Q: A famous magician died on October 31st, 1926. Every Halloween evening since, magicians and psychics have tried to contact him. Who is he?
A: Harry Houdini.
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Monday, October 30, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: During his first season as "The Fonz" on "Happy Days", how much did actor Henry Winkler recieve per episode?
A: $750. Eventually he recieved $80,000 per episode.
Q: On early television who was "America's Favorite Flying Cowboy"?
A: Texas Ranger Sky King. The character was played by actor Kirby Grant. He was later killed in a Montana auto accident at age 74 on October 30th, 1985
A: $750. Eventually he recieved $80,000 per episode.
Q: On early television who was "America's Favorite Flying Cowboy"?
A: Texas Ranger Sky King. The character was played by actor Kirby Grant. He was later killed in a Montana auto accident at age 74 on October 30th, 1985
Friday, October 13, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: On October 13, 1792, what famous cornerstone was laid for what very special building?
A: The White House in Washington D.C.
Q: What branch of our military was established on this date in 1775?
A: The U.S. Navy. And not a minute too soon; the Army was about to try and wade across the Atlantic.
Q: Who claimed England for the Normans on this date in 1066?
A: William the Conqueror. According to historians, he actually hated to fight and sometimes wished his parents had named him William the Gardener.
Q: On October 13, 1958, was the last "big band" hit song. It reached #7 on the Billboard Hot 100. Name that tune.
A: Warren Covington and the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra's "Tea for Two Cha-Cha."
A: The White House in Washington D.C.
Q: What branch of our military was established on this date in 1775?
A: The U.S. Navy. And not a minute too soon; the Army was about to try and wade across the Atlantic.
Q: Who claimed England for the Normans on this date in 1066?
A: William the Conqueror. According to historians, he actually hated to fight and sometimes wished his parents had named him William the Gardener.
Q: On October 13, 1958, was the last "big band" hit song. It reached #7 on the Billboard Hot 100. Name that tune.
A: Warren Covington and the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra's "Tea for Two Cha-Cha."
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: In Northern California: Scientists have located a Redwood, it's the world's tallest tree. How tall is it?
A: 379 feet. This tree is soooo tall - if it fell in the forest and nobody was there to hear it - it might just make a tiny noise.
Q: Who invented scissors?
A: Leonardo da Vinci
Q: Assuming your skin is average, how often do you shed a complete layer of it?
A: Every 28 days.
Q: On October 12, 1962, a Little Richard concert in Liverpool was opened by a local group. Can you name them?
A: The Beatles. Greatest band ever. :)
A: 379 feet. This tree is soooo tall - if it fell in the forest and nobody was there to hear it - it might just make a tiny noise.
Q: Who invented scissors?
A: Leonardo da Vinci
Q: Assuming your skin is average, how often do you shed a complete layer of it?
A: Every 28 days.
Q: On October 12, 1962, a Little Richard concert in Liverpool was opened by a local group. Can you name them?
A: The Beatles. Greatest band ever. :)
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: On this date in 1975, "Saturday Night Live" debuted. Who was the first host?
A: George Carlin. Can you name the original cast members?
A: Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Chevy Chase, Jane Curtin, Garrett Morris, Laraine Newman, and Gilda Radner.
Q: In Disney's Fantasia, what was the Sorcerer's name?
A: Yensid, which is Disney spelled backwards.
Q: Who was the first president to fly?
A: On October 11, 1910 Teddy Roosevelt became the first president to fly. He soared through the air and waved at people... and vowed never to get on that horse again.
Q: On October 11, 1984, who became the first American woman to walk in space?
A: Kathy Sullivan. Everyone called Kathy courageous, but she said she felt perfectly safe. After all, working in space you don't have to worry about muggers or loose dogs. She called it almost as exciting as shopping.
A: George Carlin. Can you name the original cast members?
A: Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Chevy Chase, Jane Curtin, Garrett Morris, Laraine Newman, and Gilda Radner.
Q: In Disney's Fantasia, what was the Sorcerer's name?
A: Yensid, which is Disney spelled backwards.
Q: Who was the first president to fly?
A: On October 11, 1910 Teddy Roosevelt became the first president to fly. He soared through the air and waved at people... and vowed never to get on that horse again.
Q: On October 11, 1984, who became the first American woman to walk in space?
A: Kathy Sullivan. Everyone called Kathy courageous, but she said she felt perfectly safe. After all, working in space you don't have to worry about muggers or loose dogs. She called it almost as exciting as shopping.
