July 1, 2002
What was the name of the pig that led the animals' insurrection
in George Orwell's novel "Animal Farm"?
A: NAPOLEON
July 2, 2002
Jerry Samuels used what pseudonym to record a 1966 hit
novelty song about a man who goes crazy after his dog runs
away?
A: NAPOLEON XIV. The song was "They're Coming to Take
Me Away, Ha-Haaa!"
July 3, 2002
What comic strip dog was usually found in the company of his
master, Elby, or Elby's 10-year old nephew, Willie?
A: NAPOLEON
July 8, 2002
Who played the oldest sister in the 1986 movie "Crimes of the Heart"?
A: DIANE KEATON
July 9, 2002
On the kidvid TV series "Winky Dink and You," what was the
name of Winky Dink's dog?
A: WOOFER
July 10, 2002
Who was the first boxer to lose three consecutive heavyweight
championship fights?
A: JERSEY JOE WALCOTT
July 11, 2002
According to George Costanza on "Seinfeld," what beatnik was
the little-known author of the book "Venetian Blinds"?
A: ART VANDELAY
July 12, 2002
1. He came out of retirement after his son, Hal, was murdered:
_ _ R _ A _ Y _ _ _ _ _
2. Her first hit single was recorded on the Zero label: _ _ R _ _ _ A _ Y _ _
3. He was the rival of Count Chocula: _ R A _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Y
4. This TV character's real first name was Walter: R _ _ A _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Y
5. On the TV series "Unhappily Ever After," Mr. Floppy had a crush on this actress: _ R _ _ _ A _ _ Y _ _ _ _
6. This rock group's debut album was titled "Ichabod and I": _ _ _ _ _ _ R A _ _ _ Y _
7. This Broadway musical number was one of the songs performed by the Beatles during their first "Ed Sullivan Show" appearance: _ _ _ _ _ _ R _ _ A _ Y _ _
8. This is the NHL award for outstanding service to hockey: _ _ _ _ _ R _ A _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Y
9. This was the home base of Barry Allen, aka the Flash: _ _ _ _ R A _ _ _ _ Y
10. He was the creator of the comic strip character Hungry Henrietta: _ _ _ _ _ R _ _ _ A Y
11. Mystery writer Maxwell Beckett was the main character on this TV series: _ _ _ R _ _ _ _ A _ _ _ _ Y
12. He was the first player to represent both the Expos and Blue Jays in All-Star Games: R _ _ _ A _ _ _ Y
ANSWERS:
1. BARNABY JONES
2. LORETTA LYNN
3. FRANKENBERRY
4. RADAR O'REILLY
5. DREW BARRYMORE
6. THE BOO RADLEYS
7. TIL THERE WAS YOU
8. LESTER PATRICK TROPHY
9. CENTRAL CITY
10. WINSOR MCCAY
11. OVER MY DEAD BODY
12. RON FAIRLY
July 23, 2002
The twin cities of Tsk-Tsk and Tck-Tck, located in Lower
Slobbovia, appeared in what comic strip?
A: LI'L ABNER
July 24, 2002
What family musical act was signed to a contract with RCA
Records after they won the 1966 Battle of the Bands at the
Hollywood Bowl?
A: THE CARPENTERS
July 25, 2002
What actress sustained a back injury allowing Bette Davis to
take over her role in "All About Eve"?
A: CLAUDETTE COLBERT
July 26, 2002
Identify the TV series: "He's a man of his word and the road
he's chosen to follow brings him to this place and time. Now he
wears the badge..."
A: NASHVILLE 99
July 29, 2002
What tennis champion played professional golf, toured with
the Harlem Globetrotters (playing tennis), and recorded an
album of songs?
A: ALTHEA GIBSON
July 31, 2002
Which U.S. President got his first name from his mother's
maiden name?
A: MILLARD FILLMORE. A lot of guesses for Woodrow Wilson,
but his full name was Thomas Woodrow Wilson.
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