Christmas Pop Culture
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All of the following British actors have portrayed perennial sourpuss and miser Ebenezer Scrooge. Which one also had a distinguished academic career?
- A.
Reginald Owen
- B.
Patrick Stewart
- C.
Albert Finney
- D.
Alistair Sim
Correct Answer
D. Alistair SimExplanation
A graduate of the University of Edinburgh, Alistair Sim also served there as Lecturer in Elocution and later as the school’s Rector.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of the following jazz pianists composed the theme and incidental music for the 1965 TV classic, “A Charlie Brown Christmas?”
- A.
Billy Taylor
- B.
Vince Guaraldi
- C.
Ramsey Lewis
- D.
Dick Wellstood
Correct Answer
B. Vince GuaraldiExplanation
Guaraldi continued to compose music for many of the subsequent “Peanuts” cartoon specials, and never declined fan requests to perform it in live concerts. He died relatively young, at age 47, of undetermined causes.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which popular country and western singer produced a hit Christmas album in the 1950s, on which “Here We Go A’Wassailing” was a huge favorite?
- A.
Tex Ritter
- B.
Hank Williams
- C.
Tennessee Ernie Ford
- D.
Charlie Pride
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Who was the American basso profundo who sang “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” for the 1966 cartoon version of Dr. Suess’s “How the Grinch Stole Christmas?”
- A.
Thurl Ravenscroft
- B.
James Earl Jones
- C.
Tim Riley
- D.
Larry Hooper
Correct Answer
A. Thurl RavenscroftExplanation
In addition to his extensive work as a background singer in many Walt Disney productions, such as “Pink Elephants on Parade” in “Dumbo,” (1941) Ravenscroft was also the voice of “Tony the Tiger” and his signature line, G-r-r-r-r-eat!Rate this question:
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Which actress was given a co-starring role at age 9 in the 1947 film “Miracle on 34th Street?
- A.
Debbie Reynolds
- B.
Anne Bancroft
- C.
Natalie Wood
- D.
Tippi Hedren
Correct Answer
C. Natalie Wood -
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