The 1999 Ann B



The 1999 Ann B. Davis Hawai'ian Getaway Popular Culture Tournament

Tossups by Mike's InstaPacket(

FIRST PERIOD - Get out of interrupt free cards in effect for this period only.

1. When Lance Harbor suffers an injury, he loses the honor of giving coach Bud Kilmer a chance at his 23rd division title. That responsibility goes instead to John Moxon, who (*) defiantly tells his coach "I don't want your life!". For ten points, name this over-hyped movie that should be available on video by the time this tournament ends starring James Van der Beek.

Answer: Varsity Blues

2. This 29-year-old catcher was drafted by the Yankees, picked by Colorado in the expansion draft, traded to the Padres in 1993, to (*) the Tigers in 1996, to the Astros in 1997, and back to the Tigers in 1999. For ten points, name this lifetime .259 hitter that seems popular to trade for his glove much more than for his bat.

Answer: Brad Ausmus

3. It first aired on television on January 4, 1959, and has been hosted at one time or another by Dick Cavett, Pat Sajak and Art Fleming. (*) It's first incarnation featured the competitors actually playing via telephone on their home campuses, but TV saw them come together in person, featuring Northwestern defeating Brown 145-135. For ten points, name this T.V. show that has also been hosted by Robert Earle and Allen Ludden.

Answer: General Electric College Bowl ©®(

4. All that pressure got you down? Has your head spinning all around? Feel the rhythm, check the ride. Come (*) on along and have a real good time. Like the days of stopping at the Savoy. Now we freak, oh what a joy. Just come on down, to fifty four. Find a spot out on the floor and for ten points, either give me the next line or the title of this 1979 Chic song.

Answer: Freak Out or Le Freak

5. Created by Chuck Shepherd, it was one of the first Internet only content features to become a regular newspaper feature. Headings in this feature include Recurring Theme, Least Competent Criminals (*) and Lead Story. For ten points, describe this feature, started through a mail list, that offer a compilation of some of the more bizarre items that appear in the world's various media.

Answer: News of the Weird

6. He played Topper Daniels in An Officer and a Gentleman and Mitch in Rambo: First Blood, so he did have prior movie experience. After modest success in TV work (*), he begged off his hot series and wanted to go back to the silver screen, appearing in such winners as Jade and Kiss of Death. For ten points, name this confused actor whose return to the small screen was the short lived, Stephen Bochco produced "Michael Hayes."

Answer: David Caruso

7. This team doesn't need a lottery, it needs a telethon. Danny Ferry (*), Bo Kimble and Lamond Murray have been some of their questionable lottery picks, while good players they've drafted, such as Danny Manning and Antonio McDyess, saw their forutnes with other teams. For ten points, name this NBA team that moved north from San Diego after their original incarnation in Buffalo.

Answer: Los Angeles Clippers

SECOND PERIOD - Unlimited guesses on finished tossups allowed this period only.

8. In this series, Thelma Harper had three children, Ellen, Vinton and Eunice. Living with Thelma was Vinton, his two children Buzz and Sonja (*) and Thelma's sister Fran until her death in 1986. Stars on this series included Ken Berry, Rue McClanahan, Beverly Archer and Dorothy Lyman. For ten points, name this NBC and syndicated show, a spin-off from the Carol Burnett Show, featuring Vicki Lawerence.

Answer: Mama's Family

9. Born to Irish and Filipino parents in Jacksonville, TX, he played the honky-tonk circuit in Texas upon his graduation from high school. He spent seven years opening for Charley Pride, and had his first country hit with a country version of the Billy Vera and The Beaters "At This Moment." He (*) has also released a rap version of The Beverly Hillbillies. For ten points, name this country artist best known for his tune "Shakin!"

Answer: Neal McCoy

10. Green Giant, Häagen Dazs, Old El Paso, Progresso and Totinos are some of the side brands (*) of this company who is more known for cake mixes, Grands! Biscuits and a famous cooking competition. For ten points, name this company most famous for their dough-mation spokes-dough who seems to laugh when attacked.

Answer: Pillsbury

11. This film actually made $21.5 million dollars, which was amazing considering its outdated premise and protests. Miguel Ferrer, Ernie Hudson and Kelly Lynch (*) played supporting roles in this 1997 adaptation of a comic strip. For ten points, name this movie, whose tagline "The Eighth Blunder of World" was not referring to idea of having Leslie Nielsen as the title character stumble around near-sighted in a character that had no relevance to present-day children.

