Q: Born on this date in 1874, was the first Englishman to be made an honorary citizen of the United States. Who was he?
A: Winston Churchill.
Q: On November 30th 1913, who made his big screen debut in Mack Sennett's short film 'Making a Living'?
A: Charlie Chaplin.
Q: What did Dick Clark donate in 1982 to the Smithsonian from "American Bandstand"?
A: His podium.
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Question
Q: History's oldest cat died on Novemeber 29th 1939. His name was Puss. How old was he?
A: 36 years old. He attributed his long life to his abstaining of smoking, drinking, and cattin' around.
Q: What is a twit?
A: A Goldfish.
A: 36 years old. He attributed his long life to his abstaining of smoking, drinking, and cattin' around.
Q: What is a twit?
A: A Goldfish.
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: On this date in 1929, record company executive Berry Gordy was born. What famous record company did Berry start?
A: Motown Records.
Q: How wide is the Statue of Liberty's mouth?
A: Three feet wide.
Q: In what state is it illegal to ride a camel on a highway?
A: Nevada.
A: Motown Records.
Q: How wide is the Statue of Liberty's mouth?
A: Three feet wide.
Q: In what state is it illegal to ride a camel on a highway?
A: Nevada.
Monday, November 27, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: On November 27, 1917 Bob Smith was born in Buffalo, so the called him Buffalo Bob. He had a top childrens show in the early days of television, do you remember the name of the show?
A: Howdy Doody. Buffalo Bob, with his buddy Howdy Doody, had the top childrens show in the early days of television until they were replaced by Annette Funicello. While many children were grieved by the change, I didn't mind much. She had cuter ears.
Q: Levi Strauss was born on November 27th, 1809. What business was he in before he entered the pants industry?
A: He was a tent maker who couldn't sell enough tents, so he started making pants. And business eventually got better, since more people wore pants than tents.
Q: Born November 24th, 1888, he wrote the best selling self-help book of the 20th century; "How to Win Friends and Influence People". What's his name?
A: Dale Carnegie. Lo, how times have changed. If you wanted to sell a self-help book today, you would name it,"How to Play Mind Games and Con People."
Q: Born November 24th, 1941, was Pete Best. Who was he?
A: He was the original drummer for the Beatles. They replaced him with Ringo Starr. I'm not sure why, maybe because Ringo was SO good looking...
Pete Best still tours and plays music as "The Original Beatle". (Truth; there is also a Pete Best Tribute band.)
Q: Born on this date in 1859, an outlaw of the Old West whose name may have been Henry McCarty or William Bonney- better known as_____ ___ ___?
A: Billy the Kid.
Q: Comedian Steve Landesberg is 61 years old today. On the TV comedy "Barney Miller," which detective did actor Steve Landesberg play?
A: He was Dietrich. Abe Vigoda was Fish, Maxwell Gail played Wojo, ... and I think Harisson Ford played a Wookie.
A: Howdy Doody. Buffalo Bob, with his buddy Howdy Doody, had the top childrens show in the early days of television until they were replaced by Annette Funicello. While many children were grieved by the change, I didn't mind much. She had cuter ears.
Q: Levi Strauss was born on November 27th, 1809. What business was he in before he entered the pants industry?
A: He was a tent maker who couldn't sell enough tents, so he started making pants. And business eventually got better, since more people wore pants than tents.
Q: Born November 24th, 1888, he wrote the best selling self-help book of the 20th century; "How to Win Friends and Influence People". What's his name?
A: Dale Carnegie. Lo, how times have changed. If you wanted to sell a self-help book today, you would name it,"How to Play Mind Games and Con People."
Q: Born November 24th, 1941, was Pete Best. Who was he?
A: He was the original drummer for the Beatles. They replaced him with Ringo Starr. I'm not sure why, maybe because Ringo was SO good looking...
Pete Best still tours and plays music as "The Original Beatle". (Truth; there is also a Pete Best Tribute band.)
Q: Born on this date in 1859, an outlaw of the Old West whose name may have been Henry McCarty or William Bonney- better known as_____ ___ ___?
A: Billy the Kid.
Q: Comedian Steve Landesberg is 61 years old today. On the TV comedy "Barney Miller," which detective did actor Steve Landesberg play?
