#1
Realm: There is a certain TV character who cares for rabbits named Fluffy and Bongo, a mouse named Daisy, and a bee named Blitzen, among others. This character also has the knack of perceiving events before they occur. Question number one is: What is this character's favorite drink?
Answer: Grape Nehi (duh!)
Song: "We Ain't Got Nothin' Yet," by the Blues Magoos
#2
Realm: MOVIES
Question: From "My Fair Lady," what horse does Eliza bet on at the Ascot?
Answer: Dover.
Song: "Lady Godiva," by Peter and Gordon
#3
Realm: BASEBALL, 3-POINT PLAY
Question: In major league history, only four different managers have won 100 or more games in their rookie season. For one point, name three; for two points, name all four.
Answer: Mickey Cochrane, Ralph Houk, Sparky Anderson, and Dick Howser.
Song: "One Fine Morning," by Lighthouse
(NOTE: Cochrane's 1934 Tigers went 101-53, Houk's 1961 Yankees went 109-53, Anderson's 1970 Reds went 102-60, and Howser's 1980 Yankees went 103-59. Only Houk's team won the World Series, though.)
#4
Realm: REVERSE QUESTION
Question: You will have the length of the following trivia "actuality" to identify its source, AND answer the following question concerning a song. Name the two cars in Jan and Dean's "Dead Man's Curve" for one point, and for another, tell us where this comes from:
Answer: "I was cruisin' in my Sting Ray.... when an XKE (Jaguar) pulled up on the right...." Actuality: Star Trek.
#5
Realm: MOVIES
Question: In "The Empire Strikes Back," Han Solo is on his way from Hoth to a rendezvous with the rebel force when he encounters Imperial forces. Since he can't outrun them, he lands the Millenium Falcon on the Imperial Destroyer. How does he then make his escape?
Answer: He takes off when the Destroyer jettisons its garbage.
Song: "Surfin' Bird," by the Trashmen
#6
Realm: ADVERTISING
Question: According to Ricardo Montalban, what two things are the seats of a Cordoba made of?
Answer: Crushed velour and rich Corinthian leather.
Song: "Hot Rod Lincoln," by Commander Cody (and His Lost Planet Airmen)
#7
Realm: MISCELLANEOUS
Question: In his 1980 Democratic Convention acceptance speech, Jimmy Carter said, "We are the party of the big-hearted man who should have been, and would have been one of the greatest Presidents of all time." Whom did Carter then name?
Answer: "Hubert Horatio Hornblower." (Uh, Humphrey.)
Song: "You Were On My Mind," by the We Five
#8
Realm: COMICS
Question: What sets Invisible Kid, Ferro Lad, and Chemical King apart from all the other members of the Legion of Super-Heroes?
Answer: They're all dead.
Song: "Tell Laura I Love Her," by Ray Peterson
#9
Realm: TV (SUBREALM: "SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE")
Question: Before coming over to the swingin' bachelors' party, where do Yortuk and Georg's dates go, and why?
Answer: To the Statue of Liberty, to pick up birth control devices.
Song: "Havin' My Baby," by Paul Anka
#10
Realm: MOVIES
Question: From "Apocalypse Now," what exactly does Robert Duvall like, and why?
Answer: The smell of napalm in the morning, because it smells like victory.
Song: "Something's Burnin'," by Kenny Rogers (and the First Edition)
#11
Realm: SPORTS-- In Common
Question: Besides playing QB in the NFL, what do Joe Namath, George Blanda, Babe Parilli, and Ken Stabler have in common?
Answer: They all played for Bear Bryant (at either Ky. or Ala.)
Song: "Backfield in Motion," by Mel and Tim
#12
Realm: BASEBALL
Question: Complete this quote: Bill Lee describes himself as "a southpaw..." What's the rest?
Answer: "....in a northpaw world."
Song: "Mr. Spaceman," by the Byrds
#13
Realm: TV-- MISCELLANEOUS
Question: We all know that Mom always liked Dick Smothers best. For example, Dick had a dog, whereas Tommy only had a chicken. But why did Dick hate Tommy's chicken?
Answer: As Dick explains it, "His chicken killed my dog."
Song: "Little Darlin'," by the Diamonds
#14
Realm: ADVERTISING-- SINGALONG
Question: Sing the "I am stuck on Band-Aids" song.
Answer: "I am stuck on Band-Aids, 'cause Band-Aid's stuck on me. I am stuck on Band-Aids, 'cause Band-Aid's stuck on me. They hold on in the bathtub (accept "water"), and they cling in soapy suds. I am stuck on Band-Aids brand, 'cause Band-Aid's stuck on me!"
Song: "Stuck on You," by Elvis Presley
#15
Realm: MOVIES (SUBREALM: JAMES BOND); 3-POINT PLAY
Question: In "From Russia with Love," we learn the proper way to open a double-O agent's attache case: turn the catches UP, then out. We also learn that there are four items or sets of items which are standard equipment in such a case. For one point, name any three; for two points, name all four.
