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What was George Edward Olsen Sr.'s primary musical instrument?
Answer: Drums
George Edward Olsen Sr.'s primary musical instrument was the drums.
What was the primary genre associated with George Olsen's musical output?
Answer: Swing music and big band
George Olsen's music was primarily associated with the swing music and big band genres.
George Olsen's orchestra made its debut hotel engagement at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.
Answer: False
George Olsen's orchestra held its debut hotel engagement at the Multnomah Hotel in Portland, Oregon, not the Plaza Hotel in New York City.
George Olsen's orchestra performed in the Broadway production of *The Great White Way* in the 1920s.
Answer: False
George Olsen's orchestra performed in notable Broadway productions such as *Kid Boots* (1923), *Ziegfeld Follies of 1924*, *Ziegfeld Follies of 1925*, and *Good News* (1927), but not *The Great White Way*.
George Olsen led the orchestra for *The Eddie Cantor Show* on radio.
Answer: False
George Olsen served as the orchestra leader for *The Jack Benny Program*, not *The Eddie Cantor Show*.
The 1926 photograph mentioned shows George Olsen being interviewed at NBC's radio station in Chicago.
Answer: False
The 1926 photograph shows George Olsen being interviewed at WJZ, which was RCA's radio station in New York City, not NBC's station in Chicago.
George Olsen was interviewed in 1926 at WNEW, a radio station in Philadelphia.
Answer: False
George Olsen was interviewed in 1926 at WJZ, identified as RCA's radio station in New York City, not WNEW in Philadelphia.
George Olsen served as the music director for *The Jack Benny Program*.
Answer: False
George Olsen served as the orchestra leader for *The Jack Benny Program*, not its music director.
George Olsen's orchestra performed in the *Ziegfeld Follies of 1924*, and he met his wife Ethel Shutta during this engagement.
Answer: True
George Olsen's orchestra performed in the *Ziegfeld Follies of 1924*, and it was during this time that he met his future wife, Ethel Shutta.
Which of the following venues hosted George Olsen's orchestra's debut hotel engagement?
Answer: The Multnomah Hotel, Portland
George Olsen's orchestra held its debut hotel engagement at the Multnomah Hotel in Portland, Oregon.
George Olsen's orchestra performed in which notable Broadway production in 1927?
Answer: Good News
George Olsen's orchestra performed in the Broadway production of *Good News* in 1927.
George Olsen served as the orchestra leader for which popular radio program?
Answer: The Jack Benny Program
George Olsen was the orchestra leader for the widely recognized radio program, *The Jack Benny Program*.
In 1926, George Olsen was interviewed at WJZ, which was identified as:
Answer: RCA's radio station in New York City
The interview in 1926 took place at WJZ, which was identified as RCA's radio station in New York City.
George Olsen's orchestra performed in the *Ziegfeld Follies of 1925*. What other *Ziegfeld Follies* production did they feature in during the 1920s?
Answer: Ziegfeld Follies of 1924
In addition to the *Ziegfeld Follies of 1925*, George Olsen's orchestra also performed in the *Ziegfeld Follies of 1924*.
George Olsen participated in the film adaptation of which Eddie Cantor Broadway production?
Answer: Whoopee!
George Olsen and his orchestra participated in the 1930 film adaptation of Eddie Cantor's Broadway production, *Whoopee!*.
George Olsen recorded exclusively with Victor Records throughout his entire recording career.
Answer: False
George Olsen recorded with several labels, including Victor, Columbia, Decca, and Varsity, not exclusively with Victor Records.
George Olsen's association with Victor Records lasted for over a decade, from 1924 to 1933.
Answer: False
George Olsen's tenure with Victor Records lasted approximately nine years, from 1924 to 1933, not over a decade.
George Olsen transitioned to Columbia Records in 1934 and recorded with them for only a few months.
Answer: False
George Olsen transitioned to Columbia Records in 1933 and recorded with them until January 1934, a period of approximately a few months.
George Olsen made his final recording sessions for the Decca label in 1940.