A: He was Dietrich. Abe Vigoda was Fish, Maxwell Gail played Wojo, ... and I think Harisson Ford played a Wookie.
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: On this date in 1956, actress Jamie Lee Curtis was born. Her father is Tony Curtis. Can you name her mother?
A: Janet Leigh
Q: What does actor Robert Vaugn have a PhD in ?
A: "The Man from U.N.C.L.E.'s" Napoleon Solo and late-night infomercial star, Dr. Vaughn has a PhD in political science.
Q: On February 1631, when the Massachusetts Bay Colony in Salem proclaimed the first official Thanksgiving, what did the grateful Pilgrims eat?
A: Nothing. It was a day of fasting.
A: Janet Leigh
Q: What does actor Robert Vaugn have a PhD in ?
A: "The Man from U.N.C.L.E.'s" Napoleon Solo and late-night infomercial star, Dr. Vaughn has a PhD in political science.
Q: On February 1631, when the Massachusetts Bay Colony in Salem proclaimed the first official Thanksgiving, what did the grateful Pilgrims eat?
A: Nothing. It was a day of fasting.
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Question's
Q: On November 21st, 1980, the biggest TV audience ever for a dramatic series (83 million) tuned into what show to find out who shot J.R.? I can't remember who the shooter was- but any day now he'll release a book titled-"If I shot J.R., Here's how I did it"
A: "Dallas" It was Sue Ellen's sister, the jilted mistress Kristin Shepard.
Q: On November 21st, 1993, Actor Bill Bixby died of Cancer at age 59. Can you name the three hit TV series he starred in?
A: My Favorite Martian, The Courtship of Eddie's Father, and The Incredible Hulk.
A: "Dallas" It was Sue Ellen's sister, the jilted mistress Kristin Shepard.
Q: On November 21st, 1993, Actor Bill Bixby died of Cancer at age 59. Can you name the three hit TV series he starred in?
A: My Favorite Martian, The Courtship of Eddie's Father, and The Incredible Hulk.
Monday, November 20, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: On this date in 1984, the largest crowd to view the unvieling of a Hollywalk of fame star developed. Who was the celebrity?
A: Michael Jackson.
Q: On November 20th, 1789, which state became the first to ratify the Bill of Rights?
A: New Jersey.
A: Michael Jackson.
Q: On November 20th, 1789, which state became the first to ratify the Bill of Rights?
A: New Jersey.
Friday, November 17, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: On November 17, 1968 NBC pre-empted a footbal game for a children's movie, and millions of football fans threatened to overthrow the network. That's right, children come last. And if it doesn't work, blame the schools. What was the name of the film?
A: "Heidi".
Q: How many desscendants can one couple of rats who really like each other produce in one year?
A: 15,000
Q: On November 17, 1953, in the American League, St. Louis Browns, not one of baseball's better teams, officially became what team?
A: The Baltimore Orioles.
A: "Heidi".
Q: How many desscendants can one couple of rats who really like each other produce in one year?
A: 15,000
Q: On November 17, 1953, in the American League, St. Louis Browns, not one of baseball's better teams, officially became what team?
A: The Baltimore Orioles.
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: What would you get if you asked for a "pottle" of ice cream the supermarket?
A: The term "pottle" is the legal measurement describing an amount equal to two quarts. Legally, there is no such term as "half-gallon." So if you asked for a pottle of ice cream at the supermarket, you'd probably get a dumb look from the stock clerk.
Q: What actor was born on this date, November 16th 1909. He played the trainer in the first "Rocky" movies. But he never could teach Rocky to remember to remove his mouthpiece before talking.
A: Burgess Meredith.
A: The term "pottle" is the legal measurement describing an amount equal to two quarts. Legally, there is no such term as "half-gallon." So if you asked for a pottle of ice cream at the supermarket, you'd probably get a dumb look from the stock clerk.
Q: What actor was born on this date, November 16th 1909. He played the trainer in the first "Rocky" movies. But he never could teach Rocky to remember to remove his mouthpiece before talking.
A: Burgess Meredith.
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: On November 15, 1991, the U.S. Congress endorsed a trade agreement that the politicians said for Americans, Canadians and Mexicans this agreement would make products cheap, everything would be better, everybody's lives would be improved. Can you name that agreement?
