#1
Realm: We won last semester
Question: You are Colorado Senator Gary Hart, seeking the 1988 Democratic Presidential nomination. The press is abuzz with news of your alleged encounter with one Donna Rice. On this day, the press is particularly hostile. The mood is so antagonistic that the question is raised, "Did you commit adultery?" How do you respond?
Answer: "I Don't Have To Answer That Question!"
Song: "Love Is Like Oxygen," by the Sweet
#2
Realm: Quotations
Question: Who has been quoted as saying, "A little nonsense now and then is relished by the best of men"?
Answer: Walter Mondale.
Song: "The Winner Takes It All," by ABBA
#3
Realm: History
Question: Who was the youngest US Navy pilot to fly in World War 2?
Answer: George Bush.
Song: "Jet," by Wings
Guest Speaker: Kathy Morrisey (NOTE: It was once common practice to enlist Guest Speakers to read questions. Identifying the speaker-- often a Williams professor or campus figure, sometimes a celebrity-- was worth an additional one point, making the question an automatic Three-Point Play.)
#4
Realm: Television
Question: Give us the name and occupation of Dave and Maddie's first paying customer, on "Moonlighting."
Answer: John Tate-- hit man.
Song: "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye," by Steam
#5
Realm: Geography
Question: What is the significance of 53 1/2 Spring Street?
Answer: It's the location of the first pizzeria in the United States (New York City, 1895).
Song: "Eugene," by Crazy Joe and the Variable Speed Band
#6
Realm: Sports
Question: In the 1987 Wimbledon match between Tim Mayotte and Tim Wilkison, why did Wilkison have to take a 15-minute equipment timeout?
Answer: The fly on his shorts broke.
Song: "Hey Jude," by Tom Jones
#7
Realm: Williamsiana
Question: What is the stipulation of Williams College ownership of the building that houses the CDE?
Answer: No minority undergraduates may live there.
Song: "Black Betty," by Ram Jam
#8
Realm: Heartwarming Childhood Stories
Question: What is the name of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer's girlfriend?
Answer: Clarisse.
Song: "Oh, Come All Ye Faithful," by Tammy Faye Bakker
#9
Realm: Mel Brooks
Question: Why will evil always triumph?
Answer: Because good is dumb. (From "Spaceballs")
Song: "Evil Ways," by Santana
#10
Realm: Advertising
Question: In the U.S.A., Rice Krispies sound off as "Snap, Crackle, Pop!" How do those little devils identify themselves in Dutch-speaking countries?
Answer: Pif, Paf and Pof.
Song: "Let a Man Come In and Do the Popcorn," by James Brown
#11
Realm: The Ridiculously Easy
Question: What team's name appears on the trophy tonight's victor will receive (if Paul will let go of it)?
Answer: Chicago 60609.
Song: "Chicago," by Graham Nash
FLIP TAPE #1 to SIDE B and REWIND
#12
Realm: The Sea
Question: All ships at sea under Swedish registry enjoy the same sumptuous repast on Thursday evenings. What meal do the crews enjoy?
Answer: Bean soup and pancakes.
Song: "Cook with Honey," by Judy Collins
#13
Realm: Williamsiana Subrealm: Sports
Question: The last official casualty of the Robert B. Muir bathtub/pool was U.S. Olympic diving team hopeful Michael G. Baratta, '89. Tell us what his injury was, and what dive he was attempting?
Answer: Broken tibia and fibula; he was attempting a reverse dive (half gainer).
Song: "Over Under Sideways Down," by the Yardbirds
#14
Realm: Quotations
Question: Who said, "I'm just an economic cowboy in a multi-colinear world"?
Answer: Former Federal Reserve Board Chairman Paul Volker.
Song: "Midnight Cowboy," by Ferrante and Teicher
Guest Speaker: Ralph Bradbord
#15
Realm: Sports
Question: Why were the original Air Jordans modified?
Answer: They violated the NBA rule requiring some white on all sneakers. (They were just red and black.)
Song: "Black and White," by Three Dog Night
#16
Realm: History
Question: What is Gilbert Stuart's lasting claim to fame?
