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Quiz about They made us LAUGH Part I
Quiz about They made us LAUGH Part I

They made us LAUGH: Part I Trivia Quiz


From the clue that is given can you identify the male or female comedian, to name just a few, that have put smiles on our faces and made us laugh. Part I is focused on comedians from North America.

A matching quiz by zambesi. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
zambesi
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
390,745
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
1410
Last 3 plays: Guest 50 (10/10), Guest 184 (7/10), Guest 173 (8/10).
(a) Drag-and-drop from the right to the left, or (b) click on a right side answer box and then on a left side box to move it.
QuestionsChoices
1. Thanks for the Memory   
  Bob Hope
2. Produced over 1,000 oil paintings of clowns   
  Jerry Lewis
3. Known for wild hair and clothes   
  Jack Benny
4. Always claimed to be 39 years of age   
  Joan Rivers
5. Brunette, blond then a famous redhead   
  Carol Burnett
6. Became a centenarian in 1996   
  Phyllis Diller
7. Had her own TV show for 11 seasons   
  Red Skelton
8. Hosted the Muscular Dystrophy Telethon for 45 years   
  Lucille Ball
9. Got her big break on The Tonight Show in 1965   
  George Burns
10. Seven Dirty Words   
  George Carlin





Select each answer

1. Thanks for the Memory
2. Produced over 1,000 oil paintings of clowns
3. Known for wild hair and clothes
4. Always claimed to be 39 years of age
5. Brunette, blond then a famous redhead
6. Became a centenarian in 1996
7. Had her own TV show for 11 seasons
8. Hosted the Muscular Dystrophy Telethon for 45 years
9. Got her big break on The Tonight Show in 1965
10. Seven Dirty Words

Most Recent Scores
Mar 22 2024 : Guest 50: 10/10
Mar 21 2024 : Guest 184: 7/10
Mar 21 2024 : Guest 173: 8/10
Mar 17 2024 : Terri2050: 8/10
Mar 17 2024 : pughmv: 10/10
Mar 14 2024 : genoveva: 10/10
Mar 13 2024 : Guest 172: 10/10
Mar 12 2024 : Guest 144: 10/10
Mar 08 2024 : toddruby96: 10/10

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Thanks for the Memory

Answer: Bob Hope

Bob Hope (1903-2003) was born in England but became known to us as an American comedian, actor, singer, dancer and author. His career spanned nearly 80 years and he hosted the Academy Awards show nineteen times. He was the author of 14 books and appeared in over 70 short and feature films.

The song "Thanks for the Memory" was widely regarded as his signature tune. He entertained US troops with 57 tours from 1941-1991.
2. Produced over 1,000 oil paintings of clowns

Answer: Red Skelton

Red Skelton (1913-1997) was an American comedian and entertainer. He hosted his own show "The Red Skelton Show" for 20 years (1951-1971). Red Skelton always wanted to make people laugh and he wanted to be known as a clown. Red began producing artwork in 1943 and produced over 1,000 oil paintings of clowns. At one time it was estimated that his lithographs earned him $2.5 million per year. At the time of his death his originals were priced at $80,000 and above.
3. Known for wild hair and clothes

Answer: Phyllis Diller

Phyllis Diller (1917-2012) was an American stand-up comedienne and actress. She became known for her eccentricity on stage, her wild hair and clothes, plus her cackling laugh. She appeared on over 40 films and was one of the first female comics to become a household name in the USA.
4. Always claimed to be 39 years of age

Answer: Jack Benny

Jack Benny (1894-1974) was an American comedian, radio, TV and film actor plus being a violinist. He always claimed to be 39 years of age and he portrayed his character as being miserly and a bad violin player. He perfected the art of comic timing being able to cause laughter with a pause or single expression.
5. Brunette, blond then a famous redhead

Answer: Lucille Ball

Lucille Ball (1911-1989) was an American actress, comedian, film studio producer and executive. She is best known for her self-produced TV shows particularly "I Love Lucy" (1951-1960). "I Love Lucy" became one of the most popular TV programs in television history. Lucille became the first female to run a major television studio in 1962 with Desilu Productions.

The studio produced the TV series "Mission: Impossible" and "Star Trek".
6. Became a centenarian in 1996

Answer: George Burns

George Burns (1896-1996) was an American comedian, actor, singer and writer. Together wife his wife, Gracie Allen they appeared on radio, television and in films as "Burns and Allen". His trademarks were his arched eyebrows and cigar smoking. At the age of 79 years he won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in the 1975 film "The Sunshine Boys".
7. Had her own TV show for 11 seasons

Answer: Carol Burnett

Carol Burnett is an American actress, comedian, singer and writer. Her career spans over six decades and she had her own long running TV variety show, "The Carol Burnett Show" (1967-1978). The show combined comedy sketches with song and dance routines. She and her show won numerous Emmy and Golden Globe Awards.
8. Hosted the Muscular Dystrophy Telethon for 45 years

Answer: Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis (1926-2017) was an American comedian, actor, singer, producer, director and screenwriter. He partnered Dean Martin from 1946-1956 and Jerry was known for his slap-stick comedy routines. He starred in films, nightclubs, TV shows, concerts and musicals. He hosted the live Labor Day week-end MDA telethon from 1966-2010.
9. Got her big break on The Tonight Show in 1965

Answer: Joan Rivers

Joan Rivers (1933-2014) was an American stand-up comedian, actress, writer, producer and TV host. She got her big break as a guest on the Johnny Carson "The Tonight Show" in 1965 and the show established her comic style. She later became the first female to host a late night talk show when she hosted in 1986 "The Late Show with Joan Rivers".
10. Seven Dirty Words

Answer: George Carlin

George Carlin (1937-2008) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, author and social critic. His "Seven Dirty Words" comedy routine became famous as "Seven Words You Can Never on Television". These were central to a U.S. Supreme Court case in 1978. He was a frequent guest and guest host on "The Tonight Show" during Johnny Carson's era on the show.
Source: Author zambesi

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