Q: American actor, Gene Hackman was born this day, 1930. Can you name the 1971 movie for which he won his first "Best Actor" Oscar?
A: A French Connection.
Q: On January 30th, 1933, "The Lone Ranger" debuted live on WXYZ Radio in what city?
A: Detroit. That was back before disc jockeys- so I guess they had to hire somebody else to clean up after the horses. On that first program, Tonto's horse was named White Feller. The program ran for 2,956 episodes, and ended in 1955.
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Monday, January 29, 2007
Alan Rock's Trivia
Born on January 29, 1945 - Tom Selleck. Tom attended the University of Southern California on a sports scholarship. Which sport? A: Basketball
Which American President was born in Niles, Ohio, on January 29, 1843? A: President William McKinley (the 25th President of the U.S.). He was the last of the U.S. conquerors. He grabbed Guam, the Philippines, and Puerto Rico in the Spanish-American War, and took over Hawaii just for the fun of it. McKinley was assassinated in 1901.
Which American President was born in Niles, Ohio, on January 29, 1843? A: President William McKinley (the 25th President of the U.S.). He was the last of the U.S. conquerors. He grabbed Guam, the Philippines, and Puerto Rico in the Spanish-American War, and took over Hawaii just for the fun of it. McKinley was assassinated in 1901.
Friday, January 26, 2007
Alan Rock's Trivia
Q: Movie actor Paul Newman, born on January 26, 1925, shuns Hollywood, preferring to live in another state. Where?
A: Westport, Connecticut.
Q: Why was Paul Newman disqualified from Navy pilot school during World War II?
A: He was color blind.
A: Westport, Connecticut.
Q: Why was Paul Newman disqualified from Navy pilot school during World War II?
A: He was color blind.
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Alan Rock's Trivia
Q: Which entertainment industry awards were first presented on this date in 1949?
A: The Emmy's (for television)
Q: On January 25, 1940, the government mailed out something for the first time; what was it?
A: The first Social Security checks. And with luck, most of those checks should arrive any day now. Boy, I bet Denny's was packed that night.
A: The Emmy's (for television)
Q: On January 25, 1940, the government mailed out something for the first time; what was it?
A: The first Social Security checks. And with luck, most of those checks should arrive any day now. Boy, I bet Denny's was packed that night.
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Alan Rock's Trivia
On this date in 1965, the man considered by many to be the greatest Englishman who ever lived died at age 90. Who was he? A: Winston Churchill
What was discovered at Sutter's Mill on January 24, 1848? A: Gold. The only time more people rushed to California was when an employee at General Nutrition Center discovered granola.
What was discovered at Sutter's Mill on January 24, 1848? A: Gold. The only time more people rushed to California was when an employee at General Nutrition Center discovered granola.
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Alan Rocks Trivia Questions
Q: Jan 23rd, 1971 was the coldest day ever recorded in the United States. In Prospect Creek, Alaska, the mercury dropped to what?
A: Minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The kind of day an Alaskan woman picks up the phone and orders something feminine from Fredericks of Fairbanks.
Q: Born Jan 23rd, 1737, this man was the first to sign the declaration of Independence. Who was he?
A: John Hancock. Contrary to popular belief, John did not sell insurance. I'm not sure what he did, but from his large, legible signature, I do know he wasn't a doctor.
Q: On Jan. 23rd, 1977, the most watched program in history began on ABC-TV. It was a mini series. Can you name it?
A: Roots, based on the Alex Haley novel.
Q: Why should you know the name Elizabeth Blackwell?
A: Because she became the first American woman to receive a medical degree on Jan 23rd, 1849. Before that, all doctors were men. They had to be men, because in those days women were not allowed on the golf course.
A: Minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The kind of day an Alaskan woman picks up the phone and orders something feminine from Fredericks of Fairbanks.
Q: Born Jan 23rd, 1737, this man was the first to sign the declaration of Independence. Who was he?
A: John Hancock. Contrary to popular belief, John did not sell insurance. I'm not sure what he did, but from his large, legible signature, I do know he wasn't a doctor.
Q: On Jan. 23rd, 1977, the most watched program in history began on ABC-TV. It was a mini series. Can you name it?
A: Roots, based on the Alex Haley novel.
Q: Why should you know the name Elizabeth Blackwell?
A: Because she became the first American woman to receive a medical degree on Jan 23rd, 1849. Before that, all doctors were men. They had to be men, because in those days women were not allowed on the golf course.
Monday, January 22, 2007
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: On January 22, 1987, who was the host of the first U.S. TV talkshow to tape a segment inside the Soviet Union?
A: Phil Donahue
Q: On January 22, 1968, a fast-paced satirical review debuted on NBC-TV. It featured Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Goldie Hawn, Judy Carne, Alan Sues, Lily Tomlin, Arte Johnson, Ruth Buzzi, JoAnne Worley, Henry Gibson, and Gary Owens. Can you name that show?
