Entertainment Trivia

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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?

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

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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 b

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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?

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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 hi

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Before her untimely death in a car accident at the age of 34 in 1967, this voluptuous actress was once described by the New York Times as a "weak imitation of Marilyn Monroe." Who was she?

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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?

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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.

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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?

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

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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?

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

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Suspense films: a. Which female starred in Alfred Hitchcock's follow up to Psycho; the 1963 film, The Birds? b. For which 1972 beasty-horror film did Michael Jackson sing the theme song: a love song to a rat?

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What was the one-word name of the album released in 1986 by Huey Lewis and the News, in which five members of the San Francisco 49-ers sang along on the recording?

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Elvis Presley's first film, in 1956, was also the title of one of his first big musical hits. What was it?