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Quiz about One Good TWO BETTER Famous Teams

One Good... TWO BETTER. Famous Teams Quiz

Some people are linked almost automatically. It could be because of a one-time event or a lifetime together. How about these duos?

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

Author
JRooowe

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
400,843

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
487

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Question 1 of 10

1. Steve Lawrence was a great entertainer. Many people feel, however, that Steve was at his best when teamed with his long-time partner. Who would that be? Hint

Eydie Gorme

Lorenzo Hart

Eddie Lawrence

Edie Adams

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Question 2 of 10

2. Long-time radio favorite "Amos and Andy" made it to television in 1951. Who portrayed the title characters during the two year TV run? Hint

Maynard Krebs and Chatsworth Osborne, Jr.

Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy

Alvin Childress and Spencer Williams

Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the "claim to fame" of James Watson and Francis Crick? Hint

As "Sam and Dave" they sold millions of records

They won Gold Medals for boxing at the 1952 Olympics

The first husband and wife elected (concurrently) to the U.S. Congress

They were co-discoverers of the structure of DNA

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Question 4 of 10

4. He was a working comedian, but it was this partnership that made Jack Burns famous. They even had their own TV show. Who was that partner? Hint

Betty White

Gracie Allen

Ozzie Nelson

Avery Schreiber

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Question 5 of 10

5. For thousands (millions?) the names of Nellie Fox and Luis Aparicio will always be linked. Just who were they anyway? Hint

They were a popular ballroom dance team of the 1930s

They were a double-play combo for the Chicago White Sox

They designed the first computer dating website

They were (in the movies) the original Cisco Kid and Pancho

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Question 6 of 10

6. Miguel Perez was fairly popular as a solo performer. But it was mainly through his association with this fellow that he was able to perform at packed venues before thousands of fans. Hint

Emilio Estefan

Yo-Yo-Ma

Antonino Rocca

Jose Carreras

7. It was Richard Nixon and Spiro Agnew in '68. In one of Agnew's most famous speeches he remarked that "A spirit of national masochism prevails, encouraged by an effete corps of..." Of what? Hint

Whiney wimps

Impudent snobs

Parroting perverts

Boorish buffoons

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Question 8 of 10

8. He's been in many great movies, but Tom Hanks' pairing in four films with this appealing actress will always remain romantic favorites. Who was that actress? Hint

Lindsey Graham

Meg Ryan

Marjorie Main

Shirley Temple

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Question 9 of 10

9. These brothers were a hit-making machine in the late 1950s and early 1960's. They were the Everly Brothers. What were their first names again? Hint

Don and Juan

Sam and Dave

Robert and Johnny

Phil and Don

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Question 10 of 10

10. According to Greek legend, these friends would willingly sacrifice their lives for each other. One of these guys was Damon... Who was that other guy? Hint

Affleck

Runyon

Pythias

Goliath

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Steve Lawrence was a great entertainer. Many people feel, however, that Steve was at his best when teamed with his long-time partner. Who would that be?

Answer: Eydie Gorme

Steve and Eydie met in 1953, when they were regulars on a local New York City TV show hosted by Steve Allen. They were married in 1957 and remained married until her 2013 death at the age of 84.

2. Long-time radio favorite "Amos and Andy" made it to television in 1951. Who portrayed the title characters during the two year TV run?

Answer: Alvin Childress and Spencer Williams

The TV show's theme song was "The Angel's Serenade" written by Gaetano Braga in 1867. It was selected because it was in the "public domain" and no royalties had to be paid.

3. What was the "claim to fame" of James Watson and Francis Crick?

Answer: They were co-discoverers of the structure of DNA

It was in 1869 that Swiss chemist Friedrich Miescher discovered DNA. Watson and Crick were the discoverers of DNA's double helix structure.

4. He was a working comedian, but it was this partnership that made Jack Burns famous. They even had their own TV show. Who was that partner?

Answer: Avery Schreiber

In the summer of 1973 "The Burns and Schreiber Comedy Hour" ran for four shows; Ike and Tina Turner were guests on the first episode. Earlier in his career Burns had a comedy act with George Carlin.

5. For thousands (millions?) the names of Nellie Fox and Luis Aparicio will always be linked. Just who were they anyway?

Answer: They were a double-play combo for the Chicago White Sox

Second baseman Nellie (Jacob Nelson) Fox was voted the American League MVP in 1959... shortstop Aparicio was the runner-up in the voting. Both of these players are in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

6. Miguel Perez was fairly popular as a solo performer. But it was mainly through his association with this fellow that he was able to perform at packed venues before thousands of fans.

Answer: Antonino Rocca

Antonino Rocca was one of pro-wrestling's superstar attractions in the 50s and 60s. Alone or with tag team partner Perez, Rocca drew crowds of 20,000+ to arenas such as Madison Square Garden. The team of Rocca and Perez held several versions of the World Tag Team Championship.

7. It was Richard Nixon and Spiro Agnew in '68. In one of Agnew's most famous speeches he remarked that "A spirit of national masochism prevails, encouraged by an effete corps of..." Of what?

Answer: Impudent snobs

In 1968 Nixon plucked Maryland Governor Agnew out of relative obscurity to run as his Vice President. Agnew resigned the office in 1973 when he pleaded "nol contendre" (no contest) to charges of accepting bribes while Governor.

8. He's been in many great movies, but Tom Hanks' pairing in four films with this appealing actress will always remain romantic favorites. Who was that actress?

Answer: Meg Ryan

The films "You've Got Mail" and "Sleepless In Seattle" both grossed over 200 million dollars in worldwide ticket sales. They also paired in "Joe vs. The Volcano." In 2015 Ryan directed the film "Ithaca" in which she and Tom Hanks had minor roles.

9. These brothers were a hit-making machine in the late 1950s and early 1960's. They were the Everly Brothers. What were their first names again?

Answer: Phil and Don

Included in their 14 Billboard Top 10 hits were three number ones. Their first hit "Bye Bye Love" was on the charts for 27 weeks; it stalled at second for 4 weeks.

10. According to Greek legend, these friends would willingly sacrifice their lives for each other. One of these guys was Damon... Who was that other guy?

Answer: Pythias

According to Cicero, their "near death experience" at the hands of Dionysius, took place in the city of Syracuse, Sicily.

Source: Author JRooowe

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