Capital Punishment I Round 5: Packet by Chinese Foo Dogs (James Quintong, James Dinan, Joe Wright, Dwight Kidder) 1. His mother was a 15-year-old French prostitute named Chloe who had webbed feet. His father claimed to have invented the question mark and also accused chestnuts of being lazy. As for him, he spent his springs making meat helmets and spending summers in Rangoon. FTP, name this villainous character played by Mike Myers, the archnemesis of Austin Powers. A: DR. EVIL (definite repeat) 2. Garden Grove, Doin' Time, April 29, 1992 (Miami), Jailhouse, Pawn Shop, and The Ballad of Johnny Butt are some of the tracks on this eponymous album featuring musicians Eric Wilson, Floyd Gaugh, and the late Bradley James Nowell. FTP identify this album featuring hits Caress Me Down, Wrong Way, Santeria, and What I Got, the follow-up to 40 Ounces of Freedom. A: SUBLIME 3.. He was the first player in NBA history to shoot 60 percent from the field and 80 percent from the foul line in the same season. A seven-time All-Star, he won the NBA's Sixth Man Award in 1984 and 1985, and averaged 19 points a game in 169 career playoff games. FTP, name this Minnesota grad, who joined Larry Bird and Robert Parish to form one of the greatest frontcourts in NBA history. A: Kevin MCHALE 4. In his last film role, he was the voice of Viking 1 in 1998's The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars. Born in 1920 in Atlanta, he moved to California at 18, where he was discovered by a Paramount scout while shooting a Naval Training film. His most famous character was promoted to Admiral in the pilot episode of Next Generation, 20 years after debuting the character on the original series. FTP, name this actor, who died in 1999, best known as "Bones" McCoy on Star Trek. A: DeForest KELLEY 5. Steve Augeri is the new lead singer of this group, which formed in 1973 and originally featured Gregg Rolie on vocals. Their second lead singer came on board in 1978, and the group had 17 Top 40 hit in the next10 years. By 1986, the group was reduced to a three-man core, which included Jonathan Cain on keyboards and Neil Schon on guitar. FTP, name this San Francisco-based rock band, whose hits, including Don't Stop Believin and Open Arms, featured Steve Perry, WHO'S NOT DEAD, on vocals. A: JOURNEY 6. In an unusual sentencing move, Judge Susan Isacoff placed him on three years probation and a year of domestic violence counseling, in addition to ordering him to make a short film on the subject. The final clause makes sense for --for 10 points--what director of "Higher Learning," "Rosewood," and "Boyz N the Hood?" A: John SINGLETON 7. It lasted just two seasons, even though the main character died at the end of at least 11 episodes. Regulars on the show included Brian Doyle-Murray as Gus Borden, Elinor Donahue as Gladys Peterson and Bob Elliott as Fred Peterson while R.E.M. provided the theme song with "Stand." FTP, name this Fox show that starred Chris Elliott as 30-year-old paperboy. A: GET A LIFE (Look Ma, no facts repeated!) 8. He was born in 1850, one of thirteen children in his family. The Dan Call family hired him out to work at age seven where he helped in their preaching in the Lutheran church. He stood only five foot two but was an early giant in his business. He died of blood poisoning in 1911 after breaking his toe trying to open a safe. FTP, name this most famous spiritman from Lynchburg, Tennessee, and first person to register his whiskey distillery in the United States. A: Jack DANIEL 9. This man's life story was the most-watched program in the history of A&E's Biography, with 3.4 million viewers. He played Dagoth in Conan the Destroyer, as well as Bigfoot in an episode of The Six Million Dollar Man. But he's best known for taking on Hulk Hogan in a 1987 match attended by more than 93,000 people at the Pontiac Silverdome. FTP name this 7-foot-4 inch wrestler, who died of a heart attack in 1993. A: ANDRE THE GIANT (or Andre ROUSIMOFF) (definite repeat) 10. She is supposedly related to Patsy Cline, Jesse James and Harry Truman, so celebrity is in her genes. She and her mother moved from Texas to