Answer: He painted the portrait of George Washington that appears on the one-dollar bill.
Song: "Money Honey," by the Bay City Rollers
#17
Realm: Sports & Leisure
Question: Who was the Hong Kong Cha-Cha Champ of 1958?
Answer: Bruce Lee.
Song: "Kung Fu Fighting," by Carl Douglas
#18
Realm: Late Nite
Question: Who wrote the theme song to the Carson "Tonight Show"?
Answer: Paul Anka.
Song: "My Way," by Gary Oldham
#19
Realm: "Peanuts"
Question: What name did Charles Schulz originally choose for the Snoopy character but discard, when he discovered the name used in another comic strip?
Answer: Sniffy.
Song: "Driver's Seat," by Sniff n the Tears
#20
Realm: Messiahs
Question: You are meandering aimlessly down Spring Street. A bolt of lightning strikes you, and you are miraculously transported to circa 30 A.D. Off in the distance, you notice Jesus Christ delivering his Sermon on the Mount. You can't understand a word He is saying. No wonder; He's not speaking English. Well, then, what language is He speaking?
Answer: Aramaic.
Song: "Spirit in the Sky," by Dr. and the Medics
#21
Realm: Literature
Question: Who is the best-selling American author of all time?
Answer: Stephen King.
Song: "I Walk The Line," by Johnny Cash
#22
Realm: Stephen King THREE-POINT PLAY
Question: It has been said that Stephen King is the most filmed American author since Zane Grey. Indeed, many of his works such as "The Dead Zone" and "The Shining" have been transformed to celluloid. Several of his novels, however, have not made it to the silver screen. YET. Tell us the titles of all the novels, repeat NOVELS, that were originally published solely under King's name (as of September of this year) that have yet to be filmed. One point for four; two points for all six.
Answer: "The Stand"; "Pet Sematary"; "It"; "Misery"; "Eye of the Dragon"; "The Dark Tower."
Song: "Stand," by Sly and the Family Stone
#23
Realm: More Stephen King
Question: King's greatest book, "The Stand," centers on a plague that destroys society as we know it. Name the disease.
Answer: Captain Trips.
Song: "He's So Fine," by Kristy and Jimmy McNichol
#24
Realm: Real Authors THREE-POINT PLAY
Question: The work "Glengarry Glen Ross" won American playwright David Mamet a Pulitzer Prize. Who is the play dedicated to? And for a third point (totally unrelated to the first), for what screenplay did Mamet earn an Oscar nomination?
Answer: Harold Pinter; "The Verdict."
Song: "Pinball Wizard," by Rod Stewart and the London Symphony Orchestra
#25
Realm: Comic Strips
Question: Who was the corporate sponsor for Billy and the Boingers' first tour?
Answer: Dr. Scholl's Odor-Eaters.
Song: "Billy, Don't Be A Hero," by Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods
START TAPE TWO-- SIDE ONE
#26
Realm: Real Sports
Question: Who won the 1987 Men's division of the New York City marathon? What about the women's?
Answer: Ibrahim Hussein, and Priscilla Welch.
Song: "On and On," by Stephen Bishop
#27
Realm: Entertainment
Question: What was Steven Spielberg's first feature film?
Answer: "The Sugarland Express."
Song: "Theme from 'SWAT'," by the Rhythm Heritage
#28
Realm: "The Blues Brothers"
Question: You are driving along in the new Bluesmobile with Jake and Elwood Blues. Elwood runs a red light and gets pulled over by troopers Daniel and Mort. Elwood expresses some anxiety over the fact that the police have SCMODS (pronounced skmods). What are SCMODS?
Answer: State County Municipal Offender Data Systems.
Song: "Bluer Than Blue," by Michael Johnson
#29
Realm: Token "Star Trek" Question
Question: What are the titles of the first and last episodes of "Star Trek"?
Answer: First-- "The Man Trap"; Last-- "Turnabout Intruder."
Song: "Where's Captain Kirk?", by Athletico Spizz '80
#30
Realm: Big Bands
Question: What big bandleader was known as "King"?
Answer: Joseph Oliver.
