Entertainment: Something in Common Trivia

121. Probably the greatest car chase in film history, Steve McQueen drove a Ford Mustang through the hills of San Francisco in "Bullitt" (1968). But what colour was the car?

From Quiz The Car is the Star!

Answer: Green

Whilst Steve McQueen was a very skilled driver, the car was actually driven by stuntman Bud Ekins, who also did the famous motorcycle sequence in "The Great Escape".

From Quiz Nurses from TV and Movies

Answer: Renee Zellweger

This wacky dark comedy had waitress Betty Sizemore falling in love with a soap opera star (Greg Kinnear) and traumatized into thinking she was a nurse, after the horrific murder of her husband. Along with Ms. Zellweger were Morgan Freeman and Chris Rock playing the "bad guys", Charlie and Wesley. In that same year, Renee Zellweger also played the role of Irene Waters in "Me, Myself & Irene" co-starring Jim Carrey.

From Quiz Always a Bridesmaid

Answer: It's a Wonderful Life

The less well remembered film "The Best Years of Our Lives" stole most of the honours at the 19th Academy Awards. Frederic March from "Best Years of Our Lives" even beat out Jimmy Stewart in what may be the most famous role of his career. Oh well... Laurence Olivier's "Henry V" was also shut out that year!

From Quiz Golfing Around in Entertainment

Answer: "Ray, you are not gay."

In the second season Ray suffered from an anxiety attack while golfing. He actually went to a doctor, not knowing what the attack was. The doctor suggested he play more golf. Kevin James, from "King of Queens" was a guest star on this episode too.

From Quiz Nuclear Holocaust at the Movies

Answer: The War Game

'The War Game' was made by documentary maker Peter Watkins, who had produced an award winning 'mockumentary' about the Battle of Culloden a few years before. It should have been shown on the 20th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima in 1965 but was withdrawn at the last moment, ostensibly because the 'effect of the film has been judged by the BBC to be too horrifying for the medium of broadcasting', but actually due to political pressure from the Civil Service who did not want attention drawn to the UK's lack of adequate Civil Defence. Although black and white and clearly belonging to another era, it still has considerable power even today. Clips of it exist on Youtube and are definitely worth a look.

From Quiz Matheson's Greatest Hits

Answer: Duel

The driver of the truck becomes fixated on David Mann, the main character, and is determined to kill him. The attacker's motives are unknown and the driver himself stays unseen. He is a malevolent force more than a person.

From Quiz Let's Put a Smile on That Face

Answer: Russell Scott

"Happy Birf-day Chil-a-dren.": Blinky The Clown Russell Scott played the part of Blinky the Clown since the 1950s.

From Quiz TV & Movie Cars

Answer: Herbie

Herbie first appeared in the 1968 Disney movie "The Love Bug". He is known throughout many of his movies for sporting a large number 53 on his front bonnet and doors along with a racing stripe from front to back bumper. Herbie seems to have a mind of his own and takes everyone on wild adventures.

From Quiz Night of the Cyborgs

Answer: The Six-Million Dollar Man

Steve Austin (no, not the wrestler) was injured severely in a plane crash, and was rebuilt with bionics. Bonus credit for knowing it was both legs, his right arm, and his left eye.

From Quiz Cultural Compass Points

Answer: East

First broadcast in 1985, "EastEnders" (sic) became one of the most popular soaps on British TV. It was set in a fictional area of East London and was noted for gritty storylines.

From Quiz One Word Titles

Answer: Borat

"Borat" was written by Sasha Baron Cohen who also starred in the title role; it is about a TV reporter from Kazakhstan who comes to the U.S. with a documentary crew to report on "the greatest country in the world." Cohen also did the "Da Ali G Show" on TV and the 2009 film "Bruno". The subtitle for "Borat" was "Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan".

From Quiz Everything But the Boy

Answer: Kevin

Grossing over $500,000,000 upon its release in 1990, "Home Alone" became the Christmas release of its year. In the movie, the extended McCallister family plans to fly to Paris for the Christmas break. On a busy departure morning, they accidentally forget Kevin at home. Kate McCallister (played by Catherine O'Hara) ends up trying to make it home before Christmas morning while Kevin stays at home and attempts to prevent the neighbourhood robbers from invading his house. Macaulay Culkin starred as Kevin in the film and its sequel: "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York". Director Chris Columbus later filmed "Mrs. Doubtfire" and two "Harry Potter" films.

From Quiz The Doctor Will See You Now

Answer: Marcus Welby

I remember watching the series "Marcus Welby, M.D." every week. Robert Young was excellent in his role as a family practice physician. He brought warmth to the character, much like he did in an earlier series "Father Knows Best". James Brolin played Dr. Steven Kiley. The show drew criticism from critics and the public for airing episodes with the themes of homosexuality and pedophilia. This in turn led to a debate over censorship and the media.

From Quiz The Loyalty of J.J. Abrams

Answer: Jennifer Garner

Jennifer Garner snagged the lead role of CIA agent Sydney Bristow in "Alias." Although she appeared in only 3 episodes of "Felicity," she must have made a big impression on Abrams because she starred as Sydney on "Alias" for an impressive 105 episodes.

From Quiz Cop the Connection!

