Brain Games!
In 1937 his sister said he had “hats of every description”, which he would use as a “foundation of his next book.”
Who is Dr. Seuss?
What classic Christmas movie was a flop when it was first released?
It’s a Wonderful Life”
After its copyright lapsed, however, Tv stations were able to show it for free, so they regularly played it during the holiday season.
A full grown grizzly bear can run as fast as a horse.
True
this is a scary proposition for anyone being chased by a full grown bear who can reach speeds up to 35 mph!
You might not have made the football or baseball team in school and you might not have been the most popular kid in America. But what made its debut in this year that was guaranteed to take your mind off your troubles and raise a “chuck”le to two?
Peanuts comic strip
What Soda pop’s slogan was “Be young, have fun, drink _____?” In 1993?
Pepsi
this advertising slogan for Pepsi premiered in 1993 with Shaquille O’Neal. Pepsi was invented by Caleb Bradham in 1898 in his drug store.
He came to power 34 days before FDR and left it 19 days after him.
Who is Adolf Hitler?
What was the first movie to “sweep” the Oscar’s by winning in every major category?
It happened One Night.
A 1934 romantic comedy starring Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert. Directed by Frank Capra, won Best Picture, Best Director, Best Lead Actor, Best Lead Actress, and Best Adapted Screenplay.
The alone Ranger’s real name was John Reid before becoming The Lone Ranger.
True
In this year, the Topps company first released what form of collectible items?
Baseball cards
“Once you pop, you just can’t stop,” is what potato chips slogan? This product has been around since 1967.
Pringles
A 2012 poll by Britain’s national army museum voted this man, born in 1732, as the nations greatest military enemy.
Who is George Washington?
What was the shortest acceptance speech in Academy Awards history?
In 1953, William Holden won his first and only Academy Award for his starring role in Stalag 17. When he accepted the award, he simply said, “Thank you,” and nothing else.
Tonot’s horse was called Scout?
True
The first episode of a long-running family saga appeared in this year. The sitcom involved two sons, one of whom was a “rock star” who died (in real life) in a plane crash in 1985. What television show was this?
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
“Double your pleasure, double your fun. It’s the ____,
____ gum!” Is the original advertising slogan for what kind of chewing gum since around the 60’s? The two blanks represent the same word and it is the same product.
Doublemint
introduced in 1914 by Wrigley Company.
He was featured on the September 22, 1947 cover of Time with the caption “He and the boss took a chance.”
Who is Jackie Robinson ?
In which movie did Better Davis utter the famous line, “Fasten your seatbelts, it’s going to be a bumpy night”?
It was All about Eve
the 1950 film directed by Joesph L. Mankiewicz and starring Better Davis, Ann Baxter, George Sanders, and Celeste Holme.
Lionel is the name of the MGM Lion?
False
the name is Leo
By today’s standards, this magazine wouldn’t have been considered particularly “racy”. With a blonde movie bombshell starring on the first cover, what was this publication.
Playboy
Marilyn Monroe was the first centerfold/cover for Hugh Hefner’s Playboy
What paper towel’s advertising slogan is “The quilted quicker-picker upper, _____!” The date for this product is unknown but it was advertised by Nancy Walker
Bounty
Although she has appeared in only 2 Broadway musicals, she got Tony nominations for both, for 1962 & 1964.
Who is Barbara Streisand ?
How many women auditioned for the role of Scarlett O’ Hara in Gone with the Wind?
More than 1,400 actresses
it went to Vivien Leigh
Captain Kirk slept on Deck 4 in the T.V. Series “Star Trek”
False
deck 5 , so did Mr. Spock, Dr. McCoy & Mr. Scott.
This first book of a trilogy by an author born in South Africa(but who considered himself English/British) first appeared in this year. Which fantasy novel is this?
The Fellowship of the Ring
Which Fast food slogan is “Have it Your way” and opened in 1954?
Burger King
This machine was invented in 1929; the government began buying them to help prevent any more in a series of Army Air Corps fatalities.
What is “The flight simulator”
Who was the first African American actor to have equal billing as a star along with a white actor?
Sidney Poitier in 1958 movie The Defiant Ones. His co-star Tony Curtis refused to do the movie unless equal billing went to both men.
President F.D. Roosevelt declared December 7, 1941 “a date which will live in infamy”
True
Pearl Harbor
What type of 50s skirts had large appliques of dogs on them ?
Poodle Skirts.
What clothing store’s slogan is “It’s all inside,” and it first opened in 1902?
JCPenney
started by James Cash Penney in the mining town of Kenner, Wyoming.
On August 15, 1994, 59 years and 1 day after FRD signed the original act, Bill Clinton made this an independent agency.
The Social Security Administration
Who was the first Hollywood celebrity to appear on a postage stamp?
In 1993, the United States Postal Service issued a postage stamp bearing the image of Grace Kelly.
Chester on Gunsmoke had the last name of Proudfoot.
True
played by Parley Baer
How much did an Almond Joy Candy Bar cost in the 50’s?
10 cents
Hershey’s, Snickers, and Baby Ruth’s all went for a nickel.
What candy’s slogan is “Taste the Rainbow,” and first appeared in 1981?
Skittles
The title subject of a 2007 bestseller, it was discovered in Australia where it’s a state emblem.
The black swan.
Which movie had the most expensive costumes in film history?
The Devil Wears Prada
starring Meryl Streep & Anne Hathaway
If you mix Jack Daniel’s and Jim Beam together you are making a gin and tonic.
false
actually I think you are making a good hangover
What General was relieved of his post as Commander of the United Nations forces in Korea in 1951?
Douglas MacArthur
General MacArthur had been successful in retaking Seoul from North Koreans in 1950.
What U.S. cereal slogan is “Silly Rabbit ___ are for kids!? The rabbit is white and is constantly trying to get at this cereal.
Trix
“A Christian hymn and a Jewish holiday hymn are both titled this, also the name of a 2009 Tony-nominated musical.”
Rock of Ages
Mildred’s Big City Foods is a popular Gainesville, Florida, Restauran. What classic film noir inspired that name ?
Mildred Pierce, a classic 1945 classic
“Zip” stands for Zone of Improvement Plan
True
introduced in 1962
What Soap Opera debuted in September, 1951, and went on to have a 5-year run?
Search for Tomorrow
aired live on Monday, September 3, 1951, on CBS as a fifteen minute serial.
This one is not a product but a phrase that was used by Looney Tunes character when the show was over. It is “Th-th-that’s all folks!” Who is famous for saying this phrase at the end of the program sine the 1930s?
Porky Pig
Porky Pig is not the only character to have used this phrase, Boston’s and Buddy and even Beans, characters unknown , have also used this phrase.