1999 Boston Pops - Written by Benoy Chacko
Round 3

Tossups
1.  Sammy Davis Jr., Pearl Bailey, Jimmy Carter, and Chief Noc-A-Homa were all there, but none of them got the ball.  Bill Buckner was too, but as usual missed the ball.  Al Downing threw the ball, which ended up in the hands of Tom House.  None of this would be important were it not for who hit the ball.  FTP name this man, who on April 15, 1974 sent number 715 into the seats at Fulton County Stadium.
Answer:  Hank _Aaron_

2. If the sight of 'N Sync soaring above the crowd on wires wasn't enough to make you hate this song even more, perhaps the tubby original artist standing on stage singing in a completely different key did.  FTP, to which Grammy-awarded song am I referring to, a hit for Christopher Cross in 1981 even though it most certainly does not take this question writer away to where he's going? 
Answer:  _Sailing_

3.   _Details_ magazine reported in its April 1998 issue that eating this candy prior to performing fellatio can greatly enhance the experience.  Originally created to relieve intestinal discomfort, FTP, identify this candy manufactured by the Callard and Bowser company from a 200 year-old recipe, a "curiously strong" breath mint. 
Answer:  _Altoids_

4.  The tattoo on his back reads "One Love Boomer", and refers to his dog that was run over by a car.  A guest-rapper on LL Cool J's "4,3,2,1", his "Omen", a collaboration with Marilyn Manson, is found on his second album "Flesh of My Flesh-Blood of My Blood".  FTP, name this rapper born Earl Simmons, whose first album "It's Dark and Hell is Hot" debuted at #1, perhaps best known for his hood life anthem "My Niggaz". 
Answer:  _DMX_ (or _Dark Man X_)

5.  The original edition was by Irma S. Rombauer, and her daughter Marion Rombauer Becker carried on the tradition, overseeing the 1975 revision.  In 1997, her son Ethan Becker expanded and oversaw a new edition, including a whole chapter on sandwiches, burritos, and pizzas.  FTP, what is this classic tome, with a new emphasis on healthy eating? 
Answer:  The _Joy of Cooking_ 

6.  Born in Mississippi in 1931, this actor graduated from the University of Michigan. He appeared in soap operas and performed Shakespeare for 7 years before getting his first film role playing a pilot in _Dr. Strangelove_.  FTP, name this African-American actor who won the 1969 Best Actor Tony for portraying Jack Johnson in _The Great White Hope_, and who overcame a severe childhood stutter to become famous as the voice of Darth Vader and CNN. 
Answer:  _James Earl Jones_

7.  The full name's pretty much the same.  The actor with this name has appeared in movies like House Party 3, Poetic Justice, and Sprung, and appeared on ER as the brother of a basketball player who was refused treatment by Mark Greene.  The baseball personality with this name won National League MVP in 1971 as a Cardinal and in 1977 became player-manager of the Mets.  FTP, give the name shared by the aforementioned actor and the first native New Yorker to manage the Yankees. 
Answer:  _Joe Torry_ or _Joe Torre_ (first and last names required)

8.  While the modern English style is the most widely accepted around the world, there are variants.  The French use the same four symbols, but all are black.  The Germans use hearts, leaves, bells, and acorns;  while the Spanish utilize coins, cups, swords, and cudgels.  Italian packs do not use queens, instead choosing knights to sit directly below the king.  FTP, what common items do I speak of, very useful if you like a good game of Poker.   
Answer: _playing cards_

9.  Comprised of bassist Jamie Stewart, guitarist Billy Duffy, and lead singer Ian Astbury, this defunct British rock group was known for a Led Zeppelin-inspired blues-rock style, as heard on songs like "Wild Flower" and "Love Removal Machine" from the album Electric.  Their major commercial success came in 1989 with Sonic Temple, which featured "Fire Woman".  FTP, name this band, whose first big hit was "She Sells Sanctuary". 
Answer:  The _Cult_ 

10. The youngest person ever to play in an NHL all-star game, he was taken 4th overall in the 1983 entry draft, but finished second to Tom Barrasso for the Calder Trophy of that season.  In the 1988-89 season, he won the Pearson Award for MVP as voted by the players, and scored 155 points, the highest total ever for someone not named Gretzky or Lemieux.  FTP, name this player who won the 1998 Conn Smythe Trophy, the captain of the Detroit Red Wings. 
Answer:  Steve _Yzerman_

