Tom Hanks movies
In the movie “Castaway” an inanimate object named THIS was the character’s companion and confidant on the island.
What is Wilson, a volleyball.
THIS NBA city is home to the Rockets
What is Houston
THIS popular pastime used coded lingo such as “Breaker, Breaker 1-9 what’s your 10-20?”
What is CB radio
In the cartoon The Flintstones, THIS was the name of Barney Rubble’s son
Who is Bam-Bam
Once considered the best beer in the world, it was known for slogans such as “The Beer that made Milwaukee famous” and “When you’re out of THIS, you’re out of beer!”
What is Schlitz
In the movie “Forrest Gump” THIS is what Forrest said to President Kennedy when asked how he felt about visiting the White House.
What is “I gotta pee”.
Released in 1972, THIS tune launched Elton John’s career
What is Rocket Man
In 1973 there was a much publicized “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match. NAME the TWO participants.
Who were Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs.
THIS maximum security prison has been nicknamed “The Rock”
What is Alcatraz
THIS meat dish (traditionally veal or pork) consists of thin, pounded cutlets that are breaded and fried till crispy.
What is schnitzel
In the movie “Apollo 13” Jack Swigert replaced Ken Mattingly just days before launch because of THIS
What is exposure to German measles
THIS precision dance team is known for high kicking, synchronized performances.
What is the Radio City Rockettes
In 1978, THIS tragedy saw over 900 followers of the Peoples Temple cult die of mass murder-suicide.
What is The Jonestown Massacre
THIS Hollywood leading man starred in over 70 movies during a four decade career and secretly died of AIDS in 1985.
Who is Rock Hudson
THIS breed of dog originated in Germany and is noted for its heavily whiskered muzzle.
What is a Schnauzer
In the movie “Big” Hanks and Robert Loggia play two songs on the giant floor piano…Chopsticks and THIS other famous song composed by Hoagie Carmichael
What is “Heart and Soul”
THIS was the name of the rhesus macaque monkey, the first primate and mammal to reach outer space
Who is Albert II
In 1971, THIS man hijacked a Boeing 727 and parachuted to an unknown fate with $200,000 in ransom money.
Who is D. B. Cooper
THIS is a naturally formed, open air venue in Colorado that has a seating capacity of 9,525 and plays host to a variety of concerts/events throughout the year.
What is the Red Rocks Ampitheater
THIS horror movie from 1980 features the iconic line “Here’s Johnny!”
What is The Shining
In the movie “A League of Their Own” Hanks’ character (Jimmie Foxx) managed THIS team that included actresses Geena Davis, Madonna and Rosie O’Donnell.
What is the Rockford Peaches.
THIS 14 time All Star Canadian hockey player from the 40’s and 50’s was a prolific scorer and was nicknamed “Rocket” due to his blazing skating ability.
Who is Maurice “Rocket” Richard
In 1979 equipment malfunction and human error at THIS nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania led to a partial meltdown of an atomic reactor
What is Three Mile Island
The most common rock on earth’s crust is THIS, an igneous rock mainly comprising the ocean floor
What is basalt
In Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice, THIS person is the main villain
Who is Shylock