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When those little DVD discs came out, what did DVD stand for? I have a bet with my sister’s boyfriend. |
1990's |
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When did a TV network first air original programming over the Internet? |
1990's |
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Your website says that MTV founder Bob Pittman wound-up running “Century 21” – a real estate company! My question – did this man have any professional failures? |
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With the Dow at about 9,000 points, my question is – when did it first hit 1,000? Love your web page. |
1970's |
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Crooner Bobby Vinton once remarked he did a show in honor of NY DJ Jack Spector, who he said introduced his first hit on the radio. Can you or do you have any information on this? |
1960's |
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Randy and the Rainbows did a song called “Denise” and I recently heard they did – I believe, a follow-up song what was along the same kind of sound. Can you help? |
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I always wondered when my favorite place in Las Vegas – The Hard Rock Café opened. |
1990's |
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Michael Jackson teamed with a well-known rapper on one song. What was it? |
1990's |
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I remember the point-counter-point segment on “60 Minutes” but fail to remember the participants? |
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Didn’t Hanna-Barbera – the cartoon makers, try to make a go at pop music? |
1960's |
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Did Bobby Darin ever record under a different name? |
1970's |
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In your opinion, when did the Bee Gees jump the shark? Pop history says it was after disco – that disco burned them out. Is that what you think? |
1970's |
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Kevin Nealon replaced Dennis Miller as the “Saturday Night Live” Weekend Update person. Who replaced Nealon? |
1990's |
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I have a small bet with my brother – that singer Bette Midler had a TV sitcom, but it wasn’t on the air for long. |
1990's |
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Please, can you tell me who coined “rhythm and blues?” |
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What was the name of the old MTV show with poets? I remember it coming out right around “Unplugged.” |
1990's |
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I love Guitar Hero but I have a tech question. Was it the first to feature guitar in an interactive – sort of game environment? |
1990's |
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Quad or 4-channel FM broadcasting was a very interesting period in pop culture. FM stations sometimes broadcast concerts in quad – but do you know when this began? |
1970's |
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One of Bob Dylan’s sons is somewhat of an executive or something. It’s not Jakob...? |
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Pay-per-view became big during the 1990’s and what was the biggest pay-per event? |
1990's |
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When did the rock band “The Who” last perform their “Tommy” rock opera on stage? Nobody seems to know. |
1970's |
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“Jaws” by author Peter Benchley became big during the 1970’s. IMDB says three “Jaws” movies were made during the 1970’s. Wasn’t Benchley impressed by yet, an early 1970’s movie on sharks? |
1970's |
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Shock Jock Howard Stern was supposed to star in another movie – just before his “Private Parts” I believe. This was a mainstream-type movie with some well-known actress. |
1990's |
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“Survivor” was the first of the successful run of Reality TV shows - is this true? In all the research I’ve seen – including Wiki – they say yes. |
2000's |
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Bob Dylan appeared on a TV sitcom? When and where? |
1990's |
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Did all the members of the famed “Seinfeld” cast have good relationships? |
1990's |
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What U.S. City was once called, by Rolling Stone Magazine, the “new Liverpool?” |
1990's |
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Wasn’t Snapple once sold to a big corporation, but they lost a tremendous amount of money on the product? |
1990's |
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How many music awards shows are there? |
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Can you put your finger on when rock ‘n’ roll merchandising begin? |
1980's |
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I was reading a factoid about President Kennedy’s assassination – that his coffin was destroyed? Is that true? |
1960's |
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What did you say was the original name of the movie “Shawshank Redemption?” |
1990's |
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Do you remember the laser disc format? It was like DVD – but much larger – about the size of a record album. When did its popularity peak? |
1990's |
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Can you tell me anything about HD radio? I hear commercials for it – but I don’t know anybody with it? Is it a big deal? |
2000's |
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What was the name of the ill-fated CBS-owned cable channel of the 1990’s? How long did it last? |
1990's |
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Can you tell me, like the recordable compact disc – when did a recordable DVD unit first come out? |
1990's |
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What is the name of the TV chef of the (I think) 70's who always drank a glass of white wine while he was cooking....He had a British accent? |
1970's |
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I need a list of chipmakers back when PC’s and the Internet were beginning their popularity. |
1990's |
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It’s finally happened – Casey Kasem will no longer count down current hits. I’ve checked your site – and you give lots of information concerning Casey and radio. |
Various |
