Canada’s Fame
He is the recently deceased Jeopardy host.
Who is Alex Trebek? He was born in northern Ontario. Jeopardy producers became interested in Trebek while he was hosting Wizard of Odds. Later, he was selected to host Jeopardy, and he hosted more than 6,300 episodes. He won five Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Game Show Host.
“I Will Always Love You” is performed by Dionne Warwick’s cousin and is part of the soundtrack for the 1992 film Bodyguard.
Who is Whitney Houston? She plays the role of Rachel Marron and stars with Kevin Costner in the film. Dolly Parton wrote the song in 1973. While Warwick is technically her cousin, she is usually referred to as Houston’s aunt.
Impolite way to tell someone to be quiet
What is shut up? Other ways to tell someone to be quiet include “simmer down” and “stick a sock in it.”
This is a major North American health insurance company.
What is Blue Cross/Blue Shield, or BCBS? Even though Canada has nationalized health care, citizens can buy supplemental health insurance, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield insures Canadians and Americans.
This is the lead on-camera person on the six o’clock news.
What is anchor? They are typically current or former reporters. Sometimes, they present live interviews for an important story.
You know her as the singer of “My Heart Will Go On,” the love theme from Titanic.
Who is Céline Dion? The love theme garnered the Oscar for Best Original Song, and Dion performed it live at the 70th Annual Academy Awards show. She also recorded the title track for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, which won a Grammy and an Academy Award.
“My Love” is performed by this solo Beatle and his band Wings.
Who is Paul McCartney? The band formed in 1971 after the Beatles broke up in 1970.
Right around dusk
What is sundown? Dusk comes immediately after sundown, after the sun has dipped below the horizon.
This is the title of the 1962 movie starring Elvis Presley that’s set in a tropical paradise
What is Blue Hawaii? Angela Lansbury plays Elvis’ mother.
This kind of lawyer handles wills and trusts
What is estate attorney? Wills and trusts are legal documents relating to estate planning
A contemporary of David Copperfield, this magician became a household name in North America. He was all over TV during the 1970s and 1980s, and he was a fixture at Caesar’s Palace and the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Who is Doug Henning? He retired from performing in the 1980s and earned a Ph.D. in the Science of Creative Intelligence in Switzerland. When he retired, he sold some of his tricks to David Copperfield.
This “gambler” performs the tune “Through the Years.”
Who is Kenny Rogers? The tune is part of Rogers’ 1981 album Share Your Love. His signature tune is “The Gambler.”
Heinz condiment
What is ketchup? Catsup is another word for ketchup, but ketchup is more popular. Heinz is, by far, the most popular ketchup in America.
Look up Canadian and American used car values in this book.
What is (Kelley) Blue Book? The Blue Book, as most people call it, was originally published in 1926.
This person writes the code for software
What is programmer (or software engineer)? A software engineer is the next step up from programmer and is responsible for overseeing the software for the duration of its lifecycle as well as managing the entire team. The software engineer can write code, but the job is far more involved.
This transplanted Canadian is best-known for his starring role on Broadway of Sir Lancelot in Camelot and for his signature song “If Ever I Would Leave You.”
Who is Robert Goulet? He moved from the United States to Canada at age 13. He is a Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award winner.
“Something” is performed by this four-man band on their Abbey Road album.
Who are the Beatles? Abbey Road was the Beatles’ last album.
The North American nickname for Australia
What is Down Under? According to The Times of India, Australia was known as Terra Australis Incognita, “the unknown southern land,” before it was discovered. Australians rarely refer to their country as the land down under
Canada’s only MLB team is named for this bird.
What is blue jay? The team is the Toronto Blue Jays.
A university faculty member who achieves the highest-ranking teaching position with tenure holds this title.
What is professor? Most faculty members start as assistant professors and ascend to associate professor before they become professors and are granted tenure. In some cases, an associate professor is granted tenure. The road from assistant professor to full professor is around seven years.
He spent his life studying the voices of the stars, and he is known as the best impressionist in the world.
Who is Rich Little? He performed his impressions on countless TV variety shows during the 1960s and 1970s and was a regular on Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts.
“When a Man Loves a Woman” is performed by this Sledge.
Who is Percy? Percy Sledge was born in Alabama, where he picked and chopped cotton from a young age.
A company files this when going out of business.
What is bankruptcy? The most common forms of bankruptcy are Chapter 7 (liquidation) and Chapter 13 (reorganization).
These elite U.S Navy and Marine aviators showcase the excellence of naval aviators through demonstration flights and community outreach, and serve as a recruiting tool.
Who are the Blue Angels? They are based in Pensacola, Florida, and they train in El Centro, California. They spend most of their time touring.
C. Everett Coop was this general, and he educated the public on the hazards of smoking.
What is surgeon? The surgeon general must be a licensed doctor but doesn’t have to be a surgeon or a general. The surgeon general promotes public health policy.