In "Thriller," Vincent Price says "Darkness falls across the land, the midnight hour is close at hand." What is the next line?
"Creatures crawl in search of blood to terrorize your neighborhood"

Ed McMahon was Johnny Carson's sidekick on NBC. Who was Joey Bishop's sidekick on ABC?
Regis Philbin

"The Alvin Show" starred Alvin and his two chipmunk brothers, (BLANK) and (BLANK)
Simon and Theodore

Which American Idols have sold the most CDs?
1) Kelly Clarkson, 2) Carrie Underwood, 3) Clay Aiken, 4) Chris Daughtry, 5) Reuben Studdard

It's 1970s advertising proclaimed "a lemony look of sunshine and the different taste that's right for you." Name the product.
Mountain Dew

The third Sunday in June was officially declared Father's Day by President (BLANK)
Lyndon Johnson, in 1966

Bud and Bud Light are America's top two selling beers. Name another brand in the top five
3) Miller Light, 4) Coors Light, 5) Corona Extra

Aside from "The Wizard Of Oz," what were Judy Garland's biggest movies?
"Meet Me In St. Louis,"Easter Parade," "A Star Is Born" and "Judgement At Nuremberg" 

Who is Barbie's little sister?
Skipper

Esther, Marshall and Hudson are the names of (BLANK)
Madison beaches

(BLANK) was the first player in Milwaukee Bucks history to appear in an NBA All-Star game
Jon McGlockin, in 1969

Aside from the "Back To The Future" series, what were Michael J. Fox's biggest movies?
"The American President," "Stuart Little," "Doc Hollywood,"

Speed of lighting, roar of thunder, fighting all who rob or plunder describes (BLANK)
Cartoon character "Underdog"

On "Seinfeld," Jerry Stiller's character was named (BLANK)
Frank Costanza

His 1960s hit "Everybody loves somebody sometime" also served as the theme to his NBC variety show. Name him.
Dean Martin

Carmel, California radio station KRML is bankrupt. The station was featured in the 1970s movie (BLANK)
"Play Misty For Me" with Clint Eastwood

His 1960s TV show ranked in the top 10 every year, and #1 in it's final year
Andy Griffith

When WKOW's "Big John Schermerhorn" would say "Hi everybody...what time is it?" the crowd would respond with...
..."it's time for Dairyland Jubilee!"

Comic character Archie Andrews is marrying girlfriend Veronica. What is her last name?
Lodge 

What cartoon characters "sometimes have their little spats, even fight like dogs and cats?"
Ruff and Reddy

What 70s TV show ranked #1 in the ratings, while a spin-off series ranked #2?
"Happy Days" and "LaVerne and Shirley"

These days you can buy it in Spokane, Washington and Louisville, Kentucky, but it originated on Gilman Street in Madison in 1974
Rocky Rococo Pizza

On "The Rockford Files," Jim Rockford's best friend was named...
..."Angel" Martin

In a 1990s TV commercial for a product known as "Lifecall," an elderly actress proclaimed (BLANK)
"I've fallen...and I can't get up!"

The first American pop music artist to release an album that debuted at #1 was (BLANK)
Stevie Wonder, with 1976's "Songs in the key of life"

George Carlin's "hippy-dippy weatherman" was named...
Al Sleet

What American pop artist had three #1 songs in three years, then waited 25 years for her next #1?
Cher, with "Gypsies, tramps and thieves," "Half-breed" and "Dark lady" in the 70s and "Believe" in 1999

(BLANK) is the U.S. President with the Gallup Poll's lowest-ever approval rating
Harry Truman, 22% in 1952

In the 1970s Elton John released two consecutive hits with animals in the titles. Name the two songs.
"Honky Cat" and "Crocodile Rock"

Latrry Costello was coach of the Milwaukee Bucks until 1976, when he was replaced by (BLANK)
Don Nelson

"Rumours" was Fleetwood Mac's biggest album. Name another album by the group.
"Mirage," "Fleetwood Mac" and "Tusk" were the most popular of more than two dozen releases

In what order are the four Jetsons introduced in the show's opening theme?
George, Elroy, Judy and Jane

Who was the first host of "The Tonight Show?"
Steve Allen

Which one of the five great lakes does not border the state of Michigan?
Lake Ontario

Name a planet that's closer to the Sun than Earth is
Mercury and Venus

Name one of Jack Nicholson's three biggest movies
1 Batman
2 As Good As It Gets
3 A Few Good Men

"Yes sir, when there is a wrong to right, (BLANK) will join the fight"
Mighty Mouse

What fictional western hero was in movies, TV, comics book and the title of a 1970s song?
The Cisco Kid

(BLANK) once had a slogan of "The beer that made Milwaukee famous"
Schlitz

When Bob Bonner was born in 1958, "Robert" was the 4th most popular name for baby boys in the United States. A more popular name was...
1) Michael, 2) David 3) James

It's commercial claimed if you use too much of it "the gals will all pursue ya"
Brylcream

Rumors of his 1969 death were so widespread that Life Magazine featured him on their cover
Paul McCartney

What cartoon character "has it better than a millionaire?"
Yogi Bear. "That's because he's smarter than the average bear"

What does the historical plaque near the corner of Pollard Blvd. and Fulton Street in Atlanta signify?
The spot where Hank Aaron's 715th home run landed

Prior to "E.R." the only medical TV drama to reach #1 in the ratings was...
..."Marcus Welby M.D." in the 1970s

It cost 98 cents when first introduced in 1953. The company hoped to sell 5000 the first year, but ending up selling 10 million.
The Swanson TV dinner

"American Idol" has been the #1 rated TV program for the past four seasons. The last program to match that record was...
..."The Cosby Show"

The songs "Baby Come Back" and "Don't You Want Me" are featured in TV commercials for "The (BLANK)"
"Swiffer"

According to the American Kennel Club, the Labrador Retriever was America's most popular dog in 2008. Name another breed in the top five.
2 Yorkshire Terrier, 3 German Shepherd, 4 Golden Retriever, 5 Beagle

Rolling Stone Magazine named Aretha Franklin the greatest singer of all time. Name another performer on their top 10 list
Ray Charles, Elvis Presley, Sam Cooke, John Lennon, Marvin Gaye, Bob Dylan, Otis Redding, Stevie Wonder and James Brown

(BLANK) was the first female singer inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Aretha Franklin

Her 1970s album was #1 for 15 consecutive weeks
Carole King

Name a 1960s TV westerns that hit #1 in the ratings
There were three, "Gunsmoke," "Wagon Train" and "Bonanza"  

Actor (BLANK) portrayed Jim Phelps on TV and Clarence Oveur in the movies
Peter Graves, star of "Mission Impossible" and "Airplane!"

