#1
Realm: Politics
Subrealm: Stupid Reagan
Question: Complete the following quote: "I have just signed legislation outlawing Russia forever....."
Answer: "We Begin Bombing In Five Minutes!!!"
Song: "Star Wars," by John Williams and the London Philharmonic
(NOTE: It would seem that even the team itself didn't know whether the bombing was to "begin" or "start." The actual Reagan quote used "begin," but the team used both words more or less interchangeably.)
#2
Realm: Movies
Question: Who appeared with the zombies in "Bunny Lake Is Missing"?
Answer: Laurence Olivier.
Song: "Jessica," by the Allman Brothers Band
#3
Realm: Literature
Subrealm: Children's Literature THREE-POINT PLAY: NAME THE GUEST SPEAKER
Question: In "Charlotte's Web," which two words which Templeton brought from wrappers in the dump were declared inappropriate to appear in the web?
Answer: "Crunchy"; "Pre-Shrunk."
Song: "Rubberband Man," by the Spinners
Guest Reader: Chris Pye
#4
Realm: Miscellaneous
Question: What do these women have in common: Ava Gardner, Betty Rose, Martha Vickers, Elaine Mahnken, Barb Thomason, Marg Lane, Caroline Huckett, and Jan Chamberlain?
Answer: They were all wives of Mickey Rooney.
Song: "Romeo's Tune," by Steve Forbert
#5
Realm: Comics
Subrealm: "Bloom County"
Question: Under what circumstances is a woman a tree-sloth?
Answer: If she doesn't have a diamond (according to a sign in the diamond merchant's).
Song: "No No Song," by Ringo Starr
#6
Realm: Not Worth Knowing
Question: Who is Peter Pouncey?
Answer: The President of Amherst College.
Song: "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place," by the Partridge Family
#7
Realm: Movies
Question: What is the code that brings the planes back, in "Dr. Strangelove"?
Answer: OPE (Our Precious Essence).
Song: "M.T.A.," by the Kingston Trio
#8
Realm: Miscellaneous
Question: The U.S. Patent Office has on file a patent for boots with pockets. For whom were they designed?
Answer: Nudists.
Song: "These Boots Are Made For Walking," by Nancy Sinatra
#9
Realm: Video Games
Question: Pac-Man was the first video game to be made into a cereal. What was the second?
Answer: Donkey Kong.
Song: "Pac-Man Fever," by Buckner and Garcia
#10
Realm: Accomodations
Question: Name the hotel where it costs $300 a night for a room, including food and air?
Answer: Jules' Undersea Lodge, in Key West.
Song: "Here I Am," by Air Supply
#11
Realm: Science Fiction
Question: Your name is Mahasamatman, but you usually drop the "Maha-" and the "-atman," and call yourself Sam. What is your power?
Answer: Electrodirection.
Song: "Still The One," by Orleans
#12
Realm: Literature
Question: What animal was Dr. Doolittle's housekeeper?
Answer: Dab-Dab the duck.
Song: "Reflections of My Life," by Marmalade
#13
Realm: Comics
Subrealm: "Bloom County"
Question: What is the Liberal Call?
Answer: "Welfare! Solar Power! No Nukes!"
Song: "Indian Reservation (The Lament of the Cherokee Reservation Indian)," by the Raiders (There appears to have been a last-minute song switch to "Hey Senorita" by the Penguins, but it's uncertain.)
#14
Realm: Literature
Question: Who is Patricia Reichart?
Answer: Peppermint Patty.
Song: "Little Girl," by the Syndicate of Sound
#15
Realm: Movies
Question: What book was the husband reading in bed, in "Poltergeist"?
Answer: "Reagan-- The Man, The President."
Song: "Theme from 'The Men'," by Isaac Hayes
#16
Realm: Movies
Question: In the original 1931 movie "Frankenstein" with Boris Karloff, what was the name of Dr. Frankenstein's crippled assistant?
Answer: Fritz.
Song: "Dinner With Drac," by John Zacherle
#17
Realm: Williamsiana
Question: Henry Seeley is honored in a plaque in Hopkins Hall. What for?
Answer: He was the janitor for a very long time (1890 to 1932).
Song: "I Thank You," by Sam and Dave
#18
Realm: Movies
Subrealm: "This Is Spinal Tap"
Question: What is the name of the piano piece that is Nigel Tufnel's "Mach Piece"?
