Question 1

Which award did the rat playing Ben win?

Accepted Answer

According to a September 1972 Los Angeles Times article, the rat portraying Ben won a PATSY Award, which honors animal actors.

Question 2

What is the connection between Michael Jackson and the film Ben?

Accepted Answer

Michael Jackson sang the theme song 'Ben', which played during the final scene and closing credits. It became his first #1 solo hit on the Billboard pop charts.

Question 3

How many rats were trained for the film Ben?

Accepted Answer

Moe Di Sesso trained approximately 4,000 rats for this film, according to studio publicity notes.

Question 4

Who was offered the theme song 'Ben' before Michael Jackson?

Accepted Answer

Donny Osmond was offered the theme song first, but his schedule prevented him from recording it, so it was given to Michael Jackson.

Question 5

What is the basic plot of Ben?

Accepted Answer

A lonely boy becomes good friends with Ben, a rat who is also the leader of a pack of vicious killer rats, killing many people.

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