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On a Wing and a Prayer Trivia Quiz

The answers to this quiz will have something to do with wings and/or prayers. Questions come from the field of entertainment.

A multiple-choice quiz by Vera2012. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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Vera2012

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4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
317,953

Updated
Jul 23 22

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Divine Miss M did not sing "Wind Beneath My Wings" for this talk show host's retirement. Who was the talk show host? Hint

Rosie O'Donnell

Johnny Carson

Phil Donahue

Jay Leno

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Question 2 of 10

2. "A Prayer for Owen Meany" was a novel written by John Irving that was loosely adapted for the silver screen in 1998 but the title was changed. What was the name of this movie? Hint

Forrest Gump

Owen Meany

Simon Birch

The World According to Garp

3. "Believe it or not, I'm walkin' on air, I never thought I could feel so free. Flyin' away on a wing and a prayer, who could it be? Believe it or not, it's just me" are lyrics to the theme song for a U.S. television show that starred William Katt and Robert Culp. What was the name of this show? Hint

Wings

Greatest American Hero

I Spy

Hardcastle and McCormick

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Question 4 of 10

4. Irish and British clogging steps were combined by African-Americans to create this style of dance, the precursor to modern tap dance. What word is missing? ______ and Wing?

Hint

Buck

Tap

Clog

Jump

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Question 5 of 10

5. "Like a Prayer" was a huge hit for this artist. Who was he/she? Hint

Janet Jackson

George Michael

Madonna

Faith Hill

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Question 6 of 10

6. Post-Beatle Paul McCartney put out a triple live album with his band in 1976. What country/continent were they "over" when this album was recorded? Hint

Japan

Europe

America

Australia

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Question 7 of 10

7. "A Prayer for the Dying" (1987) starred this actor as Martin Fallon, an IRA assassin who has a change of heart. Who played Martin? Hint

Liam Neeson

Mickey Rourke

Bob Hoskins

Alan Bates

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Question 8 of 10

8. Bartleby had his wings shot off in this Kevin Smith movie from 1999. Name the movie. Hint

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back

The Prophecy

City of Angels

Dogma

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Wing and a Prayer" was a British television series which aired from 1997-1999. The series followed the lives of barristers working at the firm, Salthouse Chambers. What U.S. television show was this based on? Hint

Frasier

Hill Street Blues

Miami Vice

L.A. Law

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Question 10 of 10

10. A documentary about this woman's valiant struggle battling cancer was originally entitled "A Wing and a Prayer." Sadly, she passed away in 2009. Who was this "Angel"? Hint

Farrah Fawcett

Koko Taylor

Mary Travers

Bea Arthur

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Divine Miss M did not sing "Wind Beneath My Wings" for this talk show host's retirement. Who was the talk show host?

Answer: Johnny Carson

Bette Midler considered her appearances on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" to be pivotal in launching her successful career. She sang "One for My Baby (and One More for the Road)" on the last show with guests (the last show was a retrospective).

"Wind Beneath My Wings" was on the soundtrack for the movie, "Beaches," and the song won the Grammy for Record of the Year in 1989.

2. "A Prayer for Owen Meany" was a novel written by John Irving that was loosely adapted for the silver screen in 1998 but the title was changed. What was the name of this movie?

Answer: Simon Birch

Ian Michael Smith stars in this charming movie. John Irving was not pleased with the movie adaptation of his novel and asked the filmmakers to change the title.

Answer: Greatest American Hero

The series aired for three years and followed the adventures of a teacher, Ralph Hinkley, who was given a "magic" suit by aliens but lost the instruction manual. Robert Culp played FBI Agent, Bill Maxwell, who was assigned by the government to help and protect Ralph.

4. Irish and British clogging steps were combined by African-Americans to create this style of dance, the precursor to modern tap dance. What word is missing? ______ and Wing?

Answer: Buck

James McIntyre may have invented this style of dance though its origins are still a mystery. Buck Dance and Pigeon Wing (Buck dancing) is known to have been an early tap dance routine performed by Minstrels and Vaudevillians in the 19th Century.

5. "Like a Prayer" was a huge hit for this artist. Who was he/she?

Answer: Madonna

The album, "Like a Prayer," was released in 1989 on Madonna's label and was her fourth studio album. The video that accompanied the song created a huge outcry in the U.S. due to its controversial religious imagery but won the "Viewers Choice Award" at the MTV Awards that year.

6. Post-Beatle Paul McCartney put out a triple live album with his band in 1976. What country/continent were they "over" when this album was recorded?

Answer: America

"Wings Over America" was recorded during their world tour of 1975-1976. The Japanese government did not let them play at that time due to Paul's 1972 arrest in Sweden for marijuana but the band did play Europe, Australia and North America, with shows in the U.S. and Canada.

7. "A Prayer for the Dying" (1987) starred this actor as Martin Fallon, an IRA assassin who has a change of heart. Who played Martin?

Answer: Mickey Rourke

Based on the 1973 novel of Jack Higgins, the movie starred all of the above. Jack Higgins is one of the pseudonyms of Harry Patterson whose 60+ novels include "The Eagle Has Landed" and "The Killing Ground."

8. Bartleby had his wings shot off in this Kevin Smith movie from 1999. Name the movie.

Answer: Dogma

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon starred as two fallen angels trying to get back into heaven. The all-star cast included George Carlin, Chris Rock, Salma Hayek, Alan Rickman. Alanis Morissette played the part of God.

Answer: L.A. Law

The series starred Kate Buffery as Amanda Dankwirth, Maureen Beattie as Anna Crozier, Steven Brand as Stewart Patterson, and George Irving as Judge Freeman.

10. A documentary about this woman's valiant struggle battling cancer was originally entitled "A Wing and a Prayer." Sadly, she passed away in 2009. Who was this "Angel"?

Answer: Farrah Fawcett

The documentary aired as "Farrah's Story." A civil lawsuit was filed against Farrah by Craig Nevius, her former business partner, who accused Ryan O'Neal and Farrah's friend, Alana Stewart, of interfering with his role as producer. Farrah passed away on June 25, 2009.

Mary Travers, of Peter, Paul and Mary, died of leukemia on September 16, 2009. Koko Taylor, "Queen of the Blues," died due to complications from surgery on June 3, 2009. Bea Arthur, star of television series, "All in the Family," "Maude," and "The Golden Girls," died of cancer on April 25, 2009.

Source: Author Vera2012

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