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: On October 10, 1951 something really big started in telephone communication, what was it?
A: The worlds first direct dial long distance telephone servie began in the U.S. For the first time, there was no need to call the operator. Have you called an operator lately? They all sound depressed and lonely. Whenever you have a little spare time, dial "0" and tell the operator you're just calling to say "Hello". You'll be making her feel wanted -and the phone company only charges $2.75 a minute.
Q: What did Columbus bring to the New World on his trip that he did not bring on his first or second trips?
A: Women. 30 to be precise.
Q: Remember the Platters'? What was the Platters' biggest selling single?
A: "The Great Pretender" in 1955. Filibuster was called "I'm Just a Dancing Partner."
Q: On October 10, 1970, singer Neil Diamond scored his first #1 song. Can you name that tune?
A: "Cracklin' Rosie."
A: The worlds first direct dial long distance telephone servie began in the U.S. For the first time, there was no need to call the operator. Have you called an operator lately? They all sound depressed and lonely. Whenever you have a little spare time, dial "0" and tell the operator you're just calling to say "Hello". You'll be making her feel wanted -and the phone company only charges $2.75 a minute.
Q: What did Columbus bring to the New World on his trip that he did not bring on his first or second trips?
A: Women. 30 to be precise.
Q: Remember the Platters'? What was the Platters' biggest selling single?
A: "The Great Pretender" in 1955. Filibuster was called "I'm Just a Dancing Partner."
Q: On October 10, 1970, singer Neil Diamond scored his first #1 song. Can you name that tune?
A: "Cracklin' Rosie."
Monday, October 09, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: Born October 9, 1940: John Lennon. (Killed Dec. 8, 1980) Interestin trivia about the former Beatle: When John Lennon was born--the doctor slapped the baby's bottom--and little John made a noise that sounded exactly like Yodo Ono singing. On October 9, 1985, a 2.5 acre memorial garden in New York's Central Park was dedicated to the late John Lennon. What is the name of the garden?
A: Strawberry Fields.
Q: Colin Emm was born November 20, 1932, Gosport, Hampshire England. His nicknames are Dickie, The Kissing Bandit and Kissyface. We knoow, or remember him as?
A: Richard Dawson.
Q: What is the longest recorded flight of a chicken in seconds?
A: 13 seconds.
Q: On October 9, 1967, Doc Severinson replaced who as director of the NBC Tonight Show Orchestra. The Doc was already a member of the band.
A: Skitch Henderson.
A: Strawberry Fields.
Q: Colin Emm was born November 20, 1932, Gosport, Hampshire England. His nicknames are Dickie, The Kissing Bandit and Kissyface. We knoow, or remember him as?
A: Richard Dawson.
Q: What is the longest recorded flight of a chicken in seconds?
A: 13 seconds.
Q: On October 9, 1967, Doc Severinson replaced who as director of the NBC Tonight Show Orchestra. The Doc was already a member of the band.
A: Skitch Henderson.
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: On this date in 1996, the first movie directed by Tom Hanks was released. (He also starred) Do you know the title?
A: That Thing You Do
Q: On October 4, 1957 The first satellite to orbit the Earth was launched by the Soviet Union. What was it's name?
A: Sputnik One. One small step towards satellite TV. One giant leep towards 300 channels and nothing on.
Q: Where is the world's only roller skating museum?
A: Lincoln, Nebraska.
Q: Which is more likely to help you lose weight: (a) drinking hot water; (b) drinking ice-cold water; or (c) drinking tap water?
A: Ice-cold water, because the body burns calories expending energy to heat the water to body temperature. But, as always, check with you doctor (Men's Fitness magazine).
A: That Thing You Do
Q: On October 4, 1957 The first satellite to orbit the Earth was launched by the Soviet Union. What was it's name?
A: Sputnik One. One small step towards satellite TV. One giant leep towards 300 channels and nothing on.
Q: Where is the world's only roller skating museum?
A: Lincoln, Nebraska.
Q: Which is more likely to help you lose weight: (a) drinking hot water; (b) drinking ice-cold water; or (c) drinking tap water?
A: Ice-cold water, because the body burns calories expending energy to heat the water to body temperature. But, as always, check with you doctor (Men's Fitness magazine).
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: On September 27, 1954, after 15 months on late-night local New York City TV, "Tonight" with Steve Allen debuted on NBC. After Steve Allen, whe were the hosts of the Tonight Show?
