This Day in History
Fairy Tale Elevator Pitches
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"Sesame Street" Song Parodies
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Whistling Hall of Fame
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DOG-GONE WORDS
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1981
Minutes after Ronald Reagan’s inauguration as the 40th president of the United States, the 52 U.S. captives are released at the U.S. embassy in this city.
What is Teheran, Iran,?
100
"A naive girl has a bad day after she fails to notice that her grandmother is actually a hungry wolf"
What is Little Red Riding Hood?
100
To the tune of his hit song "You're Beautiful", James Blunt croons about this three-sided shape
What is a triangle?
100
In a 1988 a cappella chart-topper, Bobby McFerrin serves up whistling & this titular advice
What is Don't Worry, Be Happy?
100
For a mixed breed dog, some say mongrel & others use this 4-letter equivalent
What is mutt?
200
2020
Following a rapid spread from its origin in this city, the first U.S. case of COVID-19 is confirmed in a man from Washington State.
What is Wuhan, China?
200
"A kid trades his cow for some magic beans & before you know it, a huge vine grows up to the clouds where an angry giant lives"
What is Jack and the Beanstalk?
200
"Born To Add" & "Barn In The U.S.A." are sung by Bruce Stringbean, the Muppet counterpart of this working-class hero
Who is Bruce Springsteen?
200
This 2011 Maroon 5 hit kicks off with an infectious whistling hook--something Mick could really dance to
What is Moves Like Jagger?
200
Elvis had a No. 1 hit about this kind of dog, "cryin' all the time"
What is hound dog?
300
1993
One of America’s most beloved actresses (seen here) passes away.
Who is Audrey Hepburn?
300
"Lost & hungry, two siblings stumble upon a house made of gingerbread but the owner is a lunatic who wants to eat them"
What is Hansel and Gretel?
300
Tony Bennett sings "Slimey To The Moon" after this cranky Muppet's pet worm goes to space to "wriggle 'mongst the stars"
Who is Oscar the Grouch?
300
Along with "wastin' time", add whistling to the list of things Otis Redding was doing in a 1968 hit about "Sittin"' here
What is On the Dock of the Bay?
300
As an adjective, it means "like a dog"; as a noun, it's a type of tooth
What is canine?
400
1971
AUDIO CLUE
This massive hit was released, marking a turning point in this singer's career and in the trajectory of Motown.
Who is Marvin Gaye?
400
"A vain leader is swindled by con men who claim to make beautiful garments that are invisible to the unwise or incompetent"
What is The Emperor's New Clothes"?
400
Surrounded by a gaggle of emotional Muppets, R.E.M. performs "Furry Happy Monsters", a parody of this upbeat tune
What is Shiny Happy People?
400
Death by crucifixion has never been faced more cheerfully than in this comic troupe's sing-along, "Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life"
Who is Monty Python?
400
Certain small dogs are classified as this group, sounding perfect for play & the right size for laps
What is toy?
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500
1892
The first official game of this sport was played in Springfield, Massachusetts, by YMCA students of the game's inventor, James A. Naismith.
What is basketball?
500
"A talking cat requests proper footwear before playing a deceitful game to get himself & his owner ahead in life"
What is Puss in Boots?
500
After being stood up by the "letter of the day", she sings "I Don't Know Why 'Y' Didn't Come", a take on her hit "Don't Know Why"
Who is Nora Jones?
500
"The Fishin' Hole" was written especially for this beloved sitcom, long before Ron Howard met the Fonz
What is the Andy Griffith Show?
500
This command means the dog should be on the owner's left side, no more than about 6 inches away
What is heel?