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My question – when could you direct dial a long-distance phone #? Was it the 1960’s? |
1950's |
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Can you please tell me – why Jackie Gleason stopped making the classic “Honeymooners” show during the 1955 season? |
1950's |
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Re: Question last week. The artist who sang "Misdemeanor" was actually Foster Sylvers |
1970's |
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Can you give me a list of MTV personalities that made it big? |
Various |
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I’m wondering about TV shows about radio stations. Was there one after WKRP in Cincinnati? |
1990's |
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Please tell me when the first HDTV came out? |
1990's |
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Before Internet short speak such is IMHO and LOL – wasn’t there such a thing for pagers? |
Various |
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Did Michael Jackson ever do TV pay-per-views? He didn’t seem to do much television. |
Various |
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I loved the Donny Osmond/Michael Jackson comparison on the radio today. They sounded identical when they were young. Do you have any other Michael Jackson sound-alike comparisons? |
1970's |
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A bad week for pop culture - first Ed McMahon, then Farah Fawcett and Michael Jackson. |
Various |
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I remember a poster or an advertisement with a guy sitting in an armchair. He was facing speakers as the music was coming at him...? |
1970's |
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We’re doing a little thing here at the office – unduplicated or “odd words” in pop songs – but I get more points if this same word is used in another tune. |
1960's |
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I was going through the 1990’s here and was wondering. I saw a music video about the time Forrest Gump was popular that incorporated Gump-like effects...? |
1990's |
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When did telephone (800) prefix numbers – those toll free lines begin? What came next? |
1960's |
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What was the name of the TV movie about the Jay Leno-David Letterman late night talk battle? |
1990's |
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My favorite band of all time – R.E.M. once had a song directly related to CBS newsman Dan Rather. What was it? |
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Besides those Star Trek conventions – did members of the original cast appear together elsewhere? |
Various |
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There was a song that I use to listen to back in the 1970's as a kid. I'm not sure of the name, but it talked about a husband and a wife searching the classified dating section in the newspaper...? |
1970's |
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I hope you can help. I’m looking for a White Rock soda commercial that used the Seekers’ “Georgy Girl” as the melody... |
1960's |
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I was told that big-guy Clarence Clemons of the E Street Band was once a football player. |
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Is it true that while producing Donna Summer during her queen of the disco days – her producers had solo records under different names? |
1970's |
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The girl on the old 1990’s show “Fresh Prince” became a recording artist. I just don’t remember her as such. |
1990's |
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Was there ever a television series – a popular one – which had to cease production entirely because a main cast member died? |
1980's |
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You said MTV wasn’t the first video channel? |
1980's |
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I’ve got you on this one! Tell me the first TV show that used a past hit record as a theme song. |
1980's |
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Your pages are just full of fascinating tidbits and especially – technology. Can you tell me something or anything about the operating system they call Linux? |
1990's |
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I heard the DJ on XM say that Dionne Warwick is singing with the Spinners on “Games People Play.” I obviously have some doubts or I wouldn’t be e-mailing you. |
1970's |
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Does anybody know the original salaries for Saturday Night’s “Prime Time Players?” |
1970's |
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Milli Vanilli – the disgraced lip-synching act? Someone told me they had the nerve to actually record an album after their fiasco was discovered. No way! |
1990's |
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Recently, I was invited to “Club 33” at Disneyland from a friend of a friend. How “exclusive” is this club? |
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Can you name the only double-album with two distinctive front covers? |
2000's |
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I have a bet and say WBLS-FM – the very popular New York R+B station dethroned WABC back when it was the #1 music station in the country. |
1970's |
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Other than product placement – are their newer trends as far as how advertisers expose their products to a likely audience? |
2000's |
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Once and for all, how many albums did Led Zeppelin sell? Were not they the all-time album seller? |
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Wasn’t there a television program featuring You Tube videos? It sounds like a great concept. |
2000's |
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How long has William Shatner been doing the Priceline commercials? |
1990's |
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I have a bet with my mom. She says those little blue “Smurf” cartoon characters came from the 1960’s, but I remember them as something from the 1980’s. |
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The television industry has had its share of government rules and regulations – many helped, but some impeded. In all of your pop culture history – can you give impediment examples? |
1970's |
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When was the “I’m going to Disneyland” line first used at the end of a Super Bowl? |