Answer: 1) tear gas bomb hidden in talcum powder tin; 2) flat throwing knife; 3) 50 gold sovereigns; 4) sniper's rifle with telescopic sight and ammo (if you want to be picky, it's an AR7 25-calibre model).
Song: "Leavin' on a Jet Plane," by Peter, Paul and Mary
#16
Realm: COMICS
Question: The school computer in "Funky Winkerbean" often likes to pretend it's another computer. Which one?
Answer: The one on board the Enterprise (from "Star Trek").
Song: "Little Star," by the Elegants
#17
Realm: WILLIAMSIANA!
Question: James Garfield is probably Williams' best-known alumnus. Where was he going when he was assassinated?
Answer: To his 25th class reunion.
Song: "Life is a Rock," by Reunion
#18
Realm: MOVIES-- SINGALONG
Question: From "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," we all remember B.J. Thomas singing "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" while Paul Newman and Katherine Ross ride the bicycle. But what two-line ditty does Paul Newman sing just before that?
Answer: "Don't ever hit your mother with a shovel, It'll leave a dull impression on her mind."
Song: "One Fine Day," by the Chiffons
#19
Realm: TV
Question: Speaking of Butch and Sundance, we all remember their female companion Etta Place, played by the aforementioned Katherine Ross. TV's Hannibal Hayes and Kid Curry's version of Etta was one Clementine Hale. Who played her?
Answer: Sally Field.
Song: "Dominique," by the Singing Nun
#20
Realm: MOVIES
Question: Speaking of Sally Field, we all remember her with Burt Reynolds and Jerry Reed in the original "Smokey and the Bandit." At the end, they took off to get something to go with their Coors. What?
Answer: Clam chowder from Boston.
Song: "Truckin'," by the Grateful Dead
#21
Realm: SPORTS
Question: Name the only man in professional sports history to have his number retired by THREE teams.
Answer: Gordie Howe (Red Wings in '71, Aeros in '77, Whalers in '78).
Song: "Old Man," by Neil Young
#22
Realm: MISCELLANEOUS, Annual Highbrow Question from the movie with Larry
Question: Olivier Okay, all you scholars out there, we want the ORDER OF DEATH of the six main characters in "Hamlet."
Answer: (Must be in order:) Polonius, Ophelia, Gertrude, Claudius, Laertes, and the Dane himself.
Song: "Silence is Golden," by the Tremeloes
#23
Realm: REVERSE QUESTION
Question: Again, you'll have the length of the following actuality to identify its source and, as well, answer the following: According to the Orlons, where do all the hippies meet?
Answer: South Street, of course. Actuality: "The Day the Earth Stood Still."
#24
Realm: ADVERTISING
Question: 2-Years-Later-and-You-Still-Can't-Cook-on-a-Diamond What phrase is used to describe the capacity of the Armourcote II deep fryer?
Answer: "It holds more chicken than a henhouse!"
Song: "In the Mood," by the Henhouse Five Plus Two
#25
Realm: MOVIES
Question: From "2001: A Space Odyssey," how does Hal know Frank and Dave's plans?
Answer: He reads their lips.
Song: "Ballroom Blitz," by the Sweet
#26
Realm: TV, 3-POINT PLAY
Question: From "Sanford and Son," name Fred's favorite 1) singer, 2) monster, and 3) drink. Any two = 1 point; all 3 = 2 points.
Answer: 1) Lena Horne; 2) Gork; and 3) anything with Ripple in it, though he frequently downed Champagne & Ripple, or Champipple.
Song: "Double Agent O-Soul," by Edwin Starr
#27
Realm: BASEBALL
Question: Identify the following major leaguers from their first two names: 1) Clell Lavern; 2) Russell Earl; and 3) Albert Walter.
Answer: 1) Butch Hobson; 2) Bucky Dent; and 3) Sparky Lyle.
Song: "What's Your Name," by Don and Juan
#28
Realm: COMICS
Question: Who is Joey Chill?
Answer: The cheap hood who killed Bruce Wayne's parents.
Song: "Bad Time," by Grand Funk Railroad
#29
Realm: MYSTERY CATEGORY!
Question: Who, on occasion, is described as Hot Roddicus Supersonicus?
Answer: The Road Runner.
Song: "Speed-O," by the Cadillacs
#30
Realm: MOVIES
Question: Whichg movie has won more Oscars than any other WITHOUT winning the Oscar for Best Picture?
Answer: "Cabaret" won 8 in 1972, but "The Godfather" won for Best Picture.
Song: "I Thank You," by Sam and Dave
#31
Realm: MOVIES
Question: Speaking of Oscar-losers, which movie has been the biggest Oscar-loser in history-- that is, which movie was nominated for 11 Oscars and failed to win a single one?
Answer: "The Turning Point" in 1977.
Song: "Turn Around, Look at Me," by the Vogues
(NOTE: The 0-for-11 record was subsequently tied by "The Color Purple.")
#32
Realm: ADVERTISING
Question: Sing the current Gennessee BEER jingle.
Answer: "Gennesseein' is believin' / You can count on Genny's taste, 'cause it's brewed in just one place / Gennesseein' is believin'!"
