One of the nice things that has occurred over the past few months is rekindling a friendship with one, Tim Murphy. Tim and I were teammates on the Cheese Factory of Pleasanton Trivia Team that stormed San Francisco in 1973 and won the one and only championship of the Trivia Society of Lower Battery Street in San Francisco. Tim has made a comeback and is one of the regulars for our monthly session at Grand Oaks Restaurant in Oakland the last Tuesday of each month. Tim has a remarkable memory for old movies and famous radio shows of the 40’s. Come down and join us sometime. Speaking of guys named Murphy, we all know what March means. Having spent a marvelous month in Ireland, the Irish in me is coming out. Don’t be fooled by the name. Me mother was descended from Auld Sod.
1. “Waking Ned Devine” was one of the most delightful movies of the past 20 years. What actor, who had been an Oscar nominee in the 1960’s, was the star of the movie?
2. He once hit .395 in the National League, but is more famous for managing the San Francisco Seals in the 40’s, introducing baseball to Japan and owning a fine hofbrau on Geary Street in SF. Who was he?
3. He danced with Fred Astaire in 1940, but became more famous as US Senator from Californian in the 60’s. Who was he?
4. “If you ever go across the sea to Ireland” are the opening lines to a famous Irish song. What is it?
5. Who starred in radio on “The Life of Riley”?
6. Who was the star of the TV series “Hogan’s Heroes”?
FEBRUARY’S TRIVIA ANSWERS:
1.Maurice Chevalier 2. Ellis Valentine 3. “Love, American Style” 4. “Babes in Arms” 5. “Love in Bloom” 6. Love Canal
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 March 15, 2010. 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, 199 East Linda Mesa Avenue, Suite 10, Danville, CA 94526. Employees and family members of employees of ALIVE East Bay are not eligible. Restaurant may be changed without notice.