Name one of Ireland's top five best-selling musical acts
U2, Enya, Van Morrison, Cranberries and Corrs

Glenn Close and William Hurt appear in the FX TV series "Damages." In the 1980s they appeared together in the movie (BLANK)
"The Big Chill"

In March 1978 four of the top five songs featured the voices of (BLANK)
The Bee Gees
1 (Love Is) Thicker Than Water/Andy Gibb (featuring Bee Gees)
2 Stayin' Alive/Bee Gees
3 Sometimes When We Touch/Dan Hill
4 Emotion/Samantha Sang (featuring Bee Gees)
5 Night Fever/Bee Gees  

"The (BLANK) Generation" was a popular 1960s advertising slogan
Pepsi

In 1971 Time Magazine called (BLANK) "the harbinger of the singer-songwriter era"
James Taylor

Hillary Rodham Clinton is the third female Secretary of State. The first was (BLANK)
Madeleine Albright 

(BLANK) was the first teenage pop music star of the 1950s to have a #1 album
Ricky Nelson, age 17 in 1958

The song (BLANK) was written for "The Music Man," but also appeared on "Meet the Beatles"
"Till There Was You"

(BLANK) was the first U.S. President who's address to Congress was broadcast on radio
Calvin Coolidge, in 1923.

At age 33 Kate Winslet set the Oscar record for most nominations (6) by the youngest actress. The previous record holder was...
...Bette Davis in 1942.

What 1970s song mentions China, Africa, Egypt, Russian and Israel?
"Love Train" by the O'Jays

(BLANK) was the first song the Beatles sang on the Ed Sullivan Show.
"All My Loving"

The Lincoln Memorial has been depicted on the back of the penny since 1959. Prior to that the design was...
...ears of wheat

What British band had a #1 American hit that opens with the French national anthem?
The Beatles. "All You Need Is Love" begins with a portion of "La Marseillaise"

Jennifer Aniston's most popular movie so far has been...
...."Bruce Almighty" 

Adele is one of 10 solo females of the past 12 years to win the "Best New Artist" Grammy. Name another.
Amy Winehouse, Carrie Underwood, Norah Jones, Alicia Keys, Shelby Lynne, Christina Aguilera, Lauryn Hill, Paula Cole and LeAnn Rimes

Which 60s sitcom was most popular? The one about the horse that could talk ("Mr Ed")...the one about the car that could talk ("My Mother the Car")...or the one about the nun that could fly ("The Flying Nun")
"Mr Ed," which lasted 5 years on CBS

Only two U.S. Vice Presidents were born after World War II. Name one.
Dan Quayle in 1947, Al Gore in 1948.

Steve Martin has hosted "Saturday Night Live" 15 times. Name another performer that has hosted 10 times or more.
Alec Baldwin (13), John Goodman (12) and Buck Henry (10)

"Runaround Sue" was a 1960s hit for Dion and a 1970s hit for...
...Leif Garrett

What do a thimble, iron and wheelbarrow have in common?
They are pieces to the board game "Monopoly"

Only two artists ever released #1 songs on the Motown label as solo acts, group members and duet partners. Name them.
Diana Ross and Lionel Richie

Name one of 2008's top 10 selling vehicles in the U.S.
The top ten: Ford F series trucks, Chevy Silverado, Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, Nissan Altima, Chevy Impala, Dodge Ram and Honda CR-V 

(BLANK) appeared in the movie "Fargo," sang the theme to "Chico And The Man" and had a hit song called "Light My Fire"
Jose Feliciano

(BLANK) was the first U.S. President who's inauguration was broadcast on radio
Calvin Coolidge

(BLANK) was the first U.S. President who's inauguration was broadcast on TV
Harry S. Truman

(BLANK) was the first female music artist to have two songs in the top ten in the same week.
Linda Ronstadt, with "It's so easy" and "Blue bayou" in December 1977

The final words spoken on the (BLANK) TV show were "Goodbye, kids."
Howdy Doody. See it here:  www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p68gWKNers

Four Motown artists had #1 hits as solo artists and within groups. They were...
Diana Ross (Supremes), Michael Jackson (Jackson Five), Lionel Richie (Commodores) and Eddie Kendricks (Temptations)

Germany has the 3rd largest (BLANK), behind the U.S. and China
Highway system. The Autobahn stretches nearly 7500 miles.

This musical group was the first to regularly charge more than $100 for a concert ticket
The Eagles, beginning with their 1994 reunion tour

Aside from reindeer, what two animals are mentioned in "The Night Before Christmas?" 
"Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse."
"More rapid than eagles his coursers they came."

