QUESTION OF THE DAY ARCHIVE -- July 2002

Copyright 2002 Ray Hamel


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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