Song: "Hawaii Five-O," by the Ventures
#31
Realm: Movies
Question: What beer does Captain Quint drink in the movie "Jaws"?
Answer: Narragansett Bay.
Song: "Rock the Boat," by the Hues Corporation
#32
Realm: History
Question: Who was Laika?
Answer: The world's first space traveller.... a dog.
Song: "MacArthur Park," by Donna Summer
#33
Realm: Politics
Question: After fleeing the Phillipines, Ferdinand Marcos was all dressed up with no place to go. In the summer of 1987, his luck seemed to change. A national leader offered him asylum, as well as his help in overthrowing the Aquino government. Marcos, however, declined. Who was this leader, and what country does he head?
Answer: King Topou IV, of Tonga.
Song: "To Sir With Love," by Lulu
#34
Realm: Williamsiana Subrealm: Things That Go Bump in the Night
Question: Name for us, if you will, the ghost that allegedly inhabits "The Orchards."
Answer: Egbert.
Song: "Breakin' Up Is Hard To Do," by the Partridge Family
#35
Realm: Regis
Question: As we all know, Regis High School in Manhattan has the most graduates in this year's Freshman class. But that's irrelevant. What Regis graduate do New York readers find most puzzling on a daily basis?
Answer: Eugene T. Maleska, crossword puzzler for the NY Times.
Song: "Avenue C," by Barry Manilow
#36
Realm: Lettuce
Question: Who is Caesar Salad named after?
Answer: Caesar Gardini, a restauranteur from Tijuana, Mexico.
Song: "The Thing That Only Eats Hippies," by the Dead Milkmen
#37
Realm: Dead Sex Symbols
Question: What did Marilyn Monroe claim was the only thing she ever wore to bed?
Answer: Chanel #5.
Song: "It's So Easy," by Linda Ronstadt
#38
Realm: Dead Athletes
Question: As we all know, Thurman Munson went the route of Roberto Clemente, the Big Bopper, and most tragically, Ritchie Valens. Put simply, their planes crashed. What was the model and call number of Munson's fiery coffin?
Answer: Cessna Citation, NY15.
Song: "Love is Like a Baseball Game," by the Intruders
#39
Realm: Dead Musicians Subrealm: The Day the Music Died
Question: Which member of Buddy Holly's band gave up his seat to Ritchie Valens on that fateful day?
Answer: Waylon Jennings.
Song: "The Air That I Breathe," by the Hollies
#40
Realm: Sports
Question: On what two days of the year are there never any pro basketball, baseball, football or hockey games played?
Answer: The days before and after the major league baseball All-Star Game.
Song: "Seasons in the Sun," by Terry Jacks
START TAPE TWO-- SIDE TWO
#41
Realm: Dead Astronomers
Question: You are sorting through the death certificates of many dead astronomers. You stumble upon that of Tycho Brahe. How did Tycho Brahe pass on to the heavens?
Answer: His bladder exploded. He was at a function where it was considered impolite to excuse oneself from the table. (That is, he drank a lot but couldn't use the bathroom.)
Song: "Have a Drink on Me," by AC/DC
#42
Realm: Religion
Question: From the rockumentary "This Is Spinal Tap," who is St. Hubbins?
Answer: The patron saint of quality footwear.
Song: "Partytime," by 45 Grave
#43
Realm: Television
Question: At the close of its season last year, "Moonlighting" ran into trouble with the censors. The show was forced to nix its original title for the penultimate episode, and insert a more benign name. What was the original title, and its subsequent change?
Answer: "The Big Bang," changed to "I Am Curious.....Maddie."
Song: "Got To Have Loving," by Don Ray
#44
Realm: Soundtracks
Question: What three original movie soundtracks have had four cuts reach the Top Ten?
Answer: "Saturday Night Fever"; "Grease"; and "Purple Rain."
Song: "A Fifth of Beethoven," by Walter Murphy and the Big Apple Band
#45
Realm: Television
Question: In one episode of "WKRP in Cincinnati," Venus and Johnny Fever are sent out to broadcast directly from the transmitter. Little do they know that there is a toolbox with a bomb in it sitting at their feet. The bomb explodes, but Venus and Johnny escape the ensuing inferno. Why did they leave the transmitter?