Song: "In Heaven There is No Beer," by Clean Living
#33
Realm: TV
Question: From "The Addams Family," what is the name of Thing's girlfriend?
Answer: Ladyfingers.
Song: "She's Not There," by the Zombies
(NOTE: Thing's girlfriend was also called "Lady Hand.")
#34
Realm: MISCELLANEOUS
Question: What is the name of the victim in the game of Clue?
Answer: Mr. Body
Song: "Suspicion," by Terry Stafford
#35
Realm: REVERSE QUESTION
Question: For one point, identify the source of this trivial actuality, and for another, tell us what you should never do, according to Jimmy Soul, if you wanna be happy for the rest of your life?
Answer: "Never make a pretty woman your wife." Actuality: "The Bionic Woman."
#36
Realm: MOVIES
Question: From "Animal House," at the Dexter Lake Club, Pinto asks his date what her major is. What does she answer?
Answer: "Primitive cultures."
Song: "Shout," by Otis Day and the Knights
#37
Realm: BASEBALL
Question: What man was the 3,000th strikeout victim of both Bob Gibson (in 1974) and Nolan Ryan (in 1980), AND what was his memorable comment after Ryan K'd him?
Answer: Cesar Geronimo of the Reds said, "Hey, man, I was just in the right place at the right time."
Song: "Right Place, Wrong Time," by Dr. John
#38
Realm: COMICS
Question: From "The Wizard of Id," when the King designed a golf course specifically for ladies, why did he place the holes one after another in a straight line?
Answer: So they'd finish six miles from the clubhouse. (Accept any long distance.)
Song: "Lady," by Styx
#39
Realm: MOVIES
Question: From "The Longest Yard," why did Burt Reynolds dump his girlfriend's Maserati in the bay (before he went to prison)?
Answer: He couldn't find a car wash.
Song: "Alley Oop," by the Hollywood Argyles
#40
Realm: TV
Question: In 1976, Archie Bunker told Meathead he wrote in "Richard Nixon" in the voting booth. But it turned out he only did that to make Mike mad. For whom did Archie really vote in that election?
Answer: He wrote in "Ronald Reagan."
Song: "Kind of a Drag," by the Buckinghams
#41
Realm: FOOTBALL
Question: Over the last 20 years, there have been three pairs of brothers who have been kickers in the NFL. Name 'em.
Answer: The Gogolaks, the Bahrs, and the Mike-Mayers (MICKuh-meyers).
Song: "Kicks," by Paul Revere and the Raiders
#42
Realm: TV
Question: From "Barney Miller," we know how to spell Wojciehowicz. What we want to know is the WAY you spell it, according to Wojo himself.
Answer: "Just like it sounds."
Song: "The Name Game," by Shirley Ellis
#42
Realm: MOVIES (SUBREALM: "CASABLANCA")
Question: Two of the great lines occur when Rick and Louie describe each other to other people. What kind of man is Louie, according to Rick, and vice versa?
Answer: Louie is "just like any other man, only moreso," and Rick is "the kind of man, well, if I were a woman and I were not around, then I should be in love with Rick."
Song: "Jackie Blue," by the Ozark Mountain Daredevils 44. MISCELLANEOUS, SUBREALM Cheech & Chong When the child molester is asked how he pleads, what is his plea, and why?
Answer: Insanity; "I'm just crazy about that stuff."
Song: "Image of a Girl," by the Safaris
#45
Realm: BASEBALL, 3-POINT PLAY
Question: During the 1980 World Series, Tug McGraw revealed that he had named three of his fastballs the Cutty Sark, the Peggy Lee, and the Bo Derek. In each case, tell us why-- any two will get you one point; all three earns two points.
Answer: Cutty Sark-- it sails; Peggy Lee-- is that all there is?; Bo Derek-- has a nice little tail on it.
Song: "Won't Get Fooled Again," by the Who
#46
Realm: MOVIES
Question: What song is playing in the opening scenes of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest"?
Answer: "Please Release Me."
Song: "Tossin' and Turnin'," by Bobby Lewis
#47
Realm: ADVERTISING
Question: A few years ago, Midas ran a campaign which illustrated the fact that they had become experts at FOREIGN car muffler installments. According to the ads, with what phrase was this news greeted by owners of 1) Volvos; 2) Subarus; and 3) Triumphs?
Answer: 1) A Victory for Volvo; 2) Whoopdeedoo, Subaru; 3) A Triumph for my Triumph.
Song: "Jumpin' Jack Flash," by the Rolling Stones
#48
Realm: MOVIES
Question: What is the only thing Lawrence Olivier keeps on his mantle in "Sleuth"?
Answer: His "Edgar"-- the bust representing the Edgar Allen Poe Award.
Song: "Whodunit," by Tavares
#49
Realm: INTRODUCING! THE FIRST TRIVIA CHANT-ALONG!
Question: From "Star Trek," how does one summon Gorgon, the friendly angel?
