Television
. Ken and Dave, two entertaining police detectives in the mid 1970s in Los Angeles, drove a flashy two door Red Ford Gran Torino. They heavily depended on their colourful informant, known as Huggy Bear, for leads in apprehending suspects. Name the series.
A. .Starsky and Hutch
B. Simon and Simon
C. Get Smart
A. .Starsky and Hutch
This 1939 song was from the film, ‘The Wizard of Oz. It was sung by Dorothy played by Judy Garland. What is the name of the song?
A. Somewhere over the Rainbow
B. Rainbows and Waterfalls
C. She’s a Rainbow
A. Somewhere over the Rainbow
Which of the following best relates to person working at a computer?
A. book
B. foot
C. mouse
C. mouse
In baseball, when the batter runs all the bases at one time it is called a home run.
True or False
(True)
The creator of which entertainment company died in 1966?
A. Cartoon Network
B. Disney
C. Marvel
B. Disney
There was an international spy series with undercover operatives set in the 1960s. Their enemy was the T.H.R.U.S.H. organization which was determined to take over the world. Actor Robert Vaughn played the role of Napoleon Solo and David McCallum played the role of Illya Kuryakin. Name the series.
A. James Bond 007
B. The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
C. Mission Impossible
B. The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Which Daniel Defoe novel featured a desert island?
A. Around the World in 80 Days
B. Gulliver's Travels
C. Robinson Crusoe
C. Robinson Crusoe
You will not find which of these in Ireland?
A. deer
B. foxes
C. snakes
C. snakes
Snoopy was Charlie Brown's pet beagle.
True or False
(True)
Who was the first U.S. woman astronaut?
A. Josie Ride
B. Kitty Ride
C.Sally Ride
C.Sally Ride
This charming family show set in the 1950s featured the Cunningham family, Richie, Joanie, Chachi, their gang of friends, and the popular Fonz. Actor Ron Howard played the character of Richie Cunningham. Name the series.
A. Laverne and Shirley
B. The Wonder Years
C. Happy Days
C. Happy Days
This 1940 song, ‘I Will Never Smile Again’, was written by Ruth Lowe after the death of her husband Harold Cohen. It was first played by Percy Faith’s orchestra on the CBC Radio. What country was that in?
A. Mexico
B. Canada
C. England
Canada
Which sporting event started in ancient Greece?
A. Olympic Games
B. Super Bowl
C. Triathlon
A. Olympic Games
The Eiffel Tower is located in London.
True or False
(False – located in Paris.)
Which city is the capital of the Bahamas?
A. Bucharest
B. Nairobi
C. Nassau
C. Nassau
Two families in Los Angeles, California, got together and each brought with them three children from their former marriages. The show was an instant hit and the siblings became household names. Name the show.
A. The Brady Bunch
B. Eight is Enough
C. All in the Family
The Brady Bunch
Who directed the 1996 film, 'Ransom'?
A. Bill Howard
B. Don Howard
C. Ron Howard
C. Ron Howard
Norway is located in which part of what continent?
A. North America
B. Europe
C. Asia
B. Europe
Pictionary is a game where you draw a picture and everyone must guess what it is.
True or False
(True)
Which two nations fought for control of North America in the French and Indian War?
A. England and France
B. Portugal and France
C. Spain and England
A. England and France
A supernatural comedy featured a unique married couple, Darrin and Samantha.
The husband was originally unaware that his wife possessed supernatural talents until he was surprised by his wife's admission that she was a witch.. It also involved a delightful exchange between Darrin and his ironic mother in law Endora. Name the show.
A. I Dream of Jeannie
B. Charmed
C. Bewitched
Bewitched
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy is a song from 1941. It was first sung in the Abbott and Costello comedy film, ‘Buck Privates’. Who sang it?
A. The Andrew Sisters
B. The Smother Brothers
C. the Boswell Sisters
A. The Andrew Sisters
In which country was the earliest evidence of makeup use found?
A. Canada
B. USA
C. Egypt
C. Egypt
Frogs are mammals.
True or False
(False – They are an amphibians.)
What is the name of Fidel Castro's younger brother who succeeded him to leadership of Cuba in 2006?
A. Ernest
B. Theo
C. Raul
C. Raul