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The 33rd Semi-Annual Williams College Trivia Contest. December, 1982.

(12:00): Double Crostic (now in printable format!) -- A very popular format during the late 1970s and early 1980s. This Super was handed in before 2 AM by "Odds and Ends for 20, Art," thanks to the puzzle-busting skills of Lois Abel and others, a fact which was announced over WCFM by an amazed Bob Buckner. Sadly, Odds and Ends would fade in the second half of the contest.
(4 AM): Williamsiana (questions only) -- A huge assortment of Ephlore dating back to before Williams College even existed, and up to the then-present day. We must confess that we're pretty curious to learn "which current member of the Williams faculty is buried behind Wood House?"

(12:00) Baseball -- 19 questions, many multiple-part, on baseball. About half dealt with the just-completed 1982 season in particular.
(1 AM) Comedians -- This bonus featured various questions about comedians and their routines, with a whole lot more Robert Klein than a Comedy Bonus might include today.
(2 AM) Movie Quotes
(3 AM) Hill Street Blues
(4 AM) Advertising
(5 AM) Marvel Universe -- Evil acronyms, gruesome demises, notable quotes and more from the House of Ideas. Face front, triv believers! And yes, finished boni had to be brought to the Baxter Building.
(6 AM) I Love Lucy
(7 AM) E.T. -- Questions about the Willie McGee lookalike from outer space. "E.T." the film had opened to adequate success earlier in the year.

Have two people come down to the studio and simulate a confrontation between Mike Hargrove and Gaylord Perry. (Hargrove was known as "The Human Rain Delay" for his lengthy between-each- pitch movements; Perry was legendary for touching every part of his body before delivering his spitball. Fans who got to see these two face off four times over the course of a game were advised to pack a lunch.)
Action Trivia: Come down to the studio and enact the Bugs Bunny theme.