A: Ernie Kovacs, Jack Paar, Johnny Carson, and Jay Leno.
Q: Singer Marvin Aday was born in Dallas on this day in 1947. In the 7th grade, Marvin was 5"2 and weighed 240 pounds. What did his friends name him?
A: Meat Loaf. At first, Meat Loaf wanted to be a rodio star. He still holds the high school record for bulldogging and eating a steer. Yuck! Sorry, there's just something repulsive about 59 year old meatloaf.
A: Ernie Kovacs, Jack Paar, Johnny Carson, and Jay Leno.
Q: Singer Marvin Aday was born in Dallas on this day in 1947. In the 7th grade, Marvin was 5"2 and weighed 240 pounds. What did his friends name him?
A: Meat Loaf. At first, Meat Loaf wanted to be a rodio star. He still holds the high school record for bulldogging and eating a steer. Yuck! Sorry, there's just something repulsive about 59 year old meatloaf.
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: On September 27, 1954, after 15 months on late-night local New York City TV, "Tonight" with Steve Allen debuted on NBC. After Steve Allen, whe were the hosts of the Tonight Show?
A: Ernie Kovacs, Jack Paar, Johnny Carson, and Jay Leno.
Q: Singer Marvin Aday was born in Dallas on this day in 1947. In the 7th grade, Marvin was 5"2 and weighed 240 pounds. What did his friends name him?
A: Meat Loaf. At first, Meat Loaf wanted to be a rodio star. He still holds the high school record for bulldogging and eating a steer. Yuck! Sorry, there's just something repulsive about 59 year old meatloaf.
A: Ernie Kovacs, Jack Paar, Johnny Carson, and Jay Leno.
Q: Singer Marvin Aday was born in Dallas on this day in 1947. In the 7th grade, Marvin was 5"2 and weighed 240 pounds. What did his friends name him?
A: Meat Loaf. At first, Meat Loaf wanted to be a rodio star. He still holds the high school record for bulldogging and eating a steer. Yuck! Sorry, there's just something repulsive about 59 year old meatloaf.
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: On this date in 1991, a group of scientists began a two-year stay inside a sealed structure in Arizona. It was a survival experiment that didn't go too well. What was the name of the structure?
A: Biosphere 2.
Q: According to research, termites eat wood twice as fast as normal when listening to what kind of music?
A: Heavy metal.
Q: If you suffer from blennophobia, of what do you have an unnatural fear?
A: Slime!
A: Biosphere 2.
Q: According to research, termites eat wood twice as fast as normal when listening to what kind of music?
A: Heavy metal.
Q: If you suffer from blennophobia, of what do you have an unnatural fear?
A: Slime!
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: On this date in 1991, a group of scientists began a two-year stay inside a sealed structure in Arizona. It was a survival experiment that didn't go too well. What was the name of the structure?
A: Biosphere 2.
Q: According to research, termites eat wood twice as fast as normal when listening to what kind of music?
A: Heavy metal.
Q: If you suffer from blennophobia, what do you have an unnatural fear of?
A: You're terrified of slime.
A: Biosphere 2.
Q: According to research, termites eat wood twice as fast as normal when listening to what kind of music?
A: Heavy metal.
Q: If you suffer from blennophobia, what do you have an unnatural fear of?
A: You're terrified of slime.
Monday, September 25, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: Anson Williams, born September 25, 1949, played on what famous TV show as what character?
A: He played Potsie on "Happy Days." The Fonz was cool. But compared to Potsie, the Fonz was super-mega-hyper-ultra-awesome-deluxe-infallible-outstanding-prime-world-class-classic cool!
Q: To pursue his show business career, Will Smith turned down a scholarship to what university?
A: MIT.
Q: Who was the oldest major league player to hit 50 home runs in a season? Ten years earlier, he was the youngest player to accomplish the same feat.
A: Willie Mays.
A: He played Potsie on "Happy Days." The Fonz was cool. But compared to Potsie, the Fonz was super-mega-hyper-ultra-awesome-deluxe-infallible-outstanding-prime-world-class-classic cool!
Q: To pursue his show business career, Will Smith turned down a scholarship to what university?
A: MIT.
Q: Who was the oldest major league player to hit 50 home runs in a season? Ten years earlier, he was the youngest player to accomplish the same feat.
A: Willie Mays.
Friday, September 22, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: On this date in 1964: "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." debuted on NBC. Can you name Robert Vaughan's character in the series?
