Entertainment Trivia

13

What campy disco group from the late 70's recorded the pop hit YMCA?

18

In 1973, this 10-year-old became the youngest performer to win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, in a film which starred her father. Name the youngster, the father, and the film.

2

Early in 2000, the Broadcast Film Critics Association published their list of the top films of the 1990s. The two highest-ranked films were directed by Steven Spielberg. What two films were they?

10

The 1985 film, The Jewel of the Nile , was the sequel to what movie, and who were the two main stars?

5

This comic strip, created in 1931, is one of the most popular of all time. It was turned into films in the 1930's, 40's, 60's, and 90's. What is this comic strip created by Chester Gould?

17

Which 1982 film, based on a novel written by John Irving, starred Glenn Close and Robin Williams?

1

Female stars of Woody Allen films: a. She starred in Broadway Danny Rose, Crimes & Misdemeanors, and Husbands & Wives: b. She starred in Play it Again, Sam; Interiors, and Manhattan c. She starred in Bananas, and Everything You Wanted to Know about Sex

19

Ask one or both parts a. Which piano player starred in a television advertisement for Diet Coke? b. Which piano player starred in a television advertisement for Diet Pepsi?

12

This pop-rock music singer and songwriter had his first hit in his own country in 1964, and worldwide hits since the early 70's. His songs often contained political or social commentary, and he has been called the "first third world superstar." What is his name?

10

What do the 18th Century novelist Henry Fielding, the actor named Albert Finney, and an entertainer born with the name Thomas Woodward all have in common?

14

This actor played an inspirational teacher helping his poor east-Los Angeles students pass the Advanced Placement Test in Calculus. Name the 1988 film, actor, and teacher.

2

Sesame Street: a. Which character was host of the Muppet Show? B. Which person created the Muppets and Sesame Street characters? C. Which Muppet lives in the garbage can?

18

Actor and comedian Billy Crystal made his national debut in what famous TV show from the 1970's?

14

Directors' names beginning with the letter "W". Can you name the directors of each of these films? a. Hairspray, Pink Flamingos, and Polyester? b. Dead Poets Society, Gallipoli and Green Card c. The Sound of Music and West Side Story?

14

Which 1959 film, directed by Howard Hawks, starred Dean Martin, John Wayne, and Ricky Nelson?