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Rainbows, Chocolate Mousse, and a Movie Music Quiz, It's a Holiday Friday on NBC Palm Springs!
First up, it's Find a Rainbow Day! No, you won't spot one naturally in the desert, but Jerry's got a clever trick involving a garden hose set to mist, your back to the sun, and a little patience. It's basically a meteorology lesson and a craft project rolled into one sunny morning.
Next, chocolate lovers rejoice because today is also International Chocolate Mousse Day! That rich, airy, velvety French dessert is getting its moment in the spotlight. Just don't tell anyone who's on a cleanse.
Rounding out the holiday lineup is National Film Score Day, a celebration of the music that makes movies unforgettable. From The Beatles to John Williams to Prince, the greatest movie soundtracks have a way of living rent free in your head forever.
And that brings us to today's Pop Quiz, two questions all about music and the movies!
Question 1)
Popular music has been used in motion picture soundtracks for decades. One particular song, a top ten hit from 1970, has become one of the most borrowed recordings in film history, appearing in everything from Apollo 13 to Remember the Titans to Guardians of the Galaxy to Ocean's 11. Which song is it?
A) I Can See Clearly Now
B) Kung Fu Fighting
C) Spirit in the Sky
Question 2)
The Academy Award for Best Original Song honors composers who write music specifically for a film. One legendary songwriter holds the record for the most nominations in this category without ever winning, racking up an incredible 17 losses. Among the near misses are a power ballad for a movie about a living mannequin and a rock anthem from a film about saving the world from an asteroid. Who is this songwriter?
A) Diane Warren
B) Cynda Williams
C) Randy Newman
Think you know the answers? Watch the video and test your knowledge alongside the whole crew!
By: NBC Palm Springs
April 3, 2026


