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Ann B. Davis Number 9 Popular Culture Tournament

Tossups for Win a Gerbil with Tad Hamilton by

Mark Coen, Sarah Coen, Dwight Kidder and Kenny Peskin

FIRST PERIOD – Jackpot scoring in effect

1. He played American Bandstand associate producer Michael Brooks on the NBC show American Dreams. (*) That led to a return to regular TV with the WB offering Run of the House. Unlike his roles on Brotherly Love or as Nell Carter's foster son on Give Me a Break, neither of his recent characters uses his real first name. For 10 points--name this TV actor who put "whoa" in the small screen lexicon by playing Joey Russo on Blossom.

Answer: Joey Lawrence

2. Opened in May 1905, it also hosted air shows, including the 1910 International Aviation Tournament. Ruffian, an undefeated filly who broke down in a 1975 race, (*) is buried in its infield. Named for the first president of the American Jockey Club, its best known race, also named for him, a place where Point Given and Funny Cide lost their bids for immortality. For 10 points--name this New York track home to the final leg of horse racing's Triple Crown.

Answer: Belmont Park

3. The shortest of its 18 songs, "Cage & Aquarium" clocks in at just one minute ten seconds. "Kiss Me, Son of God" (*) originally appeared on their EP (She Was A) Hotel Detective. "They’ll Need a Crane" discusses divorce in the demolition of a house. And "Ana Ng," the first single from it, is about a woman the singer will probably never meet. Such is the line up on--for 10 points--what 1988 album, the second by They Might Be Giants?

Answer: Lincoln

4. Shaun Brumder changes his life when he discovers the book Straight Jacket on a beach. He plans to go to Stanford (*) to study at the feet of its author, Marcus Skinner, but hits a snag when his counselor sends a transcript with the wrong test scores and he gets rejected. Shaun's drugged-out brother Lance agrees to take him to Palo Alto to argue his way in. So goes--for 10 points--what 2002 movie starring Tom Hanks' son Colin and Jack Black?

Answer: Orange County

5. Developed by Saul and Bruce Katz and sold out of their van, their corporate magazine Feat began publishing in 2001. Its website claims it's the shoe choice for U.S. Presidents, (*) and for Jack Nicklaus, who helped design a golf shoe for them. In 1985, the company published a book on fitness walking to aid its ProWalker line. For 10 points--name this company, developers of Walking Pump and the DresSports lines.

Answer: Rockport Shoes or The Rockport Company, LLC

6. Their three regular season losses came to DePaul, St. John's, and Villanov(10) They won the Big East after being taken to overtime by Syracuse (*) in the final. They posted a 37-36 win over SMU in the first round of the NCAA tournament, then beat UNLV, Dayton, and Kentucky before downing Houston in the final. For 10 points--name this 1983-84 NCAA men's Division I basketball title team, captained by Gene Smith, but led in scoring by Patrick Ewing.

Answer: Georgetown University

7. He lost two fingers when working as a meat packer, but still learned to play guitar while in the Navy during World War II. He had a string of minor hits in the US up to his 1974 (*) recording retirement. In 1979, he did a commercial for his All My Best greatest hits album, which then sold 4 million copies. Best known for "Indian Love Song," name--for 10 points--this yodeling country musician whose music also apparently kills Martians.

Answer: Otis Dewey "Silm" Whitman

SECOND PERIOD – Unlimited Guessing on Completed Tossups

8. The 1914 edition of this film was an early director's credit for Cecil B. DeMille. The 1921 version put Fatty Arbuckle in the title role. It was remade again in 1935 and 1945. (*) The 1985 version keeps the basic plot – man must spend a lot of money to inherit even more, and must do so secretly - in this case having 30 days to spend $30 million to inherit $300 million. Such are the versions of--for 10 points--what film that, in 1985, starred Richard Pryor.

Answer: Brewster's Millions

9. While it won its 19th Emmy in 2003, its creator and host had to publicly ask for $5 million to keep it on the air. It is carried by 85 percent of its network's affiliates, but fails to rank in the top 10 children's shows (*) given its narrow audience. Produced by GPN/Nebraska and WNED, the public appeal did get the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to kick in enough money for four new episodes. For 10 points--name this PBS program hosted by LeVar Burton?

