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Quiz about Thats Entertainment  Swinging 60s Style 4
Quiz about Thats Entertainment  Swinging 60s Style 4

That's Entertainment - Swinging 60's Style #4 Quiz


Here is another chance to revive the hazy memories of the entertainment that enthralled us in the 1960s.

A multiple-choice quiz by musicmonkeyman. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
216,011
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
14549
Awards
Top 5% quiz!
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Question 1 of 10
1. This 1969 movie had the tagline "Ben and Pardner shared everything... even their wife!". A musical romp, it featured the singing "talents" of Lee Marvin and Clint Eastwood. What was the title of this movie? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Witchcraft and normal family life clashed in the classic 60s comedy series "Bewitched". The wife and mother, Samantha, is the witch, but what is her husband's name? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. A feature of the sixties singles charts, which is rarely seen today, was the popularity of instrumental tracks. Which of these titles was NOT a hit for the "twangy guitar" legend Duane Eddy? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What sixties Western adventure movie starred John Wayne, who as Rooster Cogburn uttering the famous line, "Fill your hands, you son of a bitch"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Until the arrival of the Beatles the Beach Boys were unrivaled as the most creative group of the decade. The Beach Boys produced many innovative tracks, but which of these was NOT a 1960s hit for the Beach Boys? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which memorable TV crime series began each episode with the following statement?
"As always, should you or any of your IM force be caught or killed, the Secretary will disavow any knowledge of your actions. This tape will self-destruct in five seconds. Good luck, Jim."
Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The biggest worldwide entertainment sensation of the sixties was The Beatles. Before gaining international acclaim, and the name we know and love, the group had several different names. Which of these was NOT a former name of the Beatles? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of these Charles Dickens stories was adapted into a popular stage musical by Lionel Bart and later in the 1960s became a movie? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What 1968 movie, with the tagline "It Was Just An Old Neglected Car. Who Could Have Guessed...", starred Dick Van Dyke as wacky inventor Caractacus Potts? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Westerns were part of TV's staple programming diet in the sixties. One of the most popular westerns was "Bonanza". What was the name of the ranching family featured in the TV series "Bonanza"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This 1969 movie had the tagline "Ben and Pardner shared everything... even their wife!". A musical romp, it featured the singing "talents" of Lee Marvin and Clint Eastwood. What was the title of this movie?

Answer: Paint Your Wagon

"Paint Your Wagon" tells the story of a prospector and a farmer from Michigan who team-up in search of gold.
In the movie Clint Eastwood (Pardner) sings "I Talk to the Trees", and Lee Marvin (Ben Rumson) gives a gravely rendition of "Wanderin' Star". Both songs were written by Alan Jay Learner and Frederick Loewe.
Hippies who lived in woods close to the film-set were employed as extras on the movie.
"Paint Your Wagon" received nominations for Oscar and Golden Globe awards (none of the nominations were for the singing ability of Marvin or Eastwood).
2. Witchcraft and normal family life clashed in the classic 60s comedy series "Bewitched". The wife and mother, Samantha, is the witch, but what is her husband's name?

Answer: Darrin

Samantha (Elizabeth Mongomery) had vowed to give up witchcraft when she married Darrin (Dick York). Samantha's mother Endora (Agnes Moorehead), also a witch, disliked Darrin and became a constant source of torment to him. Samantha occasionally lapsed her vow and used her wichcraft attempting to help and protect Darrin.
Elizabeth Mongomery also played the part of Samantha's cousin Serena, although Serena's character was credited to Pandora Spocks in the cast listing.
Almost every car seen in the early episodes is a Chevrolet, the show's original sponsor.
Bewitched ran for 254 episodes between 1964 and 1972 and collected three Emmy awards and numerous Golden Globe nominations.
3. A feature of the sixties singles charts, which is rarely seen today, was the popularity of instrumental tracks. Which of these titles was NOT a hit for the "twangy guitar" legend Duane Eddy?

Answer: Walk Don't Run

Duane Eddy first hit the charts with "Rebel Rouser" in 1958. He went on to produce a string of hits through to the mid-sixties. He was named "The Number One Rock and Roll Instrumentalist of All Time" by Billboard Magazine and was also awarded a Grammy for "Best Rock Instrumental" of 1986.
Duane Eddy was inducted into the "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame" in 2004.
"Walk Don't Run" was a hit for the Ventures in 1960.
4. What sixties Western adventure movie starred John Wayne, who as Rooster Cogburn uttering the famous line, "Fill your hands, you son of a bitch"?

