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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 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: 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 ...
FOTD: Who did Muhammad Ali defeat to win his first Heavyweight Championship?
Muhammad Ali at the age of 22 became the youngest to ever win the Heavyweight Championship from a reigning champion when he defeated Sonny Liston in February, 1964.
FOTD: Muhammad Ali in 1981 lost his final fight by unanimous decision to whom?
Muhammad Ali's final fight, at the age of 39, was a loss by unanimous decision to then 27 year old Trevor Berbick.
FOTD: Who lit the Olympic Flame at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia?
The Olympic Flame at the 1996 Games in Atlanta, Georgia was lit by boxing legend Muhammad Ali.
FOTD: From where did Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. deliver his famous, “I Have A Dream” speech?
Martin Luther King, Jr. was standing on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial while he was delivering his famous 17-minute long, "I Have A Dream" speech.
FOTD: Tim Tebow won the 2007 Heisman Trophy, but what TWO players finished ahead of him in Heisman voting in 2008?
In the 2008 Heisman voting Tim Tebow finished in third place with 1575 point. Preventing him from winning his second straight Heisman were a pair of Big 12 Conference stars. ...Next Page »