Answer: Reading Rainbow

10. Born in Maine, he started a lithography business in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1860. An interest in children (*) led him to publish and write several books on education, including four books on teaching colors. While he died in 1911, the company named for him grew thanks to his interest in games. Name--for 10 points--this man whose company, now part of Hasbro, brought the world games such as Twister, The Game of Life, and Candy Land.

Answer: Milton Bradley

11. A hotel in north Hollywood bears her name, was built by her real estate developer husband Fillmore Crank. First appearing on the big screen in 1950's DOA, (*) she had a short stint with MGM. 1956 was her high-water mark, so to speak, given her starring roles in films including Curucu and It Conquered the World. A fave of Roger Corman, name--for 10 points--this B movie actress, an MST3K staple with films including Gunslinger and Swamp Diamonds.

Answer: Beverly Garland

12. An archeological dig and a reticent plastics company halted construction of PaeTec Stadium, preventing owner Frank DuRoss (*) from getting this team to move up a level for the coming season. Their three league titles include a shutout of Hershey in 2001 and wins over the Minnesota Thunder. They also took the 1999 US Open Cup by beating the Colorado Rapids 2-0. Name, For 10 points--this New York state-based A-League soccer franchise.

Answer: Rochester Raging Rhinos (accept city or nickname)

13. Inspired by Eric Clapton’s love of sweets, its lyrics mostly come from the inside of a box of chocolates. It also references the state of Clapton’s teeth (*) before the title treat. "Creme tangerine and montelimat/ A ginger sling with a pineapple heart/ A coffee dessert-- yes you know it's good news/ But you'll have to have them all pulled out/ After the," For 10 points--what, according to the Beatles song from The White Album?

Answer: Savoy Truffle

14. Since 1980, this city has had four serial killers, a vigilante called The Pacifier, two serial rapists, and a Satanically-inspired criminal (*) called The Desecrator. Not surprisingly, it also has six sanitaria. Businesses include Alamain Industries and Basic Black, a fashion house that was a cover for the International Security Alliance. You'd find all this, plus the Blake, Deveraux, Walker, and Bradford families in--for 10 points--what city setting for Days of Our Lives?

Answer: Salem

THIRD PERIOD – No special rules in effect

15. Among the pieces in his bibliography are prefaces to two books on sake [sahk-AY] and a history of fireworks. A loss to George Bush in horseshoes prompted him to uncover the will to win (*), spawning his 1990 book The X Factor. At his death, he was working on a book on explorer Ernest Shackleton, but did not plan to recreate the trip. For 10 points--name this actor, writer, and "participatory journalist" whose 1963 stint as Detroit Lions QB became his book Paper Lion.

Answer: George Plimpton

16. His 2003 debut album was promoted by Champs Sports, who showed videos and gave away songs to customers. (*) It also samples Cedric the Entertainer on Grown Ass Man. He gained attention for his work on the remixes of Batter Up, Rock the Mic and Welcome to Atlanta, but broke out as a member of the St. Lunatics. Name, For 10 points--this rapper behind Murphy's Law, who raps with Nelly and P. Diddy on Shake Ya Tailfeather.

Answer: Murphy Lee

17. He went to work for a newspaper in Hong Kong at 16, and from that and later work in Asia he likely met General Chang. Chang's offer to open China's media to his company (*) spurs his plan, though his ego gets the best of him when his newspaper Tomorrow prematurely prints stories about the sinking of the HMS Devonshire. For 10 points--name this head of CMGN played by Jonathan Pryce, James Bond's nemesis in Tomorrow Never Dies.

Answer: Elliott Carver

18. 2002 saw her set records at the Falmouth Mile and the Drake Relays and a fifth place on the short course of the World Cross Country Championships. (*) A four time athlete of the year for her collegiate conference, that award is now named for her. She models a bit, but is best known commercially for a Nike ad where she outruns a chainsaw-wielding baddie. Name, For 10 points--this American middle-distance runner who starred at Wisconsin.

