Modern television provides only rare glimpses of the classic variety program. Here are a few that either dominated or were influential in television history.
Pam and Don are movie-goers. Here are some conversations about films they saw together, some verbatim, some edited, some imagined. Select the film they were discussing from the clues.
This is part three in a survey of sentimental and sad songs. As a Dream Weavers team effort, this quiz offers a fine variety of music that may bring a tear.
This is a quiz about women from the Western United States. You will be given a brief description of a well known woman and be asked to select that person from a list of four.
Mike Nichols was an 'actors' director in that he could coax peak performances from them. Although Nichols had outstanding credentials in television, Broadway, and films, the scope of this quiz focuses only on his film contributions. Contains spoilers.
Amnesia or loss of memory is the crux of an endless series of novel, film, and television dramas, and occasionally comedies. Here a few films that utilized this literary conceit. Contains spoilers.
Big band leaders were the 'rock stars' of the 1930s and 1940s though less so in subsequent decades. Here are some questions about that era and the musicians who made it memorable.
Andy Warhol is credited with saying "In the future, everyone will be ...famous for 15 minutes". Here are a few who had theirs. (Maybe more than 15 but you get the point)
Andy Warhol is credited with saying "In the future, everyone will be ...famous for 15 minutes". Here are a few who had theirs. (Maybe more than 15 but you get the point)
Nonsense/novelty songs have always been with us. We cringe, we smile, and we hear it all day in our heads. Here are a few that you might remember or have tried to forget.
The Quakers or Society of Friends in modern terms is an umbrella church encompassing a broad spectrum of views and practices but nearly all express a belief in a higher power, freedom, and pacifism. Here are a few notables.
Communities try to promote their economy by having a nickname or sobriquet. Here are a number of nicknames that you need to attach to a city, town, or village.
Dementia is a worldwide issue in terms of devastation to the individual and mounting costs of care and treatment. It deeply impacts caregivers and families.
Jazz is truly an art form. Here are some jazz artists that in various ways contributed to the mystique of this genre and that have a personalized memory for me.
"The Jerry Springer Show" by common consent is the perhaps the bottom of the barrel in television programing. Yet it remains a 'guilty pleasure' for many viewers. Here are some questions about Jerry Springer, his programs, and projects.
Small cities and towns try to promote their economy by having a nickname or sobriquet. Here are a number of nicknames that you need to attach to a small city or town.
The Coen Brothers use their skills in screenwriting, directing, and producing to create some of the more genre-breaking films in recent years. This quiz touches on their careers and a few of their films. Some outside knowledge, including awards needed.
A polymath is a person who displays skills and talents in many areas of achievement--sometimes also called 'Renaissance Men'. But this quiz includes a few women also.