11.  This controversial newly-created comic strip features two boys that have moved with grandfather from the city to the suburbs.  FTP, name the strip drawn by Aaron McGruder, controversial because it overtly addresses racial questions through the eyes of its two young African-American protaganists. 
Answer: _Boondocks_ 

12.  After graduating from the University of North Carolina in 1969, he began his career as a reporter with the Boston Globe.  He has served two stints with Sports Illustrated covering everything from the NHL to college basketball. However he's most famous for his baseball coverage, still contributing a column to the Globe every Sunday.  FTP name the man behind "Diamond Notes", who had neither the time nor decency to ask Tony Gwynn for the kidney stone he passed a few years back.
Answer: _Peter Gammons_

13.  Son of the man who was first flute in the Toscanini-led NBC Symphony Orchestra, his less than auspicious directorial debut was the 1961 nudie flick "Tonight for Sure", followed by "The Playgirls and the Bellboy".  Other films include the Michael Jackson Epcot short "Captain Eo", "Jack", and adaptations of two S.E. Hinton books, "Rumble Fish" and "The Outsiders".   FTP, name this brother of Talia Shire and cousin of Nicolas Cage, director of the Godfather trilogy. 
Answer:  Francis Ford _Coppola_   

14.  Set in peaceful Rodneytown, the protagonist competes against characters like Cheap Cheap the Cooking Chicken, Joe Chin, and MC King Kong Mushi in an attempt to impress his girlfriend, a daisy named Sunny Funny, by out-dancing and out-rapping his competitors.  FTP, name this Playstation game starring a dog in an oversized hat.
Answer:  _Parappa the Rapper_

15.  The short-lived "Encyclopedia" Brown HBO series.  The small cult favorite "How I Got Into College".  The cult favorite "Better Off Dead".  "Eek! the Cat".  FTP, all of these were directed by what 80's genius? 
Answer:  "Savage" Steve _Holland_ 

16. Jay Leno and David Letterman were among several comedians who worked as writers for this CBS sitcom, which was a spin-off from _Maude_ and which premiered in 1974.  Among the minor characters on the show were Bookman, the buffoonish superintendent of the apartment building; Sweet Daddy, a pimp; and Penny, the adopted daughter of Willona who was played by a young Janet Jackson.  FTP, name this Norman Lear-created slice of ghetto life which starred Jimmie Walker as J.J. Evans. 
Answer:  _Good Times_

17.  Everyone knows The Cars, and everyone knows Ric Ocasek sings all of their hits.  Except one.  One HUGE hit, performed by bandmate Benjamin Orr.  FTP, what is this song, a hit in 1984 and featuring Paulina Porizkova in the video, crying for no apparent reason? 
Answer:  "Drive"

18.  Last name's the same. Bob is the basketball coach at the University of Washington, Gary covered the Masters and the Final Four as a broadcaster at CBS and ABC, and Jonathan was traded for Antonio Davis shortly after becoming the 5th pick in this year's NBA draft.  FTP, give the common last name. 
Answer: _Bender_

19.  One of this British actress? earliest roles was as Sonny Crockett?s girlfriend Theresa on Miami Vice.  The great-great-granddaughter of former Prime Minister Herbert Asquith, she played Woody Allen?s wife in The Mighty Aphrodite, but this ?Corset Queen?  is better known for roles in Merchant & Ivory adaptations of Forster novels like _A Room With a View_ and _Howard?s End_.  FTP, name this actress who recently earned an Oscar nomination for her role in _The Wings of a Dove_.  
Answer: Helena Bonham _Carter_

20. Whether it's watching Ian Wright smear himself with face and body paint in Ethiopia or observing Justine Shapiro getting a massage in Turkey, this series consistenly provides entertaining, watchable TV, if little actual pratical travel knowledge.  FTP, what is this documentary series, airing on the Travel Channel and sharing its name with a best-selling budget travel book line? 
Answer:  _Lonely Planet_ 

21.  Executive Chef at Gourmet Magazine apparently wasn't enough for this simply delightful culinary marvel.  Neither was a simple 1 hour between 7 and 8 for cooking demonstrations and listener call-ins.  Now she has an extra hour between 10 and 11 to broaden our collective epicurious souls.  FTP, who is this bubbly Food Network Chef, host of Cooking Live and now Cooking Live Primetime? 
Answer:  Sara _Moulton_ 

22.  He jokes that his next film will be a "shot-by-shot remake of Schindler's List", but his current films have shown off his equal opportunity political satire.  FTP, name this hot director of 1996's Citizen Ruth, who followed it up with his under-appreciated _Election_ .
Answer: Alexander _Payne_ 

