1998 Fred Sanford Memorial Trash Tournament Gorditas! Gorditas! Toss-Ups by Josh Allen, Michelle Cantave, and Adam Fine; edited by Fine 1. Its color may be red brindle, other brindles, solid white, or piebald. It was first developed in England in the 13th century for courage and ferocity needed in a certain sport, but when that sport became illegal in 1835, it was bred to eliminate viciousness. It has small, thin ears, located high on the head; a large broad nose; and while it has long hind legs, its forelegs are short, stout, and straight. For ten points, identify the breed of dog known as a mascot for Great Britain, Mississippi State, and the University of Georgia. Answer: _Bulldog_ 2. She began her acting career on the stage, receiving a Drama Critics Award for her role in the 1953 play Trip to Bountiful. Later in her career she made her mark on television, appearing regularly on "Moonlighting" and winning an Emmy for the 1990 miniseries People Like Us. Who, however, for ten points, was best known for two 1950s movies, starring opposite Cary Grant in North by Northwest and as the Best Supporting Actress in 1954's "On the Waterfront?" Answer: Eva Marie _Saint_ 3. Incorporated in 1927 as United Independent Broadcasters, Incorporated, the name was changed a year later. That year communications executive William S. Paley invested in the company, when it was radio network. After the network expanded from 22 to 114 stations, Paley decided to enter television, signing Jack Benny, George Burns, and Lucille Ball to his network. For ten points, identify the broadcasting company now owned by Westinghouse, the home of AFC football and "60 Minutes." Answer: _Columbia Broadcasting Systems_ (or _CBS_) 4. In 1970 Linda Ronstadt hired two of its future members to play on her album Silk Purse. Prior to forming, its members had experience with country-rock, playing with the groups Poco and Shiloh as well as Bob Seger's band. Then David Geffen signed them to Asylum Records, producing their self-titled debut, which spawned two hit singles, "Witching Woman" and "Take It Easy." For ten points, name the rock supergroup who in 1977 won a Grammy for "Hotel California." Answer: The _Eagles_ 5. Contests are divided into eight 12-minute periods. Points are scored during speed rallies, known as jams, or sprints, limited to one minute each. The oval board track is banked at 30 degrees on the turns, enabling contestants to maintain high speeds. For ten points, what sport for both men and women allows body checks in order to block a sprinting skater from scoring points? Answer: _Roller Derby_ 6. Two answers needed. Her forms were almost always red and included a crocodile, tiger, rhinoceros, hen, fox, snake, and a purple dragon. His were always blue with a beard, and included a caterpillar, crab, goat, turtle, rabbit, mouse, and a germ. The fight started when he demanded that she release Wart from her custody. For ten points, name these two magicians who had a "Wizards' Duel" in "The Sword in the Stone." Answers: _Merlin_ and Madame _Mim_ 7. Made from coffee and milk, this beverage comes in two varieties: the store-made and the bottled. Though similar tasting, the store variety is blended with ice into a slushy and can be made with any flavor that the customer chooses, whereas the bottled varity is liquid and only comes in three flavors. For ten points, name this popular beverage from Starbucks which comes bottled in coffee, mocha, and most recently vanilla flavor. Answer: _Frappuccino_ 8. In the Charles R. Jackson novel for which the film was based, homosexuality was behind the torment of the lead character. However, deciding to tackle one taboo at a time in order to fight the Hays Production Code, its director concentrated on the grim reality of alcoholism, the pattern of isolation, and the details of detoxification. For ten points, what 1945 social and psychological indictment of alcoholism earned Ray Milland Best Actor, Billy Wilder Best Director, and the Best Picture Oscar? Answer: _"The Lost Weekend"_ 9. His real name was Ix, but when he came to Earth he chose a name that was not quite as normal as he thought; probably because he chose the name of a car. In the latest book he becomes a food critic and has an expense account that would buy a country the size of Switzerland. It was his quick thinking that got Arthur Dent off