For those brave souls who might enjoy watching a dissolute group of adults (some seniors) indulging in this simplistic nonsense are urged to attend the annual Kings X Trivia Tournament at WPLJ in Walnut Creek on May 19. Along with yours truly, other ALIVE writers Joe Redmond and Paul Hirsch will participate as among the better players. Please join us, if you can.
As far as 1962 is concerned:
- The SF Giants participated in their first World Series in 1962. Who caught Willie McCovey’s 9th inning line drive in game seven to cinch the title for the Yankees?
- “To Kill a Mockingbird” was a hit movie that year. What future Oscar winner played the mysterious Boo Radley in that flick?
- In 1962, one of the longest runs in TV history began with the debut of what comedian in the start of a +30 years run as a host?
- During that year Soviet ships sailed toward Cuba in an attempt to place rocket launchers in Cuba as a direct threat to the US. What country, where American rockets were placed, did President Kennedy agree to dismantle in return for Russia to a scary?
- The Beatles exploded onto the music scene in 1962. What was their first recording?
- A future two-time Academy Award winning actress was born in 1962. Her career has covered 45 years. Who is she?
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