A: NAFTA, the North American Free Trade Agreement. Hey, that was only 15 years ago. Give it time. Give it time.
Q: The first Elvis movie opened in New York City November 15, 1956. Elvis has a minor role and he was semi-terrible, but all the girls screamed anyway. And the next day all the boys started combing their with Crisco. Can you name the movie?
A: "Love Me Tender" In the opening scene Elvis was plowing, walking behind a mule. It was so bad even the mule was laughing.
A: NAFTA, the North American Free Trade Agreement. Hey, that was only 15 years ago. Give it time. Give it time.
Q: The first Elvis movie opened in New York City November 15, 1956. Elvis has a minor role and he was semi-terrible, but all the girls screamed anyway. And the next day all the boys started combing their with Crisco. Can you name the movie?
A: "Love Me Tender" In the opening scene Elvis was plowing, walking behind a mule. It was so bad even the mule was laughing.
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: He was born on this date in 1948. The world knows him by his first name. His other names are Philip Arthur George. Who is he?
A: Prince Charles
Q: The average dog can make about 10 different vocal sounds. How many different vocal sounds can a cat make?
A: About 100.
Q: On Novemeber 14th, 1980, Martin Scorsese's film "Raging Bull" opened in the U.S. It starred Robert DeNiro as a boxer. Can you name the boxer?
A: Jake LaMotta.
A: Prince Charles
Q: The average dog can make about 10 different vocal sounds. How many different vocal sounds can a cat make?
A: About 100.
Q: On Novemeber 14th, 1980, Martin Scorsese's film "Raging Bull" opened in the U.S. It starred Robert DeNiro as a boxer. Can you name the boxer?
A: Jake LaMotta.
Monday, November 13, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: What popular children's television show had it's debut on November 10th, 1969?
A: "Sesame Street" One small step for a big yellow bird-- one giant leap for a small green frog.
Q: Which branch of the United States Military was created on November 10th, 1775?
A: The U.S. Marine Corps. That explains a lot. The Marines were created before haircuts were invented.
Q: What product was the first TV commercial for?
A: A Bulova watch ticked onscreen for 60 seconds.
Q: In what film did Whoopi Goldberg win a Best Supporting Actress Oscar?
A: For her role as Oda Mae Brown in "Ghost", 1990.
Q: On November 13th, 1789, who wrote in a letter to a friend,"In this world nothing can be certain but death and taxes"?
A: Benjamin Franklin.
Q: Which comic strip by Al Capp appeared in newspapers for the last time on November 13th, 1977?
A: "Li'l Abner"
Q: Which Beatles cartoon movie premiered in the U.S. On November 13th, 1968?
A: "Yellow Submarine". Most people who've seen the movie agree-- Ringo totally out acts the other Beatles.
Q: What tunnel linking New York City to New Jersey was completed on November 13th, 1927?
A: The Holland Tunnel. New Yorkers say the traffic in the tunnel actually moves faster when you're leaving New York, because New Jersey sucks. We can't repeat what New Jerseyan's say about New Yorkers.
A: "Sesame Street" One small step for a big yellow bird-- one giant leap for a small green frog.
Q: Which branch of the United States Military was created on November 10th, 1775?
A: The U.S. Marine Corps. That explains a lot. The Marines were created before haircuts were invented.
Q: What product was the first TV commercial for?
A: A Bulova watch ticked onscreen for 60 seconds.
Q: In what film did Whoopi Goldberg win a Best Supporting Actress Oscar?
A: For her role as Oda Mae Brown in "Ghost", 1990.
Q: On November 13th, 1789, who wrote in a letter to a friend,"In this world nothing can be certain but death and taxes"?
A: Benjamin Franklin.
Q: Which comic strip by Al Capp appeared in newspapers for the last time on November 13th, 1977?
A: "Li'l Abner"
Q: Which Beatles cartoon movie premiered in the U.S. On November 13th, 1968?
A: "Yellow Submarine". Most people who've seen the movie agree-- Ringo totally out acts the other Beatles.
Q: What tunnel linking New York City to New Jersey was completed on November 13th, 1927?
A: The Holland Tunnel. New Yorkers say the traffic in the tunnel actually moves faster when you're leaving New York, because New Jersey sucks. We can't repeat what New Jerseyan's say about New Yorkers.