23.  The previews for this new television show seem eerily familiar, except the Chief of Staff for the similarly themed movie is now President.  Aaron Sorkin provided the writing for both.  FTP, name the NBC drama about the Presidency, starring Martin Sheen. 
Answer: _West Wing_ 


Bonuses
1.  Some very talented athletes have decided to play professional baseball and pass on more exciting sports, answer these questions about some of them FTP each: 
A.  This winningest left-handed pitcher of the 1990's was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the 4th round of the 1984 NHL draft. 
Answer: Tom _Glavine_ 
B.  This University of Minnesota star was the MVP of the 1973 College World Series as a pitcher, and was drafted by the San Diego Padres, Atlanta Hawks, and Minnesota Vikings, becoming the first athlete ever to be drafted in three sports. 
Answer: Dave _Winfield_ 
C.  This center fielder's record for career steals in basketball at the University of Arizona was recently broken by Jason Terry, but he was the sixth man on the Wildcat team that went to the 1988 Final Four. 
Answer: Kenny _Lofton_   

2.  Given lines from the theme song of a 70's TV show, name the show FFP each with a 5 point bonus for all correct: 
A.  "Got kind of tired packing and unpacking, town to town and up and down the dial." 
Answer:  _WKRP in Cincinnati_ 
B. "You'll see that life is a frolic and laughter is calling for you...down at our rendez-vous..." 
Answer:  _Three's Company_ 
C. "In your satin tights, fighting for your rights, and the old Red, White and Blue." 
Answer:  _Wonder Woman_ 
D.  "You'll have some fun now, with me and all the gang; learnin' from each other, while we do our thang." 
Answer:  _Fat Albert_ and the Cosby Kids 
E.  "Fish don't fry in the kitchen; beans don't burn on the grill." 
Answer:  _The Jeffersons_

3. Identify the shot from a description of ingredients and method, FTP each: 
A.  Take a shot of Bailey's Irish Creme and hold it in your mouth.  Then take a shot of lime juice and shake your head, which will cause the Bailey's to curdle.  Swallow the nasty, congealed mixture. 
Answer: _cement mixer_ 
B.  Top an amaretto shot with Bacardi 151 and ignite.  Drop the flaming shot into a beer and chug.  The drink will taste just like it's namesake. 
Answer:  _Doctor Pepper_ 
C.  Pour grenadine-laced vodka, Galliano, and Midori separately into three shot glasses and drink sequentially.  Similarly-colored liqueurs may also be used. 
Answer:  stoplight

4. Given the name of a Puff Daddy song, identify the TWO songs that he is ripping off, 5 points for each title, with a bonus 5 if you are able to provide BOTH original artists as well: 
A. "Can't Nobody Hold Me Down" 
Answer: "The Message" by _Grandmaster Flash_ (and the Furious Five) and "Break My Stride" by Matthew _Wilder_ 
B.  "Been Around the World" 
Answer: "All Around the World" by Lisa _Stansfield_ and "Let's Dance" by David _Bowie_

5.  How well do you know foreign films?  Give the following from clues, 10 points each. 
A.  This Danish film involves two elderly pious sisters who take in a French housekeeper.  After years of service, she wins the lottery and prepares a banquet for them and their friends with the proceeds. 
Answer:  _Babette's Feast_ 
B.  This Japanese film tells the story of one woman's quest to make the absolutely perfect bowl of ramen noodles. 
Answer:  _Tampopo_ 
C.  This French film stars Emmanuelle Beart as a violinist who falls in love with a violin restorer, who does not return her affections. 
Answer:  _Un Coeur en Hiver_ (A Heart in Winter is acceptable)

6. Anyone can name NFL head coaches, but can you name general managers?  10 points each. 
A.  San Diego Chargers 
Answer:  Bobby _Beathard_ 
B.  Green Bay Packers 
Answer:  Ron _Wolf_ 
C.  San Francisco 49ers 
Answer:  Bill _Walsh_

7. Dawson's Creek's stars have wasted little time going into movies.  Given a plot summary and a star from the TV Show, name the movie. 
A. This movie with Katie Holmes about a kidnapped teacher had its title changed after Littleton.
Answer: _Teaching Mrs. Tingle_ 
B.  Michelle Williams stars as a White House intern whose mad crush on President Nixon leads to her unwittingly becoming Deep Throat in this upcoming movie.
Answer: Dick 
C. Joshua Jackson played a gay teenager in this high school version of "Dangerous Liasions". 
Answer: _Cruel Intentions_