of Earth before the Vogons destroyed it. For ten points name this Betelguese native who writes for the "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." Answer: _Ford Prefect_ 10. The show "Circus Boy" followed the adventures of Corky, an orphan adopted by members of a traveling circus. Although the show wasn't very successful, it did lauch the career of the actor who played Corky, who at the time used the last name of Braddock. For ten points, give the real name of this actor who after the cancellation of "Circus Boy" went on to become a member of the Monkees and the voice of Arthur during the first season of "The Tick." Answer: Mickey _Dolenz_ 11. On Saturday, September 5, 1998, twenty-two police and civilians were slightly injured, after police tried to enforce a court-ordered curfew and clashed with demonstrators. For ten points, the clash broke up what Harlem event, a peaceful march organized by black extremist Khalid Abdul Muhammad and patterned after two previous marches like it? Answer: _Million Youth_ March 12. He won his first race at age eight, a cup delivered by the vacationing Queen Juliana of Holland. Emulating the styles of Henri Oreiller and Adrien Duvillard, he joined the French national team in 1960, but developed a reputation for crashing. At Innsbruck in 1964, he suffered from amoebic dysentery, and only placed fifth in the giant slalom, his best event. For ten points, name the skier who came back with a vengeance at the 1968 games at Grenoble, sweeping the slalom, giant slalom and downhill events. Answer: Jean-Claude _Killy_ (kee-LEE) 13. Gregoy Sierra as Chano Amengule; Ron Carey as Carl Levitt; Steve Landesburg as Arthur Dietrich; Jack Soo as Nick Yemana; Max Gail as Stanley "Wojo" Wojohowicz; and James Gregory as Inspector Luger. Once called "the Keystone Cops under the ethnic quota system," for ten points, what show featured the title character and his crew from the Twelfth Precinct in Greenwich Village, that character played by Hal Linden? Answer: _"Barney Miller"_ 14. He was trained as an engineer in Annapolis and served as a naval officer until 1934. Five years later, he sold his first stories to "Astounding Science Fiction," while many of his early works fit into his "Future History" series, in which a projected sequence of technological, political, and social developments from the years 1950 to 2600 serve as a common background. For ten points, what great s-f writer penned _Revolt in 2100_, _Starship Troopers_, and _Stranger in a Strange Land_? Answer: Robert Anson _Heinlein_ 15. She is a timid executive secretary employed by Mr. Frank Virago. After refusing Virago's sexual advances, she is demoted, then thrown out a window. However, she is hurled into another dimension, where she becomes a female fighting machine. For ten points, give the name of the title heroine of the first CD-ROM game put out by Black Dragon Productions, starring April 1996 Playmate Gillian Bonner. Answer: _Riana Rouge_ 16. In this method of cooking, meat is marinated in hot spices and smoked in a drum barrel over coals. Popular in the Carribean, this type of cooking is often found on road side stands, where customers usually buy the meat by the pound. For ten points, name this style of cooking whick also shares its name with a 1979 Steve Martin movie. Answer: _Jerk_ 17. Harry Patterson, a former don, has become one of the world's most successful thriller writers. His books, however, are written under another name. Hisbooks mainly deal with Irish terrorism and the British responses, revolving around such memorable characters as Martin Brosnan, Liam Devlin, Sean Dillon, and Brigadier Charles Ferguson. For ten points, name the author of _Luciano's Luck_, _Touch the Devil_, and _The Eagle Has Landed_. Answer: Jack _Higgins_ 18. _Rolling Stone_ magazine recently compared her to Joni Mitchell and Chuck D, in a review of her debut solo album. She wrote and produced Aretha Franklin's single "A Rose Is Still a Rose," while for the _love jones_ soundtrack she penned and sang the ballad "The Sweetest Thing." For ten points, name this some-time singer of The Fugees, who hit it big with "Killing Me Softly." Answer: Lauryn _Hill_ 19. In 1941 he took a year off from American baseball to play for Vera Cruz of the Mexican League. Eleven years earlier, he was a spectator, attending a game between the