1980's |
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Do you have any kind of information on 1986’s “Hands Across America.” I’m looking for specifics on participants. |
1980's |
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All five Harry Potter movies did well, but can you tell me – how well? |
2000's |
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Please tell me when the first recordable Compact Disc unit came out? |
1990's |
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Can you settle a bet? My wise-guy brother says they’re not singing the Batman theme – that those are trumpets. This is the original TV series. I bet him this is a legit chorus. |
1960's |
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As far as early TV’s go Mr. Pop – do you have any kind of information on big projection TV’s and when they began showing up? |
1970's |
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Chicago DJ Joel Sebastian was on two stations in Chicago – one was WCFL, which I listened too when I was young. He was on another station right after that. Can you help? |
1970's |
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You said Diahann Carroll was the first African American to star in a TV series. I see bits and pieces of this series on the Internet. Do you have something more concrete? |
1960's |
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Who was the guard that supposedly saw the tape around a door lock and notified the cops that someone may be in the Watergate building? |
1970's |
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What/when was the first televised boxing bout? My guess is sometime during the 1950’s. |
1940's |
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I was reading your 1950’s pages and Dick Clark and rock ‘n’ roll DJ Alan Freed come up often. Did they know each other? What did Dick Clark think about his (then) rock ‘n’ roll rival? |
1950's |
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When did Ryan Seacreast begin doing “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve?” Two years ago? |
2000's |
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In the history of gays in entertainment – can you tell me, as far as – I guess, modern music – who was the first singer to openly convey he or she was gay? |
1970's |
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Saga of the Whopper continues… |
1970's |
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Was Peter Frampton with another band other than Humble Pie? |
1970's |
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With all this talk of the Sheraton and its jingle, I remember one from Kentucky Fried Chicken and their first “jingle” I guess you would call it. It was Col Sanders singing “You’ll have to visit me.” Do you remember? |
1960's |
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Is it true that the creators of “The Monkees” also created the Partridge Family? |
1970's |
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You state the Whopper came out from Burger King in 1970. From what I knew, that couldn't be accurate... |
1970's |
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Can you shed light on how Mike Nesmith left the Monkees? I heard he had to buy out his contract. |
1960's |
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Can you tell me – did Ed McMahon get evicted from the house he was living in a few years ago? |
1970's |
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Who was the bigger artist during the 1990’s – Mariah Carey or Madonna? |
1990's |
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This is a far-out question, but game shows were once notorious for giving away fur products – fur coats etc. When did this practice end? |
1990's |
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One of the big TV series then was “Mannix” starring Mike Connors. I remember seeing this actor use a different name for movies – if you can believe “Touch” Connors? Is there a history here? |
1970's |
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As far as national advertising – what's the longest used phone number in pop culture history? |
1970's |
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The late Susan (Suzanne) Pleshette tried one more time as far as a sitcom. IMDB says it was “The Boys Are Back” from 1994? What network and how long did it last? |
1990's |
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When did Burger King’s “Whopper” debut? Was it after the Big Mac? |
1970's |
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Was there once a Mike Myers (Halloween) action figure complete with a blade? |
2000's |
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Re: Carole King’s “Writer” Album – of which you mentioned last week. |
1970's |
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I read somewhere that David Lee Roth of Van Halen was a memory expert. I’ve never read this before. |
Various |
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What venue was considered the birthplace of Punk? |
1970's |
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I’m interested in knowing what Carole King did after her Brill Building ride and her album “Tapestry” in 1970? |
Various |
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The Alice in Arlo Guthrie’s “Restaurant” – wasn’t there another story about her? |
1960's |
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What year, in your opinion, was the best for Motown’s Supremes? |
1960's |
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Shelly Long of the original “Cheers” attempted suicide a few years go. How is she doing these days? |
2000's |
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Comedy Central once had a competitor, another comedy channel. What was it? |
1980's |
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Can you confirm that the Eagles’ Glen Frey played on an early Bob Seger record? |
1960's |
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Wasn’t Paris Hilton’s mother an actress? Where? |
Various |
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The Righteous Brothers were the first of the so-called “blue eyed soul” sound and I’m must curious about other groups that fell into this category. |
Various |
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In terms of movies – what is the largest comedy movie to date? In terms of popularity or ticket sales. |
2000's |
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Can you tell me anything about Carly Simon’s sister who was also a recording artist? |