Answer: Johnny left because he thought the Phone Cops were after him. Venus left to chase Johnny, who had taken his car.
Song: "Operator," by Jim Croce
#46
Realm: Cinema
Question: Earlier in the contest, we asked for the name of Steven Spielberg's first feature film. Now we'll focus on another successful director often associated with him, George Lucas. Lucas' first feature film was titled "THX 1138." What Oscar-winning actor starred in it?
Answer: Robert Duvall.
Song: "Theme from 'Close Encounters'," by Meco
#47
Realm: Geography THREE-POINT PLAY
Question: The following soap operas all take place in different cities; "All My Children"; "General Hospital"; "One Life To Live"; "The Young and the Restless"; and "Another World." Name the cities. One point for three, two points for five.
Answer: "All My Children"--Pine Valley; "General Hospital"--Port Charles; "One Life To Live"--Llanview; "The Young and the Restless"--Genoa City; "Another World"--Bay City.
Song: "You Made Me Believe in Magic," by the Bay City Rollers
#48
Realm: Movies
Question: What is the sign given to the Corleone family in "The Godfather" that Luca Brazi is dead, and what does it mean?
Answer: A dead fish wrapped in newspaper-- it means that Luca sleeps with the fishes.
Song: "Louie Louie," by the Sonics
#49
Realm: Sports
Question: You are playing a leisurely round of golf with Greg Norman and Seve Ballesteros. All of a sudden, Seve starts yelling at you in Spanish. The White Shark interprets Seve's verbal assault, and says you've been accused of hunching. What have you been accused of?
Answer: Illegally stealing an inch closer to the hole in replacing a ball marked on the green.
Song: "Louie Louie," by the Rice University Marching Band
#50
Realm: Who's Who
Question: Who is Gerry Rivers better known as?
Answer: Geraldo Rivera.
Song: "Evergreen," by the Westchester All-County Band (featuring Paul McGreal on second clarinet) 51
Realm: "Brady Bunch"
Question: Marcia, Jan and Peter all worked, at one time or another, for the same ice cream parlor. Who owned it?
Answer: Mr. Haskell.
Song: "Like a Virgin," by the Lords of the New Church
#52
Realm: Food
Question: Why were animal crackers invented?
Answer: To commemorate the opening of the Philadelphia Zoo.
Song: "Sky Pilot," by Eric Burdon and the Animals
#53
Realm: Movies
Question: In the film "Angel Heart," what was the name of the character played by Robert DeNiro, and why was the name appropriate?
Answer: Louis Cypher. He played the devil (Lou Cypher = Lucifer).
Song: "We Care A Lot," by Faith No More
#54
Realm: Television
Question: In the first regualr season episode of "Moonlighting," David dreams up ideas for a Broadway show, a feature film, and a TV series. What are the titles of these productions?
Answer: Broadway show-- "Train Station"; Feature film-- "Parking Lot"; TV series-- "Bus Stop."
Song: "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah," by Bob B. Soxx and the Blue Jeans
START TAPE THREE-- SIDE ONE
#55
Realm: Music
Question: In the Beatles song "Maxwell's Silver Hammer," what is Maxwell's last name, and who does he kill?
Answer: Maxwell Edison-- he kills Joan, the teacher, and the judge.
Song: "Helter Skelter," by Motley Crue
#56
Realm: Current Events (Sort Of)
Question: According to a recent "Saturday Night Live" skit, who are the new "Charlie's Angels"?
Answer: Donna Rice, Fawn Hall, and Jessica Hahn.
Song: "Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves," by Cher
#57
Realm: International Relations
Question: One sunny day in the USSR (if there is such a thing), Daniloff (remember him?) was talking on the phone with his wife. Suddenly and inexplicably, the phone line went dead! What did his wife say, to prompt the Soviets to cut the line?
Answer: "Zeus has fleas."
Song: "I've Gotta Get a Message to You," by the Bee Gees
#58
Realm: Advertising
Question: What is Ny-Quil?
Answer: The nighttime, sniffling, sneezing, coughing, aching, stuffy head, fever, so you can rest medicine.