Answer: "Hail, hail, fire and snow / Call the angel, we will go. Far away, far to see / Friendly angel, come to me."
Song: "My Boyfriend's Back," by the Angels
#50
Realm: FOOTBALL
Question: What key adjustment was made to Larry Brown's equipment just before his 1,000-yard season with the Redskins?
Answer: A special hearing aid was installed in his helmet, piping sound from his bad ear to his good one.
Song: "I Hear You Knockin'," by Dave Edmunds
#51
Realm: TV/MOVIES/GAMES
Question: Name the fictitious games played in 1) "Bang the Drum Solwly," and 2) the "Piece of the Action" "Star Trek."
Answer: 1) TEGWAR (The Exciting Game Without Any Rules), and 2) Phisbin.
Song: "Games," by Redeye
#52
Realm: COMICS
Question: Who is Janet van Dyne's chauffeur?
Answer: The Whirlwind
Song: "Windy," by the Association
#53
Realm: TV
Question: What do the following performers, among others, have in common: Bob Hope, Dean Martin, the Beatles, and Walt Disney?
Answer: Each made their American TV debut on "The Ed Sullivan Show."
Song: "Love Grows," by the Edison Lighthouse
#54
Realm: BASEBALL
Question: Only three different major league pitchers have led their league in BOTH strikeouts AND walks in the same season. Name 'em.
Answer: Bob Feller ('38, '41); Bob Turley ('54); and Nolan Ryan ('76-'78).
Song: "For Emily, Wherever I May Find Her," by Simon & Garfunkel
#55
Realm: MOVIES, Honorary Pre-Med Question
Question: From "The Muppet Movie," what exactly does an electronic cerebractomy do?
Answer: It turns the brain to guacamole!
Song: "Tijuana Taxi," by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass
#56
Realm: REVERSE QUESTION
Question: Time to identify another trivia passage. And the question is: in "The Chipmunk Song," what did Alvin want for Xmas?
Answer: "I just want a hula hoop." Actuality: "Sleeper."
#57
Realm: SPORTS-- the compulsary Pros from Dover subrealm
Question: Jack Nicklaus' accomplishments are unmatched in golf. But aside from them, there is something about the mechanics of Jack's swing which sets him apart from an estimated 95% of all golfers. What is it?
Answer: Jack uses the rare INTERLOCKING grip.
Song: "Hang On Sloopy," by the McCoys
#58
Realm: MISCELLANEOUS-- SINGALONG
Question: From George Carlin's "Wonderful WINO" routines, sing the Kansas City Boys' big hit, "My Baby's Dead."
Answer: "My baby's dead (wee-ooh) / Got hit by a train (wee-ooh) / Big ol' train / Gonna get that train."
Song: "Up Your Nose," by Gabe Kaplan
#59
Realm: MOVIES-- 3-POINT PLAY
Question: Not only do we have a "Wizard of Oz" question for you, it's a three-point play! We all know that if Bert Lahr just had courage, he could face any situation. Would he get troubled by a rhinocerous? Imposserous. But what would he do to 1) a hippopotamus; 2) an elephant; and 3) a brontosaurus? Any 2 = 1 point; all 3 = 2 points.
Answer: 1) Thrash 'im from top to bottomus; 2) wrap 'im up in celephant; 3) show him who's king of the forest.
Song: "The Lion Sleeps Tonight," by the Tokens
#60
Realm: MYSTERY CATEGORY!
Question: In what fictitious locale would you be if you looked around and saw that: despite a population of only 48, TWO local newspapers were on sale-- the Far-Flung Flyer and (our favorite) the Picayune Intelligence; the local high school's colors are pomegranate and puce; and most of the local folks did their banking at the Farmers' and Swineherds' National Bank? Where are you?
Answer: In Frostbite Falls, Minnesota, home of Rocky and Bullwinkle!
Song: "I Know a Place," by Petula Clark
#61
Realm: ADVERTISING-- SINGALONG
Question: Sing the Mr. Clean jingle.
Answer: "Mr. Clean gets rid of dirt and grease and grime in just a minute, Mr. Clean will clean your whole house, and everything that's in it, Mr. Clean, Mr. Clean, Mr. Clean."
Song: "Leader of the Laundromat," by the Detergents
#62
Realm: TV
Question: From "F Troop," give us the hometowns of the 3 main characters.
Answer: O'Rourke was said to be from both Steubenville and Canton, Ohio (so we accept either one); Agarn was from Passaic, New Jersey; and Capt. Parmenter was one of the Philadelphia Parmenters.
Song: "Cowboys to Girls," by the Intruders
#63
Realm: MOVIES
Question: From "Dr. Strangelove," to whom will Peter Sellers (as Group Capt. Lionel Mandrake) have to answer, if Keenan Wynn does as Peter Sellers says?
Answer: The Coca-Cola Company.
Song: "Denise," by Randy & the Rainbows
#64
Realm: FOOTBALL-- the Jim Baldwin Memorial Question
Question: Three different men hold the game, season, and career records for fumbles in the NFL. Who are they?
