I Was Saying Boo-urns Trivia Quiz

Answer: The Sunshine Boys

"The Sunshine Boys" also starred Walter Matthau and was based on a Neil Simon play. The story follows two vaudeville performers as they attempt to revive their once famous act. George and his wife Gracie Allen were major stars in vaudeville, on the radio and during the early years of television.

The Oscar at age 79 signaled a rebirth of Burns' career. In the movie "Oh God!" he played the title character and in subsequent years became a best selling author. Burns died in 1996 at the age of 100.

Answer: Documentary films

Burns' 18.5 hour documentary on baseball from its origins in the 1800s up to 1993 won him the 1995 Emmy. The film mixes archive pictures, movie reel and interviews to trace the evolution of America's past time and its effect on American society. Burns has also made documentaries on jazz, the American Civil War and Prohibition among others.

Answer: Jack Johnson

Born Noah Brusso, Burns was the only Canadian-born Heavyweight Champion in the 20th century. Standing only 5'7", Burns was the first fighter to defend his title against an African-American, losing to the legendary Johnson. After boxing, Burns became a successful businessman but lost most of his fortune in the 1929 stock market crash. He died in 1955 at the age of 73.

Answer: Of Mice and Men

John Steinbeck's tale of two migrant workers searching for work during the Great Depression takes its title from the Burns poem.

Answer: George Carlin

Carlin is also remembered for his award winning comedy albums, the "Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television" and his movie appearances including "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure". Jack Burns was the head writer on the television shows "Hee Haw" and "The Muppet Show". In 1965, Burns had a disastrous turn as Don Knotts' replacement on "The Andy Griffith Show".

Answer: New Jersey Devils

A one time police officer, Burns took over the Devils for the 2002-2003 season and guided the team to the title beating the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in the final. A reoccurrence of cancer lead to Burns' retirement from coaching in 2005. The disease finally took his life on November 19, 2010.

Answer: Saving Private Ryan

Edward Burns plays Private First Class Richard Reiben, a member of a squad during the Normandy landings during World War II. The squad is sent to rescue Private James Ryan who is the last surviving brother of four servicemen. The first 27 minutes of the movie realistically re-enact the harrowing assault on Omaha Beach.

Answer: Friedrich Engels

Engels met Mary Burns in Manchester, England in 1842 and their relationship lasted until Burns' death in 1862. They never married as Engels did not believe in the institution.

Answer: The Mary Tyler Moore Show

Burns and Brooks created a new show about a single woman trying to make it on her own working at a television station in Minnesota. It was a ground breaking idea at the time as most sitcoms the 1960s centered around the traditional family unit. Norman Lear created "All in the Family", Larry Gelbart created "M*A*S*H" and Don Hewitt created "60 Minutes".

Answer: Bud Grant

Burns did coach under Vince Lombardi for two years before moving on to Minnesota. Under the Grant-Burns partnership, the Vikings went to the playoffs twelve times and to four Super Bowls (losing every time).