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Quiz about Bruce Forsyths Life and Career

Bruce Forsyth's Life and Career Quiz

One of the most versatile and long standing British entertainers, there isn't a lot Bruce can't do.

A multiple-choice quiz by satguru. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
satguru

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
257,910

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
291

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Best known for his catchphrases, which one of these isn't a Brucie one? Hint

I'm in charge

Give us a twirl

Here pussy pussy!

I heard that

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Question 2 of 10

2. Bruce Forsyth is the name he uses professionally, but which bit has been removed from his surname? Hint

Jackson

Nothing

Jones

Johnson

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1991 he did the voiceover for a children's cartoon. What was the name of the bird in the title? Hint

Wibbly Wobbly

Fiddley Foodle

Tinky Winky

Yankee Doodle

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Question 4 of 10

4. Besides entertainment, what game did Bruce frequently play in front of large audiences? Hint

snooker

bowls

darts

golf

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these is Bruce NOT known for? Hint

Song and dance man

Artist

Pianist

Actor

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Question 6 of 10

6. One of Bruce's trademark catchphrases is: "You don't get anything for ______ . " Hint

nothing

a pair

free

sixpence

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Question 7 of 10

7. One of Bruce's trademark catchphrases is: "Let's see the scores on the ______ , dears." Hint

boards

floors

doors

drawers

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Question 8 of 10

8. Bruce released a single in 1968 which reached the UK top ten.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was Bruce's first professional job as a performer? Hint

Wrestler

TV presenter

Classical pianist

Song, dance and accordion act

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Question 10 of 10

10. Although associated with London, where are his family's roots? Hint

Wales

Australia

Ireland

Scotland

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Best known for his catchphrases, which one of these isn't a Brucie one?

Answer: I heard that

"I'm in charge" was his earliest, when hosting Saturday Night at the Palladium. "Give us a twirl" was directed at Anthea Redfern, his assistant on "The Generation Game" which he hosted from 1971-7 and 1990-94, who also became his second wife, and "Here pussy pussy" was from an early Generation Game episode when the contestant said they had a deaf cat and he shouted out "Here pussy pussy!" Somehow he still managed to use it since.

2. Bruce Forsyth is the name he uses professionally, but which bit has been removed from his surname?

Answer: Johnson

He was born Bruce Joseph Forsyth-Johnson on 22nd February 1928.

3. In 1991 he did the voiceover for a children's cartoon. What was the name of the bird in the title?

Answer: Fiddley Foodle

The Fiddley Foodle Bird's full name is actually the Fiddley Foodle Bim Bam Boodle Oo-diddly Doodle Oodle Bird, as announced in each programme.

4. Besides entertainment, what game did Bruce frequently play in front of large audiences?

Answer: golf

Bruce has always liked playing golf, and was a regular, even beyond the age of 70, on the pro-celebrity circuit. He used to be famous for playing with his two other comedian friends, Kenny Lynch and Jimmy Tarbuck.

5. Which of these is Bruce NOT known for?

Answer: Artist

Though nowadays best known for his presenting, he began as a pianist/accordionist, singer and dancer, adding presenting and acting as part of his growing repertoire. His big personality and quick tongue made him an ideal presenter as he can think of a funny comment in seconds and as he said, likes to be in charge.

6. One of Bruce's trademark catchphrases is: "You don't get anything for ______ . "

Answer: a pair

Though only stating part of the rules, it became another catchphrase in Bruce's "Play your Cards Right" series (1980-87, 1994-99, 2002), if the player, after being asked the other catchphrase "Higher or lower?" pulled the same number card they lost out, and Bruce stated "You don't get anything for a pair".

7. One of Bruce's trademark catchphrases is: "Let's see the scores on the ______ , dears."

Answer: doors

"Let's see the scores on the doors, dears."

8. Bruce released a single in 1968 which reached the UK top ten.

Answer: False

In 1968 he released two singles, "Star" and "I'm Backing Britain" but neither did very well. He has released a number of other singles, including one named after one of his favourite catchphrases, called "Didn't He Do well", and an EP called "I'm In Charge". But none have done well in the charts and despite many attempts was never well known as a recording artist.

9. What was Bruce's first professional job as a performer?

Answer: Song, dance and accordion act

Billed at the age of 14 as "Boy Bruce, the mighty atom" he worked hard for many years touring the country until he was spotted working with fellow comedian Dickie Henderson and chosen to host "Sunday Night at the London Palladium" (1955-67 and 1972-3) in 1958, which he hosted for three years although his first appearance on TV was in 1939 on a talent show called "Come and Be Televised" on the BBC.

10. Although associated with London, where are his family's roots?

Answer: Scotland

The name should give it away, he is reputed to be a descendant of the Scottish botanist William Forsyth, but does talk about his origins in some interviews as Scottish despite being born and bred in North London.

Source: Author satguru

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