California at age 10 to become a star, and she landed roles on shows like "Byrds of Paradise" and "Kids Incorporated." Now an ancient 20 years old, her next big roles are in an Audrey Hepburn biopic and the series "Time of Your Life," a spinoff of "Party of Five." FTP, name this star of the "I Know What You Did Last Summer" series. A: Jennifer Love HEWITT (definite repeat) 11. The Autobiography of Malcolm X, with whom he shared a tenement, called him "the funniest dishwasher on earth." He founded MF Records and made 54 "party records" in the '50s and '60s that sold over 20 million copies. FTP, name this chitlin circuit comedian whose crossover fame came in the '70s with Sanford and Son. A: Redd FOXX 12. If you've been to Pittsburgh, you've seen the PPG building, cleverly used in this movie where it's being used as a building in Riverton City. That said, we know it's going to suck, as it lacks any Brain, at least according to all information Disney is putting out. FTP, name this to-be-released 1999 film, a live action version, where we also don't see any Mad Cat, but apparently too much Dr. Claw. A: INSPECTOR GADGET 13. Jake, Tobias, Marco, Cassie, and Rachel were walking through an abandoned construction site when they are confronted by a dying Alien prince. The prince tells them that Earth will be invaded by aliens called "Yeerks," and they were the ones to protect the planet. To do so, they are given the power to change into any animal they touch. FTP, this describes the beginning of what junior sci-fi series by K.A. Applegate? A: ANIMORPHS 14. Born in Chicoutimi, Quebec in 1888, he could be considered an iron man of the sport, having not missed a game in 15 professional seasons until the onset of tuberculosis cut short his career one period into his 16th season. He played on five championship teams and won the Stanley Cup in 1915-16 and 1923-24, recording 16 career shutouts and a 3.29 GAA. FTP, name this famous netminder, the namesake of the award for the NHL's best goalie. A: Georges VEZINA 15. Do one thing everyday that scares you. Do not read beauty magazines, they will only make you ugly. Live in New York City once but leave before it makes you too hard. Stretch. Floss. Keep old love letters but throw away old banks statements. FTP, this is advice given in this Mary Schmich column that became Baz Luhrman's surprise hit. A: EVERYBODY'S FREE (to Wear Sunscreen) 16. He modeled a system of good and evil magic in his books pitting the Word against the Void, such as 1997's "Running with the Demon." He also applied this duality to his Shannara books, which made him a natural choice for George Lucas to call on. FTP, identify this author of the novelization of The Phantom Menace. A: Terry BROOKS 17. Time magazine named the T-2000 one of the 100 greatest product innovations of the century. Introduced in 1966 with a double-pronged shaft and perfectly round head, it sounded the death knell for wood in its sport and revolutionized its play. FTP the T-2000 is what kind of object, the forerunner of fiberglass and graphite models that produced the power baseliner style of game play. A: TENNIS RACQUET 18. His most recent effort was "Hard to Swallow" in 1998. He's at least showing some truth in advertising, as he did with his 1994 release "Mind Blowin.'" In either case, MTV probably has more words for him after he trashed their set during the "25 Lame" special, which featured his magnum opus video. FTP, name the former Robert Van Winkle who infected radios in 1991 with "Ice Ice Baby." A: VANILLA ICE 19. It was first synthesized in 1874 and marketed by Bayer as a safe alternative to morphine until regulated by the Harrison Narcotics Act of 1914. In its pure form it has a bitter taste and, like cocaine, comes in a white powder, but though it is sometimes snorted, it is generally dissolved in water and injected. FTP name this opiate which has led to an often-cited "chic" fashion style. A: HEROIN 20. George Lowe is the current voice of this character, taking the reins from Gary Owens who spoke for him in 42 episodes on CBS from 1966-68 and then on NBC in 1981. Among his allies were Gleep and