On November 17, 1968 NBC received so many complaint phone calls that their switchboard malfunctioned. Why?
Irate football fans protested the network decision to interrupt a Jets-Raiders game for the movie "Heidi" 

On "The Andy Griffith Show," Goober worked at the gas station owned by (BLANK)
Wally

When the 1940s radio show "My Favorite Husband" transitioned to television it was re-named (BLANK)
"I Love Lucy.' Lucille Ball starred in both

In "Mary Poppins" Dick Van Dyke portrayed a chimney sweep named (BLANK)
Bert

Donny Osmond is one of four teenage solo acts of the 1970s to have a #1 song. The others were...
...Michael Jackson, Andy Gibb and Shaun Cassidy

(BLANK) was the most popular James Bond movie of the 1970s
1979's "Moonraker"

Because of the popularity of "The Beverly Hillbillies," CBS began airing two more rural-flavored sitcoms. They were...
..."Petticoat Junction" and "Green Acres"

(BLANK) is the only artist in Grammy history to win "Album Of the Year" with three consecutive releases
Stevie Wonder

Complete this holiday lyric: "Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat....
...please put a penny in the old man's hat."

(BLANK) is the best-selling musical artist in the history of QVC
Barry Manilow

Goldie Hawn received Oscar nominations for two of her movies, (BLANK) and (BLANK)
"Cactus Flower" and "Private Benjamin"

Emily has been the most popular name for baby girls for several years. Prior to that the most popular name was (BLANK)
Jessica

Jacob has been the most popular name for baby boys for several years. Prior to that the most popular name was (BLANK)
Michael

(BLANK) is the only U.S. state with a one syllable name
Maine

Elvis Presley's biggest 1970s hit was (BLANK)
"Burning Love," which reached #2 in 1972

During World War II the U.S. government asked 1.5 million Americans to watch (BLANK)
The sky. The Civilian Ground Observer Corps enlisted people to watch for enemy aircraft. 

List the four Beatles by who was born first
Ringo July 1940, John October 1940, Paul June 1942, George February 1943

(BLANK) perfected pancake makeup and is regarded as the Father of Modern Cosmetics
Max Factor

(BLANK) was not actually "fully loaded for Cleveland." It's actual destination was Detroit.
The Edmund Fitzgerald, which sank on Lake Superior on November 10, 1975

"Stampede," "The Captain and Me" and "Livin' On The Fault line" are the names of (BLANK)
Doobie Brothers albums

Why was the name "Laika" in news headlines of 1957?
Laika was the dog aboard Soviet satellite Sputnik II

Barack Obama became President of the United States at age 47. Name the most recent president to take office at a younger age.
Bill Clinton was 46

What #1 song from the 80s mentions Presidents Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Nixon and Reagan?
"We Didn't Start the Fire" by Billy Joel

There is a monument at Grover's Mill, West Windsor Township, New Jersey that commemorates what 1938 event?
The Orson Welles radio broadcast "War Of The Worlds" 

What 1960s TV series reached the top of the Nielsens after just four weeks, a record that stands to this day?
The Beverly Hillbillies

In October 1962 President Kennedy addressed the nation to discuss the (BLANK) crisis
Cuban missile

Prior to Sarah Palin, the last Republican Governor to run for for Vice President was (BLANK)
Spiro Agnew in 1968  

What South American country has the biggest population?
Brazil, with over 187 million.

His 70s music career was successful, but brief...three top 10 songs within 6 months. Name him.
Shaun Cassidy, with "Da Doo Ron Ron," "Hey Deanie" and "That's Rock & Roll" 

Which castaway is mentioned last in the opening theme to Gilligan's Island?
Mary Ann 

The biggest hit of Jackson Browne's career was...
..."Somebody's Baby"

Wisconsin is America's top cheese producing state, and the flavor we make most is (BLANK)
Mozzarella 

Name a U.S. state with a smaller population than Alaska
North Dakota, Wyoming and Vermont

In the "National Lampoon Vacation" movies Chevy Chase portrays Clark (BLANK)
Griswold

Scientists declared 1957 the "International Geophysical Year." Who later wrote a pop song about it?
Donald Fagen. His 1982 hit "I.G.Y." is from the CD "The Nightfly" 

The top news story of October 1957 involved a 183 pound item the size of a beach ball, known as...
...Sputnik, the Soviet satellite 

"Infinity," "Departure," "Captured," "Escape" and "Revelation" are names of...
...albums by the group Journey

(BLANK) was the youngest recording artist of the 1970s to have a #1 song
Donny Osmond, age 13 when he sang "Go Away Little Girl" 

From "The Flintstones" closing theme: "Someday maybe Fred will win the fight." What is the next line?
"Then that cat will stay out for the night"  

Introduced in October 1959, it was instantly popular and was named Motor Trend's "Car Of The Year"
The Chevrolet Corvair

(BLANK) replaced Elroy Hirsch as U.W. Athletic Director
Ade Sponberg

Only one 1973 movie surpassed "The Sting" at the box office. Name it. (hint: it frightened many viewers)
The Exorcist

In a famous Coca Cola TV commercial a young boy offers a Coke to his favorite NFL player (BLANK)
Pittsburgh's "Mean" Joe Greene

What do these songs have in common? "Puttin' On the Ritz," "I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm" and "There's No Business Like Show Business"
All are Irving Berlin compositions 

What 70s song repeats the phrase "I know" 26 consecutive times?
"Ain't No Sunshine" by Bill Withers

Before "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" was a hit for Marvin Gaye, it was a hit for...
...Gladys Knight & The Pips 

Only two songs with titles beginning with the name of a month have ever reached #1. Name one
"April Love" by Pat Boone and "(December 1963) Oh What A Night" by the Four Seasons 

From "The Riddler" on TV's "Batman" - there are three men in a boat in with four cigarettes, but no matches. How do they manage to smoke?
By throwing one cigarette overboad and making the boat a cigarette lighter.