A: Laugh-In
A: Phil Donahue
Q: On January 22, 1968, a fast-paced satirical review debuted on NBC-TV. It featured Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Goldie Hawn, Judy Carne, Alan Sues, Lily Tomlin, Arte Johnson, Ruth Buzzi, JoAnne Worley, Henry Gibson, and Gary Owens. Can you name that show?
A: Laugh-In
Friday, January 19, 2007
Alan Rock's Trivia
Which U.S. President gave the first televised White House news conference? A: On January 19, 1955: President Eisenhower. To give you an idea of how long ago that was – Eisenhower actually gave several straight answers to straight questions. But it was pretty boring because those were the days before Sam Donaldson.
How many children did U.S. President John Tyler have? A: 15
How many children did U.S. President John Tyler have? A: 15
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Alan Rock's Trivia
Q: Peter Roget was born on this date, 1779. What was he known for?
A: Roget's Thesaurus. He died in 1869. Expired. Passed away. Checked out. Gave up the ghost. Bought the farm. Kicked the bucket per se. Roget's thesaurus: a pretty good book, but a bit wordy.
Q: In the 1983 film, "The Big Chill", what part did actor Kevin Costner play?
A: A corpse, the suicide victim. But all anyone was his suit and tie during the opening credits. Where do you get experience for a role like that? In your spare time lay around at the funeral home? Go to cadaver school?
A: Roget's Thesaurus. He died in 1869. Expired. Passed away. Checked out. Gave up the ghost. Bought the farm. Kicked the bucket per se. Roget's thesaurus: a pretty good book, but a bit wordy.
Q: In the 1983 film, "The Big Chill", what part did actor Kevin Costner play?
A: A corpse, the suicide victim. But all anyone was his suit and tie during the opening credits. Where do you get experience for a role like that? In your spare time lay around at the funeral home? Go to cadaver school?
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Alan Rock's Trivia
Actor James Earl Jones won two Tonys for what plays? A: "The Great White Hope" in the late '60s and "Fences" in 1987.
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: On January 16th, 1935, a notorious outlaw was shot by police after a 4 hour gun battle in Lake Weir, Florida. What was her name?
A: 'Ma' Baker. Baker had been uncaught in murders, robberies and kidnappings spanning 20 years. Ma said she would have done more- but like all mothers- she only had one pair of hands.
Q: On January 16th, 1920, the Volstead Act went into effect. What did it start?
A: Prohibition. Congressmen nation-wide drank to it's sucess.
Q: What is the worlds favorite ice cream flavor?
A: Vanilla accounts for 29 percent of all ice cream sales.
A: 'Ma' Baker. Baker had been uncaught in murders, robberies and kidnappings spanning 20 years. Ma said she would have done more- but like all mothers- she only had one pair of hands.
Q: On January 16th, 1920, the Volstead Act went into effect. What did it start?
A: Prohibition. Congressmen nation-wide drank to it's sucess.
Q: What is the worlds favorite ice cream flavor?
A: Vanilla accounts for 29 percent of all ice cream sales.
Alan Rock's Trivia, Monday, January 15, 2007
Q: On this date in 1987, Paramount Pictures announced that, for the first time, a commercial would appear at the start of a pre-recorded VHS movie tape. Can you name the movie or the product advertised in the commercial?
A: "Top Gun" starring Tom Cruise, advertised Pepsi.
Q: The world's largest office building was completed on January 15, 1943. Can you name the building?
A: The Pentagon, which covers 34 acres and has 17 miles of corridors. More generals have been lost in the Pentagon than in all the wars put together.
Q: According to Vitality magazine, how can you cure hiccups?
A: Rub an ice cube on both sides of your Adam's apple.
Q: On January 15, 1983, Thom Syles of Van Nuys, California set a world record for keeping the same candy Life Saver in his mouth -- how long?
A: Seven hours and ten minutes.
A: "Top Gun" starring Tom Cruise, advertised Pepsi.
Q: The world's largest office building was completed on January 15, 1943. Can you name the building?
A: The Pentagon, which covers 34 acres and has 17 miles of corridors. More generals have been lost in the Pentagon than in all the wars put together.
Q: According to Vitality magazine, how can you cure hiccups?
A: Rub an ice cube on both sides of your Adam's apple.
Q: On January 15, 1983, Thom Syles of Van Nuys, California set a world record for keeping the same candy Life Saver in his mouth -- how long?
A: Seven hours and ten minutes.
Friday, January 12, 2007
Alan Rock's Trivia
Q: This date in 1966 was a big day for Zap! Pow! Zonk! Crunch! Why?
A: The "Batman" TV series premiered on ABC.
Q: Where did Bullwinkle the Moose and Rocky the Flying Squirrel live?
