A Really Big “Shew”
Launched in 1979, this cable network is the go-to station for sports.
What is ESPN?
The network is now a global franchise, broadcasting some of the most significant international sporting events.
April showers are necessary for these.
What are May flowers?
April is traditionally a rainy month, followed by a profusion of flowers in May.
This animal won the race in “The Tortoise and the Hare.”
What is the tortoise?
The moral of the story is that slow and steady wins the race.
I’m dreaming of visiting this land of leis and luaus.
What is Hawaii?
It is the only U.S. state to commercially grow coffee, though the University of Florida is now experimenting with growing it.
This is celebrated on April 1 in Japan.
What is April Fools’ Day? The annual day of pranks is celebrated around the world, including in Japan.
He was called “the most trusted man in America.”
Who is Walter Cronkite?
He anchored the CBS Evening News and signed off every broadcast saying, “And that’s the way it is.”
We turn the clocks this way during spring daylight saving time.
What is forward?
The easiest way to remember the daylight saving time shifts is to think “spring forward” in the spring and “fall back” in the fall.
It laid the golden egg.
What is a goose?
The fable is “The Goose and the Golden Egg.” It’s a story about greed.
I’m dreaming of the Coliseum, pasta, and biscotti.
What is Rome (or Italy)?
Rome is known as the Eternal City.
The fable about a fox and this animal addresses the idea that familiarity breeds contempt.
What is the lion?
“The Fox and the Lion” is a story that contrasts bashfulness and impudence.
This Korean War–era sitcom holds the viewership record for its series finale.
What is M*A*S*H?
Few sitcoms today have the star power Alan Alda brought to the show or the broad appeal it had during its time.
April is peak season for these blooming trees in Washington, D.C.
What are cherry trees?
In 1912, Japan gifted the United States with 3,000 cherry trees. Today, there are around 3,800 cherry trees in Washington, D.C.
This person cried wolf.
Who is the boy?
The fable is “The Boy Who Cried Wolf.” We all know people who always think the sky is falling. It not only gets tiresome but also makes it impossible to discern when a real emergency exists.
I’m dreaming of the Magnificent Mile and deep-dish pizzas.
What is Chicago?
In 1885, the world’s first skyscraper, the Home Insurance Building, was built in Chicago. Today, you can see four states from the top of Chicago’s Willis Tower, which stands 110 stories high.
This is the term for the final test before the release of a product or software program, and also a type of brainwave.
What is beta?
Beta tests allow users to find bugs that developers have overlooked. Beta brainwaves are associated with a conscious, thinking state.
On this show, Peter Falk plays an eccentric detective, whose signature line is, “One last thing...”
What is Columbo?
The show was ranked No. 1 on Ranker’s 150+ Best Detective Shows of All Time list. It originally aired from 1971 to 1978 and is still in reruns
They begin to migrate back home from Florida in mid-April to May.
What are snowbirds?
Snowbird season runs from October through April in Florida. Golf course superintendents take advantage of the lull to rehabilitate golf courses for next year’s season.
The ant worked all summer to store food, while this insect sang, danced, and played his violin instead of gathering his winter sustenance.
What is the grasshopper?
The tale is “The Ant and the Grasshopper,” and the moral is to get work done before playing.
I’m dreaming of snorkeling off the coast of this, the smallest of the three main U.S. Virgin Islands
What is St. John?
The island is full of pirate lore. Locals often cite tales of Bluebeard and Captain Kidd’s hidden treasures.
I’m dreaming of visiting this lakeside city in Switzerland, the European home of the United Nations.
What is Geneva? In summer, the city hosts sunrise music concerts starting at 6:00 a.m. and an open-air cinema at night. As a visitor, you can ride public transport free of charge for the duration of your trip.
He will always be remembered for calling his show the “really big shew.”
Who is Ed Sullivan?
On February 9, 1964, The Ed Sullivan Show earned its place in history by introducing the Beatles to the United States. When the show first aired in 1948, it was called Toast of the Town.
Simon & Garfunkel recorded this April song on their 1966 album Sounds of Silence.
What is “April Come She Will”?
Paul Simon wrote the song in 1964 about a girl he met in England.
These animals wanted a king.
What are frogs?
“The Frogs Asking for a King” is a tale about a leaderless group of frogs who wanted a king, and the moral of the fable is that you should be careful about what you wish for.
I’m dreaming of visiting this world-famous Spanish party island.
What is Ibiza?
It’s known as the party capital of Europe thanks to its abundance of nightlife—music and dance galore, and the largest nightclub in the world. During the day, you can enjoy the sunshine 300 days out of the year.
Long before celebrity chef shows were a dime a dozen, she ruled the airwaves on The French Chef.
Who is Julia Child?
French did not refer to her ethnicity; she was an American who specialized in French cuisine. The show initially ran from 1963 to 1973. She taught us important cooking lessons, including that “fat gives things flavor.”