Entertainment Can Be Colorful Trivia Quiz

Answer: Red River Valley

"The Grapes Of Wrath", based on John Steinbeck's novel of the same name, follows the Joad family who lost their home in Oklahoma in the Great Depression as they become migrant workers on an arduous trek to California. "Red River Valley" also was the theme for the film "The Ox-Bow Incident" and for the radio serial "Our Gal Sunday" that aired on CBS from 1937-1959.

Answer: Green Hornet

The "Green Hornet" aired from 1936-1950, and briefly returned in 1952. It was adapted into two movie serials (1940 and 1941). It first appeared in comic books in 1940, and on television in 1966. By day Reid was the publisher of the newspaper "Daily Sentinel"; at night Reid became the Green Hornet. Accompanied by masked partner Kato, who drove the amazing car "Black Beauty," he was considered a criminal by the police.

But he infiltrated the underworld and left evil-doers and evidence for the police.

Answer: Blue Velvet

"Blue Velvet" was also recorded by: The Clovers, an R&B group, in 1954; Arthur Prysock and, separately, Trini Lopez, both in 1963; and Brenda Lee (1964). Since then, it has been recorded by such artists as Jimmy Velvet, Leon Ware, Barry Manilow, Jason Donovan, and Lana Del Rey.

Answer: She Wore A Yellow Ribbon

"She Wore A Yellow Ribbon" starred John Wayne as a soon-to-retire US Cavalry Captain (Nathan Brittles) who is assigned to lead his troop on one last complicated mission. At the same time, he is to deal with a breakout from an Indian reservation and escort the wife and niece of his commanding officer to an eastbound stage.

The film also stars Joanne Dru, John Agar, Ben Johnson, Harry Carey, Jr., and Mildred Natwick. It was filmed in Monument Valley, part of the Navajo reservation along the Arizona-Utah border.

Answer: Green Acres

"Green Acres" aired on CBS from 1965-1971. Oliver Wendell Douglas (Albert), a lawyer in NYC, moves to the country to satisfy his dream of being a farmer. His wife Lisa (Gabor) most unwillingly leaves the upscale city life she adores. The clash between urban and rural is at the center of the comedy. Supporting characters include Fred and Doris Ziffel and their "son" Arnold the pig.

Answer: True

On the morning of January 15, 1947, the nude body of Elizabeth Short was found in two pieces in a vacant lot in Los Angeles. William Randolph Hearst's newspapers, the "Los Angeles Herald-Express" and the "Los Angeles Examiner", sensationalized the case, turning the black tailored suit she was last seen wearing into a tight skirt and sheer blouse, and calling her an adventuress who stalked Hollywood Boulevard, leading her to be named the "Black Dahlia." Although there were many suspects, and over fifty people confessed, the case was never solved.

The film is drawn from the novel "The Black Dahlia" by James Ellroy. Does the film name a killer? You'll need to watch it.

Answer: The Red Skelton Show

"The Red Skelton Show" featured sketches involving such characters created by Skelton as: "Freddie The Freeloader," a hobo with a heart of gold; "Clem Kadiddlehopper", an innocent country hick; and "Cauliflower McPugg", a punch-drunk boxer. Guest stars included Amanda Blake, John Wayne, Jack Benny, Carol Channing, Diana Ross & The Supremes, George Raft, and Phyllis Diller.

In 1965, The Rolling Stones made their American TV debut on "The Red Skelton Show'.

Answer: True

"Orange Colored Sky," written in 1950 by Milton DeLugg and Willie Stein, was recorded by Nat "King" Cole with Stan Kenton's Orchestra in 1950 and was released by Capitol records. It reached Number Eleven on the Billboard Best Seller chart. It has been recorded by a number of artists, including Jerry Lester, Danny Kaye and Patty Andrews, Burt Ward, Alison Fraser, Paul Anka, and Lady Gaga.

Answer: The Black Museum

"The Black Museum" was a radio drama based on real cases from the files of Scotland Yard's Black Museum. Hosted by Orson Welles, it was aired in the United States only from January 1, 1952 to December 31, 1952. Scotland Yard's Black Museum has existed since 1874.

Answer: Red Ryder

"Red Ryder," created by Stephen Slesinger and Fred Harman, added radio, films, and television to his comic book origins. On his horse Thunder, he and Little Beaver, astride Papoose, fought the forces of evil for over 25 years.