How Much Do You Know About Jp Mccarthy?
Here's a quiz for those of youwho spent years listening to "The Answer Man" and wish to test yourJPIQ.
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Joesph Priestly, the Englishman who discovered oxygen and ancestor of J.P., was a ___________ as well as a chemist.
- A.
Politician
- B.
Clergyman
- C.
Distiller of spirits
- D.
Astronomer
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B. ClergymanExplanation
His vocal support for the French Revolution caused his chapel and home in England to be burned, and he emigrated to Pennsylvania.Rate this question:
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- 2.
J.P. had a tradition of playing a song on the birthday of a girl named _____________.
- A.
Amy
- B.
Betty
- C.
Carol
- D.
Donna
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A. AmyExplanation
The song was "Once in Love with Amy"Rate this question:
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- 3.
The name of J.P.'s entry in the 1994 Miami-to-New York Cannonball Offshore Powerboat Race was _________________.
- A.
Station Break
- B.
Thunderchief
- C.
Ricochet
- D.
Longshot
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D. LongshotExplanation
After the race J.P. bought it and it replaced his previous boat Station Break II. Although he told people that the boat hit a submerged log, it really ran aground on a sandbar.Rate this question:
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- 4.
J.P. liked to say, "It's not the money; it's the _________ "
- A.
Principle
- B.
Principal
- C.
Amount
- D.
Timing
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C. AmountExplanation
He heard it from divorce lawyer, long-time buddy, and neighbor John Schaefer.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which of the following is not an activity that J.P. learned to do?
- A.
Snow ski
- B.
Fly an airplane
- C.
Sail a boat
- D.
Drive a tank
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D. Drive a tankExplanation
He did learn to fly but found that he preferred more social activities.Rate this question:
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- 6.
J.P. was born in _________________.
- A.
New York
- B.
Michigan
- C.
Pennsylvania
- D.
Ohio
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A. New YorkExplanation
He moved to east Detroit at the age of 10.Rate this question:
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- 7.
The name of his opening theme song that he used for most of his career is _____________.
- A.
"Wake Up Time"
- B.
"Electra's Theme"
- C.
"Have A Nice Day"
- D.
"Tune in and Listen"
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C. "Have A Nice Day"Explanation
Before that he used "I've Got Your Number" and "Put on a Happy Face."Rate this question:
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- 8.
J.P. referred to stock broker and frequent guest ______________ as "our man in the market."
- A.
Gene Healey
- B.
Bob Taylor
- C.
Keith Crane
- D.
Trip Bosart
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D. Trip BosartExplanation
He was another long-time buddy and neighbor of J.P.'s.Rate this question:
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- 9.
When broadcasting from Moscow, J.P. had _______________ as a guest.
- A.
Peter Jennings
- B.
Andy Rooney
- C.
Sonny Bono
- D.
Chuck Yaeger
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A. Peter JenningsExplanation
They were there for a summit meeting and talked about the hotel and Russian food.Rate this question:
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- 10.
J.P. had a vacation home in________________.
- A.
Aspen
- B.
Cape Cod
- C.
Florida
- D.
Traverse City
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C. FloridaExplanation
Specifically, Jupiter Island.Rate this question:
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- 11.
He interviewed President ______________ aboard Air Force One.
- A.
Bill Clinton
- B.
George Bush
- C.
Ronald Reagan
- D.
Gerald Ford
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B. George BushExplanation
During the 1992 campaign, J.P. flew to Washington so that he could return to Detroit on Air Force One with the President.Rate this question:
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- 12.
J.P. is a graduate of _______________ High School.
- A.
De La Salle Collegiate
- B.
Detroit Country Day
- C.
Cranbrook
- D.
Mumford
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A. De La Salle CollegiateExplanation
"Builders of boys and makers of men." Pronounced DELLuh-sall by many of the old-timers.Rate this question:
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- 13.
J.P. served in which branch of the military? a. Army b. Navy c. Air Force d. National Guard
- A.
Army
- B.
Navy
- C.
Air Force
- D.