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: Born November 9, 1951, what was actor Lou Ferrigno's most popular role on a TV series?
A: He was the Incredible Hulk. The green, "Oh-look-I've-split-my-pants-because-I'm-angry" Hulk. In real life the only time you'll see people turn green and split their pants is during rough weather on a cruise ship with an all-you-can-eat buffet.
Q: In 1985 which state legislature voted down a resolution to make "Louie Louie" the state song?
A: Washington
Q: Remember the TV show "This is Your Life"? Who was the first person to walk off the show?
A: On November 9, 1993: Actress Angie Dickinson became the first person in 500 shows to walk off the TV set of "This is Your Life." Angie said, "Not on your life!"
A: He was the Incredible Hulk. The green, "Oh-look-I've-split-my-pants-because-I'm-angry" Hulk. In real life the only time you'll see people turn green and split their pants is during rough weather on a cruise ship with an all-you-can-eat buffet.
Q: In 1985 which state legislature voted down a resolution to make "Louie Louie" the state song?
A: Washington
Q: Remember the TV show "This is Your Life"? Who was the first person to walk off the show?
A: On November 9, 1993: Actress Angie Dickinson became the first person in 500 shows to walk off the TV set of "This is Your Life." Angie said, "Not on your life!"
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: On November 8th, 1929, what world famous museum opened in New York?
A: The New York Museum of Modern Art opened. I like modern art. At home I have an anti-conceptualist, nouveau expressionistic, post-impressionism, neo-realist picture of dogs playing poker. In modern art an apple doesn't have to look like ann apple. It can look like a banana, if you know where to draw the line. And critics don't give ou the brush.
Q: Which one of our contiguous states became the 41st state to join the union on November 8th, 1889?
A: Montana. Famous for cows and Christmas trees. They sell all the trees, so on Christmas they decorate cows.
Q: It is believed that one-third of all fresh water on the earth is in what country?
A: Canada.
A: The New York Museum of Modern Art opened. I like modern art. At home I have an anti-conceptualist, nouveau expressionistic, post-impressionism, neo-realist picture of dogs playing poker. In modern art an apple doesn't have to look like ann apple. It can look like a banana, if you know where to draw the line. And critics don't give ou the brush.
Q: Which one of our contiguous states became the 41st state to join the union on November 8th, 1889?
A: Montana. Famous for cows and Christmas trees. They sell all the trees, so on Christmas they decorate cows.
Q: It is believed that one-third of all fresh water on the earth is in what country?
A: Canada.
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: On this date in 1973, New Jersey became the first U.S. state where girls were allowed to do something. What was it?
A: Play on Little League baseball teams.
Q: Who was the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress on this date in 1916?
A: Jeanette Rankin of Montana. They put in a special ladies room for her, but she never used it because there wasn't anyone else to go with her.
Q: Which U.S. President established the Corporation for Public Broadcasting on this date?
A: Lyndon Johnson. Thanks to LBJ, all Americans know how insects mate.
Q: What radio program debuted as a 15-minute daily adventure serial on CBS Radio on November 7th, 1932? It ran sucessfully for 14 years.
A: "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century".
A: Play on Little League baseball teams.
Q: Who was the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress on this date in 1916?
A: Jeanette Rankin of Montana. They put in a special ladies room for her, but she never used it because there wasn't anyone else to go with her.
Q: Which U.S. President established the Corporation for Public Broadcasting on this date?
A: Lyndon Johnson. Thanks to LBJ, all Americans know how insects mate.
Q: What radio program debuted as a 15-minute daily adventure serial on CBS Radio on November 7th, 1932? It ran sucessfully for 14 years.
A: "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century".
Friday, November 03, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: On November 3, 1957 a communist dog became the first dog launched into outer space. He didn't like it. There were no trees or fire hydrants. Do you remember his name?
A: Laika.
A: Laika.
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: She was the girl from the U.N.C.L.E.- and she was born on this date in 1942. What was her name?
A: Stephanie Powers
Q: He was born November 2, 1865 and was the first President to speak on the radio. I'm not sure what he said. Something about the 7th caller winning the job of Vice President. Who was he?
A: Warren G. Harding. He was the 29th U.S. President. He was the only U.S. President who chewed tobacco and played the trombone. At the same time. Which probably explains why he never got a job in the orchestra.
