Sunday, July 4, 2010

QOD & Trivia Mon 7/5

Question of the Day - 35 years ago today, Arthur Ashe won what prestigious tennis tournament in England? Wimbledon

The quote, "And now for something completely different," is from what comedy team? Monty Python

Who is famous for her spinning head in the The Exorcist? Linda Blair

Which popular Verdi opera premiered on Christmas Eve in Cairo, Egypt? Aida

Who said: "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work"? Thomas Alva Edison

Who starred as Hugo Z. Hackenbush in 1937's A Day at the Races? Groucho Marx

"Top of the world, Ma," is a quote from which gangster film? White Heat

In Shrek 2, Shrek and friends take "___ Potion" from Fairy Godmother's castle. Happily Ever After

Get off my plane! Who played President Jim Marshall in Air Force One? Harrison Ford

Which song, sung by Vera Lynn, is heard at the end of Dr. Strangelove? "We'll Meet Again"

What was George Amberson's favorite dessert in The Magnificent Ambersons? Strawberry shortcake

Who played Ben Stiller's father in The Royal Tenenbaums? Gene Hackman

Who said: "I am certain there is too much certainty in the world"? Michael Crichton

"You Can't Always Get What You Want" was a big hit in this decade: 1960s

Who played Tom Cruise's love interest in Top Gun? Kelly McGillis

Hugh Jackman has hosted which famous television show? Saturday Night Live

The Sioux nation gave Kevin Costner a tract of land after what 1990 film? Dances with Wolves

During whose American Presidency is the film Thirteen Days set? John F. Kennedy

He likes the letter H! Who starred in The Hustler, Hud, Harper and Hombre? Paul Newman

Which musical opened on Broadway in 1981 starring Linda Ronstadt and Rex Smith that would be a 772-performance run? Pirates of Penzance

In the Harrison Ford movie, what was the Clear and Present Danger? Drug cartels

What kind of car was used as a time machine in Back to the Future? DeLorean

Who rocks in the tree tops all day long? Rockin' Robbin

Who provided the voice of Alex in the movie Madagascar? Ben Stiller

This brother and sister group had a hit with "Close to You": The Carpenters

What Baseball Hall of Famer was nicknamed "The Grey Eagle"? Tris Speaker

Complete the title of the film: Thank You for _______. Smoking

Who has been nominated for an Academy Award seven times but never won? Deborah Kerr

Who played comic sportscaster Tick Tock McGlaughlin in 2003's Seabiscuit? William H. Macy

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