Comedians Mixture Trivia

1. Which veteran comedian and movie actor sang 'Thanks for the Memory'?

From Quiz Make 'em Laugh

Answer: Bob Hope

'Thanks for the Memory' was written by Rainer and Leo Robin. It became Bob's signature tune after he sang it with Shirley Ross in his movie 'The Big Broadcast of 1938' (1938). It won the Academy Award for the best original song in 1939. Bob Hope was born as Leslie Townes Hope on May 29th 1903. He was taken to the US from England when he was four years old, and grew up in Cleveland Ohio. Bob Hope is particularly noted for his 57 tours to entertain troops stationed around the world during World War II. I live near Eltham in south east London where he was born and there is an amateur theatre there called 'The Bob Hope Theatre'. For many years he was patron of this theatre and gave them much financial help.

From Quiz For a Good Laugh--Stand Up!

Answer: Steve Martin

Steve Martin was a writer for the original "Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour". He has never lost his love of the banjo and has held his own with some of the masters of that instrument, including the late Earl Scruggs.

From Quiz The Queens of Comedy, Part Deux

Answer: Mae West

Born Mary Jane West in 1893, Mae West's career encompassed more than sixty years on the stage, in movies and radio. She even had one of the first flotation devices named after. A "Mae West" life preserver was so named because it resembled her memorable curves when fully inflated. Another famous line of West's is from the movie "Night After Night? (1932) in which a woman exclaims to West "Goodness, what beautiful diamonds" to which she responds "Goodness had nothing to do with it, dearie."

From Quiz Funny Men and Their Characters

Answer: Benny Hill

Scuttle was liable to appear in any capacity: fitness instructor; policeman; museum guide; soldier. He did none of these jobs particularly well, but was ever the enthusiast. He was one of the many incarnations of Hill, who was immensely popular in both America and Britain during the 60s, 70s and 80s.

From Quiz Great American Comic Performers, Past and Present

Answer: W.C. Fields

Fields' movies included "My Little Chickadee", "You Can't Cheat an Honest Man" and "The Bank Dick". In the latter film, his character bore the name Egbert Souse (pronounced Soo-zay). A poverty stricken child hood and the depression caused him to be distrustful of banks and he supposedly opened hundreds of small accounts all over the U.S., under fictitious names such as Larson E. Whipsnade and Mahatma Kane Jeeves. He also wrote for films using such names in the credits.

From Quiz Tickle My Funny Bone

Answer: Peter Kay

Peter finished a mammoth tour across the UK from 2010-2011 called "The Tour That Doesn't Tour Tour". Peter has been in numerous John Smith adverts and has also been in "Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere" in 2004 and "Phoenix Nights" in 2001-2002.

From Quiz You're Sweet M'lady.....You're Nuts M'lord!

Answer: Ronnie Corbett

Ronald Balfour Corbett was born on 30th December 1930; Corbett has had a long and illustrious comedy career of over sixty years, still appearing regularly on British television into the 21st century. Before becoming a household name, he worked for the Ministry of Agriculture and was a commissioned officer in the Royal Air Force. At five foot and one inch in height, he has been the butt of countless jokes, many of these from Corbett himself. This was highlighted in the famous 'Class' sketch with John Cleese and Ronnie Barker, which was aired on 'The Frost Report' in the 1960s. Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker formed The Two Ronnies in 1971, probably this country's greatest comedy partnership after Morecambe and Wise. Ronnie Corbett was honoured in the 2012 New Years Honours List with an appointment as a Commander of the Order of the British Empire, a CBE, in recognition of his services to both entertainment and to charity. This sketch is one of the most famous and best loved in British comedy history and is frequently voted the most popular comedy sketch of all time with the British public.

From Quiz That's So Funny!

Answer: Joy Behar

This comedienne was born in NY in 1942. She taught high school before she became an author, stand-up comic and TV host. She honed her skills at famous comedy clubs in NY such as Caroline's and Catch a Rising Star. Joy launched her cable TV talk show in 2009. She has strong views which she expresses freely on both "The View" and her show. Ms. Behar's wit and take on many subjects has caused many controversies.

From Quiz Coming to the Stage!: U.S. Comedians

Answer: Rene Hicks

Rene Hicks has performed at clubs and colleges across the U.S. She has also filmed a Comedy Central special. Hicks is a lung cancer survivor.

From Quiz Famous Comedians

Answer: Richard Pryor

Pryor starred in the 1980 movie "Stir Crazy", with Gene Wilder. Pryor had a credit of comedy dating back to the 1960s; he made his breakthrough in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He also had a long history of drug abuse, almost burning himself to death in June, 1980. He died in December, 2005, of a heart attack at age 65.

From Quiz Who Was Who in Comedy

Answer: Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis

Martin and Lewis were one of the most popular comedy duos of their day. When they split in July 1956, they had been performing together for over 10 years. While Kirk Douglas and Joseph Levitt have certainly done their fair share of comedy, Jim Croce and Dino Kartsonakis are musicians. Paul Hartman and Joe E. Brown were both comedic actors, but were not known for working together.

