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What You Don't Know About Bobby Rydell?
from the magazine that had Mother Trask
- Okay, you can get ready to start throwing things. We've just led you to believe that we
were going to tell you what you don't know about Bobby Rydell, but that's only
because we're at it again. (The cooking sherry, that is.) What we're really going to do is
ask you what you don't know about Bobby. Now be a good sport about it and do the
quiz. It'll give you something to do while you're waiting for that nice man in the white
coat.
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- 1. Most of you know that Bobby's real name is Robert Ridarelli, but how many of you can
guess his middle name?
- 1) Allan
- 2) WIlliam
- 3) Louis
- 4) Adrio
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- 2. Bobby'll celebrate his twenty-first birthday in 1963, but what day will he be doing
the celebrating?
- 1) May 19
- 2) April 26
- 3) August 11
- 4) December 7
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- 3. Bobby made his show business debut on Paul Whiteman's TV Teen Club, only he
wasn't a teenager. How old was he?
- 1) Seven
- 2) Nine
- 3) Ten
- 4) Twelve
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- 4. After leaving the Whiteman show, Bobby joined a rock and roll group as their lead
singer. Does anyone remember the name of this group?
- 1) Frankie Bel and The Bell Boys
- 2) Rocco & The Saints
- 3) Terry & The Pirates
- 4) The Diamonds
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- 5. A friend of Bobby's (from his hometown) was also a member of this group. Today he's
also one of the biggest stars in show business. Who is he?
- 1) Fabian
- 2) Jimmy Darren
- 3) Frankie Avalon
- 4) Chubby Checker
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- 6. Speaking of Bobby's hometown, what is Bobby's hometown?
- 1) Pittsburgh
- 2) Chicago
- 3) Philadelphia
- 4) New York City
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- 7. Not too many people remember the name of Bobby's first record. Was it titled:
- 1) Please Don't Be Mad
- 2) Dream Age
- 3) All I Want Is You
- 4) For You, For You
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- 8. Bobby's third recording was the one that started his career rolling. It was called
- 1) We Got Love
- 2) Swingin' School
- 30 Kissin' Time
- 4) Volare
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- 9. If Bobby had three wishes, the first would be to grow a few inches. If you know his
height, you'll know why he feels this way. Is it
- 1) 5'6"
- 2) 5'7"
- 3) 5'8"
- 4) 5'9"
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- 10. In spite of the fact that Bobby never puts n weight, one of his favorite pastimes is
eating. What's his favorite food?
- 1) Steak
- 2) Spaghetti
- 3) Chow Mein
- 4) Lasagne
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- 11. You alrady know that Bobby's one of the few blonde Italians around, but how many of
you know the color of his eyes?
- 1) Brown
- 2) Blue
- 3) Green
- 4) Hazel
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- 12. Bobby's other favorite pastime is music, and he's taught himself to play several
instruments. Which of the following instruments can't he play?
- 1) Drums
- 2) Harmonica
- 3) Bass
- 4) Guitar
I'm not putting in the answer key. I threw it out thirty-five years ago, of course, and
if you need it, you're in serious trouble. Better go back to the Article Archive and
study.
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