Answer: "Lick My Love Pump."
Song: "Paranoid," by Black Sabbath
(NOTE: The "We Begin Bombing" team would finish in 2nd place when they returned to competition the next semester (Winter 1987), using the team name "Lick My Love Pump." It may have been felt that "He Was the Janitor for a Very Long Time (1890 to 1932)" wasn't such a good name.)
#19
Realm: Games
Subrealm: Chess
Question: When Karpov and Korchnoi met in 1978 for the World Chess Championship, what special construction was thought necessary to add to the chess table, and why?
Answer: A board, so that the players couldn't kick each other.
Song: "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye," by Steam
#20
Realm: Monty Python
Question: What are the three reasons that the troupe chose the name "Monty Python's Flying Circus"?
Answer: 1. Because there was no one named Monty Python; 2. Because it does not fly; 3. Because it is not a circus.
Song: "Ariel," by Dean Friedman
#21
Realm: Comics
Question: From "The Flintstones," give Superstone's mighty crimefighting cry.
Answer: "Bee-hee-hee-HEE-ho!"
Song: "Oh Yeah," by the Shadows of Knight
#22
Realm: "Saturday Night Live"
Question: What are the Wild and Crazy Czech brothers actual names, and what is their occupation?
Answer: Horgay and Yortuk Festrov; salesman of decorative bathroom fixtures.
Song: "Pipeline," by the Chantays (The song was probably changed to "Do You Want To Know A Secret?," by Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas.)
#23
Realm: Advertising
Question: What is the name of the camel on Camel cigarette packages?
Answer: Old Joe.
Song: "Midnight at the Oasis," by Maria Muldaur
(NOTE: This contest is pre-"Cool Customer" Joe Camel. The question refers to the full-body camel illustration used for 75 years on the box.)
#24
Realm: Comedy
Question: When Steven Wright gets really bored, what does he like to do?
Answer: Drive downtown, find a really great parking spot, and sit in his car, counting the number of people who ask him if he's moving.
Song: "Uneasy Rider," by the Charlie Daniels Band
#25
Realm: Literature
Question: In "Little Town on the Prairie," what was the name of the town?
Answer: DeSmet, South Dakota.
Song: "I Only Want To Be With You," by Dusty Springfield
#26
Realm: Politics
Subrealm: Sweets
Question: Most children of Presidents are boring and forgettable. Grover Cleveland's daughter Ruth esacped this non-historic legacy by being honored in a very unusual and unique way-- an honor which continues to this day. What is it?
Answer: She was the inspiration for the "Baby Ruth" candy bar.
Song: "Popcorn," by Hot Butter
#27
Realm: Television
Question: From "Gilligan's Island," name the members of that hippest of rock groups, the Mosquitos.
Answer: Bingo, Bango, Bongo, and Irving.
Song: "Rock and Roll," by the Velvet Underground
#28
Realm: Comics
Question: What are the names of the full-length motion pictures starring Fred Flintstone and Yogi Bear, respectively?
Answer: "A Man Called Flintstone"; "Hey There, It's Yogi Bear!"
Song: "Life Is A Rock (But the Radio Rolled Me)," by Reunion
#29
Realm: Television
Question: From "Sesame Street," who's the ever-effervescent game show host?
Answer: Guy Smiley.
Song: "Lonely Boy," by Andrew Gold
#30
Realm: "Saturday Night Live"
Question: Michael O'Donoghue used to come on and do imitations of famous figures getting 18-inch spikes driven into their eyes. Three, in fact. Name the three impersonations performed by O'Donoghue.
Answer: Elvis Presley, Mike Douglas, the Mormonm Tabernacle Choir.
Song: "I Only Have Eyes For You," by the Flamingos (The song may have been switched to "(The System of) Dr. Tarr and Professor Fether," by the Alan Parsons Project.)
(NOTE: The first two imitations were performed solo, the Tabernacle Choir one with about 50 people. But each impersonation ended the same way-- with O'Donoghue clutching his eyes and screaming while writhing on the ground. ("I think they'd react something like this...."))
#31
Realm: Disney
Question: What are the names of the cat and the goldfish, in "Pinnochio"?
Answer: Figaro and Cleo.