A: Frostbite Falls, Minnesota.
Q: On January 12, 1932, who became the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate?
A: Hattie Caraway, from Arkansas.
A: The "Batman" TV series premiered on ABC.
Q: Where did Bullwinkle the Moose and Rocky the Flying Squirrel live?
A: Frostbite Falls, Minnesota.
Q: On January 12, 1932, who became the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate?
A: Hattie Caraway, from Arkansas.
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Alan Rock's Trivia
Q: On January 11, 1964, the U.S. Surgeon-General released his first report stating what?
A: That smoking is a health hazard. So is Paris Hilton, but you don't see them warning you about VD.
Q: On January 11, 1984, the best-selling album of all time was released. What was the name of the album and who was the artist?
A: Michael Jackson's "Thriller". But success didn't change Michael. Sunblock changed Michael.
A: That smoking is a health hazard. So is Paris Hilton, but you don't see them warning you about VD.
Q: On January 11, 1984, the best-selling album of all time was released. What was the name of the album and who was the artist?
A: Michael Jackson's "Thriller". But success didn't change Michael. Sunblock changed Michael.
Alan Rock's Trivia
Q: On January 11, 1964, the U.S. Surgeon-General released his first report stating what?
A: That smoking is a health hazard. So is Paris Hilton, but you don't see them warning you about VD.
Q: On January 11, 1984, the best-selling album of all time was released. What was the name of the album and who was the artist?
A: Michael Jackson's "Thriller". But success didn't change Michael, sunblock changed Michael.
A: That smoking is a health hazard. So is Paris Hilton, but you don't see them warning you about VD.
Q: On January 11, 1984, the best-selling album of all time was released. What was the name of the album and who was the artist?
A: Michael Jackson's "Thriller". But success didn't change Michael, sunblock changed Michael.
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Alan Rock's Trivia
Q: Born January 10, 1949, Boxer George Forman was the oldest heavyweight champion yet. How old was he? A: 45 (In 1994)
Q; On January 10, 1946, the fist General Assembly of the UnitedNations convened in what city? A: In London
Q; On January 10, 1946, the fist General Assembly of the UnitedNations convened in what city? A: In London
Alan Rock's Trivia for Tuesday, January 9, 2007
Q: What comic strip first appeared on January 9, 1929? Here's a clue: Incredibly, the hero fell asleep in 1929 and woke up in the 25th century, undoubtedly with history's worst case of "morning mouth."
A: Buck Rogers. It was terrible. He owed the Book-of-the-Month Club $17 million --plus postage and handling.
Q: On January 9, 1959, the TV series "Rawhide" premiered on CBS. What newcomer starred as Rowdy Yates?
A: Clint Eastwood. Other cast members included Eric Fleming as Gil Favor, Sheb Wooley as Pete Nolan, and Paul Bringar as Wishbone. The western lasted 7-1/2 seasons.
Q: Actor Arthur Lake died at age 81 on January 9, 1987. He starred in 27 movies. Although Penny Singleton played his wife in the films, Lake's wife Patricia Van Cleve was one of three women who played his wife on radio. Lake also played the same part in a 1957 TV series. What was the character's name?
A: Dagwood Bumstead.
A: Buck Rogers. It was terrible. He owed the Book-of-the-Month Club $17 million --plus postage and handling.
Q: On January 9, 1959, the TV series "Rawhide" premiered on CBS. What newcomer starred as Rowdy Yates?
A: Clint Eastwood. Other cast members included Eric Fleming as Gil Favor, Sheb Wooley as Pete Nolan, and Paul Bringar as Wishbone. The western lasted 7-1/2 seasons.
Q: Actor Arthur Lake died at age 81 on January 9, 1987. He starred in 27 movies. Although Penny Singleton played his wife in the films, Lake's wife Patricia Van Cleve was one of three women who played his wife on radio. Lake also played the same part in a 1957 TV series. What was the character's name?
A: Dagwood Bumstead.
Alan Rock's Trivia for Tuesday, January 9, 2007
Q: What comic strip first appeared on January 9, 1929? Here's a clue: Incredibly, the hero fell asleep in 1929 and woke up in the 25th century, undoubtedly with history's worst case of "morning mouth."
A: Buck Rogers. It was terrible. He owed the Book-of-the-Month Club $17 million --plus postage and handling.
Q: On January 9, 1959, the TV series "Rawhide" premiered on CBS. What newcomer starred as Rowdy Yates?
A: Clint Eastwood. Other cast members included Eric Fleming as Gil Favor, Sheb Wooley as Pete Nolan, and Paul Bringar as Wishbone. The western lasted 7-1/2 seasons.
