That's So Funny
She is one of the original members of "The View", known for her red hair, her liberal politics and her New York state of mind. Who is this comedian and cable TV host?
Joy Behar
I am pronounced as one letter, but written with three. I am the same front to back, look with me and see. What am I?
Eye
Which of the following animals is the odd one out, due to its class?
A. Gecko
B. Salamander
C. Bullfrog
D. Newt
Gecko
A gecko is a reptile, the other three animals are amphibians.
What is the title of the 1933 short film starring Laurel and Hardy as a couple of chimney sweeps?
She wrote a very famous 1852 novel, "Uncle Tom's Cabin," subtitled "Life Among the Lowly," a book which led Abraham Lincoln to ask who is the person "that made this big war" or the American Civil War? What is her maiden name (widely used as if it were her middle name)?
Beecher
Harriet Beecher Stowe
His wife Jessica authored a cookbook about getting your children to eat good food. His name has been linked with real and fictional women named Shoshanna and Elaine. Can you "Bee" perfect when you answer who this famous Long Island native is?
Jerry Seinfeld
I am a man, but will never have a wife. I was given a body, but never life. I was given a mouth, but never breath. Water brings me life and the sun brings me death. What am I?
Snowman
Which of the following is NOT a bird?Hint
A. Quetzal
B. Quelea
C. Quokka
D. Quail
C. Quokka
The quokka is a small Australian marsupial.
Which 1987 romance film with the word 'Dirty' in the title was a huge box office hit starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey?
Dirty Dancing
This Danish writer composed memorable stories such as "Thumbelina" or "The Ugly Duckling." What was his middle name?
Christian
Hans Christian Anderson
This member of the Rat Pack had a fruitful career on TV and in the movies. He was a frequent substitute host for Johnny Carson and even hosted his own late night show. Who was the comedian, whose side kick on his own talk show was Regis Philbin?
Joey Bishop
I go forever forward, never looking back. My limit no one knows. More of me you lack. I can crawl, stand still, or fly, but am never gotten back. What am I?
Time
Which of the following is not in the same family as the other three?
A.Scorpion
B.Dragonfly
C.Praying mantis
D.Cockroach
A. Scorpion
A scorpion is an arachnid. The other three are insects.
Starring James Cagney, Pat O'Brien and Humphrey Bogart, this 1938 gangster film still packs a punch. What 'dirty' thing is mentioned in the title 'Angels With Dirty _____'?
Faces
What is the middle name of probably the most honored portrait painter of his days? Think of sewing machines here.
Sargent
John Singer Sargent
This zany comic is known for her many references to her husband "Fang". Who is she?
Phyllis Diller
I am only one color, but not one size. I can be stuck at the bottom, but easily rise. I am present in sun, but rarely in rain. I can do no harm and feel no pain. What am I?
Shadow
Which of the following snakes is the only non venomous one?
A. Banded Krait
B. King Cobra
C. Inland Taipan
D. Carpet Python
D. Carpet Python
The krait, the taipan and cobra are all venomous. The python is not.
Go ahead, make my day. What was the surname of Clint Eastwood's eponymous hero in the 'Dirty Harry' films?
Callahan
Which is the middle name of the famous mid nineteenth century American poet and short story writer who virtually invented the detective story? Among his writing is "A Philosophy of Composition," "The Raven," and "Annabel Lee." Be careful with the spelling.
Allan
Edgar Allan Poe
He won an Oscar in 1998 for Best Supporting Actor. There is no "doubt" that his humor could cause "insomnia". Who was the comedian who was at home doing stand-up, T.V. and movies?
Robin Williams
I die half of my life and live the rest. I dance without music. I breathe without breath. What am I?
Tree
Which of the following birds is NOT extinct?
A. Dodo
B. Kakapo
C. Moa
D. Great Auk
B. Kakapo
The kakapo, a New Zealand ground parrot, is very rare.
During which war is the film 'The Dirty Dozen' set?
World War II
What is the middle name of the famous American friend of Emerson's whose account of his experience in a cabin near Concord, Massachusetts became a legend for independence in living?
David
Henry David Thoreau