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Quiz about Desert Island Discs with Jerry Springer
Quiz about Desert Island Discs with Jerry Springer

Desert Island Discs with Jerry Springer Quiz

'Desert Island Discs' is a radio programme which invites guests to imagine they are stranded on a desert island. They are asked to choose eight records, a book and a luxury item. This quiz concerns Jerry Springer who was the guest in 2009.

A multiple-choice quiz by kittyconner. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
kittyconner
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
367,025
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
300
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Question 1 of 10
1. The first song chosen by Jerry Springer on 'Desert Island Discs' was 'All I Care About'. The song is sung by the character Billy Flynn in which musical? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. The next song picked by Jerry Springer on 'Desert Island Discs' was a Beatles number. This was the first of the Beatles' songs to reach number one in America. What is its title? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. Patti Page's song was the third 'Desert Island Discs' choice for Jerry Springer. The song he picked was recorded in 1950, and was one of the biggest sellers of the last century. Which one was it? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. A Bob Dylan song was Jerry Springer's next choice on 'Desert Island Discs'. His choice was performed by Peter, Paul and ____. Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. Another record Jerry Springer chose for his 'Desert Island Discs' was a song by Dion. Recorded in 1968, the song's title listed three male names from history. Towards the end of the song, another man is mentioned. Who was he? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. For his sixth record choice on 'Desert Island Discs', Jerry Springer chose another song by the Beatles. Perhaps I should it was by George Harrison, but both Paul and Ringo accompanied George on this song. It was said to have been written in Eric Clapton's garden. What is the song? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. This seventh song was chosen as Jerry Springers's favourite on the show 'Desert Island Discs'. The song is the soundtrack for a film starring Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey. Which is it? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. Jerry Springer's final song choice on 'Desert Island Discs' was performed by Elvis. This song shares the title of his first film. Name it. Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. When asked what he would like to pick for his 'Desert Island Discs' book, Jerry Springer chose a ____ album containing pictures taken by a camera of his family and friends. What's the missing word?

Answer: (Five letters; begins with P)

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Question 10 of 10
10. McDonald's was probably pleased that Jerry Springer chose this for his luxury item on 'Desert Island Discs'. What was his chosen item? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The first song chosen by Jerry Springer on 'Desert Island Discs' was 'All I Care About'. The song is sung by the character Billy Flynn in which musical?

Answer: Chicago

 Jerry Springer chose Henry Goodman as the singer. Henry Goodman trained at RADA (The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art). Since then, he has appeared in film, television and in the theater. He has also been awarded two Laurence Olivier Theater Awards, one in 1993 for the musical 'Assassins' and the other in 2000 for his role in 'The Merchant of Venice'.
2. The next song picked by Jerry Springer on 'Desert Island Discs' was a Beatles number. This was the first of the Beatles' songs to reach number one in America. What is its title?

Answer: I Want To Hold Your Hand

 Jerry Springer chose this song because it brought back a memory of the first time he heard it. At the time, he was studying for his finals when a friend came into his room saying 'you must hear this', and it was the song 'I Want To Hold Your Hand'.
3. Patti Page's song was the third 'Desert Island Discs' choice for Jerry Springer. The song he picked was recorded in 1950, and was one of the biggest sellers of the last century. Which one was it?

Answer: The Tennessee Waltz

 According to Jerry Springer, 'The Tennessee Waltz' was one of his parents' favourite songs. It was also one of the first songs he heard when he arrived to the United States of America.
4. A Bob Dylan song was Jerry Springer's next choice on 'Desert Island Discs'. His choice was performed by Peter, Paul and ____.

Answer: Mary

 At the beginning of their careers, Peter, Paul and Mary were described as folk singers, but they were truly more than that. In tune with the sixties, many of their songs, such as 'Blowin' In The Wind', held a political message. Jerry Springer chose this song in particular because he considered it the anthem of the sixties.
5. Another record Jerry Springer chose for his 'Desert Island Discs' was a song by Dion. Recorded in 1968, the song's title listed three male names from history. Towards the end of the song, another man is mentioned. Who was he?

Answer: Bobby Kennedy

 The song is 'Abraham Martin and John'. All those mentioned in the song were people who tried to make a better world. Tragically all were assassinated. Abraham Lincoln was killed in 1865. John Kennedy died in 1963. Martin Luther King, Jr. was killed in 1968, and Bobby Kennedy was assassinated two months later.
6. For his sixth record choice on 'Desert Island Discs', Jerry Springer chose another song by the Beatles. Perhaps I should it was by George Harrison, but both Paul and Ringo accompanied George on this song. It was said to have been written in Eric Clapton's garden. What is the song?

Answer: Here Comes the Sun

 Jerry Springer and his wife Micki Velton chose this George Harrison tune as their wedding song. It was also chosen by his daughter when she got married.
7. This seventh song was chosen as Jerry Springers's favourite on the show 'Desert Island Discs'. The song is the soundtrack for a film starring Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey. Which is it?

Answer: Beaches

 The film 'Beaches' was about two women from different strata of society. In spite of this, they formed a strong friendship that seemed destined to last for a lifetime. Unfortunately, tragedy intervened.
8. Jerry Springer's final song choice on 'Desert Island Discs' was performed by Elvis. This song shares the title of his first film. Name it.

Answer: Love Me Tender

 The lyrics of 'Love Me Tender' replaced those of the old American Civil War song 'Aura Lea'. An echo of the song can also be heard in the Elvis film 'The Trouble With Girls' when he sings the song 'Violet'. 'Love Me Tender', the song, was released in 1956.
9. When asked what he would like to pick for his 'Desert Island Discs' book, Jerry Springer chose a ____ album containing pictures taken by a camera of his family and friends. What's the missing word?

Answer: photo

Jerry asked if he could take his family with him as a luxury item. As this wasn't possible he opted for the family album instead.
10. McDonald's was probably pleased that Jerry Springer chose this for his luxury item on 'Desert Island Discs'. What was his chosen item?

Answer: Cheeseburger Machine

 When he suggested a 'Cheeseburger Machine', the presenter said that wouldn't be very healthy. He replied, "Well if I'm alone on a beach I wouldn't want to live forever".

McDonald's, the restaurant, is of course known for its hamburgers and cheeseburgers.
Source: Author kittyconner

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