I was under the impression that they never gave Columbo’s first name.
What European capital is named for a Middle Eastern capital?
What states start with the same letter as their capital?
Delaware, Dover
Hawaii, Honolulu
Indiana, Indianapolis
Oklahoma, Oklahoma City
OK, I think I know the who does the voice of Tony the Tiger. I just hope I spell it right.
Thurl Ravenscroft
This signature for rent.
Of course it’s Thurl Ravenscroft! Any Third grader could answer that one! Now tell me - what Hollywood actor was the nephew of Anna Leonowen - the actual Anna of “The King and I?” (hint: his most famous work was at Universial.) Extra credit question: to whom was my sig line addressed? (hint: closing quote was “I shall return.”)
Your deep sea diving suit is ready, me brave lad.
Well, we all should know who is buried in Grant’s Tomb (by the way, it’s in NYC).
The Anna Leonowens descendant? Just a guess, Yul Brynner?
Of course. Thurl Ravenscroft of “You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch”.
Kasey Kasem did the voice of Shaggy on Scooby Do.
Kirk Douglas?
Nope - not Yul Bryner (but not a bad guess, given Y.B’s Eurasian parentage). But I just noticed a coincidence from SingleDad’s Thurl Ravenscroft reference: Anna’s nephew and Thurl would’ve worked together!
Further hint re: my sig line (The Unforgiven mada a good guess at Kirk Douglas - but it wasn’t Disney but rather another studio whose work found an audience among bored children. Quote: “Other fathers get to play in Africa!” (Gee, I hope I’m not being too obscure!)
Your deep sea diving suit is ready, me brave lad.
Bluepony wrote:
“Touche Turtle. Not Tooter, Touche. I am a big Tennessee Tuxedo fan.”
It was Tooter Turtle, and the catoon was a segment of “King Leonardo and his Subjects.” Tennessee Tuxedo, Underdog, Go Go Gophers, and King Leonardo were all produced by Leonardo Productions.
Touche Turtle was a Hanna-Barbera character. Does anyone remember the name of Touche’s sidekick?
Anna Leonowen’s nephew? Could that have been Boris Karloff?
Lawrence of “Lawrence of Arabia”: What was his last name?
Paul McCartney: What was his middle name?
(Both trick questions)
What’s heavier: a pound of feathers or a pound of gold?
Thomas Ernest Lawrence, 1888-1935
Specifically, Grant’s Tomb is in Brooklyn.
Oh, and the pound of feathers, at 16 oz avoirdupois (453.59 grams), is heavier than the gold, at 12 oz troy (373.24 grams).
Thomas Edward Lawrence
James Paul McCartney
Good one’s all. Here’s one of my favorite stumpers.
How do you pronounce the state capital of Kentucky, Loo-ee-ville or Loo-iss-ville?
God is my co-pilot. Blame Him.
I pronounce it Frank-fort.
“No,” he replied, and smiled seraphically, as was his wont.
Touche Turtle’s sidekick was Dum Dum. But if you knew that, you probably know Lippy the Lion’s sidekick.
Hardy Har Har.
Saint Eutychus H.M.S.H.
" ‘He is a prince’ , the minstrels sing.
Among men, yes. Among fools he is a king."
Disney Shorts
The Eutychus Papers
Tooter Turtle! I wish I had the guts to put on job application forms under “Reason for leaving last employment:” answer: “I yelled ‘Help Mr. Wizard - I don’t want to be a Customer Service Representative!’”
Congratulations to Kawliga: Boris Karloff was the nephew of the actual “Anna of the King and I” In Thailand the locals see this as somehow proof of her memoirs being waterbuffaloshit.
A point of clarification: William Henry Pratt was the actor/nephew of Anna Leonowen; his stage name was Boris Karloff.
TT
“It is better to know some of the questions than all of the answers.”
–James Thurber