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Bob Lassiter Trivia Quiz

Radio host Bob Lassiter was a distinctive presence on the airwaves for two decades. Here's a quiz about him.

A multiple-choice quiz by neon000. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
neon000

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
262,320

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which of these cities did Bob host a radio show in the 1980s and 1990s? Hint

New York, New York

Tampa, Florida

Atlanta, Georgia

Boston, Massachussetts

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Question 2 of 10

2. Bob held a variety of jobs in radio before earning a place as host of his own show. Which of the following was one of them? Hint

Weather reporter

Music deejay

Producer

Commercial announcer

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Question 3 of 10

3. What nickname did Bob acquire as a radio host in the 1990s? Hint

Mad Dog

Sly Dog

Pit Bull

The Watchdog

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these things became a feature of Bob's radio shows, starting in the 1980s and continuing for most of his career? Hint

Playing the radio station's jingle every five minutes

Arguing with callers

Live appearances at local businesses

Contests for the listeners

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Question 5 of 10

5. Bob hosted a show in Chicago from 1989-1991. What was the total value of his contract offer during that time? Hint

$2-million over three years

$1.05-million over five years

$1-million per year

$3.25-million over three years

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1993, Bob embarked on yet another new show. Who became a frequent guest on this program? Hint

Sports commentator Bob Costas

News host Sharon Taylor

Weatherman Willard Scott

Bob's wife, Mary Lassiter

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Question 7 of 10

7. Bob's on-air persona was by turns combative and funny. Which of the following did not become a common topic of conversation on his show? Hint

Stargazing and telescopes

Religion

Going to the beach

Trading futures

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the late 1990s, Bob began to openly discuss which topic, earning him the ire of station management? Hint

His dog's health

His contract

Natural disasters

Gambling

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Question 9 of 10

9. With what other radio host did Bob have a running feud? Hint

Rachel Maddow

Mark Larsen

Tom Shook

Wolfman Jack

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Question 10 of 10

10. What illness impacted Bob in the 1990s and 2000s? Hint

Lupus

Cancer

Multiple sclerosis

Hepatitis

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which of these cities did Bob host a radio show in the 1980s and 1990s?

Answer: Tampa, Florida

Bob worked in several different markets over the years. However, Bob attained his highest popularity in the Tampa Bay area.

2. Bob held a variety of jobs in radio before earning a place as host of his own show. Which of the following was one of them?

Answer: Music deejay

Bob worked for a while as a DJ on a country music station. He used the pseudonym Bobby Clifford.

3. What nickname did Bob acquire as a radio host in the 1990s?

Answer: Mad Dog

Bob would do untraditional things such as respond to rude people with long periods of total silence, or read a caller's phone number on the air. This earned him the cautionary epithet.

4. Which of these things became a feature of Bob's radio shows, starting in the 1980s and continuing for most of his career?

Answer: Arguing with callers

Bob was not the standard calm and universally friendly radio personality. He wasn't shy about expressing his opinion, and if the caller made the wrong impression on him, several minutes of intense feuding would ensue. This distinct nature helped Bob's show earn strong ratings during much of his career.

5. Bob hosted a show in Chicago from 1989-1991. What was the total value of his contract offer during that time?

Answer: $1.05-million over five years

Bob decided to do a show in Chicago, Illinois for a few years. When the station owners asked him to tone down his style, Bob resisted, leading to a bitter dispute and the early end of his contract.

6. In 1993, Bob embarked on yet another new show. Who became a frequent guest on this program?

Answer: News host Sharon Taylor

Bob often invited Taylor, the news anchor for WSUN, to appear on his show. The two would talk about things such as Thanksgiving dinner. Although Lassiter was known for his contrarian side, he also discussed aspects of daily life, such as his hobbies, and how to prepare your house to withstand a hurricane.

7. Bob's on-air persona was by turns combative and funny. Which of the following did not become a common topic of conversation on his show?

Answer: Going to the beach

Bob often talked about the hazards of investment. He also loved to talk about astronomy; he would help listeners decide on what makes a good telescope.

8. In the late 1990s, Bob began to openly discuss which topic, earning him the ire of station management?

Answer: His contract

In Tampa, Bob continued a habit that had irritated the owners of his previous stations as well. Lassiter shared with listeners the true details of his contract. This drew many calls to the station, the majority in support of Bob, but certainly did not make things any better with management themselves.

9. With what other radio host did Bob have a running feud?

Answer: Mark Larsen

Mark Larsen was a host of a political talk show. Lassiter would often pillory the man during his own broadcasts. One Larsen fan in particular called Lassiter's show every day, to pester him with graphic insults. Bob's fans were not intimidated, and the habit in fact became a favorite comic moment.

10. What illness impacted Bob in the 1990s and 2000s?

Answer: Cancer

Bob smoked heavily for many years. He also developed diabetes. Eventually he was diagnosed with cancer. The disease sapped his health, until he passed away on October 13, 2006. Rest in peace.

Source: Author neon000

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