Answer: Suzy Favor Hamilton

19. Believing his partner Anna Grant was dead, he irrationally pursued her killer, the traitor Bartholomew, (*) only to find that Anna is both alive and Bartholomew, leading him to kill her, and sabotage the resistance on Earth. This nearly led to his capture by Servalan, until his rescue by Liberator's teleport. For 10 points--name this otherwise emotionally cold computer criminal that became second in command and then leader of Blake's Seven.

Answer: Kerr Avon

20. It premiered in the 1948 offering The Comic Strips of Television, but didn't get a regular slot until 1961. 38 of its 39 episodes led its self-named ABC cartoon, which aired in the 1969-70 season. (*) Created by Bill Scott and Jay Ward, supporting characters included Inspector Fenwick and his daughter Nell, Snidley Whiplash and Horse. Name--for 10 points--this cartoon featuring a dim-witted Mountie later turned into a 1999 film starring Brendan Frasier.

Answer: Dudley Do-Right

21. It's the name of the Bee Gee's first UK number one single. The Arena Football team named for it lost the 1994 semis to Orlando and then folded. (*) The main campus of its state university has teams in the Atlantic-10 and Hockey East. TV shows set in it include Townies and Two Guys and a Girl. Name--for 10 points--this state which has a city or town represented in each tossup answer in this pack (expect this one).

Answer: Massachusetts

EXTRAS

22. Molly Gunn loses her parents in a plane crash, but is provided for given her trust fund and her dad’s collection of guitars. When the trust’s manager skips town with the money, Molly has to work. (*) She becomes a nanny for Ray Schliene, whose hypochondria and nanny abuse is at least partially fueled by her father’s vegetative state. The two bond, not surprisingly, in--for 10 points--what 2003 film starring Dakota Fanning as Ray and Brittney Murphy as Molly?

Answer: Uptown Girls

23. The first trade in club history sent Dave Tomlinson to Winnipeg for Jason Cirone. Their first win was a 2-0 affair, with goals from Scott Levins and Tom Fitzgerald. (*) In their first season they earned 74 points, the most ever for a first-year team. Their first playoff run, in 1996, saw them make the Stanley Cup finals, only to lose to Colorado. Name--for 10 points--this NHL franchise whose early stars included Jon Vanbiesbrouck and Scott Mellanby.

Answer: Florida Panthers (accept location or nickname)

24. Two answers NOT required. One became a subsidiary of Birdseye, while the other was founded by Harry Warehime. The latter actually created the former to better serve the Pittsburgh market and to be closer to the potato crop. This separation allowed for diversification, and for the original company to return to its primary product – pretzels. Give, For 10 points--the confusingly same name of these snack food manufacturers, based in two towns 127 miles apart.

Answer: Snyder's (of Hanover and of Berlin)

Ann B. Davis Number 9 Popular Culture Tournament

Bonuses for Win a Gerbil with Tad Hamilton by

Mark Coen, Sarah Coen, Dwight Kidder and Kenny Peskin

1. 40-30-20-10-1. Name the food product.

40: It contains water, so if placed in a microwave, it will eventually boil.

30: As part of his contract with the Toby Tyler Circus, Kirk Jones is entitled to an unlimited supply of these items.

20: Manufacturers of the machine required to create them include Echols, Hatsuyuki, and Swan. Pretty much any sugar syrup manufacturer's product can be used.

10: One toy version to make these treats was in the shape of Snoopy's dog house.

1: If you're looking for this at the fairgrounds, look for signs marked Snow-Cones or Shaved Ice, or Sno-Balls

Answer: snow cones (accept: Hawaiian Shaved Ice, Shaved Ice, Sno-Balls, Shaver, or Ice balls)

2. Given the 2004 bench coach for a team, name the team for 10 points each.

(10) Ron Wotus

Answer: San Francisco Giants (accept either)

(10) Kirk Gibson

Answer: Detroit Tigers (accept either)

(10) Jim Riggleman

Answer: Los Angeles Dodgers (accept either)

3. Answer the following about the past year in the TV career of Gary Cole, for 10 points each:

(10) Cole signed on as "Bingo" Bob Russell on this show, succeeding in a position previously held by Tim Matheson.

