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Henry Mancini Trivia Quiz

This is dedicated to one of the best composers of film and television.

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

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Toucan

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194,866

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Henry Mancini's first television score was a western.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Moon River" also has a version in what type of dance? Hint

Rhumba

Lambada

Tango

Cha Cha

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Your Father's Feathers" is a sprightly tune from what movie? Hint

The Pink Panther

Breakfast At Tiffany's

Hatari

Charade

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Question 4 of 10

4. Mancini wrote all the theme music to the "Pink Panther" cartoon series.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which network news had an election theme song written by Henry Mancini? Hint

CBS

CNN

ABC

NBC

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Question 6 of 10

6. Mancini wrote the tune for the "CBS Radio Mystery Theatre".

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the name of his television series? Hint

Mancini And Company

Mancini And Friends

The Mancini Generation

The Henry Mancini Jazz Hour

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Question 8 of 10

8. Henry Mancini wrote the theme song to "The Bob Newhart Show".

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. What game show would mark Henry Mancini's last television contribution? Hint

Let's Make A Deal

The Joker's Wild

Tic Tac Dough

To Tell The Truth

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Question 10 of 10

10. Mancini's last movie score was for a drama.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Henry Mancini's first television score was a western.

Answer: False

It's a spy show, "Peter Gunn", first seen on NBC in 1957.

2. "Moon River" also has a version in what type of dance?

Answer: Cha Cha

There's a version of "Moon River Cha Cha" that's also found on "Breakfast At Tiffany's" soundtrack.

3. "Your Father's Feathers" is a sprightly tune from what movie?

Answer: Hatari

John Wayne starred in that 1963 jungle movie.

4. Mancini wrote all the theme music to the "Pink Panther" cartoon series.

Answer: True

He wrote the themes for "Pink Panther", "The Inspector", "The Ant And The Aardvark" and "Tijuana Toads" (later known as "Texas Toads" on NBC).

5. Which network news had an election theme song written by Henry Mancini?

Answer: NBC

He wrote the theme song to "Decision (fill in the year)" for NBC News. When Mancini died, Tom Brokaw mentioned he'll miss that tune heard on election day.

6. Mancini wrote the tune for the "CBS Radio Mystery Theatre".

Answer: False

But he did write the eerie theme of the "NBC Mystery Movie" back in the 1970's.

7. What was the name of his television series?

Answer: The Mancini Generation

He had a weekly musical variety syndicated series, back in 1972.

8. Henry Mancini wrote the theme song to "The Bob Newhart Show".

Answer: False

He wrote "Newhart", Bob's sitcom in the 1980's. Lorenzo Music (Garfield) wrote the 70's version of Bob Newhart's sitcom.

9. What game show would mark Henry Mancini's last television contribution?

Answer: Tic Tac Dough

In 1990, he wrote the theme and prize cues for "Tic Tac Dough" which was hosted by Patrick Wayne. This revival turned out to be a turkey!

10. Mancini's last movie score was for a drama.

Answer: False

It was for an animated movie, "The Tom and Jerry Movie". Surprised?

Source: Author Toucan

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