Answer: Van der Valk

Barry Foster did have a supporting role in "The Sweeney", but it was as tough Dutch cop Piet Van der Valk that he made his name on British TV screens. He died at the age of 74 in 2001. A number of films were made using the Van der Valk character, but introducing other actors such as Bryan Marshall and Frank Finlay in the title role.

From Quiz Beyond "The Mary Tyler Moore Show"

Answer: "Just Men!"

Created by Rick Rosner, who is better known as the creator of "CHiPs", "Just Men!" featured two female contestants answering questions on the lifestyles of seven male celebrities. Whoever won the main game got a chance to win a car in the bonus round. White was the first woman to win the Daytime Emmy as a game-show host, which is fitting considering she was married to longtime "Password" host Allen Ludden, who she met on that show, for 18 years.

From Quiz "The Breakfast Club" In Pop Culture

Answer: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Two

"The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Two" is a big-budget 1986 horror film. It is banned in Sweden, Germany, Norway and Singapore. It was banned for twenty years in Australia. when it was submitted to the MPAA, it was given an X rating, which is why it was released as 'unrated'.

From Quiz "Flowers For Algernon" in Pop Culture

Answer: Feather

Nujabes is a Japanese hip-hop artsit. The song "Feather" is on his 2005 album "Modal Soul."

From Quiz Detectives In Fiction

Answer: Arkady Vasilevich Renko

Arkady Renko was the tragic hero of a series of novels by Martin Cruz Smith including: 'Gorky Park', 'Polar Star', 'Red Square', 'Havana Bay' and 'Dogs Eat Wolves'. The stories were set against a backdrop of the communist and post communist systems in Russia (and Cuba). A gripping detective novel involving, KGB, murder, smuggling, love and betrayal, 'Gorky Park' was critically acclaimed in both the novel and film versions. The 1983 movie was adapted by Dennis Potter and starred William Hurt as Renko, Lee Marvin, Brian Dennehy, Ian Bannon and Joanna Pacula. Pasha Pavlovich was Renko's assistant investigator, Sergei Pribluda was a KGB Major who hindered Renko's investigation and eventually arrested and interogated him. In the later novels Renko and Prublida became friends. Feodor Golodkin, played by Alexi Sale was a KGB informant.

From Quiz The Three Musketeers

Answer: Planchet

Despite the fact that, in the most famous movies based on the original book, only D'Artagnan's valet was used, all four Musketeers had valets in the book. Keenan Wynn played Planchet in the Gene Kelly/Lana Turner film, and Roy Kinnear, Richard Lester's court jester, played him in the '74 version, considered the best by far.

From Quiz Howdy Partner, or Should I Say Duo? - 2!

Answer: Smokey and the Bandit

Burt Reynolds played the Bandit, Bo Darville, in this cute comedy back in 1977. The Frog, played by Sally Field, was supposed to marry Junior, but escaped at the last minute. Buford T. Justice was not up to seeing his son stood up at the altar and was out for "justice!" Junior was not the smartest man in the world and Buford was quite sure that, "there's no way, no WAY that you came from my loins", as he said to his son in the movie. Gleason and Reynolds were the best team around.

From Quiz U.S. Presidents in Film and TV

Answer: George Grizzard

While Daniels is famous for his portrayal of Adams on Broadway and film in the movie "1776", he portrayed John Quincy Adams in the mini-series.

From Quiz Spies

Answer: In a chess piece

Billy Wilder's very fine film starred William Holden. (I don't want to kill the movie for you if you haven't seen it.) Peter Graves co-starred.

From Quiz I Don't Know Him From Adam

Answer: Adam Bede in the George Eliot novel

The story of Adam Bede is really the story of Hetty Sorrel, an innocent on the make. She thinks that land-owner Arthur Donnithorne will marry her, has an illegitimate child by him which she kills and is transported for life. Adam Bede finds solace with worthy Dinah Morris.

From Quiz Shall We Be Nosy?

Answer: Barbra Streisand

Barbra is not only known for her "nose" but also her long beautiful nails. Barbra mentioned one time, that she "arrived in Hollywood without having my nose fixed, my teeth capped, or my name changed..." Barbra won her first Oscar and Golden Globe for her role in "Funny Girl". She won her first Emmy for "Outstanding Individual Achievements in Entertainment with "My Name Is Barbra". Another joke from "Roxanne" - "Everybody take cover. She's going to blow."

From Quiz Women in Pants

Answer: Barbra Streisand

Many people consider this film to be the crowning moment in Streisand's career. She also directed the movie. It was nominated for several academy awards and Streisand was disappointed when the film was shut-out.

From Quiz Fictional Characters Based on Real People

Answer: Elia Kazan

Kazan spoke out -- and took some heat. In the movie, Brando "speaks out" against Lee J. Cobb - and pays a price for doing so.

From Quiz 10 Degrees of Martin Sheen

Answer: Spin City

Michael J. Fox played Michael Flaherty on "Spin City" from 1996 until 2000. Charlie Sheen came on the show and played Charlie Crawford from 2000 until 2002. "Spin City" revolved around the day to day operations of the mayor of New York's office.

From Quiz 10 Degrees of Michael J. Fox

Answer: Some Kind of Wonderful

Personally, I doubt that Eric Stoltz' character would really have chosen Mary Stuart Masterson's freakish tomboy over Lea Thompson's pretty little rich girl, but, it's the movies.

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