(BLANK) is widely regarded as the world's first teenage supermodel
Twiggy

Name one of four U.S. states that connect
Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado

Name a pop music act that knocked themselves out at #1...that is, replaced themselves at the top of the charts with another song.
Elvis Presley, the Beatles and Boyz II Men

"The Dark Knight" has now become the 2nd most popular movie ever, behind only "Titanic." What movie ranks 3rd?
"Star Wars" 

Actress Angela Cartwright portrayed "Penny" in the TV show (BLANK)
"Lost In Space"

(BLANK) portrayed TV's Brett Maverick
James Garner

Actor Richard Gere's biggest box office success has been...
..."Pretty Woman"

What popular Motown song of the 1970s mentions the date of September 3rd?
"Papa Was A Rolling Stone" by the Temptations 

"The Dark Knight" holds the U.S. record for biggest opening week ever at the box office, defeating the record previously held by the movie (BLANK)
"Spider-Man 3"

What is the longest river named after a U.S. state?
The Missouri. At 2540 miles, it's 210 miles longer than the Mississippi River.

(BLANK) had seven hit songs in the 70s that were originally hits in the 60s
Linda Ronstadt

The biggest hit of all time for the band "Kiss" was (BLANK)
"Beth"

The first James Bond movie was...
..."Dr. No"

18 year-old Ralph Samuelson of Lake City, Minnesota is credited with inventing this sport in 1922
Water skiing

(BLANK) was the first comedian to release a #1 album
Bob Newhart, with 1960's "The button-down mind of Bob Newhart" 

It's 1940s slogan was "Finest beer served anywhere"
Pabst Blue Ribbon

Just 13 miles of Route 66 was within the state of (BLANK)
Kansas

The U.S. city of (BLANK) has been mentioned in the lyrics of more songs than any other city.
Memphis. For more visit the music section of www.memphisrocknsoul.org

Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner after watching the British attack Fort (BLANK)
McHenry

Bored with a marching drill in "Stripes," Bill Murray begins singing (BLANK)
Do Wah Diddy Diddy

When 1952 VP Candidate Richard Nixon was accused of mishandling political funds, he responded with what became known as the (BLANK) speech.
"Checkers," referring to the family's dog

Eddie Murphy's biggest 1980s movie was "Beverly Hills Cop." His second most-popular was (BLANK)
"Beverly Hills Cop 2"

What percentage of Americans age 18-34 read a daily newspaper? (actual copy, not on-line)
19%

The Beatles have sold 170 million albums in the U.S. What group ranks second in all-time sales? 
Led Zeppelin

Within one year in the 70s (BLANK) appeared in an Oscar-nominated movie, hosted a weekly NBC show and had a hit song named after him
Wolfman Jack, with "American Graffiti," "The Midnight Special" and "Clap For The Wolfman"

In "Friends" first season, both (BLANK) and (BLANK) received Emmy nominations
Lisa Kudrow and David Schwimmer

Bug Selig's actual first name is...
Allan

Name a Rolling Stones song that reached #1
(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction, Get Off My Cloud, Paint It Black, Ruby Tuesday, Honky Tonk Woman, Brown Sugar, Angie, Miss You  

Which U.S. President lived closest to Madison?
Ulysses Grant. His Galena, Illinois home is just 67 miles away

Neil Armstrong walked on the moon after stepping out of the ship called the
...Eagle

Heath Ledger and Jack Nicholson have portrayed "The Joker" in Batman movies. Who had the role in the TV series?
Cesar Romero

50s disc jockey Alan Freed is credited with coining the phrase (BLANK)
"Rock and Roll"

(BLANK) was the most popular Robin Williams movie of the 80s
"Good Morning, Vietnam"

There are 21 of these...22 if you count Madeline
The Apostle Islands, off the northern tip of Wisconsin's Bayfield Peninsula

The state of (BLANK) ranks first in U.S. egg production
Iowa

(BLANK) Harmenszoon van Rijn was considered the most important Dutch painter of the 17th century
Rembrandt

This former Madison restaurant's slogan was "We want to see you be a customer"
The Cuba Club

This 1857 Supreme Court ruling was known as the "________ Decision," and brought the U.S. closer to civil war.
Dred Scott

Madison's biggest elementary school is...
...Leopold, with enrollment of over 700

"Katy Lied," "Gaucho" and "The Royal Scam" are all...
...titles of Steely Dan albums

According to the Farmer's Almanac, the period from July 3rd to August 11th is known as....
..."The Dog Days Of Summer," coinciding with the rising of the Sirius, the "Dog Star" 

Unlike a sailboat, this type of sea craft burns one gallon of gas to move just six inches.
Cruise ship

What is America's favorite pizza topping?
Pepperoni

He has been the most frequent host of "Saturday Night Live."
Steve Martin

(BLANK) is the only Miss America to have a #1 pop hit
Vanessa Williams, with "Save The Best For Last"

What was Dorothy's last name in "The Wizard Of Oz?"
Gale

What 1960s hit song contains a brief segment of "On Wisconsin?"
"Be True To Your School" by the Beach Boys 

This female recording artist was the first to release an album that reached #1...and contained four #1 hit songs. 
Paula Abdul.  "Forever Your Girl" was the 1989 album, which included "Straight Up," "Forever Your Girl," "Cold Hearted" and "Opposites Attract."

Vermont is the #1 maple syrup producing state, and Wisconsin is #4. Name another state in the top 5.
Maine, New York and Ohio

When STARBUCKS created their own record company, the first artist they signed was...
...Paul McCartney. "Memory Almost Full" was released in 2007

What TV show featured two kids named David and Ricky?
Ozzie & Harriet

The 60s song (BLANK) had an 80s comeback after being featured in the movie "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"
"Twist And Shout" by the Beatles 

(BLANK) was the first Milwaukee Bucks player to represent the team in an All-Star game
Jon McGlocklin

"The Lion King" album was the first Disney soundtrack to reach #1 since (BLANK) did nearly 30 years earlier.
"Mary Poppins"

What was Jim McKay's first line from the "Wide World Of Sports" introduction?
"Spanning the globe to bring you the constant variety of sports"

The 1973 Cheech & Chong hit "Basketball Jones" was based on the 1973 hit called (BLANK) Jones"
"Love Jones" by the group "Brighter Side Of Darkness"

In terms of square miles, (BLANK) is the biggest of the 50 states
Alaska, followed by Texas and California

