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Category 2053 - Question 1
Who am I?
Charlie Chaplin (1889 - 1977), a British comic actor, filmmaker, and composer who rose to fame in the silent era.
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Who am I?
Charlie Chaplin (1889 - 1977), a British comic actor, filmmaker, and composer who rose to fame in the silent era.
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Category 2053 - Question 2
What persona was Charlie Chaplin best known as?
He became a worldwide icon through his screen persona 'The Tramp' and is considered one of the most important figures in the history of the film industry.
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What persona was Charlie Chaplin best known as?
He became a worldwide icon through his screen persona 'The Tramp' and is considered one of the most important figures in the history of the film industry.
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Category 2053 - Question 3
How did Charlie Chaplin gain complete control of his films?
He co-founded the distribution company United Artists.
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How did Charlie Chaplin gain complete control of his films?
He co-founded the distribution company United Artists.
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Category 2053 - Question 4
What was Charlie Chaplin's first feature length film?
The Kid in 1921.
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What was Charlie Chaplin's first feature length film?
The Kid in 1921.
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Category 2053 - Question 5
What Chaplin films are ranked among industry lists of the greatest films of all time?
The Gold Rush, City Lights, Modern Times, and the Great Dictator.
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What Chaplin films are ranked among industry lists of the greatest films of all time?
The Gold Rush, City Lights, Modern Times, and the Great Dictator.
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Category 2053 - Question 6
What controversies did Chaplin face in the 1940's?
He was accused of communist sympathies, while his involvement in a paternity suit and marriages to much younger women caused scandal.
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What controversies did Chaplin face in the 1940's?
He was accused of communist sympathies, while his involvement in a paternity suit and marriages to much younger women caused scandal.
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Category 2053 - Question 7
What was one of Chaplin's earliest comedy influences?
As a child, his mother would entertain him by sitting at the window and mimicking passers-by.
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What was one of Chaplin's earliest comedy influences?
As a child, his mother would entertain him by sitting at the window and mimicking passers-by.
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Category 2053 - Question 8
Who composed the scores to Chaplin's films?
Chaplin taught himself to play the piano, violin, and cello, and created music for his films by himself - working with composers and telling them exactly what he wanted.
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Who composed the scores to Chaplin's films?
Chaplin taught himself to play the piano, violin, and cello, and created music for his films by himself - working with composers and telling them exactly what he wanted.
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Category 2053 - Question 9
What was a recurring theme in Charlie Chaplin films?
His silent films typically follow the Tramp's efforts to survive in a hostile world. Also, the infusion of pathos is a well-known aspect of Chaplin's work. His comedies often make fun of tragic circumstances.
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What was a recurring theme in Charlie Chaplin films?
His silent films typically follow the Tramp's efforts to survive in a hostile world. Also, the infusion of pathos is a well-known aspect of Chaplin's work. His comedies often make fun of tragic circumstances.
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Category 2053 - Question 10
Who are we?
The Three Stooges, an American vaudeville and comedy act of the early to mid-20th century best known for their numerous short subject films. Their hallmark was physical farce and slapstick. In films, the Stooges were commonly known by their first names: Moe, Larry, and Curly or Moe, Larry, and Shemp (among other lineups), depending on the films. Moe Howard and Larry Fine are the only members that were part of all the lineups.
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The Three Stooges, an American vaudeville and comedy act of the early to mid-20th century best known for their numerous short subject films. Their hallmark was physical farce and slapstick. In films, the Stooges were commonly known by their first names: Moe, Larry, and Curly or Moe, Larry, and Shemp (among other lineups), depending on the films. Moe Howard and Larry Fine are the only members that were part of all the lineups.
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Category 2053 - Question 11
Who were the members of 'The Three Stooges?'
At various times, membership included Moe Howard, Curly Howard, Shemp Howard, Larry Fine, Joe Besser, and Joe DeRita ('Curly Joe').
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Who were the members of 'The Three Stooges?'
At various times, membership included Moe Howard, Curly Howard, Shemp Howard, Larry Fine, Joe Besser, and Joe DeRita ('Curly Joe').
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Category 2053 - Question 12
Who created 'The Three Stooges?'
Ted Healy. They started out as Ted Healy and His Stooges. In their earlier acts, lead comedian Healy would attempt to sing or tell jokes while his noisy assistants would keep interrupting him, causing Healy to retaliate with verbal and physical abuse.
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Who created 'The Three Stooges?'
Ted Healy. They started out as Ted Healy and His Stooges. In their earlier acts, lead comedian Healy would attempt to sing or tell jokes while his noisy assistants would keep interrupting him, causing Healy to retaliate with verbal and physical abuse.
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Category 2053 - Question 13
How did Healy and his stooges become simply 'The Three Stooges?'
After their first feature film, Fox offered the trio a contract minus Healy. This enraged Healy, who told studio executives that the Stooges were his employees. The offer was withdrawn, leading Fine Howard & Howard to form their own act. Healy tried to form his own group with less talented players. He later returned to the group with a new agreement. The complete series of events leading to membership changes in the group is long and complicated!
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How did Healy and his stooges become simply 'The Three Stooges?'
After their first feature film, Fox offered the trio a contract minus Healy. This enraged Healy, who told studio executives that the Stooges were his employees. The offer was withdrawn, leading Fine Howard & Howard to form their own act. Healy tried to form his own group with less talented players. He later returned to the group with a new agreement. The complete series of events leading to membership changes in the group is long and complicated!
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Category 2053 - Question 14
Who am I?
Larry Fine (1902-1975). He's best known as the smartest member of the comedy act The Three Stooges.
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Who am I?
Larry Fine (1902-1975). He's best known as the smartest member of the comedy act The Three Stooges.
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Category 2053 - Question 15
Who am I?
Moe Howard (1897-1975), an American actor and comedian best known as the de facto leader of The Three Stooges.
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Who am I?
Moe Howard (1897-1975), an American actor and comedian best known as the de facto leader of The Three Stooges.
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Category 2053 - Question 16
Who am I?
Shemp Howard (1895-1955), an American actor and comedian. He was called 'Shemp' because 'Sam' came out that way in his mother's thick accent. He is best known today for his role as the third stooge in The Three Stooges.
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Who am I?
Shemp Howard (1895-1955), an American actor and comedian. He was called 'Shemp' because 'Sam' came out that way in his mother's thick accent. He is best known today for his role as the third stooge in The Three Stooges.
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Category 2053 - Question 17
Who am I?
Jerome Lester 'Jerry' Horwitz (1903-1952), better known by his stage name Curly Howard. He is best known as the most outrageous member of the American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges. Curly was generally considered the most popular and recognizable of the Stooges and as well known for his high-pitched voice and vocal expressions 'nyuk-nyuk-nyuk,' and 'woob-woob-woob.'
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Who am I?
Jerome Lester 'Jerry' Horwitz (1903-1952), better known by his stage name Curly Howard. He is best known as the most outrageous member of the American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges. Curly was generally considered the most popular and recognizable of the Stooges and as well known for his high-pitched voice and vocal expressions 'nyuk-nyuk-nyuk,' and 'woob-woob-woob.'
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Category 2053 - Question 18
who am I?
Joe Besser (1907-1988), best known for his brief stint as a member of The Three Stooges in movie short subjects of 1957-59. He is also remembered for his television roles: Stinky, the spoiled impish bratty overgrown man-child in 'The Abbott and Costello Show,' and Jillson, the maintenance man in 'The Joey Bishop Show.'
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Joe Besser (1907-1988), best known for his brief stint as a member of The Three Stooges in movie short subjects of 1957-59. He is also remembered for his television roles: Stinky, the spoiled impish bratty overgrown man-child in 'The Abbott and Costello Show,' and Jillson, the maintenance man in 'The Joey Bishop Show.'
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Category 2053 - Question 19
Who am I?
Curly Joe DeRita (1909-1993), an American comedian who is best known as the sixth member of The Three Stooges and the second Curly.
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Who am I?
Curly Joe DeRita (1909-1993), an American comedian who is best known as the sixth member of The Three Stooges and the second Curly.
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Category 2053 - Question 20
Who Am I?
Bud Abbott (1895-1974). He was the straight man of the comedy team Abbott & Costello.
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Who Am I?
Bud Abbott (1895-1974). He was the straight man of the comedy team Abbott & Costello.
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Category 2053 - Question 21
Who Am I?
Lou Costello (1906-1959). Costello played a chubby, bumbling character in the Abbott & Costello comedy team. His real name was Louis Francis Cristillo.
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Who Am I?
Lou Costello (1906-1959). Costello played a chubby, bumbling character in the Abbott & Costello comedy team. His real name was Louis Francis Cristillo.
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Category 2053 - Question 22
What was the signature routine of Abbott & Costello?
Who's on First?
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What was the signature routine of Abbott & Costello?
Who's on First?
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Category 2053 - Question 23
Lou Costello was known for what catchphrases?
He was known for the catchphrases 'Heeeeyyy, Abbott!' and 'I'm a baaaaad boy!'
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Lou Costello was known for what catchphrases?
He was known for the catchphrases 'Heeeeyyy, Abbott!' and 'I'm a baaaaad boy!'
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Category 2053 - Question 24
In 1940, Abbott & Costello were signed by Universal studios for what film?
One Night in the Tropics. Cast in supporting roles, they stole the show with several classic routines, including 'Who's on First?'