A: Napolean Solo
Q: Actor Scott Baio debut in show business at age 17 in the title role of what film?
A: "Bugsy Malone," a 1976 musical comedy gangster spoof with an all child cast, including Jodie Foster and Michael Jackson. The film did not get rave reviews.
Q: On September 22, 1976: "Charlie's Angels" debuted on ABC-TV. The crime drama starred Kate Jackson as Sabrina Duncan, Farrah Fawcett-Majors as Jill Munroe, and Jaclyn Smith as Kelly Garrett. David Doyle was Bosley, who was the voice of Charlie Townsend?
A: John Forsyth. Cheryl Ladd, Shelly Hack, and Tanya Roberts replaced departing angels during the show's five-year run.
A: Napolean Solo
Q: Actor Scott Baio debut in show business at age 17 in the title role of what film?
A: "Bugsy Malone," a 1976 musical comedy gangster spoof with an all child cast, including Jodie Foster and Michael Jackson. The film did not get rave reviews.
Q: On September 22, 1976: "Charlie's Angels" debuted on ABC-TV. The crime drama starred Kate Jackson as Sabrina Duncan, Farrah Fawcett-Majors as Jill Munroe, and Jaclyn Smith as Kelly Garrett. David Doyle was Bosley, who was the voice of Charlie Townsend?
A: John Forsyth. Cheryl Ladd, Shelly Hack, and Tanya Roberts replaced departing angels during the show's five-year run.
Thursday, September 21, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: The first female justice on the Supreme Court was confirmed on September 21, 1981. What was her name?
A: Sandra Day O'Connor
Q: Before his comedy career began in Chicago, what was Bill Murry, the student, majoring in?
A: A Pre-med.
Q: What are camel hair brushes made from?
A: Squirrel tails.
Q: Yusuf Islam, was taken off a London-to-Washington United Airlines flight on September 21, 2004, because his name had appeared on the government "no-fly" list. We knew him as?
A: Singer Cat Stevens.
A: Sandra Day O'Connor
Q: Before his comedy career began in Chicago, what was Bill Murry, the student, majoring in?
A: A Pre-med.
Q: What are camel hair brushes made from?
A: Squirrel tails.
Q: Yusuf Islam, was taken off a London-to-Washington United Airlines flight on September 21, 2004, because his name had appeared on the government "no-fly" list. We knew him as?
A: Singer Cat Stevens.
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Alan Rocks Trivia Questions
Q: On this date in 1984: The Cosby Show debuted on NBC. Cosby played Doctor Huxtable. What was his first name and that of his wife's?
A: Heathcliff & Claire
Q: Who was the first president to hold a garage sale at the White House?
A: Chester A. Arthur. He became president of the U.S. September 20 1881. Chester sold 25 wagon-loads of furniture and made $8,000. Unfortunately, thats the only exciting think chester ever did.
Q: On September 20, 1903, the first western movie opened thoughout the U.S. It was only 21 minutes long. What was it's name?
A: "Kit Carson"
Q: Singer Gogi Grant was born on September 20th, 82 years ago. What was her biggest hit?
A: In 1956 Gogi topped the charts with "The Wayward Wind." The year before, "Suddenly There's a Valley" reached #14.
A: Heathcliff & Claire
Q: Who was the first president to hold a garage sale at the White House?
A: Chester A. Arthur. He became president of the U.S. September 20 1881. Chester sold 25 wagon-loads of furniture and made $8,000. Unfortunately, thats the only exciting think chester ever did.
Q: On September 20, 1903, the first western movie opened thoughout the U.S. It was only 21 minutes long. What was it's name?
A: "Kit Carson"
Q: Singer Gogi Grant was born on September 20th, 82 years ago. What was her biggest hit?
A: In 1956 Gogi topped the charts with "The Wayward Wind." The year before, "Suddenly There's a Valley" reached #14.
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Alan Rocks Trivia Questions
Q: September 19, 1981, which famous singing duo reunited for a concert in New York's Central Park?
A: Simon & Garfunkel. Some 400-thousand watched Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel reunite in concert, after they split in 1970.
Q: What is the highest ever Military rank and who holds it?
A: On September 19. 1976; President Gerald Ford signed a bill posthumously making George Washington a 6 star general.
Q: Who said "When they call the roll in the Senate, the Senators don't know whether to answer 'Present' or 'Not guilty'?
A: Teddy Roosevelt.