8.  Name the superhero teams from lesser-known current or former members for 10 points, or 5 points from some of the more famous members. 
A.  10:  Moondragon, Wonder Man, Tigra 
5:  Captain America, Thor 
Answer:  The _Avengers_ 
B.  10:  Orion, Big Barda, Zauriel 
5:  Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, Aquaman 
Answer:  _Justice League_ of America or _JLA_ 
C.  10:  She-Hulk, Crystal, Ms. Marvel 
5:  Human Torch, Invisible Woman, the Thing 
Answer:  The _Fantastic Four_

9. Given a pair of artists who released identically-titled songs, as well as the highest positions attained on the Billboard Hot 100 and the year released, name the shared title 5-5-10-10: 
A.  En Vogue and Wilson Phillips (both #1 in 1990) 
Answer:  _Hold On_ 
B.  Huey Lewis and the News (#1 in 1985) and Celine Dion (#1 in 1994) 
Answer: The _Power of Love_ 
C.  Stevie Nicks (#16 in 1986) and Nu Shooz (#3 in 1986) 
Answer:  _I Can't Wait_ 
D.  Jody Watley (#2 in 1989), Mary J. Blige (#7 in 1992), and the Beatles (#11 in 1996) 
Answer: _Real Love_

10.  Identify the new show for the fall season, identify the show, F15P each. 
A. This show is named for its star, the actor behind ESPN's "The Rick" 
Answer: _The Mike O'Malley Show_ 
B. This show is a detective show, the latest from prolific David E. Kelley 
Answer: _Snoops_

11.  Touring together this summer are two of the top singer/songwriters, Bob Dylan and Paul Simon.  Given the beginning of one of their songs, identify the song, 10-10-5-5. 
A.      "Hello darkness, my old friend" 
Answer:  _Sounds of Silence_ 
B.      "Come gather round people wherever you roam, 
And admit that the waters around you have grown" 
Answer: _Times They Are A-Changin'_ 
C.      "Sitting in the railway station
Got a ticket for my destination." 
Answer: _Homeward Bound_ 
D.      "How many Roads must a man walk down
Before you call him a man" 
Answer: _Blowin' In the Wind_ 

12. Identify these authors of current best-sellers, for five points each, with a bonus 5 for all correct:
A.  Shadow 
Answer: Bob _Woodward_ 
B.  The Majors 
Answer: John _Feinstein_ 
C.  Encore Provence: New Adventures in the South of France 
Answer: Peter _Mayle_ 
D.  East of the Mountains 
Answer: David _Guterson_ 
E.  We'll Meet Again 
Answer: Mary Higgins _Clark_

13. Given the player, identify the team who drafted him in the 1999 NBA 
  draft, for five points each, with a bonus five for all correct (Note: 
  Accept either the team or the city). 

  A..  Elton Brand                                     Chicago Bulls 
  B.  Steve Francis                                  Vancouver Grizzlies 
  C.  Richard Hamilton                            Washington Wizards 
  D.  Trajan Langdon                              Cleveland Cavaliers 
  E.  Kenny Thomas                                Houston Rockets

14.  Given a game, tell me if it is for the N64 system, Playstation or 
  both.  5 points each. 

  A.  Final Fantasy VII 
  Answer:  _Playstation_ 
  B.  Triple Play 2000 
  Answer:  _Both_ 
  C.  Battle Area Toshinden 
  Answer:  _Playstation_ 
  D.  007 Goldeneye 
  Answer:  _N64_ 
  E.  World Driver Championship 
  Answer:  _N64_

15.  Name these cartoon sidekicks from description, FTP each: 
1.  This little donkey is Quick Draw McGraw's sidekick and Gary Dell'Abate's favorite cartoon character. 
Answer:  _Baba Looey_  (NOTE: Do NOT accept Baba Booey, or any other Howard Stern corruption.) 
2.  This canine sidekick of Dack Dastardly is known for his distinctive, wheezing laugh. 
Answer:  Muttly 
3.  This locust-like creature is the evil bandleader and keyboard player on "Space Ghost Coast to Coast". 
Answer: Zorak

16.  Given a the name of a music label started by an artist or group, name that founding artist or group, FFP each.: 
A.  Grand Royal 
Answer:  _Beastie Boys_ 
B.  Maverick 
Answer:  _Madonna_ 
C.  Paisley Park 
Answer: _Prince_ 
D.  No Limit 
Answer:  _Master P_ 
E.  Dischord 
Answer:  _Fugazi_
F.  Righteous Babe
Answer: Ani _DiFranco_