Answer: False
George Olsen's final recording sessions were made for the Varsity label in 1940, not Decca.
George Olsen recorded the song "Everybody Loves My Baby" in 1924.
Answer: False
George Olsen's recording of "Everybody Loves My Baby" was released in 1925, not 1924.
George Olsen's recording of "Lullaby of the Leaves" was released in 1933.
Answer: False
George Olsen's recording of "Lullaby of the Leaves" was released in 1932, not 1933.
George Olsen's association with Victor Records, where he was highly popular, lasted from 1924 until 1933.
Answer: True
George Olsen's association with Victor Records, a period of significant popularity, spanned from 1924 to 1933.
George Olsen recorded "My Best Girl" in 1925.
Answer: False
George Olsen's recording of "My Best Girl" was released in 1924, not 1925.
George Olsen's recording of "You'll Never Get To Heaven With Those Eyes" was released in 1924.
Answer: True
George Olsen's recording of "You'll Never Get To Heaven With Those Eyes" was indeed released in 1924.
Which record label did George Olsen record with for the longest continuous period (1924-1933)?
Answer: Victor
George Olsen's longest continuous recording association was with Victor Records, spanning from 1924 to 1933.
How long was George Olsen associated with Victor Records?
Answer: Approximately 9 years
George Olsen's association with Victor Records lasted for approximately nine years, from 1924 to 1933.
George Olsen transitioned from Victor Records to Columbia Records in which year?
Answer: 1933
George Olsen transitioned to Columbia Records in 1933.
Which of the following songs was recorded by George Olsen in 1924?
Answer: Sax-o-phun
George Olsen recorded "Sax-o-phun" in 1924.
In what year did George Olsen record "Everybody Loves My Baby"?
Answer: 1925
George Olsen's recording of "Everybody Loves My Baby" was released in 1925.
Which of the following was NOT a record label George Olsen recorded with?
Answer: Capitol
George Olsen recorded with Victor, Columbia, Decca, and Varsity, but not Capitol.
Which of the following songs was recorded by George Olsen in 1932?
Answer: Lullaby of the Leaves
George Olsen recorded "Lullaby of the Leaves" in 1932.
George Olsen married his wife, Ethel Shutta, while performing together on the radio program *The Jack Benny Program*.
Answer: False
George Olsen met Ethel Shutta, his first wife, during his involvement with the *Ziegfeld Follies*, not while performing together on *The Jack Benny Program*.
George Olsen and Ethel Shutta had three children together.
Answer: False
George Olsen and Ethel Shutta had two children together, named George Jr. and Charles.
George Olsen married his second wife, Ethel Shutta, after his divorce from Claralee Pilcer.
Answer: False
George Olsen's first wife was Ethel Shutta; his second wife was Claralee Pilcer. He married Claralee Pilcer after his divorce from Ethel Shutta.
How did George Olsen meet his first wife, Ethel Shutta?
Answer: While he was involved with the *Ziegfeld Follies*
George Olsen met Ethel Shutta, who became his first wife, during his involvement with the *Ziegfeld Follies*.
Who was George Olsen's second wife?
Answer: Claralee Pilcer
George Olsen's second wife was Claralee Pilcer.
George Olsen and Ethel Shutta had two children. What were their names?
Answer: George Jr. and Charles
George Olsen and Ethel Shutta were parents to two children, named George Jr. and Charles.
After his divorce, George Olsen transitioned to a career as a film producer.
Answer: False
Following his divorce from Ethel Shutta, George Olsen transitioned to operating a restaurant in Paramus, New Jersey, rather than pursuing a career as a film producer.
George Olsen took over leadership of Orville Knapp's band in 1936 following Knapp's retirement.
Answer: False
George Olsen assumed leadership of Orville Knapp's band in 1936 after Knapp's death, not following his retirement.
The band led by George Olsen after Orville Knapp's death was disbanded in 1938 due to a lack of public interest.