Answer: Len Dawson (fumbled 7 times in one game for K.C. in '64); Dan Pastorini (had 17 with Houston in '73); and Roman Gabriel (105 while playing for L.A. and Philadelphia).
Song: "I Can't Let Go," by the Hollies
#65
Realm: MOVIES
Question: In "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," Senex tells us why he married Wysteria by way of giving us some sound advice. What does he specifically advise one NOT to do?
Answer: Never fall in love during a total eclipse.
Song: "I'll Never Fall in Love Again," by Dionne Warwicke
#66
Realm: ADVERTISING
Question: Simply, what are Converse All-Stars?
Answer: "Limousines for the feet," of course.
Song: "Hi-Heel Sneakers," by Jose Feliciano
#67
Realm: ADVERTISING
Question: Speaking of sneaks, we're sure you've owned a pair of P.F. Flyers at one time or another. What does the "P.F." stand for?
Answer: Posture Foundation.
Song: "Walk a Mile in My Shoes," by Joe South
#68
Realm: MOVIES, 3-POINT PLAY
Question: From "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," NOT counting newscasts, scenes from which 3 programs appear on Richard Dreyfuss' TV? Any two get you one point; all three are good for 2.
Answer: A "Duck Dodgers" cartoon; a scene from "Days of Our Lives"; and the parting of the Red Sea from the movie "The Ten Commandments."
Song: "Telstar," by the Tornadoes
#69
Realm: REVERSE QUESTION
Question: This one's a bit tough, but for one point identify the source of the clip we're about to play. And for another point, tell us what it says on the marble stand in "Big Bad John."
Answer: "At the bottom of this mine lies a big, BIG man....Big John." Actuality: "War of the Worlds" (the radio version; i.e., the original)
#70
Realm: TV (SUBREALM: Awful TV Shows)
Question: In the fall of '74, Theresa Graves starred as a black policewoman in the all-too-forgettable "Get Christie Love!" The PROMOS for the show explained that Christie had three things going for her. What were they?
Answer: "Beauty, brains, and a badge!"
Song: "Gonna Get Along Without You Now," by Patience and Prudence
#71
Realm: MISCELLANEOUS-- WILLIAMSIANA
Question: As you drive from Williamstown to Boston via Route 2, there are two towns you pass through TWICE-- i.e., you enter, then leave, then re-enter. One is Orange, which you encounter about halfway. Which is the other?
Answer: North Adams (which you leave and re-enter around the hairpin turn).
Song: "Town Without Pity," by Gene Pitney
#72
Realm: MOVIES
Question: From "Star Wars," when Ben saw side-by-side footprints, how did he know the tracks were NOT made by sandpeople?
Answer: Sandpeople always travel single file to CONCEAL THEIR NUMBERS.
Song: "Walkin' in the Sand," by the Shangri-La's
#73
Realm: BASEBALL
Question: There's no one on base, and there are no errors on the play, nor does any fielder obstruct or interfere with the runner. Name the two ways a batter may reach third (before the next batter gets to the plate).
Answer: 1) Hit a triple; or 2) have a fielder throw his glove at the ball.
Song: "Beach Baby," by First Class
#74
Realm: TV
Question: From "Happy Days," the Fonz has worked his way up to where he occasionally dates the entire Aloha Pussycats. But he wasn't always as talented-- he had to progress in this field. Name the individual, the duo, and the trio of girls the Fonz has dated in the past.
Answer: Paula Petralunga, the Polaski Twins, and the Hooper Triplets.
Song: "My Girl," by the Temptations
#75
Realm: BASKETBALL
Question: Who holds the single-game scoring record in the new Madison Square Garden?
Answer: Carol Blazejewski (BLAZH-uh-ZHOO-skee).
Song: "Suffragette City," by David Bowie
#76
Realm: MOVIES
Question: The last scene of "Singin' in the Rain" shows Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds kissing in front of... what?
Answer: A billboard advertising "Singin' in the Rain" (starring Don Lockwood and Kathy Selden).
Song: "Walkin' in the Rain," by Jay & the Americans
#77
Realm: TV (SUBREALM: Game Shows)
Question: From "The $20,000 Pyramid," what is the one thing the clue-giver must do before one can start to play The Big Pyramid?
Answer: Place his/her hands in the straps on the sides of the chair.
Song: "Needles and Pins," by the Searchers (replacing "Penetration" by the Pyramids)
#78
Realm: MOVIES
Question: From "Animal Crackers," what is the exact name of Captain Geoffrey T. Spaulding's lawyers?
Answer: Hungadunga, Hungadunga, Hungadunga, Hungadunga, & McCormick.
Song: "I Fought the Law," by the Bobby Fuller Four
#79
Realm: COMICS
Question: From "Dick Tracy," how are both the Space Coupe and the single-passenger air cars powered?
Answer: Magnetism!
Song: "Theme from 'Peter Gunn'," by Henry Mancini
#80
Realm: MOVIES
Question: At one point in "The Flim-Flam Man," George C. Scott explains his educational background to Michael Sarrazin, citing his self-conferred M.B.S.C.S.D.D. degree. What do the initials M.B.S.C.S.D.D. stand for?
