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Quiz about They Died in March 2014
Quiz about They Died in March 2014

They Died in March 2014 Trivia Quiz


These questions are about people who died in March 2014.

A multiple-choice quiz by Robert907. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Robert907
Time
4 mins
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Multiple Choice
Quiz #
366,817
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
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Question 1 of 10
1. William Clay Ford, Sr. died March 9, 2014. At the time of his death, which sports franchise did this last surviving grandchild of the legendary Henry Ford own? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. American comedian David Brenner died March 15, 2014. For which show did Brenner guest host the fifth most of all time? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. English celebrity Clarissa Dickson Wright died March 15, 2014. Wright and the late Jennifer Paterson formed the "Two Fat Ladies". For what were the "Two Fat Ladies" best known? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. American orthopedic surgeon Frank Jobe died March 6, 2014. In 1974, Jobe performed the first reconstruction of the ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow. For which Los Angeles Dodger pitcher did the operation come to be commonly known? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. American composer Mitch Leigh died March 16, 2014. For which 1965 Broadway musical did Leigh compose the music? Hint: "The Impossible Dream" Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. American L'Wren Scott died March 17, 2014. For what occupation was the long-time girlfriend of singer Mick Jagger best known? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Actress Sheila MacRae died March 6, 2014. Between 1966 and 1970, MacRae played the role of Alice Kramden on "The Jackie Gleason Show". Which actress did MacRae replace in the role of Alice Kramden? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. American screenwriter Lorenzo Semple, Jr. died March 28, 2014. Semple's work included "Three Days of the Condor", "Papillon" and "The Paralax View". Semple got his start writing for which 1960s television show? Hint: He also wrote the 1966 feature film based on the show. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. American actor James Rebhorn died March 24, 2014. In which television show did he play a District Attorney in the 1998 two-part series finale? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Sports entrepreneur Ralph Wilson died March 25, 2014. At the time of his death, which National Football League team did Wilson own? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. William Clay Ford, Sr. died March 9, 2014. At the time of his death, which sports franchise did this last surviving grandchild of the legendary Henry Ford own?

Answer: Detroit Lions

After serving in the Navy during World War II, the son of Edsel Ford went to work in the family business. Ford purchased a controlling interest in the Detroit Lions on November 22, 1963.
2. American comedian David Brenner died March 15, 2014. For which show did Brenner guest host the fifth most of all time?

Answer: The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Brenner guest hosted 75 times and was also one of Johnny's most frequent guests with 158 appearances. He was a pioneer in the observational comedy style paving the way for future comedians like Jerry Seinfeld, David Letterman, Paul Reiser and Jay Leno.
3. English celebrity Clarissa Dickson Wright died March 15, 2014. Wright and the late Jennifer Paterson formed the "Two Fat Ladies". For what were the "Two Fat Ladies" best known?

Answer: Cooking Show Hosts

A former barrister, Wright fell on hard times due to a reputed alcohol problem. In 1996, Wright joined with Jennifer Paterson to start a television cooking program. The show ran until Paterson's death in 1999. The duo also produced four successful cookbooks.
4. American orthopedic surgeon Frank Jobe died March 6, 2014. In 1974, Jobe performed the first reconstruction of the ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow. For which Los Angeles Dodger pitcher did the operation come to be commonly known?

Answer: Tommy John

"Tommy John Surgery" rescued John's career. The twelve-year veteran went on to pitch 14 more years winning an additional 164 games finishing with 288 victories. The operation has now become commonplace with up to one third of Major League pitchers having undergone the procedure.
5. American composer Mitch Leigh died March 16, 2014. For which 1965 Broadway musical did Leigh compose the music? Hint: "The Impossible Dream"

Answer: Man of La Mancha

Inspired by Cervantes' "Don Quixote", "Man of La Mancha" started as a non-musical play in 1959. The original production won five Tony Awards including Best Musical.
6. American L'Wren Scott died March 17, 2014. For what occupation was the long-time girlfriend of singer Mick Jagger best known?

Answer: Fashion Designer

Born Luann Bambrough in Provo, Utah, Scott began her career as a stylist eventually branching out into fashion design. Those who wore Scott's designs include Michelle Obama, Jennifer Lopez, Angelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman, Madonna and Sandra Bullock.
7. Actress Sheila MacRae died March 6, 2014. Between 1966 and 1970, MacRae played the role of Alice Kramden on "The Jackie Gleason Show". Which actress did MacRae replace in the role of Alice Kramden?

Answer: Audrey Meadows

Meadows took over the role of Alice Kramden from Pert Kelton after seven episodes of "The Honeymooners" playing the character throughout the 1950s and in later specials in the 1960s and 70s. MacRae was the wife of "Oklahoma!" star Gordon MacRae and the mother of Meredith MacRae of "Petticoat Junction" fame.
8. American screenwriter Lorenzo Semple, Jr. died March 28, 2014. Semple's work included "Three Days of the Condor", "Papillon" and "The Paralax View". Semple got his start writing for which 1960s television show? Hint: He also wrote the 1966 feature film based on the show.

Answer: Batman

Semple wrote the pilot and the first four episodes of the campy 1960s version about the DC Comics hero. He also penned the 1966 film version of the television show. Other movies Semple wrote or co-wrote include the 1976 version of "King Kong", the 1980 "Flash Gordon" and the 1983 Sean Connery-starred James Bond film "Never Say Never Again".
9. American actor James Rebhorn died March 24, 2014. In which television show did he play a District Attorney in the 1998 two-part series finale?

Answer: Seinfeld

"Seinfeld" followed the lives of comedian Jerry Seinfeld, his best friend George, neighbour Kramer and former girlfriend Elaine. In the finale, the group is charged with violating a Good Samaritan Law. In 2002, TV Guide named "Seinfeld" as the greatest television program ever. Rebhorn also played the Secretary of Defense in the 1996 Will Smith film "Independence Day".
10. Sports entrepreneur Ralph Wilson died March 25, 2014. At the time of his death, which National Football League team did Wilson own?

Answer: Buffalo Bills

In 1959, Wilson was one of the founding owners of the American Football League. In 1970, the Bills joined the NFL after the leagues merged. Under Wilson's ownership, the Bills won two AFL titles (1964 & 1965) and reached the Super Bowl four straight years (1990-1993) unfortunately losing on each occasion.
Source: Author Robert907

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