Song: "You'd Better Sit Down Kids," by Cher
#32
Realm: Music
Question: Joe Walsh has written several Top 40 hits. Which of these songs climbed the highest on the charts?
Answer: "Life in the Fast Lane" (written for the Eagles, went to #11 in 1977).
Song: "Walk Away," by the James Gang
(NOTE: Perhaps an underappreciated mini-tradition in trivia is the "Joe Walsh question," a feature of just about any contest Joe Francis touches. Ehhhhh--- or perhaps not.)
#33
Realm: Comics
Question: As an official representative of the Hotfoot Casualty Underwriter Insurance Company of Schenectady, Daffy Duck once signed Porky Pig to a specific insurance policy that was worth a million dollars. However, the policy ONLY paid off following a very specific chain of events. Name this chain of events.
Answer: The insuree had to suffer a black eye, because of a stampede of elephants, in his own living room, on July 4th, between 3:55 and 4:00 in the afternoon, during a hailstorm, and including one baby zebra.
Song: "Jambalaya (On the Bayou)," by the Blue Ridge Rangers
(NOTE: Surprise, surprise-- Porky collected.)
#34
Realm: Politics
Question: On January 20, 1981, two of the biggest stories of recent years took place. Ronald Reagan was sworn in as this country's President, and the Iranian hostages were released. What was the headline of The New York Post on this most historic day?
Answer: "JOAN AND TED TO SPLIT."
Song: "Don't Pull Your Love," by Hamilton, Joe Frank, and Reynolds
#35
Realm: Music THREE-POINT PLAY: GUEST SPEAKER
Question: Who is Martha, in the song of the same name by the Beatles?
Answer: Paul McCartney's sheepdog.
Song: "Come And Get Your Love," by Redbone
Guest Reader: Nick Ferson
(NOTE: The song is actually titled "Martha My Dear.")
#36
Realm: Television
Subrealm: Christmas Specials
Question: What three ways did Hocus Pocus (the rabbit) suggest to Frosty the Snowman for getting Karen (the girl) home from the North Pole?
Answer: The Marines; the President of the United States; Santa Claus.
Song: "Walk Don't Run '64," by the Ventures
#37
Realm: Advertising
Question: Years ago, Burger King tried to rip off McDonaldland by introducing a quartet of not-so-lovable characters. This unhappy foursome never did win the hearts of America's youth, and so were dumped. Name these four losers.
Answer: Sir Shake-A-Lot; The Wizard of Fries; The Burger Thing; and the Duke of Doubt.
Song: "Cheesburger in Paradise," by Jimmy Buffett
#38
Realm: Williamsiana
Subrealm: Infrastructure
Question: Who is the New Jersey Turnpike named after?
Answer: Alfred E. Driscoll.
Song: "Badge," by Cream
#39
Realm: Who's Who
Question: What is the name of the monocled mascot of "The New Yorker" magazine?
Answer: Eustace Tilley.
Song: "Only You Know and I Know," by Delaney, Bonnie and Friends
#40
Realm: Comics
Question: In DC Comics (pre-"Crisis"), and "Flash" in particular, who is Paul Gambi?
Answer: Ever wonder where super-characters get their super-duds? Well, Paul Gambi is the underworld tailor who supplies all Flash villains with their uniforms.
Song: "Shambala," by Three Dog Night
#41
Realm: Movies
Subrealm: "Repo Man"
Question: What do you find in every car, no matter what?
Answer: An air-freshener, in the shape of a tree.
Song: "I Can't Let Go," by the Hollies
#42
Realm: Fruit and Veggies
Question: What is the national vegetable of Wales?
Answer: The leek.
Song: "Green Onions," by Booker T. and the MG's
#43
Realm: Sports
Subrealm: Our Near Neighbors
Question: What is the Canadian national sport?
Answer: Lacrosse.
Song: "The Americans (A Canadian's Opinion)," by Gordon Sinclair
#44
Realm: Williamsiana
Subrealm: Really Old History
Question: What now stands where Fort Massachusetts once was?
Answer: Price Chopper.
Song: "Baby, Now That I've Found You," by the Foundations
#45
Realm: Music
Question: Why did the rock group the Pogue Mahones change their name to "the Pogues"?
Answer: Because they discovered that "pogue mahone" means "kiss my ass" in Irish.