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In 1940, Abbott & Costello were signed by Universal studios for what film?
One Night in the Tropics. Cast in supporting roles, they stole the show with several classic routines, including 'Who's on First?'
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Category 2053 - Question 25
Abbott & Costello's second film made them box office stars and saved Universal from bankruptcy. Name the film?
Buck Privates.
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Abbott & Costello's second film made them box office stars and saved Universal from bankruptcy. Name the film?
Buck Privates.
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Category 2053 - Question 26
How many films did Abbott & Costello make, and during what time period?
Bud and Lou made 36 films together between 1940 and 1956.
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How many films did Abbott & Costello make, and during what time period?
Bud and Lou made 36 films together between 1940 and 1956.
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Category 2053 - Question 27
Bud Abbott suffered from what?
Epilepsy.
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Bud Abbott suffered from what?
Epilepsy.
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Category 2053 - Question 28
Who are we?
Laurel and Hardy, a comedy double act during the early Classical Hollywood era of American cinema - Stan Laurel (1890-1965) and heavyset American, Oliver Hardy (1892-1957). They became well known during the late 1920s through the mid-1940s for their slapstick comedy. Laurel played the clumsy and childlike friend of the pompous Hardy.
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Who are we?
Laurel and Hardy, a comedy double act during the early Classical Hollywood era of American cinema - Stan Laurel (1890-1965) and heavyset American, Oliver Hardy (1892-1957). They became well known during the late 1920s through the mid-1940s for their slapstick comedy. Laurel played the clumsy and childlike friend of the pompous Hardy.
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Category 2053 - Question 29
How many films did Laurel & Hardy make?
They appeared in 107 films, 32 short silent films, 40 short sound films and 23 full-length feature films, and 12 guest or cameo appearances (including the Galaxy of Stars promotional film of 1936).
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How many films did Laurel & Hardy make?
They appeared in 107 films, 32 short silent films, 40 short sound films and 23 full-length feature films, and 12 guest or cameo appearances (including the Galaxy of Stars promotional film of 1936).
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Category 2053 - Question 30
What is the name of the official Laurel & Hardy appreciation society?
'The Sons of the Desert,' which was named after a fictitious fraternal society featured in the Laurel & Hardy film of the same name.
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What is the name of the official Laurel & Hardy appreciation society?
'The Sons of the Desert,' which was named after a fictitious fraternal society featured in the Laurel & Hardy film of the same name.
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Category 2053 - Question 31
who am I?
Stanley 'Stan' Laurel (1890-1965), an English comic actor, writer and film director, most famous as Laurel of Laurel and Hardy.
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who am I?
Stanley 'Stan' Laurel (1890-1965), an English comic actor, writer and film director, most famous as Laurel of Laurel and Hardy.
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Category 2053 - Question 32
who am I?
Oliver Hardy (1892-1957), an American comic actor famous as one half of Laurel and Hardy, the classic double act that began in the era of silent films and lasted 25 years, from 1927 to 1951.
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who am I?
Oliver Hardy (1892-1957), an American comic actor famous as one half of Laurel and Hardy, the classic double act that began in the era of silent films and lasted 25 years, from 1927 to 1951.
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Category 2053 - Question 33
Who am I?
Joseph Frank (Buster) Keaton (1895 - 1966), an American comic actor, director, filmmaker, producer and writer. He's best known for his silent films, in which his trademark was physical comedy with a consistently stoic, deadpan expression. This earned him the nickname 'The Great Stone Face.'
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Who am I?
Joseph Frank (Buster) Keaton (1895 - 1966), an American comic actor, director, filmmaker, producer and writer. He's best known for his silent films, in which his trademark was physical comedy with a consistently stoic, deadpan expression. This earned him the nickname 'The Great Stone Face.'
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Category 2053 - Question 34
What Buster Keaton film did Orson Welles say was 'the greatest comedy ever made, the greatest Civil War film ever made, and perhaps the greatest film ever made?'
The General.
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What Buster Keaton film did Orson Welles say was 'the greatest comedy ever made, the greatest Civil War film ever made, and perhaps the greatest film ever made?'
The General.
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Category 2053 - Question 35
What other Buster Keaton films ranked high in a 2002 poll by Sight & Sound?
Our Hospitality, Sherlock Jr. and the Navigator.
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What other Buster Keaton films ranked high in a 2002 poll by Sight & Sound?
Our Hospitality, Sherlock Jr. and the Navigator.
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Category 2053 - Question 36
How did Buster Keaton get into show business?
His father, Joe Keaton, owned a traveling show with Harry Houdini called 'The Mohawk Indian Medicine Company.'
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How did Buster Keaton get into show business?
His father, Joe Keaton, owned a traveling show with Harry Houdini called 'The Mohawk Indian Medicine Company.'
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Category 2053 - Question 37
How did Joseph Frank Keaton get the nickname Buster Keaton?
Houdini happened to be present one day when the young Keaton took a tumble down a long flight of stairs without injury. Houdini remarked, 'That was a real buster!' According to Keaton, in those days, the word 'buster' was used to refer to a spill or a fall that had the potential to produce injury.
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How did Joseph Frank Keaton get the nickname Buster Keaton?
Houdini happened to be present one day when the young Keaton took a tumble down a long flight of stairs without injury. Houdini remarked, 'That was a real buster!' According to Keaton, in those days, the word 'buster' was used to refer to a spill or a fall that had the potential to produce injury.
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Category 2053 - Question 38
How was Buster Keaton involved in his parents' vaudeville show?
He joined their act at age 3. His father would be playing saxophone while Buster goaded him by disobeying him. His father would respond by throwing him against scenery, into the orchestra pit, etc. He even had suitcase handles sewed into Buster's clothes to aid in the tossing. Trained to fall properly, Buster was rarely injured or bruised. However, the act led to accusations of child abuse and, occasionally, arrest.
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How was Buster Keaton involved in his parents' vaudeville show?
He joined their act at age 3. His father would be playing saxophone while Buster goaded him by disobeying him. His father would respond by throwing him against scenery, into the orchestra pit, etc. He even had suitcase handles sewed into Buster's clothes to aid in the tossing. Trained to fall properly, Buster was rarely injured or bruised. However, the act led to accusations of child abuse and, occasionally, arrest.
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Category 2053 - Question 39
Who was one of Buster Keaton's good friends?
In February 1917, Keaton met Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle at the Talmadge Studios in New York City. He was soon Arbuckle's second director and his entire gag department.
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Who was one of Buster Keaton's good friends?
In February 1917, Keaton met Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle at the Talmadge Studios in New York City. He was soon Arbuckle's second director and his entire gag department.
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Category 2053 - Question 40
What two films did Buster Keaton make for The National Film Board of Canada in 1965?
A short film called 'The Railrodder.' Wearing his traditional pork pie hat, he travelled from one end of Canada to the other on a motorized handcar, performing gags similar to those in films he made 50 years before. This film was made in tandem with 'Buster Keaton Rides Again,' a behind-the-scenes documentary about Keaton's life and times. 'The Railrodder' was Keaton's last silent film.
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What two films did Buster Keaton make for The National Film Board of Canada in 1965?
A short film called 'The Railrodder.' Wearing his traditional pork pie hat, he travelled from one end of Canada to the other on a motorized handcar, performing gags similar to those in films he made 50 years before. This film was made in tandem with 'Buster Keaton Rides Again,' a behind-the-scenes documentary about Keaton's life and times. 'The Railrodder' was Keaton's last silent film.
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Category 2053 - Question 41
Who are we?
The Marx Brothers were a family comedy act, originally from New York City, that enjoyed success in vaudeville, on Broadway, and in motion pictures from 1905 to 1949.
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Who are we?
The Marx Brothers were a family comedy act, originally from New York City, that enjoyed success in vaudeville, on Broadway, and in motion pictures from 1905 to 1949.
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Category 2053 - Question 42
Which brothers comprised the core of The Marx brothers act?
The three elder brothers, Groucho, Chico, and Harpo. Each of them developed a highly distinctive stage persona. The two younger brothers, Gummo and Zeppo, eventually left the act to pursue other careers. Gummo was not in any of the movies and Zeppo only appeared in the first five films in relatively straight (non-comedic) roles. There are stories about where each of their stage names originated.
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Which brothers comprised the core of The Marx brothers act?
The three elder brothers, Groucho, Chico, and Harpo. Each of them developed a highly distinctive stage persona. The two younger brothers, Gummo and Zeppo, eventually left the act to pursue other careers. Gummo was not in any of the movies and Zeppo only appeared in the first five films in relatively straight (non-comedic) roles. There are stories about where each of their stage names originated.
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Category 2053 - Question 43
How many films did The Marx Brothers make?
They made thirteen films in total. Five of their feature films were selected by the American Film Institute (AFI) as among the top 100 comedy films, with two of them (Duck Soup and A Night at the Opera) in the top twelve.
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How many films did The Marx Brothers make?
They made thirteen films in total. Five of their feature films were selected by the American Film Institute (AFI) as among the top 100 comedy films, with two of them (Duck Soup and A Night at the Opera) in the top twelve.
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Category 2053 - Question 44
How did The Marx Brothers get their start?
