UMBCBCBC I February 8, 1997
Penn State
Singdown Category: Songs from Schoolhouse Rock
Toss-ups:
1. He wrote the screenplay to 1962's "The Terror" with Jack Nicholson, and in 1984, he directed
the screen version of the S.E Hinton novel "Rumblefish." A year earlier he adapted yet another
Hinton novel for the big screen, "The Outsiders." FTP, name this di rector of such films as "Peggy
Sue Got Married," and "Bram Stoker's Dracula." who is probably best known for "Apocalypse
Now" and "The Godfather" trilogy. 
Francis Ford _Coppola_
2. Alan Sues, Artie Johnson, Henry Gibson, Ruth Buzzie, Johanne Worley, Lily Tomlin, and
Goldie Hawn were all members of, FTP, what late '60's variety show which gave us such
memorable lines as "Sock it to me?" and "Here comes the judge!"? 
Rowan and Martin's _Laugh In_
3. Phil Rizzuto had no clue what his commentary was going to be used for when he recorded the
lines "Okay, here we go.  We got a real pressure cooker going here.  Two down, nobody on, no
score, bottom of the ninth...," but by now almost everyone knows that this appears in, FTP, what
number one hit from 1978 that incorporates those lines after the famous refrain "We're gonna go
all the way tonight, We're gonna go all the way and tonight's the night." 
_Paradise by the Dashboard Light_ by Meat Loaf
4. He graduated from Simon Gratz high school in the early 1960's, and after ending his career
with the LA Lakers, he co-starred with Arnold Schwarzeneggar in "Conan the Destroyer."  FTP,
name this NBA great who started his career with the Philadelphia Warriors, scoring 100 points in
one game. 
Wilt _Chamberlain_
5. Timesteps, Overture to the Sun, The Thieving Magpie, Pomp and Circumstance, William Tell
Overture, excerpts from Beethoven's Ninth symphony and Singing in the Rain are all found on the
soundtrack of, FTP, what Stanley Kubrick film based on the novel by Anthony Burgess? 
A _Clockwork Orange_
6. A truly great song co-written by Paul Anka, this poignant ballad has been covered by the likes
of The Sex Pistols as well as Elvis when he was King of Vegas.  FTP name this quintessential
Frank Sinatra tune which he used to close every one of his concerts after 1968.
_My Way_
7. It has been used as a dog dish, a nut dish and a flower pot.  It was once drop-kicked into a
frozen canal, and horses have eaten out of it.  It was once accidentally left by the side of the road,
after players stopped to fix their car.  FTP, what is this award that was first given in 1893 to the
Montreal Amateur Athletic Association, and first given to an NHL team in 1926? 
The _Stanley Cup_ trophy
8. Berk's, The Georgia Shuffle, Mill's Mess, The Shooting Star, multiplexing, showers, columns,
cascades, passing and contact are all types of what pastime which uses knives and torches along
with clubs, cups and, of course, little multi-colored balls? 
_Juggling_
9.  This series is introduced by a quote from Ishmael Reed's Mumbo-Jumbo: "The history of the
world is the history of the warfares between secret societies."  It then follows, among other
themes, mysticism, enlightenment, the Kennedy assassination, talking porpoises, and the Law of
Fives, which even applies to itself, as the two authors, Robert Shea and Robert Anton Wilson,
when added to the three books, The Eye in the Pyramid, The Golden Apple, and Leviathan,
equals five. FTP, name this sci-fi cult classic .  
The _Illuminatus!_ trilogy
9. His one acting credit was as the Cook County Assessor in "The Blues Brothers" movie, and his
big screen directoral debut came with the film "Sugarland Express" in 1974.  He later directed
such films as "1941", "Empire of the Sun", and "The Color Purple."  FTP, name this giant of the
film industry, who thought his own children were too young to see his blockbuster, "Jurassic
Park." 
Steven _Speilberg_
10. Played by Patrick Massett, he was the son of Ja'rod, and appeared in two Star Trek: The Next
Generation episodes, Sins of the Father, and Reunion.  FTP, name this sinister Klingon whose
father betrayed the Romulans at the Khitomer massacre and whose scheming sisters cause the
destruction of the Enterprise-D in Star Trek: Generations. 
_Duras_
11. Containing songs like Goodbye Blue Sky, Young Lust, Nobody Home, Mother, Run Like
Hell, Hey You, and Comfortably Numb, it's easy to see why this 1979 double album is one of the
all time best sellers.  FTP, name this Pink Floyd Masterpiece. 