The (BLANK) was invented in Two Rivers, Wisconsin in 1881.
Ice Cream Sundae, first concocted at the Ed Berner Soda Fountain on 15th Street

In "Meet the Parents," Ben Stiller is confused when asked to say Grace and instead recites lyrics from the song....
..."Day By Day" from Godspell

The great poet (BLANK) wrote this: "I bequeath myself to the dirt to grow from the grass I love. If you want me again look for me under your boot soles."
Walt Whitman

What 1970s song mentions a bar called "O'Malley's?"
Escape (The Pina Colada Song) from Rupert Holmes.
"At a bar called O'Malley's, where we'll plan our escape"

"Green Acres Is the place to be" is the first line of that show's opening theme. What is the next line?
"Farm livin' is the life for me"

Name a U.S. state with a 4 letter name
There are three: Iowa, Ohio and Utah

In what year did FM radio surpass AM radio in listenership?
1979

Daytime TV's most popular soap opera is (BLANK)
"The Young And The Restless," with 4.7 million daily viewers

(BLANK) is the most popular candy bar in the U.S.
Snickers

What 70s pop music group began and ended their career with #1 hits?
KC & The Sunshine Band, with "Get Down Tonight" and "Please Don't Go"

The last surviving member of Frank Sinatra's "Rat Pack" was...
...Joey Bishop

"Class Clown," "Occupation: Foole" and "Toledo Window Box" are names of...
...George Carlin albums

It was the most popular debut in American automotive history.
1964's Ford Mustang, which sold one million in 18 months

What 70s pop music duo began and ended their career with #1 hits?
The Captain & Tennille, with "Love Will Keep Us Together" and "Do That To Me One More Time" 

Vanilla and Chocolate are among America's favorite ice cream flavors. Name another flavor in the top 5.
Butter pecan, Stawberry and Neopolitan

In 1997's "Batman And Robin," George Clooney starred as Batman, and (BLANK) portrayed Robin.
Chris O'Donnell 

What U.S. state has the smallest population?
Wyoming, with 480,000 people

In a span of five years, (BLANK) had seven top 10 hits from movies she starred in.
Olivia Newton-John, from "Grease," "Xanadu" and "Two Of A Kind"

1960's "Pyscho" was Alfred Hitchock's most popular movie. What was second?
1954's "Rear Window"

What Elton John song mentions the 1955 hit "Rock Around The Clock?"
Crocodile Rock - "While the other kids were rocking around the clock, 
we were hopping and bopping to the Crocodile Rock" 

Name any U.S. state that contains more than one time zone.
There are 13: Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky and Tennessee

WMGN has 5 DJs, but somehow WKRP in Cincinnati managed to operate with just 2, Dr. Johnny Fever and...
...Venus Flytrap  

The state of (BLANK) leads the U.S. in beer production
Colorado, home of Coors

What song was a hit for Peter Frampton, Will To Power and Big Mountain?
"Baby, I Love Your Way" 

Of the 50 states, (BLANK) has the fewest square miles
Rhode Island, which is just 37 miles wide and 48 miles long

With over a million visitors a year, (BLANK) is Wisconsin's most popular state park
Devil's Lake, two miles south of Baraboo

Aside from Michael, name one of the Jackson 5
Marlon, Tito, Jackie and Jermaine (who was replaced by Randy in 1976)

Complete this Rodney Dangerfield joke: You know when you're getting old. there are certain signs. I walked past a cemetary and...
...two guys ran after me with shovels!

These brothers were each born in the 50s, each had popular TV shows in the 70s, as well as top 10 hit songs. Their last name was (BLANK)
Cassidy. David starred on "The Partridge Family," Shaun in "The Hardy Boys" 

The state of (BLANK) leads the U.S. in pumpkin production
Illinois, with 492 million pounds last year

This 1980s TV show never reached #1, but it's album soundtrack did. Name the show.
"Miami Vice"

(BLANK) was the first 80s "girls group" that played their own instruments and had a #1 album
The Go-Gos, with "Beauty And The Beat"

The stars of this #1 1980s duet didn't meet during the song's production, but finally met when they performed on "The Tonight Show." Name the song.
"On My Own" by Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald 

Worldwide, (BLANK) is the most popular color for new cars
Silver

Known as "The Father Of The Blues," (BLANK) is mentioned in Marc Cohn's hit "Walking In Memphis"
W.C. Handy

Who was the first Vice President of the United States?
John Adams

What dog breed recently made the AKC's "Top 10" list after an absence of more than 70 years?
Bulldog 

What is now a Famous Dave's at 900 Park Street was once a...
...A&W restaurant

What was Jewel's first hit song?
"Who Will Save Your Soul"

One U.S. state has more lakes than Minnesota. What is it?
Alaska

John Lennon and Yoko Ono reconciled after John appeared at a 1974 (BLANK) concert
Elton John. Yoko was in the Madison Square Garden audience.

Songs from popular 1970s music star (BLANK) usually opened with a monologue.
Barry White

What band had the top concert tour of 2007?
The Police, grossing more than 200 million dollars

(BLANK) received five Oscar nominations in the 1980s, for movies such as "The Big Chill," "Dangerous Liaisons" and "The Natural."
Glenn Close

After Johnny Carson said farewell to his "Tonight Show" audience, the NBC Orchestra played (BLANK)
"I'll Be Seeing You"

Demand was so strong for (BLANK) in 1911 that one downtown Madison merchant hired 23 clerks to keep customers happy.
Soda pop

"Black Reign," "She's A Queen," "Order In The Court" and "Nature Of A Sista" are all (BLANK)
Queen Latifah album titles

In the first 50 years of "Sports Illustrated," Michael Jordan had the most cover appearances with 49. Name another athlete in the top 5.
In order, Muhammad Ali, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson and Jack Nicklaus

The Barbie doll was introduced in 1959. Boyfriend Ken followed in 1961. Which doll was next in the series?
Best friend Midge in 1963