An earlier group with different members was called 'The Three Nightingales,' then 'The Four Nightingales.' At one point, they were 'The Six Mascots.' They were primarily a musical group, as musical talent had been encouraged at an early age. At a performance in 1912 the audience rushed outside due to commotion by a runaway mule. When they returned, Groucho, angered by the interruption, made snide comments about the audience. There have been various reports of where this performance was, but some say it was in Nacogdoches Texas. Reportedly, Groucho Marx made statements like 'Nacogdoches is full of roaches,' and 'The jackass is the flower of Tex-ass.' Instead of anger, the audience responded with laughter. This incident is what made them realize they had potential as a comic troupe.
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How did The Marx Brothers get their start?
An earlier group with different members was called 'The Three Nightingales,' then 'The Four Nightingales.' At one point, they were 'The Six Mascots.' They were primarily a musical group, as musical talent had been encouraged at an early age. At a performance in 1912 the audience rushed outside due to commotion by a runaway mule. When they returned, Groucho, angered by the interruption, made snide comments about the audience. There have been various reports of where this performance was, but some say it was in Nacogdoches Texas. Reportedly, Groucho Marx made statements like 'Nacogdoches is full of roaches,' and 'The jackass is the flower of Tex-ass.' Instead of anger, the audience responded with laughter. This incident is what made them realize they had potential as a comic troupe.
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Category 2053 - Question 45
Who am I?
Julius Henry 'Groucho' Marx (1890-1977), an American comedian and film and television star. He was known as a master of quick wit and widely considered one of the best comedians of the modern era. He was the third-born of the famous Marx Brothers comedy act and also enjoyed a successful solo career, most notably as the host of the radio and television game show 'You Bet Your Life.'
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Who am I?
Julius Henry 'Groucho' Marx (1890-1977), an American comedian and film and television star. He was known as a master of quick wit and widely considered one of the best comedians of the modern era. He was the third-born of the famous Marx Brothers comedy act and also enjoyed a successful solo career, most notably as the host of the radio and television game show 'You Bet Your Life.'
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Category 2053 - Question 46
Who am I?
Leonard 'Chico' Marx (1887-1961), an American comedian and film star as part of the Marx Brothers. His persona in the act was that of a charming, dim-witted albeit crafty con artist, seemingly of rural Italian origin. He wore shabby clothes and sported a curly-haired wig and Tyrolean hat.
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Who am I?
Leonard 'Chico' Marx (1887-1961), an American comedian and film star as part of the Marx Brothers. His persona in the act was that of a charming, dim-witted albeit crafty con artist, seemingly of rural Italian origin. He wore shabby clothes and sported a curly-haired wig and Tyrolean hat.
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Category 2053 - Question 47
Who am I?
Adolph 'Harpo' Marx (1888-1964), an American comedian and film star. He was the second-oldest of the Marx Brothers. His comic style was influenced by clown and pantomime traditions. He wore a curly reddish blonde wig, and never spoke during performances (he blew a horn or whistled to communicate). He played the harp in most of his films, hence the nickname 'Harpo.'
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Who am I?
Adolph 'Harpo' Marx (1888-1964), an American comedian and film star. He was the second-oldest of the Marx Brothers. His comic style was influenced by clown and pantomime traditions. He wore a curly reddish blonde wig, and never spoke during performances (he blew a horn or whistled to communicate). He played the harp in most of his films, hence the nickname 'Harpo.'
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Category 2053 - Question 48
Who am I?
Milton 'Gummo' Marx (1893-1977), an American vaudeville performer and theatrical agent. He was the fourth-born of the Marx Brothers and worked with them on the vaudeville circuit. Gummo left acting when he was drafted into the U.S. Army during World War I, years before his brothers began their film career.
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Milton 'Gummo' Marx (1893-1977), an American vaudeville performer and theatrical agent. He was the fourth-born of the Marx Brothers and worked with them on the vaudeville circuit. Gummo left acting when he was drafted into the U.S. Army during World War I, years before his brothers began their film career.
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Category 2053 - Question 49
Who am I?
Herbert Manfred 'Zeppo' Marx (1901-1979), an American actor, theatrical agent, and engineer. He was the youngest of the five Marx Brothers, appearing in the first five feature films, from 1929 to 1933. Zeppo left the act to start his second career as an engineer and theatrical agent and became a multi-millionaire due to his engineering efforts.
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Who am I?
Herbert Manfred 'Zeppo' Marx (1901-1979), an American actor, theatrical agent, and engineer. He was the youngest of the five Marx Brothers, appearing in the first five feature films, from 1929 to 1933. Zeppo left the act to start his second career as an engineer and theatrical agent and became a multi-millionaire due to his engineering efforts.
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Category 2053 - Question 50
Who am I?
W. C. Fields (1880-1946), was an American comedian, actor, juggler and writer. His real name was William Claude Dukenfield.
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Who am I?
W. C. Fields (1880-1946), was an American comedian, actor, juggler and writer. His real name was William Claude Dukenfield.
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Category 2053 - Question 51
How did W.C. Fields get his start?
He started out by juggling. By the early 1900s he was regularly called the world's greatest juggler. He was often referred to as a 'tramp juggler.' In 1906, he made his Broadway debut in a musical comedy, 'The Ham Tree.'
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How did W.C. Fields get his start?
He started out by juggling. By the early 1900s he was regularly called the world's greatest juggler. He was often referred to as a 'tramp juggler.' In 1906, he made his Broadway debut in a musical comedy, 'The Ham Tree.'
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Category 2053 - Question 52
What name was W.C. Fields sometimes billed as in England?
Wm. C. Fields. This was because 'WC' is a slang word for toilet (Water Closet).
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What name was W.C. Fields sometimes billed as in England?
Wm. C. Fields. This was because 'WC' is a slang word for toilet (Water Closet).
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Category 2053 - Question 53
What something W.C. Fields is known for?
Fields' screen character often expressed a fondness for alcohol, a prominent component of the Fields legend. However, he didn't drink early in his juggling career, for fear it would ruin his performance. Drinking began in later touring days.
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What something W.C. Fields is known for?
Fields' screen character often expressed a fondness for alcohol, a prominent component of the Fields legend. However, he didn't drink early in his juggling career, for fear it would ruin his performance. Drinking began in later touring days.
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Category 2053 - Question 54
How did W.C. Fields make sure his act would play to international audiences?
Earlier in his career, Fields confined his act to pantomime so he could play international theaters. In America, Fields found he could get more laughs by adding dialogue to his routines.
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How did W.C. Fields make sure his act would play to international audiences?
Earlier in his career, Fields confined his act to pantomime so he could play international theaters. In America, Fields found he could get more laughs by adding dialogue to his routines.
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Category 2053 - Question 55
W.C. Fields was lifelong admirer of what author?
He was well read and a lifelong admirer of author Charles Dickens, whose characters' unusual names inspired Fields to do likewise for his various characters.
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W.C. Fields was lifelong admirer of what author?
He was well read and a lifelong admirer of author Charles Dickens, whose characters' unusual names inspired Fields to do likewise for his various characters.
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Category 2053 - Question 56
Who am I?
Lucille Ball (1911-1989). She was star of the sitcoms I Love Lucy, The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour, The Lucy Show, Here's Lucy and Life with Lucy.
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Who am I?
Lucille Ball (1911-1989). She was star of the sitcoms I Love Lucy, The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour, The Lucy Show, Here's Lucy and Life with Lucy.
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Category 2053 - Question 57
Who did Lucy meet in 1940 and marry later that same year?
Desi Arnaz, a Cuban-born band leader. They met while filming the Rodgers and Hart stage hit 'Too Many Girls.'
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Who did Lucy meet in 1940 and marry later that same year?
Desi Arnaz, a Cuban-born band leader. They met while filming the Rodgers and Hart stage hit 'Too Many Girls.'
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Category 2053 - Question 58
In 1962, Lucille Ball became the first woman to do what?
She became the first woman to run a major television studio, Desilu, which produced many successful and popular television series such as 'Mission Impossible' and 'Star Trek'
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In 1962, Lucille Ball became the first woman to do what?
She became the first woman to run a major television studio, Desilu, which produced many successful and popular television series such as 'Mission Impossible' and 'Star Trek'
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Category 2053 - Question 59
Who am I?
Jack Benny (1894-1974). He was an American comedian, vaudevillian, radio, television & film actor, and violinist. His real name was Benjamin Kubelsky.
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Who am I?
Jack Benny (1894-1974). He was an American comedian, vaudevillian, radio, television & film actor, and violinist. His real name was Benjamin Kubelsky.
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Category 2053 - Question 60
What was Jack Benny especially known for?
He was known for comic timing and the ability to create laughter with a pregnant pause or a single expression, such as his signature exasperated 'Well!'
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What was Jack Benny especially known for?
He was known for comic timing and the ability to create laughter with a pregnant pause or a single expression, such as his signature exasperated 'Well!'
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Category 2053 - Question 61
Jack Benny's radio and television programs, popular from the 1930s to the 1960s, were a major influence on what?
The sitcom genre.
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Jack Benny's radio and television programs, popular from the 1930s to the 1960s, were a major influence on what?
The sitcom genre.
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Category 2053 - Question 62
Jack Benny had a lifelong friendship with what comedy group?
The Marx Brothers, especially Zeppo Marx. He was playing in the same theater as the young Marx Brothers and was invited to accompany them in their act. His mother didn't allow it, but they became longtime friends.