Song: "The Unicorn," by the Irish Rovers
(NOTE: Gaelic, technically. And they didn't exactly "discover" that it meant "kiss my ass"; rather, they discovered that you don't get very much radio airplay as "The Kiss My Ass.")
#46
Realm: Games
Question: How were jigsaw puzzles originally transported to the final round of the National Jigsaw Puzzle Championships?
Answer: By parachute.
Song: "Tubular Bells," by Mike Oldfield
#47
Realm: Advertising
Question: Name the three animated characters who advertised Hostess cakes in the mid-1970s.
Answer: Captain Cupcake; Twinkie the Kid; Fruitpie the Magician.
Song: "Little Willy," by the Sweet
#48
Realm: Comedy
Question: Call up and take the exam at Father Guido Sarducci's Five-Minute University. PHONE ANSWERER
Song: You ask the boldface, they then give the response.
Answer: 1) ECONOMICS Answer: Supply and demand. 2) COMO ESTAD USTED? Answer: Muy bien. 3) WHERE IS GOD, AND WHY? Answer: Everywhere, because He likes you.
Song: "How Long," by Ace
#49
Realm: Television
Question: We all heard a lengthy list of Robin's "Holy" words last semester, but what were the two "Holy--" expressions used on the most shows?
Answer: "Holy Houdini!" (4 times); "Holy Hieroglyphics!" (3 times)
Song: "What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)," by Junior Walker and the All-Stars
(NOTE: The Winter 1986 contest's Ultra Bonus topic was "Words or Phrases Following Robin's "Holy---!" Interjections on the "Batman" TV Show.)
#50
Realm: Junk Food THREE-POINT PLAY: GUEST SPEAKER
Question: What is the name of Coca-Cola's original secret formula?
Answer: "7-X."
Song: "Moonlight Feels Right," by Starbuck
Guest Reader: Rob Greenfield as A-1
#51
Realm: "Saturday Night Live" THREE-POINT PLAY
Question: With a name like "Flucker's," it's GOT to be good! What are the other jams in that ad, with all their great names? (1 point for any four, 2 points for all eight.)
Answer: "Nose Hair"; "Death Camp"; "Dog Vomit"; "Monkey Pus"; "Painful Rectal Itch"; "Mangled Baby Ducks"; "10,000 Nuns and Orphans All Eaten By Rats"; and the last jam, whose name is so horrible it cannot be spoken on TV.
Song: "Timothy," by the Buoys
#52
Realm: Musicals
Question: From the musical "Pippin," why did Pippin not enter the Church, and why did he not become an artist?
Answer: Church: The Church isn't saving souls, it's investing in real estate. Art: You've got to be dead to find out if you were any good.
Song: "The Weight," by the Band
#53
Realm: Television
Subrealm: "The Twilight Zone"
Question: Who does Mr. Serling's wardrobe?
Answer: Kuppenheimer.
Song: "The Rapper," by the Jaggerz
#54
Realm: Movies
Question: In the opening scene of "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom," Indiana has to fight his way through a series of dangers and obstacles before jumping out the window, into a waiting jeep. Can you name the bar in which all this mayhem takes place?
Answer: The Obi-Wan Cafe.
Song: "Bad Blood," by Neil Sedaka (Probably changed to "The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins," by Leonard Nimoy.)
#55
Realm: Television
Question: Please complete this quote from "Samurai Night Fever": "This is the life! To be young, stupid, and have no future at all......."
Answer: "....I love Brooklyn!"
Song: "Get Dancin'," by Disco Tex and His Sex-O-Lettes
#56
Realm: Comedy
Subrealm: Monty Python
Question: How does Mr. Pither from "The Cycling Tour" say he spells his name?
Answer: As in "brotherhood," with "pi" instead of the "bro," and no "hood."
Song: "Brother Louie," by the Stories
#57
Realm: Movies
Subrealm: "War Games"
Question: What are the code words used by Matthew Broderick to change grades, and to start World War 3?
Answer: "Pencil" and "Joshua."
Song: "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy," by the Buckinghams
#58
Realm: Miscellaneous
Question: Who is Peter Rowan?
Answer: The little boy on the covers of U2's albums "Boy" and "War."
Song: "Danny's Song," by Loggins and Messina
#59
Realm: Williamsiana
Subrealm: Recent History
Question: Three years ago, the movie "This Is Spinal Tap" was shown in Bronfman. But before the movie even started, before the lights went down, something appeared on the screen. What was it?