1970's |
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You mentioned that Bachman-Turner was for a short time, a “70’s” supergroup. Wasn’t there a deliberate attempt during the 1970’s to put together so-called rock bands? |
1970's |
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Was there ever a “J. Geils” in the J. Geils Band? Wasn’t it really Peter Wolf? |
1970's |
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“Billy Don’t Be A Hero” was one of the better – I guess, novelty records from my high school era. A friend says there were two versions of this song released...? |
1970's |
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Internet sources say that Bachman-Turner Overdrive contained two “Backman’s” but I remember a time when there were three. Help! |
1970's |
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Harry Casey of K.C. and the Sunshine Band began as a producer for the record label his band put on the map. Can you confirm this? |
1970's |
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Bruce Johnston was once a member of the Beach Boys. I know he still tours with them, but didn’t he leave the group with a bad taste in his mouth? |
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I’m so confused about the origins of videos on television. There seems to be 100 answers. Can you point to anytime in pop culture that makes sense? |
1970's |
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O.J. Simpson once starred in a TV production about a murder. I found it on IMBD, but can you tell me anything else about it? |
1970's |
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Can you tell me if you know what happened to the group, "The Silvers"? |
1970's |
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Who were the original members of the Doobie Brothers? |
1970's |
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David Bowie quit music once, then came back? |
1970's |
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Didn’t Daryl Hall of the pop duo “Hall and Oates” record before the two came together? |
1960's |
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Those smiley face buttons were synonymous with the 1970’s, but I was reading on your site that there was another called the “WIN” button. |
1970's |
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What band held the most pop charts hits at one time? |
1960's |
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Where did Wang Chung get such a weird name? |
1980's |
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MTV wasn’t a shoe-in idea – was it? Didn’t it have obstacles from the corporate decision makers? |
1980's |
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Pop singer Tiffany of the ‘80’s had a bad falling out with her mom, but what caused it? |
1980's |
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I know it was a national show, but what city did Captain Kangaroo film? |
1950's |
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Has anyone ever won an award such as a Tony and never accepted or never picked it up later? |
1960's |
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Quiz question – what does Jack Nicholson and the late John Belushi have in common? |
1970's |
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Am I right to say “Jeopardy” has been on TV longer than any other game show? |
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Comedian Steve Martin got his start as a writer. How? |
1960's |
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Who was responsible for the first genre of rock ‘n’ roll movies – Alan Freed? |
1950's |
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The band Led Zeppelin had an original name. What was it? |
1960's |
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When did C-SPAN first broadcast? |
1970's |
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Tell me what's on the flip side of the song, "Mr. Grillon," by the George Garabedian Players, circa 1960? |
1950's |
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When I was a child, I went to a movie that had some kind of mad scientist and a gorilla in it. During the movie, it seems like in a laboratory, the scientist and the gorilla actually came out of the screen....? |
1960's |
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I distinctly remember an earlier TV program called “The Play of the Week.” It was well-done and featured some great actors of the day. This was such a long time ago, but my point is – how come plays aren’t featured on television? |
1960's |
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When did WAAF-FM in Worchester (Near Boston) go to the rock format? |
1970's |
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I saw Jimmy Buffet in concert not too long ago and he seems to be pretty sharp. Is he educated or just one of those smart musicians that can play, write and talk? |
1970's |
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Is there any truth that Jim Belushi didn’t really do anything in media until his brother John died prematurely of a drug overdose? |
1970's |
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I'm having recollections of a rock song...more of a ballad...from either 1969 or 1970 with the words "San Bernardino" in it...? |
1970's |
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Can you tell me about the rock band Van Halen? When did they make it big? |
1970's |
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I’m doing a Moody Blues hour. Can you tell me when the original band first split up and why? |
1970's |
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What is the legend of the “Seven Dirty Words” broadcast by a New York radio station. When and exactly what was broadcast? |
1970's |
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Trivia question – was the 1970’s band “Stealer’s Wheel” just one guy – Gerry Rafferty? |
1970's |
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I want to record my band and begin making music mp-3’s. What’s your opinion of miking the drums? |
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I have a bet that says Hugh Downs was the original host of “20/20” on ABC-TV and the Internet confirms this. Do you? |
1970's |
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Can you give me some information on Chuck Norris before he entered movies? |
1960's |
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Can you tell me of a news anchor who committed suicide while on the air? |
1970's |
