Ho, Ho, Ho! Christmas Trivia

Sunday, December 19, 2010

I'm boning up on Xmas trivia for this weeks Trivia at Duffy's.  Let's see how much you know!  I'll post answers on Thursday.

1) Who narrated the original 1966 TV show 'How The Grinch Stole Christmas?
2) In 'Frosty the Snowman', what was the name of the magician with the 'magic hat'?
3) What does Alvin want for Xmas in the 'Chipmunk Song'?
4) In what year did Toys for Tots hold its first toy drive?
5) In what year were electric Xmas tree lights first used?
6) What was the first state to recognize Xmas as an official holiday?
7) If you received all the gifts in the 'Twelve Days of Xmas', how many gifts would you receive?
8) What country made the first artificial Xmas tree?
9) Who was the first President to decorate the White House Xmas tree?
10) What department store originally created Rudolph the Red-nosed Raindeer as a promotion?
11) What is the name of the town where 'It's a Wonderful Life' takes place?

Been MIA

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Sorry I've been MIA. I've been pounding the pages to make a 12/3 deadline [which I did] and then had proofs deadline. Plus the day job absolutely going nuts on me and working long hours. Whenever I'm quiet here, you can find me on Twitter and Facebook, where I tried to post daily.

This weekend I'll come up with either Xmas trivia or share a few favorite Xmas memories. In the meantime, here is Maddie's official Xmas picture.

Leave It To Beaver Trivia

Sunday, October 17, 2010

I've often described my grade school years as being on par to the show "Leave It to Beaver".  I walked/biked to school and came home for lunch.  Then Mom always had cookies and milk ready when I got home.  We played tag, hide-and-seek, and other games together in the neighborhood.  Idyllic times. 

My family watched the show together, and the family urban legend was Barbara Billingsley was married to a distant cousin [after all, the name 'Billingsley' on the maternal side of the family isn't the most common]. So to honor an iconic mother, June Cleaver and the passing of the actor who played her, Barbara Billingsley, here's some trivia questions about the show.  I'll post answers on Thursday night. :) Carol

1) What was the original title of the pilot episode?

2) Why was the first episode delayed by network censors?


3) Which of the show's actors was an ordained minister?


4) Which show's actors later joined the LAPD and was decorated for valor?


5) What was June Cleaver's maiden name?


6) Children's author Beverly Cleary wrote how many books based on the show?


7) What was the Cleavers' first address in Mayfield?

Music Trivia

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Since I usually don't do well on music questions during Duffy's Trivia nite [unless country music], I thought I would periodically post music trivia questions.  I'll lead off with a John Lennon question since there was so much media attention this week for John's birthday anniversary.  I'll post answers on Thursday night.

:) Carol

1) What was the title of the first song John Lennon wrote?

2) Who was the first rock star to be arrested on stage?

3) What was the first rock-n-roll song to hit #1 on the charts?


4) Who was awarded the very first gold record?


5) U2's "Angel of Harlem" was written about what singer?

7) What Depeche Mode song was inspired by Priscilla Presley's book Elvis and Me?



8) ) Who did the vocals for Pink Floyd's "Great Gig in the Sky"?

 

Wine Trivia

Sunday, October 3, 2010

I'm in the mood for a little wine trivia as hopefully I'll be making my way back to Napa Valley next years.  Let's see how well you do.  I'll post the answers on Thursday nite.

:) Carol









1) What are Allier, Limousin, Nevers, Tronçais and Vosges?


2) How many states in the United States have at least one winery?

3) On average, how many pounds of grapes does it take to make a bottle of wine?

4) What grape variety is Oregon most known for?

5) Named for a famous Italian painter, what is the cocktail made with sparkling wine and white peaches?

6) What is the “Butler’s Friend”?
7) What are the descending tears of wine seen on the inside of a glass after it has been swirled?

8) What is the ‘punt’?

Paws Trivia

Sunday, September 26, 2010

Maddie here. Since I had to see the vet today, Carol said I could play on her blog.  Of course, I'm going with dog trivia although Carol says someday I have to give cats equal time.  Hmph.  I'll have to think about it.

I'll come back on Thursday to post the answers.  Until then, viva Pupperoni!

1) What breed of dog played the title character in the 1966 movie "The Ugly Dachshund"?


2) What breed of dog starred as 'Flash' in "The Dukes of Hazard" TV series?


3) Jill the dog in "As Good As It Gets" was what breed?


4) What was the name of the German Shepherd in the movie "K-9"? 


5) What was Red the Labradoodle's character name in "Get Smart" from 1965-1966? [and you really know your trivia if you know how Red's character was written out of the series]

Trifling With Trivia: Authors & Books

Saturday, September 11, 2010

I'm in a trivia mood. I usually post questions on Facebook after playing trivia at Duffy's on Wednesday nights.  However, after a great and relaxing chapter meeting and lunch with fellow writers, I thought a few author-book questions would top off a perfect day.  I'll post the answers on Thursday night. :) Carol

1) What American novel was the first to sell over one million copies?

2) What words did Lewis Carroll combine to come up with the term "chortle" in Through a Looking-Glass?

3) What was the title of Mac West's 1959 autobiography?

4) What popular children's book was written by Ian Fleming, creator of British secret agent James Bond?

5) By what pseudonym is writer Frederick Dannay Manfred Bennington Lee better known?
 
6) Where did mystery writer Agatha Christie acquire her extensive knowledge of poisons?
 
7) J. R. Ward writes contemporary romance under what pseudonym?
 
8) Who said a historical romance is the only kind of book where chastity really counts?