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Quiz about A Prairie Home Companion
Quiz about A Prairie Home Companion

"A Prairie Home Companion" Trivia Quiz


Questions on "A Prairie Home Companion".

A multiple-choice quiz by i_love_adam. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
i_love_adam
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
287,676
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
470
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. What song can be heard at the beginning of each broadcast? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What are the names of the two cowboys heard during a broadcast? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Is one of the show's sponsors from the Ketchup Advisory Board?


Question 4 of 10
4. Who are two of the regular performers on "A Prairie Home Companion", besides Garrison Keillor? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What is the name of the band that is led by Mr. Rich Dworsky, piano? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. "And now to our sponsor, Beboparebop __________
___."

Answer: (Two Words)
Question 7 of 10
7. Every week, you can hear many different sound effects made by performers on the show. Who are the two main sound effects performers? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is the name of the not-so-bright private eye? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Garrison Keillor's fictional Minnesotan town is called what? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What third sponsor can be found 'in the big blue box' and is made by 'Norwegian bachelor farmers'? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What song can be heard at the beginning of each broadcast?

Answer: Tishmingo Blues

"Tishomingo Blues" was written in 1917, with a story of Mississippi life. However, when it is heard on "A Prairie Home Companion", the lyrics are different, as the show is based in Minnesota.
2. What are the names of the two cowboys heard during a broadcast?

Answer: Dusty and Lefty

Dusty and Lefty are a regular component to the show. In the Robert Altman movie "A Prairie Home Companion", they were played by Woody Harrelson and John C. Reilly.
3. Is one of the show's sponsors from the Ketchup Advisory Board?

Answer: Yes

There are several sponsors included in "A Prairie Home Companion", and this one is always followed by a verse sung by Mr. Rich Dworsky. For example, on June 2, 2007, Mr. Dworsky was heard singing:
"These are the good times
Under the burning sun
We're staying close together
And pretending to have fun
Life is flowing
Like ketchup on a bun."
(http://prairiehome.publicradio.org/programs/2007/06/02/scripts/ketchup.shtml)
4. Who are two of the regular performers on "A Prairie Home Companion", besides Garrison Keillor?

Answer: Tim Russell and Sue Scott

Tim Russell and Sue Scott have been a part of "A Prairie Home Companion" for several years. Miss Scott has been a member of the show since 1992 and Mr. Russell has been a member since 1994. He can be seen in the movie version of "A Prairie Home Companion" as the stage manager.
5. What is the name of the band that is led by Mr. Rich Dworsky, piano?

Answer: The Guy's All-Star Band

Mr. Rich Dworsky is the band leader, and can be heard on the piano. The band consists of Mr. Pat Donohue, Mr. Arnie Kinsella, and Mr. Gary Raynor. Of course, every week there are different musical guests.
6. "And now to our sponsor, Beboparebop __________ ___."

Answer: Rhubarb Pie

Just like the Ketchup sponsor, "A Prairie Home Companion" uses Rhubarb pie and a silly song. The jingle is taken from "Mama's Little Baby Loves Shortnin' Bread", a popular children's song.
7. Every week, you can hear many different sound effects made by performers on the show. Who are the two main sound effects performers?

Answer: Fred Newman and Tom Keith

Mr. Tom Keith is the main sound effects performer heard on "A Prairie Home Companion", and has been performing with Mr. Garrison Keillor since 1976. Fred Newman is the touring sound effects performer, as he can be frequently heard on cartoons. In the mid-1990's, he was a main component to the Disney Channel's "Doug".
8. What is the name of the not-so-bright private eye?

Answer: Guy Noir

Guy Noir is "A Prairie Home Companion" staple. In the movie directed by Robert Altman, the character of Guy Noir was played by Kevin Kline.
9. Garrison Keillor's fictional Minnesotan town is called what?

Answer: Lake Wobegon

Lake Wobegon, the land of the Lutherans, is another staple of each broadcast. The fictional town is derived from Mr. Keillor's book of the same name.
10. What third sponsor can be found 'in the big blue box' and is made by 'Norwegian bachelor farmers'?

Answer: Powdermilk Biscuits

Powdermilk Biscuits is another sponsor that can be heard on "A Prairie Home Companion". Usually, this sponsor gets an instrumental break and then Mr. Garrison Keillor starts singing the lyrics.
Source: Author i_love_adam

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