QUESTION OF THE DAY ARCHIVE -- August 2003

Copyright 2003 Ray Hamel

August 1, 2006
What Beatles song is "performed" by Peter Sellers in the movie "Dr. Strangelove"?
A: SHE LOVES YOU

August 4, 2006
"New World Man" was the only top 40 song on the Billboard pop singles charts for what popular rock band out of Canada?
A: RUSH

August 5, 2006
What was the last name of the family featured on the sitcom "Too Close For Comfort"?
A: RUSH

August 6, 2006
Eric Clapton wrote the song "Tears in Heaven" as a requiem for his lost son, Conor. The song was written for the soundtrack of what movie?
A: RUSH

August 7, 2006
The music video for what Paula Abdul song was inspired by the movie "Rebel Without A Cause"?
A: RUSH, RUSH

August 8, 2006
What was the nickname of the son adopted by radio characters Vic and Sade Gook?
A: RUSH, on the radio show "Vic and Sade"

August 11, 2006
What former First Lady, concerned with the beautification of America, was the founder of the National Wildflower Research Center?
A: LADY BIRD JOHNSON. The research center has since been renamed after her.

August 13, 2006
On the TV series "Judging Amy," what is the name of Amy's daughter?
A: LAUREN

August 14, 2006
In what 1950s hit song does the singer declare his intention to take his troubles to the United Nations?
A: SUMMERTIME BLUES

August 18, 2006
What science fiction movie teamed up Sigourney Weaver with Winona Ryder?
A: ALIEN: RESURRECTION

August 19, 2006
What Basketball Hall-of-Famer was nicknamed "The Houdini of the Hardwood"?
A: BOB COUSY

August 20, 2006
What country group hit the top ten with their debut single, "Tequila Talkin'", in 1995?
A: LONESTAR

August 21, 2006
Beatle wives Yoko Ono and Linda McCartney both attended what college?
A: SARAH LAWRENCE COLLEGE

August 24, 2006
What golfer used the handle of his putter to knock in a 2-inch putt at the 1983 Canadian Open, receiving a 2-stroke penalty that ultimately cost him the tournament win?
A: ANDY BEAN

August 25, 2006
What is the name of the cat in the comic strip "Mother Goose and Grimm"?
A: ATTILA or SUMO

August 26, 2006
Early in his musical career, what pop singer was a member of bands called The Echoes, The Hassles and Attila?
A: BILLY JOEL

August 28, 2006
What Billy Joel hit was subtitled "Second Wind"?
A: YOU'RE ONLY HUMAN

August 31, 2006
What song was a top 40 hit for John Lennon, Mickey Gilley and Spyder Turner?
A: STAND BY ME


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