Answer: True Grit

Rooster, a drunken US Marshal, is out to capture murderer Tom Chaney (Jeff Corey). He is accompanied by Mattie Ross (Kim Darby), daughter of the murdered man, and Texas Ranger La Boeuf (Glen Campbell).
John Wayne, born Marion Morrison, had wanted Karen Carpenter to play the part of Mattie. Mia Farrow was offered the role, which she refused, later saying rejecting the part was the biggest mistake of her career.
"True Grit", released in 1969, collected a Best Actor Oscar for Wayne. The movie also received six other awards and a further five nominations.
5. Until the arrival of the Beatles the Beach Boys were unrivaled as the most creative group of the decade. The Beach Boys produced many innovative tracks, but which of these was NOT a 1960s hit for the Beach Boys?

Answer: California Dreaming

The Beach Boys were famed for their close vocal harmony and pioneering song writing, producing and recording techniques. Brian Wilson was the hub of the group's creativity. The other group members were Brian's brothers Carl and Dennis Wilson along with their cousin, Mike Love and school a friend, Al Jardine.
The Beach Boys most outstanding work was probably the much acclaimed 1966 album "Pet Sounds" which included the classic tracks "Sloop John B" and "God Only Knows".
The Beach Boys were inducted into the "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame" in 1988.
"California Dreaming" was a 1966 hit for the Mamas and the Papas.
6. Which memorable TV crime series began each episode with the following statement? "As always, should you or any of your IM force be caught or killed, the Secretary will disavow any knowledge of your actions. This tape will self-destruct in five seconds. Good luck, Jim."

Answer: Mission: Impossible

The Jim mentioned on the self destructing tape is Jim Phelps, played by Peter Graves, who is head of a team of government secret agents. His IM (Impossible Mission) team used high-tech equipment, cunning and deception to bring criminals to justice.
"Mission: Impossible" ran for 168 episodes between 1966 and 1973 winning six Emmy awards.
7. The biggest worldwide entertainment sensation of the sixties was The Beatles. Before gaining international acclaim, and the name we know and love, the group had several different names. Which of these was NOT a former name of the Beatles?

Answer: The High Numbers

All four of the Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr (real name Richard Starkey), were born in the English city of Liverpool. John formed the Quarry Men in 1957 and soon teamed up with Paul. George joined the group in 1958 and Ringo replaced the original drummer Pete Best in 1962. It was in '62 that the "Fab Four" first hit the UK singles charts with "Love Me Do".
The Beatles soon gained popularity in the US paving the way for "The British Pop Invasion" of the mid-sixties. In April 1964 The Beatles gained the distinction of being the only artists ever to hold the top five places on the "Billboard Hot 100". John Lennon was shot dead by Mark Chapman in 1980. George Harrison died of cancer in 2001.
The High Numbers was one of the early names used by another British group, The Who.
8. Which of these Charles Dickens stories was adapted into a popular stage musical by Lionel Bart and later in the 1960s became a movie?

Answer: Oliver Twist

On its opening night in London on June 30, 1960 the musical "Oliver" received 23 curtain calls. It ran in London for 2,618 performances. "Oliver" opened a 774 performance Broadway run in 1963. The musical gave us many memorable songs including "Food, Glorious Food", "As Long as He Needs Me" and "Consider Yourself".
Lionel Bart, born Lionel Begleiter, became the first English composer to win a "Tony Best Musical" award. Surprisingly, Bart could not read music and sang the tunes to a pianist who would set them to sheet music.
"Oliver" the movie, released in 1968, starred Ron Moody (Fagin), Shani Wallis (Nancy), Oliver Reed (Bill Sykes) and Mark Lester (Oliver Twist). The movie won five Oscars, four other industry awards and 23 award nominations.
9. What 1968 movie, with the tagline "It Was Just An Old Neglected Car. Who Could Have Guessed...", starred Dick Van Dyke as wacky inventor Caractacus Potts?

Answer: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Along with Dick Van Dyke the movie also starred Sally Ann Howes as Truly Scrumptious and Lionel Jeffries as Grandpa Potts. Jeffries, although the younger of the two, played Van Dyke's father.
"Chitty Chitty Bang Bang", based on a novel by James Bond writer Ian Fleming, tells the story of a flying car invented by Caractacus Potts. The movie was nominated for an Oscar and two Golden Globes.
10. Westerns were part of TV's staple programming diet in the sixties. One of the most popular westerns was "Bonanza". What was the name of the ranching family featured in the TV series "Bonanza"?

Answer: Cartwright

"Bonanza" ran right through the 60s, from 1959 until 1973. The programme featured rancher Ben Cartwright, played by Lorne Green, and his sons, Adam (Parnell Roberts), Hoss (Dan Blocker) and Little Joe (Michael Landon). Landon also wrote 21 episodes.
Each of Ben Cartwright's sons were born to a different wife, all of whom had died. Adam's mother was from Boston, Hoss's from Sweden and Little Joe's was from New Orleans.
Ben's comments contained much homespun philosophy, one of the best being "I don't have anything against education - as long as it doesn't interfere with your thinking!"
"Bonanza" was nominated for a Golden Globe award in 1964.
Source: Author musicmonkeyman

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