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FOTD: What is the name of the extermination company run by Billy Bretherton on the show, “Billy the Exterminator”?
What is the name of the extermination company run by Billy Bretherton on the show, “Billy the Exterminator”?
FOTD: What planet was The Great Gazoo from on, “The Flintstones”?
The Great Gazoo (Harvey Korman) would visit Fred and Barney in Bedrock from time to time. When not annoying Fred he would visit his home planet of Zetox.
FOTD: What was the name of the theme song for the show, “Monty Python’s Flying Circus”?
Before they got to the Spam sketches or the Ministry of Silly Walks bit the show opened up with John Philip Sousa's "Liberty Bell March".
FOTD: What was the name of Marty McFly’s band in the film, “Back to the Future”?
Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) was in a band called The Pinheads in the movie Back to the Future.
FOTD: What was the name of the cartoon owl mascot of Wise Potato Chips?
The Wise Potato Chip mascot owl was named Peppy.
FOTD: What comedienne campaigned to be President of the United States in 1940 on the “Surprise Party” ticket?
Gracie Allen ran on the "Surprise Party" ticket in 1940 with the campaign slogan, "Down with Common Sense".
FOTD: Who was the 2010 American League Most Valuable Player?
The 2010 American League Most Valuable Player was Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers.
FOTD: What was the name of the character portrayed by Kate Hudson in the film, “Almost Famous”?
The 2000 film, "Almost Famous" was where actress Kate Hudson got her big break. In the film she portrayed a musician named Penny Lane.
FOTD: How many times does Bill Murray’s character Phil relive the same day in the 1993 film, “Groundhog Day”?
Phil, his producer Rita (Andie McDowell), and cameraman Larry (Chris Elliot) all relive the same day over and over again in the film, "Groundhog Day". Phil is the only one ...
FOTD: What team was playing the Chicago Cubs when Ferris, Cameron, and Sloane attended a game at Wrigley Field in the film, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”?
In the classic 1986 film, "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" during Ferris's, Cameron's, and Sloane's big day on the town they take in a ball game at Wrigley Field. When Principal ...
FOTD: Whose picture was on the $5,000 bill?
Former President James Madison was pictured on the $5,000 bill.
FOTD: Who came up with the idea for the We Are The World record which funded the USA for Africa charity?
While Quincy Jones always gets most of the credit for pulling everyone together to create the We Are The World recording it was not his idea. It was actually Harry ...
FOTD: What was Epstein’s full name on the show, “Welcome Back, Kotter”?
Robert Hegyes portrayed Juan Epstein whose full name on the show, "Welcome Back, Kotter" was, Juan Luis Pedro Felipo de Huevos Epstein.
FOTD: What singer was nicknamed, “Little Miss Dynamite”?
Brenda Lee was nicknamed Little Miss Dynamite.
FOTD: Who discovered gold at Sutter’s Creek, California in 1848?
John Marshall was the first to spot the gold at Sutter's Creek, California that led to the California Gold Rush.
FOTD: What was the first brand of beer to be sold in cans?
On January 24, 1935, the Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company released the first beer packaged in a can. Thanks to the American Can Company, they delivered 2.000 cans of Krueger's Finest ...
FOTD: What is the state wildflower of the state of Arizona?
The state wildflower of Arizona is the Saguaro Blossom. It grows on the tree-sized Saguaro Cactus found in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona.
FOTD: Who won back-to-back National League Cy Young Awards in 2008 and 2009?
The National League Cy Young Award winner in both 2008 and 2009 was Tim Lincecum of the San Francisco Giants.
FOTD: Who was the first woman to win the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host?
The first woman to ever win the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Game Show Host was Betty White in 1983 for her show Just Men! She was the only woman to win ...Next Page »
