November 2, 1999
Who used the signoff line "I'm outta here" while he was the
anchor of "Weekend Update" on "Saturday Night Live"?
A: DENNIS MILLER (received a record 82 correct responses)
November 3, 1999
What actress received her first screen kiss from Jimmy Lydon in
the 1947 movie "Cynthia"?
A: ELIZABETH TAYLOR
November 4, 1999
What physical characteristic is shared by Eugene Levy in
"Splash," Kristy McNichol in "Just The Way You Are," Brian
Keith in "Hooper," and Dennis Farina in "Code of Silence"?
A: THEY ARE ALL WEARING CASTS.
November 5, 1999
What comic strip character lives in Catfish Hill, but commutes to
work in Little Liversville?
A: BRUTUS P. THORNAPPLE, in "The Born Loser"
November 8, 1999
For intellectual matters, Arthur the Aardvark consults with The
Brain, and Tennessee Tuxedo checks in with Professor Whoopee.
Who relies on the brainpower of Dilton Doiley?
A: ARCHIE ANDREWS
November 9, 1999
What UPI reporter was the first female White House Bureau Chief?
A: HELEN THOMAS
November 10, 1999
What former "Saturday Night Live" cast member played a coffee
shop owner named Selena who served Jell-o hot or cold?
A: JOAN CUSACK
November 11, 1999
What novelist created the memorable ad slogans "I'm a Toy 'R' Us
kid" and "Have you driven a Ford lately?"?
A: JAMES PATTERSON
November 12, 1999
In the 1950s, what soft drink claimed to deliver "more bounce to
the ounce"?
A: PEPSI-COLA
November 15, 1999
The creator of the gadgetry used by James Bond goes by what
code name in the novels written by Ian Fleming?
A: Q
November 16, 1999
What was the name of the all-powerful entity, played by John de
Lancie, that tested humanity through interplay with Capt. Picard
on "Star Trek: The Next Generation"?
A: Q
November 17, 1999
What pop quartet cracked the Billboard top 40 in 1977 with
"Dancin' Man"?
A: Q
November 1, 1999
What disco singer of the 1980s was born Stacey Swain?
A: STACEY Q
November 19, 1999
Which of all the movies nominated for a Best Picture Oscar has
the shortest title?
A: Z
November 22, 1999
Which U.S.-based NHL team has won the Stanley Cup more times
than any other U.S. team?
A: DETROIT RED WINGS
November 23, 1999
Which university uses the oldest stadium in Big Ten college
football?
A: UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN. Camp Randall Stadium is
roughly three blocks from my office.
My thanks to John Porter who provided this list: 1917 - Wisconsin (Camp Randall) 1922 - Ohio State (Ohio Stadium) 1923 - Illinois (Memorial Stadium) 1923 - Michigan State (Spartan Stadium) 1924 - Purdue (Ross-Ade Stadium) 1926 - Northwestern (Ryan Field) 1927 - Michigan (Michigan Stadium) 1929 - Iowa (Kinnick Stadium) 1960 - Penn State (Beaver Stadium) 1960 - Indiana (Memorial Stadium) 1982 - Minnesota (HHH Metrodome)
November 24, 1999
The state song of which U.S. state contains: "If you follow the
old Kit Carson trail / Until desert meets the hills"?
A: NEVADA, from the song "Home Means Nevada."
November 26, 1999
What Noel Coward play will make its American debut on
Broadway on Coward's 100th birthday?
A: WAITING IN THE WINGS, starring Lauren Bacall.
November 29, 1999
What former NFL player wrote the book "Football for Dummies"?
A: HOWIE LONG
November 30, 1999
What Australian band, that recorded the 1978 hit "Don't Throw
Stones," shares its name with the title of an album by Huey Lewis
and the News?
A: SPORTS
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