The _Wall_
12. "The old chevy came out of the Texas dusk at near walking speed, a Pandora's Box of
nightmare and death. Up ahead, the lights of Bill Hapscomb's Texaco station glimmered...the box
was about to be opened... the dance of death about to begin." FTP, to what  novel does this quote
refer, a story about good, evil and the Captain Tripps killer virus? 
The _Stand_ by Stephen King
13. They did Live! radio during the 1960's and '70's, and they made twenty-two albums, including
Hemlock Stones: The Giant Rat of Sumatra, and Don't Crush that Dwarf, Hand Me the Pliers.  In
1993 they released a 25th anniversary special, Back From the Shadows and Shoes For Industry, a
"Best Of" double-CD package of their work.  FTP, name this audio comedy group. 
The _Firesign Theater_ 
14. This title first appeared as a film starring Robert Duvall and Donald Pleasence, but later, it had
cameos in "Star Wars" and "American Graffiti", as a cell block and a license plate, respectively. 
FTP what is this 3 letter-4 number series, now used as the name of George Lucas' state
of the art sound system for films.  
_THX 1138_ (prompt on early buzz giving only the letters or numbers)
15. The lineup consists of, among others, Sam Guthrie, Roberto DeCosta, Rahne Sinclair, Tabitha
Smith, Douglas Ramsey, Xi'an Coy Mahn, Julio Esteban Richter, and Danielle Moonstar, who all
make up, FTP what comic book gang including Rictor, Moonstar, Boomer, Cipher, Sunspot,
Wolf's Bane, Karma and Cannonball? 
The _New Mutants_
16. Manufactured by the Willy Wonka company, this candy had its own line of sunglasses, as well
as being made into a breakfast cereal.  Kids could even send away for a special two-sided bowl
with a little gate in the middle to let the two cereal colors mix. FTP, name this candy that would
seem to give a new twist to the phrase, "You are what you eat." 
_Nerds_ 
17.  She first received a great deal of attention after appearing nude in the December 1982
Brazilian edition of Playboy, and later became famous for dating the soccer player Pele.  FTP,
name this South American model and actress who likes to wear knee-high boots and skimpy
outfits while hosting her own variety show for kids. 
_Xuxa_ (Zoo-sha)   
18. Barry Dennen, Josh Mostel, Yvonne Elliman, Carl Anderson and Ted Neeley all team up in
the film version of , FTP, what Andrew Lloyd Weber/ Tim Rice classic which includes
anachronisms such as swimming pools and army tanks, but still sticks pretty much to the original
story as told in the gospels?
_Jesus Christ Superstar_ (prompt on Superstar)
19. He earned an Academy Award nomination for his collaboration with Barry Mann on An
American Tale's song, "Somewhere Out There."  His credits also include the soundtracks to
Cocoon, Sneakers, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan and Aliens. FTP, name this compo ser, who
more recently composed the musical score for Ron Howard's Apollo 13. 
James _Horner_
20. A native of Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, he got his undergraduate degree from Penn State, and
went on to study theater at Harvard.  He is married to actress Jeannie Francis, and has directed
several Star Trek: The Next Generation episodes, including The Off spring and The Drumhead.
FTP, name this actor, the voice of David Xanatos on Disney's animated series, Gargoyles. 
Jonathan _Frakes_
21. Scott Valentine, Tracy Pollen, Michael Gross, Tina Yothers, and Justine Bateman were all on,
FTP, what 80's sitcom about those boring Keaton's and their annoying son Alex, played by
Michael J. Fox?  
_Family Ties_
22. Appearing first in 1975, this acclaimed BBC production goes pretty fast for 13 hours.  Staring
Brian Blessed, Sian Phillips, John Hurt, and even Patrick Stewart in a few episodes, it succesfully
brings to life Robert Graves' book of the same name.  FTP, name this miniseries which starred
Derek Jacobi as the crippled, yet wise, fourth Roman Emperor. 
_I, Claudius_
23. So stereotypical that even sexists might be embarrassed on viewing it, this original Star Trek
episode marked the only time that someone other than William Shatner played Captain Kirk. 
Insane with jealousy, Kirk's former girlfriend Janice Lester switches bodies with him in order to
ruin his career. FTP name this 79th and final episode of the series. 