Answer: False
The band disbanded in 1938 due to morale issues and musicians departing, not a lack of public interest.
In his later years, George Olsen operated a successful jazz club in New York City.
Answer: False
In his later years, George Olsen operated a restaurant in Paramus, New Jersey, not a jazz club in New York City.
A 1968 review indicated that George Olsen personally greeted guests at his restaurant during lunch service only.
Answer: False
A 1968 review indicated that George Olsen personally greeted guests at his restaurant during both lunch and dinner services.
The music played at George Olsen's restaurant consisted of contemporary popular hits from the late 1960s.
Answer: False
The music played at George Olsen's restaurant featured his own original recordings from the 1920s, not contemporary popular hits from the late 1960s.
What was George Olsen's primary occupation after his divorce from Ethel Shutta?
Answer: Restaurant operator
After his divorce from Ethel Shutta, George Olsen transitioned to operating a restaurant in Paramus, New Jersey.
What happened to Orville Knapp's band in 1936?
Answer: George Olsen took over its leadership after Knapp's death.
In 1936, George Olsen assumed leadership of Orville Knapp's band following Knapp's death.
What was the primary reason cited for the disbandment of the band George Olsen led after Orville Knapp's death?
Answer: Morale issues and musicians departing
The band disbanded in 1938 due to significant morale issues and the subsequent departure of many musicians.
What business did George Olsen operate in Paramus, New Jersey, in his later years?
Answer: A restaurant named "George Olsen's"
In his later years, George Olsen operated a restaurant named "George Olsen's" in Paramus, New Jersey.
According to a 1968 review, how was George Olsen personally involved in his Paramus restaurant?
Answer: He personally greeted guests during both lunch and dinner.
A 1968 review indicated that George Olsen personally greeted guests at his restaurant during both lunch and dinner services.
What type of music was played at George Olsen's restaurant?
Answer: His own original recordings from the 1920s
The music played at George Olsen's restaurant consisted of his own original recordings from the 1920s, played softly.
Fred MacMurray, later a famous movie star, was a drummer in George Olsen's band in 1930.
Answer: False
In 1930, Fred MacMurray was a singer-saxophonist in George Olsen's band, not a drummer.
Fran Frey, a member of Olsen's band, later became a successful solo recording artist.
Answer: False
Fran Frey, a long-time alto saxist and singer for George Olsen, later pursued a career as a music director in radio, not as a solo recording artist.
Fran Frey was known for his high-pitched tenor voice as a singer in George Olsen's band.
Answer: False
Fran Frey was noted for his distinctive, reedy bass-baritone voice as a singer in George Olsen's band.
What was Fred MacMurray's role in George Olsen's band in 1930?
Answer: Singer-saxophonist
In 1930, Fred MacMurray served as a singer-saxophonist in George Olsen's band.
Which song did Fred MacMurray record a vocal performance on while with George Olsen's band?
Answer: I'm in the Market for You
Fred MacMurray recorded a vocal performance on the song "I'm in the Market for You" during his time with George Olsen's band.
What was distinctive about Fran Frey's voice as a singer?
Answer: Distinctive, reedy bass-baritone
Fran Frey was noted for his distinctive, reedy bass-baritone voice as a singer in George Olsen's band.
George Edward Olsen Sr. was primarily known as a bandleader and drummer, not a jazz trumpeter.
Answer: False
George Edward Olsen Sr. was primarily known as a bandleader and musician, with drums being his principal instrument. He was not primarily known as a jazz trumpeter or composer.
George Olsen's birth name was simply George Olsen.
Answer: False
George Olsen's birth name was George Edward Olsen Sr.
In which city was George Olsen born?
Answer: Portland, Oregon
George Olsen was born in Portland, Oregon.
Which of the following databases is listed as a music-specific reference for George Olsen?
Answer: MusicBrainz
MusicBrainz is listed as one of the music-specific databases referenced for George Olsen.
What was George Olsen's birth name?
Answer: George Edward Olsen Sr.
George Olsen's birth name was George Edward Olsen Sr.