Thursday, September 27, 2012

Alan Rock's Trivia!

Questions:

1)  On this date in 1954,  The Tonight Show made its national debut. Who was the show's first host?

2)  This landmark is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy.

3)  This fruit comes in varieties with names like Anjou and Bartlett.

4)  This often overlooked male singer collaborated with John Coltrane on a particularly brilliant album in 1963.

Answers:

1)  Steve Allen was the first, hosting 1954-57; Jack Paar followed, hosting the show from 1957-62 and Johnny Carson took over the seat and stayed for 30 years until 1992.

2)  The Statue of Liberty

3)  Pears

4)  Johnny Hartmann

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