_Turnabout Intruder_
24. She had a cameo with Jerry Garcia in the song "American Popsicle", and she has released
three albums, the most recent being "Picture Perfect Morning".  She and her headline band
recorded "Good Times" on her second album, "Ghost of a Dog", but her most famous song is on
"Shooting Rubber Bands at the Stars."  FTP, name this singer who records with the New
Bohemians, known for her song, "What I Am." 
Edie _Brickell_
25. Born in 1920, this man was inspired after he saw King Kong at the age of thirteen, and his
career lasted for thirty-six years, with such movies as It Came From Beneath the Sea, The Beast
from 20,000 Fathoms, and Clash of the Titans.  FTP, name this Hol lywood pioneer, awarded a
special Academy Award in 1992 for his work in 3D stop-motion animation.  
Ray _Harryhausen_
26. It seems that no matter what they sing about, it always sounds happy, until you listen to the
words.  Topics from their MTV unplugged album include alcoholism, depression, child abuse,
false accusations, and teen pregnancy in songs like "Don't Talk," "Like the Weather," "What's the
Matter Here," "I'm Not the Man," and "Eat for Two."  FTP, name this band, whose lead singer
recently released a solo album, "Tiger Lily." 
_10,000 Maniacs_
27. You might know him as Marge Simpson's favorite singer, although she never threw her
underwear on stage like most of his female fans.  FTP, name this Welsh-born swooner of such hits
as "It's Not Unusual" and "She's a Lady," who shares his name with the title character of a Henry
Fielding novel. 
Tom _Jones_

UMBCBCBC February 8, 1997
Penn State
Bonus:
1. Time to test your TV spinoff knowledge.  Given a great TV show from years past, give the
spinoff for five points apiece, a total of 30 points.
    a. M*A*S*H
_After M*A*S*H_
   b. Diff'rent Strokes  
_Facts of Life_
    c. Maude
_Good Times_
 d. The Mary Tyler Moore Show
_Rhoda_, or _Lou Grant_
   e. Growing Pains
_Just the 10 of Us_
    F. SOAP
_Benson_
2. Many people think Martin Scorsese is the greatest director of out generation, so we've got to
have a bonus about him.  FTP each, given the actors who appeared in a Scorsese film, give the
film.
a. Robert De Niro, Jerry Lewis, and Sandra Bernhard
The _King of Comedy_
b. Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Cathy Moriarty
_Raging Bull_
     
c. Robert De Niro, Albert Brooks, and Cybil Shepherd
_Taxi Driver_
3. We've all played it.  In fact, the Kevin Bacon game has gained national renown as the answer to
what to do on a long car ride when you're sick of Twenty Questions.  Answer the following about
the game for the stated number of points.
A. (5) for five points, name the MTV talk show where the creators of the Kevin Bacon Game first
introduced it to the world
The _Jon Stewart_ Show
B. (15) For five points each, a total of fifteen, name the three Albright College students who
created the game.
Craig _Fass_, Brian _Turtle_ and Mike _Ginelli_
C. (10) For ten points, complete this link from the back of Fass, Turtle, and Ginelli's book, Six
Degrees of Kevin Bacon:  Marlon Brando was in The Godfather with Al Pacino, who was in Sea
of Love with Ellen Barkin, who was in what movie with Kevin Bacon?
_Diner_
4. Given the name of a Nintendo villain character, say whether it appears in Super Mario Brothers
2, Super Mario World, The Legend of Zelda, or none of the above, five points apiece.
  A. Prince Ganon
The Legend of  _Zelda_
  B. Ludwig von Koopa
Super _Mario World_
   C. Dodongo
The Legend of _Zelda_
   D. Mouser
Super _Mario 2_ 
   E. Thanatos
_None_ of the above (from The Secret of Mana)
   F. Ostro
Super _Mario 2_
5. We all know about the comic world's fascination with secret identities, but some characters
aren't satisfied with only one alter ego.  There have been a few with two.  I'll give you the shared
secret identity of a comic book character, you give me the two alter egos five pts apiece. (first and
last names required)
  A. Canadian super hero "Box"
_Roger Bochs_, _Madison Jeffries_
    B. Fenris
_Andrea_ and _Andreas_ _Strucker_
    C. Ghost Rider
_Johnny Blaze_ , _Dan Ketch_
6. I'll give you a clue that links three songs, and you tell me the link (for instance, if I said,
"Norman Greenbaum's one hit wonder and Jigsaw's one hit wonder meet AC/DC to traverse
Paradise and Inferno," you would say "Spirit in the Sky High Way to Hell")
     
A. Elvis just checked in, along with Don Henley and Glenn Frey, but the Mamas and the Papas
want to go west.
