Good time Movies
Before The iPhone
Cereal Killer
Thomas 2 Tommy
The many jobs of Dad
Daddy's Car
100
In his childhood rewatch rotation, giant-monster mayhem from Japan kept showing up again and again.
Godzilla!
100
In his house growing up, music came from this setup—where you didn’t “skip tracks,” you committed to the whole experience.
What is a stereo that played records?
100
In his childhood cereal hall of fame, this crunchy captain led the breakfast fleet.
What is Cap’n Crunch?
100
In his all-time funniest comedian pick, This now 80 year old is known for “wild and crazy” energy
Steve Martin
100
This Sweet Job was one of Dad's Favorites..
Russel Stovers
100
In his first vehicle, the year was ’77 and the name sounds like a “fancy” version of a haircut or an uncut Pizza..
What is a 1977 Cutlass Supreme?
200
In this comfort classic, a simple “build it” idea in the countryside turns into something much bigger than baseball.
Field of Dreams
200
In the “old tech he actually misses” category, this device let him pause and record TV like it was a superpower.
DVR
200
One of Dad's favorite Cereal Frosted Flakes features the great Mascot Tony the Tiger.. However, it could have been Katy the _____.
What is Kangaroo
200
In the most memorable place he performed comedy, the crowd wasn’t in a club—they were on vacation… and many qualified for senior discounts.
What is an “Old Folks” cruise ship?
200
In his first job, he worked at this grocery store chain..
What is Kroger (I'd take Skaggs as well though it wasn't his first)
200
I vaguely remember this green vehicle and Dad wants to state that he... WAY OVER PAID FOR IT! Plus those vinyl seats didn't help
Ford Van.
300
In this cult comedy, he could probably quote half the script—especially anything involving knights and questionable logic.
What is Monty Python and the Holy Grail?
300
In his early home-movie days, entertainment started with free TV and later upgraded to VHS tapes.. but what was the name of it's (VHS) competitor?
Sony's BetaMax
300
In the cereal he’d eat forever.. if forced to choose, it’s the one that’s famous for its sound more than it's taste.
Rice Krispies
300
In the comedian whose style he relates to, the jokes often orbit marriage and family life and is known for "here's your sign"....
Bill Engvall
300
In his most random job, the work involved calling people who didn’t want to be called.
A Telemarketer.
300
In Dad's favorite car it was another Cutlass! But what year was the model.... *Hint, It was the same year New Coke and Breakfast Club occurred.
1985
400
At nearly four hours long, this has the longest running time of all motion pictures to win the prestigious Academy Award for Best Picture.
Gone with the Wind
400
Way before Madden and NCAA (the video game), there was this old-school version of Football he played..
Atari Football
400
In his “dessert cereal” pick, the real bonus comes afterward—when the milk changes flavors.
Coco Puffs
400
In one of his favorite comedians, the humor is dry, classic, and often delivered like the calmest person in the room.
Bob Newhart
400
If Dad could turn back time, It would being this Job/Career he would have wanted to go into.
Comic or Radio.
400
In the “most reliable” category, this practical sedan earned the trust of Dad. It also was first produced in 1972 to tackle the oil crisis, And according to Honda over 30 million units sold globally
Honda Accord
500
In his first-ever “night movie theater” experience at age 13, he stood in a long line to see this space movie..
Star Wars
500
In his “before GPS” navigation story, It was at this artist's concert where he got lost and ended with police involvement and it wasn't even over Jessie's Girl..
Rick Springfield Concert
500
In the cereal he wishes would return, a classic “Chex” name that had a touch of Honey and Oat...
What is... Oat Chex
500
It is this person he builds off his material the most..
Grandpa (His Dad)
500
In his funniest job story, he ended up taking this famous fitness personality (80s-90s) to a Walmart event in Dallas.
Richard Simmons
500
In his dream car, the name includes a legendary performance badge associated with Muscle Cars and lots of HORSE power.
Shelby Mustang
600
In his top action pick, Saving Private Ryann.. There is a much more.. Adult version of this film that I hope he hasn't seen before..
What is Saving Ryan's Privates?
600
In the technology kids today wouldn’t understand, the rotary dial telephone involved spinning a wheel and having patience...It had numbers 0-9 and included the alphabet by the numbers.. except for these two letters..
Q and/or Z
600
In the cereal he refused in his youth, the name sounds like royalty… but breakfast-wise it was a mere peasant
King Vitamin cereal
600
In another comedian he enjoys, the delivery is loud, intense, and absolutely not “inside voice” comedy
Sam Kinison
600
It wasn't Andy Warhol, Andy Griffith or even Andy Masters.. It was Andy ________ that gave Dad job when he really needed it.
Andy Waggoner
600
In his best road-trip vehicle story... It included five people, one dog, and two plants that headed to Denver in January inside this tiny German classic
VW Bug