Fourteen People : Common Bond

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1. This larger-than-life Canadian comedian died in 1994, but before he did he gave us such great characters as Dewey Oxberger (in "Stripes") and Barf the Mawg (half-man, half-dog) in "Spaceballs". Who was he? John Candy Lenny Bruce George Carlin Henny Youngman

2. This English model with a funny name was born Lesley Hornby in 1949, and in 1966 Mattel released a doll named for her. Who is this model who took the world by storm when she was a teenager? Twiggy Iman Sade Ultra Violet

3. This man was born Paul Reubens, but he's known more by his stage name. He had a big adventure in 1985 and a playhouse in 1986--who is he? Ted "Theodore" Logan Jo-jo the Dog-Faced Boy Bill S. Preston, Esq. Pee-wee Herman

4. "The Godfather of Soul" and "the hardest working man in show business" are just two of the titles this performer has earned since he began singing and dancing (some others are "Soul Brother #1" and "the King of Funk"). Who is he? Donnie Osmond Bootsie Collins James Brown George Clinton

5. Prince, in 1979, released a song called "I Feel For You" on his "Prince" album. Five years later, it became a bigger hit for which rhythm and blues singer? Chaka Khan Sheila E. Apollonia 6 Morris Day

6. In 1998, this vintner and ufologist was made a Member of the Order of Canada--but he's better-known for playing a Ghostbuster, Doctor Detroit and Sgt. Joe Friday. Who is he? Dan Aykroyd Jack Webb Bill Murray Harold Ramis

7. This actor provided Wilbur's voice in 1973's movie "Charlotte's Web", but he was perhaps most famous for playing the Poet on Rowan and Martin's television show "Laugh-In". He also played a villain in "The 'Burbs" and a country singer in "Nashville". Who was he? Henry Thomas Mel Thomas Mel Gibson Henry Gibson

8. Which puppeteer provided the voices for Cookie Monster, Miss Piggy, Yoda and Grover, and directed "The Dark Crystal", "Little Shop of Horrors" and "What About Bob?" Matt Henson Frank Oz Edgar Bergen Stan Winston

9. This musical icon was listed at number two on "Rolling Stone"s list of the hundred greatest singers of all time in 2008, and he was portrayed by Best Actor winner Jamie Foxx in a 2005 film. Who is this man who had 'Georgia on (his) Mind' and thought 'The Night Time (is the Right Time)'? Ray Charles Lightning Hopkins Stevie Wonder Bruce Springsteen

10. This author and actress is the daughter of Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher, and when she was two Elizabeth Taylor became her stepmother. She plays Peter Griffin's boss Angela on "Family Guy". Who's this Hollywood princess? Joely Fisher Scarlett Reynolds Connie Stevens Carrie Fisher

11. Here's an easy one. As of 2009, which director has won two Oscars, has been named the Most Influential Person of His Generation by 'Time' magazine, and has produced films grossing over 8.5 BILLION dollars in his over forty-year career? Steven Spielberg James Cameron George Lucas Uwe Boll

12. Which "Saturday Night Live" originial cast member made his mark as Pete (from the Olympia Cafe), the Samurai Futaba (who showed up in stockbrokers' offices and delicatessens), and several times wore a bee costume? Dana Carvey Eddie Murphy John Belushi Joe Piscopo

13. He was born Sidney Liebowitz in 1935, and in 1965 he had a self-titled variety show on CBS, but he's best known for the singing he's done with his wife, Eydie Gormé (including 1960's Grammy-winning "We Got Us"). Who is he? Sonny Bono Jackie Gleason Sammy Davis, Jr. Steve Lawrence

14. She is the musician "Rolling Stone" named #1 on its list of greatest singers of all time. Who is this 'Queen of Soul' who performed at President Barack Obama's inauguration in 2009? Aretha Franklin Ella Fitzgerald Marie Osmond Madonna

15. All right--you have fourteen people on this list, a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark and you're wearing sunglasses. Hit it. What is the common bond? Answer: (Three Words (3,5 and 8 letters))