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This irreverent late-night host from Indiana moved from NBC to CBS after NBC selected Jay Leno to host the Tonight Show, the show he had hoped to host.
Who is David Letterman
A rolling stone gathers none of this.
What is moss.
the earliest recorded version of the quote is a translation from a Latin proverb that appeared in 1508.
He said, "Heeeeeere's Johnny!"
Who is Ed McMahon.
During the 1950's, he appeared on 13 or more shows at a time.
"A gas" didn't mean something you put in a car in the 1960's; it meant this.
What is having fun.
In this 1994 film, actor Tom Hanks said "My Momma always said life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get".
What is Forrest Gump.
He was the first host of The Tonight Show.
Who is Steve Allen.
He and Jack Paar preceded Johnny Carson. After Carson retired, Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien hosted the show before current host Jimmy Fallon took over the position.
Actions speak louder than these.
What are words.
This comedienne and Tonight Show guest host asked celebrities on the Golden Globe red carpet "Who are you wearing?"
Who is Joan Rivers.
When you went on a date, you "decked out", or did this.
What is dressed up.
In this 1989 film, Shelby, played by Julia Roberts, says "My colors are blush and bashful" and Shelby's mother, played by Sally Field, replies "Her colors are pink and pink".
What is Steel Magnolias
Oprah Winfrey had the only talk show that ever bested this white-haired 'King of the Morning'.
Who is Phil Donahue.
A Jack of all trades is a master of this.
What is none.
You heard the phrase "sock it to me" on this variety show.
What is Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In.
A favorite pastime of teenagers was 'cruising' and parents feared their insurance would rise because of this activity.
What is driving around.
The famous quote from this 1939 film is uttered by Clark Gable in the role of Rhett Butler and starts with "Frankly my dear..."
What is Gone with the Wind.
Kathie Lee Gifford co-hosted a talk show with this man.
Who is Regis Philbin.
The show was Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee. She played nurse Callahan on Days of Our Lives in 1976.
Regis passed away July 24, 2020
It takes two to do this.
What is tango.
The exact phrase comes from the 1952 tune "Its takes Two to Tango" sung by Pearl Bailey. But the early version dates back to the 18th century English proverb "It takes two to make a quarrel".
This character on Family Matters used to say, 'Did I do that?'
Who is Steve Urkel.
People who did this scored a 'five-finger discount'.
What is shoplifting.
To "clutch my pearls" means this.
What is shocked/surprised.
Barbara Walters was a news anchor before hosting this daytime talk show.
What is The View.
Look before you do this.
What is leap.
Tattoo watched the plane approach and said, "Da plane, da plane" on this TV show.
What is Fantasy Island.
This person was a 'kiss up' in class.
What is a teachers pet.
Context and Tone are important when a Southerner says "Bless your heart". It can be sincere, but when said in the wrong tone it's an insult that means this.
You're not very smart.