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Jack Benny had a lifelong friendship with what comedy group?
The Marx Brothers, especially Zeppo Marx. He was playing in the same theater as the young Marx Brothers and was invited to accompany them in their act. His mother didn't allow it, but they became longtime friends.
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Category 2053 - Question 63
What was Jack Benny's signature character?
A miser, playing his violin badly. In character, he would be 39 years of age, regardless of his actual age.
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What was Jack Benny's signature character?
A miser, playing his violin badly. In character, he would be 39 years of age, regardless of his actual age.
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Category 2053 - Question 64
What popular scenario became a tradition on the Jack Benny show?
His Christmas shopping episode, where he would buy a ridiculously cheap Christmas gift for Don Wilson from a store clerk played by Mel Blanc, who he'd drive crazy with second, third, fourth thoughts about the gift.
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What popular scenario became a tradition on the Jack Benny show?
His Christmas shopping episode, where he would buy a ridiculously cheap Christmas gift for Don Wilson from a store clerk played by Mel Blanc, who he'd drive crazy with second, third, fourth thoughts about the gift.
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Category 2053 - Question 65
Who am I?
Johnny Carson (1925-2005), host of 'The Tonight Show' from 1962-1992.
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Who am I?
Johnny Carson (1925-2005), host of 'The Tonight Show' from 1962-1992.
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Category 2053 - Question 66
What kind of act did Johnny Carson do at county fairs as a teenager?
He had a magic act and billed himself as 'The Great Carsoni.'
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What kind of act did Johnny Carson do at county fairs as a teenager?
He had a magic act and billed himself as 'The Great Carsoni.'
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Category 2053 - Question 67
Where did Johnny Carson meet Ed McMahon?
They worked together on a game show called 'Who do you Trust' from 1958-1962. Carson was already on the show when Ed joined, and he subsequently became a regular sidekick on 'The Tonight Show.'
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Where did Johnny Carson meet Ed McMahon?
They worked together on a game show called 'Who do you Trust' from 1958-1962. Carson was already on the show when Ed joined, and he subsequently became a regular sidekick on 'The Tonight Show.'
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Category 2053 - Question 68
What was Johnny Carson's trademark?
A phantom golf swing at the end of his monologues, aimed stage left toward the studio orchestra. This was sometimes parodied by guests. Bob Newhart rolled an imaginary bowling ball towards the audience.
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What was Johnny Carson's trademark?
A phantom golf swing at the end of his monologues, aimed stage left toward the studio orchestra. This was sometimes parodied by guests. Bob Newhart rolled an imaginary bowling ball towards the audience.
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Category 2053 - Question 69
Who wrote the song for Johnny Carson & 'The Tonight Show?'
Paul Anka re-tooled his song 'Toot Sweet,' with lyrics by Johnny Carson. The lyrics were never used, but having written them, Carson received 50% of the performance royalties.
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Who wrote the song for Johnny Carson & 'The Tonight Show?'
Paul Anka re-tooled his song 'Toot Sweet,' with lyrics by Johnny Carson. The lyrics were never used, but having written them, Carson received 50% of the performance royalties.
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Category 2053 - Question 70
What were some of Johnny Carson's most popular characters?
Art Fern, the 'Tea Time Movie' announcer, Carnac the Magnificent, a turbaned psychic who could answer questions before seeing them, Floyd R. Turbo, A stereotypical common working man, Aunt Blabby, a cantankerous and sometimes amorous old lady, El Mouldo, a mentalist, who would attempt to perform mind-reading and mind-over-matter feats, and The Marharishi.
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What were some of Johnny Carson's most popular characters?
Art Fern, the 'Tea Time Movie' announcer, Carnac the Magnificent, a turbaned psychic who could answer questions before seeing them, Floyd R. Turbo, A stereotypical common working man, Aunt Blabby, a cantankerous and sometimes amorous old lady, El Mouldo, a mentalist, who would attempt to perform mind-reading and mind-over-matter feats, and The Marharishi.
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Category 2053 - Question 71
In 1973, one of Carson's jokes led to what?
A shortage of toilet paper. He had joked about an alleged shortage of toilet paper, which led to panic buying & hoarding.
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In 1973, one of Carson's jokes led to what?
A shortage of toilet paper. He had joked about an alleged shortage of toilet paper, which led to panic buying & hoarding.
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Category 2053 - Question 72
Who Am I?
Mel Brooks, an American film director, screenwriter, composer, lyricist, comedian, actor and producer. He is best known as a creator of broad film farces and comic parodies.
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Who Am I?
Mel Brooks, an American film director, screenwriter, composer, lyricist, comedian, actor and producer. He is best known as a creator of broad film farces and comic parodies.
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Category 2053 - Question 73
What comedy duo was Mel Brooks a part of?
Mel Brooks teamed up with Carl Reiner in a series of comedy routines called 'The 2000 year old man' that appeared on television, as well as being made into a collection of records. Mel Brooks played the oldest man in the world and he was interviewed by Carl Reiner.
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What comedy duo was Mel Brooks a part of?
Mel Brooks teamed up with Carl Reiner in a series of comedy routines called 'The 2000 year old man' that appeared on television, as well as being made into a collection of records. Mel Brooks played the oldest man in the world and he was interviewed by Carl Reiner.
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Category 2053 - Question 74
Who was Mel Brooks married to?
Anne Bancroft
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Who was Mel Brooks married to?
Anne Bancroft
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Category 2053 - Question 75
Mel Brooks is one of a select few in the entertainment business that have done what?
He's won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony award.
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Mel Brooks is one of a select few in the entertainment business that have done what?
He's won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony award.
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Category 2053 - Question 76
What variety show did Mel Brooks write for early in his career?
A variety show called 'Your Show of Shows.'
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What variety show did Mel Brooks write for early in his career?
A variety show called 'Your Show of Shows.'
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Category 2053 - Question 77
Who am I?
Redd Foxx (1922-1991), a comedian that gained notoriety with his raunchy nightclub acts during the 1950s and 1960s and was known as the 'King of the Party Records.' He is perhaps best remembered for his explicit comedy records and his starring role on the 1970s sitcom 'Sanford and Son.'
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Redd Foxx (1922-1991), a comedian that gained notoriety with his raunchy nightclub acts during the 1950s and 1960s and was known as the 'King of the Party Records.' He is perhaps best remembered for his explicit comedy records and his starring role on the 1970s sitcom 'Sanford and Son.'
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Category 2053 - Question 78
Who am I?
Milton Berle (1908-2002), an American comedian and actor. As the host of NBC's Texaco Star Theater (1948-55), he's been referred to as the first major American television star and was known to millions of viewers as 'Uncle Miltie.'
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Milton Berle (1908-2002), an American comedian and actor. As the host of NBC's Texaco Star Theater (1948-55), he's been referred to as the first major American television star and was known to millions of viewers as 'Uncle Miltie.'
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Category 2053 - Question 79
Who am I?
Rodney Dangerfield (1921-2004), an American comedian and actor, known for the catchphrase 'I don't get no respect' and his monologues on that theme. His real name was Jacob Rodney Cohen, but he changed his legal name to Jack Roy. Rodney Dangerfield was a performing name.
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Who am I?
Rodney Dangerfield (1921-2004), an American comedian and actor, known for the catchphrase 'I don't get no respect' and his monologues on that theme. His real name was Jacob Rodney Cohen, but he changed his legal name to Jack Roy. Rodney Dangerfield was a performing name.
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Category 2053 - Question 80
What films is Rodney Dangerfield known for?
Easy Money, Caddyshack, and Back to School.
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What films is Rodney Dangerfield known for?
Easy Money, Caddyshack, and Back to School.
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Category 2053 - Question 81
What was one of Rodney Dangerfield's big breaks?
On Sunday March 5, 1967, when The Ed Sullivan Show needed a last-minute replacement for another act, Dangerfield became the surprise hit of the show.
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What was one of Rodney Dangerfield's big breaks?
On Sunday March 5, 1967, when The Ed Sullivan Show needed a last-minute replacement for another act, Dangerfield became the surprise hit of the show.
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Category 2053 - Question 82
Who am I?
Marty Feldman (1934-1982), an English comedy writer, comedian and actor, easily identified by his bulbous and crooked eyes.
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Who am I?
Marty Feldman (1934-1982), an English comedy writer, comedian and actor, easily identified by his bulbous and crooked eyes.
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Category 2053 - Question 83
What caused Feldman's eyes to be protruded?
A botched operation for his Graves' disease resulted in his eyes being more protruded and misaligned.
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What caused Feldman's eyes to be protruded?
A botched operation for his Graves' disease resulted in his eyes being more protruded and misaligned.
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Category 2053 - Question 84
Who am I?
Jack Lemmon (1925-2001), an Academy Award winning American actor and musician. He starred in more than 60 films, including 'Some Like It Hot', 'The Apartment,' 'Mister Roberts' (for which he won the 1955 Best Supporting Actor Academy Award) & 'The Odd Couple.' 'The Apartment' won best picture in 1960.
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Jack Lemmon (1925-2001), an Academy Award winning American actor and musician. He starred in more than 60 films, including 'Some Like It Hot', 'The Apartment,' 'Mister Roberts' (for which he won the 1955 Best Supporting Actor Academy Award) & 'The Odd Couple.' 'The Apartment' won best picture in 1960.