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I always love the Canadian band “Guess Who.” When did key member Randy Bachman leave the group? |
1970's |
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I was doing some research on the Letterman show, and came across some IMDB info that said Paul Shaffer was in a TV series. Shaffer – an actor? |
1970's |
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Didn’t Col. Tom Parker fall on hard times and try to sell his Elvis Presley contract to investors? |
1970's |
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What was the biggest selling debut record album of all time. Debut meaning – a first time for the singer or band. |
1970's |
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In this decade, rap is considered one of two of America’s most influential street-based subcultures. What is the other? |
2000's |
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When did the original “Pirates of the Caribbean” ride at Disneyland open? |
1960's |
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Did Miley Cyrus have any kind of acting experience before landing her now famous “Hannah Montana” role? |
2000's |
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Please refresh my memory. When YouTube was just starting out – a video propelled the site to get a bunch of views. What was that video again? |
2000's |
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Do you have a chart or something for top computer games for the past year? You seem to have everything else. |
2000's |
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I am trying to find an old song from the radio. This is from the 1960’s and all I can remember was “Before the Bird Flies… Before the Grass Dies...” |
1960's |
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I need a little help. I don’t know any of the electronic/computer game boxes for the younger crowd. Do you have a list? |
2000's |
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How many times has Elvis’ daughter Lisa Marie Presley been married? |
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What comic book has spawned the biggest movies? |
2000's |
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I bought my son one of the “Guitar Heroes” and – from a pop point of view – how many such “games” are there? |
2000's |
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To date, what is the program with the highest ratings? |
2000's |
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Freddie Prinze was one of the funniest actors on television. Is it true he signed a huge TV contract before his 1977 death and was headed even higher? |
1970's |
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Tell me, how long was Tom Cruise married to his first wife? |
1980's |
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Singer Gloria Estefan was taken out after she broke her back. How old was she? |
1990's |
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Martha Stewart” was played by an actress in not one, but two TV movies. Who is she? |
2000's |
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Was England’s “Abbey Road” studio really their main source of recording? Can you tour there? |
1960's |
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Didn’t Mars discontinue red M&M candies, then, bring them back? |
1970's |
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How long did the group “Pink Floyd” stick around? Didn’t they breakup relatively early? |
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Did Vince Guaraldi compose and perform all of the music on "Peanuts?" |
Various |
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What reality series was canned after airing just one week? Trick question? |
2000's |
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Did the 1960’s group “The Seekers" come from Britain or Australia? |
1960's |
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Can you confirm, in this era of X-Box – the most popular hand-held video game machines? |
2000's |
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Wasn’t the first Harry Potter book written on scrap paper, because the author was so poor, she couldn’t afford a typewriter? |
1990's |
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Essentially, when did the 1950’s “fourth” TV network DuMont - stop? |
1950's |
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I was told the 1970’s most famous porn star, Linda Lovelace, died an early death. Was it because of her lifestyle? |
2000's |
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Can you give me “hippie” wear – the kind seen back during the 1960’s. This is for a New Year’s party. |
1960's |
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I was a huge Peter Frampton fan during high school. He rose so fast and quickly went away. Why? |
1970's |
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Wasn’t “American Idol” originally a throw-away summer replacement? Was Ryan Seacrest the first host? |
2000's |
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In all of pop music history – what time was there the most British acts on the U.S. pop charts? |
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I was wondering about the Home Box Office channel and its early history. You seem to know a lot about television. |
1970's |
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A little trivia. Which member of the Ramones – opened every song on tour with a shout “1-2-3-4?” |
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Who was the original yodeler on those “Yahoo” advertisements? |
1990's |
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Wasn’t Apple’s LaserWriter the first successful consumer laser printer? |
1980's |
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The movie pheom “Borat” actually came from a television show. Can you confirm that factoid? |
2000's |
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You said the guy who developed the long-running “Cops” TV show died a weird death. Is that right? |
2000's |
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Did butler “Alfred” ever have a last name? And what was the story behind Bruce Wayne and his “inheritance?” |
1960's |
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During Fox-TV’s earlier days, didn’t they get in trouble for airing certain types of programs? |
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Wasn’t the original “Friday” only released on DVD? Wasn’t its sequel released to movie theaters? If so – when? |
1990's |
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Please tell me when and where “Soul Train” was born? Chicago? Under what circumstances? |