Mt. Everest is located along the border of Tibet and (BLANK)
Nepal

He always says hello and he's really glad to meet ya'. Wherever he may go he's kind to every living creature. Who does that describe?
"Casper The Friendly Ghost"

Name the most recent NFL quarterback to win the MVP award prior to Brett Favre winning for 3 consecutive years.
Steve Young

America's longest suspension bridge is located in the state of (BLANK)
New York. The Verrazano Narrows connects Brooklyn to Staten Island. It's 60 feet longer than the Golden Gate Bridge

(BLANK) once claimed that "March goes out like a salt marsh harvest mouse"
John Belushi on "Saturay Night Live" 

(BLANK) was a movie star, "Egghead" on "Batman, and the scary voice on Michael Jackson's "Thriller."
Vincent Price

M*A*S*H wrapped up on CBS in 1983. What was the name of the spinoff series the following season?
AfterM*A*S*H

Regent, Erin, Mills and Murray are the borders of Madison's (BLANK)
"Greenbush" neighborhood

Invented at the University of Florida in the 1960s, (BLANK) is now available around the world in more than 30 flavors.
Gatorade. After learning that Florida football players lost up to 18 pounds per game, researcher J. Robert Gade created the drink

(BLANK) is the most common first name of U.S. Presidents.
James, as in Madison, Monroe, Polk, Buchanan, Garfield and Carter

What 1971 Coca-Cola jingle became a 1972 hit song?
"I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing"

In "Saturday Night Fever" John Travolta portrayed (BLANK), and in "Grease" he was (BLANK)
Tony Manero, Danny Zuko

A 1906 Wisconsin State Journal article claimed a new Madison establishment would not allow whistling, drinking or the consumption of peanuts. Name this popular place.
The Majestic Theater 

Aside from Donny, name one of the Osmond boys.
Alan, Wayne, Merrill, Jay and Jimmy

What do the Illinois cities of Ottawa, Freeport, Jonesboro, Charleston, Galesburg, Quincy and Alton have in common?
Each hosted an 1858 "Lincoln Douglas Debate"

In "Jaws," Roy Scheider (Chief Brody) says "You're gonna need a bigger boat!" What was the name of the boat?
The Orca

Who portrayed Marshal Samuel Gerad in the movie "The Fugitive?"
Tommy Lee Jones

The final M*A*S*H episode in 1983 had over 100 million viewers, the biggest TV audience ever. What series finale ranks second?
"Cheers" in 1993, with 80 million viewers 

Name the popular Carpenters hit in which the title is never mentioned in the lyrics.
"Superstar"

Name one of the Carpenters two hit songs with the word "yesterday" in the title.
"Yesterday Once More" and "Only Yesterday"

The American Kennel Club says the (BLANK) has been one of America's top 10 most popular dogs each year since 1915.
Beagle

In "The Challenge of the Yukon," what was the name of Sergeant Preston's dog?
"Yukon King"

(BLANK) was the drummer on TV's "The Monkees"
Mickey Dolenz

In 1929 it was known as the "Eastwood." These days it's the (BLANK)
Barrymore Theater. 

Name one of Neil Diamond's three #1 songs.
"Cracklin' Rosie," "Song sung blue" and (with Barbra Streisand) "You don't bring me flowers anymore.

Toyota is the world's biggest automaker. General Motors ranks second. Which company is in third place?
Ford

What did the TV shows "My Favorite Martian," "The Courtship of Eddie's Father" and "The Incredible Hulk" have in common?
All featured the late actor Bill Bixby

Great Smokey Mountains National Park has 9 million visitors each year. Name another national park in the top five ranking.
2) Grand Canyon, 3) Yosemite, 4) Yellowstone, 5) Olympic   

The Wisconsin River stretches 430 miles across the state. The biggest city located along the river is (BLANK)
Wausau, population 38,426

Name the only group that released five consecutive #1 albums in the 1970s.
Chicago

Just two solo artists released five consecutive #1 albums in the 1970s. One was Paul McCartney. The other was (BLANK).
Elton John

"Piano Man" was Billy Joel's first hit. (BLANK) was his second.
"Just The Way You Are"

What 1970s song mentions "San Francisco, L.A., Montana and California?"
Jimmy Buffett's "Come Monday"

The USC Trojan Marching Band performed on what 1970s hit song?
"Tusk" from Fleetwood Mac

According to "Modern Bride Magazine," where is the most popular honeymoon destination for U.S. newlyweds outside of the contiguous 48 states?
Hawaii

"More rapid than eagles, his coursers they came, and he whistled and shouted and called them by name." What is the next line?
"Now Dasher! Now Dancer! Now, Prancer and Vixen!" (From Clement Clarke Moore's "Twas The Night Before Christmas")

After Mitch Miller had a #1 selling Christmas album in the 1960s, it was 32 years before another holiday album went to the top. Name the artist.
Kenny G, with 1994's "Miracles: The Holiday Album"

(BLANK) is the only recording artist to ever release two #1 Christmas albums
Mitch Miller, with "Christmas sing-a-long with Mitch" and "Holiday sing-a-long with Mitch"

America's busiest airport is located in (BLANK)
Atlanta, with 84 million passengers annually. Chicago's O'Hare ranks second.

Nelson, Otis, Lefty, Lucky and Charlie T. Jr. made up the...
80s supergroup "The Traveling Wilburys," featuring George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynn and Tom Petty.

In the song "Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer," the first reindeer mentioned is...
...Dasher

In what year did the number of cars surpass the number of horses in Madison?
1916

He sang "checkers"...she sang "Chinese checkers." What was the song?
"MacArthur Park," a 1968 hit for Richard Harris and again in 1978 by Donna Summer. 

