Boston Pops Round 1 Questions by Dom Ricci and James Quintong TOSSUPS 1. He appeared as a supporting actor in a variety of movies from the fifties through the eighties, including "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and "The Shining". The Autobot Jazz ceased to have speaking lines after this performer with the given name of Benjamin Sherman passed away in 1986. FTP, who was best known for lending his distinctive voice to Hong Kong Phooey, number one super guy? Answer: Scatman _CROTHERS_ 2. On "Clarissa Explains It All," this was Marshall Darling's favorite band when he was a teen. Bassist Tim Bogert and drummer Carmine Appice joined up with Jeff Beck after this group disbanded in 1969. They had their biggest hit the previous year with a thundering psychadelic cover version of "You Keep Me Hanging On". FTP, what is this band which shouldn't be confused with white chocolate? Answer: _VANILLA FUDGE_ 3. He was Henry Aaron's manager when Hank hammered homer 715, and he holds the distinction of being the only Brave to play in Boston, Milwaukee, and Atlanta. In 1952 he became the first rookie ever to hit three home runs in the same game, and he holds the National League record of nine straight years with 30 or more homers. FTP, who was this third baseman whose longtime service with the Braves from 1952-1966 earned him the nickname "Steady Eddie"? Answer: Eddie _MATHEWS_ 4. At the age of five, she was sued by McDonald's for her part in a Burger King commercial which mentioned the competition by name. Her breakthrough television role was that of Sydney Rutledge, the mayor's daughter, on the short-lived teen serial "Swans Crossing." She later appeared in "I Know What You Did Last Summer" and "Scream 2", but she is better known for portraying a heroine. FTP, who is this title star of WB's "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"? Answer: Sarah Michelle _GELLAR_ 5. This band was discovered in Atlanta and signed onto Babyface's LaFace Records label in 1991. One member of the trio recently attended a fan's high school prom, and, suprisingly, did not burn down his house afterwards, as she had done with ex-boyfriend Andre Rison. FTP, name this group, whose albums include "Fan Mail" and "CrazySexyCool." Answer: _TLC_ 6. Her ultimate purpose was to produce a noise which would cancel out The Word, and thus serve as her father's bodyguard. She inherited her mother's white hair, and was named for the Amazonian River which ran through the Parliament of Trees. She was created when her father possessed the body of John Constantine so as to have a human form to impregnate his wife. FTP, who is this little girl, the "flesh elemental" daughter of the Swamp Thing? Answer: _TEFE_ Holland [te-fay] 7. California has five primary domestic producers of this product that sells about 21.6 million liters in the United State every year. American producers are trying to market as a wine alternative, although it usually served at a temperature between 104-131 degrees. FTP, identify this 32 proof drink, a Japanese rice wine. Answer: _SAKE_ (sock-ee) 8. "Girls" on this show include Estelle Parsons, Betsy Palmer, Anita Colby and Florence Henderson. Its working title was The Rise and Shine Revue but was scrapped almost immediately. Joe Garagiola was a host on the show from 1967-75, but more famous hosts include Dave Garroway, J. Fred Muggs and Hugh Downs. FTP, name this morning show currently featuring Al Roker, Matt Lauer and Katie Couric. Answer: _TODAY_ Show 9. Petty theft - balloons taken from a passing clown. Distribution of stolen goods and endangerment of a minor - balloons given to little girl who promptly floats away. Breach of peace and creating a public disturbance - walking a tightrope above a crowded street and diving into a glass of water. All these crimes are committed by a winged female who is like "Cleopatra, Joan of Arc, or Aphrodite" and, FTP, is the title subject of what song video by Tal Bachman? Answer: _SHE'S SO HIGH_ (accept "the girl from...) 10. Remnants from of "ALF," "The Drew Carey Show," "Saturday Night Live" and "Roseanne" make up the cast of this show while also featuring guest nods from the stars of "Newsradio" and "Unhappily Ever After." Somehow set in a social work office, the show centers on an smart-ass exiled hockey player trying to do good for the community. FTP, name this starring vehicle for Norm McDonald. Answer: The _NORM SHOW_ 11. He played a bit part in EdTV as Greg, a TV executive, a role that somehow didn't emphasize his heritage. Other roles include playing Matty in "The Spring," Ling in "Mulan," as well as the recurring character Yosh Tanaka in "er." FTP, name this actor best known for playing Kazihiro in "Gung Ho" and Long Duk Dong in "Sixteen Candles." Answer: Gedde _WATANABE_ 12. It was