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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978) Quiz

Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978)

This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978).

About the movie: Small town band hits it big, but they must battle a nefarious plot in the music industry.

1.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978)?
a.		The sound department had constant problems during shooting. To emulate the sound quality of 1960s films, an analog cassette recorder was used, with digital recording as a backup. The analog recorder would often pick up faint radio signals on tape, rendering audio worthless. Also, the digital mixer employed on set frequently failed, forcing the audio department to rely on post-production editing to accomplish the desired sound design.
b.		Aerosmith were the second choice to play the Future Villain Band. KISS were approached first, but turned down the role fearing it would hurt their image. They instead opted to star in _KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park (1978) (TV)_.
c.		Jakes doorbell makes the sound of the closing bell of the New York Stock Exchange.
d.		According to director Jeff Lieberman in the DVD commentary, Jeff Goldblum almost got the part of Dr. David Blume, but was replaced by Robert Walden because the director felt Goldblum and star Zalman King looked too much alike.

2.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978)?
a.		Many actors and singers turned down roles in the film, including Olivia Newton-John (Strawberry Fields), Donna Summer (Lucy), Elton John, Barry Manilow, Bob Hope (Mr. Kite), Doris Day (Mrs. Fields) and Rock Hudson (Mr. Fields).
b.		In June 1982, prior to the start of filming, Sergio Leone tried to contact Harry Grey to tell him the good news of his story being made into a film. Greys wife told Leone that her husband had died a few weeks earlier.
c.		John Lithgow was director Stephen Hopkins first choice for Peter Keyes, but producer Joel Silver pushed for Gary Busey instead.
d.		Jodhi Mays mother was on set and wouldnt let there be a real "love scene" between Jodhi and Eric Schweig.

3.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978)?
a.		The directors mother is among the people flying around in the great library.
b.		Director Joss Whedon had earlier been considered to direct X-Men in the 1990s. A big fan of the X-Men, he even wrote a script, from which only two lines made it into the film.
c.		19th century historical figure Wyatt Earp was a reporter for the New York Herald and wrote extensively on the event, both before and after. Earp was convinced that the film would prove that Fitzsimmons had fouled Corbett by hitting him in the jaw after the knockout blow to the solar plexus, and his outrage that the referee, George Siler, failed to notice this. Fitzsimmons responded to the Herald claiming that having seen the film, he didnt believe a single frame could prove this accusation true. William Barclay Bat Masterson also attended and is oft identified in existing footage as the man wearing a bowler hat sitting ringside at the center of the frame who appears to be manning the bell.
d.		Variety show veteran Chris Bearde was hired to direct the movie but was fired by executive producer Robert Stigwood prior to principal production on the film.

4.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978)?
a.		Before Summit Entertainment settled for a release date in Spring 2011, this film had been shelved due to Mel Gibson allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Oksana Grigorieva.
b.		A puppet of Ronny Cox was used when he is shot out of the building window by Robocop as hes falling to his death.
c.		Many of the people portrayed in the film were based on people in John Singletons life.
d.		Billy Preston, who sings "Get Back", played the piano on original version with The Beatles.

5.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978)?
a.		Alice Cooper checked himself into a New York rehab facility (which he quickly discovered was more of a mental asylum) for alcoholism. He was granted a temporary leave for three days (November 18-20, 1977) to record his vocals and shoot his scenes for the film.
b.		Rob Lowes film debut.
c.		It was Samuel L. Jacksons idea to give his character the long hair and the braided goatee.
d.		The first horror film to be nominated for Best Picture Academy Award.

6.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978)?
a.		Kodiak, the dog playing Diogee, was the only cast member to film on location outside of California.
b.		The nightclub owner played by Phyllis Diller is Texas Guinan, a real-life New York nightclub owner of the 1920s. "Hello, suckers!" was her standard nightly greeting to her nightclub patrons.
c.		The movie theater line-up scene is done on a long take. The shot starts when the man behind Alvy starts speaking.
d.		Frankie Howerds final film.