Answer: The West Wing

(10) Cole guested as Konner, a marshal new to the Miami office on this ABC series now on hiatus.

Answer: Karen Sisco

(10) In addition to the lead on Harvey Birdman, Cole also lends his voice to the father of the main character on this Disney cartoon.

Answer: Kim Possible

4. IMDB's keyword feature enjoys less quality control than , and as a result several categories only exist to qualify one category. For 10 points each, given one such category, name the 2003 film which is the only one in the category.

(10) hit-with shovel

Answer: Holes

(10) black-man-as-white-man

Answer: The Human Stain

(10) bitten-out-tongue

Answer: Kill Bill Vol. 1

5. Nothing underscores the sanctity of marriage than the celebrity husbands who get their 15 minutes from their wives, either during the marriage or afterwards. On the sheet in front of you are five of the more entertaining examples from the past decade. For five each, and a bonus 5 for all, name these guys.

Answer:

(5) Larry Fortensky (Liz Taylor's #8)

(5) Eric Benet (Halie Berry's ex)

(5) Jason A. Alexander (winner of the "Be Married to Britney For a Day!" contest)

(5) Rick Solomon (former Mr. Shannen Doherty)

(5) Chris Judd (how could he compete with Ben Affleck's mighty teeth?)

6. Answer these musical questions for the stated.

(2) Who’s the black private dick who’s a sex machine to all the chicks?

Answer: Shaft

(Editor's Note: Shut Your Mouth)

(12) According to the OutKast song “Hey Ya!," what’s cooler than being cool?

Answer: Ice Cold

(8/8) In the Men at Work song "Down Under", when the singer asks the man from Brussels if he speaks his language, what does the man do and what does he give the singer?

Answer: Smiles, Vegemite Sandwich

7. In winning their 16 NBA titles, the Boston Celtics have beaten six different teams, which is very useful for bonus purposes. For five each, name those six teams that have fallen to the Celts. Note that teams that moved count as one team for these purposes.

Answer: (accept either location or nickname with the exception of Los Angeles Lakers)

Los Angeles/Minneapolis Lakers

Houston Rockets

Phoenix Suns

Milwaukee Bucks

St. Louis Hawks

San Francisco Warriors

8. For 10 points each, name the neighborhood of Springfield given clues from The Simpsons.

(10) When the Itchy and Scratchy parade veers into this downtrodden section of town, Bart meets Chester J. Lampwick, the man who invented cartoon violence and Itchy and Scratchy.

Answer: Bumtown

(10) This New Jersey city has a “little" version in Springfield, as Lisa discovers when she tries to take the bus to see the Treasures of Isis exhibit at the Springfield Museum.

Answer: Newark

(10) In Treehouse of Horror XII, the family runs afoul of a fortune teller in this generic sounding enclave, “where hardworking immigrants dream of becoming lazy overfed Americans."

Answer: Ethnictown

9. For the stated, answer these questions on pre-Oscar honors for 2003 films.

(5) He earned best Oscar nods from film critic societies from New York to San Francisco and the National Society of Film Critics for his turn in Lost in Translation.

Answer: Bill Murray

(14) This director of The Last Samurai was given kudos by the National Board of Review, but was snubbed for a Director’s Guild nomination.

Answer: Edward Zwick

(11) While Lost in Translation is a fave this year, the National Society of Film Critics and the Seattle Film Critics Awards named this film about the life of Harvey Pekar as their top choice.

Answer: American Splendor

10. Team, you have the option of identifying the NFL team based on the Tuesday Morning Quarterback epithet for 10 points each, or from an explanation of them for 3 points each, and a bonus 1 if you get all three. CHOOSE NOW.

(10) The Typos

(3) The Typos, because their new all-black uniforms look like a printing press malfunctioned

Answer: Atlanta Falcons (accept either)

(10) The Daxiongmao

(3) The Daxiongmao, Mandarin for panda

Answer: Chicago Bears (accept either)

(10) Les Mouflons

(3) Les Mouflons, named for a variety of European sheep.

