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That's Entertainment - Swinging 60's Style #5

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Introduction:
"Movies, TV and music - Immerse yourself in nostalgic memories of the classic entertainment of the swinging 60s."


1. It was hard to ignore TV westerns in the sixties. They were all over our screens... and we loved them. In which of these westerns did we meet the characters Rowdy Yates and Gil Favor?
    Bonanza
    Rawhide
    Gunsmoke
    The Virginian


2. The distinctive voice of Roy Orbison always evokes memories of the swinging sixties. Which of the Big O’s hits do these lyrics bring to mind?
“I guess I'll go on home it's late.
Maybe tomorrow night, but wait!
What do I see? Is she walking back to me?
Yeah, she's walking back to me.”
    Blue Bayou
    It's Over
    Oh, Pretty Woman
    Only the Lonely


3. One of the biggest movies of 1967 was “Bonnie and Clyde”. The duo terrorise the 1920s US mid-west, robbing banks and leaving mayhem in their wake. Who starred as Clyde Barrow in this gruesome tale of violent crime?
    Robert Redford
    Clint Eastwood
    Warren Beatty
    Paul Newman


4. We all love super heroes and 1960s TV gave us many to choose from. Which super hero series featured regular appearances by villainous characters called the Penguin, the Joker, Catwoman and the Riddler?
    Answer: (One Word)


5. The 1960s saw the introduction of many dance crazes. Three of the names listed below belong to genuine dance fads of the era. Which one did NOT get the baby boomer generation on the dance floor in the sixties?
    Mashed Potato
    Bump
    Twist
    Watusi


6. The movie phenomenon of James Bond was born in the swinging sixties. Our hero Bond pitted his wits against many a wicked international villain to save civilisation. In which of these movies did Bond encounter the henchman Oddjob?
    Dr. No
    Goldfinger
    From Russia With Love
    Thunderball


7. Many James Bond movies spawned a hit single by way of the movie’s theme song? They were great songs sung by great singers. Which of these titles was recorded by Nancy Sinatra?
    Thunder Ball
    From Russia with Love
    Goldfinger
    You Only Live Twice


8. Science fiction was as popular in the sixties as it is today. Among the many TV offerings one began each episode with the quote: “To boldly go where no man has gone before.”
What was the title of this iconic series?
    Answer: (Two Words)


9. In the crime thriller movie “Bullitt”, sleazy politician Walter Chalmers assigns Lt. Frank Bullitt the task of protecting a Mafia informant. Which actor portrays obnoxious Walter Chalmers in the movie?
    Larry Hagman
    Rod Steiger
    Ernest Borgnine
    Robert Vaughn


10. The dance music soundtrack for the Swinging Sixties was provided by Motown music. Right from the opening bar the songs were both distinctive and vibrant. The roster of Motown artists was amazing… The Four Tops, Martha and the Vandellas, Stevie Wonder, The Isley Brothers and Marvin Gaye, to name but a few. Perhaps the biggest group of all was the Supremes. Which of the titles listed below was NOT a sixties hit single for this soulful trio?
    Where Did Our Love Go
    You Can’t Hurry Love
    Come See About Me
    What Becomes of the Broken Hearted


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