Modern Jeapordy
Giving this percentage means doing your very best.
What is 110%? Lake Superior State University added the saying giving 110 percent to its list of banished terms in 1998 due to its illogical nature.
What actor starred in both The Searchers & Stagecoach?
John Wayne. He was nominated for three academy awards. His only win was for his role in True Grit.
A song made famous in the 30s was used as the title music for the ‘90s UK TV show “Goodnight Sweetheart”. Who sang the original recording?
Al Bowlly. It was recorded by The Ray Noble Orchestra with Al Bowlly on guitar and vocals, in 1931.
4:17pm July 20th 1969: At the date and time stated, Neil Armstrong took some historic steps at a place where no one had walked before. Where was it?
The Moon
He always maintained the words he spoke that day were "One small step for a man...", but because of his accent, no one heard the "a".
What were the names of Dennis' parents on "Dennis the Menace"?
Henry and Alice
"Dennis the Menace" debuted in 1959. It starred Jay North as Dennis. His father, Henry Mitchell, was played by Herbert Anderson, and his mother, Alice, was played by Gloria Henry.
This alliterative saying, meaning “ta-da“ , was the name of a club on the TV show The Sopranos.
What is “Bada Bing”? The phrase dates to around 1965 but was popularized in 90s slang.
What is the hottest planet in the Solar System?
Venus. Its atmosphere is made up if 96 percent carbon dioxide, which accounts for its hot temperature .
In the ’40’s Which recording spent the most number of weeks at number one on the Billboard Most Played by Jockeys Chart ?
“ Near You” by Francis Craig and his orchestra.
11:00am, November 11th 1918: At date and time stated, the big guns fell silent to end one of the bloodiest wars humankind had, until then, ever endured. Which conflict was it?
World War One
"The Great War", or "The War To End All Wars" as it was also known claimed about 16 million lives, both military and civilian, on all sides. More than 20 million were injured.
Donna Reed had her own show that came out in 1958. What was the surname of the family on that show?
Stone
"The Donna Reed Show" also starred Carl Betz as her husband Alex Stone, a doctor.
In the 90s, something great was “all that and a bag of” these.
What are Chips? The catch phrase was popular in a scene from Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
What is the largest gulf in the world?
Gulf of Mexico. It is the ninth-largest body of water in the world.
True or False: "Great Balls Of Fire" written by Otis Blackwell/Jack Hammer peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 for Jerry Lee Lewis in 1958?
True. It was number one for two weeks on the UK Singles Chart the same year, making Jerry Lee Lewis the odd one out, with his only number one hit.
2:20am April 15th 1912: At the date and time stated, a mighty steamship slipped beneath the Atlantic Ocean on her maiden voyage. What was her name?
RMS Titanic
In 1955, "The Honeymooners" debuted. In the beginning, the names of the four main characters are shown as an announcer says the actors' names. Who was the last of the four to be named?
Joyce Randolph
"The Honeymooners" only had 39 "classic episodes."
In the late 60s and early 70s, Americans were captivated by the romance between Jacqueline Kennedy & him.
Who is Aristotle Onassis? The couple married in 1968 after a long friendship
Who invented the first movable printing type in Western civilization?
Johannesburg Gutenberg, the invention (circa 1439) revolutionized printing in Europe. However, Gutenberg was not the first one to do so. Bi Sheng first invented movable type between 1041 and 1048 in China.
In this 1967 film, the title song was sung by Lulu (who also starred in the film), becoming the best-selling single of 1967 in the United States. Which film was it?
To Sir, With Love
12:30pm, November 22nd 1963: At the date and time stated, the first shots rang out to claim the life of the 35th President of the US. In which city was John F. Kennedy assassinated?
Dallas
Kennedy went to Texas, in part, to ignite his campaign for reelection
I don't just like the star of this next show, "I Love Lucy", but what country did her husband (both actor and character) come from?
Cuba
"I Love Lucy" debuted in 1951 and starred then-married couple Lucille Ball and Desi Arnez as Lucy and Ricky Ricardo.
Through Romantic ups & downs, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham’s relationship inspired the music of this group.
Who is Fleetwood Mac ?
Mona Lisa is housed in what museum?
The Louvre in Paris
What popular song from the disco era of the 70s is often used as a guide for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
"Stayin' Alive" was written and recorded by the group The Bee Gees which consisted of the three Gibb brothers, Robin, Maurice and Barry.
8:15am, August 6th 1945: At the date and time stated, the world entered the nuclear age with the dropping of the first atom bomb. Which city was the target?
Hiroshima
The exact number of casualties varies according to the source you read.
"Leave it to Beaver" was another great show. Who was Wally's best friend?
Eddie Haskell
"Leave It to Beaver" came out in 1957.
