Germany/Austria
This father of psychoanalysis was born and raised in Austria
Who is Sigmond Freud
Typically used for digging trenches, this garden tool shares pronunciation with the word for a woman who engages in casual sexual activity with strangers
What is a hoe
This SOM track was the last song ever written by Oscar Hammerstein before his death from stomach cancer, and was penned at the last minute during the musical’s tryout in Boston
What is Edelweiss
These objects take all Diane’s “fun money” because she can’t pull off her mom’s “special system”
What is a slot machine
In 1975, the Doobie Brothers had a number one hit with the single "Black Water." According to the lyrics, the singer want to hear this kind of "funky" music
What is Dixieland
This Austrian celebrity chef owns over 70 restaurants in the USA, and is the 2nd highest earning Chef in the world
Who is Wolfgang Puck
Plants use this process to turn atmospheric carbon into energy while farting out oxygen as a waste product
What is photosynthesis
The real Von Trapp family opened up a ski lodge in this state after escaping to America
What is Vermont
Don’t let the name of his show trick you, this friend of Oprah is not a physician
Who is Dr. Phil
The “That Don’t Impress Me Much” singer scored country-pop crossover success in America, but actually hails from this country
What is Canada
JFK’s infamous mis-speak “Ich bin ein Berliner” in 1963 caused him to refer to himself as this delicious food
What is a jelly donut
These lunar plants unfurl from cone-shaped buds as the sun goes down
what is a moonflower
This bandaged bodypart had to be airbrushed out of the film after Leisl actress Charmian Carr fell through a window in the gazebo while filming "Sixteen Going on Seventeen"
What is ankle
This jealous Brady Bunch middle child was always worried about “Marsha, Marsha, Marsha”
Who is Jan Brady
After the Doobie Brothers Tom Johnston left the band for medical reasons, they recruited Michael McDonald from this band to take over singing duties
Who is Steely Dan
The German Beer Purity Law “Reinheitsgebot” passed in 1516 allows only these 4 ingredients to be used in beer brewing (must get all 4)
What are water, hops, barley, yeast
This vegetable grown in the Gallan garden was paid as wages to the Egyptian laborers who built the pyramids
What is a radish
Despite the dramatic cinematographic escape across the Alps in the movie, the real von Trapps escaped via train through this country on their way to the USA
What is Italy
(Note: The day after they left, Hitler ordered the Austrian borders shut. Not only does Salzburg not border on Switzerland, but taking that route out of Austria would have sent them straight towards Berchtesgaden, Hitler's summer retreat)
This long-lasting spinoff series made suburban cul-de-sacs exciting and dramatic long before “Desperate Housewives”
What is Knot’s Landing
At the height of his popularity, this teen idol from a brood of quail-like birds had a larger fan club than the Beatles and Elvis
Who is David Cassidy
The Austo-Hungarian Empire was ruled by this royal family from 1526 to 1918 before the assassination of the Archduke led to World War I
Who are The Habsburgs
This flowering plant found in abundance in the Gallan yard is said to have sprang from Eve's tears when she was exiled from the Garden of Eden, has been a staple in multiple royal wedding bouquets, and is actually part of the asparagus family
What is Lily of the Valley
Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer were underdogs for the roles of Maria and Captain von Trapp. Name one of the 3 actors or 3 actresses who were the original favorites for the roles
Who is Sean Connery, Richard Burton, Bing Crosby / Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, Doris Day
This crime drama popularized the inverted detective story format referred to as “Howcatchum” rather than “Whodunit”
What is Columbo
Kenny Loggins was dubbed “The King of the Movie Soundtrack” for his musical contributions to A-list movies, including this song from Tom Cruise’s’ high-flying 1986 blockbuster hit
What is Danger Zone