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FRED SANFORD TOURNAMENT PLAYOFF PACKET 1- HIGHT

This film featured Jack Warden in a double role as the Fuchs brothers, two rival

businessmen, although one died early in the film. A football game and a

Presidential address are interrupted for ads by technical sabotage. FTP, name

this 1980 film that fea

tured Kurt Russell as a car salesman with aspirations of running for public

office.

A: Used Cars

In 1955, this quarterback was cut by the Steelers in favor of Jim Finks, Ted

Marchibroda, and another rookie who could return punts. After his football

career ended, he was an analyst for NFL telecasts on CBS during the 1970's.

FTP, name this Hall of Fam

e quarterback who did not start for the Colts in Super Bowl

A: Johnny _Unitas_

This singer-songwriter's first success came in 1970 when Elvis Presley recorded

"Kentucky Rain". His own hits included "Drivin" My Life Away", "Every Which Way

But Loose", and "Just You and I", a 1982 duet with Crystal Gayle. FTP, name

this country/pop a

rtist who died of lung cancer on May 8, 1998.

A: Eddie _Rabbitt_

This Norman Lear project was rejected by the three networks, but it ran in syndication from 1976 to 1978, earning a devoted audience for a program that was often aired after their late local newscasts. This soap opera parody was set in Fernwood, Ohio an

d featured "a typical American housewife" whose daughter was held hostage, who had an impotent husband, and whose grandfather was known as "The Fernwood Flasher". FTP, name this series where Louise Lasser played the title character. A: _Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman_ (prompt if one Mary Hartman is given)

In 1987, this now-defunct airline ran ads on Spanish-language stations that mistakenly told passengers that they would by flying naked instead of flying in leather due to an error resulting from the similar sounds of the words "leather" and "naked" in the

Spanish language. In the 1970's, this airline contributed to illegal slush funds and pleaded nolo contendre to charges of restraint of trade. FTP, name this airline, which is now known for the placement of its ads at the end of episodes of "South Park"

A: _Braniff_ Airlines

Gail Zappa, Andrew Tobias, Norman and Lyn Lear, Tom and Rita Hanks, Barbara

Striesand, Kate Capshaw and Steven Speilberg, as well as Jeffery Katzenberg and

David Geffen are among those who, FTP, contributed the maximum amount of $10,000

to this organizati

on in 1998 that is not the Democratic National Committee

A: _ Presidential Legal Defense Fund _ (accept Clinton Defense Fund or anything

similar except for Communist Party)

This 1974 film was narrated by John Larroquette in a non-billed role. Tobe Hooper directed this film, as well as the first sequel, which came out in 1986.

The main actors included Marilyn Burns, Allen Denzinger, and William Vail. FTP, name this classic

horror movie involving a canniballistic family and the improper use of power tools. A: _The Texas Chainsaw Massacre_

In 1984, this soon-to-be best-selling author led a group that bought extra tickets to Minnesota Twins games to ensure that the team would stay in Minneapolis. His envelope company utilized a 66 item questionnaire for use as a consumer profile, which alio

wed his salesmen to pay close attention to their customers. FTP, name this businessman, the author of _ Beware the Naked Man who Offers You His Shirt _ and _ Swim With the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive _ A: Harvey _ Mackay _

The members of this group include Katherine Whalen, Tom Maxwell, and Jim Mathan. This band's hits include "Hell" and "Anything But Love". FTP, name this band, and you've named a southern caramel and nut candy. A: _Squirrel Nut Zippers_

He never played a game in the NHL, but his on-ice accomplishments earned him a

spot in the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1989. He joined the senior Red Army team at

the age of 17 and helped them to 13 Soviet leauge championships. However, he is

most noted for

his prowess in international competition, starting with his performance in goal

during the 1972 Canada-USSR Summit Series and with the Soviet Olympic teams.

FTP, name this netmider, who led the Soviets to 3 gold medals and 10 world

championships.

