crwmike 0 #1 September 11, 2004 Pop Quiz for Old Farts The answers are below, but don't cheat. 01. After the Lone Ranger saved the day and rode off into the sunset, the grateful citizens would ask, "Who was that masked man. Invariably, someone would answer, "I don't know, but he left this behind." "What did he leave behind?______. 02. When the Beatles first came to the U.S. in early 1964, we all watched them on the, ______________________show. 03. Get your kicks, _______________. 04. The story you are about to see is true. The names have been changed ____________________. 05. In the jungle, the mighty jungle,_________________________. 06. After the twist, the mashed potatoes, and the watusi, we "danced" under a stick that was lowered as low as we could go in a dance called the __________________. 07. N_E_S_T_L_E_S, Nestle's makes the very best, _______________. 08. Satchmo was America's "ambassador of goodwill." Our parents shared this great jazz trumpet player with us. His name was, ____________________. 09. What takes a licking and keeps on ticking?__________________. 10. Red Skeltons hobo character was __________________, and he always ended his television show by saying, "Good night, and____________________." 11. Some Americans who protested the Vietnam war did so by burning their__________. 12. The cute little car with the engine in the back and the trunk in the front, was called the VW. What other names did it go by?____________&__________. 13. I n 1971, singer Don MacLean sang a song about,"the day the music died." This was a tribute to_________________. 14. We can remember the first satellite placed into orbit. The Russians did it; it was called __________________. 15. One of the big fads of the late 50's and 60's was a large plastic ring that we twirled around our waist; it was called the ___________. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kai2k1 0 #2 September 11, 2004 1 A silver Bullet 2. Ed Sullivan show 3. on route 66 4. to protect the innocent 5. The lion sleeps tonight 6. the Limbo 7. N E S T L E S 8. Louis Armstrong 9. Timex Watch 10. ?????? 11. Draft Cards 12. Beetle and Bug 13. WHO DIED? Janis Joplin?? 14. Sputnik 15. Hoola Hoop I think I missed 2, but im still younger at 32 There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bozo 0 #3 September 11, 2004 10....Freddy the Freeloader and he always said "goodnite and god bless" yes I am old bozo bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #4 September 11, 2004 13. This infamous plane crash. Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper, and Ritchie ValensIt's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kai2k1 0 #5 September 11, 2004 I remembered it after i edited the post. Then I googled it, but didnt want to change my answers There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #6 September 11, 2004 I couldn't remember Valens until I hit post, which is the exact time all typos and mistakes become glaringly obvious. It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kai2k1 0 #7 September 11, 2004 ROFLMAO There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crwmike 0 #8 September 11, 2004 Quote10....Freddy the Freeloader and he always said "goodnite and god bless" yes I am old bozo OK old fart. What was engraved on the Cisco Kid's revolver? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #9 September 11, 2004 OK, that one's got me stumped.It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crwmike 0 #10 September 11, 2004 Not surprised you missed Freddie the FReeloader, but am amazed you got "Get your kicks on Route 66" Come on, fess up. Did you find it on a net search? Michael Quote1 A silver Bullet 2. Ed Sullivan show 3. on route 66 4. to protect the innocent 5. The lion sleeps tonight 6. the Limbo 7. N E S T L E S 8. Louis Armstrong 9. Timex Watch 10. ?????? 11. Draft Cards 12. Beetle and Bug 13. WHO DIED? Janis Joplin?? 14. Sputnik 15. Hoola Hoop I think I missed 2, but im still younger at 32 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #11 September 11, 2004 Mike, that slogan has been used in ads quite recently. I know it's old, but it's been recycled.It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crwmike 0 #12 September 11, 2004 QuoteOK, that one's got me stumped. Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crwmike 0 #13 September 11, 2004 QuoteMike, that slogan has been used in ads quite recently. I know it's old, but it's been recycled. Ahhh. I don't get out much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bozo 0 #14 September 11, 2004 QuoteQuote10....Freddy the Freeloader and he always said "goodnite and god bless" yes I am old bozo OK old fart. What was engraved on the Cisco Kid's revolver? Colt 45 ? I have no idea LOL bozo bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crwmike 0 #15 September 11, 2004 Quote[Colt 45 ? I have no idea LOL bozo "Don't make me hurt you" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Garycal 0 #16 September 11, 2004 I got them all right but i can remember when all you could buy were black and white tvs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RevJim 0 #17 September 11, 2004 Best guess, after looking and finding an old toy, is "Cisco Kid" on the barrel and "Lone Star" on the reciever.It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites crwmike 0 #18 September 11, 2004 QuoteI got them all right but i can remember when all you could buy were black and white tvs I remember when people talked about television boxes. A few world travelers who had been to the state capital had actually seen one. I remember when we got our first TV. Turned it on and after Dad made antenna adjustments on the roof for an hour or so) saw my first TV show ...Lassie Another trivia question ...Who played Timmy's mom on the first Lassie TV show? Hint: A well known actress who quit show business shortly after the Lasie series only to re-enter showbusiness many years later as Mary Tyler Moore's bud. Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Garycal 0 #19 September 11, 2004 cloris leachman? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Garycal 0 #20 September 11, 2004 just for old times sake who played the part of the cisco kid? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RevJim 0 #21 September 11, 2004 Quotejust for old times sake who played the part of the cisco kid? Which one? Radio, or one of the many TV ones?It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Garycal 0 #22 September 11, 2004 the tv ones Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites StevePhelps 0 #23 September 11, 2004 June Lockhart was Timmy's mom (she also played the mom on "Lost in Space") -- I AM old (49) -- I only missed # 3 from the quiz -- never watched Route 66 a unique intrpretation to McLean's song http://www.whrc-wi.org/americanpie.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Garycal 0 #24 September 11, 2004 thier was one before her in the early 50s Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites StevePhelps 0 #25 September 11, 2004 I was born in 55 (a classic) so I guess that one precedes me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Garycal 0 #16 September 11, 2004 I got them all right but i can remember when all you could buy were black and white tvs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #17 September 11, 2004 Best guess, after looking and finding an old toy, is "Cisco Kid" on the barrel and "Lone Star" on the reciever.It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crwmike 0 #18 September 11, 2004 QuoteI got them all right but i can remember when all you could buy were black and white tvs I remember when people talked about television boxes. A few world travelers who had been to the state capital had actually seen one. I remember when we got our first TV. Turned it on and after Dad made antenna adjustments on the roof for an hour or so) saw my first TV show ...Lassie Another trivia question ...Who played Timmy's mom on the first Lassie TV show? Hint: A well known actress who quit show business shortly after the Lasie series only to re-enter showbusiness many years later as Mary Tyler Moore's bud. Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garycal 0 #19 September 11, 2004 cloris leachman? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garycal 0 #20 September 11, 2004 just for old times sake who played the part of the cisco kid? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #21 September 11, 2004 Quotejust for old times sake who played the part of the cisco kid? Which one? Radio, or one of the many TV ones?It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePhelps 0 #23 September 11, 2004 June Lockhart was Timmy's mom (she also played the mom on "Lost in Space") -- I AM old (49) -- I only missed # 3 from the quiz -- never watched Route 66 a unique intrpretation to McLean's song http://www.whrc-wi.org/americanpie.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garycal 0 #24 September 11, 2004 thier was one before her in the early 50s Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePhelps 0 #25 September 11, 2004 I was born in 55 (a classic) so I guess that one precedes me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
