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Free Ideas For Making Polls (for anyone to use)
I am no longer able to make polls due to my health and my physical and mental disabilities. Here are a bunch of ideas free for anyone to use to make polls from them. You get all the credit and all of the points; my ego died when my body gave out (multiple strokes).
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Most Successful Mission: Impossible (television series) actor
The 1966 Television Series Mission: Impossible ran for seven seasons. The show has spawned a rebooted series as well as a series of successful films (with a different cast). Of the cast members who worked as members of the original series IMF team, which of the actors do you think had the best and most distinguished career?
Steven Hill (season 1) as Dan Briggs
Barbara Bain (seasons 1 to 3) as Cinnamon Carter
Greg Morris (Full series run) as Barney Collier
Peter Lupus (full series run) as Willy Armitage
Peter Graves (seasons 2 to 7) as Jim Phelps
Martin Landau (seasons 1 to 3) as Rollin Hand
Leonard Nimoy (seasons 4 and 5) as Paris
Lesley Ann Warren (season 5) as Dana Lambert
Sam Elliot (season 5) as Doug Robert
Lynda Day George (seasons 5 and 7) as Lisa Casey
Barbera Anderson (season 7) as Mimi Davis
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Favorite Movie with a Lion/Mountain Lion as a Pet
Lions, and mountain lions, have occasionally been used as pets in films and television. Which is your favorite movie/tv show where a lion is a family friend or pet?
Notes: All versions of the story of Elsa the Lioness, her siblings, and her offspring in movies and television shows are listed under the original title of Born Free (1966). The television show Daktari was a follow-up to the film Clarence, the Cross-Eyed Lion and they are listed together. The Lion King films and the Madagascar films are not listed as, even though both feature lions prominently, they are never pets of human beings.
Born Free (1966) (all versions and sequels) Elsa the lioness, her sibilings, and her offspring
Clarence. the Cross-Eyed Lion (1965) a lion, led to television series Daktari
Mia and the White Lion (2018) a white lion
Napoleon and Samantha (1972) a lion
Christian the Lion
Duma (2005) a cheetah
The Wolf and the Lion (2021) A lion cub
Lena and Snowball (2021) a lion cub
Father of the Pride (2004) A family of lions
Sheena (1984) a lion
Secondhand Lions (2003) a lion
Black Samson (1974) a lion
Zebra in the Kitchen (1965) a mountain lion
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Throwback Poll: Disney used the similarly named Medfield College, Midvale College, and Merrivale College in ten films from the 60’s and 70’s. Which one of these films was your favorite?
The Absent Minded Professor (1961 at Medfield)
Son of Flubber (1963 at Medfield)
Flubber (1967 at Medfield)
Now You See Him, Now You Don’t (1972 at Medfield)
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1969 at Medfield)
The Strongest Man in the World (1975 at Medfield)
The World’s Greatest Athlete (1973 at Merrivale)
The Shaggy D.A. (1976 at Medfield)
The Misadventures of Merlin Jones (1964 at Midvale)
The Monkey’s Uncle (1965 at Midvale)
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What was your favorite HORROR TV series that aired prior to the year 2000?
Freddy’s Nightmares
Tales From the Darkside
The Twilight Zone
The Outer Limits
The Munsters
The Addams Family
Night Gallery
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Svengoolie
Elvira’s Movie Macabre
Goosebumps
Dark Shadows
The Kingdom
Kolchak: The Night Stalker
Scooby Doo (in all forms)
Tales From the Crypt
Twin Peaks
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Angel
The X Files
Vampira
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Which actor played your favorite POW character in the 1963 classic “The Great Escape?’
Steve McQueen as Hilts, The Cooler King
James Garner as Hedley, The Scrounger
Richard Attenborough as Bartlett, Big X
Charles Bronson as Danny, Tunnel King
James Donald as Ramsey, Senior British Officer
Donald Pleasence as Blythe, The Forger
James Coburn as Sedgewick, The Manufacturer
David McCallum as Ashley-Pitt, Dispersal
Gordon Jackson as McDonald, Intelligence
John Leyton as Willie, Tunnel King
Angus Lennie as Ives, The Mole
Nigel Stock as Cavendish, The Surveyor
Jud Taylor as Goff
Lawrence Montaigne as Haynes, Diversions
Robert Desmond as Griffith, Tailor
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In the early 1970's, CBS changed network executives and programming directors. The new people in charge cancelled several highly rated series that did not appeal to their desired demographic, since called "the Rural Purge." This prompted Green Acres actor Pat Buttram ("Mr. Haney" on Green Acres) to make the observation: "It was the year CBS cancelled everything with a tree—including Lassie."
Which of these cancelled series "with a tree" was your favorite?
Please note that some of these series became independently syndicated and ran for many more years.
