Last month, I contacted our editor, Eric, from a KMart in Scotts Valley, California. Eric accused me of characterizing this drivel as a “Blue Light Special.” I’ll show him!
- In the 40’s, there was a song that advertised “Fryers, broilers and Detroit Barbecued Grits. What was the name of that eating establishment?
- Westinghouse sponsored the TV show “Studio One” in the 50’s. They refused to air a Kipling classic due to the possible reflection on their product. What was the name of that Kiplng work?
- What was Johnny Odom’s nickname as an Oakland A’s pitcher?
- It was the weirdest movie of the late 70’s, directed by David Lynch and featuring Dennis Hopper as a hopped up Gangster. What was it?
- What were the laws that existed in several states that did not allow alcohol to be dispensed on Sundays?
- Speaking of Scotts Valley, who was the famous movie director who owned a house there that overlooked Monterey Bay?
January Answers:
- Will Ferrell in “Elf”
- Hank Bauer
- Bob Dylan
- The tattooed man
- Orson Welles
- Arnold Johnson
WIN LUNCH ON BEN!
The first person to email or mail, no calls please, the correct answers to all of the above questions will win a $25 gift certificate at The Uptown Cafe in downtown Danville, compliments of Ben Fernandez!
Entries must be received by Feb. 15, 2012. In the event of a tie, the winner will be drawn at random. Please email your answers to info@aliveeastbay.com, or mail to ALIVE East Bay, 3200 A Danville Blvd., Ste. 204, Alamo, CA 94507. Employees and family members of employees of ALIVE East Bay are not eligible. Restaurant may be changed without notice.
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