Archive for October, 2008

There’s nothing “Fawlty” about this “flying circus” performer. Can you guess whose birthday it is today?

Monday, October 27th, 2008 by Allison H.

Happy Birthday to the hilarious John Cleese. Also enjoying birthday celebrations include Emmy Award and Tony Award-winning actress Nanette Fabray and poet/screenwriter/activist Ruby Dee.

What was the best selling Christmas toy in 1959?

Monday, October 27th, 2008 by Allison H.

The best selling Christmas toy in 1959 was Mattel’s Barbie, the same year that the doll launched into market.

Which original “Charlie’s Angels” star, who currently hosts “Shear Genius” on Bravo, is celebrating her 61st birthday today?

Sunday, October 26th, 2008 by Allison H.

Kelly Garrett, better known as Jaclyn Smith, is celebrating her birthday today. Also receiving personalized birthday cards include New York Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak, and The Love Boat’s Lauren Tewes.

In the story “The Christmas Shoes,” why is Nathan trying to buy Christmas shoes?

Sunday, October 26th, 2008 by Allison H.

Nathan was trying to buy a pair of Christmas shoes for his mother before she died.

Best known for her song which became an anthem for women world wide, what Australian born singer is celebrating her birthday today?

Saturday, October 25th, 2008 by Allison H.

Maybe the lights will go out in Georgia to celebrate Helen Reddy’s birthday. Additional birthday wishes go out to retired college basketball coach Bobby “The General” Knight and actress Tracy Nelson.

In the Christmas movie “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” where does the Kringle family live?

Saturday, October 25th, 2008 by Allison H.

In this Christmas story, the Kringle family lives in Rainbow River Valley.

From Shakespeare to a fish of a certain name, can you guess today’s birthday celebrity?

Friday, October 24th, 2008 by Allison H.

No need to “wanda” who it is…Happy Birthday to Kevin Kline. Also celebrating birthdays today are Silverchair drummer Ben Gillies, former NFL quarterback Y.A. Tittle, and Academy Award-winning actor F. Murray Abraham.

In the story “The Christmas Toy,” what happens to the toys that are caught playing?

Friday, October 24th, 2008 by Allison H.

In “The Christmas Toy,” if a toy is caught out of position it will be frozen forever.

Which human rights activist, whose father was perhaps the most influential civil rights advocate of the 20th Century, is celebrating a birthday today?

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 by Allison H.

Happy Birthday to Martin Luther King III, son of Martin Luther King, Jr. Also receiving birthday wishes are former Major League left-handed pitcher Al Leiter and country music singer Dwight Yoakam.

In the animated Christmas special “Frosty the Snowman,” who brought Frosty back to life?

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 by Allison H.

In “Frosty the Snowman,” Santa Claus brought Frosty back to life.