Jingle Me This: Just How Much Do You Know About Beloved Christmas TV Specials?
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By Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune
It’s that time of year when you’re getting the shopping done, putting up the tree and watching the traditional Christmas TV specials, such as "Rudolph," "Frosty," "The Grinch," and more. But how well do you know your Christmas TV specials? Here’s a little quiz to check your knowledge.
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Who provided the voice of the title character in “Olive, the Other Reindeer”?
- A.
Kate Hudson
- B.
Drew Barrymore
- C.
Reese Witherspoon
- D.
Brittany Murphy
Correct Answer
B. Drew BarrymoreExplanation
Drew Barrymore provided the voice of the title character in "Olive, the Other Reindeer".Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is the most-watched TV Christmas special of all time?
- A.
"Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer"
- B.
"How the Grinch Stole Christmas"
- C.
"The Bob Hope Christmas Special"
- D.
"Santa Claus is Comin' to Town"
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Jules Styne and Bob Merrill, who wrote the songs for “Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol,” also collaborated on the songs for what Broadway hit that later became a movie?
- A.
"Gypsy"
- B.
"Bye Bye Birdie"
- C.
"The Music Man"
- D.
"Funny Girl"
Correct Answer
D. "Funny Girl"Explanation
Jules Styne and Bob Merrill, the songwriters for "Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol," also worked together on the songs for the Broadway hit "Funny Girl," which later became a movie.Rate this question:
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- 4.
All of the original stars of “The Brady Bunch” returned for “A Very Brady Christmas” except one? Who was it?
- A.
Eve Plumb
- B.
Susan Olsen
- C.
Maureen McCormick
- D.
Ann B. Davis
Correct Answer
B. Susan OlsenExplanation
Susan Olsen, who played the role of Cindy Brady, did not return for "A Very Brady Christmas."Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which star of “The Golden Girls” appeared in “The Star Wars Holiday Special”?
- A.
Beatrice Arthur
- B.
Rue McClanahan
- C.
Estelle Getty
- D.
Betty White
Correct Answer
A. Beatrice ArthurExplanation
Beatrice Arthur appeared in "The Star Wars Holiday Special".Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which show has aired at least once a year, since 1964, giving it the longest uninterrupted run of any Christmas TV special?
- A.
"A Charlie Brown Christmas"
- B.
"Frosty the Snowman"
- C.
"Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer"
- D.
"How the Grinch Stole Christmas"
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C. "Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer"Explanation
"Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer" has aired at least once a year since 1964, making it the Christmas TV special with the longest uninterrupted run. This means that every year since its first airing in 1964, "Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer" has been broadcasted during the Christmas season. This consistent annual airing has contributed to its status as a beloved and iconic Christmas special that has become a tradition for many viewers.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which of the following isn’t a Peanuts holiday special?
- A.
"It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown"
- B.
"Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales"
- C.
"I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown"
- D.
"Have a Holly, Jolly Christmas, Charlie Brown"
Correct Answer
D. "Have a Holly, Jolly Christmas, Charlie Brown"Explanation
"Have a Holly, Jolly Christmas, Charlie Brown" is not a Peanuts holiday special because it is actually a song by Burl Ives, not a Peanuts special. The other options listed are all legitimate Peanuts holiday specials that have been released.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What do the Grinch and Frankenstein’s monster have in common?
- A.
They both hate Christmas
- B.
They both dislike loud noises
- C.
Mobs want to kill them
- D.
They were both played by Boris Karlof
Correct Answer
D. They were both played by Boris KarlofExplanation
The correct answer is "They were both played by Boris Karloff." Boris Karloff is a well-known actor who portrayed both the Grinch in the 1966 animated television special "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" and Frankenstein's monster in the 1931 film "Frankenstein."Rate this question:
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- 9.
In “A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All,” Stephen Colbert sang with which of these stars?
- A.
Jon Stewart
- B.
Elvis Costello
- C.
Toby Keith
- D.
Willie Nelson
- E.
John Legend
- F.
All of the above
Correct Answer
F. All of the aboveExplanation
In "A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All," Stephen Colbert sang with all of the mentioned stars: Jon Stewart, Elvis Costello, Toby Keith, Willie Nelson, and John Legend.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What is the name of the rabbit in “Frosty the Snowman”?
- A.
Peter
- B.
Flopsy
- C.
Hocus Pocus
- D.
Benjamin Bunny
Correct Answer
C. Hocus PocusExplanation
In the animated film "Frosty the Snowman," the name of the rabbit character is Hocus Pocus.Rate this question:
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