Answer: An enormous face depicting Alak Chakravorty, with the words "ALAK SAYS ENJOY SPINAL TAP," done in black masking tape.
Song: "Telstar," by the Tornadoes
(Hmmmm. This song is ALSO crossed out and replaced with "The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins," by Leonard Nimoy. Song # 54, or #59? You pick.)
#60
Realm: Who's Who
Question: Who is Dr. Jerry Carroll?
Answer: Crazy Eddie.
Song: "Crazy (Keep On Falling)," by the John Hall Band
(NOTE: Dr. Jerry Carroll was the well-known "His prices are IN-SAAANNNE!" TV pitchman; there actually was an "Eddie," Eddie Antar, who owned the chain.)
#61
Realm: Literature
Question: Everybody knows that Scarlett O'Hara lived on Tara. But where did Ashley live?
Answer: Twelve Oaks.
Song: "Oh Atlanta," by Little Feat
#62
Realm: Television
Question: What's the name of the Little Rascals' mule?
Answer: Algebra.
Song: "7 and 7 Is," by Love
#63
Realm: Movies
Question: What female figure has appeared in the most movies?
Answer: Amelia Blatcher (the "Columbia" torch bearer).
Song: "The Stripper," by David Rose and His Orchestra
#64
Realm: Television
Question: What did Felix Unger want for his fifth birthday?
Answer: A wastebasket.
Song: "Surfin' Bird," by the Trashmen
#65
Realm: The Real World
Question: In a few years when, like a good Williams graduate, you are working at a bank, why would you send $19.95 to Byrd Laboratories in Austin, Texas?
Answer: For 12 oz. of guaranteed drug-free urine.
Song: "Special Delivery," by the 1910 Fruitgum Company
#66
Realm: Television
Question: In one episode of "Taxi," Jim bought the gang's favorite hangout, Mario's. What did Jim change the name of the bar to?
Answer: Jim's Mario's.
Song: "I've Got The Music In Me," by the Kiki Dee Band (or as printed, "the Mucis.")
#67
Realm: Who's Who
Question: Who is Vinko Bogataj?
Answer: The skiier who crashes every week on "Wide World of Sports."
Song: "The Worst That Could Happen," by the Brooklyn Bridge
#68
Realm: Movies
Subrealm: "The Muppet Movie"
Question: What was the name of the ogre who sold used cars?
Answer: Sweet'Ums.
Song: "Vehicle," by the Ides of March
#69
Realm: Music
Question: Name the musicals that generated the following Top 40 hits: 1) "Send In The Clowns" (Judy Collins) 2) "Memory" (Barry Manilow) 3) "Good Morning Starshine" (Oliver)
Answer: 1) "A Little Night Music"; 2) "Cats"; 3) "Hair."
Song: "Overnight Sensation (Hit Record)," by the Raspberries
#70
Realm: Who's Who
Question: Who are David Rufkahr and Dick Maugg better known as?
Answer: TV wine cooler moguls Bartles & Jaymes.
Song: "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)," by the Looking Glass
#71
Realm: Movies
Question: What role is the most-acted in history, in terms of the number of actors?
Answer: Sherlock Holmes.
Song: "Baker Street," by Jerry Rafferty
#72
Realm: Americana
Question: Name the three farmhands, and the con man in Kansas, in "The Wizard of Oz."
Answer: Hunk, Zeke and Hickory; Professor Marvel.
Song: "Ding Dong, The Witch Is Dead," by the Fifth Estate
#73
Realm: Geography
Subrealm: Gosh, That's Big
Question: The huge metal part of the Empire State Building which rises above the 86th floor is actually a completely useless, though pretty piece, that was added solely to make it the tallest building in the world. But can you tell us what other purpose this part of the building was supposed to have?
Answer: It was supposed to be a docking station for dirigibles (zeppelins), which would supposedly dock there. Passengers would go down an open staircase 1200 feet above the ground to the building.
Song: "Over the Hills and Far Away," by Led Zeppelin
#74
Realm: Comics
Question: What is Huey, Dewey and Louie's mother's name?
Answer: Dumbella.
Hint: It runs in the family.