A: Vladislav _Tretiak_

He's not Garrison Keillor, but he hosted a variety radio program called "The End of the Road Radio Show", and he has contributed to "All Things Considered". He has written a series of books about life in Alaska and the lower 48 states, including _The Las

t Parking Space in North America_ and his _American Odyssey_ series, although they may be more easily found on taped format, since this man is known for his voice. FTP, name this narrator of the "Good Idea, Bad Idea" sketch on "Anamaniacs" and the voice of the Motel 6 ads. A: Tom _Bodett_

One season after its premier on ABC in the fall of 1969, it became the first top-rated show in the history of the network. This medical drama was highly praised by many in the medical profession, even though the title character was less conventional than

his younger assistant, Dr. Steven Kiley. FTP, name this show about a Santa Monica general practitioner, who was played by Robert Young. A: _Marcus Welby, M.D._

All four of the films in this series of 1970's movies included George Kennedy in their cast. Helen Hayes won an Oscar for her role in the first film of this series. Charlton Heston appeared in the first sequel, the second sequel included Jack Lemmon and

James Stewart, and the third sequel included Jimmie Walker, Martha Raye, and John Davidson, and was titled _The Concorde_. FTP, name this series of disaster films that originated from an Arthur Hailey best seller and inspired the spoof series of _Airpl

ane_ movies.

A: _Airport_ (Airport, Airport '75, Airport '77, Airport '79 (aka _The

Concorde_)

Its founder, Alan Schafer, conceived the original advertising for this tourist

attraction. The 135-acre property includes a motel, a truckers-only store, the

Dirty Old Man Shop, and the Little Mexico Shop.

FTP, name this tourist attraction just off of 1-95, which is noted for its

stereotypical host Pedro.

A: _South of the Border_

In 1997, the BBC aired a six-week series on this battle of mechanical gladiators, which started in 1994. Competitors are grouped according to four weight classes, and each machine must pass safety inspections, and competitors who cause careless damage are

disqualified. FTP, name this competition, whose champions have included BioHazard and La Machine, and whose designers have come from Jim Henson's Creature Shop and the film _Men In Black _ A: _Robot Wars _ (_ Wired _, Aug. 1998 )

According to the Detroit Spy Report in _Popular Mechanics_, a new version of

this car will replace the Eighty-Eight in 1999. The current version will be

phased out, with the new version having a smaller price tag and a choice of a

V-6 or V-8 engine. FT

P, name this Oldsmobile model, which was orginally advertised on television with

Copeland's "Appalachian Spring" as the background music.

A: Olds _Aurora_

Volume 1 includes "Shout" by the Isley Brothers, "Born to be Wild", and "Dance to the Music" by Sly and the Family Stone. Volume 2 includes Sam and Dave's version of "Soul Man", "Hold On (I'm Coming)", and "Rock and Roll All Night". FTP, when you add in

catchphrases such as "En Fuego" and "He Could Go All the Way", you have this series of sports-themed music.

A: ESPN _Jock Rock_ (do not accept Jock Jams, as that is a different collection of songs)

After he was arrested for his vile deed that occured in the winter of 1874, he escaped from jail and lived under the name John Scwartz for nine years. Although he was sentenced for 45 years in prision on five counts of murder, he was paroled after 5 year

s and was already considered a folk hero by the time of his death in 1902. The University of Colorado at Boulder named its dining hall in honor of this man, who FTP, is the honoree at an annual raw-meat eating festival, although no cannibalism takes place

in his honor today. A: Alferd _Packer_ (Yes, it is spelled Alferd and not Alfred)

This team started play in 1968, and reached the NBA Finals in 1976 despite having a record that hovered near .500. The 1976 team featured the Van Arsdale brothers, Tom and Dick, and Garfield Heard, whose buzzer-beater helped prolong the triple-overtime

Game 6 that they eventually lost to the Celtics, in addition to the series. In the late 80's, this team was rocked by a drug scandal, but rebounded to make the NBA Finals in 1993, where they won a triple-overtime Game 3 against Chicago, but lost the seri

es on John Paxon's buz2er-beating 3-pointer in Game 6. FTP, name this team, whose 1993 roster included Kevin Johnson and Charles Barkley. A: Phoenix _Suns_

Although this soda commanded only 0.8 percent of the British cola market in 1996, 2 years after its introduction in Britain, plans have been made to distribute this drink in the U.S. It has been packaged in Europe with very curvaceous bottles, which have

been named "Pammies" in honor of Pamela Anderson. FTP, name this drink, a product of the Richard Branson empire. A: _Virgin_ Cola

On a kindergarten flashback episode, it was revealed that he could die from

drinking real milk because of his allergies. An episode set in the future

revealed that he deflowered Lisa. His parents, Kirk and Barbara, briefly

divorced but were soon reunite

d. FTP, name this bespectacled buddy of Bart Simpson.