Answer: Master of Back Stabbin', Cork Screwin', and Dirty Dealin'.
Song: "When Will I See You Again," by the Three Degrees
#81
Realm: ADVERTISING-- SINGALONG
Question: Sing the Score Hair Tonic song.
Answer: "I used to play the greaseball when I was just a kid, Too young to see that Score is the only one for me. Mix it with a little water / And your hair holds like it oughterrr. Oh baby, that's the Score (thrice). BaBaBaBaBaBaBaBa Baby, that's the Score."
Song: "Hair," by the Cowsills
#82
Realm: MOVIES
Question: According to Rhett at the party at Twelve Oaks, what are the only three things the South has?
Answer: Cotton, slaves, and arrogance.
Song: "Tower of Strength," by Gene McDaniels
#83
Realm: MISCELLANEOUS-- 3-POINT PLAY
Question: In 1964, the Beatles recorded more songs which reached the Top 20 of Billboard's Hot 100 than any other group or artist. Who holds that distinction for each year from 1965 through 1969? There are five different groups or artists; identifying three will earn you one point; getting all five is worth two points.
Answer: Herman's Hermits ('65); the Beatles ('66); the Monkees ('67); Aretha Franklin ('68); and Creedence Clearwater Revival ('69).
Song: "Rubberband Man," by the Spinners
(NOTE: The Beatles had the absurd total of fifteen Top 20 singles in 1964 (and another 15 from #21 and downwards), thanks to a sizeable back catalogue to draw from when they hit the United States. Herman's Hermits, the godfathers of grunge, had 7, those Beatles returned with 6, the Monkees annoyed their critics with 6, Aretha Franklin belted out 7, and Creedence choogled five.)
#84
Realm: TV
Question: Quinn Martin is famous for shows like "The FBI," "12 O'Clock High," and "The Streets of San Francisco," among others. Even if you miss the opening and closing credits, you can always tell you're watching a QM production. How?
Answer: There are always four Roman-numeraled acts, plus an epilogue.
Song: "Act Naturally," by the Beatles
#85
Realm: FOOTBALL
Question: Everyone knows that in 1977, Dave Jennings set the N.Y. Giants' team record for most punts in a season. Whose record did he break?
Answer: Tom Landry's.
Song: "Solitary Man," by Neil Diamond
#86
Realm: REVERSE QUESTION
Question: For one point, identify the following passage; for another, tell us to whom the girl belongs in "Come a Little Bit Closer."
Answer: "She belongs to Bad Man Jose." Actuality: "The Wild, Wild West."
#87
Realm: COMICS
Question: From "Peanuts," when Woodstock opened his eyes wide to pretend he was an owl, he soon closed them because it hurt. How did Snoopy explain this?
Answer: Woodstock "let too much light inside his head."
Song: "Doctor My Eyes," by Jackson Browne
#88
Realm: TV
Question: We all remember numerous Bat-villains, but two of the most infamous were played by more than one person. Name the two actors who played the Riddler, and name the three actresses who played the Catwoman.
Answer: Frank Gorshin and John Astin; Julie Newmar, Lee Meriwether, and Eartha Kitt.
Song: "Batman Theme," by the Marketts
#89
Realm: WILLIAMSIANA
Question: There is a movie which is so close to the hearts of Williams people everywhere that a copy of the original manuscript is kept in the Chapin Library. What is this movie?
Answer: "The Graduate." (Williams is the small Eastern college that Dustin Hoffman is coming home from-- he's even wearing purple and gold!)
Song: "The Purple People Eater," by Sheb Wooley
#90
Realm: MOVIES
Question: Speaking of movies and Williams, our own John Sayles' "Return of the Secaucus Seven" has some great scenes, including the one at the bus stop-- but do you recall the name of the stop?
Answer: "6000 Salad Bowls."
Song: "Bus Stop," by the Hollies
(NOTE: Before moving on to lesser glories, John Sayles was beloved in Williams Trivia history for providing the winning answer in the first-ever overtime tiebreaker contest, in May, 1972.)
#91
Realm: COMICS
Question: What do the Lady Dorma, most of the Guardians of the Universe, and Shadow Lass of the Legion of Super-Heroes have in common?
Answer: They all possess blue skin.
Song: "Blue Moon," by the Marcels
#92
Realm: TV
Question: As we all know, "Saturday Night Live" has gone through many changes in the five years it's been on. Who is the only member of the current cast who has been on the show since its inception?
Answer: Don Pardo!
Song: "Another Saturday Night," by Sam Cooke
(NOTE: Don Pardo was the show's announcer.)
#93
Realm: ADVERTISING
Question: What exactly is NyQuil? And we need 6 adjectives and one adjective phrase, please.
Answer: It's the Sniffling, Sneezing, Coughing, Aching, Stuffy-Head, Fever, So-You-Can-Rest medicine.
Song: "Midnight Confessions," by the Grass Roots 94. Who are the principal, janitor, and chem. teacher at Riverdale High?
