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Quiz about Bing Crosby King of the Crooners

Bing Crosby - King of the Crooners Quiz

Bing Crosby's music and acting career spanned six decades. His smooth, often folksy, delivery has influenced countless performers and his death in 1977 was a blow to the entertainment world.

A multiple-choice quiz by Bob9491. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Bob9491

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
361,817

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
543

Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (4/10), Guest 65 (10/10), Guest 73 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was Bing's real first name? Hint

William

Jimmy

Robert

Harry

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where did Bing first perform his signature song "White Christmas"? Hint

On a USO show

In the movie "Holiday Inn"

On a radio broadcast Christmas Day 1941

In the movie "White Christmas"

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these was NOT the name of one of Bing's sons? Hint

Joseph

Gary

Lindsay

Dennis

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Question 4 of 10

4. In what movie did Bing make his film debut? Hint

The Big Broadcast of 1930

Broadway Follies

The Jazz Singer

The King of Jazz

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Question 5 of 10

5. Bing won the Oscar for Best Actor in 1944. What was the name of the movie? Hint

The Bells of St. Mary's

Going My Way

The Country Girl

Till The Clouds Roll By

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Question 6 of 10

6. Bing and Bob Hope made a series of movies that began with the words "Road To_______". Which of these was NOT one of those "road" pictures? Hint

Road to Zanzibar

Road to Hong Kong

Road to Morocco

Road To Madrid

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Question 7 of 10

7. A blending of two Christmas songs--"The Little Drummer Boy" and "Peace on Earth" can be heard during the holiday season. What British pop icon did Bing perform this duet with? Hint

Sting

Elton John

David Bowie

Paul McCartmey

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Question 8 of 10

8. A theater bearing Bing's name is located in this city in Washington State. What city is home to the Bing Crosby Theater? Hint

Seattle

Spokane

Tacoma

Olympia

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Question 9 of 10

9. Bing's death from a heart attack occured after he had played 18 holes of golf. In what country was he playing when he passed? Hint

Spain

Ireland

England

Japan

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Question 10 of 10

10. From 1946 until his death in 1977, Bing was a part owner of a major league baseball team. What team was it? Hint

The Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers

The Boston Red Sox

The New York Yankees

The Pittsburgh Pirates

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Mar 24 2024 : Guest 24: 4/10
Mar 08 2024 : Guest 65: 10/10
Feb 27 2024 : Guest 73: 7/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Bing's real first name?

Answer: Harry

Bing was born Harry Lillis Crosby in 1903, the fourth born of seven children. He was named for his father Harry Lincoln Crosby.

2. Where did Bing first perform his signature song "White Christmas"?

Answer: On a radio broadcast Christmas Day 1941

Bing's rendition of the Irving Berlin holiday classic was one of the biggest selling recordings of all-time. It is still a staple of Christmas playlists on radio stations all over the world.

3. Which of these was NOT the name of one of Bing's sons?

Answer: Joseph

Bing had six sons: Gary, Lindsay, Harry, Nathaniel, Dennis and Phillip. He also had one daughter named Mary. Mary gained fame as the actress who played "Kristin" on the TV series "Dallas" It was her character who shot "J.R. Ewing", which led to the famous "Who Shot JR" episode, one of the most watched TV shows of all time.

4. In what movie did Bing make his film debut?

Answer: The King of Jazz

"The King of Jazz" was a film tribute to Paul Whiteman, one of the early pioneers of jazz and big band music. Bing sang with Whiteman's orchestra early in his career.

5. Bing won the Oscar for Best Actor in 1944. What was the name of the movie?

Answer: Going My Way

Bing's portrayal of Father Chuck O'Malley in "Going My Way" earned him the Oscar. He reprised the role two years later in "The Bells of St. Mary's".

6. Bing and Bob Hope made a series of movies that began with the words "Road To_______". Which of these was NOT one of those "road" pictures?

Answer: Road To Madrid

Bob Hope and Bing Crosby made seven "Road" pictures. The last one was "Road To Hong Kong" in 1962. The beautiful Dorothy Lamour was a fixture in all of them, serving as a catalyst for romantic competition between the two stars. Barbs and zingers between Bob and Bing were staples of the films and of course Bing could always be counted on to burst into song.

7. A blending of two Christmas songs--"The Little Drummer Boy" and "Peace on Earth" can be heard during the holiday season. What British pop icon did Bing perform this duet with?

Answer: David Bowie

Bowie and Bing sang the song on Bing's 1977 Christmas special. Initially Bowie refused because he felt "The Little Drummer Boy" wasn't right for him. But hours before the special was taped a team of writers composed a melody and lyrics for "Peace On Earth" and demonstrated how the counter melodies would work. Bowie was sold and a classic was born. The two voices blended perfectly.

8. A theater bearing Bing's name is located in this city in Washington State. What city is home to the Bing Crosby Theater?

Answer: Spokane

It was originally known as the Clemmer Theater; Bing used to perform there early in his career. After being closed for several years it was restored in 1988 and in 2006 a group of citizens petitioned the city and obtained permission from Bing's family to rename it after Bing.

9. Bing's death from a heart attack occured after he had played 18 holes of golf. In what country was he playing when he passed?

Answer: Spain

Bing passed away on October 14, 1977 after playing golf on a course just outside Madrid, Spain. His family and friends were devastated upon receiving the news and Bob Hope was quoted as saying "If friends could be made to order, I would order another Bing Crosby".

10. From 1946 until his death in 1977, Bing was a part owner of a major league baseball team. What team was it?

Answer: The Pittsburgh Pirates

According to Bing himself, he couldn't bring himself to watch Game Seven of the 1960 World Series between the Yankees and the Pirates and thus he missed seeing one of the most exciting moments in baseball history--Bill Mazeroski's Series winning home run for the Pirates. Known as a shrewd business man, Bing executed several successful investments, including the first commercially frozen orange juice "Minute Maid".

Source: Author Bob9491

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