Navy Men in the Air ...

American Treasure Tour Trivia
The popular 1950s sitcom "McHale's Navy" went to the big screen twice, in 1964 and 1965.  Which Oscar-winning cast member sat out their sophomore venture?
a.  Gavin McLeod
b.  Bob Hastings
c.  Ernest Borgnine
d.  Tim Conway

Check out an original copy of the movie poster in the Music Room at the American Treasure Tour!

Quote of the Day:

Said by our illustrious Founding Father, Benjamin Franklin commented, "To err is human, to repent divine; to persist devilish."

This Day in History:

The citizens of Birmingham, Alabama burned albums and memorabilia associated with the Beatles in reaction to controversial comments made in an interview by John Lennon.

American Treasure Tour  
Possessing one of the world's finest collections of Americana, we have nickelodeons (mechanical music players - not to be confused with the basic cable station for kids, although kids love us, too), band organs, antique cars - some of which are over one hundred years old, store animations, and simply too much more to describe, since it has to be experienced to be believed.  

Come to Oaks, PA and experience the tour, either as part of a group (15 people minimum - call 610-666-0363 for reservations), or as part of a walk-in tour, the first Saturday of every month! No reservations required.

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Trivia Answer:  *c.  Ernest Borgnine was unavailable for filming as he was in the desert at the time, filming the original version of the film "Flight of the Phoenix."

HAPPY WEDNESDAY!!!!!

100 MILLION x2

American Treasure Tour Trivia

This comedian turned actor was born today in Chicago, IL and had two of his films go over the 100 million dollar mark in the USA during the same week.  Is he:
a.  Robin Williams
b.  Steve Carrell
c.  Ben Stiller
*answer below

1998 ~ Died on this Date:
Actor Robert Young

Maybe best remembered for the television shows Father Knows Best and Marcus Welby. Young was in many movies prior to television. He named his personal home "Enchanted Cottage" after one of those films.

Today's Quote:

The palace is not safe when the cottage is

 not happy.

Benjamin Disraeli

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Today's Cliche:  A bushel & a peck.

*a. Robin Williams.  The movies are The Birdcage and Jumanji

Even ugly trucks have their day ...

American Treasure Tour Trivia

Did you know July 20th is UGLY TRUCK DAY?

On this date in 1954

the future King of Rock n' Roll, Elvis Presley gave his first public concert on a flatbed truck for a drug store opening in Memphis.

Quote for the Day:

Ambition is a dream with a V8 engine.

Elvis Presley

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Song for the Day:

Stay cool and have a good weekend!

duck duck GOOSE

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On This Date in History:
The 1952 Olympic Games Opening Ceremonies were held.
WHERE?
a.  Madrid, Spain 
b.  Helsinki, Finland
c.  Tokyo, Japan
*answer below

Birthday Pick:  1962

Anthony Edwards "Goose" in Top Gun

Died on this Date:   2009
Author, Frank McCourt

Did you know?
Top Gun was the highest grossing movie of 1986?

Today's Song:

Today's Cliche:  Son of a Gun

b. Helsinki, Finland

We Clown Around ...

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Here at the American Treasure Tour, we clown around ... in fact our collection of clowns makes it easy!  

Today's Song: Send in the Clowns

Today's Quote:

I remain just one thing, and one thing only, and that is a clown. It places me on a far higher plane than any politician.

Charlie Chaplin

Today's Birthday:  1967

Will Ferrell

have a great day!

July 15 ???

Can you believe it is July 15th already?

Time flies when you are having fun.
And here at the American Treasure Tour we have fun all day long.

Song for the Day:

Did you know?

Today is the 196th day of 2013.

Today's Birthday Pick:

1944 ~ Who is this actor?

*answer below

Died on this Date:  1996 age 32

Actress Dana Hill

Complications from type one diabetes.

Today's Quote:

True friends stab you in the front.

~Oscar Wilde

Today's Movie Trivia:

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.

The chilled "monkey brains" in this movie were made from custard and raspberry sauce.

*Jan-Michael Vincent

#38

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Birthday:  1913
38th President of the U.S.A. Gerald R. Ford

Died on this Date:  2000
Meredith MacRae

On this Date in 1969:
The United States $500, $1,000, $5,000 and $10,000 bills are withdrawn from circulation.

1942

American Treasure Tour Trivia

Today's Song:

On this date in 1942 ~ which famous person was born?
George Harrison

Harrison Ford

Francis Ford Coppola 

*answer at bottom:

Did you know???

George Harrison died at Paul McCartney's house?

Harrison Ford's divorce from his second wife cost him an estimated 85 million dollars.

Francis Ford Coppola's middle name was after Henry Ford the automaker.  

*Today Harrison Ford turns 71!

