Sample Questions from 1987-1995:

In the classic 1957 Coasters hit, "Searchin'", there are a group of sleuths
referred to in the lyrics. The vocalist at one point says that he is going
to walk down the street just like which famous sleuth?
	ANSWER: Bulldog Drummond

What is the name of the 1972 gangster flick which was based on the
characters in the autobiography, "Sister of the Road"?
	ANSWER: Boxcar Bertha

What is the name of the bubble gum product which has a character on the
front wrapper warning consumers, "Danger! your whole mouth is gonna change
colors! Don't say I didn't warn you."? Let us just warn you that it is an
outright lie.
	ANSWER: Tonsil Tainters

What is the name of the musical instrument which the Bill Cosby television
character, retired forensics expert, "Guy Hanks", is learning to play?
Please be specific.
	ANSWER: bass clarinet

What is the name of the television series host who opened the shows with the
following lines? "The story you are about to see actually happened and is
completely documented. It's one of those strange events that seems to defy
all explanations; they lie beyond the veil of human knowledge and yet they
happen. Science has many terms for these stange occurrences, but no
explanations, as yet. But then, not too long ago, they had no explanation
for a bolt of lightning or a falling star. They too seemed to come from
beyond the Veil."
	ANSWER: Boris Karloff

What television comedy duo took viewers on an "Organic Primetime Spaceride"?
	ANSWER: Smothers Brothers

It's hard to resist those big black eyes, isn't it? We thought so ourselves,
yes, from America's dairyland, it's that chocolate caramel pecan cluster
favorite, Wisconsin Cow Pie! What is the name of that simply irresistable
bovine behind the fence on the box of this sweet treat? Please be complete.
	ANSWER: Homer Holstein

In the George Burns and Gracie Allen Radio show, who was the voice of The
Happy Postman?
 	ANSWER: Mel Blanc

What is the performing name of the artist who released the barrier breaking
song "Society's Child"? Please give us first and last name.
	ANSWER: Janis Ian

After a boring 10 minute narration by Lowell Thomas on a standard 35
millimeter black and white screen, a triple-sized color screen opens putting
us into the front car of a roller coaster giving the viewer the most
memorable part of the movie. What is the name of this academy award
nominated  flick?
	ANSWER: This is Cinerama

According to the all too numerous television ads, on what page in Dianetics
would you look to find the answer to the following question? "Can we make a
saner world?"
	ANSWER: 539

In the classic sci-fi flick "Bladerunner", by what name does the Captain of
Police sarcastically refer to replicants?
	ANSWER: skinjobs

In which comic book and in what issue would you find the debut of the Black
Marvel, touted as the "most sensational character in action-picture magazines"?
	ANSWER: Mystic #5

What was the name of the down south musical female character referred to as
being a "wretched, spiteful, straight-razor totin' woman"? Please be complete.
	ANSWER: Polk Salad Annie

The good old boys known as the Duke Brothers are generally peace loving
folk, but when forced to resort to weapons for protection, what is their
weapon of choice?
	ANSWER: bow and arrow

Hey kids , how about a little snack? What childrens board game claims that
it is a "Makin', Matchin', Switchin', Snatchin', Your Piece of the Pie Game"?
	ANSWER: Pizza Party

What annoying human by-product did Holden Caulfield claim Ackley left lying
on the floor of Holden's dormatory room?
	ANSWER: toe nails

What was the name of the television sitcom which featured the adventures of
Goldie Appleby as the director of the Strickland Foundation?
	ANSWER: The Betty Hutton Show

What vicious classic rock star spent much of his adolescense performing in
such bands as "Pasha and the Prophets", "The  Eldorados", and "The Shades
and the Jades"
	ANSWER: Lou Reed

What was the name of the character revealed to be the nearly mythical
Russian agent who was nicknamed Yuri, in the classic thriller "Now Way Out"?
	ANSWER: Tom Farrell

What college set the national record for consecutive losses by a women's
basketball team at 55?
	ANSWER: Brooklyn College

What is the name of the horse that the first Carrier wants the ostler at the
Rochester inn to take care of in  Shakespeare's "Henry IV, Part One"?
	ANSWER: Cut

According to the television coverage of the event, on what date did the
world renowned Chips Ahoy Expedition occur?
	ANSWER: January 4

What was the character name of the specially trained Labrador Retriever
which was the partner of television police officer Mike Breen?
	ANSWER: Sam

What early unsuccessful movie cartoon series featured such established
characters as Count Screwloose from Touloose and J R the Wonder Dog?
	ANSWER: The Captain and the Kids

In the 1937 movie, "Thunder in the City", Dan Armstrong tries to help a
penniless Duke promote a product. What is that product?
	ANSWER: Magnalite

What radio program featured the theme song "One Hour with You"?
	ANSWER: The Eddie Cantor Show

What horror flick was the third and last of the Hammer studio's Karnstein
trilogy? Please give us the release title.
	ANSWER: Twins of Evil

What movie character made the following expression famous: "Don't ever say
that to me again. My mother said that to me, once! Just once!"
	ANSWER: Danny Vermin

What comedian was once a member of the soul group Bobby Taylor and the
Vancouvers, and even co-wrote their classic Motown hit "Does Your Momma
Know about Me"?
	ANSWER: Tommy Chong

What 1966 movie featured the film process known as "4-D Space Vision"?
	ANSWER: The Bubble

What were the names of the two musk-oxen the United States donated to the
Peking Zoo in 1972?
	ANSWER: Matilda and Milton 

What 1930's spokeswoman for Lucky Strike appeared in advertisements where
she claimed that her throat was insured for $50,000?
	ANSWER: Delores Del Rio

In which city and state would you find the Face on the Bar Room Floor?
	ANSWER: Central City, Colorado

What fashion designer was responsible for designing comic character Mary
Jane Watson's wedding dress for her marriage to Peter Parker?
	ANSWER: Willie Smith

According to the classic album "The Who Sell Out", what is the all day
deodorant that turns perspiration into inspiration?
	ANSWER: Odorono

What was the song featured on the cover of the first issue of Sing Out Magazine?
	ANSWER: The Hammer Song

In what sport do the Canadian group the Flying Fathers participate?
	ANSWER: Ice hockey

What was the radio broadcast code name of the men imprisoned in Stallag 13
in the sitcom "Hogan's Heroes"?
	ANSWER: Papa Bear

Who recorded the hysterically funny comedy album "Mud will be Flung Tonight"?
	ANSWER: Bette Midler

In the 1960 cult horror flick, "Little Shop of Horrors", what was the name
of the magazine that Wilbur   Forester reads while in the dentist's waiting
room?
	ANSWER: Pain

What vaudeville-style movie included the following songs: After You've Gone,
Ballin' the Jack, When You Wore A Tulip, How You Gonna Keep 'em Down on the
Farm?, Over There, and Oh, You Beautiful Doll?
	ANSWER: For Me and My Gal

Even though Bruno is just a stage name for the group Bruno and the
Heaters, Bruno does have a last name, what is it?
	ANSWER: Radolini

What was the name of the streaker who gained national recognition by
streaking during the live broadcast of the 1974 Academy Awards?
	ANSWER: Robert Opel

Television spaceship captain Adam Quark flew a ship for the UGSP. For what
does UGSP stand?
	ANSWER: United Galaxy Sanitation Patrol