The Seven Dwarfs: Happy Trivia Quiz

Answer: No, No, Nanette

Neither "I Want to be Happy" nor "Tea for Two" were in the pre-Broadway run of "No, No, Nanette", but were added for its Chicago run and became its most popular numbers. The musical had a very successful Broadway revival in 1971, with a substantially re-written book by Burt Shevelove.

Question posed by stedman.

Answer: Bhutan

Coined in 1972 by the Kingdom of Bhutan's fourth Dragon King, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the GNH has its roots firmly grounded in the ideals of Buddhism. The four pillars of the GNH are the promotion of sustainable development, conservation of the natural environment, preservation and promotion of cultural values and establishment of good governance.

suitcasemurphy, happiest when making music that makes others happy, was more than happy to contribute here.

Answer: They're Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!

"They're Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa" was written by Jerry Samuels, also known as Napoleon XIV. It was released in July 1966. The song is about an insane dog owner who is having delusions of being carried off to a mental institution, which is referred to as "Happy Home" or "Funny Farm".

The interesting information was provided by mask100 while the question was posed by annaheldfan.

Answer: Judy Garland

Despite the happy face, Garland was battling her own personal demons. She had to work with a hypnotist just to finish the film. It would be her last picture with MGM as they released her from contract later that same year. She returned for a time to her roots, starring in a successful vaudeville show, before Warner Brothers came calling and she returned to acting.

Attributed by TemptressToo, who is happiest when spending time on a ski lift high in the North Carolina mountains. After which, snuggled close to the fireplace with a latte and some classic movies.

Answer: Happy Days

"Happy Days" was a sitcom about the Cunninghams and their "greaser" friend, Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli.

Ron Howard played Richie Cunningham; he has become one of Hollywood's elite directors and producers, with movies like "The Da Vinci Code," "Apollo 13," "Splash" and "Cocoon" in his credits.

Henry Winkler played Fonzie, who started out as a secondary character, but because of his popularity received top billing in 1980. He has continued acting in movies and on TV, and occasionally directs and produces.

Marion Ross and Tom Bosley played Richie's parents, Marion and Howard Cunningham. Erin Moran played his sister, Joannie.

Some notable guest stars from the series:

Heather O'Rourke (of "Poltergeist" fame) played a character named Heather for twelve episodes when she was only seven years old.

Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams played Laverne and Shirley for five episodes and then were spun off into their own show.

Clint Howard (Ron's younger brother) was in two episodes.

Robin Williams guest starred as 'Mork' in two episodes. All of his dialogue was improvised.

Richard Moll (Bull, from "Night Court"), Lyle Waggoner, and Rita Wilson (Tom Hanks' wife) were each in two episodes.

Tom Hanks was in one episode as an old rival of Fonzie's.

This question was submitted by SilverMoonsong, who is very happy when she has her coffee and any episode of "Doctor Who" with the Ninth Doctor. Before her coffee, she looks like 'Tard, the Grumpy Cat.' :(

Answer: Captain Sensible

Captain Sensible, birth name Raymond Burns, co-founded The Damned in 1976 before leaving to go solo. "Happy Talk" was his most successful recording as either a band member or a solo artist.
The song came from the Rogers and Hammerstein musical "South Pacific" of 1949. Ella Fitzgerald covered it on the Decca album "Miss Ella Fitzgerald & Mr Gordon Jenkins Invite You to Listen and Relax" in 1955.

This question was posed by darksplash, who is at his most happy while cruising the ski slopes of his favourite Alpine resort (Meribel) or while relaxing with a fine pint of bitter in his favourite Edinburgh bar (The St Vincent). Since those two things only happen two weeks a year, he is not very happy for the other 50.

Answer: The US Declaration of Independence

The quotation, which gives happiness equal weight to existence and freedom, is the second sentence of the thirteen American colonies' declaration of independence from the United Kingdom. Its date - July 4, 1776 - sets the celebration of the national holiday of the United States every year. However, despite the esteem that it enjoys in the U.S., the Declaration does not have the force of law.

The document was primarily written by Thomas Jefferson, a scholar and polymath who had a marvelous way with words. The very first clause is justly famous, too: "When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another ..."

It should always be noted, however, that Jefferson's fine words of freedom have a tragically ironic undertone; the man was a slaveowner, and not a kind one.

CellarDoor holds this text to be self-evidently hers.

Answer: Happy Valley

In Dr Johnson's novel of 1759, Rasselas, the crown prince of Abyssinia, is shut up in "the happy valley" where he must remain until he mounts the throne. Growing bored, he escapes with his sister in search of true happiness in the outside world. Eventually they realize that their quest is futile and return to their homeland.

The Happy Valley racecourse in Hong Kong was first opened in 1845 and is now one of the world's great horse-racing venues, owned by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, with meetings on most Wednesdays.

In Kenya, Happy Valley was a popular nickname for an area of the Wanjohi Valley, occupied in colonial days by rich British expatriates. Their lifestyle attracted opprobrium in Britain after a sensational murder trail in 1941, which inspired the film "White Mischief".

TabbyTom was happy to add this question.

Answer: Bobby McFerrin

McFerrin's US number one single was recorded a capella - all the sounds on that recording come from the talented Mr. McFerrin's mouth and body.

Author ertrum likes the song, but still worries.

Answer: Because it was spelled that way on his son's daycare center on a mural

The word "Happyness" was how it was spelled on a mural in the film in front of his son's daycare center in Chinatown, San Francisco. During Gardner's tough year of sleeping in public restrooms with a small child while getting his qualifications to be a stockbroker, this word becomes symbolic. Actor Will Smith studied Gardner at work and Jaden Smith, his son played his son in the film.

This happy question comes from quiz author Bruyere who is happiest while flying kites and interacting with children.