National Guard
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C. Air ForceExplanation
He first went on the air with Armed Forces Radio while stationed in Alaska.Rate this question:
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- 14.
The sultry version of "Hail to the Victors" that J.P. played once a year was recorded by ____________.
- A.
Pat Suzuki
- B.
Susan Stark
- C.
Gladys Knight
- D.
Sharon McPhail
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A. Pat SuzukiExplanation
I think I remember his saying that it was recorded in the 1950s. Listen HereRate this question:
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- 15.
Which politician said on the air while talking to J.P. on the phone, "Never give an Irishman whiskey or a Jew matches"?
- A.
City Councilman Gil Hill
- B.
City Councilman Jack Kelley
- C.
Michigan Attorney General Frank Kelley
- D.
U.S. Congressman John Dingell
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B. City Councilman Jack KelleyExplanation
He was talking to J.P. on the telephone one morning about a group that helps people recover from alcoholism. I was driving to work and neither J.P. nor I could believe that he said it over the radio. Kelley later apologized.Rate this question:
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- 16.
J.P. had an aversion to the song ________________.
- A.
"When Irish Eyes Are Smiling"
- B.
"Hail to the Victors"
- C.
"White Christmas"
- D.
"Danny Boy"
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D. "Danny Boy"Explanation
He heard it too much as a child and also felt that it was too sentimental.Rate this question:
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- 17.
J.P. was part of a group that tried to buy the Detroit _______________.
- A.
Tigers
- B.
Lions
- C.
Red Wings
- D.
Pistons
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C. Red WingsExplanation
This was the summer of 1982 and it was Mike Ilitch who actually bought the franchise.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Who recorded the version of "The Bricklayer's Lament" that J.P. played?
- A.
Noel Murphy
- B.
Fat Bob Taylor
- C.
Hal Youngblood
- D.
The Irish Rovers
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A. Noel MurpHyExplanation
Nobody at WJR was allowed to play the record but J.P.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Which project did J.P. spearhead?
- A.
Engineering the federal loan to Chrysler
- B.
Getting the State Police to patrol Detroit's freeways
- C.
Acquiring casino gambling in Detroit
- D.
Building the Silverdome
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B. Getting the State Police to patrol Detroit's freewaysExplanation
In the 1970s, the financially strapped City of Detroit ceased to patrol "the ditches"--the city's freeway system. After a while, gangs began to climb over the fences and prey on stranded motorists. When Detroit News columnist Pete Waldmeirer was forced off the road and robbed at gunpoint, he told the story on the air to J.P. who then called the mayor, the Michigan Police Chief, and Governor William Milliken with the result that the State Police began to patrol freeways--as is still the case.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Which of the following personalities who periodically called J.P.'s program was not actually Fat Bob Taylor.
- A.
Grosse Pointe Charles
- B.
Mrs. Pennyfeather
- C.
Luigi from the car wash
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A. Grosse Pointe CharlesExplanation
He was an actual resident of one of the Pointes, but the others were Fat Bob.Rate this question:
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- 21.
J.P. became a staff announcer at WJR in _____________.
- A.
1995
- B.
1956
- C.
1960
- D.
1662
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B. 1956Explanation
He was referred to as "the kid" around the station.Rate this question:
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- 22.
What group most often supplied the live music at J.P.'s St. Patrick's Day parties?
- A.
Merle Alvey
- B.
The Irish Rovers
- C.
The Clancy Brothers
- D.
Blackthorn
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D. BlackthornExplanation
They supplied the music for mayoral candidate Sharon McPhail's memorable Irish jig.Rate this question:
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- 23.
Who introduced J.P. when he was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame?
- A.
Wally Phillips
- B.
Paul Harvey
- C.
Hal Youngblood
- D.
Jim Quello
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A. Wally pHillipsExplanation
He described J.P. as "a self-made man--which shows you what unskilled labor can do."Rate this question:
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- 24.
In what year did J.P. broadcast his program from the governor's office?
- A.
1978
- B.
1984
- C.
1986
- D.
1988
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C. 1986Explanation
The invitation was extended by Gov. James Blanchard.Rate this question:
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- 25.