Answer: St. Louis Rams (accept either)

11. For the stated, name these game shows hosted by Alex Trebek.

(5) Alex hosted the “classic" remake of this matching game show from 1987 to 1991.

Answer: Classic Concentration

(8) Alex hosted the original and first revival of this game show during the 1970s. Players answered questions and attempted to clear a board of numbers without throwing a bad combination.

Answer: High Rollers

(17) In the early 80s, he hosted this game show, where players sought to extinguish points of light based on telling if a celebrity had correctly answered a question.

Answer: Battlestars or The New Battlestars

12. Thanks to VH1 I’m beginning to love the ‘80s a little less, but the music is still good for questions. For 10 points each, name the ‘80s act from some of their top 10 hits.

(10) "Maneater", "I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do)", "Out of Touch"

Answer: Hall and Oates

(10) "High on You", "The Search is Over", "Burning Heart"

Answer: Survivor

(10) "Ladies Night", "Too Hot", "Joanna"

Answer: Kool and the Gang

13. Name these video games which recently ran into trouble, for 10 points each.

(10) Because he is not a signatory to the NFLPA licensing agreement, Lavar Arrington no longer appears by name in this popular EA Sports series.

Answer:    Madden NFL (any reasonable year allowed in the title, such as 2004)

(10) This stealth shooter left references to a website on several pieces of scenery in the game, but did not actually control the web location. A web entrepreneur filled them with porn links.

Answer: Rainbow Six 3

(10) A lawsuit aiming to ban this game was filed by a coalition of Haitian groups, objecting to this game’s "kill the Haitians" dialogue as a possible urge to genocide.

Answer: Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

14. Two things that should never go together: sitcoms and babies. Answer these questions on the deadly duo For 10 points each.

(10) In the current season alone, this sitcom baby entered a pageant that delayed Thanksgiving dinner and had a first birthday party where her cake is a male organ rather than a bunny.

Answer: Emma Geller

(10) This UPN sitcom’s problem may not be the toddler, but rather the casting of Dan Cortese as a shock jock trying to cope with being a daddy.

Answer: Rock Me Baby

(10) The best recent example of the problems in this genre is this 2002-03 CBS offering starring Adam Arkin and a talking toddler.

Answer: Baby Bob

15. For the stated, answer these questions on Seattle-based musicians.

(5) This band includes two former members of Mother Love Bone – Jeff Ament and Stone Gossard – and was originally known as Mookie Blaylock.

Answer: Pearl Jam

(15) This blues guitarist became a national name in 1986 when "Smoking Gun" off of his album Strong Persuader was a pop crossover hit, reaching number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Answer: Robert Cray

(10) This band’s slow, heavy sound inspired a range of grungers. Known for albums like Houdini and Stag, members of the group include Buzz Osborne and Dale Crover.

Answer: The Melvins

16. Lyra’s Oxford is a supplementary volume to this trilogy. For 10 points per answer:

(20) Name this trilogy, two of whose volumes are The Subtle Knife and The Golden Compass, and its author.

Answer: His Dark Materials, Philip Pullman

(10) One of the items bound with Lyra's Oxford is a postcard from Mary Malone, inventor of what device, also the title object of the third volume of the trilogy.

Answer: The Amber Spyglass

17. 40-30-20-10-1, name the actor from film.

(40) This person’s been on film all of their life, though for the early years it’s mostly family snapshots.

(30) The lone cinematography credit for him is 1969’s X-rated The Columbus of Sex, which he helped Ivan Reitman film while they were at McMaster University.

(20) Early roles include his playing the scientist who is trying to out Darryl Hannah as a mermaid in Splash and as John Candy’s security guard partner in Armed & Dangerous.

(10) He acted and wrote for Christopher Guest’s films Waiting for Guffman, Dog Show, and A Mighty Wind, and for playing Jim Levinstein’s dad in the American Pie movies.

(1) He played Eugene Levy in Josie and the Pussycats, though uncredited.

Answer: Eugene Levy

18. Ah, the 1990s, when for every Eddie George who won the Heisman there was a Charlie Ward. For 10 points each, name the 1990s Heisman winner from their less than stellar pro stats.