7.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978)?
a.		Looking at the bodies in the aftermath of a fight Bruce Willis says, "All I see are dead people." Of course, "I see dead people" is the most famous line from 1999s The Sixth Sense, which starred Bruce Willis.
b.		Nick Nolte, a relative unknown at the time except for Rich Man, Poor Man, tried to get the leading role that went to Scheider. Later, he made Blue Chips with William Friedkin.
c.		Originally, the squares show at the beginning was going to feature a child contortionist. The scene was filmed in its entirety with the contortionist, but the scene was later cut for the premiere. The contortionist was at the premiere, but no-one had thought to tell her that they cut her scene.
d.		For the finale of the film, it was decided that theyd assemble an enormous roster of celebrities to sing the reprise of "Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band." Formal invitations were engraved and sent to virtually everyone in the entertainment industry; the many who RSVPd were treated to first-class transportation to Los Angeles, limos, luxurious hotels, champagne, a lavishly catered dinner and private tents for each of the stars in the studios garden room.

8.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978)?
a.		Steve Martins feature film debut.
b.		In the scene where Book sits down to early morning breakfast with the Lapps, he quips, "Honey, thats great coffee," shocking Rachel by seeming to refer to her as "honey". He then explains that this was a joke, from some commercial. Among the personal quotes for Harrison Ford appears the basis for this line when the actor was commenting on the early days of his career: "I started by chasing a Folgers commercial. But I just somehow couldnt manage to say, Honey, thats a great cup of coffee".
c.		Bob Clarks success with the teen-sex comedy Porkys allowed him the ability to make a movie he wanted to make. Without Porkys there would have been no Christmas Story.
d.		The only film in Oscar history that had three nominees for Best Actor: Clark Gable, Charles Laughton, and Franchot Tone. Because of this, the Academy introduced a Best Supporting Actor Oscar shortly afterward to ensure this situation would not be repeated. They all lost to Victor McLaglen for The Informer, the only nominee not in this film.

9.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978)?
a.		The shooting script called for Peter Framptons character to kill Steven Tylers, but when it came time to film this scene, Aerosmith threatened to walk out. "Theres no f*ing way that Steven is gonna get directly offed by Frampton," commented Joe Perry. "Its gotta be an accident, the way it was in the original script we fing agreed to." They finally agreed to a compromise, with Tylers character being accidentally pushed to his death by Sandy Farina*.
b.		Frannys Mother, played by Joanna Gleason, sings very badly in the movie and is asked numerous times by her daughter not to sing. In fact, Gleason has a very good singing voice and has appeared in several Broadway musicals, including "Into the Woods".
c.		John Travolta was considered for the role of Jim Morrison in 1986.
d.		The character of Maria Vargas is said to be based on Rita Hayworth, who was actually offered the part. Hayworth was a Latina who later married a prince, Prince Aly Khan. However, some elements were taken from Ava Gardners life as well. The stormy relationship between Maria and the tycoon movie producer Kirk Edwards (Warren Stevens) is based on Gardners own relationship with billionaire film producer Howard Hughes.

10.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978)?
a.		William Powells last film. Powell had marked difficulties retaining his lines, something that had not happened to him in earlier films, and this was one of the reasons "Mister Roberts" was his final movie appearance.
b.		Noah Wyles character, Prof. Kenneth Monnitoff, is seen eating hard candy in some scenes because Wyle decided his character would be diabetic.
c.		Production began at Orion, which owned the rights to the Filmways TV library and hence the 1960s TV series. However, during production, Orions financial troubles, which ultimately led to the studios demise and purchase by MGM, began. Paramount bought the film rights, finished the production, and even produced a sequel.
d.		During the filming of Strawberrys funeral, Peter Frampton forced himself to cry by thinking of the then-recent Lynyrd Skynyrd plane crash that claimed the lives of several friends and associates.