Trivia Answers

What three legendary guitarists started out in the same band  (not necessarily at the same time)
and what was that band's name?
Answer: Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, and Jeff Beck all played with the Yardbirds early in their careers.

Featured as the general's aide in "The General's Daughter", Clarence Williams III was in what TV series (recently brought to the big screen) and what was his character's name?
Answer:  He played Linc in "The Mod Squad".

Who is the only actor to appear in both the movie and TV versions of "M*A*S*H"?
Answer:  Gary Burghoff (Radar).

What was Howie Mandel's occupation before he hit it big as a comic and why was it peculiar?
Answer:  Interior design consultant was his occupation and it was peculiar because he is color blind!
 

What 50's/60's child actress has worked steadily up to present day in movies and TV?
Answer:  Shelley Fabares, who was Mary on "The Donna Reed Show" has been in several of the "Beach" movies, starred as Brian Piccolo's wife in "Brian's Song", was the aunt in "One Day at a Time", and most recently played Christine on "Coach".  She also starred in one of the most popular episodes of "Twilight Zone", as well as two Elvis Presley movies, and a steady string of guest appearances in television series.

Who played the original IMF team leader in "Mission Impossible"?  (Hint: He currently stars in a very popular TV series.)
Answer:  Steven Hill, who plays District Attorney Adam Schiff on "Law and Order".

In what city did Walt Disney start his cartooning career?
Answer:  Kansas City!

What two actors from a 50's/60's sitcom, "The Donna Reed Show",  went on to star in their own shows?  (Note: Male, not female)
Answer:  Carl Betz, who played Dr. Alex Stone (Donna Reed's husband), also starred in "Judd For the Defense".  (Type casting? He also played Shelley Fabares' father in "Spinout" with Elvis Presley.)
Bob Crane, who played Dr. David Kelsey, starred in "Hogan's Heroes".

What very famous musician used the alias of L'Angelo Mysterioso while cowriting and performing with another very famous musician?
Answer:  George Harrison cowrote and played on "Badge" with Eric Clapton for "Goodbye Cream".  (He also performed under that alias with Jack Bruce on "Songs For a Tailor".)

In the movie version of "M*A*S*H" what NFL team contributed most of the players for the football game?
Answer:  The Kansas City Chiefs!

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