Pub Quiz 5 (August 15, 2026 Episode)

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1. The Partridge Family invited us all to “Come on Get Happy.” Every week this family band sang their way into pop music history, introducing a new hit single. 

You get one point for each band member you can name. Hint: There are six.

2. It’s no secret that Country Music songs can have interesting and often provocative titles. Which one of the following is NOT a real country music song?

a) Mississippi Squirrel Revival 

b) Brenda Put Your Bra On 

c) Her Georgia Peaches Were Ripe for the Pickin’

d) It’s Not Love, (But It’s Not Bad) 

e) She’s Acting Single (I’m Drinkin’ Doubles) 

3. Happy Birthday might be the most well-known song of all time, and it was never more popular than when Marilyn Monroe sang it to President John F. Kennedy for his birthday celebration in May. What year did Marilyn serenade JFK?

a) 1960

b) 1961

c) 1962

d) 1963

BONUS: Which birthday was this for the president?

1. Mikey might have been the most finicky eater in commercial history. When his brothers gave him a new cereal to try, they were surprised when he scarfed it down. What “healthy” cereal did Mikey love?

a) Cheerios

b) Frosted Mini Wheats

c) King Vitaman

d) Life

e) Crunchy Granola 

2. Suzanne Somers made it big on the hit TV Show Three’s Company as the sexy, albeit ditzy, blonde roommate. In the 1990s, she became the spokesperson for the Thigh Master, a new exercise apparatus that took the country by storm and is still available for purchase today. What was the original selling price for this product?

a)  $11.99

b)  $15.99

c)  $19.99

d)  $22.99

e)  $25.99

Bonus: What was Suzanne’s character’s name on the show? 

3. What can be more All-American than kids and hot dogs? The Armour Company had a catchy jingle to sell it’s product that started like this: Hot dogs. Armour Hot Dogs. What kind of kids eat Armour Hot dogs?  The jingle then went on to list the kinds of kids who like Armour Hot Dogs. Which of the following is NOT on the list?

a)  Smart kids

b)  Skinny kids

c)  Tough kids

d)  Kids with Chicken Pox

e)  Kids that climb on rocks

BONUS: Speaking of hot dogs and America… Finish this lyric from a popular car brand:  “Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and ___________________”

1. The movie “No Business Like Show Business” told the story of a family in the early days of showbiz. What was the name of their act?:

a) The Five Dunnigans

b) The Five Dominoes

c) The Five Donahues

d) The Five Danahers 

e) The Five Vandergelders

2. Sometimes a movie that bombs at the box office becomes popular years later through tv and video. For clarification, a “bomb” is one that did not do well financially. From the list below, there are four bombs and one success. Your job is to find the financially successful film.

a) Citizen Kane

b) Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

c) It’s Wonderful Life

d) The Shawshank Redemption

e) Valley of the Dolls

3. Cary Grant worked with many blondes during his career. Which of the following bombshells never starred with Mr. Grant? 

a) Jayne Mansfield (Kiss Them For Me)

b) Veronica Lake

c) Marilyn Monroe (Monkey Business)

d) Mae West (She Done Him Wrong)

e) Jean Harlow (Suzy)

4. Classic Film Actresses often had nicknames donned by the studios, the public, and/or the press. For instance, Clara Bow was the “It Girl,” Veronica Lake was the “Peek-A-Boo Girl.” Who was known as “The Love Goddess”? 

A) Rita Hayworth

B) Greta Garbo

C) Tallulah Bankhead

D) Mae West

E) Lana Turner

BONUS: Who was known as America’s Sweetheart?