A: _Milhous_ Van Houten

This slugger earned his nickname during his childhood in Florida. He became an

adopted son of Baltimore during his playing career, where he now owns a barbecue

stand at Camden Yards. FTP, name this former Orioles first baseman during their

glory years o

f the late 60's and early 70's, who once starred in a series of advertisements

for the Maryland Lottery's "El Gordo" game.

A: John "Boog" _Powell_

They currently come in six designs, including Hypnotica and White-Out. Cat Eye

and Red Hot will be introduced in time for the Halloween season. Although they

seem to cover the entire eye, the pupil is not covered by these objects,

allowing for normal vi

sion. FTP, name these contact lenses, a product of Wesley Jessen.

A: _ Wild Eyes _ (Question from _ Forbes _ Aug. 10, 1998 )

Win Fax Pro, ACT!, pc Anywhere, and the Norton series of programs including

Norton Crash Guard and Norton Anti-Virus are all, FTP, made by what software

company?

A: _ Symantec _

BONI

Children's cereal...a major player in the world sugar trade, and a key advertiser on Saturday morning cartoon shows. Answer these questions about the animated spokescritters for the best thing to happen to modern pediatric dentistry FTSP.

1. Name the bird who is "Cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs" A: _ Sonny _ (not Cher)

2. For 10 pts, name the cereal that was plugged by "Sugar Bear" (who was not portrayed as a pimp in the ads)

A: _ Super Golden Crisp _

3. For 5 pts., what cereal, which sounds like a slang term for a hard drug, is

advertised by a frog?

A; Kellogg's Honey _ Smacks _

4. For a final 10 pts, name this General Mills cereal, which features a group of

fairly non-psychotic bakers who still sang during the ads.

A: _ Cinnamon Toast Crunch _

Given the name of a famous line in hockey, identify the team they played for for 10 points each. If you need the players on that line, you'll receive 5 points.

1. (10)"The Production Line"

(5) Gordie Howe, Ted Lindsay, and Sid Abel A: _Detroit_ or _Red Wings_

2. (10) "The Kid Line"

(5) Charlie Conacher, Joe Primeau, and Harvey Jackson A: _Toronto_ or _Maple Leafs_ 3.(10) "The Punch Line"

(5) Maurice Richard (Ri-shard), Toe Blake, and Elmer Lach.

A: _Montreal Canadiens_ or _Habs_ (Note: prompt on Montreal, as there was a Montreal team in the early era of the NHL known as the Maroons)

Answer these questions about the movie _Easy Rider_ FTSP.

l.For 5 points, name the lawyer that Jack Nicholson portrayed in the film.

A: George _Hanson_

2. For 10 points, Hayward Robillard's character was noted in the credits by the

hat that he wore, which soon became a popular advertisement for this heavy

equipment manufacturer. Name either the company or the words on Robillard's

hat.

A: _Caterpillar_ or _Cat Diesel Power_

3. For 15 points, what future musical one-hit wonder played the role of Mary, a

prostitute at Madame Tinkertoy's brothel.

A: Toni _Basil_

On June 5, 1998, the reports of Bob Hope's death were greatly exaggerated. Answer these questions about that incident FTSP.

1. For 5 points, what news agency erroneously posted Hope's death on the

Internet?

A: _AP_ or _Associated Press_

2. For 5 points for one and 15 points for both, name the Texas congressman who

was told about Hope's death by a staffer, and the Arizona congressman who

informed the House of Hope's death.

A: Dick _Armey_ (R-TX) and Bob _Stump_ (R-AZ)

3. For 5 points each, name the news agency that published a bulletin on Hope's

death after congressman Stump's annoucement and the daughter of Bob Hope who

debunked the rumors of her father's death.

A: _Reuters_ and _Linda_ Hope

Answer these questions about the British series _Are You Being Served?_ FTSP.

1. Two characters served as the junior menswear salesman. Name them for 5 pts.

each.

A: Mr. _Lucas_ and Mr. _Spooner_

2. FTP, who played Mr. Humphries? A: John _Inman_

3. For 5 points each, name the actor who played Grace Brother's floorwalker, Captain Peacock, and the actress who played the senior ladieswear salesman, Mrs. Slocombe.