From Quiz But Seriously Folks

Answer: Jerry Seinfeld

After establishing himself as a stand-up comedian, Jerry went on to create, write, and star in the hit NBC sitcom "Seinfeld" which ran from 1990 to 1998.

From Quiz "Little Rascals" Memories

Answer: Wheezer

This episode was entitled "Bear Shooters". The bear actually turns out being a bootlegger dressed in a gorilla suit.

From Quiz Famous Comedy Teams

Answer: Feinberg

His birth name was Louis Feinberg. He and Moe Howard were the only two constants of the Three Stooges. Shemp, Curly, Joe Besser, and Curly Joe all occupied the third slot at one time or another.

From Quiz Name The 'Little Rascal'

Answer: George McFarland

Besides being one of the Rascals, McFarland was in the Air Force and worked as a TV salesman and executive.

From Quiz Classic British Comedy

Answer: By sitting on a chair.

And mother's upstairs in bed, coping with Dirty Uncle Bertie...

From Quiz Comedians

Answer: Sid Caesar

His female co-star was Imogene Coca.

From Quiz Stand-up Comedians Part III

Answer: George Burns

The Burns and Allen show made the leap from radio to TV and George Burns played God in the movies.

From Quiz Stand-up Comedians Part II

Answer: Robin Williams

Robin Williams has appeared in "Mork and Mindy", "Good Morning, Vietnam", "The Dead Poets Society". He also had appeared in an episode of "Happy Days" as Mork.

From Quiz Stand-up Comedians Part I

Answer: Dom Irrera

It's an odd request, but he doesn't mean anything scary by it.

From Quiz Make 'em Laugh

Answer: Jennifer Saunders

Jennifer appeared in two episodes of 'Friends' in 1998, 'The One with Ross's Wedding Part 2' and 'The One After Ross Says 'Rachel'. She played the role of Andrea Waltham, the mother of Emily, Ross's bride. The character was an obsessive businesswoman, always on the phone, even at the most inappropriate times. She is one of the best loved comedy actresses in the UK. Jennifer Saunders was first known for her comedy partnership with Dawn French. Since then she has written and starred in many television shows including 'Absolutely Fabulous' (1992-2012), in which she wrote and co-starred with Joanna Lumley. She married comedian Adrian Edmondson in May 1985.

From Quiz Jokers to the Left of Me

Answer: Seven Dirty Words

Commonly called "Seven Words", this piece signaled Carlin's switch from tame, run-of-the-mill comedy to the more visceral social commentary he became famous for. The resulting trial ended with the judge declaring that Carlin's "Seven Dirty Words" performance was protected under freedom of speech.

From Quiz For a Good Laugh--Stand Up!

Answer: Brett Butler

Alabama-born Brett's first television job was as a writer for Dolly Parton's variety series which was canceled after the first season. One of Brett's co-stars in "Grace Under Fire" was "Second City TV" alum Dave Thomas. The show ran from September 1993 to February 1998. Since then she has gone back to doing stand-up comedy in clubs with an occasional appearance on late night television.

From Quiz Funny Men and Their Characters

Answer: Jackie Gleason

Kramden lived in a tenement with his wife and drove bus for a living. His plans, as for most of us, didn't work out. Gleason himself was a fine actor having appeared in films since the 40s. His television show brought him great success and it was then that he created not only Kramden, but such characters as Reggie Van Gleason and The Poor Soul. Gleason passed away in 1987.

From Quiz The Great Comedy Teams

Answer: Abbott and Costello

William 'Bud' Abbott played the shifty straight man; Costello the almost childish funny man. They met during their burlesque days, and honed their routines to a razor sharpness, including "Who's on First?" which is a hilarious conversation about baseball nicknames. Their movies were immensely successful, and were followed by stretches in radio and t.v.

From Quiz Great American Comic Performers, Past and Present

Answer: Peter Sellers

Sellers (1925-1980) was, of course, remembered mostly for his wonderful Inspector Clouseau role in four "Pink Panther" movies. Gifted at impersonation and accents, he managed three different roles in the much underrated film, "The Mouse that Roared". He became so identified with his characters that he once said, "There is no me. I am a blank slate".

From Quiz Jewish Funny Ladies

Answer: Belle Barth

Belle Barth (April 27, 1911 to February 14, 1971) was born Annabelle Salzman. Belle was a comedienne and singer known for her bawdy material. She owned clubs in Miami she also performed in New York, Las Vegas and on tour. Belle recorded thirteen 'party records' titles include; 'If I Embarrass You Tell Your Friends' (1960), 'My Next Story Is a Little Risqué' (1961) and 'I Don't Mean to be Vulgar, but it's Profitable' (1961). Several comediennes claim to be influenced by Barth, they include; Joan Rivers, Gilda Radner and Bette Midler.

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