Gloop, the Herculoids, Blip, Jace and Jan. While Dr. Nightmare, Piranhor, Metallus and Tansut were among his many enemies. FTP, name this cartoon superhero now host of the "Coast to Coast" talk show on Cartoon Network. A: SPACE GHOST 21. Trisha McFarland is a plucky nine-year-old hiking with her brother and mom, who is grimly determined to give the kids a good time on their weekends together. Trisha steps off the trail for a whiz and an escape from the bickering between Mom and Bro. And gets lost. So begins, FTP, what 1999 book, the latest from Stephen King? A: THE GIRL WHO LOVED TOM GORDON 22. Just call this team the Columbus Quest-West. Coach Brian Agler led the now-defunct Quest to two ABL titles. Katie Smith and Tonya Edwards were two-time ABL All-Stars. Other former Quest players on this team include Angie Potthoff, Sonja Tate, and Andrea Lloyd-Curry. FTP, name this WNBA team, which plays its home games at Target Center. A: Minnesota LYNX 23. Robert Duvall is an unhappy man who decides to chuck his life as a hazardous materials handler in a subterranean dystopia and make a run for it. Of course, Big Brother ain't too happy about it, and BB's minions chase Duvall in cop cars that actually look like kit cars. The title of this 1970 film can be seen as the license plate of John Milner's car in American Graffiti, also directed by George Lucas. FTP name this sci-fi film, based on a 1967 student film made by Lucas. A: THX 1138 1. Identify the following connected sets of films, for 10 points each: a. Jerry Stahl, a television writer gets hooked on drugs arrives in New York, only to be hustled by Ratso Rizzo. A: PERMANENT MIDNIGHT COWBOY b. Hoops McCann, aspiring cartoonist played by John Cusack, travels with his friend to Nantucket, only to find a crazed killer in town who's listening to his neighbor's dog. A: ONE CRAZY SUMMER OF SAM c. A tattooed killer terrorizes gets out of jail, terrorizes his lawyer, then the two of them head out on the road and attempt to infiltrate a policeman's convention in the desert. A: CAPE FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS 2. Thanks to Tiger Woods, a number of his contemporaries are starting to make a splash in golf. Identify these young guns FTP each. a. The supposed female version of Tiger Woods struggled in 1998, but this 22-year-old Texas alum turned things around in '99, winning her first title and scoring an impressive third-place finish at the U.S. Open. A: Kelli KUEHNE (KEEN-EE) b. This 19-year-old Spaniard had already made 12 of 18 cuts on the European Tour as an amateur before winning the amateur crown at the '99 Masters. He turned pro soon and got Jack Nicklaus' attention with a strong effort at the Memoiral. A: Sergio GARCIA c. Only 24, this Australian has already won 14 tournaments and earlier in 1999 set the record for lowest score in an LPGA event, winning the Australian Ladies Masters with a score of 26-under-par 262. A: Karrie WEBB 3. Identify these classic Chuck Jones Warner Brothers cartoons FTP each. a. Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd duel while sending up Richard Wagner and his ring cycle. A: WHAT'S OPERA, DOC? b. Daffy Duck fights with an offscreen animator who arbitrarily changes the scenery, scale, Daffy's body, and generally deflates his star ego. A: DUCK AMUCK c. Setting up the entire cycle, this 1949 cartoon intended to parody the chase genre instead revitalized it and introduced the Road Runner and Wile E Coyote. A: FAST AND FURRY-OUS 4. Name the NFL team from stadiums they played in 10 points each. Nickerson Field, Alumni Stadium A: New England PATRIOTS Hagemeister Brewery Park, Bellevue Park, City Stadium A: Green Bay PACKERS Baker Bowl, Shibe Park, Franklin Field A: Philadelphia EAGLES 5. Name these shows as featured on the Superstation, TBS, FTPE. a. Kent Osborne welcomes a diverse group of guests for a roundtable on that night's picture, including commentary on the film and various funny things. A: MOVIE LOUNGE b. Paul Gilmartin and Annabele Gurwitch hosts this combination of film-watching and recipe-making. A: DINNER AND A MOVIE c. Need a wrestling fix? Then watch this