Test your Knowledge

[TheDealer]

This is a test for us old kids! The answers are printed below, but don't cheat.

READY?! ???? Here we go!

1. 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?

2. When the Beatles first came to the U.S. in early 1964, we all watched them on The __________________ Show.

3. "Get your kicks, ___________________."
4. "The story you are about to see is true. The names have been changed _________________."

5."In the jungle, the mighty jungle,____________."

6. After the Twist, The Mashed Potato, and the Watusi, we
"danced" under a stick that was lowered as low as we could go in a dance called the "_____________."

7. "N_E_S_T_L_E_S", Nestle's makes the very best ________."

8. Satchmo was America's "Ambassador of Goodwill." Our parents shared this great jazz trumpet player with us. His name was _________.

9. What takes a licking and keeps on ticking? ____________

10. Red Skelton's hobo character was __________ and Red 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. In 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 ______________


























ANSWERS:

1. The Lone Ranger left behind a silver bullet.
2. The Ed Sullivan Show
3. On Route 66
4. To protect the innocent.
5. The Lion sleeps tonight
6. The limbo
7. Chocolate

8. Louis Armstrong
9. The Timex watch
10. Freddy, The Freeloader, and "Good Night, and may God bless."
11. Draft cards (Bras were also burned.)
12. Beetle or Bug
13. Buddy Holly
14. Sputnik
15. Hoola-hoop

[Hotrauder]

Damn, old as dirt. Knew them all and REMEMBERED! A good sign at my age. Thanks for the fun and the memories, Ray

[Cobra25]

Now that I enjoyed doing. I got #10-#13- #14 wrong. The rest I knew. 12 out of 15 not to bad.

[Dragcity]

I never knew that was a tribute to Buddy. Learn something new every day....

[fastblackmerc]

I never knew that was a tribute to Buddy. Learn something new every day....

I believe it was for Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens & the Big Booper.

I knew everyone.....

Ray.... you gotta come up with some harder ones for us old farts

[TheDealer]

Yeah, that was too easy for me too!!!!

[Bluerauder]

This is a test for us old kids! The answers are printed below, but don't cheat.

READY?! ???? Here we go!

1. 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? A Silver Bullet

2. When the Beatles first came to the U.S. in early 1964, we all watched them on The __Ed Sullivan____ Show.

3. "Get your kicks, ____On Route 66_______________."
4. "The story you are about to see is true. The names have been changed __to Protect the Innocent_______________."

5."In the jungle, the mighty jungle,___the Lion Sleeps Tonight_________."

6. After the Twist, The Mashed Potato, and the Watusi, we
"danced" under a stick that was lowered as low as we could go in a dance called the "__Limbo___________."

7. "N_E_S_T_L_E_S", Nestle's makes the very best _Chocolate__." Extra credit for remembering Farfel, right???

8. Satchmo was America's "Ambassador of Goodwill." Our parents shared this great jazz trumpet player with us. His name was _Louis Armstrong________.

9. What takes a licking and keeps on ticking? __A Timex Watch__________

10. Red Skelton's hobo character was _Clem Kadiddlehopper_ and Red always ended his television show by saying, "Good Night, and "_God Bless_______".

11. Some Americans who protested the Vietnam War did so by
burning their_Draft Cards___________.

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? _Beetle______ &__Karman Ghia_____________.

13. In 1971, singer Don MacLean sang a song about, "the day the music died." This was a tribute to__James Dean ????___________.

14. We can remember the first satellite placed into orbit. The Russians did it. It was called _Sputnik__________________.

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 ___Hula Hoop___________

I think that's a 15 out of 17. Pretty sure that I busted #13, half of #10 and half of #12. (minus 2) What did I win???

[BruteForce]

Got 'em all 'cept I answered Clem Kadiddlehopper for part 1 of #10. Knew it was wrong but couldn't recall the right one. Now its time for a nap.



Two bonus questions for Seattle area old-farts:

1. Who was the 2nd meanest man of the world?
2. What was the name of the soap opera that came on right after the afternoon show referenced above (hint: black & white)?

[ParkRanger]

Too easy.

Try these (but do not Google! ):

Name of Tonto's horse?
Cisco Kid's real name?
The town that Lucas McCain lived near?
The little kid's name on Spin & Marty?
Who played Bronco Lane?
Who always said "Hi Ho, Steverino"?
What was Cheyenne's last name?

More to come if ya likey

PR

[GarageMahal]

Age is meaningless I only got two wrong. Too much T.V. I guess

[dwasson]

What was 86's name? 99's? Who did they work for?
What was Marlo Thomas' character's name? Her boyfriend's name?
Who owned Tramp?
What was the name of the Brady's dog? For ten bonus points, name the SciFi film this dog starred in.

[gdmjoe]

Hummm ..... Got 'em all without any / much thought. Geezer comes to mind.

[Mike Poore]

Got 'em all, Ray. On several, I didn't need to read the whole question.

I declare myself the champ. What did I win?

OOPS, just saw the post above, um, second place will be OK, just give the prize to that O.F.

Wonder if Maury's watching?

[jgc61sr2002]

Dang. Just missed # 10.

[Marauderman]

I believe it was for Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens & the Big Booper.

I knew everyone.....

Ray.... you gotta come up with some harder ones for us old farts

Hey My friend..you have turned ...5 0 ) --Happy Birthday Late-=Tom------and .....uh.........you ain't old yet------