A: Frank _Thornton_ and Mollie _Sugden_

Answer these questions about music featured on _The Drew Carey Show_ FTSP

1. For 5 points each, name the original artist of the song "Cleveland Rocks" and

the band that recorded a cover version for the show.

A: Ian _Hunter_ and _The Presidents of the United States of America_

2. For 15 points, name this rock band, who masqueraded as "The Underprivileged"

during a "Battle of the Bands" episode of the show, whose hits include "Right

Now" and "Space Heater"

A: _The Reverend Horton Heat_

3. For 5 points, name this Iggy Pop song, which appeared in a show about the

travails of single life and has recently been used in automobile advertising.

A: _Lust for Life_

Blame it on Viagra....the drug of love. Answer these questions about the little blue pill FTSP.

1. For 5 pts., what pharmecutical company produces Viagra? A: _Pfizer_ (accept US Pharmecutical)

2. For 15 points, give the scientific name for the Viagra drug. A: _sildenafil citrate_

3. For 5 pts., name the most common side effect experienced during testing of Viagra.

A: _headache_

4. For a final 5 pts, what is the largest prescribed dose of Viagra?

A: _100 milligrams_

Answer these questions about the 1993 college football season FTP each.

1. This Wisconsin quarterback returned from his Mormon mission to help lead the

Badgers to a Big Ten co-championship and a victory in the Rose Bowl.

A: Darrell _Bevell_

2. This school was undefeated and finished 4th in the AP poll, but could not

play in a bowl due to NCAA probation.

A: _Auburn_

3. This school won its second Division I-AA title in three years by defeating

Marshall University, their opponent in the previous two championship games.

A: _Youngstown St._

Ok, sometimes even UVA people screw up. Answer these questions about the infamous UVA baby switch FTSP.

1. For 5 pts, in what year did the switch take place? A: _ 1995 _

2. For 5 pts, each, give the first names of the 2 switched babies. A: _Callie _ and _ Rebecca _

3. For 5 pts. each, name the 2 sets of grandparents who have been caring for Rebecca since the parents died in a car crash on July 4, 1998.

A: The _Chittum _ and _ Rogers _ families

4. For a final 5 pts, name the mother who was given Callie, who shares her

surname with her lawyer, Cynthia.

A: _ Paula Johnson _

Given the call letters of a fictitious radio or TV station, identify the program FFP each, with a 5 point bonus for hitting all 5 correctly.

1. WNYX

A: _News Radio_

2. KORN

A: _Hee Haw_

3. WPIG

A: _WKRP in Cincinnatti_ (a rival station of WKRP)

4. WJM-TV

A: The _Mary Tyler Moore_ Show

5. WZUP

A: Martin

30-20-10-2-1 Identify the group.

30: Their album _ Voulez-Vous _ includes the songs "Kisses of Fire" and "Does

Your Mother Know"

20: Their greatest hits album includes "People Need Love" and "Bang-A-

Boomerang".

10: G. Gordon Liddy has often proclaimed that he is a fan of this 70*s

supergroup.

2: Their biggest hit was "Dancing Queen".

1: This group hailed from Sweden.

A: _ ABBA _

Answer these questions about brands of whiskey FTSP.

l.For 10 pts, name this Kentucky sour-mash bourbon whiskey that takes its name

from the doctor who created this brand in 1835.

A: _ Old Crow_

2. For 5 pts. , name the city where Jack Daniel's is distilled. A: _ Lynchburg, TN _

3. For another 5 pts, name this "Old Number" which appears on the bottle of Jack Daniel*s

A: _ 7

4. For a final 10 pts, name this whiskey that takes its origins from a drink

created by a New Orleans bartender, and a favorite drink of Janis Joplin.

A: _ Southern Comfort _

Given lines from an Alan Jackson song, name the song FTP each.

1. "Well the girl I loved stole it from a friend, he got lucky, stole it back

again"

A: _Mercury Blues_

2. "Talkin' bout cars and dreamin' 'bout women. Never had a plan, just a livin'

for the minute"

A: _Chattahooche_

3. "Before you drop that quarter, keep one thing in mind. You've got a

heartbroke hillbilly standing here in line"

A: _Don't Rock the Jukebox_

Answer these questions about the film career of Burt Reynolds FTSP,

1. For 10 pts, name this film, a bomb that starred Reynolds as a stock car

driver.

