Trivia Tracks With Pryce Robertson

Facts about some important pieces of the Great American Songbook.

The groundbreaking political discussion program was known for its loud, sparring arguments amongst panelists. John McLaughlin hosted the program from its inception in 1982 until his death in 2016, after which the original show came to an end. The show was revived in 2018 with new host Tom Rogan but went on indefinite hiatus toward the end of 2020.

A member of Johnny Cash's touring band for 25 years, the North Carolina-born musician, who served as Cash's bass player, played a crucial role in the development of the country music icon's distinctive "boom-chicka-boom" sound, and also took on responsibilities as Cash's manager.

One of the greatest stars of auto racing, John Force is a 16-time NHRA and 1-time AHRA Funny Car champion driver and a 22-time champion car owner.

One of the biggest stars in wrestling during the 1940s, Maurice Tillet was better known by the ring name The French Angel. Diagnosed with acromegaly at age 20, he was rumored to have inspired Shrek.

The popular romance novelist has appeared on the New York Times bestsellers list 32 times. She was the younger sister of actress Joan Collins.

The public affairs discussion program generally covers women's issues, featuring a rotating group of female pundits.

Considered one of the founders of grunge, Scott Weiland is best known for his tenure as the frontman for Stone Temple Pilots.

The first African American nurse in history, Mary Eliza Mahoney's pioneering achievements landed her in the American Nurses Association and National Women's Halls of Fame. She was also the first African American to graduate from nursing school.

The wrestling manager, who acted as the guiding light for The Undertaker, was also a licensed funeral director (hence his ring name).