She was the original Christine Cagney in the 1981 CBS-TV movie "Cagney & Lacey"
Loretta Swit

"Eagles Greatest Hits 1971-75" is the all time top selling U.S. album. What is second?
Michael Jackson's "Thriller"

What beer was brewed with pure Rocky Mountain spring water?
Coors

The top U.S. state for turkey production is...
...Minnesota, with over 46 million annually

Name the Grammy-winning artist that performed at Magic 98's "Salute" in 1998, married Elvis Costello in 2003 and had twin boys in 2006.
Diana Krall

(BLANK) was the first female artist to ever have two songs in the Billboard top three in the same week.
Donna Summer did it in 1979 with "Hot Stuff" and "Bad Girls"

France is the world's top wine consuming country and (BLANK) is second.
Italy. 

Randy Wright holds the U.W. football record for most pass attempts in a game with 54. Which quarterback ranks second?
Darrell Bevell, with 51. 

(BLANK) ended each of his broadcasts by saying "And that's the way it is."
Walter Cronkite

(BLANK) named it "Camp David" in honor of his grandson.
Dwight D. Eisenhower. Formerly the presidential retreat was known as "Shangri-La" 

He spent 1775 helping to build "The Wildnerness Road" between the Carolinas and Kentucky. His name was...
...Daniel Boone

His solo music career took of in the 80s, but while still a teenager in the 60s he was the lead singer for the Spencer Davis Group. He's...
...Steve Winwood

Monopoly is America's all-time top selling board game. What is second?
Scrabble

Presidential Press Secretary Dana Perino is only the second woman to hold that post. Name the first.
Dee Dee Myers

His character's full name was Jonas Grumby, on the TV SHOW (BLANK)
Gilligan's Island. He was better known as "The Skipper"

What is the top selling ice cream flavor at The Chocolate Shop on Midvale Blvd?
Chocolate. Specifically "Zanzibar Chocolate."

What family R&B musical group from Michigan had several hits in the 80s?
DeBarge ("Rhythm of the night," "All this love")

Which NFL quarterback was sacked the most in his career?
John Elway of Denver, 516 times from 1983 through 1998

70s artists Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes, The O'Jays and The Three Degrees are  associated with what U.S. city?
Each represented "The Sound Of Philadelphia," as created by legendary music producers Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff

It's defined as "unseasonably warm weather near the middle of autumn, after the first frost." It's commonly known as...
..."Indian Summer"

"Lush Life," "For Sentimental Reasons" and "What's New" are all (BLANK)...
...Linda Ronstadt album titles.

One "Sputnik" viewer in 1957 was 14 year old Homer Hickam. His life was profiled in the movie (BLANK)
"October Sky." Hickam became interested in space science and later worked for NASA, training astronauts for shuttle missions

"Titanic" is the biggest box office success in American movie history. What movie ranks second?
"Star Wars"

What was the highest earning movie musical ever?
"Grease"

Rolling Stone Magazine proclaimed Jimi Hendrix the greatest guitar player ever. Name another in Rolling Stone's Top 10.
In order, Duane Allman, B.B.King, Eric Clapton, Robert Johnson, Chuck Berry, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Ry Cooder, Jimmy Page and Keith Richards.

At what time did Billy Paul plan to meet Mrs. Jones in the cafe?
6:30. ("We meet every day at the same cafe, 6:30, no one knows she'll be there")

"The sad end of a sorry episode" is a quote from what 1989 sports story?
Pete Rose's banishment from baseball. The statement was from Commissioner Bart Giamatti

Genoa City was the setting for which TV Soap Opera?
The Young & The Restless

What was notable about Walter Cronkite's CBS Evening News broadcast of
September 2, 1963?
It was expanded from 15 minutes to 30 minutes

Alfred Hitchcock was fond of giving his movies "one word" names.  Of those movies, "Psycho" was the most popular. Which movie was his second most popular?
"Frenzy"

This animated TV show which debuted in the ' 60s, and had an audience which included millions of children, was once sponsored by a cigarette company.
The Flintstones

O.J. Simpson was the first NFL player to rush for over 2000 yards in a season. Since then four other NFL players have done so. Name one.  
Eric Dickerson, Jamal Lewis, Barry Sanders, Terrell Davis

She appeared occasionally on TV’s “Ally McBeal” and also sang the program’s theme song.
Vonda Shepard

Who had this slogan? "Prompt service, courtesy, professional skill, you couldn't ask for more."
Madison's legendary Rennebohm's drug stores

Mantle, Cooper, Andrews, Jones and Lodge are the last names of…
…characters in the “Archie” comic strip

Idaho and Washington are the top two potato-producing states. 
Name another state in the top five.

Wisconsin, California and Florida

The 1860 newspaper ad read: "Wanted: young, skinny, wiry
fellows willing to risk death daily."  What was the job?
Rider for "The Pony Express"

Mary Tyler Moore and Ted Danson share a birthday. In what 1980s movie did they star together?
"Just Between Friends"

What product typically sees a 20% increase in sales the day after a Super Bowl?
Antacids

This Emmy winner is the only person in TV history to collect the award for acting, writing and directing within the same series.

 Alan Alda

Which James Bond movie was the first  to earn more than 100 million dollars at the box office?
"Goldfinger"

Built in 1922 in Oregon, it is on the National List of Historic Places. What is it?
The red brick building of the Oregon school system

What team drafted Brett Favre into the NFL?
The Atlanta Falcons

What '70s song salutes Glenn Miller, Louis Armstrong & Ella Fitzgerald?
Stevie Wonder's "Sir Duke."
For there's Basie, Miller, Satchmo......And the king of all Sir Duke
And with a voice like Ella's ringing out.....There's no way the band can lose

There are five Dustin Hoffman movies for which he received a "Best Actor" Oscar nomination but did not win. Name one.
"The Graduate," "Midnight Cowboy," "Lenny," "Tootsie" and "Wag The Dog"

(BLANK) features 843 acres, 26,000 trees and 25 million annual visitors.
New York's Central Park

What is the only fruit with seeds outside the skin?
Strawberry

Three versions of this song hit the top five in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Name the song.