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Category 2053 - Question 85
Jack Lemmon was known as a good friend and mentor to what actor?
Kevin Spacey. He taught Spacey that people who do well in a business have an obligation to 'send the elevator back down' to help lift people starting out on the ground floor. It's interesting to note that Lemmon was born in an elevator!
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Jack Lemmon was known as a good friend and mentor to what actor?
Kevin Spacey. He taught Spacey that people who do well in a business have an obligation to 'send the elevator back down' to help lift people starting out on the ground floor. It's interesting to note that Lemmon was born in an elevator!
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Category 2053 - Question 86
What Jack Lemmon film was a surprise hit in 1993?
Grumpy Old Men, a film in which he partnered up again with Walter Matthau, his costar in 'The Odd Couple.'
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What Jack Lemmon film was a surprise hit in 1993?
Grumpy Old Men, a film in which he partnered up again with Walter Matthau, his costar in 'The Odd Couple.'
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Category 2053 - Question 87
Who am I?
Walter Matthau (1920-2000), was an American actor best known for his role as Oscar Madison in The Odd Couple and his frequent collaborations with Odd Couple star Jack Lemmon. He is also remembered for his role as Coach Buttermaker in the 1976 comedy 'The Bad News Bears.' Matthau won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the 1966 Billy Wilder film 'The Fortune Cookie.'
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Who am I?
Walter Matthau (1920-2000), was an American actor best known for his role as Oscar Madison in The Odd Couple and his frequent collaborations with Odd Couple star Jack Lemmon. He is also remembered for his role as Coach Buttermaker in the 1976 comedy 'The Bad News Bears.' Matthau won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the 1966 Billy Wilder film 'The Fortune Cookie.'
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Category 2053 - Question 88
Who am I?
Rue McClanahan (1934-2010) was an American actress, best known for her roles on television as Vivian Harmon on 'Maude' (1972-78), Fran Crowley on 'Mama's Family' (1983-85), and Blanche Devereaux on The Golden Girls (1985-92). She won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 1987 for her work on 'The Golden Girls.'
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Rue McClanahan (1934-2010) was an American actress, best known for her roles on television as Vivian Harmon on 'Maude' (1972-78), Fran Crowley on 'Mama's Family' (1983-85), and Blanche Devereaux on The Golden Girls (1985-92). She won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 1987 for her work on 'The Golden Girls.'
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Category 2053 - Question 89
Who am I?
Ed McMahon (1923-2009) was an American comedian, game show host and announcer. He is most famous for his work on television as Johnny Carson's sidekick, announcer, and second banana on The Tonight Show from 1962 to 1992.
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Ed McMahon (1923-2009) was an American comedian, game show host and announcer. He is most famous for his work on television as Johnny Carson's sidekick, announcer, and second banana on The Tonight Show from 1962 to 1992.
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Category 2053 - Question 90
What did Ed McMahon do before the Johnny Carson Show?
He did a variety of things, from pitching vegetable slicers, and working as a carnival barker in Mexico for three years. He also did a stint in military as a fighter pilot, including earning his carrier landing qualifications.
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What did Ed McMahon do before the Johnny Carson Show?
He did a variety of things, from pitching vegetable slicers, and working as a carnival barker in Mexico for three years. He also did a stint in military as a fighter pilot, including earning his carrier landing qualifications.
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Category 2053 - Question 91
Where did Ed McMahon meet Johnny Carson?
McMahon and Johnny Carson first worked together as announcer and host on the daytime game show 'Who Do You Trust?'
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Where did Ed McMahon meet Johnny Carson?
McMahon and Johnny Carson first worked together as announcer and host on the daytime game show 'Who Do You Trust?'
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Category 2053 - Question 92
who am I?
Bob Newhart, an American stand-up comedian and actor. He's noted for his deadpan and slightly stammering delivery.
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who am I?
Bob Newhart, an American stand-up comedian and actor. He's noted for his deadpan and slightly stammering delivery.
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Category 2053 - Question 93
When did Bob Newhart become well known?
At the 1961 Grammy Awards when 'The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart' won album of the Year and Newhart was named Best New Artist. It was the first comedy album to win Album of the Year and the only time a comedian has won Best New Artist.
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When did Bob Newhart become well known?
At the 1961 Grammy Awards when 'The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart' won album of the Year and Newhart was named Best New Artist. It was the first comedy album to win Album of the Year and the only time a comedian has won Best New Artist.
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Category 2053 - Question 94
What two iconic TV series did Bob Newhart star in?
The 1970s sitcom The Bob Newhart Show (as psychologist Dr. Robert 'Bob' Hartley) and then as innkeeper Dick Loudon on the 1980s sitcom 'Newhart.'
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What two iconic TV series did Bob Newhart star in?
The 1970s sitcom The Bob Newhart Show (as psychologist Dr. Robert 'Bob' Hartley) and then as innkeeper Dick Loudon on the 1980s sitcom 'Newhart.'
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Category 2053 - Question 95
Who Am I?
Jean Stapleton (1923-2013) best known for having portrayed Edith Bunker the long suffering yet devoted wife of Archie Bunker on the 1970s sitcom All in the Family (1971 to 1979).
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Who Am I?
Jean Stapleton (1923-2013) best known for having portrayed Edith Bunker the long suffering yet devoted wife of Archie Bunker on the 1970s sitcom All in the Family (1971 to 1979).
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Category 2053 - Question 96
Who am I?
Carroll O'Connor (1924-2001), an American actor, producer and director whose television career spanned four decades. He's best remembered as the bigoted working man Archie Bunker in the 1970s CBS television sitcom 'All in the Family' (1971 to 1979).
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Carroll O'Connor (1924-2001), an American actor, producer and director whose television career spanned four decades. He's best remembered as the bigoted working man Archie Bunker in the 1970s CBS television sitcom 'All in the Family' (1971 to 1979).
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Category 2053 - Question 97
Who am I?
Don Rickles, an American stand-up comedian and actor. He's widely known as an insult comic. He became known as an insult comedian by responding to his hecklers. The audience enjoyed these insults more than his prepared material, and he incorporated them into his act. Rickles was a frequent guest on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.
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Don Rickles, an American stand-up comedian and actor. He's widely known as an insult comic. He became known as an insult comedian by responding to his hecklers. The audience enjoyed these insults more than his prepared material, and he incorporated them into his act. Rickles was a frequent guest on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.
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Category 2053 - Question 98
Don Rickles' style has been compared to that of which comic?
His style is similar to an older insult comic, Jack E. Leonard, though Rickles denies that Leonard influenced his act. At a Friars club roast, Leonard introduced Rickles as 'a man who's been doing my act for about 12 years now.'
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Don Rickles' style has been compared to that of which comic?
His style is similar to an older insult comic, Jack E. Leonard, though Rickles denies that Leonard influenced his act. At a Friars club roast, Leonard introduced Rickles as 'a man who's been doing my act for about 12 years now.'
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Category 2053 - Question 99
What iconic singer helped popularize Don Rickles' Las Vegas show?
Frank Sinatra enjoyed Rickles so much that he encouraged other celebrities to see Rickle's act and be insulted by him. Sinatra's pet name for Rickles was 'bullet-head.'
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What iconic singer helped popularize Don Rickles' Las Vegas show?
Frank Sinatra enjoyed Rickles so much that he encouraged other celebrities to see Rickle's act and be insulted by him. Sinatra's pet name for Rickles was 'bullet-head.'
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Category 2053 - Question 100
What are some of Don Rickles' nicknames?
Rickles earned the nicknames 'The Merchant of Venom' and 'Mr. Warmth' for his insult comedy, in which he pokes fun at people of all ethnicities and walks of life.
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What are some of Don Rickles' nicknames?
Rickles earned the nicknames 'The Merchant of Venom' and 'Mr. Warmth' for his insult comedy, in which he pokes fun at people of all ethnicities and walks of life.
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Category 2053 - Question 101
Who am I?
Jack E. Leonard (1910-1973), was an American comedian and actor who made frequent appearances on television variety and game shows. His comedic method was sarcastic and aggressive, creating an 'insult humor' genre which anticipated Don Rickles. Rickles' Friars' Club roast was emceed by Leonard, who introduced Rickles as 'a man who's been doing my act for about 12 years now.'
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Jack E. Leonard (1910-1973), was an American comedian and actor who made frequent appearances on television variety and game shows. His comedic method was sarcastic and aggressive, creating an 'insult humor' genre which anticipated Don Rickles. Rickles' Friars' Club roast was emceed by Leonard, who introduced Rickles as 'a man who's been doing my act for about 12 years now.'
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Category 2053 - Question 102
Who am I?
Mort Sahl (left), a Canadian-born American comedian and actor, widely considered the first modern stand-up comedian. He was the first comedian to dress casually and speak about current events in a matter-of-fact style. He broke new ground in the late 1950s and early 1960s by looking to the day's newspaper headlines for many of his monologues rather than relying on one-liners.
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Mort Sahl (left), a Canadian-born American comedian and actor, widely considered the first modern stand-up comedian. He was the first comedian to dress casually and speak about current events in a matter-of-fact style. He broke new ground in the late 1950s and early 1960s by looking to the day's newspaper headlines for many of his monologues rather than relying on one-liners.
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Category 2053 - Question 103
What led to a sharp decline in Mort Sahl's career?
