Winning Film Scores
John Williams won the Oscar in 1976 for the soundtrack to this Spielberg summer blockbuster.
What is Jaws? The iconic soundtrack was Williams’ second Oscar win.
Now the subject of a popular television series, The Handmaid’s Tale is a novel by this female author.
Who is Margaret Atwood? Atwood makes a cameo appearance in the show
In what country was the dish orange chicken invented?
America. The dish is credited to Chef Andy Kao of Panda Express, who created it in 1987.
Every kid’s favorite fall holiday falls on this date.
What is October 31?
This street sign could say “No outlet.”
What is dead end?
1976’s Bound for Glory won an Oscar for Best Adaptation Score and features the early life of this folk singer.
Who is Woody Guthrie?
Her books include the incredibly popular Harry Potter series.
Who is J. K. Rowling? The idea for her internationally bestselling seven-part series about a boy wizard came to her on a train ride, and she began writing in cafés.
Orange is a popular color for what kind of safety devices, often worn when boating?
Life jackets (or life preservers or PFDs). The color is widely used due to its high visibility in many conditions.
On October 17, 1973, this organization enacted an oil embargo.
What is OPEC? The embargo ended in 1974, but the skyrocketing prices persisted. The embargo left a generation with unforgettable memories of the effect on the economy, the long lines at the gas stations on designated even or odd days, and the implementation of the nationwide 55 mph speed limit to conserve fuel.
This lock has no spring and is often a secondary lock.
What is deadbolt? The lock forces a bolt into a hardened doorframe
Winning in 1980 for Best Adaptation Score, All That Jazz tells the story of this director and choreographer through the character of Joe Gideon.
Who is Bob Fosse? Stanley Kubrick called the film the best he had ever seen.
This S. E. Hinton classic from the ’60s features characters like Sodapop and Ponyboy
What is The Outsiders? The story centers around two teen gangs, the Greasers and the Socs.
Who sings the 1950 hit song “Orange Colored Sky”?
Nat King Cole. The lovestruck singer describes the sky as filled with dazzling orange.
Born October 1, 1924, this former U.S. president was a peanut farmer from Plains, Georgia.
Who is President Jimmy Carter? He was the first U.S. president born in a hospital. The previous 38 presidents were born in their parents’ homes.
A do-nothing, lazy person or one who fails to pay debts is known as this.
What is deadbeat?
Another win for John Williams came in 1983, for the score of this beloved tale of a friendly alien.
What is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial? Williams scored the film, which stars Henry Thomas and Drew Barrymore.
Her books were popular with ’80s teens, including classics like Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret and Forever
Who is Judy Blume? She is noted for her true-to-life coming-of-age stories.
What country originated the tradition of a jack-o’-lantern?
Ireland. The tradition began with carving turnips, and immigrants in America then began using orange pumpkins.
On October 1, 1908, the first production model of this game-changing car rolled off Henry Ford’s assembly line, with an ad campaign that claimed, “No car under $2,000 offers more.”
What is the Model T? It revolutionized the auto industry and brought cars within the reach of ordinary people
Fans of the Grateful Dead band are called this.
What are Deadheads? The band allowed their fans to record their live performances and distribute them.
In 1990, the winning score was for this Disney animated feature about a sea-dwelling girl.
What is The Little Mermaid? Alan Menken won for Best Original Score and Best Original Song (“Under the Sea,” written with Howard Ashman).
Her works include Kindred, Parable of the Sower, and Dawn
Who is Octavia Butler? Butler writes across genres, striving to make stories that have an emotional impact and that she could see herself in.
Which of these football teams has orange as one of its official colors: the Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, or New Orleans Saints?
The Chicago Bears. Their official team colors are navy blue, orange, and white.
October’s full moon is commonly known by this name.
What is the hunter’s moon? Hunting season is in full swing in October.
Comedians who have mastered this expressionless style include Bea Arthur, Jack Benny, Harvey Korman, and Tim Conway.
What is deadpan?