Note: The Rural Purge idea was used by TheMovieSmith
The Beverly Hillbillies (Note that this was the number one rated show on tv when cancelled)
Petticoat Junction
Green Acres
Mayberry R.F.D.
Hee Haw
Lassie
Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom
The Virginian
Bonanza
Gunsmoke
Gomer Pyle, USMC
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Did anyone ever do a poll on the films of Andy Sidaris? He made several low budget/jiggle/action films in the 70's and 80's.
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Which cartoon that was later made into a live action motion picture was your favorite? Titles of the original animated shows are listed.
Please not that even though such cartoons as Batman and Superman existed before the feature films did, they started out as comic books and then were movie serials before ever becoming cartoons. They are not listed. The Brady Bunch was a live action sitcom before becoming a cartoon series and then becoming a film; it is not listed. There are multiple films based on some of these titles, but the original cartoon is only listed once.
Scooby Doo, Where are You?
Josie and the Pussycats
Dudley Doo-Right
Underdog
George of the Jungle
Alvin and the Chipmunks
The Last Airbender
Ben 10
Bratz
The Fairly Odd Parents
Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids
The Flintstones
Inspector Gadget
He Man and the Masters of the Universe
Mr. Magoo
Popeye
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle
The Smurfs
Speed Racer
The Transformers
Woody Woodpecker
Yogi Bear
Mr. Peabody and Sherman
Dora the Explorer
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Who will Will Smith slap at the 2023 Academy Awards?
Chris Rock (again)
Big Bird
Jada Pinkett Smith
Kim Kardashian
Paris Hilton
Miley Cyrus
(you get the idea... just keep adding "celebrities" who either deserve to be slapped or and sweet and innocent and would never deserve a slap)
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Albert Finney was nominated for five acting Oscars (4 for best actor, 1 for supporting actor). For which of his roles do you think that he most deserved the Oscar?
Erin Brokovich (supporting) (2001) Actual winner was Benicio del Toro for Traffic
Under the Volcano (1985) Actual winner was F. Murray Abraham for Amadeus
The Dresser (1984) Actual winner was Robert Duvall for Tender Mercies
Murder on the Orient Express (1975) Actual winner was Art Carney for Harry and Tonto
Tom Jones (1964) Actual winner was Sidney Poitier for Lilies of the Field
Note: My first ever published poll over ten years ago was in the original poll days and it was this same question on Peter O'Toole. I published the same question again a few years later in the revived poll for Peter. I also did a similar poll for Richard Burton.
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Amy Adams has been nominated for six acting Oscars (1 for best actress and five in a supporting role). For which of these nominations do you think that she most deserved the Oscar? The actual winner is also listed to help you judge properly
Vice (2019 Supporting) Actual winner was: Regina King in If Beale Street Could Talk
American Hustle (2014) Actual winner was: Cate Blanchett in Blue Jasmine
The Master (2013 Supporting) Actual winner was: Anne Hathaway in Les Miserables
The Fighter (2011 Supporting) Actual winner was: Melissa Leo in The Fighter
Doubt (2009 Supporting) Actual winner was: Penelope Cruz in Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Junebug (2006 Supporting) Actual winner was: Rachel Weisz in The Constant Gardener
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TheOldJalapenoman
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2 years ago
Another free idea:
Which celebrity criminal that mostly "got away with it" do you most believe should have served time/more time?
Brittney Griner
Hillary Clinton (laptop, Whitewater)
Bill Clinton (Whitewater)
The Jeffrey Epstein clients
The Heidi Fleiss clients
"Hanoi" Jane Fonda
Hunter Biden
Ray Lewis (murder)
O..J. Simpson (Nicole's murder, not the thefts)
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TheOldJalapenoman
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2 years ago
Another idea free to use:
Faceoff: Who do you think of first when you hear "Steve Austin?"
Colonel Steve Austin of "The Six Million Dollar Man"
Pro wrestler Stone Cold Steve Austin
Texas freedom fighter Stephen F. Austin (portrayed in "Houston, Legend of Texas" and "Gone to Texas") who also founded the city of Austin
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TheOldJalapenoman
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2 years ago
Another free idea that is up for grabs!!!
What is your favorite costuming from a 1960's live action American television series? Because westerns could fill this list, they are not included.