Song: "Epistle to Dippy," by Donovan
#75
Realm: Movies
Question: What were people looking for, in the movie "What's Up, Tiger Lily?"
Answer: The secret egg salad recipe.
Song: "Polk Salad Annie," by Tony Joe White
#76
Realm: Television
Subrealm: Christmas Specials
Question: Who was the voice of the Grinch?
Answer: Boris Karloff.
Song: "Nobody But Me," by the Human Beinz
#77
Realm: Books
Question: What was the name of the play in which Dolores Haze was to star?
Answer: "The Enchanted Hunters."
Hint: "Light of my life, fire of my....." Note: Dolores Haze is the real name of Lolita.
Song: "Love Train," by the O'Jays
#78
Realm: Alcohol
Question: What nation boasts the highest beer consumption, per capita?
Answer: Belgium, at 30.6 gallons per person, per year.
Song: "Pandora's Golden Heebie-Jeebies," by the Association
#79
Realm: Miscellaneous
Question: Why should we not have said the previous answer on the air?
Answer: It is the most obscene word in the Universe, according to the Hitchhiker's Guide.
Hint: Science fiction. (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy)
Song: "A Must To Avoid," by Herman's Hermits
#80
Realm: Movies
Question: What's the slogan of the Air Force base, in "Dr. Strangelove"?
Answer: "Peace Is Our Profession."
Song: "Night Time," by the Strangeloves
#81
Realm: Comics
Question: On more than one occasion, whether through dynamite blasts or automatic hay balers, Foghorn Leghorn has been stripped of all his feathers. And yet he always walks away from these denuding experiences quite calmly. Why is it so easy for Foghorn to accept these accidents?
Answer: Because-- I say-- because he took the precaution of having his feathers numbered, for just such an emergency.
Song: "Dizzy," by Tommy Roe
#82
Realm: Movies
Question: What actress is the first to be eaten in "Jaws"?
Answer: Bo Derek.
Song: "Right Place, Wrong Time," by Dr. John
#83
Realm: Miscellaneous
Question: In what year, and where, was "The Guiding Light" first broadcast?
Answer: In 1937, on CBS radio.
Song: "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)," by Melanie
#84
Realm: Games
Question: You have a yarborough. What game are you playing, and exactly what is it you have?
Answer: Bridge or whist-- you have no card higher than a nine.
Song: "Tighten Up," by Archie Bell and the Drells
#85
Realm: Miscellaneous
Question: Name the four no-good, rotten, innocent bystanders shot by subway gunman Bernhard Goetz.
Answer: Barry Allen, Troy Canty, Darrell Cabey, and James Ramseur.
Song: "Heroes and Villains," by the Beach Boys
#86
Realm: Movies
Question: What movie did Woody Allen see 15 times, in "Annie Hall"?
Answer: "The Sorrow and the Pity."
Song: "Annie's Song," by John Denver
#87
Realm: Death
Question: What nation has the highest reported murder rate?
Answer: Luxembourg, at 14.4 murders per 100,000. (U.S. rate is 8.5.)
Song: "Moulty," by the Barbarians
#88
Realm: Literature
Subrealm: High School English THREE-POINT PLAY
Question: In James Thurber's "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty," what scenarios does Walter Mitty imagine? 1 point for three, 2 points for all five.
Answer: That he is the commander of a Navy hydroplane; that he is a well-known surgeon; that he is on trial for murder; that he pilots a bomber by himself; and that he faces a firing squad.
Song: "Billy, Don't Be A Hero," by Paper Lace
#89
Realm: Movies
Subrealm: "Star Wars"
Question: In the nightclub scene in "Star Wars," the aliens were speaking a real language. What was it?
Answer: Kikuyu.
Hint: African.
Song: "Indiana Wants Me," by R. Dean Taylor
#90
Realm: Advertising THREE-POINT PLAY
Question: Please name as many Carvel ice cream cakes as possible. 1 point for any four, 2 points for all eight.
Answer: There's Fudgy the Whale, Dumpy the Pumpkin, Wicky Witch, Cookie Puss, Cookie O'Puss, Cookie Chick, Hug Me the Bear, and Tom Turkey.
Song: "Take Me For A Little While," by Vanilla Fudge
#91
Realm: Movies
Question: What was the first movie filmed in stereo?
Answer: "Around the World in Eighty Days" (1954).
