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1.
  Life and Career of Wolfman Jack   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The late, legendary Wolfman Jack was a radio pioneer and icon. This quiz will challenge your knowledge of the howling disc jockey.
Average, 10 Qns, shanteyman, Dec 04 08
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shanteyman
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  Famous Disc Jockeys   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Famous Disc Jockeys of Today and Yesterday: someone once said disc jockeys 'sort of lived in the airwaves for the people'. Here is a quiz about some of the more famous voices of the airwaves.
Average, 15 Qns, Oddball, Jan 22 09
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Oddball
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  Imus In The Morning    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The "father" of shock-jock radio, Imus has been a radio chameleon, morphing from top-40 music DJ, into a skit-based wacky morning-show host, into an irreverant current events/interview/talk-show host. What do you know about the I-Man?
Average, 10 Qns, bigsouthern, Jan 13 08
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What do you know about the Doctor of Democracy, having more fun than a human being should be allowed? Enjoy this quiz adoption about the life of the late, great Rush Limbaugh.
Average, 10 Qns, TemptressToo, Dec 29 21
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TemptressToo
Dec 29 21
129 plays
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  Bob Lassiter    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Radio host Bob Lassiter was a distinctive presence on the airwaves for two decades. Here's a quiz about him.
Average, 10 Qns, neon000, Jan 13 08
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neon000 gold member
171 plays
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  All About Rush Limbaugh    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about, "Rush Limbaugh." He is the #1 radio talk show host. This quiz includes a mixture of multiple choice, true or false, and fill in the blank.
Tough, 10 Qns, Angela8969, Feb 20 22
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Angela8969
Feb 20 22
433 plays
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  Stephanie Miller    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Stephanie Miller is a political commentator and talk show host. Here is a quiz about her. Thanks, I hope you enjoy.
Average, 10 Qns, neon000, Apr 17 10
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neon000 gold member
166 plays
8.
  Bob and Tom    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is Funtrivia's first quiz for the nationally syndicated radio show "Bob and Tom".
Average, 10 Qns, trauner, Jun 14 11
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trauner
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  Mike Malloy    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This bold and witty radio host has provided fearless political commentary on the airwaves for over twenty years. Here is a quiz on his life and career. Hope you enjoy. Thanks.
Average, 10 Qns, neon000, Jan 13 08
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neon000 gold member
175 plays
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  Paul Harvey    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Paul Harvey is one of America's most iconic radio broadcasters.
Average, 10 Qns, GoodVibe, Jan 17 09
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GoodVibe gold member
281 plays
trivia question Quick Question
What nickname did Bob acquire as a radio host in the 1990s?

From Quiz "Bob Lassiter"




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  Who is Glenn Beck?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Glenn Beck is a radio and television talk show host. How much do you know about him?
Average, 10 Qns, lynnstigger, Sep 01 09
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lynnstigger
266 plays
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  Dr. Laura    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz will test your knowledge of top rated radio talk show host Dr. Laura.
Tough, 10 Qns, tulsaguy, Jan 13 08
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tulsaguy
374 plays
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  Rush Limbaugh Quiz for Experts    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ditto Heads shouldn't have much trouble. I will try to make it challenging.
Tough, 10 Qns, awaytome, Jan 13 08
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US Radio DJs Trivia Questions

1. In 2008, Miller began to use a certain song as the theme for her radio show. What was it?

From Quiz
Stephanie Miller

Answer: "Walking on Sunshine," Katrina and the Waves

This was a reaction to President Barack Obama's victory in the 2008 election. Prior to that, Miller opened the show with "We're Not Gonna Take It," by Twisted Sister. On April 8, 2010, Katrina Leskanich, lead singer of Katrina and the Waves, appeared as a guest on the Stephanie Miller show, to a very warm reception.

2. Glenn Beck was born in which American state?

From Quiz Who is Glenn Beck?

Answer: Washington

Glenn Beck was born in Mount Vernon, Washington in 1964. He graduated from high school in Bellingham, Washington.

3. What city is Paul Harvey's birthplace?

From Quiz Paul Harvey

Answer: Tulsa

Paul Harvey Aurandt was born on September 4, 1918. His father was a civilian employee of the Tulsa Police Department who was killed by four armed robbers in 1921.