His onstage tirades against the Warren Commission's investigation of President Kennedy's assassination alienated much of his audience. He was effectively blacklisted and his shows were cancelled.
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What led to a sharp decline in Mort Sahl's career?
His onstage tirades against the Warren Commission's investigation of President Kennedy's assassination alienated much of his audience. He was effectively blacklisted and his shows were cancelled.
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Category 2053 - Question 104
Who am I?
Joan Rivers, an American television personality, comedian, writer, film director, and actress. She's widely known for her ribald depreciative style, which relies heavily on poking fun at herself and other Hollywood celebrities. Her real name is Joan Alexandra Molinsky.
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Joan Rivers, an American television personality, comedian, writer, film director, and actress. She's widely known for her ribald depreciative style, which relies heavily on poking fun at herself and other Hollywood celebrities. Her real name is Joan Alexandra Molinsky.
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Category 2053 - Question 105
What famous person did Joan Rivers have a major falling out with?
Johnny Carson mentored Joan Rivers for many years, making her a regular guest host. In 1986, Fox Television Network announced The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers. Carson learned of the show from Fox and not from Rivers herself. The pair reportedly never spoke again and Rivers was banned from appearing on the Tonight Show. This was respected by Carson's first two successors Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien. However, Rivers made a brief appearance on new host Jimmy Fallon's first episode in February, 2014 and again March 27, 2014 as a guest.
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What famous person did Joan Rivers have a major falling out with?
Johnny Carson mentored Joan Rivers for many years, making her a regular guest host. In 1986, Fox Television Network announced The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers. Carson learned of the show from Fox and not from Rivers herself. The pair reportedly never spoke again and Rivers was banned from appearing on the Tonight Show. This was respected by Carson's first two successors Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien. However, Rivers made a brief appearance on new host Jimmy Fallon's first episode in February, 2014 and again March 27, 2014 as a guest.
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Category 2053 - Question 106
Who am I?
Dick Van Dyke, an American actor, comedian, writer, singer, dancer, and producer with a career spanning seven decades.
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Who am I?
Dick Van Dyke, an American actor, comedian, writer, singer, dancer, and producer with a career spanning seven decades.
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Category 2053 - Question 107
What films & television shows is Dick Van Dyke known for?
He's appeared in countless movies & television shows including 'The Dick Van Dyke Show' with Mary Tyler Moore, and movies like 'Mary Poppins', 'Bye Bye Birdie,' and 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.'
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What films & television shows is Dick Van Dyke known for?
He's appeared in countless movies & television shows including 'The Dick Van Dyke Show' with Mary Tyler Moore, and movies like 'Mary Poppins', 'Bye Bye Birdie,' and 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.'
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Category 2053 - Question 108
Who am I?
Betty White, an American actress, comedian, presenter, singer, author, and television personality.
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Who am I?
Betty White, an American actress, comedian, presenter, singer, author, and television personality.
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Category 2053 - Question 109
What Guinness world record does Betty White hold?
In 2013, the Guinness World Records awarded White with having the longest television career for a female entertainer.
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What Guinness world record does Betty White hold?
In 2013, the Guinness World Records awarded White with having the longest television career for a female entertainer.
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Category 2053 - Question 110
What is Betty White known for?
White is best known for her television roles as Sue Ann Nivens on 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' (1973-77), Rose Nylund on 'The Golden Girls' (1985-92) and as Elka Ostrovsky in 'Hot in Cleveland,' which premiered in 2010.
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What is Betty White known for?
White is best known for her television roles as Sue Ann Nivens on 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' (1973-77), Rose Nylund on 'The Golden Girls' (1985-92) and as Elka Ostrovsky in 'Hot in Cleveland,' which premiered in 2010.
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Category 2053 - Question 111
What helped Betty White become a household name in the sixties and seventies?
Her long stint as hostess and commentator on the annual Tournament of Roses Parade broadcast on NBC, often co-hosting with Lorne Greene. She began a nineteen-year run as host on the program in 1956. She also did a ten-year run as hostess of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for CBS after that.
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What helped Betty White become a household name in the sixties and seventies?
Her long stint as hostess and commentator on the annual Tournament of Roses Parade broadcast on NBC, often co-hosting with Lorne Greene. She began a nineteen-year run as host on the program in 1956. She also did a ten-year run as hostess of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for CBS after that.
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Category 2053 - Question 112
What did a 2011 poll conducted by Ipsos & Reuters reveal about Betty White in 2011?
That she was considered to be the most popular and most trusted celebrity among Americans, beating out the likes of Denzel Washington, Sandra Bullock, and Tom Hanks.
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What did a 2011 poll conducted by Ipsos & Reuters reveal about Betty White in 2011?
That she was considered to be the most popular and most trusted celebrity among Americans, beating out the likes of Denzel Washington, Sandra Bullock, and Tom Hanks.
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Category 2053 - Question 113
What was Betty White's dream career as a child?
She wanted to be a forest ranger as a little girl, but women were not allowed to do that back then. In 2010, the USDA Forest Service, along with Smokey Bear, made actress Betty White an honorary forest ranger, fulfilling her lifelong dream!
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What was Betty White's dream career as a child?
She wanted to be a forest ranger as a little girl, but women were not allowed to do that back then. In 2010, the USDA Forest Service, along with Smokey Bear, made actress Betty White an honorary forest ranger, fulfilling her lifelong dream!
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Category 2053 - Question 114
Who am I?
Bea Arthur (1922-2009), an American actress, comedian, and singer whose career spanned seven decades. She achieved fame as the character Maude Findlay on the 1970s sitcoms 'All in the Family' and 'Maude', and as Dorothy Zbornak on the 1980s sitcom 'The Golden Girls,' winning Emmy Awards for both roles.
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Who am I?
Bea Arthur (1922-2009), an American actress, comedian, and singer whose career spanned seven decades. She achieved fame as the character Maude Findlay on the 1970s sitcoms 'All in the Family' and 'Maude', and as Dorothy Zbornak on the 1980s sitcom 'The Golden Girls,' winning Emmy Awards for both roles.
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Category 2053 - Question 115
Who am I?
Carol Burnett, an American actress, comedian, singer, and writer, best known for her long-running TV variety show, 'The Carol Burnett Show' for CBS.
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Who am I?
Carol Burnett, an American actress, comedian, singer, and writer, best known for her long-running TV variety show, 'The Carol Burnett Show' for CBS.
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Category 2053 - Question 116
How did Carol Burnett often open up her show?
She opened most shows with an impromptu question-and-answer session with the audience. She often used this time to demonstrate her ability to humorously ad lib.
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How did Carol Burnett often open up her show?
She opened most shows with an impromptu question-and-answer session with the audience. She often used this time to demonstrate her ability to humorously ad lib.
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Category 2053 - Question 117
How did Carol Burnet end each show?
She ended each show by tugging on her left ear, which was a message to her grandmother who raised her. This was done to let her know that she was doing well and that she loved her.
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How did Carol Burnet end each show?
She ended each show by tugging on her left ear, which was a message to her grandmother who raised her. This was done to let her know that she was doing well and that she loved her.
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Category 2053 - Question 118
What was one of Carol Burnett's trademark gags?
Her Tarzan yell.
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What was one of Carol Burnett's trademark gags?
Her Tarzan yell.
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Category 2053 - Question 119
Who am I?
Bill Cosby, an American comedian, actor, author, television producer, educator, musician and activist.
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Who am I?
Bill Cosby, an American comedian, actor, author, television producer, educator, musician and activist.
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Category 2053 - Question 120
How did Bill Cosby start out in comedy?
He got his start at the hungry i in San Francisco and various other clubs, then landed a starring role in the 1960s action show 'I Spy.'
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How did Bill Cosby start out in comedy?
He got his start at the hungry i in San Francisco and various other clubs, then landed a starring role in the 1960s action show 'I Spy.'
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Category 2053 - Question 121
What is Bill Cosby best-known for?
Cosby produced and starred in one of the decade's defining sitcoms, 'The Cosby Show' (1984 to 1992). It was the number one show in America for five straight years (1985-89). He also produced the spin-off sitcom 'A Different World,' which became second to The Cosby Show in ratings. He starred in the sitcom 'Cosby' from 1996 to 2000 and hosted 'Kids Say the Darndest Things' for two seasons.
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What is Bill Cosby best-known for?
Cosby produced and starred in one of the decade's defining sitcoms, 'The Cosby Show' (1984 to 1992). It was the number one show in America for five straight years (1985-89). He also produced the spin-off sitcom 'A Different World,' which became second to The Cosby Show in ratings. He starred in the sitcom 'Cosby' from 1996 to 2000 and hosted 'Kids Say the Darndest Things' for two seasons.
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Category 2053 - Question 122
What kind of stand up routine is Bill Cosby known for?
Cosby made his reputation with humorous recollections of his childhood.
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What kind of stand up routine is Bill Cosby known for?
Cosby made his reputation with humorous recollections of his childhood.
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Category 2053 - Question 123
What educational cartoon did Bill Cosby produce?
'Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids,' about a group of young friends growing up in the city.
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What educational cartoon did Bill Cosby produce?
'Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids,' about a group of young friends growing up in the city.
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Category 2053 - Question 124
Who am I?
Bob Hope (1903-2003), an English-born American comedian, vaudevillian, actor, singer, dancer, author, and athlete. His real name was Leslie Townes Hope.
