Entertainment Trivia

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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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America's two highest rated TV shows from 1952 through 1957 were a wacky comedy show and a trivia quiz show. Can you name them both?

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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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The 1955 film The Blackboard Jungle was the first to feature a rock and roll song in the opening film soundtrack. The song was so popular that another film was made in 1956, with the song title as film title. Name this song classic from 1955.

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

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These frequent summer musical tours are exclusively composed of female performers, such as Cheryl Crow, Paula Cole, and the Dixie Chicks, has what name? ... and was created by what Canadian musician?

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This early TV program ran from 1947 to 1960; it was network TV's first weekday children's show, and NBC's first show broadcast in color. What was it?

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One of Woody Allen's best films is the 1986 movie, Hannah and Her Sisters. Which three actresses played the roles of Hannah and her sisters?