Showing posts with label Beatles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Beatles. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

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!!!!!


Sunday, May 5, 2013

A horse is a horse of course of course ....

American Treasure Tour Trivia Blog


Actor Tyron Power was born on this date:   1914
He died in 1958 from a heart attack at age 44.  On what album cover did Power's appear posthumously?  

a.  The Beatles Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
b. The Eagles Desperado
c.  Queen A Night at the Opera
*answer at bottom of post

Died on this Date:  2001
Clifton Hillegass
Who is Clifton Hillegass?
a.  last surviving soldier of the Battle of the Bulge to die
b. invented astroturf 
c. creator and publisher of CliffsNotes
**answer at bottom of post

On this Date:  1973
Secretariat wins the Kentucky Derby in 1.59 2/5 a still standing record.


Today's Cliche:

Speaking of horses...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VYkaHxFhCk


Today's Quote:
Take care to sell your horse before he dies. The art of life is passing losses on.
Robert Frost

*a. The Beatles Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
**c.creator and publisher of CliffsNotes