Trivia Follow-up - Celebrity Ghost Stories

The daily trivia topic from 4/6/11 was about Maks' leg injury, which almost ended his dance career. This video is from "Celebrity Ghost Stories" from the Biography Channel posted by Codebear4 on YouTube on 11/6/10. This gave me goosebumps!

Thank you to Codebear4 for this and all of the great videos you have posted on YouTube!

Daily Trivia Question - 4/24/11

Maks along with DWTS alums Edyta Sliwinska and Alec Mazo and others appeared in a TV commercial for a jewerly store chain. Can you name which jewerly store chain?

Answer: Jared: The Galleria of Jewelry

Thanks Megan for your comment!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3m9hyDI3WY&feature=player_embedded

Daily Trivia Question - 4/23/11

In 1979, Kirstie appeared on this game show and won $6,000. Do you know the name of the show?

Daily Trivia Question - 4/22/11

During the summer of 2009, Maks was on a TV show that paired celebrities with athletes, and these teams competed against each other in various athletic challenges. Maks was paired with freestyle skier Kristi Leskinen. Do you know the name of the show? Do you know how Kristi and Maks did on this show?

Answers: The show was called "The Superstars" and was on ABC from June to August 2009 with six episodes. Maks and Kristi beat the other 7 teams to win the competition, demonstrating the athleticism of a pro dancer and their great teamwork. Source: www.tvguide.com



Photo as shown on www.tvguide.com

Daily Trivia Question - 4/21/11

In this 1995 movie, Kirstie played the part of Diane Barrows and costars with the Olsen twins? Can you name the movie?

Answer: "It Takes Two."

Source: www.imdb.com

Daily Trivia Question - 4/20/11

Kirstie has mentioned that she has an interest in being in a show on Broadway. Maks has performed in a show on Broadway; do you know the name of the show?

Maks was an original cast member of the Broadway show "Burn the Floor" when it opened on August 2, 2009 and returned to the cast along with Kym Johnson later that year. Other DWTS and Burn the Floor connections: Damian Whitewood and DWTS Troupe members Peta Murgatroyd and Tristan MacManus.

Sources: www.burnthefloor.com and www.broadwayworld.com

Daily Trivia Question - 4/17/11

What 1997 movie did Kirstie star along with Tim Allen that them hiding out from the IRS with the Amish?

Kirstie played Caroline Sexton in 1997's "For Richer or Poorer"

Thanks selene and LiveLaughLoveCJ for your comments!

Daily Trivia Question - 4/16/11

We all recognize Maks in this photo, but who is his cute, furry friend?

This is Maks' English Bulldog, Sir Sleep-A-Lot Chmerkovskiy. This photo appeared on http://www.peoplepets.com/ on 1/19/2010, courtesy of Maks.

Thanks selene for your comment!

Daily Trivia Question - 4/13/11

On November 9, 1995, Kirstie received an honor that she shares with such stars as dancing greats Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. What honor did Kirstie receive?

According to www.hollywoodchamber.net , Kirstie Alley was inducted into the Walk of Fame on November 9, 1995 in the category of Motion Pictures and the star is at 7000 Hollywood Blvd. Below is a photo that Maks posted on Twitter of himself and Ted Volynets (@TeddyV, from the DWTS Troupe) visiting Kirstie's star.

Daily Trivia Question - 4/12/11

Continuing with the trivia question from 4/6/11. Maks injured his right leg in a skiing accident when he was a teenager and it almost ended his dancing career. Who did Maks invite to his first dance competition after the accident?

"Maks invited his doctor to his first competition after the accident. Needless to say, his doctor was speechless. Because of the accident, Maksim learned the importance of dedication and desire to succeed. He understands that success is about what you put into the effort." - www.maksimchmerkovskiy.com

Daily Trivia Question - 4/10/11

In 1998, this sitcom won the People's Choice Award for "Best New Comedy Series" and earned Kirstie "Favorite Female Performance in A New Television Series". Kirstie also was excutive producer of this show. Can you name the show?

"From 1997 to 2000, Alley played the title character in the NBC sitcom "Veronica's Closet," as well as served as executive producer. This popular series garnered several award nominations, and in 1998 Alley won the People's Choice Award for "Best New Comedy Series," while Alley took home Favorite Female Performer in a New Television Series. In addition, Alley’s comedic talent was recognized as she was nominated for a Golden Globe, an Emmy, and a Screen Actors Guild Award." - www.kirstiealley.com

Daily Trivia - 4/9/11

Continuing with yesterday's trivia. . .here are more Q & A from Maks and his twitter followers from 4/7/11.

DianafromBklyn: "what part of Bklyn did family move to(?)"

Maks' answer: "Coney Island"

From youareawesome6: "where exactly are you from?"

Maks' answer: "Odessa, Ukraine"

From KPeepsTV20News: "were you born in the US or did you come here later?"

Maks' Answer: "came to NY in '94"

From CandacePParker: "you seem less bossy with @kirstiealley than w other of your partners - is it true? PS I love your work ethic!"

Maks' Answer: "Absolutely no different since I joined DWTS"

From joyphulon: "i bet kirstie is a laugh all day. . . Is there ever a dull moment with her?"

Maks' Answer: "no!"

From MuziknDdance129: "You have 1 hour to sit down, relax and read a good book. What book to you pick?"

Maks' Answer: "Alchemist"

Daily Trivia - 4/8/11

Instead of a question for today's trivia, how about a recap of Q & A from Twitter? Yesterday (4/7/11), while Maks was getting treatment on his leg, he offered to answer questions from his twitter followers. Many great questions were asked! Here are some. . .

From Deb72: "Are you going to be able to dance this coming week? Or will someone be taking your place?"

Maks' Answer: "no one will ever take my place. . .lol"

From abower2: "If you weren't a dancer, what do you think you would be?

Maks' Answer: "swimmer"

From pravda101: "what does your dream vacation look like?"

Maks' Answer: "ANYTHING/ANYWHERE with family"

From AGHSilverRain: "What one dancer is an inspiration to you?"

Maks' Answer: "Michael Jackson and Nouriev"

From carriem29: "do u ever get tired of teaching dance?"

Maks' Answer: "no"

If you enjoyed this recap, let me know in the comments and I will post more in the future!

Daily Trivia Question - 4/7/11

Kirstie turned 60 this year (and looks fabulous!) - Who was the famous actor that took Kirstie shopping for her birthday? What did he buy her?

Answer: John Travolta, shoes and a coat, Source: etonline.com, Mark Steines' interview w/John Travolta

Thanks selene for your comment!