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Who am I?
Bob Hope (1903-2003), an English-born American comedian, vaudevillian, actor, singer, dancer, author, and athlete. His real name was Leslie Townes Hope.
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Category 2053 - Question 125
What is something Bob hope is especially remembered for?
He was noted for his numerous United Service Organizations (USO) shows entertaining American military personnel - he made 57 tours for the USO between 1941 and 1991. This caused some controversy during the Vietnam war, as some saw him as a war enabler.
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What is something Bob hope is especially remembered for?
He was noted for his numerous United Service Organizations (USO) shows entertaining American military personnel - he made 57 tours for the USO between 1941 and 1991. This caused some controversy during the Vietnam war, as some saw him as a war enabler.
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Category 2053 - Question 126
How was Bob Hope involved in sports?
He loved golf, participating (reportedly) in as many as 150 charity tournaments a year, had a brief career as a boxer, and owned a small stake in his hometown baseball team, the Cleveland Indians.
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How was Bob Hope involved in sports?
He loved golf, participating (reportedly) in as many as 150 charity tournaments a year, had a brief career as a boxer, and owned a small stake in his hometown baseball team, the Cleveland Indians.
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Category 2053 - Question 127
What movie series is Bob Hope known for?
He was in a series of 'Road' movies co-starring Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour (Road to Singapore, Road to Zanzibar, Road to Morocco, etc).
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What movie series is Bob Hope known for?
He was in a series of 'Road' movies co-starring Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour (Road to Singapore, Road to Zanzibar, Road to Morocco, etc).
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Category 2053 - Question 128
What style of comedy was Bob Hope known for?
He was praised for his comedic timing, specializing in one-liners and rapid-fire delivery of jokes. His delivery included self-deprecating jokes, first building himself up and then tearing himself down.
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What style of comedy was Bob Hope known for?
He was praised for his comedic timing, specializing in one-liners and rapid-fire delivery of jokes. His delivery included self-deprecating jokes, first building himself up and then tearing himself down.
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Category 2053 - Question 129
Who am I?
Phyllis Diller (1917-2012), an American stand-up comedienne, actress, and voice artist. She is best known for her eccentric stage persona and her wild hair and clothes. Her real name was Phyllis Ada Driver.
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Phyllis Diller (1917-2012), an American stand-up comedienne, actress, and voice artist. She is best known for her eccentric stage persona and her wild hair and clothes. Her real name was Phyllis Ada Driver.
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Category 2053 - Question 130
What gave a major boost to Diller's fame?
She became most famous for her movie and TV appearances with Bob Hope during the nineteen sixties. While the films were critically panned, one movie, 'Boy, Did I Get a Wrong Number' did well at the box office. Diller also accompanied Hope to Vietnam in 1966 with his USO troupe during the height of the Vietnam War.
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What gave a major boost to Diller's fame?
She became most famous for her movie and TV appearances with Bob Hope during the nineteen sixties. While the films were critically panned, one movie, 'Boy, Did I Get a Wrong Number' did well at the box office. Diller also accompanied Hope to Vietnam in 1966 with his USO troupe during the height of the Vietnam War.
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Category 2053 - Question 131
Who am I?
Jerry Lewis, an American comedian, actor, singer, film producer, screenwriter and film director. He is known for his slapstick humor in film, television, stage and radio.
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Who am I?
Jerry Lewis, an American comedian, actor, singer, film producer, screenwriter and film director. He is known for his slapstick humor in film, television, stage and radio.
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Category 2053 - Question 132
What famous comedy team was Jerry Lewis a part of?
He was originally paired up with Dean Martin in 1946, forming the famed comedy team of Martin and Lewis. In addition to the duo's popular nightclub work, they starred in a successful series of comedy films for Paramount Pictures.
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What famous comedy team was Jerry Lewis a part of?
He was originally paired up with Dean Martin in 1946, forming the famed comedy team of Martin and Lewis. In addition to the duo's popular nightclub work, they starred in a successful series of comedy films for Paramount Pictures.
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Category 2053 - Question 133
What charity is Jerry Lewis associated with?
He's known as the host, for more than 40 years, of the Muscular Dystrophy Association's annual Labor Day Telethon and national chairman of the MDA.
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What charity is Jerry Lewis associated with?
He's known as the host, for more than 40 years, of the Muscular Dystrophy Association's annual Labor Day Telethon and national chairman of the MDA.
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Category 2053 - Question 134
Why did Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin have a falling out?
As Martin's roles in their films became less important over time, the partnership became strained. This became an embarrassment in 1954 when Look magazine used a publicity photo of the team for the magazine cover but cropped Martin out of the photo. The pair eventually reconciled in the late 1980s after the death of Martin's son.
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Why did Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin have a falling out?
As Martin's roles in their films became less important over time, the partnership became strained. This became an embarrassment in 1954 when Look magazine used a publicity photo of the team for the magazine cover but cropped Martin out of the photo. The pair eventually reconciled in the late 1980s after the death of Martin's son.
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Category 2053 - Question 135
Who portrayed Jerry Lewis in a 1992 made for TV movie that focuses on Lewis' partnership with Dean Martin?
Lewis was portrayed by Emmy Award winner Sean Hayes (Will and Grace) in the film 'Martin and Lewis.'
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Who portrayed Jerry Lewis in a 1992 made for TV movie that focuses on Lewis' partnership with Dean Martin?
Lewis was portrayed by Emmy Award winner Sean Hayes (Will and Grace) in the film 'Martin and Lewis.'
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Category 2053 - Question 136
What major business venture was marketed under Jerry Lewis' name from 1969-1980?
Jerry Lewis Cinemas. A precursor of the cookie-cutter Cineplex type movie theaters, a Jerry Lewis Cinema was billed in franchising ads as a 'mini-theatre' with a seating capacity of between 200 and 350. The chain ultimately failed.
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What major business venture was marketed under Jerry Lewis' name from 1969-1980?
Jerry Lewis Cinemas. A precursor of the cookie-cutter Cineplex type movie theaters, a Jerry Lewis Cinema was billed in franchising ads as a 'mini-theatre' with a seating capacity of between 200 and 350. The chain ultimately failed.
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Category 2053 - Question 137
Who am I?
Dean Martin (1917-1995), was an Italian-American singer, actor, comedian, and film producer. He was nicknamed the 'King of Cool' for his seemingly effortless charisma and self-assuredness. He was known for his partnership with Jerry Lewis and for his own hugely successful 1960s-70s television variety series, 'The Dean Martin Show.'
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Dean Martin (1917-1995), was an Italian-American singer, actor, comedian, and film producer. He was nicknamed the 'King of Cool' for his seemingly effortless charisma and self-assuredness. He was known for his partnership with Jerry Lewis and for his own hugely successful 1960s-70s television variety series, 'The Dean Martin Show.'
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Category 2053 - Question 138
What kind of act did Martin & Lewis do?
One of their earlier acts consisted of Lewis interrupting and heckling Martin while he was trying to sing, with the two ultimately chasing each other around the stage. The secret, both said, is that they ignored the audience and played to each other. Dean Martin played the straight man.
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What kind of act did Martin & Lewis do?
One of their earlier acts consisted of Lewis interrupting and heckling Martin while he was trying to sing, with the two ultimately chasing each other around the stage. The secret, both said, is that they ignored the audience and played to each other. Dean Martin played the straight man.
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Category 2053 - Question 139
How successful were Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis in their first show together?
They were not well received. The club owner warned them that if they didn't come up with a better act for their second show later that same night, they would be fired. They agreed to go for broke and just improvise. Dean sang some songs, and Jerry came out dressed as a busboy, dropping plates and more or less making a shambles of Martin's performance. Essentially, they did slapstick. This time, the audience doubled over in laughter.
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How successful were Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis in their first show together?
They were not well received. The club owner warned them that if they didn't come up with a better act for their second show later that same night, they would be fired. They agreed to go for broke and just improvise. Dean sang some songs, and Jerry came out dressed as a busboy, dropping plates and more or less making a shambles of Martin's performance. Essentially, they did slapstick. This time, the audience doubled over in laughter.
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Category 2053 - Question 140
Who portrayed Dean Martin in the 2002 CBS television movie 'Martin and Lewis,' which portrays the lives of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis?
Dean Martin is played by Jeremy Northam.
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Who portrayed Dean Martin in the 2002 CBS television movie 'Martin and Lewis,' which portrays the lives of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis?
Dean Martin is played by Jeremy Northam.
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Category 2053 - Question 141
Who am I?
Mary Tyler Moore, an American actress, best known for The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970-77). She starred as Mary Richards, a 30-something single woman who worked as a local news producer in Minneapolis. Before that, television audiences knew her as Laura Petrie on The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961-66).
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Mary Tyler Moore, an American actress, best known for The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970-77). She starred as Mary Richards, a 30-something single woman who worked as a local news producer in Minneapolis. Before that, television audiences knew her as Laura Petrie on The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961-66).
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Category 2053 - Question 142
What production company did Mary Tyler Moore form with her Husband, Grant Tinker and what are some of the shows they produced?
MTM Enterprises produced shows like 'The Bob Newhart Show,' 'WKRP in Cincinnati,' and 'Hill Street Blues,' as well as her own show & the spinoffs 'Rhoda' and 'Phyllis.' The MTM logo was a short video sequence parodying the MGM logo, but with a cat meowing instead of a lion roaring.