4. For what television network was Mike a writer in the 1980s?

From Quiz Mike Malloy

Answer: CNN

He worked for the station from 1984 to 1987. The channel's offices are located in Atlanta, Georgia.

5. What is Rush Limbaugh's birthdate?

From Quiz All About Rush Limbaugh

Answer: January 12, 1951

Rush Hudson Limbaugh was born at 6:50 A.M. CST, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, which is a city southeast of Missouri, and south southeast of St. Louis. His grandfather was Rush Hudson Limbaugh, Sr., who died at the age of 103. He was the oldest practicing attorney at the time of his death, in the USA. Rush is known to have two nicknames, "El Rushbo," and "Rusty," which his family started calling him. Rush also has a brother named David. In 1969, Rush graduated from Central High School, and also Southwest Missouri State University.

6. What is Doctor Laura's last name?

From Quiz Dr. Laura

Answer: Schlessinger

Just a side note about her name - the "Dr." portion applies to her because she has a Ph.D. in physiology, not psychology. She was also a licensed marriage and family therapist for ten years.

7. What is Imus' full name?

From Quiz Imus In The Morning

Answer: John Donald Imus, Jr.

"Mr. Imus" to all the little people, the "I-Man" to his toadies.

8. Rush has a physical handicap. What is it?

From Quiz Rush Limbaugh

Answer: Deafness

Rush's hearing was partially restored with a cochlear implant.

9. Among a series of liberal diatribes, author John K. Wilson published a book about Rush Limbaugh calling him, "The most __________ man in America," a title the Rush ultimately embraced.

From Quiz Harmless Loveable Little Fuzzball - Rush Limbaugh

Answer: dangerous

The book, "The Most Dangerous Man in America: Rush Limbaugh's Assault on Reason" was published in March 2011. The book highlights Limbaugh's PT Barnum-like approach to talk radio entertainment as the nation's most-listened-to personality on talk radio.

10. For many years, the headquarters of Stephanie's show was Los Angeles. In 2009, she decided to split her time between that city and one other. What was the other?

From Quiz Stephanie Miller

Answer: New York City

Miller described her L.A. schedule as "waking up at stupid o'clock and going to bed at insane o'clock." Her New York apartment and the issues that went with it, from dog walking to dealing with her landlords, made for frequent discussions on the show.

11. Glenn Beck's parents owned what type of business?

From Quiz Who is Glenn Beck?

Answer: Bakery

Glenn grew up helping his father in the bakery business. This is probably where he got his love for donuts!

12. What station did Paul get his start?

From Quiz Paul Harvey

Answer: KVOO

KVOO was the predecessor of KFAQ. In 2002, the call letters KVOO went to a country station. Harvey also worked at KOMA in Oklahoma City and KXOK in Saint Louis.

13. Wolfman Jack began his on-air radio career in Virginia. Which moniker did he first use while broadcasting?

From Quiz Life and Career of Wolfman Jack

Answer: Daddy Jules

In 1960 Newport News, Virginia, AM radio station WYOU-AM gave Robert Smith his first radio slot. Prior to getting his assignment in Newport News he had to obtain a FCC license. When he finally got a regular slot he called himself "Daddy Jules".

14. What does Rush refer to himself as?

From Quiz All About Rush Limbaugh

Answer: Republican

In 1992, Pat Buchanan asked him to be his running mate. Rush turned him down.

15. What phrase does Dr. Laura say at the end of every hour?

From Quiz Dr. Laura

Answer: "Now, go do the right thing."

This is the main theme of here entire show - doing the RIGHT thing. She used to say, "Now, go take on the day."

16. Where is Imus originally from?

From Quiz Imus In The Morning

Answer: Perris, California

John Donald, Jr. was born and raised in Perris, Ca. During the summer, the Imuses would go to his grandfather's Willows Ranch [about 50 miles outside of Prescott, Arizona.] and work on the 35 thousand acre cattle ranch. His family moved to Scottsdale, Az. and later settled in Prescott during his high school years. Imus' second-most-famous radio gig was in Cleveland, Ohio. Imus has been a fixture on New York City radio station 660-AM [WNBC/WFAN] since 1971.

17. Who heads the legal wing of the Limbaugh Institute for Advanced Conservative Studies?

From Quiz Rush Limbaugh

Answer: Mark Levin

"The Great One".

