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.
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.
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
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Alan Rocks Trivia Questions
Q: Which popular American group started their TV series on September 12. 1966?
A: The Monkees.
Q: You suffer from Lachanophobia. What do you have an abnormal fear of?
A: You're afraid of veggies.
Q: Two states have official beverages. Florida's is orange juice. What's the other state and its beverage?
A: Ohio, Tomato Juice
Q: Who was the first person to play Ronald McDonald in a TV commercial?
A: Weatherman Willard Scott.
A: The Monkees.
Q: You suffer from Lachanophobia. What do you have an abnormal fear of?
A: You're afraid of veggies.
Q: Two states have official beverages. Florida's is orange juice. What's the other state and its beverage?
A: Ohio, Tomato Juice
Q: Who was the first person to play Ronald McDonald in a TV commercial?
A: Weatherman Willard Scott.
Monday, September 11, 2006
Alan Rocks Trivia Questions
Q: Who was the first African American TV host? His show debuted on November 5, 1956, as a 15-minute variety series following summer, but was cancelled in December 1957.
A: Nat 'King' Cole.
Q: On September 11, 1954 Miss. California was crowned Miss America in the first televised pageant. John Daly hosted the show on ABC. Miss America became a regular on "The Clear Horizon," "The Time Tunnel," "The New Andy Griffith Show," "Barnaby Jones," "The New Masquerade Party," "The New Munsters," and "All My Children." What was her name?
A: 19-year-old-Lee Ann Meriwether.
Q: On September 11, 1997, who received the first state funeral according a private citizen of India since the death of Mohandas K. Gandi in 1948. It was attend by foreign heads of state and other dignitaries, including U.S. first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton.
A: Mother Teresa.
A: Nat 'King' Cole.
Q: On September 11, 1954 Miss. California was crowned Miss America in the first televised pageant. John Daly hosted the show on ABC. Miss America became a regular on "The Clear Horizon," "The Time Tunnel," "The New Andy Griffith Show," "Barnaby Jones," "The New Masquerade Party," "The New Munsters," and "All My Children." What was her name?
A: 19-year-old-Lee Ann Meriwether.
Q: On September 11, 1997, who received the first state funeral according a private citizen of India since the death of Mohandas K. Gandi in 1948. It was attend by foreign heads of state and other dignitaries, including U.S. first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton.
A: Mother Teresa.
Friday, September 08, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: Which newspaper comic strip made its first appearance on this date in 1930?
A: Dagwood and Blondie
Q: What is actor Sylvester Stallone's first name?
A: Michael Sylvester Stallone.
Q: On September 7, 1979 ESPN debuted on cable. What does ESPN stand for?
A: The Entertainment and Sports Programming Network.
A: Dagwood and Blondie
Q: What is actor Sylvester Stallone's first name?
A: Michael Sylvester Stallone.
Q: On September 7, 1979 ESPN debuted on cable. What does ESPN stand for?
A: The Entertainment and Sports Programming Network.
Thursday, September 07, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: Which newspaper comic strip made its first appearance on this date in 1930?
A: Dagwood & Blondie.
Q: What is actor Sylvester Stallone's first name?
A: Michael Sylvester.
Q: On September 7, 1979, ESPN debuted on cable. What does ESPN stand for?
A: The Entertainment and Sports Programming Network.
A: Dagwood & Blondie.
Q: What is actor Sylvester Stallone's first name?
A: Michael Sylvester.
Q: On September 7, 1979, ESPN debuted on cable. What does ESPN stand for?
A: The Entertainment and Sports Programming Network.
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: What film was actress Rosie Perez nominated for the Best Supporting Actress Oscar?
A: "Fearless" in 1993.
Q: There is a house in Rockport, Massachusetts, that is built entirely of what material?
A: The Paper House at Pigeon Cove in Rockport is made of 215 thicknesses of newspaper.
Q: You are suffering from sodukosis. What were you bitten by?
A: A rat. Sodokosis is also called rat-bite fever.
A: "Fearless" in 1993.
Q: There is a house in Rockport, Massachusetts, that is built entirely of what material?
A: The Paper House at Pigeon Cove in Rockport is made of 215 thicknesses of newspaper.
Q: You are suffering from sodukosis. What were you bitten by?
A: A rat. Sodokosis is also called rat-bite fever.
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: When was the observance of Labor Day held in the United States?
A: September of 1882 when a Labor Day parade was held. It grew out of a celebration and parade in honor of the working class by the Knights of Labor in 1882 in New York. In 1884, the Knights held a large parade in New York City celebrating the working class. The parade was held on the first Monday in September. The Knights passed a resolution to hold all future parades on the same day, designated by them as Labor Day.
Q: Which was the first state to make Labor Day a legal holiday?
A: Oregon In 1887.
Q: You really need fiber. What food has the highest dietary fiber content of any common fruit, nut or vegetable?
A: Figs.
Q: Born on this date in 1932, a legendary rocker whose name was Penniman. We know him as ...?
A: Little Richard (Richard Wayne Penniman).
Q: Assuming you're average, what percent of your brain is water?
A: 80%.
Q: On September 5, 1935, A new start emerged with release of the Hollywood western "Tumbling Tumbleweeds," the first of 93 feature films. He also made 91 TV episodes and wrote hundreds of songs. What was his name?
A: Gene Autry.
A: September of 1882 when a Labor Day parade was held. It grew out of a celebration and parade in honor of the working class by the Knights of Labor in 1882 in New York. In 1884, the Knights held a large parade in New York City celebrating the working class. The parade was held on the first Monday in September. The Knights passed a resolution to hold all future parades on the same day, designated by them as Labor Day.
Q: Which was the first state to make Labor Day a legal holiday?
A: Oregon In 1887.
Q: You really need fiber. What food has the highest dietary fiber content of any common fruit, nut or vegetable?
A: Figs.
Q: Born on this date in 1932, a legendary rocker whose name was Penniman. We know him as ...?
A: Little Richard (Richard Wayne Penniman).
Q: Assuming you're average, what percent of your brain is water?
A: 80%.
Q: On September 5, 1935, A new start emerged with release of the Hollywood western "Tumbling Tumbleweeds," the first of 93 feature films. He also made 91 TV episodes and wrote hundreds of songs. What was his name?
A: Gene Autry.
Friday, September 01, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: The creator of Tarzan, was born September 1, 1875. What is his name?
A: Edgar Rice Burroughs. I always thought Kevin Costner should make a Tarzan movie--and call it "Dances With Apes."
Q: Why did Dr, Seuss write "Green Eggs and Ham"?
A: His editor dared him to write a book using fewer than 50 different words.
Q: Since this is September first I wonder if you know September's birthstone and flower?
A: Birthstone: sapphire, flower: aster or morning glory.
Q: On Septmember 1, 1945, RKO sold rights to the movie script "The Greatest Gift" to Frank Capra for $10,000. Capra turned it into a film. What was the name of the film?
A: "It's A Wonderful Life."
A: Edgar Rice Burroughs. I always thought Kevin Costner should make a Tarzan movie--and call it "Dances With Apes."
Q: Why did Dr, Seuss write "Green Eggs and Ham"?
A: His editor dared him to write a book using fewer than 50 different words.
Q: Since this is September first I wonder if you know September's birthstone and flower?
A: Birthstone: sapphire, flower: aster or morning glory.
Q: On Septmember 1, 1945, RKO sold rights to the movie script "The Greatest Gift" to Frank Capra for $10,000. Capra turned it into a film. What was the name of the film?
A: "It's A Wonderful Life."
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