Song: "Crazy Nights," by Loudness
#59
Realm: Television
Question: Who shot J.R.?
Answer: Kristen Shepherd (Sue Ellen's sister).
Song: "Pepino the Italian Mouse," by Lou Monte
#60
Realm: Music
Question: From what country does the hit group The Jets hail from?
Answer: Tonga.
Song: "Magic," by Pilot
#61
Realm: Sports
Question: Who is the only American to win a World Chess Championship, and who did he defeat for the title?
Answer: Bobby Fischer-- defeated Boris Spassky.
Song: "Monster Mash," by Bobby "Boris" Pickett and the Crypt Kickers
#62
Realm: Television
Question: What is the longest-lasting series of dramatic presentations in television history?
Answer: The Hallmark Hall of Fame.
Song: "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia," by Vicki Lawrence
#63
Realm: Television
Question: After three years of all-American boyhood in the nation's living rooms, Beaver Cleaver finally got his first kiss. Who was the lucky actress?
Answer: Veronica Cartwright.
Song: "Rock and Roll All Nite," by Kiss
#64
Realm: Television
Question: What TV personality has "Oh, What a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts" as their theme song?
Answer: Merv Griffin.
Song: "Little Star," by the Elegants
#65
Realm: Let's Get Technical
Question: What is the technical term for the dot hovering over a lower case letter "i"?
Answer: A "tittle."
Song: "Little Willy," by the Sweet
#66
Realm: Movies
Question: Who plays architect Doug Roberts in the 1974 movie "The Towering Inferno"?
Answer: Paul Newman.
Song: "Hot Line," by the Sylvers
#67
Realm: Comic Strips
Question: Milo, Opus and Binkley enter a Burger King in "Bloom County." Milo proceeds to order, and becomes disgruntled when he meets resistance from the cashier. He explodes into an anti-liberal tirade concluding with, "By golly! Let Reagan be Reagan!" What did he order?
Answer: One Whopper, hold the bun, and one milk shake sans cap.
Song: "Hold the Line," by Toto
#68
Realm: "Cheers"
Question: What drink did Norm order to save Woody's job?
Answer: A Screaming Viking.
Song: "Sea Cruise," by Frankie Ford
START TAPE THREE-- SIDE TWO
#69
Realm: Government
Question: Give us the name of the committee that Tipper Gore headed, as well as Frank Zappa's nickname for the same group.
Answer: The Parents' Music Resource Center; The Mothers of Prevention.
Song: "Animal (I F**k Like a Beast)," by WASP
#70
Realm: Child's Play
Question: What three nursery rhymes are sung to the same music?
Answer: "Baa Baa Black Sheep"; "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"; and "ABC."
Song: "Let's Talk Dirty to the Animals," by Gilda Radner
#71
Realm: Williamsiana
Question: Over the last three years, what Williamstown Theater Festival productions have been done by the Williams Theater Department in the FOLLOWING year?
Answer: "The Glass Menagerie"; "The Homecoming"; "Three Sisters."
Song: "Summertime Blues," by Brian Setzer
#72
Realm: Music
Question: What artists compose the group The Hindu Love Gods?
Answer: Warren Zevon and R.E.M.
Song: "Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)," by the Edison Lighthouse
#73
Realm: Cartoons
Question: Who was the first Hanna-Barbera cartoon character to hit the nation's TV screens?
Answer: Huckleberry Hound.
Song: "Speedy Gonzalez," by Pat Boone
#74
Realm: Movies
Question: In the 1964 movie "The Pink Panther," how would you know that the Phantom had struck again?
Answer: He would leave behind a white glove with the letter "P" on it.
Song: "Phantom of the Opera," featuring Sarah Brightman and Michael Crawford
#75
Realm: Movies
Question: What was the name of the diner, in the movie "Diner"?
Answer: The Fell's Point Diner.
Song: "Ain't Got No Home," by Clarence "Frogman" Henry
#76
Realm: Williamsiana
Question: Who is the only Williams College faculty member to win an Obie award?
Answer: Arden Fingerhut.