(10) He played seven seasons with Green Bay, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Cleveland, and Detroit. He threw 34 TD, 35 INTs and just over 6300 total yards.

Answer: Ty Detmer

(10) His first year with Chicago saw him earn 1074 yards and 10 TDs. In his other two years he earned just over half as many yards and only 3 TDs.

Answer: Rashan Salaam

(10) In four years with the Giants he rushed for 1888 yards and 15 TDs. In his fourth year he saw no game action, was fifth on the depth chart at halfback.

Answer: Ron Dayne

19. I don't know if this bonus qualifies as a dare to be great moment, but the stated answer these questions about the 1989 film Say Anything.

(15) For 5 each, when answering a query about what he wants to do with his life, Lloyd Dobler notes that he doesn't want to do anything that would involved all possible permutations of what?

Answer: buying, selling, processing

(10) Diane Court's father is played by this actor, who is better known for playing a TV dad over the last decade.

Answer: John Mahoney

(5) Complete the quote: "I gave her my heart, she gave me a…"

Answer: pen

20. While Sir Paul McCartney has his own catalog, he’s also willing to lend a hand to other musicians. Given such a collaboration, name the other artist involved FTSNOP.

(5) Paul appeared on "Say Say Say" and "The Girl is Mine", the latter of which appeared on the 1982 album Thriller.

Answer: Michael Jackson

(8) This musician co-wrote several songs with McCartney, some of which appeared on McCartney’s album Flowers in the Dirt, while others wound up on this musician’s album Spike, including "Veronica."

Answer: Elvis Costello or Declan MacManus

(7/10) In 1969, McCartney was rumored to have provided the whispers on this man’s song Mellow Yellow. In that year he also appeared on this band’s album Brave New World, featured in the song "My Dark Hour." Seven points for one, 17 for both, name the two acts.

Answer: Donovan, The Steve Miller Band

21. His real name is John Tournour. For 10 points each:

(10) Give the radio name of this evening syndicated Fox Sports Radio personality.

Answer: JT the Brick

(10) JT the Brick co-hosted this controversial sports personality's radio broadcasts.

Answer: Peter Edward Rose

(10) JT the Brick was also the radio voice of this team in the XFL.

Answer: Las Vegas Outlaws (accept either)

22. Given a partial list of locations mentioned in a song, name the song for 10.

(10) Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattua, LaPaloma, Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador

Answer: I've Been Everywhere

(10) DC, San Antone and the Liberty Town, Boston and Baton Rouge/Tulsa, Austin, Oklahoma City, Seattle, San Francisco, too

Answer: The Heart of Rock and Roll

(10) Philadelphia, P.A., Baltimore and DC, the Motor City, L.A., Halifax, Nova Scotia

Answer: Dancing in the Street

23. For 10 points each, answer these questions about repetitive drivers in NASCAR.

(10) He was the last repeat Winston Cup champion, taking the title in 1992 and 1993. They were the last of his 7 titles, the most of any driver.

Answer: Dale Earnhardt, Sr.

(10) This man was the last repeat winner of the Daytona 500. One of Dodge’s initial drivers in their return to NASCAR, this Ganassi Racing driver won the 1994 and 1995 Daytonas.

Answer: Sterling Marlin

(10) Name either of the drivers to win back to back races in the 2003 Winston Cup series, one who won the Subway 500 and fall Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500, the other champ at The Winston and the Coca-Cola 600.

Answer: Jeff Gordon or Jimmie Johnson

24. For the stated, answer these questions about some unique ways to present Metallica songs.

(5/5) This recently-deceased conductor paired Metallica with the Berkeley Symphony Orchestra for this two disc live set.

Answer: Michael Kamen, S&M

(8) This Finnish cello quartet released a 1996 album which translated eight songs into strings, most notably Enter Sandman and Master of Puppets.

Answer: Apocalyptica

(12) Iron Horse interprets ten songs into this titular style of music, including some mean mandolin playing by Tony Robertson on Nothing Else Matters.

Answer: bluegrass (the album is Fade to Bluegrass: The Bluegrass Tribute to Metallica)

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