Homestead Grays and the Kansas City Monarchs, when the Grays catcher was injured. The Grays called him out of stands, and he became a member of the team, socking 75 home runs the following year. For ten points, name this Hall of Fame catcher of the Homestead Grays and Pittsburgh Crawfords of the Negro Leagues. Answer: Josh _Gibson_ 20. He has had many serious acting parts, from Dr. Jerome Oziel in a 1994 television movie about the Menendez brothers, to Dr. Robert Oppenheimer in "Fat Man and Little Boy." But he's known more for two popular roles, one a "Howling Mad" Captain in "The A-Team," and the other a paranoid lieutenant in the Star Trek Universe, who has experienced, among other horrors, exploding IQ and transporter psychosis. For ten points, name this actor, known for Captain Murdoch and Lieutenant Reginald Barclay. Answer: Dwight _Schultz_ 21. When Catholic High School coach Father Gilbert Burns noticed he was squinting, he cut this player from his basketball team, feeling an athlete could not wear glasses and play basketball at the same time. Too bad for them, for he learned the game at Quigley Prep in Chicago before becoming a three-time All-American at DePaul. For ten points, what basketball player dominated the rest of the early NBA with his height, leading the Minneapolis Lakers to five championships in six years? Answer: George _Mikan_ 22. The Indian Emperor Akbar I apparently played this game on courts constructed of inlaid marble. On red and white squares around him, sixteen slave girls from the harem would move around according to his directions. Traditional boards are typically constructed of cloth, and six cowrie shells are thrown to determine the moves. For ten points, identify the game in which the object is to get pieces from the middle of the board to the edge and back again, with dice having replaced cowrie shells in Western cultures. Answer: _Parcheesi_ 23. "Touched by an Angel," "Life Goes On," "Eight is Enough," and "Father Dowling Mysteries," are some of the shows featured on this new network that began broadcasting in August of 1998. For ten points, name this network that along with family-focused sydicated programming will also offer original programming such as "Great Day America" and "Woman's Day" starring Phyllis George. Answer: _Pax_ network 24. Maple Leaf Gardens Limited presented it to the National Hockey League in 1964, to honor the long-time coach, manager, president, and owner of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Jean Beliveau of Montreal won the first, while Bernie Parent and Mario Lemieux are the only players to win it two consecutive years. For ten points, what trophy is given to the Most Valuable Player of the Stanley Cup playoffs, won in 1998 by Detroit's Steve Yzerman? Answer: Conn _Smythe_ Trophy 25. The heroine of the song is wearing the title garment, and while in it, she is afraid to leave the lockers, afraid to come out from under a blanket, and then afraid to get out of the water. For ten points, 2-3-4, tell the people what "she wore for the first time today." Answer: _"Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini"_ 26. Born Mark Myrie, this artist got his name from his chubby appearance as a child. He recorded his first single, "The Ruler", a year later, followed by "I Got to Leave You." Many of his hits cause controversy, most notably his homophobic "Boom Bye Bye." For ten points, name this dancehall reggae star whose albums include _Voice of Jamaica_ and _Til Shiloh_. Answer: Buju _Banton_ 27. So far off the beaten track that it makes Monty Python look mainstream, this movie includes almost every kind of depravity imaginable. Among the characters are Wynard, a Vietnam vet frog with a heroin addiction; Harry the Hare, who thinks he's infected with a fatal STD; Trevor the Rat, the sidekick of Bletch the Walrus, a drug-dealing, porno video producer; and Heidi, an aging, overweight hippo. For ten points, name this off-the-wall 1989 Peter Jackson Troma film. Answer: _Meet the Feebles_ 1998 Fred Sanford Memorial Trash Tournament Maryland Team Name TBA Bonuses by Josh Allen, Michelle Cantave, and Adam Fine All bonuses worth 30 points, except #9, which is worth up to 35 points. 