Song: "Turn the Beat Around," by Vicki Sue Robinson
Guest Speaker: Ralph Bradbord
#77
Realm: The Culinary Arts
Question: Where do truffles grow, and how are they harvested?
Answer: They grow under golden oak trees, and are harvested by pigs.
Song: "Down By the Lazy River," by the Osmonds
#78
Realm: History
Question: What is the significance of 1 Cherry Street in U.S. history?
Answer: It was the site of the first Presidential mansion, in New York City.
Song: "Sweet Mary," by Wadsworth Mansion
#79
Realm: Music THREE-POINT PLAY
Question: In the Violent Femmes song "Kiss Off," Gordon Gano sings about what the numbers one to ten mean to him. For one point, identify five of them. For the extra point, identify all ten.
Answer: 1--'cause you left me; 2--for my family; 3--for my heartache; 4--for my headache; 5--for my lonely; 6--for my sorrow; 7--no tomorrow; 8--I forget what 8 was for; 9--for a lost god; 10-- for everything.
Song: "Calling Dr. Love," by Kiss
#80
Realm: Television
Question: From the TV show "Get Smart," what does the number 101 mean?
Answer: The CONTROL code number for "shoot upon recognition."
Song: "Get Down," by Gilbert O'Sullivan
#81
Realm: Greatness Q:What film great's name is on the Harvard Lampoon's annual award to the year's worst actor?
Answer: Kirk Douglas.
Song: "Shout," by the Shangri-La's
#82
Realm: Advertising
Question: What company sponsored the first television commercial on July 1, 1941, at a cost of nine dollars?
Answer: The Bulova Watch Company.
Song: "Another Saturday Night," by Sam Cooke
#83
Realm: History
Question: On his 1960 visit to the U.S., Nikita Krushchev was not allowed to visit Disneyland because of security problems. What did he do instead?
Answer: Observed filming of the movie "Can-Can."
Song: "Stairway to Heaven," by the Far Corporation
START TAPE FOUR-- SIDE ONE
#84
Realm: Advertising
Question: Name for us, if you will, the three giraffes that advertise for Toys R Us.
Answer: Geoffrey, Gigi, and Baby Gee.
Song: "Pinball Wizard/ See Me, Feel Me," by the New Seekers
#85
Realm: Sports
Question: What is the name of the trophy given annually to the world's best amateur golf team?
Answer: The Eisenhower Trophy.
Song: "Cherish," by Petula Clark
#86
Realm: History
Question: Everyone has heard the famous proclamation, "the Eagle has landed." What we want to know are the names of the lunar and command modules from this space flight.
Answer: Lunar module: Apollo 11; Command module: Columbia.
Song: "Venus," by the Shocking Blue
#87
Realm: Awards
Question: What magazine annually presents the Dubious Achievement Awards for the year's biggest fiascos and humorous events?
Answer: Esquire.
Song: "Banana Boat (Day-O)," by Harry Belafonte
#88
Realm: Child's Play
Question: Mighty Mouse's girlfriend had different names, depending on whether you were watching the movie cartoons, or reading the comic books. What are those names?
Answer: Comic books/TV-- Mitzi. Movie cartoons-- Pearl Pureheart.
Song: "I Believe in Music," by Gallery
#89
Realm: Health
Question: What does Jack LaLanne have printed on his California license plate?
Answer: REDUCE.
Song: "Put a Little Love in Your Heart," by Jackie DeShannon
#90
Realm: "Peanuts"
Question: What phobia does Snoopy suffer from?
Answer: Weed-claustrophobia.
Song: "Return of the Red Baron," by the Royal Guardsmen
#91
Realm: Television
Question: What is the significance of 623 East 68th Street in TV's rich history?
Answer: It's the NYC address of the Mertz's apartment house, in which the Ricardos are tenants, on "I Love Lucy."
Song: "The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)," by the Coolies
#92
Realm: Comic Strips
Question: In one "Bloom County" strip, Oliver breaks into the New York Times' computer, and changes the headline. It originally read, "Reagan Calls Women 'America's Most Valuable Resource'." What did he change it to?
Answer: "Reagan Calls Women 'America's Little Dumplin's'."