18. Beaumont, TX disc jockey J. P. Richardson wrote 'Running Bear' for his friend Johnny Preston and performed his own song, 'Chantilly Lace' into the music charts. His nickname was ___________ ?

From Quiz Famous Disc Jockeys

Answer: The Big Bopper

It was Richardson who chartered the plane that took Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and himself to their deaths on Feb. 3, 1959 in a crash near Clear Lake, IA.

19. Hailing from a small conclave situated on the edge of the Mississippi River in southeast Missouri, where was Limbaugh born?

From Quiz Harmless Loveable Little Fuzzball - Rush Limbaugh

Answer: Cape Girardeau

Born January 12, 1951, Rush Hudson Limbaugh III was born into a family of prominent Missouri politicians and attorneys. Rush graduated from Cape Girardeau Central High School in 1969 and spent a few semesters at Southeast Missouri State University (also in Cape Girardeau) before abandoning formal education for a career in talk radio.

20. Bob Kevoian is a lifelong fan of the which baseball team? (Note: He is noted for wearing a version of their team hat every day of his career.)

From Quiz Bob and Tom

Answer: Los Angeles Dodgers

Despite his love of the Dodgers, Kevoian is friends with longtime Reds announcer Marty Brennaman and enjoys attending Spring Training in Arizona.

21. On Wednesdays, Miller invited what actor and comedian to appear as a guest on the show?

From Quiz Stephanie Miller

Answer: Hal Sparks

The feature was called "Hump Days with Hal." Among many career highlights for Sparks was his acclaimed role on the U.S. version of the show "Queer as Folk."

22. How did Glenn break into his radio career?

From Quiz Who is Glenn Beck?

Answer: He won a contest for DJ for one hour.

Glenn won a local contest to be DJ for one hour and was eventually offered a part time job. This included Christian radio, rock and country.

23. What branch of the military did Harvey serve in during World War II?

From Quiz Paul Harvey

Answer: Air Force

Harvey served in 1943 and 1944. Before enlisting, he covered the Navy fleet in Hawaii. He left Hawaii shortly before the attack on Pearl Harbor.

24. In which city did Wolfman Jack relocate in 1962 and broadcast under the name of "Big Smith"?

From Quiz Life and Career of Wolfman Jack

Answer: Shreveport, Louisiana

Shreveport station KCIJ took Smith on board where he broadcast under the name of "Big Smith" for a short time while he began developing his Wolfman Jack persona. Later that year he was hired by radio entrepreneur Ramon Bosquez to broadcast from XERB-AM out of Rosarito Beach in Mexico. The station featured a high powered transmitter and Wolfman Jack was allowed free reign to develop his dedication lines, sound effects and programming. He became famous for broadcasting the on-air hi-jinks when callers came on the line and soon developed a widespread and loyal following. If weather conditions were right the 50,000 watt signal could be heard as far away as Canada, New England and New York.

25. What was the first radio station on which Mike hosted his own show?

From Quiz Mike Malloy

Answer: WSB, Atlanta

Mike was born in 1943. Among his interests are music and literature; on special occasions he may read from books such as "1984."

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

From Quiz Bob Lassiter

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.

27. Who was Rush married to the third time?

From Quiz All About Rush Limbaugh

Answer: Marta

In 1977, Rush married a woman, whose name is unknown, and divorced her in 1980. In 1983, Rush married a woman named Michelle, and divorced her in 1990. In 1994, Rush married his third wife, Marta.

28. When was Dr. Laura born?

From Quiz Dr. Laura

Answer: January 16, 1947

She was born in Brooklyn, NY.

29. What is the name of Imus' brother?

From Quiz Imus In The Morning

Answer: Fred

Fred, a regular on the Imus show, is Don's younger brother by about two years. He has been, among other things, an antique car restorer [specializing in 1957 Chevys], a Ranger in the U.S. Army, a recording artist, an auto-body-repair supply company salesman/proprietor, a DJ, a country music songwriter [lyricist for the 1976 #1 country music hit and song of the year "I Don't Want To Have To Marry You", co-written with Phil Sweet and recorded by Jim Ed Brown and Helen Cornelius], and a rancher.

30. Rush says: "As long as I am here, it doesn't matter _________" ?

From Quiz Rush Limbaugh

Answer: where here is.

Rush delivers his program from different locales. Doesn't matter where, as long as the program airs.

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