Those 70's People
He plays the Fonzie on Happy Days.
Who is Henry Winkler?
The character is similar to the Eddie Haskell character on Leave It to Beaver. Both are mild troublemakers who can schmooze their friends’ parents.
Many children’s stories and fairy tales begin with these four words
What is “once upon a time”?
This beginning ensures the stories remain timeless.
This is Florida’s nickname
What is the Sunshine State?
Parts of the state are sunny 75 percent of the year.
His teachers told him he was not smart enough to learn anything, yet he is credited with inventing the lightbulb.
Who is Thomas Edison?
He made 1,000 unsuccessful attempts before finally succeeding with the invention.
I’m black and white and read all over.
What is the newspaper? Sadly, the newspaper industry is being “read all over” less and less these days
He stars in the 1973 film Serpico and the part of Michael in The Godfather.
Who is Al Pacino?
In Serpico, he plays an honest NYC cop
Fairy tales often end with this line.
What is “and they lived happily ever after”?
Parents don’t want to send children off to sleep with a bad ending
Snowbirds come to Florida during this time of the year.
What is winter?
Snowbirds are people who have a summer and winter home so that they never have to deal with the harsh winter snows of the North. At its longest, thesnowbird season runs from October to May
This early auto manufacturer went broke five times before succeeding.
Who is Henry Ford?
He invented mass production.
I have a head and a tail but no body, and you can flip me.
What is a coin?
The sides of a coin were not always referred to as “heads or tails.”
He wrote, directed, and stars in the 1977 film Annie Hall and the 1979 film Manhattan.
Who is Woody Allen?
Both films also star Diane Keaton.
If someone wants something that seems unattainable, we might say, “In your wildest __" ?
What is dreams?
When people dream, they sometimes work out a path to the unattainable or how to attack a challenge
When you think of citrus production in Florida, you probably think of this fruit.
What is an orange?
Oranges account for around 90 percent of Florida citrus production.
This star of The Sound of Music and Mary Poppins failed her first screen test with MGM studios.
Who is Julie Andrews?
They told her she wasn’t photogenic enough for acting.
I am an object with a face and hands. You use me several times during the day, but I cannot smile or deal cards
What is a clock?
The term clockface refers only to the dial on an analog clock, not a digital one.
One of Charlie’s angels, she is known for her blonde tresses.
Who is Farrah Fawcett?
Charlie’s Angels became an instant TV hit.
Love and marriage go together like this.
What is a horse and carriage?
This is from the Frank Sinatra song “Love and Marriage.”
It is the capital of Florida.
What is Tallahassee?
Before the capital moved to Tallahassee, the legislature divided its time between St. Augustine and Pensacola
Norma Jean Baker, known by this screen name, was told in a modeling audition to either work as a secretary or get married
Who is Marilyn Monroe?
She went beyond modeling into an acting career and starred in films such as Some Like It Hot.
It belongs to me and identifies me to the world, but my friends use it more than I do.
What is my name?
Fun fact: Studies show that having an uncommon name may be detrimental in the short term and increase one’s risk of rejection. However, in the long term, it can be advantageous and promote a greater sense of uniqueness
He was president in 1973 during the oil crisis.
Who is President Richard Nixon? The crisis lasted through 1974
These words are expressed as numbers and mean every hour of every day— continuously.
What is 24/7?
Many essential services such as hospitals, hotels, and airlines operate 24/7.
Name one of the two states with larger populations than Florida.
What is California or Texas?
In 2014, Florida surpassed the population of New York.
A newspaper editor fired this man, stating he “lacked imagination and had no good ideas.” The man went on to be a huge success and create the “happiest place on Earth.”
Who is Walt Disney?
In fact, Disney had his share of failures and was once quoted, “You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.”
When you don’t keep me, I break, and you should never break me.
What is a promise?
Keeping promises builds respect from others