Song: "Sweet City Woman," by the Stampeders
#93
Realm: Sports
Question: Everyone knows that Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run to break the Babe's career home run record on April 8, 1974, at 9:07 PM, off Dodger pitcher Al Dowling. What we want to know is who sang the National Anthem before that historic game.
Answer: Pearl Bailey.
Song: "Go All the Way," by the Raspberries
#94
Realm: Who's Who
Question: Who is Iva Ikuko Toguri d'Aquino better known as?
Answer: Tokyo Rose.
Song: "Thank You For Being a Friend," by Andrew Gold
#95
Realm: Television THREE-POINT PLAY
Question: In its long history, "The Tonight Show" has been hosted by Steve Allen, Jack Paar, and Johnny Carson. This we all know. The question before us now is, who were the three band leaders on the show? And for an extra point, tell us who introduced Carson to "The Tonight Show" audience his first night as host (October 1, 1962).
Answer: Jose Melias, Skitch Henderson, and Doc Severinson; intro by Groucho Marx.
Song: "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly," by the Pogues
(NOTE: John Wareham, researcher for the Academy of TV Arts and Sciences, writes us with more! "Ernie Kovacs hosted the Tonight Show during Steve Allen's tenure (on Allen's scheduled nights off) and Kovacs' bandleader was Leroy Holmes. During Allen's first year in 1953, Bobby Byrne was the bandleader. And during Carson's tenure, Skitch Henderson left in 1966 and was replaced by Milton DeLugg, who was then replaced by Doc Severinson in 1967.")
#96
Realm: "The Twilight Zone"
Question: What is the name of the precocious toy doll that did in Telly Savalas?
Answer: Talking Tina.
Song: "Gypsy Woman," by Brian Hyland
#97
Realm: Presidents
Question: Name for us the only three U.S. Presidents to have the distinction of being left-handed.
Answer: James A. Garfield, Harry S Truman, and Gerald R. Ford.
Song: "Candida," by Dawn
#98
Realm: Television
Question: Why should the name "Lang Memorial" strike a responsive chord with avid TV viewers?
Answer: It is the hospital of Dr. Marcus Welby.
Song: "Fire On High," by Electric Light Orchestra (ELO)
START TAPE FOUR-- SIDE TWO
#99
Realm: Movies
Question: In the 1972 movie "Cabaret," Liza Minelli plays singer Sally Bowles. Name the Berlin nightclub setting where Sally sings.
Answer: The Kit Kat Club.
Song: "The Story in Your Eyes," by the Moody Blues
#100
Realm: Movies THREE-POINT PLAY
Question: For this question, we will focus on the movie "The Breakfast Club." For one point, tell us what three of the characters did to earn detention. For the extra point, tell us what all five did.
Answer: Anthony Michael Hall (Brian)-- flare gun went off in his locker; Emilio Estevez (Jock)-- taped another wrestler's buttcheeks together; Molly Ringwald (Princess)-- skipped class to go shopping; Judd Nelson (Burn-Out)-- pulled a false fire alarm; Ally Sheedy (Basket Case)-- she had nothing better to do.
Song: "Fire On High," by ELO (???)
#101
Realm: Fire Safety
Question: In the 1973 movie, "The Ballad of Smokey the Bear," made by the Forest Service, who did the voice of Smokey?
Answer: James Cagney.
Song: "Because the Night," by Patti Smith
#102
Realm: Famous People
Question: What famous person's autobiography is titled, "I Owe Russia $1,200"?
Answer: Bob Hope.
#103
Realm: History
Question: Name for us the only one of the seven original astronauts to participate in the Apollo, Gemini and Mercury programs.
Answer: Walter M. Schirra.
#104
Realm: Sports
Question: Everyone knows that on April 4, 1910, William Howard Taft was the first President to throw out a baseball to open the season. What we want to know is, who was the winning pitcher that day?
Answer: Walter Johnson.
#105
Realm: Entertainers
Question: Several people have won all three major acting awards-- Oscar, Emmy and Tony-- in their careers. Only one has won all three awards plus a Grammy. Who is it?
Answer: Rita Moreno.
