Question of the Day and Trivia Questions - Sun 1/17

Question of the Day - What famous inventor, known for bifocal glasses and being on U.S. currency, was born on this day in 1706? Ben Franklin

In 2005, who went to S. Africa, abandoning a $50 million deal with Comedy Central? Dave Chappelle

Marine Jahan actually does the dancing, including the "Maniac" sequence, in this film: Flashdance

Who plays Jack Donaghy on the TV show 30 Rock? Alec Baldwin

Sara Rue starred on: Less Than Perfect

Which TV series was set in Hawaii? Magnum P.I.

During what war was TV's Combat set? WWII

On I Dream of Jeannie, where does Tony Nelson work? NASA

On Wings, what is the name of Joe and Brian's airline? Sandpiper

In which movie did John Wayne say, "You got your town back"? Rio Lobo

On Friends, who played Joey's roommate after Chandler moves in with Monica? Elle Macpherson

Kathryn Morris stars on _______ Case. Cold

Which two high school students got married on TV's One Tree Hill? Nathan and Haley

For what TV show did Valerie Harper win TV's Golden Globe award in 1975? Rhoda

Who played Sophia on The Golden Girls? Estelle Getty

Which person was NOT a cast member of the TV series 30 Rock? Dick Bavetta

The novel and screenplay to the movie, The Exorcist was written by this man: William Peter Blatty

On the TV show Ghost Hunters, what organization do the cast members belong to? T.A.P.S.

Eric's friend's name is Sergeant ______ on 7th Heaven. Michaels

Which 2007 movie was Eddie Murphy's fourteenth #1 box-office opener? Norbit

On Friends, who played an encyclopedia salesman? Penn Jillette

What was Robin Williams' occupation in Dead Poets Society? Teacher

What was the flick that Steven Spielberg directed in 1981? Raiders of the Lost Ark

From 1970s TV, what was "Maude's" last name, played by Beatrice Arthur? Findlay

The character Christina on Grey's Anatomy is played by which actress? Sandra Oh

Who did Kathleen Turner play in Romancing the Stone? Joan Wilder

Who played both Richard Nixon and Jimmy Carter on Saturday Night Live? Dan Aykroyd

Fill in the blank for the name of the film: Win a Date with ______ Hamilton. Tad

Actor Ed O'Neill is best known as: Al Bundy

T.J. Hooker was an '80s TV show starring: William Shatner

What TV show ended with Felix moving out to remarry Gloria? The Odd Couple

What is the last name of the main family on TV's Brothers and Sisters? Walker

In 1999, The House on Haunted Hill was remade with who in the Vincent Price role? Geoffrey Rush

Who played "Fire Marshall Bill" and "Vera de Milo" on In Living Color? Jim Carrey

On the TV show Entourage, which relation is Eric to Vince? Manager

This Canadian played "Boyd Larraby" on All My Children between 2002 and 2004: Marc Menard

Where is the TV show, Law & Order located? New York

Fill in the blank for the 1977 TV program: The _____ Spider-Man. Amazing

Willem Dafoe played the bad guy in which of these films? Spider-Man

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Question of the Day and Trivia Questions - Sat 1/16

Question of the Day - The moonshine business was born when what law was passed on this day in 1919? Prohibition Act

Who hosted TV's The Gong Show from 1977-80? Chuck Barris

Courage Under Fire was set in large part during what war? First Gulf War

In The Magnificent Seven, how many of the 7 were left standing at the film's end? 3

What is the correct name of the 1965 TV series? Never Too Young

Homer Simpson works as a mechanic. False

Who is the actor that played Shep on the TV show ER? Ron Eldard

In The Wizard of Oz, Glinda is the Good Witch of the: North

Which Hollywood superstar claimed that his birth name was Taidje Khan? Yul Brynner

Who's the main character in A Clockwork Orange? Alex

What's the right name of this 1959 TV program? Dennis the Menace

Which movie paired silent-screen legends Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton? Limelight

On Strangers with Candy, Jerri Blank attends: Flatpoint High

What was the first film Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon appeared in together? Fortune Cookie

In 1962, who was given five years probation for selling fake draft cards? Nick Nolte

What is the name of the shoe store where Al Bundy worked? Gary's

When Joan, on TV's Girlfriends, quit her job as a lawyer, what job did she pursue? Restaurant owner

Former Senator, Fred Thompson, went on to play D.A. Arthur Branch on what show? Law & Order

What comic took on seven roles in the '65 flick, The Family Jewels? Jerry Lewis

Who was stalked by "My Super Ex-Girlfriend" in 2006? Luke Wilson

What is the nickname of Kevin Spacey's character in The Usual Suspects? Verbal

Who played the title character on Blossom? Mayim Bialik

Jerry Lewis was: The Bellboy

Who helps form the band on MTV's Making the Band? Diddy (Sean Combs)

Who plays Vincent Chase on HBO's hit, Entourage? Adrian Grenier

Adam Sandler starred in ______ First Dates. 50

Jessica Fletcher's occupation in Murder, She Wrote was: A Novelist

Brad Pitt has NOT appeared as a guest star on this television series: Dynasty

Name the 1989 Sally Field film about iron-willed women gathering at a beauty parlor. Steel Magnolias

Angelina Jolie played: Gia

Where are Turok and Andar, of comic book fame, trapped? Lost Valley

What's the correct name of this 1993 animated TV program? Mr. Bogus

If you appeared on the TV series, Bonanza, you would probably be: Riding a horse

Director Cameron Crowe is married to rock music diva: Nancy Wilson

What were Tom and Jerry from the kids' cartoon of the same name? A cat and a mouse

What did Ariel want in The Little Mermaid? Legs

What performer made his appearance in the 1987 flick The Princess Bride? Cary Elwes

What was the flick that David Cronenberg directed in 2007? Eastern Promises

What personality won TV's Golden Globe award in 1972 for All in the Family? Carroll O'Connor

Where is The West Wing set? The White House

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