17. Answer these questions about many people's favorite TV show, The Simpsons, for 10 points each. 
A.  In the episode where Homer becomes the voice of another Itchy and Scratchy character, the Simpsons have another house member, who promptly leaves at the end of the show.  What is his name? 
Answer:  _Roy_ 
B.  When Bart makes a fake driver's license at the DMV and he goes on a road trip with Martin, Milhouse and Nelson, what city and for what event are they going to? 
Answer:  _Knoxville_, TN for the _World's Fair_ 
C.  In the episode where Apu gets married, what is his wife's name? 
Answer:  _Manjula_ (pronounced mun-jula)

18. Those ESPN Sportscenter parodies are hilarious!  Answer these 
  questions about the commercials for ten points apiece. 
  A.  In hands down the funniest parody of Sportscenter, the highlight show 
  mistakenly hires a green teenage kid to host Sportscenter.  He immediately 
  makes a bad impression by denigrating a pitcher, saying "what is he, 50? 
  ...I could hit him."  Who is this pitcher? 
  Answer:  Jimmy _Key_ 
  B.  In another parody, the Sportscenter gang is cheered up by the San 
  Diego Chicken, who eventually takes a break to take a drink of water. 
  When the Chicken takes off his head, who is revealed? 
  Answer:  Pete _Sampras_ 
  C.  In another parody, Evander Holyfield hears that Charley Steiner says 
  that he's only the "third best heavyweight."  Evander then hears two more 
  words that make him REALLY mad.  What are those two words? 
  Answer:  _In Georgia_

19.  Name the group or artist from songs, 5 points each, bonus 5 for all. 
A.  Harden My Heart 
Answer:  _Quarterflash_ 
B.  Suddenly Last Summer 
Answer:  _The Motels_ 
C.  I Can Dream About You 
Answer:  Dan _Hartman_ 
D.  (I Just) Died in Your Arms 
Answer:  _Cutting Crew_ 
E.  Baby Come To Me 
Answer:  Patti _Austin_ (with James _Ingram_) 

20.  Identify the lingo from the card game and the description give, FTP each. 
  A. Slang term for taking another card in blackjack 
  Answer: _Hitting_ 
  B. Bidding and making six in bridge 
  Answer: _Small slam_ 
  C. Five cards of the same suit in poker 
  Answer: _Flush_ 

21.  Many know and love Tom Clancy, but do you really know him like you 
  should?  Given five novels by Clancy, give them in order of publication, 
  earliest to latest.  5 points for each correct, 5 extra if you get them 
  all.  The novels are:  Red Storm Rising, The Cardinal of the Kremlin, The 
  Hunt for Red October, Clear and Present Danger, and Patriot Games. 
  Answer:  _The Hunt for Red October, Red Storm Rising, Patriot Games, The 
  Cardinal of the Kremlin, and Clear and Present Danger_

22. Given a pair of movies, identify the actor or actress, FTP each. 
  A:  Sweet Hereafter, Go 
  Answer: Sarah _Polley_ 
  B. Airheads, UHF 
  Answer: Michael _Richards_ 
  C.  Pushing Tin, Primary Colors 
  Answer: Billy Bob _Thornton_

 23.  Name the person, 30-20-10. 
  A.  The son of an archaeologist, he spent a year in Tibet after his father 
  was killed there and then spent a year at Harvard.  In Tibet, he developed 
  special physical skills. 
  B.  He has been clocked at 168 on the JUGS radar gun. 
  C.  He is the subject of an April Fools Day article in Sports Illustrated 
  by George Plimpton. 
  Answer:  _Sidd Finch_ 

24. Identify the players in Wall Street's greed decade, FTP each. 
  A.He was Drexel Burnham Lambert's West Coast man who popularized junk bonds. 
  Answer: Michael _Milken_ 
  B. This Baltimore Orioles owner was Milken's lawyer before he (the lawyer) died. 
  Answer: Edward Bennet _Williams_ 
  C. This was James Stewart's Pulitzer Prize winning book, which told the 
  story of Milken and Boesky, among others. 
  Answer: _Den of Thieves_ 

25.  Given the name of a beer, identify its country of origin, 5 points each:
A.  Grolsch
Answer:  The _Netherlands_
B.  Kingfisher
Answer:  _India_
C.  Red Stripe
Answer:  _Jamaica_
D.  Carlsberg
Answer:  _Denmark_
E.  Theakston Old Peculiar
Answer:  _England_ or equivalents