1970's |
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I’m a big fan of the old “Fugitive” TV show with David Janssen. Did that show start some sort of trend during the 1960’s where people were running away? |
1960's |
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Could you give me the story of Paul McCartney’s “Eleanor Rigby” song? I remember seeing it on your web page. |
1960's |
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“Sex and the City” was based on a real author? Is that true? Is she the same age as Sara Jessica Parker? |
Various |
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Being the sci-fi collector that I am, a friend of mine swears there was once a TV special on the making of the original “Star Wars.” Do you have anything on this? |
1970's |
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Can you give me any rundown on the earliest portable mp-3 players and what did they sell for? |
2000's |
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The divorce rate has been above 50% for quite a spell. Do you have any information regarding divorce rates during the 1950’s and 1960’s? |
Various |
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Can you name an actor who became a rock star? |
1980's |
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Wasn’t “Guns ‘n Roses” despite being ignored by radio, still managed to sell lots of records? |
1980's |
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The “Jack” radio format is popular in many cities. Can you tell me when first names were first used as radio formats or radio stations? |
1980's |
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What were the exact circumstances about the death of T-Rex lead singer Marc Bolan? |
1970's |
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Could you give the list for Motown’s biggest hits of all time? |
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You said Raymond Burr was known for three TV roles. One was Perry Mason. The other was Ironside. What was the third? |
1970's |
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A trend during the 1980’s and rock stars was their association with a soft drink or beer. Could you tell me what drink commercial singer George Michael appeared? I think it was for Coke. |
1980's |
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I love Blair Underwood and I associate him with “L.A. Law.” Was he an original cast member? |
1990's |
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It’s good to see teen acts back again. My daughter loves the Disney Girls: Hanna Montana and the like. Didn’t teen appeal go away in pop music, and then come back? |
Various |
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What was the first time an online-produced show was sold to a traditional TV network? |
2000's |
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So far, how many books or cookbooks has Rachel Ray publish? |
2000's |
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Wasn’t entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. a part of President Nixon’s administration or something? |
1970's |
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When did the I-phone debut and for how much? Wasn’t there a quick price drop? |
2000's |
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How long was Clint Eastwood a mayor? |
1980's |
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I have a bet that says compact discs when played, actually change speed in the CD player. A friend of mine says “no” and that the speed stays the same – like a phonograph record. |
Various |
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I remember the name Colin Quinn from MTV but can’t remember specifically where? |
1990's |
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How long did it take CNN to make a profit? |
1980's |
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What year did the Grammys drop the female rockers category and why? |
1980's |
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Who replaced Bruce Springsteen keyboardist Danny Federici when he was being treated for skin cancer? |
2000's |
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There was a TV takeoff (no pun intended) of the very funny “Airplane” movie that starred Leslie Nielson. What was the name of the show? |
1980's |
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I remember hearing Murray the K on a show about the 1960’s just before he passed away. What was the name of the show? |
1980's |
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In all of advertising, what are some of you favorite slogans? |
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I heard you on the radio say “Buzz” is used by just about every media outlet as some sort of gossip outpost for today’s pop culture. Doesn’t anyone have original ideas anymore? |
Various |
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Wasn’t there a Britney Spears perfume? |
2000's |
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Ton Loc’s 1989 rap song “Wild Thing” used what song as a sampler? I know it wasn’t the classic “Wild Thing” by the Troggs. |
1980's |
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I’ve always wondered – the popular “America’s Funniest Home Videos” had to start somewhere. How did they get their initial home videos during their first broadcasts? |
1990's |
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Didn’t Florence Henderson and Robert Reed appear on television – as a couple – but not as Mr. And Mrs. Brady? |
1980's |
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What’s the only TV show to appear in four decades in four incarnations – on three TV networks? |
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Sheena Easton was a pop singer during the 1980’s and had some songs written for her by Prince, though I can’t find his name on anything she did. |
1980's |
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What early rap group signed an endorsement deal with a condom company? I can’t remember their name. |
1980's |
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Besides the Beach Boys, Jan & Dean – can you name other surf-era standouts? |
1960's |
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Is it true that the creator of “The Sopranos” had a tough go at it – and that HBO originally passed on it too? |
2000's |
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As far as Hollywood trainers go, who stands out? |
2000's |
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What successful rock band began with name “Farris Brothers?” |