(NOTE: I Don't Have To Answer That Question! made it at least through Question #105 in their contest. No idea what Songs #102 onwards were.)
#106
Realm: Sports
Question: What basketball team was first known as The Savoy Big Five?
Answer: The Harlem Globetrotters.
#107
Realm: Parties
Question: What do Vermont natives celebrate every January?
Answer: Pizza Month.
#108
Realm: "Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy"
Question: According to Douglas Adams, author of the world's only four-book trilogy, how does one fly?
Answer: Throw yourself at the ground, and miss.
#109
Realm: Williamsiana
Question: Who owns the oldest house in Williamstown?
Answer: Phil Smith.
#110
Realm: Comic Strips
Question: What is the only gig Billy and the Boingers had, and where was it?
Answer: Albuquerque, New Mexico-- the 49th Annual Moose Lodge Banquet-- the Hiawatha Room at the Motel 6.
#111
Realm: Comic Strips THREE-POINT PLAY
Question: What are the pitfalls of modern romance that Opus and Lola experience? For one point name four; and for the extra point, name all six.
Answer: The Big Lie; The Big Adjustment; The Honest Opinion; The Big Confession; The Big Casualness; and The Big Spat.
#112
Realm: Comic Strips
Question: In one strip in "Bloom County," Opus send shis editor "samples of new comic strips avaialble to the Beacon." Name the four new strips.
Answer: "Goofus and Roofus" by Buckley and Safire; "Garfield": "Atomic Mary"; and "Those Darned Cats."
#113
Realm: Television
Question: Herb Tarlek was the fashion-conscious P.R. man for WKRP in Cincinnati. In one episode, he dressed up as what was to be KRP's new mascot. What did he dress up as?
Answer: A carp.
#114
Realm: Television
Question: In one episode of "WKRP in Cincinnati," Mr. Carlson, also known as Big Guy, is given an opportunity to construct his dream building for KRP's new offices. (Les will now have real walls for his office.) However, one of his employees mobilizes against him. Who opposed Mr. Carlson, and why?
Answer: Bailey started the "Save the Flim" campaign, to declare KRP's old building a landmark. The Flim would have to have been destroyed to construct the new building.
#115
Realm: Music Television
Question: What was the first video shown on MTV?
Answer: "Video Killed the Radio Star," by the Buggles.
#116
Realm: Williamsiana
Question: Every other year, when Williams plays football at Amherst, it proves to be a particularly trying experience for members of Pratt House, in Mission Park. Why?
Answer: They run a football from Pratt House at Williams to Pratt Field, at Amherst.
#117
Realm: Late Night TV
Question: Top Ten lists have become a tradition on the "Late Night with David Letterman" show. In the time that he has done these lists, only one person has replied with a list of their own. Who replied, and what was the title of the list?
Answer: Maria Shriver replied with her "Top Ten Reasons I Wouldn't Marry David Letterman."
#118
Realm: High Finance
Question: What banking firm was in possession of the questions and answers asked on the TV quiz show, "The $64,000 Question"?
Answer: Manufacturer's Trust (Banker's Trust Co.).
#119
Realm: Andrew Lloyd Webber
Question: Who originally played Jesus Christ, in "Jesus Christ Superstar"?
Answer: Ian Gillian, lead singer of Deep Purple.
#120
Realm: Rodents THREE-POINT PLAY
Question: In "A Chipmunk Christmas," Alvin finally gets his hula hoop. What five things does he ask for next? One point for three, two for all five.
Answer: Roller skates; a stereo; a swimming pool; a computer tennis game; and his own room.
#121
Realm: Fiction
Question: What is the significance of the code 007 to James Bond as a secret agent?
Answer: The 00- prefix gives him a license to kill.
#122
Realm: Geography
Question: What country has the oldest sitting Parliament?
Answer: Iceland.
#123
Realm: Time Pieces
Question: Who wore a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer?
Answer: James Bond.
#124
Realm: Television
Question: In the TV show "Maude," in what town did the Findlays live?
Answer: Tuckahoe, New York.
#125
Realm: Words
Question: What is the plural of the word "octopus"?
Answer: Octopedes.