His ”Islands in the Streams” was a bestseller in 1970?
Who is Ernest Hemingway? Islands was the first of his unpublished novels released by Mrs. Mary Hemingway.
Who directed the film Citizen Kane ?
Orson Welles.
In the ‘80’s George Harrison wrote this song about all of the gossip and false stories people spread around, especially about him. Which song?
Devil's Radio
George wrote "Devil's Radio" in 1987. He was so fed up by the gossip, trivia and cynical talk from the media which he said spread so many lies and inaccurate stories about celebrities (such as himself).
7:25pm, May 6th 1937: At the date and time stated, the first flames were spotted by onlookers as the giant airship Hindenburg came in to land in New Jersey. From which city in Germany had the airship departed?
Frankfurt
Who was Dobie's best friend in "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis"?
Maynard G Krebs
Dwayne Hickman played Dobie Gillis, and Bob Denver played his best friend, Maynard.
In 1996, General Motors introduced this “celestial” safety system, which alerts 911 in the event of an emergency?
What is OnStar? Today, the system can use a smartphone‘s GPS feature to give emergency services the exact location of the vehicle.
Napoleon suffered from ailurophobia. Ailurophobia is the fear of what animal?
The Cat, Genghis Khan and Julius Caesar also reportedly suffered from this irrational fear.
A Scottish group had a number one UK hit in 1994 with a song written by Reg Presley. It topped the charts for 15 weeks. Which song was it?
Love Is All Around
3:10pm, August 15th 1998: At the date and time stated, a bomb exploded in a quiet market town in what was to become the worst single tragedy of the Northern Ireland "Troubles". Where was that town?
Omagh
Twenty-nine people died as a result of the blast, including a woman pregnant with twins.
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" starred the real Nelson family. How many sons did they have?
Two
"The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" ran from 1952 to 1966, and until 2020 it was the longest-running live-action comedy series on TV.
What is the 1970s? These classified documents detailed involvement in the Vietnam War and were first published in June 1971
What Spanish city is home to the Prado Museum?
Madrid, The museum houses the world’s greatest collection of Spanish art.
The 43rd Annual Grammy Awards in 2001 had U2 win Song of the Year Grammy. It was from the U2 2000 album "All You Can't Leave Behind". Which U2 song won the award?
Beautiful Day
11:00pm Eastern Standard Time November 4th 2008: At the date and time stated, the US broadcast organizations declared that Barack Obama was their nation's next President. Who was the (leading) defeated candidate?
John McCain
In 2008, Obama won 365 electoral votes to John McCain's 173.
What was the name of Ann Sothern's character on her self-titled show?
Katy O'Connor
The Ann Sothern Show" ran from 1958 to 1961.
In “ Stairway to Heaven”, Led Zeppelin reassures listeners not to be alarmed if there’s a bustle in their … what?
What is hedgerow? The song was inspired by wanting an epic new sound with both acoustic and electric instuments.
What is nitrous oxide commonly known as? Hint: A dentist uses it.
Laughing Gas. Nitrous oxide has no color or smell. It has been used to reduce pain and induce pleasurable sensations since discovery in 1772.
After Whitney Houston passed away in 2012, four of her previous number one hits were re-released. Which one charted highest, on the Billboard Hot 100?
I Will Always Love You
"I Will Always Love You" from the movie "The Bodyguard" was Whitney's biggest hit in 2012 peaking at number three on the Billboard Hot 100.
4:53pm, January 12th 2010: At the date and time stated, a powerful earthquake struck a Caribbean country and caused an estimated death toll of more than 200,000. Which country did it hit?
Haiti
The Magnitude 7 earthquake was followed by 52 aftershocks in the next 12 days.
According to a series that premiered on television in 1954, who knows best?
Father
"Father Knows Best" starred Robert Young as the father, Jim Andreson, Sr. Jane Wyatt as his wife, Margaret.
What 1930s dance was named after a famous aviator ?
The Lindy Hop or the Lindy.
Who is the youngest elected president of the United States?
John F. Kennedy, he was 43 years old when elected.
Can you remember what year the Carpenters were on the "Top of the World"?
1970s
Brother and sister act Richard and Karen Carpenter got "Top of the World" into the charts in 1973. Karen died in 1983.
"Top of the World" was a US #1, climbing to #5 in the UK singles charts.
11:00am, April 8th 1973: At the date and time stated, one of the greatest painters of the era died. Whose last words were "Drink to me, drink to my health, you know I can't drink any more"?
Pablo Picasso
Picasso died of a heart attack at his home near Cannes on the French Riviera
George Burns was one half of this show; who was the other half?
Gracie Allen
"The George Burns and Gracie Allens Show" premiered in 1950 and ran for eight years.