“The Loco-Motion” was #1 for Little Eva in 1962, #1 for Grand Funk in 1974, and #3 for Kylie Minogue in 1988

This (BLANK) was introduced in 1930...two for a nickel. These days 500 million are sold each year. 
The Hostess Twinkie

Born in Scotland in 1959, her first hit went to #1
and she won the "Best New Artist" Grammy. She is (BLANK)
Sheena Easton. The song was "Morning Train"

Of the dozens of Jack Nicholson movies, 1989's "Batman" was the biggest at the box office. Which movie ranks second?
"As Good as it Gets"

In the 1970s (BLANK) had 5 consecutive #1 albums (hint: there are 3 correct answers).
Elton John, Paul McCartney and Chicago

The cartoon character Sonny is found on the front of what product?
Cocoa Puffs

Now a TV host, he was once elected Mayor of Cincinatti by a huge margin.
Jerry Springer

(BLANK) is the only state named for a U.S. President.
Washington

What links Seals & Crofts with England Dan & John Ford Coley?
Blood. Jim Seals' younger brother is England Dan Seals

What is the only one of the Great Lakes which is totally within the boundaries of the U.S.?
Lake Michigan

Which Muppet movie featured a famous mayor?
Muppets Take Manhattan (Mayor Ed Koch)

Who was the only U.S. President to remain a bachelor?
James Buchanan

The name "Steve Cropper" is yelled out at
the end of what 1970s hit?
"Soul Man" by "The Blues Brothers"

In 1966, entertainers Morey Amsterdam,
Agnes Moorhead and Ernest Borgnine all...
...appeared on the debut episode of "The Hollywood Squares"

In 1946 three Bing Crosby movies reached the top ten.
It wasn't until 1974 that this feat was duplicated by actor (BLANK)
Robert Redford

What ABC comedy knocked CBS's "All in the Family"
out of first place in the TV ratings?
"Happy Days," back in 1976

The famous painting of a couple standing in front
of a farmhouse is known as...
"American Gothic," painted by Grant Wood.

(BLANK) was the worst forest fire in North American history
Peshtigo. It killed 800 people in Peshtigo, WI in October 1871.
The Chicago Fire occured the same night, with a death toll of 250.

Name the Wisconsin-born music star
who's first and last hits reached #1
Steve Miller. ("The Joker" and "Abracadabra")

Roper survey shows Janet Leigh's "Psycho" most popular shower
scene in movie history. What is most-mentioned bathtub scene?
Glenn Close in "Fatal Attraction"

It was once the home of the State Fair, later a prison
for confederate soldiers. These days it's known as...
Camp Randall

The first ones sold for $12.00 each in 1945
What are they?
Ballpoint pens

What did 50 million people watch on TV in September 1973?
The Billie Jean King/Bobby Riggs "Battle Of The Sexes" tennis match

What was notable about ''74 marriage of Jack Haley Jr. & Liza Minnelli?
Both had parents in "The Wizard of Oz."
His Dad was "Tin Man," her Mom was "Dorothy"

He had hits in the 60s, 70s and 80s...but it was the last hit
of his career that was his only #1. Name him.
Bob Seger. The song was "Shakedown"

Built in 1927 and located on East Washington Avenue,
it's one of fewer than 75 in existence today.
Carousel at Ella's Deli

His 1980s solo career began with a #1 song and was followed
by a dozen more top ten hits. Name him.
Lionel Richie, formerly of the Commodores

Built in 1847, it is the oldest tavern
in Dane County.
The Stamm House in Middleton

Who is the all-time youngest winner of the
"Best New Artist" Grammy?
LeAnn Rimes

(BLANK) held a note for 16 seconds
in one of her 1970s hits.
Donna Summer, in "Dim All the Lights"

Name James Taylor's only #1 song.
"You've got a friend"

America's top-producing
cotton state is...
Texas

"If everything's ready on the dark side of the Moon,
play the 5 tones" is from (BLANK)
"Close Encounters of the Third Kind"

(BLANK) was the first President of the United States
to have a telephone on his desk.
Herbert Hoover

(BLANK) was the #1 solo concert act of the 1990s.
Neil Diamond, earning 182 million
dollars while performing 461 concerts.

At the time of her death in 1962, Marilyn Monroe
was working on a movie called...
"Something's Got to Give"

What was Clara Peller famous for?
Asking "Where's the beef?" in the
1980s Wendy's commercials.

The Lone Ranger's horse was "Silver".
What was the name of Tonto's horse?
Scout

Who was the only actor to play his role in the
original M*A*S*H movie as well as the TV series?
Gary Burghoff (Radar O'Riley)

During coverage of the first Moon walk in 1969, Walter Cronkite
said the word (BLANK)...which he is embarrassed about to this day.
"Wow!"

What does the "M" on the hillside near Platteville stand for?
Mining. It was constructed by engineering students in 1937

On "Three's Company" Don Knotts
portrayed (BLANK)
Ralph Furley

Who hosted America's most-popular
radio show of 1943
Bob Hope

Name the two movies for which Tom Hanks won
back-to-back Best Actor Oscars.
"Philadelphia" and "Forrest Gump"

What Isthmus street is the shortest between
Lakes Monona and Mendota?
Blair Street

In which James Bond film did Bond
actually get married?
On Her Majesty's Secret Service

Who provided the voice of
"Shaggy" on "Scooby-Doo?"
Casey Kasem

What was the Beach Boys
last number one song?
Kokomo

Before it was Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
it was known as...
Monona Avenue

The first cast member hired for
"Saturday Night Live" in 1975 was
Gilda Radner

The Milwaukee Bucks once played a
game 7 to decide the NBA title. Who won the game?
The Boston Celtics

What was once called "Big Bug Hill" is now better known as (BLANK)
"Mansion Hill," the historical Madison neighborhood with 4 mansions
at corner of Pinckney and Gilman streets.

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