A: _Stroker Ace_

2. For 5 pts, Reynolds was in this Woody Allen film, based on a book by Dr.

David Reuben.

A: _Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex_ (But Were Afraid to Ask)

3. For 15 pts, name this Reynolds film where he was pursued by a sherrif played

by Art Carney, where he teamed up with a country-western band.

A: _W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings_

FFP each, given an advertising character, name the product they pitch.

Mr. Bib A:_Michelin_ tires

Speedy

A: _Alka-Seltzer_ {70's) or _Mc Donald's_ (50's)

Nipper and Chipper A: _RCA_

Manny, Moe, and Jack A:_Pep Boys_

Eustace Tilley

A: The _New Yorker_

6. A bulldog as a hood ornament on every truck

A: Mack trucks

Among David Halberstam's many notable books is _October 1964_, a chronicle of the 1964 pennant race and World Series. Answer these questions about the '64 pennant race FTSP.

1. For 5 points, who won the 1964 World Series? A: _St. Louis_ or _Cardinals_

2. For 10, name the Yankee rookie pitcher who won 9 of his first 12 starts in 1964 to help lead the Yankees to the 1964 A.L. pennant.

A: _Mel Stottlemyere_ (prompt to avoid confusion with his son Todd)

3. For 5 points for one and 15 points for both, name the two Philadelphia

pitchers who were used by Gene Mauch on 2 day's rest as the Phillies lost their

lead in the '64 N.L. race.

A: Jim _Bunning_ and Chris _Short_

Answer these questions about Zippy the Pinhead FTSP.

1. For 5 pts. each, name Zippy's "nuclear family", consisting of his wife and 2

children.

A: _Zerbina_ , _Fuelrod_, and _Meltdown_ (the last 2 are the kids)

2. For 10 pts, name this creature, who can sniff out celebrities and "kvetch" on

command.

A: _Starhound_

3. For a final 5 pts, name Zippy's favorite Family Circus character.

A: _Jeffy_

George Costanza's job with the Yankees provided the writers of _Seinfeld_ with opportunties to write baseball players into the scripts. FTSP, identify the player from a description of his involvement in a script of _Seinfeld_.

1. For 5 points, name this current Yankee pitcher who Frank Costanza railed

against during the final episode due to his underproductive 1997 season.

A: Hideki _Irabu_

2. In a 1994 episode, Jerry was supposed to co-host a PBS pledge drive with this

member of the '94 team, but George took this former slugger on a wild goose

chase after a driver who appeared to flip George the bird en route to the

studio. Name this slugge

r for 10 pts, and you've named a man who eats his doughnuts with a knife and

fork.

A: Danny _Tartabull_

3. For 10 pts., name the Yankee who had to hit 2 home runs for a kid in the

hospital to allow Kramer to recover a framed card that was supposed to go to

George Steinbrenner.

A: Paul _0'Neill_

4. In a pre-Costanza with the Yankees episode from 1992, it was proven that

Roger McDowell spat "the magic loogie" upon Kramer and Newman and not this

former Mets first baseman.

A: Keith _Hernandez_

Identify these golfers from clues on a 10-5 basis.

1.10: This Missouri native led the 1998 U.S. Open after each of the first 3

rounds but finished second overall.

5: You'll probably recognize him on the course from his plus-fours and knickers.

A: Payne _Stewart_

2. 10: This Italian golfer once worked in a box factory before making it in the

golf world.

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5: He lost the 1995 British Open playoff to John Daly.

A: Constantino _Rocca_

3. 10: This golfer, the son of a famous comedian in his native land, once lost a

tournament by failing to look at the leader board and consequently using the

wrong strategy.

5: You'll recognize him on the tour from his flipped-up visor brim.

A: Jesper _Pamevik_

Answer these questions about _Entertainment Weekly's_ "It Girl", Cameron Diaz, FTSP.

1. For 5 pts, name the brother combo responsible for "There's Something About

Mary"

A: _Farrelly_

2. For 10 pts, name this 1994 Jim Carrey movie where Diaz played the female

lead.

A: _The Mask_

3. For 15 pts, name this 1996 film with Diaz in a supporting role in a cast that

included John Mahoney and Jennifer Aniston.

A: She's the One

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