1970's |
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Can you tell me what Beach Boys Christmas song was their biggest or biggest hit? |
1960's |
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Wasn’t Jackie Kennedy’s “Tour of the White House” originally broadcast on CBS-TV? |
1960's |
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Did the late Andy Kaufman have a son or a daughter? |
1980's |
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George Bush had two nicknames names for Karl Rove. Can you name them? |
2000's |
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Like “Seinfeld” – didn’t Ted Danson’s “Becker” have a finale? |
2000's |
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Rock singer David Bowie recently had heart surgery, but I don’t remember anything about it. |
2000's |
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Van Halen did a popular rock album titled “OU812” and I can’t find out what this is or what it means. |
1980's |
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NBC in New York features “The NBC Experience” – a retail outlet like no other. How long has this been in business? |
1990's |
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Name three 1960’s sitcoms that left the airwaves on top of the ratings? |
1960's |
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On the James Bond films, “Mrs. Moneypenny” was replaced after a long run by another actress. Who was she? |
1980's |
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Who was the only TV actor ever to be Emmy-nominated for the same character for three different TV series? |
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Dr. Drew Pinsky now has a cable show. He seems so young, but I’m told he’s been with the media for quite some time. |
Various |
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I hope you can help me. I just heard that Neil McIntyre passed away September 11. I can't find his obit anywhere. Do you know more about his life? |
1960's |
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After reading your site, was QVC the first real competitor to Home Shopping Network? |
1980's |
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I have a school project to do where we have to make a radio show from the 1960s...? |
1960's |
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Wasn’t there a “Got Milk” ad featuring the cast of “Everybody Loves Raymond?” |
1990's |
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I’ve been looking for any TV debut information on “The Brady Bunch.” Do you have anything from 1969? |
1960's |
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Didn’t Bruce Springsteen once have two employees sue him? |
1980's |
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When Huey Lewis and the News suddenly hit it big, how many top-40 songs came off their first successful album? |
1980's |
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The Chicago Bears were responsible for not one but two videos that were tongue-in-cheek. What were they? |
1980's |
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Oprah Winfrey once did a powerful one-time special that was carried simultaneously on three networks? |
1990's |
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Did Nielsen ever figure out how to get ratings from VCR’s/taped programs? |
1990's |
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Where is Johnny Carson's gravesite? |
2000's |
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How much older is Donald Trump then his wife Melania? |
2000's |
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How long did those Norelco Christmas ads run on TV? |
Various |
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1950’s pop singer Julius LaRosa had a second career as a popular DJ in New York. What station and for how long? |
Various |
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Who was the only President to appear on “Saturday Night Live?” |
1970's |
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Two names in contemporary morning radio are still going strong – Mark Thompson and Brian Phelps from Los Angeles..? |
1980's |
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Was the song “Lady In Red” was inspired by the songwriter’s wife? |
1980's |
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Who is the only solo artist ever to have two singles in the top-5 during the same week, but from different albums? |
1980's |
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When did the first “WrestleMania” video come out? Wasn’t that the one with Cyndi Lauper and Hulk Hogan? |
1980's |
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Question that’s a quiz. Everyone knows Elton John is really Reg Dwight. What’s given full name? And his full stage/legal name? And the album that used his birth name? |
1980's |
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Dean Martin had a pop hit with and old country/western song called, “One Has My Name, The Other Has My Heart” but I can’t find it anywhere! |
1960's |
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Was doing research on “Spiderman” on television (before the big movie hits) and with the IMDB listings, is there anything missing? |
1970's |
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Did NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” run print TV ads during its early years? |
1970's |
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What was the original name/working title for the 1980’s TV series – “Miami Vice?” |
1980's |
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Jodi Foster starred in TV version “Paper Moon” with a guy who looked like Ryan O’Neil (as in the movie), but wasn’t. What was his name? |
1970's |
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Pop culture history says Sony’s Beta videocassette lost out to the lesser VHS format, but precisely, what company laid Sony to rest on this subject? |
1980's |
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I’m doing research on the beginning of MTV. Is there anything you can tell me about its founders “resisting” the idea of a music channel? |
1980's |
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I was doing research on color television. Can you confirm that NBC-TV broadcast “color-weeks” during TV’s black and white days? |
1960's |
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I heard you say that at one time, there were “two” network programs called “Saturday Night Live,” same night? |
1970's |