recorded at such places as San Francisco's Winterland, the Marin Civic Center in San Rafel, Calif., the Island Music Center on Long Island and SUNY-Plattsburgh. Songs include "Doobie Wah," "Wind of Change," "Penny for Your Thoughts" and "I Wanna Go to the Sun." FTP, name this most famous double album of the '70s that features "Do You Feel Like We Do" and "Baby, I Love Your Way." Answer: _FRAMPTON COMES ALIVE_ 13. "I'm drunk. I know what I'm doing. Everything is fine." According to a tape introduced by the defense, this is what a certain man's partner told him during a sexual encounter that would lead to an accusation of rape. For 10 points, name the quarterback who was acquitted on Thursday and will remain at second string for the 49ers. Answer: Jim _DRUCKENMILLER_ 14. He fought at Gettysburg and single-handedly massacred three dozen Union soldiers. When he died, he was so consumed with hate that Hell froze over, and his resurrected form carries a pair of Walker Colt revolvers forged from the the sword of the Angel of Death. Having survived an atomic detonation in Monument Valley, he no longer harbors a grudge against Jesse Custer. FTP, who is this patron of murders and embodiment of the Old West in Garth Ennis's "Preacher"? Answer: The _SAINT OF KILLERS_ 15. A version of this song was released by The Issuts in March of 1967, but was ignored due to a more popular cover of it which was released simultaneously. It was described as "a song that a girl took away from me. A good friend of mine, this girl, she just took this song" at Monterrey by its composer, Otis Redding. FTP, what song became a female empowerment anthem following a cover by Aretha Franklin? Answer: _RESPECT_ 16. Alvan Adams, Honus Wagner, Sammy Baugh, Duane Thomas, Roger Craig, Whizzer White, Grant Hill, Alonzo Mourning, Eddie Murray, Tony Dorsett, Patrick Roy and Patrick Ewing share, FTP, what uniform number worn by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Larry Bird? Answer: _33_ 17. "The Pilot's Wife" by Anita Shreve, "Stones from the River" by Ursula Hegi, "Ellen Foster" by Kaye Gibbons, "White Oleander" by Janet Fitch, "Black and Blue" by Anna Quindlen, and "Mother of Pearl" by Melinda Haynes are all part of, FTP, this reading list sponsored by a highly rated daytime talk show. Answer: _OPRAH'S_ BOOK CLUB (accept equivalents) 18. Forrest Gump's Mykelti Williamson plays Bird Williams while Woody Harrelson and Wesley Snipes make their first appearance in a film together. Nipsey Russell is the benevolent principal of an inner-city high school that somehow hires Goldie Hawn as their football coach. FTP, name this 1986 movie that shares the name with the mascots of such schools as Northwestern, Arizona and Kentucky. Answer: _WILDCATS_ 19. She has moved on to movies now that her 15 minutes of musical fame has run out. She starred as a stripper opposite Andrew McCarthy and Ben Gazzara in the movie Stag. Originally in a band called The Next, she moved on to a solo career, recording three albums and charting eight top 10 hits including Don't Rush Me and I'll Be Your Shelter. FTP, name this New Yorker whose only No. 1 hit is 1989's "Love Will Lead You Back." Answer: Taylor _DAYNE_ 20. For NFL broadcasts, Fox uses this two-word phrase generically to refer to the scores and statistics that show up on the screen. It properly refers to a company, based in Jersey City, New Jersey, that bills itself as a service of Dow Jones and ESPN. In December 1998 it expanded its minor league coverage by purchasing Boston-based Howe Sportsdata. For 10 points, give the company whose name is on Matt Bruce's paychecks. Answer: _SPORTS TICKER_ 21. One recently moved to New Orleans and wrote an autobiography. One has retired to Florida where he is taking tai chi classes and dating an iguana. The other one isn't doing very well. He just sits there every day repeating the line for which he became famous. For 10 points, name these beer-pitching amphibians. Answer: The _BUDWEISER FROGS_ (accept equivalents) 22. Physical challenge tossup. If you were hip the 1980s you could do this without incurring serious injury. For a quick 10 points, ring in and break-dance. Answer: (moderator's discretion) Boston Pops Round 1 Questions by Dom Ricci and James Quintong BONUS 1. Answer these questions about Scooby Doo's human pals for 10 points each: A. All or nothing, what are Shaggy's real first and last names? Answer: _NORVILLE ROGERS_ B. Contrary to what was stated on "A Pup Named Scooby Doo", the expression "Jinkies!" does not always mean that what woman has found a clue? Answer: _VELMA_ C. What is the official name of the Scooby gang? Answer: _MYSTERY INCORPORATED_ or _MYSTERY INC._ 2. Identify the following about the Hardy Boys for 10 points each: A. In what seaside city do they live? Answer: _BAYPORT_ B. What was the name of their motorboat? Answer: the _SLEUTH_ C. All or nothing, give both the first and last names of both of their girlfriends. Answer: _IOLA MORTON_ (Joe) _CALLIE SHAW_ (Frank) [do not accept "Nancy Drew"] 3. For 5 points per answer, given a song and the year of a movie, name both the movie and the artist who covered that song for it. A. "Sweet Child o' Mine," 1999. Answer: Sheryl _CROW_, _BIG DADDY_ B. "American Woman," 1999. Answer: Lenny _KRAVITZ_, Austin Powers II: The _SPY WHO SHAGGED ME_ C. The theme from "Scooby Doo, Where Are You?", a 1998 straight-to-video release. Answer: _THIRD EYE BLIND_, Scooby Doo _ON ZOMBIE ISLAND_ 4. Identify these members of the U.S. Women's World Cup soccer team for 15 points each. If you need an easier clue, you'll get five. A. For 15 points: She ran naked through Athens, Ga., after winning the Olympic gold medal. For 5 points: She allowed just three goals during the entire tournament. Answer: Briana _SCURRY_ B. For 15 points: She is an assistant coach to her husband Jerry Smith at Santa Clara, her alma mater. For 5 points: The most famous sports bra model after scoring the clinching penalty kick in the finals. Answer: Brandi CHASTAIN 5. Given a description, identify the episode of "The Twilight Zone" for 10 points each. A. The aged Charles Whitley discovers that the key to eternal youth is acting young, so he convinces the other residents of Sunnydale Rest to play the title game. Answer: _KICK THE CAN_ B. Billy Mumy portrays Anthony Fremont, a telekinetic psychopathic six-year old who has brought the small town of Peaksville, Ohio under his control. Answer: _IT'S A GOOD LIFE_ C. Art Carney plays Henry Corwin, a drunken department store Santa who stumbles upon a magic bag that can dispense any gift that's asked of it. Answer: _NIGHT OF THE MEEK_ 6. Given a set of songs, identify either the Weird Al polka in which they are included or the album on which that polka appears FTPE. A. Sharp Dressed Man, What's Love Got to Do with It, Owner of a Lonely Heart. Answer: _HOOKED ON POLKAS_ on _DARE TO BE STUPID_ B. Wannabe, Walkin on the Sun, Mmmbop. Answer: _POLKA POWER_ on _RUNNING WITH SCISSORS_ C. Brown Sugar, You Can't Always Get What You Want, Sympathy For the Devil. Answer: The _HOT ROCKS POLKA_ on _UHF_ 7. Name these non-costumed characters who have vexed Batman in the past FTPE. A. As a member of the Gotham City Council, this head of the Tobacconists' Club was the city's crime "boss" and political kingmaker until he was driven to a nervous breakdown by Hugo Strange. Answer: "Boss" Rupert _THORNE_ B. One of Thorne's lackeys, this longtime mayor of Gotham was removed from office after it was revealed that he had falsified evidence - a glove - in his smear campaign against Batman. Answer: Hamilton _HILL_ C. Originally hired by Mayor Hill to torment Commissioner Gordon and sever relations between Batman and the police, this slovenly, obese, and bumbling seargent switched sides after his antics caused the Commissioner to have a stroke. Answer: Harvey _BULLOCK_ 8. Given the involved elements, name the alleged conspiracy for 10 points each" A. Bessie Brewer's Boarding House, a white Mustang, "Raoul." Answer: assassination of Martin Luther _KING_ Jr. B. The Oklahoma Plutonium plant, contaminated packages of cheese and bologna, papers disappearing from a fatally crashed Civic Hatchback in 1973. Answer: the Karen _SILKWOOD_ case C. Alleged involvement in the JFK assassination, Watergate, and the death of Mr. Hooper Answer: _BERT_ is Evil 9. Answer these questions about recently-released movies for 10 points each: A. The star-studded movie "The Haunting" is based on a novel by what late author? Answer: SHIRLEY _JACKSON_ B. Michelle Trachtenberg, who formerly played Harriet in 1996's "Harriet the Spy," stars in "Inspector Gadget" as what character? Answer: _PENNY_ C. The gay romantic comedy "Trick" includes what actress in a supporting role, who once played Screech's girlfriend Violet on "Saved by the Bell"? Answer: TORI _SPELLING_ 10. Name the following from a probabilistic analysis of Monopoly for 10 points each: A. This is the square that a player has the highest probability ending a turn upon. Answer: _JAIL_ B. Mostly because of the high probability of ending a turn in jail, many of the squares in the close vicinity of it are among the top quarter of visited sites. Which red property, 14 spaces after jail, is the second most probable space to end a turn upon? Answer: _ILLINOIS_ Avenue C. Luxury Tax is the 7th least likely square to end a turn upon. What is the amount of the luxury tax? Answer: _SEVENTY-FIVE_ DOLLARS 11. Name these spin-off series which will begin airing in Fall, 1999. A. This series will the detail the adventures of this often-shirtless title-character