Answer: Mr. Magoo

12. They were kicked out of the Mid-American Conference in 1969 for recruiting violations, and left Division I-A entirely after a plane crash in 1972. They (*) became a I-AA powerhouse, including championships in 1992 and 1996. For ten points, name this University, back-to-back MAC champions in their first two seasons back, and the alma mater of Randy Moss.

Answer: Marshall University

13. Movies in this actors résumé include Enter The Fat Dragon and Close Encounters of the Spooky Kind. He's appeared (*) 80 films, most of them in his native Hong Kong. However, he took the unusual jump to TV, including appearing as a contestant on The Price Is Right in his first episode. For ten points, name this martial arts actor, the star of CBS' Martial Law.

Answer: Sammo Hung

14. This Yonkers-based rapper first appeared with The Lox on a D.J. Clue mix-tape and has also appeared with L. L. Cool J and Mic Geromino. He released his first album, It's Dark and Hell is Hot in (*) 1998 and then released Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood. For ten points, name this rapper best known for his song "Get at Me Dog."

Answer: DMX

THIRD PERIOD - No special rules in effect.

15. Not only did Christopher Snow's parents die under mysterious circumstances, but he's also being stalked by shadowy characters who want Snow to stop trying to find out how they died--or else they'll bump off his remaining loved ones. (*) Similar to the plot of his 1986 novel Watchers, this author's Fear Nothing is yet another ride on the bestseller list. For ten points, name this author of Demon Seed and Icebound.

Answer: Dean Koontz

16. Melanie Parker, an architect and mother of Sammy, and Jack Taylor, a newspaper columnist and father of Maggie, are both divorced. They meet one morning when overwhelmed Jack (*) is left unexpectedly with Maggie and forgets that Melanie was to take her to school. As a result, both children miss their school field trip and are stuck with the parents. For ten points, name this 1996 movie, Oscar-nominated for the song "For The First Time" and starring George Clooney and Michelle Pfieffer.

Answer: One Fine Day

17. This sport was invented in Connecticut by Joe Sobek in 1949. This sport took off in the mid 1970's, as handball courts (*) were easily converted for this sport and prompted the building of many new facilities for the sport. The sport does have a national champion, and was added to the Pan American Games in 1995 in its steps to become an Olympic-class sport. For ten points, name this cousin of paddleball and squash.

Answer: racquetball

18. Despite the character being a regular on Saturday Night Live, she's been portrayed by three different actresses - Claire Danes, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Ana Gasteyer. However (*), they don't have to worry about that anymore, because the show she worked for just fired her. For ten points, name this former MTV Intern who will now find another venue to ask her inane questions now that she's no longer on The View.

Answer: Debbie Matenopoulos

19. Born in 1924 in Jacksonville, Florida, he had prior careers as a meat packer and a minor league baseball player. His musical influences included Montana Slim and Jimmie Rodgers. However, he is best known for rather bizarre parts of his career: his ability as a yodeler, his recording of Una Paloma Blanca, his use of TV to sell his albums and being the reason the Martians were repelled in Mars Attacks. For ten points, name this singer of Indian Love Call and Signing Hills.

Answer: Otis Dewey "Slim" Whitman, Jr.

20. Their current C.E.O. appears in their commercials in both English and in Spanish. In both versions, he is seen (*) walking through a forest extolling the virtues of his ancestors in the forming of his company. Recently, this company has used Magic Johnson in their "21 Means 21" campaign. For ten points, name this Colorado based brewery that only went national within the last 20 years.

Answer: Coors

21. His first major role was as Foley in the Steven Spielberg's 1941, and he also appeared as Burton Mercer in The Blues Brothers and as Ox (*) in Stripes. However, his transition from supporting player to star was difficult as he appeared in many clunkers such as Speed Zone!, Armed and Dangerous and Who's Harry Crumb? For ten points, name this portly actor who did have moderate success with Uncle Buck and Planes, Trains and Autombiles.

Answer: John Candy

SPARES

Located at sixth and main, this structure has a Moorish design and the interior was designed by Oscar Howe. Located in (*) Mitchell, South Dakota, it features the titular product plus grasses and grains on the walls. For ten points, name this mansion known for its agricultural product.