A: Stephanie Powers
Q: He was born November 2, 1865 and was the first President to speak on the radio. I'm not sure what he said. Something about the 7th caller winning the job of Vice President. Who was he?
A: Warren G. Harding. He was the 29th U.S. President. He was the only U.S. President who chewed tobacco and played the trombone. At the same time. Which probably explains why he never got a job in the orchestra.
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: She was the girl from the U.N.C.L.E.- and she was born on this date in 1942. What was her name?
A: Stephanie Powers
Q: He was born November 2, 1865 and was the first President to speak on the radio. I'm not sure what he said. Something about the 7th caller winning the job of Vice President. Who was he?
A: Warren G. Harding. He was the 29th U.S. President. He was the only U.S. President who chewed tobacco and played the trombone. At the same time. Which probably explains why he never got a job in the orchestra.
A: Stephanie Powers
Q: He was born November 2, 1865 and was the first President to speak on the radio. I'm not sure what he said. Something about the 7th caller winning the job of Vice President. Who was he?
A: Warren G. Harding. He was the 29th U.S. President. He was the only U.S. President who chewed tobacco and played the trombone. At the same time. Which probably explains why he never got a job in the orchestra.
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: She was the girl from the U.N.C.L.E.- and she was born on this date in 1942. What was her name?
A: Stephanie Powers
Q: He was born November 2, 1865 and was the first President to speak on the radio. I'm not sure what he said. Something about the 7th caller winning the job of Vice President. Who was he?
A: Warren G. Harding. He was the 29th U.S. President. He was the only U.S. President who chewed tobacco and played the trombone. At the same time. Which probably explains why he never got a job in the orchestra.
A: Stephanie Powers
Q: He was born November 2, 1865 and was the first President to speak on the radio. I'm not sure what he said. Something about the 7th caller winning the job of Vice President. Who was he?
A: Warren G. Harding. He was the 29th U.S. President. He was the only U.S. President who chewed tobacco and played the trombone. At the same time. Which probably explains why he never got a job in the orchestra.
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: She was the girl from the U.N.C.L.E.- and she was born on this date in 1942. What was her name?
A: Stephanie Powers
Q: He was born November 2, 1865 and was the first President to speak on the radio. I'm not sure what he said. Something about the 7th caller winning the job of Vice President. Who was he?
A: Warren G. Harding. He was the 29th U.S. President. He was the only U.S. President who chewed tobacco and played the trombone. At the same time. Which probably explains why he never got a job in the orchestra.
A: Stephanie Powers
Q: He was born November 2, 1865 and was the first President to speak on the radio. I'm not sure what he said. Something about the 7th caller winning the job of Vice President. Who was he?
A: Warren G. Harding. He was the 29th U.S. President. He was the only U.S. President who chewed tobacco and played the trombone. At the same time. Which probably explains why he never got a job in the orchestra.
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: She was the girl from the U.N.C.L.E.- and she was born on this date in 1942. What was her name?
A: Stephanie Powers
Q: He was born November 2, 1865 and was the first President to speak on the radio. I'm not sure what he said. Something about the 7th caller winning the job of Vice President. Who was he?
A: Warren G. Harding. He was the 29th U.S. President. He was the only U.S. President who chewed tobacco and played the trombone. At the same time. Which probably explains why he never got a job in the orchestra.
A: Stephanie Powers
Q: He was born November 2, 1865 and was the first President to speak on the radio. I'm not sure what he said. Something about the 7th caller winning the job of Vice President. Who was he?
A: Warren G. Harding. He was the 29th U.S. President. He was the only U.S. President who chewed tobacco and played the trombone. At the same time. Which probably explains why he never got a job in the orchestra.
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: How many bathrooms does the White House have?
A: 34.
Q:Who sang "The Lady is a Tramp" in the movie "Babes in Arms"?
A: Judy Garland.
Q: On November 1, 1940, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello appeared on film for the first time. What was the name of the movie?
A: "A Night in the Tropics".
A: 34.
Q:Who sang "The Lady is a Tramp" in the movie "Babes in Arms"?
A: Judy Garland.
Q: On November 1, 1940, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello appeared on film for the first time. What was the name of the movie?
A: "A Night in the Tropics".
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