Thursday night pro wrestling show on the Superstation. A: WCW THUNDER 6. Identify the authors of these current bestsellers in varying genres FTP each. a. I Ain't Got Time To Bleed: Reworking the Body Politic from the Ground Up A: Jesse VENTURA b. Cinderella Story: My Life in Golf A: Bill MURRAY c. The General's Daughter A: Nelson DEMILLE 7. On June 16, W. Alan McCollough announced their discontinuation, rebates of $100 for those who bought them, and that they'd stop functioning. a. For 5 points, what the hell am I talking about? A: DIVX video discs. b. For 10 points, McCollough is the head of what store chain that was the primary backer of Divx? A: CIRCUIT CITY c. For 15 points, on what date will all Divx players stop functioning? A: JUNE 30, 2001 8. In one of the greatest comedy routines of all time, Abbott and Costello did a bit about a baseball team. Five points each starting with the fourth, give the names of the eight players on Abbott and Costello's team, as well as the position player ignored in the skit. A: 1B - WHO, 2B - WHAT, 3B - I DON'T KNOW, SS - I DON'T GIVE A DARN, LF - WHY, CF - BECAUSE, P - TOMORROW, C - TODAY, RF - NO PLAYER NAMED 9. Identify the romance authors from clues, FTP each: a. One recent work is "Special Delivery." Other works include "Vanished," "Accident," "Wanderlust" and "Palomino." Any more clues, such as the trashy TV movies made from her works, would be too much. A: Danielle STEELE b. "Shadows of the Heart" was the first book published under her real name. "Shores of Desire" is her most recent work. Under the name Athena Malcolm, she also collaborated with her mother to write eight historical romance novels such as "The Widow's Gambit" and "An Improper Proposal." A: Tracy GRANT c. Her books were set in Regency England, the same era as Jane Austen's books. However, she wrote her novels primarily in the first half of this century. Her books, which contain many references to the color puce, include "Sprig Muslin," "Arabella" and "The Grand Sophy." A: Georgette HEYER 10. June 25th saw one of the most unlikely Major League Baseball no-hitters ever. FTP each: a. First, identify the rookie Cardinal pitcher who came in with a 3-7 record and 6.69 ERA but no-hit the Diamondbacks and Randy Johnson. A: Jose JIMENEZ b. Name the last National League rookie to pitch a no-hitter, doing so for the Cubs in 1972. He won 151 games with the Cubs, Dodgers, and briefly with the Rangers before retiring in 1985. ANS: Burt HOOTON c. The last Cardinal rookie to pitch a no-hitter was this man, who did so in the second game of a 1934 doubleheader. Legend has it that his older brother, who pitched the first game, told him he wished he'd said he was going to pitch one, because he would've pitched one too. A: PAUL or DAFFY DEAN (do not accept: Dizzy Dean) 11. Name these music supergroups from members FTPE. a. Gonzo guitarist Ted Nugent, Night Ranger bassist Jack Blades, Styx guitarist Tommy Shaw and drummer Michael Cartellone made up this group, which had Top 10 hit in 1990 with High Enough. A: DAMN YANKEES b. This rock superstar gathering featured Robert Plant and Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin, guitarist Jeff Beck, and Chic's Nile Rodgers. They had a Top 10 hit in 1984 with Sea of Love. A: THE HONEYDRIPPERS c. This female rock band can be called a "before they were superstars" supergroup. This band featured Joan Jett and Lita Ford on guitar and Michael Steele of the Bangles on bass. A: THE RUNAWAYS 12. Given three mixed drinks, identify the common ingredient, for 10 points each. a. Grasshopper, Brandy Alexander, Velvet Hammer A: CREME DE CACAO b. B-52, Flaming Dr. Pepper, Toasted Almond A: AMARETTO c. Gibson, Manhattan, Palm Beach A: VERMOUTH 13. In the 1980's and early 90's, Milton Bradley could make board games out of ANYTHING. Name these unusual MB board games of the '80s and '90s for the stated number of points. a. 5: The object of this 1982 board game, based on the movie of the same name, was to make it to Mrs. Frisby's home. ANS: THE SECRET OF NIMH b. 10: This 1986 game is An Explosive Tunnel Building Game of Risk and Rivalry. Alfred E. Neuman