Answer: The Corn Palace

He has three reported birthdates, either 1904, 1907 or 1915, and appeared in 86 different films, ranging from The Oregon Trail to Ernest Goes To Camp. However, (*) he was best known for a public service ad he made for the Department of the Interior in the 1970s. For ten points, name this Native American actor who died on January 4, 1999.

Answer: Iron Eyes Cody

The 1999 Ann B. Davis Hawai'ian Getaway Popular Culture Tournament

Bonuses by Mike's InstaPacket(

1. Some prime time shows have appeared on multiple networks. For five points apiece, give the two networks the following series were aired on:

a. Taxi Answer: ABC and NBC

b. In The House Answer: NBC and UPN

c. The Jeff Foxworthy Show Answer: ABC and NBC

2. Given the recent album, name the artist for ten points each.

a. Never S-A-Y Never Answer: Brandy

b. Home for Christmas Answer: 'N Sync

c. The Globe Sessions Answer: Sheryl Crow

3. Congratulations, you have 15 points on this bonus. However, you will now be forced to wager these points in three rounds of blackjack. The moderator will be your dealer. You must first place your bet, with a minimum 3 point bid. You will be then dealt two cards, one face up and one face down. The dealer will also receive two cards in this manner. If either you or the dealer receives a natural blackjack -- an ace and a face card -- you must declare this immediately. You may request hit cards up until you have six cards. The dealer will stay at 17 and hit anything 16 or below. You automatically win the bonus if you get above 30 (the maximum you may receive), you lose the bonus if you get below 0.

4. Answer these questions about the Naked Gun series for ten points each.

a. First, name the actress who portrayed the Mayor in the first Naked Gun movie. She also was a regular on the Lou Grant series.

Answer: Nancy Marchand

b. Raye Birk portrayed this Vincent Ludwig assistant who was one of the very few movie villians named for a medical screening.

Answer: Pahpshmir

c. She played Dominque in the first movie, a party goer in the second and the receptionist at the sperm bank in the third. She has appeared in nearly every movie the Zucker brothers have made.

Answer: Charlotte Zucker (their mother)

5. Answer these questions about the excellent combination of athletics and academics, the University of Cincinnati, for the stated number of points.

a. First, for five, name Cincinnati's current head coach.

Answer: Bob Huggins

b. For ten, this Cincy alum, was recently traded to the Denver Nuggets from the Los Angeles Lakers.

Answer: Nick Van Exel

c. For fifteen, within 10 percent, what is the graduation record of the Cincinnati basketball program since Bob Huggins' became coach.

Answer: 0% (accept: -10% to 10%)

6. Of course, everybody knows that Dawson's Creek airs in the 8 Eastern, 7 Central slot on the WB on Wednesdays. Of course, six other networks are trying to get your eyes as well. Given the network, give the show that currently airs in the 8 Eastern slot.

a. ABC Answer: Dharma and Greg

b. CBS Answer: The Nanny

c. FOX Answer: Beverly Hills, 90210

d. NBC Answer: Dateline NBC (editor note: what were the chances?)

e. PAX Answer: Touched by an Angel

f. UPN Answer: 7 Days

7. Identify the group 40-30-20-10-1

40: Allow for guess on lead in.

30: One of the members of this group wrote the music for the movie Convoy.

20: That person was Chip Davis, who started writing music while a music teacher in Ohio.

10: This group is most well known for its new age interpretations of Christmas music, including "A Fresh Aire Christmas"

1: A recent Billboard magazine article stated that "Mannheim Steamroller's A Christmas Angel" was the highest rising album in the Billboard 200.

Answer: Mannheim Steamroller

8. Given the recent non-fiction book, give the author for ten points each.

a. Reporting Live Answer: Lesley Stahl

b. The Greatest Generation Answer: Tom Brokaw

c. For the Love of the Game Answer: Michael Jordan

9. 40-30-20-10-1. Identify the movie figure.

40: Allow for guess on lead in.