_Heartbreak Hotel California Dreamin'_
B. Freddie Mercury teams up with Kansas to sing a sappy ballad with Bette Midler
_Another one bites the Dust in the Wind beneath my wings_
C. Bruce Springsteen and Creedence Clearwater Revival decide to have a foot race through the
 Amazon River basin to see who gets the pair of Steve Miller Band tickets they both want.
_Born to Run through the Jungle Love_
7. If you're like me, you love baseball and you've memorized all the world series winners for the
last 50 years.  If you're not like me, then this bonus might be a bit tough.  I'll give you a year and
you give the world series champs FTPE, but if you  need the losing team that year, you'll only
receive FPE. (Also accept the city, but prompt on New York)
a:  (10)  1980
     (5)   Kansas City Royals                     
The Philadelphia _Phillies_
b:  (10)  1969
      (5)    The Baltimore Orioles                
The New York _Mets_
c:  (10)   1975
      (5)    The Boston Red Sox                  
The Cincinnatti _Reds_
8. Name the actor, given the following films he's appeared in 30-20-10:
30. "Jeremiah Johnson" and "Three Days of  the Condor"
20. "Legal Eagles" and "The Candidate"
10. "Sneakers" and "Indecent Proposal"
Robert _Redford_
9. Given a color from Magic: The Gathering, give its two opposing colors as per the circle on the
back of the cards, five points for one, fifteen for both.(note to moderator: Do not read answers
before the question is over)
A. Blue
_Green_ and _Red_
B. Black 
_White_ and _Green_
10. Step up to the bar and have yourself a drink.  As your bartender, I'll give you the ingredients
for a delicious mixed drink, and if you can tell me what it is, you'll get FPE and a bonus 5 for the
serious drinker who gets them all.  Thirsty?  Here goes. 
A:  5 oz. Vodka and 1.5 oz. of Kahlua served in a lowball glass.   
_Black Russian_
B:  2 oz. of vodka, 1 oz. of triple sec, 1 oz. of lime juice and a splash of grenadine, shake and
strain in to a shot glass.
_Kamikaze_ 
C:  2 oz. of creme de menthe, 2 oz. of creme de cacao, and 2 oz. light cream in a highball glass.
A:  _Grasshopper_
D:  1.5 oz. vodka, fill with orange juice and add  a splash of galliano and stir in a high ball glass.
A:  _Harvey Wallbanger_
11.  Will Robert Jordan ever finish his Wheel of Time series? That's what his fans are all asking
after the newest installment of the series, the 600-plus page A Crown of Swords, hit the shelves. 
It's the seventh book, and there's no end in sight.  But  you can end up with 30 points by naming
the six books that came before, in order, for five points each.
_The Eye of the World_,  _The Great Hunt_,  _The Dragon Reborn_,  _The Shadow Rising_, 
_The Fires of Heaven_,  _Lord of Chaos_.        
12. With the anniversary of  the Star Wars trilogy, what better way to celebrate it than by asking a
few questions about (drum roll) SPACEBALLS?  Yes, everybody loves that Mel Brooks classic. 
Answer the following questions, 10 points apiece,  
A. First, what is the last sentence of the opening credits?
_If you can read this, you don't need glasses_
B. Second, answer this question as per the script of the movie: "When will then be now?"
_Soon_ 
 C. Finally, for a really tough ten points,  how does Dark Helmet explain his                
relationship to Lone Star, in order, with five points for 3 out of the five relations.
 
He is his _father's_, _brother's_, _nephew's_, _cousin's_ _former roomate_
13. It's time to see how much attention you were paying when they showed that commercial 10
times a day for Time Life Music's Sounds of the Seventies.  I'll give you the title of a classic 70's
tune from the commercial and you provide the performer FFPE, with a five point bonus for all.
a: Hooked on a Feeling    
_Blue Swede_
 b: Seasons in the Sun  
Terry _Jacks_
  c: Rock Me Gently  
Andy _Kim_
  d: Saturday Night 
_Bay City Rollers_
e: My Baby Loves Lovin'   
_White Plains_
14. Excluding the latest expansion teams, Carolina and Jacksonville, list any six of the eight
football teams that have never been in a Super Bowl, five points apiece. (Also accept the city
names)
Detroit _Lions_, Arizona _Cardinals_, Atlanta _Falcons_, Cleveland _Browns_ (or Baltimore
_Ravens_), Houston _Oilers_, New Orleans _Saints_, Seattle _Seahawks_, Tampa Bay
_Buccaneers_.