Answer: Mr. Weatherbee, Mr. Svensen, and Mr. Flutesnoot, respectively.
Song: "Jingle Jangle," by the Archies
#95
Realm: MOVIES
Question: In "American Graffiti," everyone knows that Steve Bolander had fuzzy dice hanging from his mirror. What did Bob Falfa hang from the mirror of his black '65 Chevy?
Answer: A skull.
Song: "Rock Around the Clock," by Bill Haley & the Comets
(NOTE: The fuzzy dice made a reappearance in George Lucas' next film, "Star Wars." Look for Chewy to bump his head on them.)
#96
Realm: REVERSE QUESTION
Question: You will have the length of the following trivia "actuality" to identify it and tell us what the words from "Guantanamera" mean.
Answer: The words mean "I am a truthful man from the land of the palm trees." Actuality: "The Time Machine."
(NOTE: The 5/72 tiebreaker answer given by John Sayles (see Question #90's Note) was to provide the last line of dialogue from "The Time Machine.")
#97
Realm: TV
Question: From "The Odd Couple," who can Oscar always ask out as a last resort?
Answer: Crazy Rhoda Zimmerman!
Song: "Skinny Legs And All," by Joe Tex
#98
Realm: ADVERTISING-- SINGALONG
Question: Sing the song which explains the proper procedure for consuming an Oreo cookie.
Answer: "Do you know exactly how to eat an Oreo? Well, to do it, you unscrew it very fast, 'Cause the kid'll eat the middle of an Oreo first And save the chocolate cookie outsides for last."
Song: "Don't say Nothin' Bad About My Baby," by the Cookies
#99
Realm: TV
Question: What is the name of the organization for which Herman Munster works?
Answer: Gateman, Goodbury & Graves (morticians).
Song: "Rock 'n Roll Music," by Chuck Bury (Berry)
#100
Realm: MOVIES
Question: What Academy Award-nominated actor made an early film appearance as Boo Radley in "To Kill a Mockingbird"?
Answer: Robert Duvall.
Song: "Me and You and a Dog Named Boo," by Lobo
#101
Realm: COMICS
Question: Marvel Super-Heroes never go anywhere without descriptive adjectives in front of their names. For example, it's always the AMAZING Spider-Man and the INCREDIBLE Hulk. What adjectives go with 1) Iron Man; 2) Ant-Man; and 3) The Inhumans?
Answer: 1) Invincible; 2) Astonishing; and 3) Uncanny (which they share with the X-Men).
Song: "Lady Marmalade," by LaBelle
#102
Realm: BASEBALL
Question: Who is the only SWITCH-HITTER to win the American League MVP award since Mickey Mantle?
Answer: Vida Blue!
Song: "Smokin' in the Boys' Room," by Brownsville Station
(NOTE: A cherished trick question, since Vida Blue's .118 batting average from both sides of the plate probably had somewhat less to do with his MVP award than his 24-8 record, 1.82 ERA, 301 strikeouts, or other exceptional pitching stats in 1971.)
#103
Realm: MISCELLANEOUS 2-PARTER
Question: Which individial has made the most appearances on 1) the cover of Time, and 2) the cover of TV Guide?
Answer: Richard Nixon and Lucille Ball, respectively.
Song: "The Cover of the 'Rolling Stone'," by Dr. Hook
#104
Realm: MOVIES, 3-POINT PLAY
Question: From "A Day at the Races," what four ways does Groucho delay the race until Top Hat is ready to run? You'll get one point if you tell us three, and two points if you know all four.
Answer: 1) He puts harness soap under the saddles; 2) he sets up a fan to blow hats onto the track; 3) he directs cars onto the track; and 4) he moves the rail to divert the horses.
Song: "The Horse," by Cliff Nobles & Co.
#105
Realm: FOOTBALL
Question: A 16th-round draft choice from the U. of Hawaii holds the NFL career record for most playoff appearances. Who is he?
Answer: Larry Cole (Dallas, 26).
Song: "Nobody But Me," by the Human Beinz
#106
Realm: ADVERTISING-- Audio Question
Question: The following four songs were used in ad campaigns during the '70s. Listen, then tell us the products involved.
Answer: Respectively: Kodak, Plymouth Arrow, Ma Bell, and Heinz Ketchup.
Song: "Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye," by the Casinos
(NOTE: The song clips were "The Times of Your Life" by Paul Anka; "Me and My Arrow" by Nilsson; unknown; and "Anticipation" by Carly Simon.)
#107
Realm: TV
Question: Exactly when did Dan Rather FIRST come to national prominence?
Answer: He was the CBS bureau chief in Dallas when JFK was shot.
Song: "Telephone Man," by Meri Wilson
#108
Realm: COMICS
Question: What do Tomar-Re, Katma Tui and Abin Sur have in common?
Answer: (Like Hal Jordan,) they all wear the jade and jet of the Green Lantern Corps!!