is nowhere to be found in this game, but it is based on something found in MAD Magazine. A: SPY VS. SPY c. 15: For people who didn't write the dictionary, but should have, this 1990 board game was based on a Rich Hall comedy bit from Not Necessarily the News. A: The Game of SNIGLETS 14. Given titles of songs, identify the Rolling Stones album, FTPE: a. Suck on the Jugular, Sweethearts Forever, Love is Strong A: VOODOO LOUNGE b. Waiting on a Friend, Hang Fire, Start Me Up A: TATOO YOU c. Sister Morphine, Wild Horses, Brown Sugar A: STICKY FINGERS 15. Given a current sports franchise, give the city and nickname the team was first known as for 5 points for each part. a. Milwaukee Brewers A: SEATTLE PILOTS b. New Jersey Devils A: KANSAS CITY SCOUTS c. Kansas City Chiefs A: DALLAS TEXANS 16. 30-20-10. Name the NFL great. 30: He's the current commissioner of the Indoor Football League, a minor league Arena football operation, which includes the Steel Valley Smash of Wheeling, West Virginia. 20: Originally drafted by the Cleveland Browns, but traded the same day, he retired in 1992, the 12th leading receiver of all time. He can also be seen on ESPN college football as an analyst. 10: Only the fourth tight-end ever to be elected to the Hall of Fame, the majority of his catches were thrown by Dan Fouts of the Chargers. A: Kellen WINSLOW 17. For 10 points each, given two bands which had one hit wonders, give the song title which both charted with: A. T'Pau, and the Cleftones A: HEART AND SOUL B. Godley and Creme, and Waterfront A: CRY C. Dante and the Evergreens, and the Hollywood Argyles A: ALLEY-OOP 18. Name these TV shows scheduled to debut this fall FTPE. a. Airing before ER, this comedy stars Tony Shalhoub as a Stephen King-type writer A: STARK RAVING MAD b. Advertisers say this NBC drama, a backstage look at the White House, is the best new show on TV. A: THE WEST WING c. This ABC sitcom revolves around a teenage boy who lives with his mom, aunt and three sisters. A: ODD MAN OUT 19. Identify which Police Academy sequel goes by these subtitles, for five points each. (Note to moderator, do not read the answers until the end of the bonus.) a. Citizens on Patrol A: 4 b. Mission to Moscow A: 7 c. Their First Assignment A: 2 d. Assignment: Miami Beach A: 5 e. Back in Training A: 3 f. City Under Siege A: 6 (Is this a repeat or a past packet I'm going from?) 20. The '80s are back with a vengeance, considering that "alt-rock" bands are releasing numerous covers of songs. FTP each, identify these songs given clues about the original and the remake. a. The Mary Ramsey-led 10,000 Maniacs' only hit was a cover of this memorable tune by Roxy Music, which recently appeared on the "200 Cigarettes" soundtrack. A: MORE THAN THIS b. Also on the "200 Cigarettes" soundtrack was Harvey Danger's remake of this minor hit for English Beat. A: SAVE IT FOR LATER c. The Foo Fighters had some decent modern rock radio airplay in 1998 with a guitar-laden version of Gerry Raferty saxophone-based song. A: BAKER STREET 21. In case you haven't seen The Price Is Right lately, some adjustments have been made to certain games and prizes. FTP each identify these new amounts. a. This is now the maximum possible payout for a game of Plinko. A: $50,000 b. Winning both prizes on the Clock Game now nets you this bonus. A: $1,000 c. You must now come this close to the price of your own showcase, without going over, to win both showcases. A: $250 23. Another World finished its run on NBC in June. For 10 points per answer, answer these questions about the show. a. In what fictional town was it set? A: BAY CITY b. In 1975, and again in 1980, Another World spun off additional soaps, neither of which lasted particularly long. Name them both. A: SOMERSET and TEXAS 23. 30-20-10 Name the 1987 movie given quotes 30: What the hell was that noise? That was my virgin-alarm...it's programmed to go off before you do! 20: What's the matter, Colonel Sandurz? CHICKEN??? 10: Before you die there is something I should tell you, Lone Star. I am your father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate. A: SPACEBALLS (definite repeat)