15. Think back to your days of childhood fantasy and answer the following questions  about
Susan Cooper's The Dark is Rising series for the stated point values:  
a. For five points, as per the poem, When the dark is rising, how many will turn it back?
_six_
b. For five points each, name four of these six elements that shall turn it back.
_iron_, _bronze_, _wood_, _stone_, _fire_, _water_
c. Finally for five points, what artifact shall be found by "fire on the mountain?"
The _Harp of Gold_
16. I'll give you three movies, and you give me the name of the actor or actress who played a role
in all three, 10 pts apiece:
    a. Real Genius,  Heat,  Top Gun:
Val _Kilmer_
  b. Dick Tracy, Alien Nation, The Princess Bride 
Mandy _Patinkin_ 
c. Gaslight, The Manchurian Candidate, Sweeney Todd (televised version of the musical)
Angela _Lansbury_
17. Given the name of a performer, tell whether he or she appeared in the Star Trek Original
Series, Star Trek: The Next Generation, neither, or both, five points apiece. MOVIES ARE NOT
INCLUDED
  A. Diana Muldaur
_Both_
  B. Ricardo Montalban
_Original_ Series
  C. Mark Leonard
_Both_
  D. Paul Sorvino
_The Next Generation_
  E. Wallace Shawn
_Neither_
  F. Majel Barrett
_Both_
18. You remember the Smurfs, right?  Sure, we all do.  This bonus will test your knowledge of
the little blue creatures and their Saturday morning cartoon.  Answer the following for a total of
30 smurfy points:
A. first, for 10 points, give the names of the only two humans who knew where the smurf village
was located.
 _Johann and Pee-Wee_
B. for an additional 10 points, name the evil wizard and his cat who always tried to catch the
smurfs, both answers required.
 _Gargamel and Azreal_
C. for 5 points, according to the show, how tall is a smurf?
_Three Apples_ high
D. And finally for another 5 points, who created the idea of the Smurfs? 
_Peyo_
19. The Doors are truly a legendary rock band although most people only seem to know the
band's lead singer Jim Morrison.  But if you can name the other three members FTPE, you can
pick up a quick 30 points.
Robby _Krieger_, Keith _Densmore_ and Ray _Manzerak_
20. FTP each and a total of thirty, I'll give you a celluloid masterpiece and you give the directing
genius who crafted it, and no, I'm not being sarcastic.
   a. "Lolita"
Stanley _Kubrick_
  b. "The Graduate" 
Mike _Nichols_
 c. "Lawrence of Arabia"
David _Lean_
21. Identify the following Neil Gaiman comics for a total of thirty points:
A. For five points, name his most famous series, dealing with the seven Endless--Destiny, Death,
Destruction, Desire, Despair, Delirium, and of course, Dream.
The _Sandman_
B. for 10 points, name the series about a boy's adventures with three strange men on his way to
becoming a powerful wizard.
The _Books of Magic_
     
C. For 15 points, name his three volume series which tells the story of a woman whose grieving
botanist husband clones her dead body into hundreds of flower women, and how two of the
flowers escape from her killer.
_Black Orchid_
       
22.  Mel Brooks loved to use the same actors in almost all his films, just ask Gene Wilder, Harvey
Korman, and Dom Deluise.  But there are a few actors who only appeared in one of Mel's flicks. 
I'll give the actor and you give the Mel Brooks comedy he starred in FFPE, with a 5 point bonus
for all of them.
A.  Cleavon Little        
_Blazing Saddles_
 B.  Gregory Hines 
_History of the World Part I_
C.  Bill Pullman          
 _Spaceballs_ 
D.  Zero Mostel           
the _Producers_
E.  Richard Lewis         
Robin Hood _Men in Tights_
23.  Let's face it:  G.I. JOE was cool.  And because knowing is half the battle, I'm going to see
how much you remember from the show.  I'll describe a character and you give the name FTPE. 
a:  He was the blond haired leader of the JOEs.            
_Duke_
b:  He was the former pro wrestler-turned G.I. JOE.     
_Sgt. Slaughter_
c:  He was the Joe Ninja with all the cool weapons.  
_Snake Eyes_