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Liza with a Z Trivia Quiz

Liza Minnelli, the daughter of show-biz legends, has earned stardom in her own right. This quiz is a miscellany of questions about her life & work.

A multiple-choice quiz by Buck_Le. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Buck_Le

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
345,393

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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284

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Question 1 of 10

1. Although it is often claimed that Liza was first glimpsed onscreen in "Easter Parade" (1948), her screen debut is generally considered to be an appearance in which of her mother's films? Hint

Summer Stock

In the Good Old Summertime

Words and Music

The Pirate

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Question 2 of 10

2. Liza starred in the final film directed by her father, Vincente Minnelli, in 1976. Name the film, which was set in Rome. Hint

Goodbye Charlie

The Sterile Cuckoo

A Matter of Time

The Sandpiper

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these American entertainment awards has Liza won? Hint

Oscar and Grammy

Oscar, Emmy, Grammy and Tony

Emmy , Grammy and Tony

Tony and Grammy

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Question 4 of 10

4. Liza's comedic chops were on display in her role as the sometimes vertigo-afflicted Lucille Austero in this zany ensemble sitcom that aired 2003-2006. What is this cult classic show? Hint

Andy Richter Controls the Universe

After You've Gone

Arrested Development

All About the Andersons

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who of the following was NOT one of Liza's spouses? Hint

Peter Allen

David Gest

Tracy Everitt

Jack Haley, Jr.

6. Liza's godmother was this songwriter/singer/actress/author, perhaps best known for her creation of a series of children's books starring Eloise, who is said to be partly based on the young Liza. Hint

Hilary Knight

June Allyson

Kay Thompson

Judy Blume

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Question 7 of 10

7. Did you know Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli both played Dorothy Gale of Kansas? Unlike her mother's role, Liza only provided the voice in an animated sequel to 1939's "The Wizard of Oz." What was it called? Hint

The Wonderful World of Oz

Return to Oz

Journey Back to Oz

Dorothy in the Emerald City

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Question 8 of 10

8. If Liza is closely associated with any songwriters, it is this duo whose songs she has sung on stage, screen and in concert for decades. Who are they? Hint

Bacharach and David

Kander and Ebb

Rodgers and Hammerstein

Leiber and Stoller

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Question 9 of 10

9. What 2008 Billboard #1 pop song did Liza sing when she appeared as herself in the film "Sex and the City 2" (2010)? Hint

Beyonce's "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)"

Rihanna's "Take A Bow"

Katy Perry's "I Kissed a Girl"

Britney Spears' "Womanizer"

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Question 10 of 10

10. Like many stars of the '70s, Liza appeared on "The Muppet Show". In her 1979 appearance she sang a recent pop hit and a 1950s Broadway showstopper. What songs did she sing on the episode? Hint

"You Light Up My Life" / "Guys and Dolls"

"Time Passages" / "I Could Have Danced All Night"

"Copacabana" / "Everything's Coming Up Roses"

"Just the Way You Are" / "My Favorite Things"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Although it is often claimed that Liza was first glimpsed onscreen in "Easter Parade" (1948), her screen debut is generally considered to be an appearance in which of her mother's films?

Answer: In the Good Old Summertime

At the age of about a year and a half, she appeared at the very end of "In the Good Old Summertime," released in 1949, as the onscreen daughter of real-life mother Judy Garland.

2. Liza starred in the final film directed by her father, Vincente Minnelli, in 1976. Name the film, which was set in Rome.

Answer: A Matter of Time

In the film, Liza plays a hotel chambermaid who becomes a movie star. It also stars Ingrid Bergman, Charles Boyer and Isabella Rossellini.

3. Which of these American entertainment awards has Liza won?

Answer: Oscar, Emmy, Grammy and Tony

Minnelli belongs to a small group of performers who have earned all four major entertainment awards. Her mantle can boast a 1973 Emmy for her TV special "Liza with a 'Z'," a 1990 Grammy Living Legend Award, a 1973 Best Actress Oscar for "Cabaret," and three Tony awards: Best Actress in "Flora the Red Menace" (1965) and "The Act" (1978), plus a special 1974 award for "adding lustre to the Broadway season."

4. Liza's comedic chops were on display in her role as the sometimes vertigo-afflicted Lucille Austero in this zany ensemble sitcom that aired 2003-2006. What is this cult classic show?

Answer: Arrested Development

Liza was first choice to play Lucille 2 and executive producer (and friend) Ron Howard personally asked her to take the role. The rest is history!

5. Who of the following was NOT one of Liza's spouses?

Answer: Tracy Everitt

17-year-old Liza may have danced "Steam Heat" from "The Pajama Game" with Everitt on the Christmas episode of the Judy Garland Show in 1963, but they were never married.

Answer: Kay Thompson

Liza paid tribute to Thompson (1909-1998) by adding some songs from Thompson's own act into the set list of her 2007 tour. Hilary Knight is the (male) illustrator of the "Eloise" books.

Answer: Journey Back to Oz

This 1974 animated film also featured the voices of Mickey Rooney, Ethel Merman, Margaret Hamilton and Paul Lynde.

8. If Liza is closely associated with any songwriters, it is this duo whose songs she has sung on stage, screen and in concert for decades. Who are they?

Answer: Kander and Ebb

Liza won a Tony for her portrayal of the title character in John Kander & Fred Ebb's first collaboration, "Flora the Red Menace" (1965) and an Oscar for her work in the film version of "Cabaret" (1972) and has never looked back. Other Kander & Ebb tunes associated with Minnelli include "New York, New York" (1977), "Maybe This Time" (1972), and this quiz's title "Liza with a Z" (1972).

9. What 2008 Billboard #1 pop song did Liza sing when she appeared as herself in the film "Sex and the City 2" (2010)?

Answer: Beyonce's "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)"

Liza sings this song from Beyonce's "I Am...Sasha Fierce" album (2008).

10. Like many stars of the '70s, Liza appeared on "The Muppet Show". In her 1979 appearance she sang a recent pop hit and a 1950s Broadway showstopper. What songs did she sing on the episode?

Answer: "Copacabana" / "Everything's Coming Up Roses"

She sang Barry Manilow's "Copacabana" (1978) and "Everything's Coming Up Roses" from "Gypsy," first belted by Ethel Merman in 1959. Madeline Kahn and Mummenschanz also guested on the episode.

Source: Author Buck_Le

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