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What production company did Mary Tyler Moore form with her Husband, Grant Tinker and what are some of the shows they produced?
MTM Enterprises produced shows like 'The Bob Newhart Show,' 'WKRP in Cincinnati,' and 'Hill Street Blues,' as well as her own show & the spinoffs 'Rhoda' and 'Phyllis.' The MTM logo was a short video sequence parodying the MGM logo, but with a cat meowing instead of a lion roaring.
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Category 2053 - Question 143
In what Oscar winning film did Mary Tyler Movie star in 1980?
Ordinary People, in a non-comedic role co-starring Donald Sutherland. The film won best picture.
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In what Oscar winning film did Mary Tyler Movie star in 1980?
Ordinary People, in a non-comedic role co-starring Donald Sutherland. The film won best picture.
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Category 2053 - Question 144
Who am I?
Leslie Nielsen, (1926-2010), a Canadian-American actor and comedian. He appeared in more than 100 films and 150 television programs over the span of his career, portraying more than 220 characters.
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Who am I?
Leslie Nielsen, (1926-2010), a Canadian-American actor and comedian. He appeared in more than 100 films and 150 television programs over the span of his career, portraying more than 220 characters.
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Category 2053 - Question 145
What film marked a turning point in Leslie Nielsen's career?
His deadpan delivery in 'Airplane' marked a turning point in his career. He enjoyed further success with 'The Naked Gun' film series, based on an earlier short-lived television series 'Police Squad.'
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What film marked a turning point in Leslie Nielsen's career?
His deadpan delivery in 'Airplane' marked a turning point in his career. He enjoyed further success with 'The Naked Gun' film series, based on an earlier short-lived television series 'Police Squad.'
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Category 2053 - Question 146
Who was Leslie Nielsen's brother?
The Honorable Erik Nielsen, a former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada.
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Who was Leslie Nielsen's brother?
The Honorable Erik Nielsen, a former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada.
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Category 2053 - Question 147
Who were the members of 'The Rat Pack?'
The Rat Pack was a group of actors originally centered on Humphrey Bogart and eventually included Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr, Peter Lawford, and Joey Bishop. They appeared together on stage and in films in the early sixties, including the movie 'Ocean's 11.' Sinatra, Martin, and Davis were regarded as the group's lead members.
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Who were the members of 'The Rat Pack?'
The Rat Pack was a group of actors originally centered on Humphrey Bogart and eventually included Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr, Peter Lawford, and Joey Bishop. They appeared together on stage and in films in the early sixties, including the movie 'Ocean's 11.' Sinatra, Martin, and Davis were regarded as the group's lead members.
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Category 2053 - Question 148
What name did the members of the Rat Pack use to refer to themselves?
The press referred to them as The Rat Pack, possibly because Frank Sinatra had been a member of Humphrey Bogart's original group. However, the new group often referred to themselves as 'The Summit' or 'The Clan.'
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What name did the members of the Rat Pack use to refer to themselves?
The press referred to them as The Rat Pack, possibly because Frank Sinatra had been a member of Humphrey Bogart's original group. However, the new group often referred to themselves as 'The Summit' or 'The Clan.'
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Category 2053 - Question 149
Who am I?
Joey Bishop (1918-2007), was an American entertainer, starring in his own weekly comedy series playing a talk show host. Later, he hosted a late night talk show. Bishop also became a member of the famous Rat Pack.
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Joey Bishop (1918-2007), was an American entertainer, starring in his own weekly comedy series playing a talk show host. Later, he hosted a late night talk show. Bishop also became a member of the famous Rat Pack.
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Category 2053 - Question 150
Who am I?
Sammy Davis, Jr (1925-1990) was an American entertainer. Primarily a dancer and singer, he also had many acting roles on stage and screen, and was noted for his impersonations of actors and other celebrities. He was a member of the famous Rat Pack.
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Sammy Davis, Jr (1925-1990) was an American entertainer. Primarily a dancer and singer, he also had many acting roles on stage and screen, and was noted for his impersonations of actors and other celebrities. He was a member of the famous Rat Pack.
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Category 2053 - Question 151
Name the hosts of 'The Tonight Show' up until 2014.
Steve Allen (1954-57), Jack Paar (1957-62), Johnny Carson (1962-92), Jay Leno (1992-2009, 2010-14), Conan O'Brien (2009-10), Jimmy Fallon (starting in 2014).
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Name the hosts of 'The Tonight Show' up until 2014.
Steve Allen (1954-57), Jack Paar (1957-62), Johnny Carson (1962-92), Jay Leno (1992-2009, 2010-14), Conan O'Brien (2009-10), Jimmy Fallon (starting in 2014).
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Category 2053 - Question 152
Who am I?
Steve Allen (1921-2000), an American television personality, musician, composer, actor, comedian, and writer. He was the first host of 'The Tonight Show.' In 1956, NBC offered Allen a new, prime-time, Sunday night variety hour, 'The Steve Allen Show,' aimed at dethroning CBS's top-rated The Ed Sullivan Show.
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Who am I?
Steve Allen (1921-2000), an American television personality, musician, composer, actor, comedian, and writer. He was the first host of 'The Tonight Show.' In 1956, NBC offered Allen a new, prime-time, Sunday night variety hour, 'The Steve Allen Show,' aimed at dethroning CBS's top-rated The Ed Sullivan Show.
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Category 2053 - Question 153
Who am I?
Jack Paar (1918-2004) was an American author, radio and television comedian and talk show host, best known for his stint as host of The Tonight Show from 1957 to 1962.
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Who am I?
Jack Paar (1918-2004) was an American author, radio and television comedian and talk show host, best known for his stint as host of The Tonight Show from 1957 to 1962.
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Category 2053 - Question 154
Who am I?
George Burns (1896-1996), an American comedian, award-winning actor and best-selling writer. His arched eyebrow and cigar-smoke punctuation became familiar trademarks for over three-quarters of a century.
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Who am I?
George Burns (1896-1996), an American comedian, award-winning actor and best-selling writer. His arched eyebrow and cigar-smoke punctuation became familiar trademarks for over three-quarters of a century.
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Category 2053 - Question 155
Who was George Burns' comedic partner?
Gracie Allen. The pair started out in radio and later moved their show to TV. The George Burns & Gracie Allen Show ran on CBS Television from 1950 through 1958.
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Who was George Burns' comedic partner?
Gracie Allen. The pair started out in radio and later moved their show to TV. The George Burns & Gracie Allen Show ran on CBS Television from 1950 through 1958.
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Category 2053 - Question 156
What was the name of the production company formed by George Burns and Gracie Allen?
Burns and Allen took a cue from Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz's Desilu Productions and formed a company of their own, McCadden Corporation, named after the street on which Burns' brother lived.
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What was the name of the production company formed by George Burns and Gracie Allen?
Burns and Allen took a cue from Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz's Desilu Productions and formed a company of their own, McCadden Corporation, named after the street on which Burns' brother lived.
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Category 2053 - Question 157
In what movie did George Burns act along John Denver?
'Oh, God,' in which he played the title role opposite singer John Denver as an earnest but befuddled supermarket manager that God picks at random to revive His message.
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In what movie did George Burns act along John Denver?
'Oh, God,' in which he played the title role opposite singer John Denver as an earnest but befuddled supermarket manager that God picks at random to revive His message.
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Category 2053 - Question 158
Who am I?
Gracie Allen (1895-1964), an American comedienne who became internationally famous as the zany partner and comic foil of husband George Burns.
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Who am I?
Gracie Allen (1895-1964), an American comedienne who became internationally famous as the zany partner and comic foil of husband George Burns.
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Category 2053 - Question 159
Who am I?
Peter Sellers (1925-1980), a British film actor, comedian and singer. He performed in the BBC Radio comedy series The Goon Show, featured on a number of hit comic songs and became known to a world-wide audience through his many film characterizations, among them Chief Inspector Clouseau in The Pink Panther series of films.
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Peter Sellers (1925-1980), a British film actor, comedian and singer. He performed in the BBC Radio comedy series The Goon Show, featured on a number of hit comic songs and became known to a world-wide audience through his many film characterizations, among them Chief Inspector Clouseau in The Pink Panther series of films.
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Category 2053 - Question 160
How did Peter Sellers get his early experience in show business?
He accompanied his family on the variety show circuit. However, he received conflicting encouragement from his parents and developed mixed feelings about show business. His father doubted Sellers' abilities in the entertainment field, while his mother encouraged him continuously.
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How did Peter Sellers get his early experience in show business?
He accompanied his family on the variety show circuit. However, he received conflicting encouragement from his parents and developed mixed feelings about show business. His father doubted Sellers' abilities in the entertainment field, while his mother encouraged him continuously.
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Category 2053 - Question 161
In 1963, Stanley Kubrick cast Peter Sellers to play four characters in what film?
Dr. Strangelove. He played US President Merkin Muffley, Dr. Strangelove, Group Captain Lionel Mandrake of the RAF and Major T. J. King Kong.
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In 1963, Stanley Kubrick cast Peter Sellers to play four characters in what film?
Dr. Strangelove. He played US President Merkin Muffley, Dr. Strangelove, Group Captain Lionel Mandrake of the RAF and Major T. J. King Kong.
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