In what Michigan city did J.P. first work on the air?
- A.
Detroit
- B.
Grand Rapids
- C.
Flint
- D.
Ann Arbor
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C. FlintExplanation
WTAC to be exact.Rate this question:
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- 26.
In what year did he return to Detroit from his two-year stint at San Francisco's KGO?
- A.
1961
- B.
1962
- C.
1963
- D.
1964
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D. 1964Explanation
Dec. 7 to be exact again. The 30-plus years of continuous broadcasting at the same time and station set a record.Rate this question:
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- 27.
J.P. was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame along with _________________.
- A.
Specs Howard
- B.
Casey Kasem
- C.
Ernie Harwell
- D.
Howard Stern
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B. Casey KasemExplanation
Another Detoiter.Rate this question:
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- 28.
George Gay talked with J.P. on the radio. What was his profession?
- A.
Hero of the Battle of Midway
- B.
WJR boating reporter
- C.
Detroit City Councilman
- D.
Capt. Microwave
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A. Hero of the Battle of MidwayExplanation
He was a pilot and the lone survivor of an entire Torpedo Squadron at the Battle of Midway.Rate this question:
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- 29.
Dave Diles talked with J.P. on the radio. What was his profession?
- A.
Detroit Lion coach
- B.
Irish singer at Lafrey's Bar
- C.
OSU football player
- D.
Sportscaster
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D. SportscasterExplanation
Another fine product of Ohio University, along with Chuck Swirsky.Rate this question:
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- 30.
Gil Hill talked with J.P. on the radio. What was his profession?
- A.
Capt. Microwave
- B.
Detroit City Councilman
- C.
Irish singer at Lafrey's Bar
- D.
WJR boating reporter
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B. Detroit City CouncilmanExplanation
He had been a police officer and also had roles in all three Beverly Hills Cop films.Rate this question:
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- 31.
George Millar talked with J.P. on the radio. What was his profession?
- A.
Singer with the Irish Rovers
- B.
Hero of the Battle of Midway
- C.
Irish singer at Lafrey's Bar
- D.
WJR boating reporter
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A. Singer with the Irish RoversExplanation
He was always grateful to J.P. for giving their careers a big boost.Rate this question:
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- 32.
Frank Duncan talked with J.P. on the radio. What was his profession?
- A.
Author of The Gales of November
- B.
OSU football player
- C.
Irish singer at Lafrey's Bar
- D.
Political analyst
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C. Irish singer at Lafrey's BarExplanation
Best known for singing "Danny Boy" at J.P.'s St. Patrick's Day parties.Rate this question:
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- 33.
Monte Clark talked with J.P. on the radio. What was his profession?
- A.
Author of The Gales of November
- B.
WJR boating reporter
- C.
Detroit City Councilman
- D.
Detroit Lion coach
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D. Detroit Lion coachExplanation
A woman called and complained once that Monte was boring, but J.P. disagreed.Rate this question:
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- 34.
Joe Henderson talked with J.P. on the radio. What was his profession?
- A.
Hero of the Battle of Midway
- B.
Irish singer at Lafrey's Bar
- C.
Capt. Microwave
- D.
Detroit City Councilman
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C. Capt. MicrowaveExplanation
Highland Appliance rep who cooked a live lobster on the "Focus" program 11/10/81.Rate this question:
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- 35.
Bernard Gittleson talked with J.P. on the radio. What was his profession?
- A.
WJR boating reporter
- B.
Author of Bio-rhythm: A Personal Science
- C.
OSU football player
- D.
Irish singer at Lafrey's Bar
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B. Author of Bio-rhythm: A Personal ScienceExplanation
He was on the "Focus" program in 1976.Rate this question:
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Daryll Sanders talked with J.P. on the radio. What was his profession?
- A.
Hero of the Battle of Midway
- B.
Hero of the Battle of Midway
- C.
Hero of the Battle of Midway
- D.
OSU football player
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D. OSU football playerExplanation
Buckeye-turned-auto-dealer who would sing the "Round on the end and high in the middle" song before each U of M/OSU football game.Rate this question:
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