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Someone asked if Ringo Starr had written any Beatles songs. You only mentioned one, "What Goes On." This song is indeed the only one where the writing credits were "Lennon/McCartney/Starr." But, in fact.... |
1960's |
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In the early 70s we had album called Popcorn...? |
1970's |
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What was the first cable-to-commercial TV series? |
1980's |
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What was the late Mel Blanc’s first cartoon voice? |
1940's |
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Can you confirm that singer Elvis Presley had two background singers once walk off his stage during a live performance? |
1970's |
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Do you have any history on Home Shopping Network? |
1980's |
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When was the first echo or reverb used on a pop recording? |
1950's |
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I remember a newscaster named Nick Clooney, who I later learned was the father of actor George Clooney. How long was he a newscaster in Los Angeles? |
1980's |
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Can you re-show Fabian’s 1959 dream date? |
1950's |
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Love your website. Could you tell me the radio station that holds the record for the most people listening per quarter hour? |
1970's |
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Which two cast members of the old “Magnum P.I.” series actually went into business together? |
1980's |
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What was the sci-fi show about a family that accidentally slips through a portal to another dimension? |
1980's |
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How did early-rapper “Run” get that nickname? |
1980's |
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Was there such a person as “Chef Boy Ar Dee” as in the popular canned foods? |
1920's |
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Your 1980’s pages report a channel called the Cable Health Network. Never heard of it. |
1980's |
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How did “Kool” get his name as in “Kool & The Gang?” They’re one of my favorite bands. |
1960's |
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Just heard “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. She passed away early and suddenly, didn’t she? |
1970's |
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Who is the youngest-ever Emmy-winner? |
2000's |
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My favorite TV show of all time is still “The Odd Couple.” When did it debut? What night? |
1970's |
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Who were the original members of the Rolling Stones? |
1960's |
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Wasn’t Rosie O’Donnell rated one of the most annoying celebrities last year? |
2000's |
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Can you name two actors who had continuing characters on two shows at the same time? |
1970's |
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I remember someone on my local news called “The Green Grocer”...? |
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Was ABC television sports anchor Warner Wolf bounced? |
1970's |
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Weren’t “The Stray Cats” a part of the 1980’s British music invasion along with Wham! and Duran Duran? |
1980's |
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I heard “The Glamorous Life” by Sheila E. What’s her last name and when was she popular? |
1980's |
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The long-ago Satellite News Channel lasted exactly how long? |
1980's |
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My favorite show as a child was “The Waltons.” Didn’t this come from another television show? |
1970's |
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What was the first movie ever to star Kim Basinger? |
1970's |
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What cigarette stated, “We’d rather fight than switch” and showed a guy with a black eye? |
Various |
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One of the early/original MTV veejays had a show on “regular” TV at the same time. Is that true? |
1980's |
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I found an old Hula-Hoop which makes a sound when it twirls with little balls inside. Did all the early Hula Hoops from the 1950’s have this? |
1960's |
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Mr Pop’s Fun and Fascinating Facts This Week |
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When Entertainment Tonight debuted – there were three hosts? Any information? |
1980's |
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I remember a time when you could only reserve a U.S. Postal Service mailbox as an address alternative. I was wondering how long private mail centers have been around? |
1970's |
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What was name of the sci-fi movie where a caterer dismembers ladies so he can serve their parts – all to bring back a goddess? |
1960's |
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Fantasy Records once titled a Credence Clearwater Revival album in error. What was the album? |
1970's |
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Can you tell me anything about an outfit called “Metro Traffic?” When did it began? |
1970's |
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Mr Pop’s Fun and Fascinating Facts This Week |
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Was sensationalist magician David Copperfield ever photographed with a smile? |
1980's |
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Ted Turner’s WTBS began as small station in Atlanta. Is that correct? |
1970's |
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What Norwegian band in pop history had an international hit? |
1980's |
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Apple’s IPod came first, then i-Tunes? Is that correct? Is i-Tunes the #1 music seller? |
2000's |
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Is Duran Duran really a product of MTV? In other words, did MTV make the band? |
1980's |
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I’m interested to know, did the proliferation and popularity of cable-TV begin to change commercial TV? |
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