1. Time to see what you know about the Cannes Film Festival. a. For five points, what is the award given for the best film at the Festival? Answer: _Palme d'Or_ (or _Golden Palm_) b. For ten points, identify the film director who in 1956 predicted the festival's demise, yet won best screenplay for "The Four Hundred Blows" three years later. Answer: Francois _Truffaut_ c. Now, for five points each, given the director of a Golden Palm-winning film and the year of the award, identify the film. Federico Fellini, 1960 Answer: _La Dolce Vita_ d. Martin Scorsese, 1976 Answer: _Taxi Driver_ e. Jane Campion, 1993 Answer: _The Piano_ 2. TNBC Redux -- answer these questions about quality programming on Saturday morning, 5-10-15. a. He has now spent an entire decade as Principal Richard Belding on the various incarnations of "Saved By the Bell." Answer: Dennis _Haskins_ b. The newest (and suckiest) of the TNBC shows, it revolves around Jamal and Chris's misadventures at the "rough" Manhattan High School. Answer: _"City Guys"_ c. This former NBA star is now in his third year as Coach Bill Fuller of the fictional Deering High School on "Hang Time." Answer: Reggie _Theus_ 3. 30-20-10 identify the music group: 30: In 1974 two students from the Rhode Island School of Design formed The Artistics, a forerunner to their more famous band, created the next year with another RISD student. 20: Signed by Sire Records in 1977, they became a quartet with the addition of guitarist/keyboardist Jerry Harrison. Early albums included _More Songs About Buildings and Food_ (1978) and _Fear of Music_ (1979). 10: Later albums of the band, with drummer Chris Frantz, bassist Tina Weymouth, and lead singer David Byrne included _Remain in Light_ (1980) and _Little Creatures_ (1985). Answer: The _Talking Heads_ 4. This bonus will test your knowledge of top-rated TV shows. a. First, three western-theme shows have finished as the number one rated show for a season. For five points each, name them. Answers: _Gunsmoke_, _Wagon Train_, _Bonanza_ b. For ten points, what program in 1955 finished number one, the only quiz show ever to do so in prime time? Answer: The _$64,000 Question_ c. Finally, for five points, this was the only TV show to garner the top spot five straight seasons, doing so from 1971-75. Answer: _"All in the Family"_ 5. The single-season record for goals in the National Hockey League is 92, scored by Wayne Gretzky in 1981-82. Identify these previous record holders for ten points each. a. Way back in 1944-45 he zoomed through the NHL's 50 game schedule, scoring a goal a game, or 50 total, a goal record which would not be matched until Bernie Geoffrion did it in 1960-61. Answer: Maurice "The Rocket" _Richard_ b. In 1965-66, this man finally broke Maurice Richard's record, scoring 54 goals. He would score 50 four more times in his NHL career, before bolting for Winnipeg of the WHA, where he scored 77 goals one season. Answer: Bobby _Hull_ c. The 1970-71 season saw this player shatter Bobby Hull's record of 58 goals, as he neared Richard's per-game pace by amassing 76 goals in 78 games. He would score 60 goals in a season three more times. Answer: Phil _Esposito_ (team loses five points if they give Tony Esposito for the answer) 6. Answer the following relating to the search for a Russian prime minister, 5-10-15. a. In early September 1998 this former prime minister's nomination by Boris Yeltsin was rejected by the Duma. Answer: Viktor _Chernomyrdin_ b. This leader of the Communist Party and former Presidential candidate warned Yeltsin that if he nominated Chernomyrdin a third time, the Duma would begin impeachment proceedings against him. Answer: Gennady _Zyuganov_ c. Yeltsin may be considering this Soviet-era economic official and member of the Communist Party, his ex-trade and industry minister, as the next prime minister. Answer: Yuri _Maslyukov_ 7. Given the first line, name the science fiction author who wrote these lines. If you need the book it came from, you'll get five points. a. 10: "In the night time heat of Beirut in one of a row of general address transfer booths, Louis Wu flicked into reality." 5: _Ringworld_ Answer: Larry _Niven_ b. 10: "I looked at my notes and I didn't like them. I'd spent three days at U.S. Robots and might as well have spent them at home with the Encyclopedia Tellurica." 