30: He appeared as FBI Director Hayden Burke in Silence of the Lambs and as a congressman in Apollo 13

20: He has directed several screen adaptations of Edgar Allan Poe works, including The Mask of the Red Death, The Raven and The Fall of the House of Usher

10: He is most famously known for his ability to produce movies quickly, including Machine Gun Kelly, Ski Troop Attack, The Last Woman on Earth and The Little Shop of Horrors

1: One of his TV movies was Roger Corman Presents The Wasp Woman

Answer: Roger Corman

10. Given the N.H.L. expansion team, name the poor soul that was their starting goalie in their first season for ten points each.

a. Nashville Predators Answer: Mike Dunham

b. Anaheim Mighty Ducks Answer: Guy Hebert

c. Tampa Bay Lightning Answer: Daren Puppa

11. Identify the TV show 40-30-20-10-1

40: Allow for a guess on the lead in.

30: The never-aired pilot for this show was in black-and-white and was hosted by Bert Parks.

20: A childrens' version of this show with the celebrities dressed up as fairy tale characters aired in the mid 1970's.

10: Hosts of this show have been Peter Marshall, John Davidson and Tom Bergeron

1: Center squares of this hollywood filmed show included Paul Lynde, Joan Rivers and Whoopi Goldberg.

Answer: The Hollywood Squares

12. Given the Journey hit, give the album it first appeared on for ten each. A hint, these will all be one word titles.

a. Faithfully Answer: Frontiers

b. Don't Stop Belevin' Answer: Escape

c. Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin' Answer: Evolution

13. Given some menu items, name the theme restauraunt for ten points each.

a. N'Awlins Skillet, Tequila Lime Chicken Answer: Applebee's

b. Turkey O'Toole, Ultimate Nachos Answer: Bennigan's

c. Pizzadillas, Hot Philly Cheesesteak Wrapper Answer: TGI Friday's

14. Answer these questions about Gedde Watanabe for ten points each.

a. Gedde appeared in both the movie and TV series about a Pennsylvania auto factory run by a Japanese car company.

Answer: Gung Ho

b. What was the name of Gedde's character in his screen debut -- Sixteen Candles.

Answer: Long Duk Dong

c. In what movie did he portray the host of "Wheel of Fish?"

Answer: UHF

15. Given a statistical category, name the player who led the N.F.L. in that category for 10 points each. If you need his team, you will get five points.

a. 10: touchdowns

5: Denver Broncos

Answer: Terrell Davis

b. 10: receptions

5: Miami Dolphins

Answer: O. J. McDuffie

c. 10: passing efficiency

5: Minnesota Vikings

Answer: Randall Cunningham

16. Identify the cable channels from shows for ten each.

a. The Crier Report, The Cavuto File Answer: Fox News Channel or FNC

b. Mysteries and Scandals, Fashion Emergency Answer: E!

c. Figure It Out, All That! Answer: Nickelodeon

17. Answer these questions about the first incarnation of the MTV Video Awards in 1984 for ten points each.

a. This Cars video won best video of the year.

Answer: You Might Think

b. This ZZ Top Video won for best group video. I would give you a better description, but they were all the same.

Answer: Legs

c. This David Bowie video won for best male video.

Answer: China Girl

18. Given a news headline, tell me whether Mike made it up, it is from the Onion, from the National Enquirer or Weekly World News for ten each.

a. On-The-Job Sexual Harassment: Three Women Tell Their Sizzling Hot Tales

Answer: The Onion

b. Image of Oprah Winfrey Appears on a Cinnabon in Tupelo, Mississippi

Answer: made up

c. Man Makes $275,000 A Year As A Street Begger!

Answer: Weekly World News

19. Identify the Chuck Norris movie from clues for ten points each.

a. Chuck played himself in what 1992 movie featuring Jonathan Brandis as a up an coming martial arts competitor and Joe Piscopo in an overacted role.

Answer: Sidekicks

b. What character did he play in the Missing In Action series?

Answer: Colonel Braddock

c. He stretched his abilities and played Colonel Scot McCoy in what two movie series?

Answer: The Delta Force (accept Delta Force 2: Operation Stranglehold)

20. Given the Triple-A affiliate, name their major league parent in the 1998 season for ten points each.

a. Nashville Sounds Answer: Pittsburgh or Pirates

b. Columbus Clippers Answer: New York Yankees (prompt on New York)

c. Vancouver Canadians Answer: Anaheim or Angels

21. Given the sports play-by-play man and sport, give their usual color commentator for ten points each.

a. Mike Emerick, NHL Answer: John Davidson

b. Greg Gumbel, NFL Answer: Phil Simms

c. Jon Miller, baseball Answer: Joe Morgan

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