The Cos ...

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Birthday Pick:  1937
Bill Cosby ~ 76 today

Cos Trivia
Which ONE of the following is true:
a. Camille, Cosby's wife is a direct descendent of Nancy Hanks, Abraham Lincoln's mother
b. Cosby went to the University of Penn in Philadelphia.
c.  Cosby has six children

Bill Cosby once was interested in purchasing:
a.  NBC
b.  ESPN
c.  The Philadelphia Inquirer

Cosby was the first black entertainer to:
a.  perform at Radio City Music Hall
b.  win an Emmy
c.  direct a television series

Cosby is:
a. an only child
b. the oldest of 4 children
c. the youngest of 6 children

Cosby has a doctorate in:
a.  education
b.  political science
c.  business

What does Cosby say is the key to failure?
a.  sleeping the morning away
b.  not obeying your mother
c.  trying to please everybody

Today's Quote:

Always end the name of your child with a vowel, so that when you yell the name will carry.

Bill Cosby

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a. Camille, Cosby's wife is a direct descendent of Nancy Hanks, Abraham Lincoln's mother.
a.  NBC
b. win an Emmy
b. the oldest of 4 children
a.  education
c.  trying to please everybody

Hollywood Bowl ...

American Treasure Tour Trivia

On this date:  1922
The Hollywood Bowl opened, the largest natural amphitheater in the United States.

Do you know?
What is the approximate number of seats at the Hollywood Bowl?
a.  18,000
b.  28,000
c.  38,000
*answer below

Died Today:  Charles Foley
Co-creator of "Twister" the game.

Who did Johnny Carson play Twister with on the Tonight Show which helped propel sales into a pop culture phenomenon?
a.  Elizabeth Taylor
b.  Eva Gabor
c.  Raquel Welch
**answer below

Did you know?  Twister was originally called Pretzel.

Birthday Pick:  1970  
Actor Justin Chambers of Gray's Anatomy

Today's Quote:

The two worst strategic mistakes to make are acting prematurely and letting an opportunity slip; to avoid this, the warrior treats each situation as if it were unique and never resorts to formulae, recipes or other people's opinions.

Paulo Coelho

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Have a Great Evening!

*a. 18,000
**b. Eva Gabor

Ten Reasons to visit the American Treasure Tour...

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Top Ten Reasons To 

Visit the American Treasure Tour

10. We don't suck

9.  There are stacks in the racks and piles in the aisles.

8.  We have miniature circus displays

7.  We have a gorgeous 1924 Cadillac

6.  You will hear some pretty amazing sounds

5.  Our clowns are creepy

4.  Our tour guides are creepier

3. Our tram takes you on a pretty cool ride

2.  The old time Photoplayer is flipping amazing

and...

the number one reason you should come to the American Treasure Tour...

1. We are not just for group tours anymore ... now we are open the first Saturday of every month for walk in tours

at 1, 2, & 3 p.m. 

Today's Video:

Movie Trailer for "10"

Starring Bo Derek & Dudley Moore

Did you know?

Dudley Moore was a classically trained pianist?  Died in 2002 at the age of 66.

Bo Derek's mother was a hairdresser and make up artist to Ann Margaret?  Bo's birth name is Mary Cathleen Collins.

Today's Song:

Have a great day!

T HANKS not thanks

American Treasure Tour Trivia


Tom Hanks was born on this date in what year?
a.  1949
b.  1956
c.  1960
*answer below

Did you know? Hanks was the second actor to win back to back Best Actor Oscars for his work on Philadelphia and Forest Gump.  The first actor was Spencer Tracy for Captain Courageous and Boys Town.

Died on this Date:  1977
Alice Paul
Who is Alice Paul?
a. women's rights activist
b. philosopher
c.  children's book author
**answer below

Today's Cliche:

Today's Quote:
 Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.

Albert Einstein

Today's Song:

*b 1956
**a women's rights activist

Gr8 !

American Treasure Tour Trivia

Today's Cliche:
Behind the Eight Ball

Happy July 8

Born on this Date:

1839

John D. Rockefeller

Did you know?

John D. Rockefeller developed a condition known as alopecia universalis which causes a person to lose all of their body hair.

Died on this Date:  2012

Ernest Borgnine

Trivia Question:

Which ONE of the following is true about Mr.

 Brognine?

a.  He was the very first center square on 

Hollywood Squares.

b.  Spoke fluent German

c.  He spent ten years in the U.S. Army

before he started acting.

*answer below

Today's Song:  Behind the 8 ball Bill Haley

*a. He was the very first center square on 

Hollywood Squares when the show premiered 

in 1966.   Additionally he spoke fluent Italian 

not German and spent ten years in the U.S. 

Navy before he started to act.