Q: Assuming your elephant is normal, what is his favorite candy?
A: Licorice.
Q: On September 19, 1928; Mickey Mouse made his show business debut when he appeared in cartoon. What was the cartoons name?
A: "Steamboat Willie". Back then Mickey was much skinnier. Mickey's put on weight- and some of it has gone to his ears.
A: Simon & Garfunkel. Some 400-thousand watched Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel reunite in concert, after they split in 1970.
Q: What is the highest ever Military rank and who holds it?
A: On September 19. 1976; President Gerald Ford signed a bill posthumously making George Washington a 6 star general.
Q: Who said "When they call the roll in the Senate, the Senators don't know whether to answer 'Present' or 'Not guilty'?
A: Teddy Roosevelt.
Q: Assuming your elephant is normal, what is his favorite candy?
A: Licorice.
Q: On September 19, 1928; Mickey Mouse made his show business debut when he appeared in cartoon. What was the cartoons name?
A: "Steamboat Willie". Back then Mickey was much skinnier. Mickey's put on weight- and some of it has gone to his ears.
Monday, September 18, 2006
Alan Rocks Trivia Questions
Q: On this day in 1931, RCA Victor demonstrated the first 33-and-a-third long-play record. Do you remember the RCA logo with the Dog pictured on the label? What was the dogs name?
A: Nipper. And isn't it amazing the Nipper has spun around jillion of times since then and never once got sick.
Q: What was Frankie Avalon's first Top Ten hit song?
A: "Dede Dinah" reached #7 (Billboard) in early 1958. "Ginger Bread" peaked at #9 a few months later. "Venus" hit #1 in 1959.
Q: As a child star, who did actor Robert Blake play a western movie sidekick to?
A: He was Red Ryder's Indian buddy, Little Beaver. He also made 50 "Our Gang" comedies under the name Bobby Blake and his real name, Mickey Gubitosi.
Q: Did you know at one time Donald Duck comics were once banned from Finland. Do you know why?
A: Because he doesn't wear pants.
A: Nipper. And isn't it amazing the Nipper has spun around jillion of times since then and never once got sick.
Q: What was Frankie Avalon's first Top Ten hit song?
A: "Dede Dinah" reached #7 (Billboard) in early 1958. "Ginger Bread" peaked at #9 a few months later. "Venus" hit #1 in 1959.
Q: As a child star, who did actor Robert Blake play a western movie sidekick to?
A: He was Red Ryder's Indian buddy, Little Beaver. He also made 50 "Our Gang" comedies under the name Bobby Blake and his real name, Mickey Gubitosi.
Q: Did you know at one time Donald Duck comics were once banned from Finland. Do you know why?
A: Because he doesn't wear pants.
Friday, September 15, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: Born September 15, 1857 the 27th and largest U.S. president, who was he?
A: William Howard Taft. Taft weighed over 300 pounds. His pet cow, Pauline had a crush on him. They wanted to put Taft on Mount Rushmore, but they wouldn't have had room for anybody else.
Q: Already on radio and in comin books, what TV debuted on ABC Television on September 15, 1949?
A: The Lone Ranger. With Clayton Moore and Jay Silverheels as Tonto.
A: William Howard Taft. Taft weighed over 300 pounds. His pet cow, Pauline had a crush on him. They wanted to put Taft on Mount Rushmore, but they wouldn't have had room for anybody else.
Q: Already on radio and in comin books, what TV debuted on ABC Television on September 15, 1949?
A: The Lone Ranger. With Clayton Moore and Jay Silverheels as Tonto.
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: On this date in 1986, a 17 minute, three dimensional science fiction movie starring Michael Jackson debuted as an attraction at Disneyland. What was the title? A: Captain EO.
Q: On September 13, 1922, the hottest teperature ever recorded on earth was in El Azizia, Libya. How hot was it?
A: 136 degrees Fahrenheit (57 C) Hey if my Grandma had been there, she would have said-"Call this hot? Brrr! I'm chilly. Where's my sweater?
Q: On September 13, 1788, what city became the capital of the United States?
A: New York City
Q: On September 13, 1922, the hottest teperature ever recorded on earth was in El Azizia, Libya. How hot was it?
A: 136 degrees Fahrenheit (57 C) Hey if my Grandma had been there, she would have said-"Call this hot? Brrr! I'm chilly. Where's my sweater?
Q: On September 13, 1788, what city became the capital of the United States?
A: New York City
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