Song: "Turn Down Day," by the Cyrkle
#92
Realm: Miscellaneous
Question: William Moulton Marston was quite the busy bee some 40 years ago. Certain enthusiasts may know of him better as Charles Marston. Whatever his name, Marston created two items of interest in two very different areas. Name them.
Answer: He invented the lie detector, and the character Wonder Woman.
Song: "Rock and Roll Woman," by the Buffalo Springfield
#93
Realm: Movies
Question: How is the Millenium Falcon used in "Blade Runner"?
Answer: As an office building (it's turned on its end).
Song: "More Today than Yesterday," by the Spiral Starecase
#94
Realm: Geography
Subrealm: Politics
Question: Where, according to the U.S. government, is the seat of the Lithuanian government?
Answer: White Plains, New York. The government is in exile, and the U.S. does not recognize the communist one.
Song: "The Boys Are Back in Town," by Thin Lizzy
#95
Realm: Movies
Question: Who won the fight between Godzilla and King Kong? We need a COMPLETE answer.
Answer: King Kong in the U.S.-released film; Godzilla in Japanese prints.
Song: "A Lover's Concerto," by the Toys
#96
Realm: Law THREE-POINT PLAY: GUEST READER
Question: According to Massachusetts state law, what is the penalty for putting slugs or foreign coins into the laundry machines?
Answer: Up to $1,000 and/or 10 years in prison.
Song: "Dirty Work," by Steely Dan
Guest Reader: Ransom Jenks
#97
Realm: "Saturday Night Live"
Question: Our good friends Beldar and Primat are better known as the Coneheads. How do the Coneheads have sex, and what job does Beldar have on Earth?
Answer: By throwing Senso-rings onto each others' cones; he's a driving instructor.
Song: "Immigration Man," by David Crosby and Graham Nash
#98
Realm: Who's Who
Question: Who is Clarabelle Hornblower?
Answer: No, not the clown on "Howdy Doody"--- she's the only woman to know the Lone Ranger's true identity.
Song: "Conquistador," by Procul Harum
#99
Realm: Television
Question: In the first episode of "WKRP in Cincinnati," what record was Dr. Johnny Fever playing, when he was informed that the station was changing format from easy listening to rock 'n roll?
Answer: "You're Having My Baby," by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
Song: "Last Child," by Aerosmith
#100
Realm: Miscellaneous
Question: Who is Eddie Foy, Jr.?
Answer: Abbott's partner, after Costello.
Song: "Man On Your Mind," by the Little River Band
(NOTE: Question #100 was the last on-air question of the contest.)
#101
Realm: Comics
Question: What is the name of the Joker's secret hideaway?
Answer: The Ha-Ha-Hacienda.
Song: "Kansas City," by Wilbert Harrison
#102
Realm: Books
Question: According to Bruce Fienstein, what kind of cars do real men drive?
Answer: Chryslers.
Song: "Hot Rod Hearts," by Robbie Dupree
#103
Realm: Miscellaneous
Question: What do the call letters WAMC stand for? (The Public Radio Station near CFM.)
Answer: W- Albany Medical College.
Hint: W stands for W.
Song: "Transfusion," by Nervous Norvus
#104
Realm: Movies
Question: What was the name of the game show in "Time Bandits"?
Answer: "Your Money Or Your Life."
Song: "What Is Life," by George Harrison
#105
Realm: Television
Question: When Mary Richards was burglarized-- twice-- her belongings were eventually recovered. The police were suspicious of an alleged charity in the area. Under what phony charity name were the crooks operating?
Answer: "The Salvation Navy."
Song: "Ko Ko Mo," by the Crew Cuts
#106
Realm: Literature
Subrealm: Williams Professors
Question: In Jim Shepard's "Paper Doll," where did Bobby Bryant's father get the family dogs?
Answer: Through the mail.
Song: "The Letter," by Shawn Cassidy
#107
Realm: Williams Life
Question: What three words are at the end of every MENU recording?
Answer: ".....and fresh fruit."
Song: "Cherry Bomb," by the Runaways
#108
Realm: Movies
Question: Who played Dr. Scott in the original version of "Rocky Horror"?
Answer: Meatloaf (he also played Eddie).
Song: "Stewball," by Peter, Paul and Mary
(NOTE: Technically, this question refers not to "Movies," but to the original London stage play.)