture. It occurred between two baseballs players of the Los Angeles Dodgers in Dodger Stadium.
What is a "high five"?
400
Halifax is the birthplace of this 30 year old actress, who starred along with Michael Cera in a 2007 film about teenage pregnancy.
Who is Ellen Page?
400
The human system of digestive organs.
What is GUT?
400
Having moved to Thunder Bay to complete his Electrical engineering degree, he proposed to his girlfriend at this Ontario landmark.
What is the Terry Fox statue?
500
Although he is short at 5'4", this American director, producer, screen writer and film historian's 50 year career has not been.
Who is Martin Scorsese?
500
Born Oct. 16th, 1977, this American singer songwriter took time off after discovering granuloma on his vocal cords.
Who is John Mayer?
500
It was in this decade that the government decided to change the image on the Canadian dime, to include a picture of the Bluenose, the pride of Nova Scotians.
What is the 1930's.
500
To be without a partner at a social gathering.
What is STAG?
500
On Aug. 28th, 1977, his father named his new son after this instrument.
What is a Martin guitar?
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