vampire and the sarcastic Cordelia Chase as they leave Sunnydale for Los Angeles. Answer: _ANGEL_ B. This melodrama will follow the travels of Party of Five's Sarah Reeves as she seeks her birth-father. Answer: _TIME OF YOUR LIFE_ C. This Dick Wolf-produced spinoff will still focus on the New York Police Department, but Assistant District Attorneys McCoy and Carmichael will not be prosecuting the criminals. Answer: Law & Order: _SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT_ 12. Time for a combination bonus, all featuring the Boss, Bruce Springsteen. Give the combined title of these songs, each of which includes a Springsteen number. A. The Boss laments an AIDS sufferer who happens to be a whiz at world team tennis with Elton John. Answer: _STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA FREEDOM_ B. The Boss teams up with Patty Smyth and Paper Lace to talk about a romantic evening involving John Dillinger or Al Capone. Answer: _BECAUSE THE NIGHT CHICAGO DIED_ C. The Boss and fellow New Jerseyan Jon Bon Jovi reminisce about a washed-up baseball player who has dreams of being a cowboy. Answer: _BLAZE OF GLORY DAYS_ 13. With the WWF and WCW taking control of most of the wrestling business, a number of smaller but robust promotions have gone under. Name these for 10 points each: A. This Minnesota-based promotion featuring Nick Bockwinkel, Verne Gagne (gahn-ya) and Larry Hennig was one of the three major wrestling promotions until the late 1980s. Answer: American Wrestling Association (AWA) B. Much of the added creativity and booking into today's scene developed from this early-'90s Southern promotion led by Jim Cornette. Answer: Smoky Mountain Wrestling (SMW) C. Sting, the Ultimate Warrior and Jim Ross all broke into the wrestling business through this Oklahoma-based promotion in the mid-'80s that was headed by Cowboy Bill Watts. Answer: United Wrestling Federation (UWF) 14. Name these famous roadside attractions given a description and its location. A. Off I-95 in Dillon, South Carolina, it's one of the biggest tourist traps featuring a sombrero-shaped building and tons of signs featuring the Mexican stereotype Pedro summoning drivers from New Jersey to Florida. Answer: _SOUTH OF THE BORDER_ B. Located in Darwin, Minnesota, it weighs 17,400 pounds and 12 feet in diameter. It was also lauded in song by Weird Al Yankovic. Answer: _WORLD'S LARGEST BALL OF TWINE_ (accept reasonable answers) C. Sitting on the corner of U.S. 41 and Georgia Highway 20 in Marietta, Georgia, it is probably the best and largest advertisement for KFC in the world. Answer: _BIG CHICKEN_ (must be exact) 17. Before the Big 12 there was the Big 8. Given the hoops star, name the Big 8 school where he played for 10 points each: A. Mookie Blaylock. answer: University of _OKLAHOMA_ B. Mitch Richmond. answer: _KANSAS STATE_ University C. Justus Thigpen. answer: _IOWA STATE_ University 16. Given a role played by John Wayne, name the movie for 10 points each. A. Tom Doniphon Answer: THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE B. Lt. Col. Benjamin Vandervoort Answer: THE LONGEST DAY C. General William Tecumseh Sherman Answer: HOW THE WEST WAS WON 17. Given the song from a Burger King ad, name the artist for 10 points each: A. Tell Me Something Good Answer: RUFUS B. You Sexy Thing Answer: HOT CHOCOLATE C. Do It ('Til You're Satisfied) Answer: B.T. EXPRESS 18. 30-20-10. Name the movie from quotes. A. If you let us go, I'll bring back the sun. B. Why am I here? Why are you here? Why is anybody here? I think it was Jean-Paul Sartre who once said... how do you spell spell Sartre? C. Doctor. Doctor. Doctor. Doctor. Answer: _SPIES LIKE US_ 19. Time for a bonus on Yahtzee!! FTP each, given a "hand" of dice, tell how many points the combination is worth A. Full house Answer: 25 points B. Yahtzee! the first time Answer: 50 points C. Large straight Answer: 40 points 20. Name these entertainers who played themselves on The Simpsons for 10 points each. A. This wrestler considered buying Mr. Burns house but thought it smelled too much like an old guy living there. Answer: Bret _HART_ B. She helped Barney sing the praises of the Plow King Answer: Linda _RONSTADT_ C. He worked at the Kwik-E-Mart in order to prepare for a movie role. Answer: James _WOODS_ 21. Scott Adams has written three books about the business world interspersed with his Dilbert cartoons. FTP each, fill in the blanks of the titles of the following "real" books. A. The Dilbert (blank): Thriving on Business Stupidity in the 21st Century Answer: _FUTURE_ B. The Dilbert (blank): A Cubicle's-Eye View of Bosses, Meetings, Management Fads & Other Workplace Afflictions Answer: _PRINCIPLE_ C. The Joy of (blank): Dilbert's Guide to Finding Happiness at the Expense of Your Co-Workers Answer: _WORK_