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1. Playing reunited twins was an early role for this young Academy Award winning actress. As both twins she performed a musical number that went on to become a Top 10 hit. Who was she?
2. In 1953 the old standard "There Is A Tavern In the Town" was one side of a two-sided hit record. Who was the character actor responsible for this singing-yodeling effort?
3. This cowboy-actor also enjoyed a long-running career as a recording artist. In fact, he hit #1 on the Billboard charts with a novelty number in 1958. Who was he?
4. This actor had a few minor hit records, but when he sang the schmaltzy "My Dad" on the TV show he co-starred in, it became a Top 10 hit. Who was this actor-singer (and early Mouseketeer)?
5. After over 30 movies she became famous playing the title role in an early '50s TV comedy series. As that series ended she had five Top 10 hit records (within one year) and then went on to star in another long running comedy series. Who was this multi-talented star?
6. In 1955 which actor was one of THREE performers who had a Top 10 hit singing the "Ballad of Davy Crockett?"
7. What actor played in all three "Gidget" movies and had a minor hit singing the theme song?
8. Though she has appeared in a number of musicals this actress wasn't primarily known as a singer. In 1954 she did, however, manage to have a Top 40 hit singing the title song from one of her movies. Who was this film favorite?
9. Perhaps best known for his comedy films (and later on his Humanitarian work), this multi-talented star has also had success as a dramatic actor; in 1982 he was nominated for a Golden Globe award for his portrayal of a Holocaust survivor. Along the way he racked up seven Top 40 hits including "The Woody Woodpecker". Who is it?
10. This sultry actress appeared in a number of movies before she began her singing career in the mid-1950's. Though she cut over 40 albums, appeared on most major variety shows (Ed Sullivan, Tonight Show, etc) and even had her own TV Special, she only had ONE hit single. Who was this singing-actress?
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