5: _I, Robot_ Answer: Isaac _Asimov_ c. 10: "No one would have believed in the last years of the nineteenth century that this world was being watched keenly and closely by intelligences greater than man's and yet as mortal as his own?" 5: _War of the Worlds_ Answer: HG _Wells_ 8. Answer these questions about the game of cribbage for the stated number of points. a. For five, if a player has the J of the same suit as the turned up card he or she is given points for this. Answer: _His Knobs_ b. For five, this is the term used when a player miscounts his or her points for a given hand. Answer: _Muggins_ c. For ten, a player who loses by 30 points is considerd to be this. Answer: _Skunked_ d. For a final ten, the player to peg 120 points exactly is said to be here. Answer: The _dead hole_ 9. American Movie Classics just celebrated the Thirtieth Anniversary of "The Planet of the Apes" by showing the five movies all month plus a behind-the-scenes special. You will not be asked to name the movies. Instead, for ten points each: a. Played by Linda Harrison, what pretty yet quite stupid human was the companion of both Colonel Taylor and Captain Brent in the first two movies? Answer: _Nova_ b. What was the name of the doomsday atomic bomb which was worshipped by the mutant-humans in "Beneath the Planet of the Apes?" Answer: _Alpha-Omega_ Bomb c. Finally, what did Colonel Taylor first say when he tried to escape from the Apes, only to be captured, proving to the Apes that humans could talk? Answer: _"Get your stinkin' paws off me, you damn dirty ape!"_ (note to moderators: accept close equivalents, and give a five-point bonus if the answer is given using Charlton Heston's exaggerated inflections) 10. In July, the Atlanta Falcons signed a quarterback to back up Chris Chandler. If that quarterback plays a single down in 1998, he will become the second-oldest player in NFL history. a. First, for five points each, who is this long-time quarterback, and how old is he? Answers: Steve _De Berg_; _forty-four_ years b. For five points, who was the oldest player in NFL history, retiring at age 47? Answer: George _Blanda_ c. For ten points, with what team did Steve De Berg begin his NFL career, starting for them in 1978 and 1979 before he was benched in 1980? Answer: _San Francisco_ or _49ers_ d. Finally, for five points, what three-time Super Bowl MVP replaced Steve De Berg at quarterback in 1980? Answer: Joe _Montana_ 11. For the specified amount of points, I'll give you the origin of a band's name, and you tell me which band it is (or was). a. For five, it's the police code for indecent exposure, for which one of the band's members was picked up on when he was sixteen. Answer: _311_ b. For ten, this band's name means "thinking while dancing" in Swahili. Answer: _Oingo Boingo_ c. For five, not named for an airplane, the band's name actually comes from a southern hairstyle. Answer: _B-52's_ d. For ten, this name is a British World War II term for UFO's. Answer: _Foo Fighters_ 12. Given a defintion of cooking technique, identify it for ten points each. a. Plunge food into boiling water for a brief time to perserve color, texture, and nutritional value; or to remove the skin. Answer: _Blanch_ b. Cook in simmering liquid just below the boiling point Answer: _Poach_ c. Cut into thin, matchlike strips Answer: _Julienne_ 13. Given a pair of films, identify the director for ten points each. If you need an Oscar-winning film for Best Director, you will earn five points. a. 10: "Thunderbolt and Lightfoot"; "Heaven's Gate" 5: "The Deer Hunter" Answer: Michael _Cimino_ b. 10: "The Seventh Cross"; "The Nun's Story" 5: "From Here to Eternity" Answer: Fred _Zinnemann_ c. 10: "Panic in the Streets"; "A Streetcar Named Desire" 5: "On the Waterfront" Answer: Elia _Kazan_ 14. Given a description of a drink mentioned on "Star Trek: The Next Generation," name it for the stated number of points. a. For five, this is Picard's favorite beverage which he always asks for served hot. Answer: _Earl Grey Tea_ b. For ten, this is Worf's favorite beverage, first served to him by Guinan. Answer: _Prune Juice_ c. For fifteen, this beverage was being made for Troi by Data when the crew members were all stripped of their memory in the episode "Conundrum". Answer: _Samarian Sunset_ 15. And we thought Susan McDougal was only up to her eyes in "Whitewater"! Answer the following about another case against her. a. For ten points each, McDougal is accused of stealing money from the wife of what famous conductor? Answer: Zubin _Mehta_ b. For five points, how much money did McDougal allegedly steal from Zubin Mehta's wife? Answer: _$150,000_ c. For fifteen points, although Superior Court Judge Leslie Light told the attorneys specifically not to mention the Whitewater investigation, what Deputy District Attorney made several passing references to Arkansas during his opening remarks? Answer: Jeffrey _Semow_ 16. Time to return to an era when Major League pitching was actually good: the 1960s. Identify these pitchers from descriptions, 5-10-15. a. From 1963 to 1966 this left-hander absolutely dominated baseball, averaging 24 wins, 307 strikeouts, and a 1.85 ERA, on his way to winning three Cy Young awards in four years. Answer: Sandy _Koufax_ b. The "Dominican Dandy," he won 20 games six times during the 1960s and was a ten-time All-Star, but was perhaps best known for his high leg kick. Answer: Juan _Marichal_ c. A workhorse who pitched for the Minnesota Twins for most of the 1960s, he started more than forty games three times in his career. He also won sixteen consecutive Gold Gloves. Answer: Jim _Kaat_ 17. Given a role in the movie version of "The Who's Tommy," name the celebrity who played the part, for five points each. a. Tommy Answer: Roger _Daltrey_ b. Tommy's mother Answer: _Ann-Margaret_ c. The former pinball king Answer: Elton _John_ d. Uncle Ernie Answer: Keith _Moon_ e. The Acid Queen Answer: Tina _Turner_ f. The Doctor who cannot find anything wrong with Tommy Answer: Jack _Nicholson_ 18. Name the actor from roles, 30-20-10-5: 30: Carmine Sabatini, Sky Masterson 20: Fletcher Christian, Terry Malloy 10: Colonel Kurtz, Dr. Moreau 5: Vito Corleone Answer: Marlon _Brando_ 19. How well do you know the shows featured on The Food Network? Given a description of a show, name it for ten points each. a. Based on a Brittish show, this program, hosted by Sissey Biggers, has two contestants pair up with a professional chef to prepare a dish in 18 minutes, and then has the audience vote for the best dish. Answer: _Ready...Set...Cook!_ b. This show features Sean Donnellan's attempts to learn how to make simple dishes from his guide Cathy Lowe. The title of this show refers to the first thing that you should learn when trying to learn how to cook. Answer: _How to Boil Water_ c. Hosted by Jennifer Paterson and Clarissa Dickson Wright, this show follows the adventures of these women as they tour Britain in their quest to rediscover the delights of traditional British cooking. The title refers to the appearance of the hostesses. Answer: _Two Fat Ladies_ 20. Identify the science fiction authors of these novels for ten points each. a. "Legacy," "The Forge of God," "Anvil of Stars," and "Moving Mars" Answer: Greg _Bear_ b. "Suntide Rising," "The Postman," and the Uplift Trilogy Answer: David _Brin_ c. "The Dream Master," "Bring Me the Head of Prince Charming," "Bridge of Ashes," and "Lord of Light" Answer: Roger _Zelazny_ 21. Answer these questions about one of the best centers in basketball history, Bill Russell. a. For five points each, identify both the college for which he played and either year that his team won the NCAA championship. Answers: University of _San Francisco_; _1955 or 1956_ b. For five points, identify the only NBA team for which Russell played his entire career. Answer: _Boston_ or _Celtics_ c. For five points each, identify the three NBA teams that Bill Russell coached. Answers: _Boston_ or _Celtics_; _Seattle_ or _Supersonics_; _Sacramento Kings_ 22. Oh, those wacky Mad Magazine writers! I'll give you a snappy answer, and for ten points each, you'll supply the stupid question. (Reader: or a close approximation). a. "No, I've been out walking my pet fish." Answer: _Been swimming?_ b. "Why? Are you on fire?" Answer: _Mind if I smoke?_ c. "No, it's vanilla custard and I can hardly wait till it reaches my mouth." Answer: _Is it quicksand?_ 23. For five points each and a five point bonus for all correct: Name all five of Tevye's daughters from "Fiddler on the Roof." Answers: _Shprintzke_, _Bielke_, _Chava,_ _Hodel_, Tzeitel_ 24. Given a character in the Crash Bandicoot games, tell me if he or she apperared in the first game, the second game, both, or neither. a. Papu Papu Answer: _First_ b. Ripper Roo Answer: _Both_ c. Coco Answer: _Second_ d. N. Gin Answer: _Second_ e. Dr. Cortex Answer: _Both_ f. Pinstripe Answer: _First_