Batman
Star Trek
Lost in Space
I Dream of Jeannie
The Addams Family
The Munsters
It's About Time
The Beverly Hillbillies
Tarzan
Daktari
The Mod Squad
The Flying Nun
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TheOldJalapenoman
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2 years ago
Another freebie suggestion:
Who was your favorite from the cast of the original Waltons series (not the recent reboot series of movies)? (Minimum fifty-three episode appearances, which is one quarter of the series)
Will Geer (Grandpa Zeb Walton)
Ellen Corby (Grandma Esther Walton)
Ralph Waite (Pa John Walton)
Michael Learned (Ma Olivia Walton)
Richard Thomas (John Boy Walton)
Jon Walmsley (Jason Walton)
Judy Norton (Mary Ellen Walton)
Eric Scott (Ben Walton)
Mary Beth McDonough (Erin Walton)
David W. Harper (Jim Bob Walton)
Kami Kotler (Elizabeth Walton)
Earl Hamner (Narrator, grown up John Boy Walton)
Joe Conley (Storekeeper Ike Godsey)
Ronnie Claire Edwards (Storekeeper Cora Beth Godsey)
Mary Jackson (Neighbor Emily Baldwin)
Helen Kleeb (Neighbor Mamie Baldwin)
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TheOldJalapenoman
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2 years ago
Another free idea for anyone to make a poll from and post (and you get all the credit and points)
Face-off: Which of these two television characters from the 90's with their "nails on a chalkboard" voice was the most annoying?
Steve Urkel from "Family Matters" (Jaleel White) 1989-1998
Fran Fine from "The Nanny" (Fran Drescher) 1993-1999
Neither was as annoying as JarJar Binks from the movie "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace" (also from the 90's) 1999
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TheOldJalapenoman
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4.9K Points
2 years ago
Another Free Idea
Face-Off: Favorite Sturges as a director: Preston Sturges or John Sturges:
John Sturges (The Great Escape, The Magnificent Seven, The Eagle has Landed, McQ, Joe Kidd, Ice Station Zebra, The Old Man and the Sea, Gunfight at the O,K. Corral, Bad Day at Black Rock)
Preston Sturges (Hail the Conquering Hero, Sullivan's Travels, The French, They Are a Funny Race, Vendetta, The Beautiful Blonde from Bashful Bend, Unfaithfully Yours, The Great Moment, The Lady Eve, The Great McGinty)
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TheOldJalapenoman
466 Messages
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2 years ago
One more free idea (which might seem impossible and has little to do with movies or tv):
What is your favorite way to predict the future?
Tarot readings
Ouija boards
Palm readings
Crystal ball readings
Horoscope/astrology
Biorythms
Rolling the bones
Reading the tea leaves
Feeling the bumps on your forehead
Consulting your "Magic 8 Ball" toy from the 70's
Consulting 3 mad, blind, old women from "Clash of the Titans"
Consulting the Oracle at Delphi
Dreams
Drug tripping
Prayer and fasting for answers
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TheOldJalapenoman
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2 years ago
Here's another free poll idea that has little to do with movies or television. Make the poll and take credit for it and get all the points.
TheMovieSmith used this idea to create a really great poll.
When eating a peanut butter sandwich, I want:
Peanut butter and jelly (grape)
Peanut butter and jelly (Strawberry)
Peanut butter and jelly (a different flavor)
Peanut butter and... just peanut butter
Peanut butter and honey
Peanut butter and banana
Peanut butter and a different fruit
Peanut butter and chocolate
Peanut butter and a different candy
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TheOldJalapenoman
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2 years ago
Another free idea, just sitting here and waiting for someone to use it,
If the investigators on Skull Island in 1933 (release of the original movie) had found Queen Kong instead of King Kong, which beefcake actor would she have captured and fallen in love with>
Note: Early 1930's leading men only, no comedy actors like Buster Keaton, Fatty Arbuckly, or Charlie Chaplin.
I think "Dan" Darrow would have been played by:
John Wayne
Johnny Weismuller (though they might already know each other)
Buster Krabbe
James Stewart
Cary Grant
Henry Fonda
Clark Gable
Gary Cooper
Humphrey Bogart
James Cagney
Fred Astaire
Errol Flynn
Spencer Tracy
Fredric March
William Powell
Walter Huston
Leslie Howard
Sequel polls will be for the more recent versions of King Kong
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themoviesmith
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2 years ago
JMan, so sorry to hear about your health struggles. I must admit you are one of the all-time greats on the Poll Board. I'm going to take a couple of your ideas on the CBS rural purge and the Peanut Butter and Jelly. Hope to hear more from you in the years to come!
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TheOldJalapenoman
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2 years ago
Another free idea, just sitting here and waiting for someone to use it,
If the investigators on Skull Island in 1976 (release of the Jessica Lange movie) had found Queen Kong instead of King Kong, which beefcake actor would she have captured and fallen in love with?
Note: Early 1970's leading men only, no comedy actors like Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, or John Belushi.
I think "Don" would have been played by:
Dustin Hoffman
Steve McQueen
Clint Eastwood
James Garner
Robert DeNiro
Al Pacino
James Caan
William Shatner
Charles Bronson
Robert Vaughnn
Christopher Plummer
Leonard Nimoy
David Soul
Paul Michael Glaser
Henry Winkler
Michael Douglas
Robert Culp
Jeff Bridges (since he was already in the 1976 film)
Charles Grodin (since he was already in the 1976 film)
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