Song: "Shame Shame," by the Magic Lanterns
(NOTE: There are Green Lanterns on many planets in many galaxies. Hal Jordan became our Green Lantern when Abin Sur's ship crashed on Earth. Mortally wounded, Sur's last act was to send a power surge from his ring to locate one who was "pure of heart" to replace him as a Green Lantern. The surge located Jordan.)
#109
Realm: Sports (SUBREALM: Semi-Trashsports)
Question: From "Roller Derby," what are the three qualifications of actions for calling off a jam?
Answer: 1) You must be the lead jammer; 2) You must have both feet on the ground; and 3) You must place your hands on your hips.
Song: "Don't Worry Baby," by the Beach Boys
#110
Realm: MISCELLANEOUS-- WILLIAMSIANA-- 3-POINT PLAY!
Question: What are the four times Williams is mentioned in "The Preppie Handbook"? Any 3 = 1; all 4 = 2 pts.
Answer: 1) School songs quiz section; 2) "2nd Twenty of Most Preppy Schools"; 3) Prep Yearbook entry "Waiting on Williams"; 4) Mention of Wms-Amherst Football Game.
Song: "26 Miles," by the Four Preps
#111
Realm: BASEBALL
Question: Who hit the first World Series home run in Yankee Stadium?
Answer: Casey Stengel. (1923-- an inside-the-park job, too.)
Song: "I Can See For Miles," by the Who
#112
Realm: MOVIES
Question: We have Gene ask his Movies "In Common" question.
Answer: In each case, the latter reconstructed the role of the former.
Song: "Do It Again," by the Beach Boys
FINAL PAGE!!!!!!
(NOTE: At a pre-arranged time, sometime around 7:15 or 7:30, Grape Nehi jumped to this page. In other words, these questions were pre-programmed as the final nine of the contest, regardless of how far into the preceding 112 they'd gotten. It is no longer known at what point the cutoff was made.)
#F1
Realm: MISCELLANEOUS-- The Mortified Mother Memorial Question
Question: Who said, "Some times when I look at all my children, I say to myself, "(blank), you should have remained a virgin"?
Answer: Ms. Lillian (Carter).
Song: "Little Children," by Billy J. Kramer & the Dakotas
#F2
Realm: REVERSE QUESTION
Question: Here's the last one to identify. And while you're at it, tell us the first two things you do to get to Indian Lake.
Answer: "You take a bus marked 'Lakewood Drive,' then you keep on ridin' 'til you're out of the city." Actuality: "The Manchurian Candidate."
#F3
Realm: BASEBALL
Question: At the start of the 1981 season, Earl Weaver nicknamed his pitching staff. What does he call each of his starters?
Answer: Flanagan is Cy Young ('79); Palmer is Cy Old ('73, '75 and '76); Stone is Cy Present ('80); and McGregor is Cy Future.
Song: "Itchycoo Park," by the Small Faces
#F4
Realm: ADVERTISING-- SINGALONG
Question: Sing the Almond Joy-Mounds song.
Answer: "Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don't, Peter-Paul Almond Joy's got nuts, Mounds don't. Almond Joy's got real milk chocolate; munchy nuts and coconut too. Mounds got deep dark chocolate and chewy coconut-- ooh! Because: sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don't!"
Song: "The Candy Man," by Sammy Davis Jr.
#F5
Realm: MOVIES
Question: From "On the Waterfront," what two things happen at a union meeting after you stand up to make a motion?
Answer: (You stand up, you make a motion...) The lights go out, then YOU go out.
Song: "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia," by Vicki Lawrence
#F6
Realm: COMICS
Question: From "Doonesbury," when Mark Slackmeyer's father is appointed to Reagan's economic advisory committee, he calls Mark home to gloat, and to once again disparage his son's presumably low ambition in life. At one point, he even says, " I can't understand it, you had all the same advantages as..." Who?
Answer: David Stockman.
Song: "House of the Rising Sun," by Frijid Pink
#F7
Realm: MOVIES
Question: From "The Maltese Falcon," how does the Fat Man describe himself to Bogie as the two sit down in the hotel?
Answer: "(I can see you're a man who likes to talk. I'll tell you right out...) I'm a man who likes talking to a man who likes to talk."
#F8
Realm: BOXING
Question: (Be careful.) All we want you to do is name the last heavyweight boxer to retire undefeated.
Answer: Ed "Too Tall" Jones (who was 6-0 in 1980).
Song: "Walk Tall," by the 2 of Clubs
(NOTE: Ed "Too Tall" Jones had a far more successful athletic career as a defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1970's.)
#F9
Realm: THE LAST QUESTION-- TV
Question: Walter Cronkite did it by saying, "And that's the way it is." How did Ted Baxter, Jane Curtin, and the late, lamented Charles Rocket sign off their respective newscasts?
Answer: Baxter: "Good night and good news"; Curtin: "Good night and have a pleasant tomorrow"; Rocket: "Good night and watch out."
Song: "The Last Time," by the Rolling Stones
(NOTE: Baxter was the newscaster on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show." Curtin was the "Weekend Update" newscaster who DIDN'T squelch her "Saturday Night Live" career by saying "fuck" on the air; Rocket was.)