Q: Actor Arthur Lake died at age 81 on January 9, 1987. He starred in 27 movies. Although Penny Singleton played his wife in the films, Lake's wife Patricia Van Cleve was one of three women who played his wife on radio. Lake also played the same part in a 1957 TV series. What was the character's name?
A: Dagwood Bumstead.
A: Buck Rogers. It was terrible. He owed the Book-of-the-Month Club $17 million --plus postage and handling.
Q: On January 9, 1959, the TV series "Rawhide" premiered on CBS. What newcomer starred as Rowdy Yates?
A: Clint Eastwood. Other cast members included Eric Fleming as Gil Favor, Sheb Wooley as Pete Nolan, and Paul Bringar as Wishbone. The western lasted 7-1/2 seasons.
Q: Actor Arthur Lake died at age 81 on January 9, 1987. He starred in 27 movies. Although Penny Singleton played his wife in the films, Lake's wife Patricia Van Cleve was one of three women who played his wife on radio. Lake also played the same part in a 1957 TV series. What was the character's name?
A: Dagwood Bumstead.
Monday, January 08, 2007
Alan Rock's Trivia
Q: On January 8, 1964, President Lyndon Johnson declared a war. What was the war about?
A: It was the "War on Poverty."
Q: Actor-sidekick Pat Buttram, who died in 1994 at age 78, played Mr. Haney on TV's "Green Acres." What was Mr. Haney's first name?
A: Bilco.
Q: Also as Gene Autry's sidekick, who did he replace?
A: Smiley Burnette.
A: It was the "War on Poverty."
Q: Actor-sidekick Pat Buttram, who died in 1994 at age 78, played Mr. Haney on TV's "Green Acres." What was Mr. Haney's first name?
A: Bilco.
Q: Also as Gene Autry's sidekick, who did he replace?
A: Smiley Burnette.
Friday, January 05, 2007
Alan Rock's Trivia
Q: Actress Diane Keaton was born on January 5, 1946. Can you name her husband?
A: She has never married (trick question).
Q: Who said, "We have nothing to fear but sanity itself"?
A: Mork on "Mork and Mindy."
A: She has never married (trick question).
Q: Who said, "We have nothing to fear but sanity itself"?
A: Mork on "Mork and Mindy."
Thursday, January 04, 2007
Alan Rock's Trivia
Q: What territory became the 45th U.S. state on January 4, 1896?
A: Utah. The Great Salt Lake is a great place to fish because the fish suffer from hardening of the arteries and get really senile. They'll bite at anything that looks easy to chew. Their favorite bait is worms marinated in Geritol.
Q: Who is Thomas Stevens, and why should we know his name?
A; He was the first U.S. bicyclist to circle the globe -- completed on January 4, 1887. He was smarter than other cyclists who tried. Whenever Stevens came to an ocean, he took a boat.
A: Utah. The Great Salt Lake is a great place to fish because the fish suffer from hardening of the arteries and get really senile. They'll bite at anything that looks easy to chew. Their favorite bait is worms marinated in Geritol.
Q: Who is Thomas Stevens, and why should we know his name?
A; He was the first U.S. bicyclist to circle the globe -- completed on January 4, 1887. He was smarter than other cyclists who tried. Whenever Stevens came to an ocean, he took a boat.
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Alan Rock's Trivia
Q: On January 3, 1972, Don McLean received a gold record for "American Pie." The song is one of the longest singles ever. How long is it?
A: 8 minutes 32 seconds.
Q: Remember the movie "Lassie, Come Home"? Where did Lassie come home to?
A: Yorkshire, England.
Q: On January 3, 1987, the first woman was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. What is her name?
A: Aretha Franklin.
A: 8 minutes 32 seconds.
Q: Remember the movie "Lassie, Come Home"? Where did Lassie come home to?
A: Yorkshire, England.
Q: On January 3, 1987, the first woman was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. What is her name?
A: Aretha Franklin.
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Alan Rock's Trivia
Q: On January 2, 1980, he was fired as host for the Miss America Pageant. For 25 years he had held a steady job working only one night a year. Forced retirement required quite an adjustment. What was his name?
A: Burt Parks.
Q: Which sport results in more ankle injuries?
A: According to Fitness Plus magazine, basketball produces at least three times more ankle injuries than any other sport.
Q: What is the loose skin dangling below the turkey's chin called?
A: A wattle. A snood is the flap of skin hanging over the turkey's beak. Caruncles are growths on the throat region. All three can turn bright red when the turkey becomes upset or during courtship.
A: Burt Parks.
Q: Which sport results in more ankle injuries?
A: According to Fitness Plus magazine, basketball produces at least three times more ankle injuries than any other sport.
Q: What is the loose skin dangling below the turkey's chin called?
A: A wattle. A snood is the flap of skin hanging over the turkey's beak. Caruncles are growths on the throat region. All three can turn bright red when the turkey becomes upset or during courtship.
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