FRED SANFORD PLAYOFF PACKET 3- HIGHT and OTHER UVA PEOPLE

1. Don Featherstone created the original version in 1957 as a young designer at Union Products, a company that he later bought out.  A more realistic version, which is larger and marketed for a more upscale clientele with a larger price tag is being relea
sed to go along with the original, along with black models for divorce parties and blue ones that avoid zoning restrictions on the original versions.  FTP, name this yard ornament that has become a symbol of bad taste, especially when you link it with the
 John Waters film of the same name.
A:  _ Pink flamingos_ (plastic)

2. 20th Century Fox has been subjected to protests over this upcoming film due to its plot, which involves the U.S. declaring martial law after a terrorist attack on New York City.  The main objection stems from the fact that in the film, the military for
cibly arrests and detains American Muslims, much like Japanese-Americans during World War II.  FTP, name this film, whose cast includes Annette Benning, Denzel Washington, and Bruce Willis.
A: _ The Siege _

3. This hockey star was actually born in Taiwan, but he is considered to be the first American to win the Norris Trophy, doing so in 1983 and '84.  He joined the Canadiens in 1978 after being picked up from the folding Birmingham Bulls and remained with t
he Habs until being traded for Ryan Walter in 1982. FTP, name this longtime fixture of the Washington Capitals' defense, who was noted for playing without a helmet.
A: Rod _Langway_

4. Charlottesville resident Mike Long helped lead Team USA to a come-from-behind victory over the French  to win the 1998 World Championship of  this card game, which now has a professional tour and a contract with ESPN2 to televise highlights of the Cham
pionship matches, although a game can be finished in minutes if the cards are played right.  FTP, name this card game, created by Dr. Richard Garfield in 1991 for Wizards of the Coast.
A: _ Magic _ : The Gathering

5. Besides Squirrel Nut Zippers, the Chapel Hill music scene has given rise to this band, which includes drummer Darren Jesse and bassist Robert Sledge.  Their second album, _Whatever and Ever Amen_, includes the hit song "Brick".  FTP, name the lead sing
er of this group and add two non-existent members and you've named this band.
A: _Ben Folds Five_

6. Hyperion Publishing has recently signed this comedian to a book deal to publish his essays from the _New Yorker_.  His film career has included _L.A. Story_,  _Housesitter_, _Roxanne_, and the more popular films _Dirty Rotten Scoundrels_, _The Man With
 Two Brains_, and _Parenthood_.  FTP, if you haven't already identified this man, you'll just have to "Excuuuuuuse   Meeeeee!"
A: Steve _Martin_

7.  This artist's works include covers for the Swamp Boogie Queen CD, including the animation for the music video, which was supervised by his daughter Zeea.  His graphic novel career includes _ X-Men Visionaries 2 _ , _ The Greatest Batman Stories Ever T
old _, and _ The Greatest Team-Up Stories Ever Told _.  FTP, name this cartoon aritst, whose Continuity Comics web site includes an on-line version of Captain Bucky O'Hare.
A:  _ Neal Adams _ (from www.nealadams.com)

8. Buttered Popcorn, Cappuccino, Chocolate Pudding, Toasted Marshmallow, Margarita, and Hawaiian Punch are all, FTP, flavors of this "gourmet jelly bean" that advertises itself as having "40 fun flavors, 4 calories per bean, and no fat".
A: _Jelly Belly_

9. Rush Limbaugh once appeared on an episode of this show, where he finally had a chance to dance at a senior prom.  Billy Bob Thornton was a part of the supporting cast of this Linda Bloodworth/ Harry Thomason series set in a small town in Missouri.  FTP
, name this CBS show from the early 90's that starred Markie Post and John Ritter.
A: _ Hearts Afire _

10. He won 373 games in a 20 year career, earning a spot in Cooperstown.  He led the National League in wins during 6 seasons, including 4 consecutive times from 1914-1917, but he is also remembered for coming out of the bullpen to save Game 7 of the 1926
 World Series for the Cardinals after pitching a complete game victory the day before.  FTP, name this legendary hurler, who was portrayed in a movie about his life by Ronald Reagan.
A: Grover Cleveland _Alexander_

11. This book begins when Sara Rosen is arrested for breaking into the Riegar chemical plant in Rhinekill, New York.  Her brother, an agent in the Israeli special operations forces, and her lawyer, a former Navy SEAL by the name of Michael Stone, team up 
with some of Stone's old SEAL buddies, including Arno Bitt and Wings Hauser in order to liberate the animals that had apparently been vivisected into the Riegar plant.  Meanwhile, they must also capture the mysterious Al Rajul, and Stone must save his new
 girlfriend, Stephanie Harrigan, along with saving all of New York City from Al Rajul's evil plot.  FTP, this summarizes the plot of what G. Gordon Liddy novel.
A: _ The Monkey Handlers _

12. The founder of this product has touted its virtues on radio advertisements, while assuring customers who wrote in that although this product can pick up a bowling ball, it is safe for use near pets and small children.  Their XL model weighs 8 pounds a
nd is used in over 50,000 hotels, if you believe their ads.  FTP, name this vacuum, which claims that nothing gets by it.
A: The _ Oreck _ vacuum

13. In 1948, this Grand Ole Opry star ran for the governorship of  Tennessee on the Republican ticket.  According to legend, Japanese soldiers on Okinawa taunted U.S. troops by saying "To hell with F.D.R., Babe Ruth, and ______"  FTP, name this musician, 
whose hits included "Pins and Needles (In My Heart)", "Wreck on the Highway", and whose backup group was named the Smoky Mountain Boys.
A: Roy _Acuff_

14. This group started in 1981 as a California improvisational troupe.  Their Christmas show, featuring a five-minute version of _A Christmas Carol_, has become an NPR holiday staple, and their American History and Shakespeare plays are performed in reper
tory theaters in London.  FTP, name this group that shrunk _Hamlet_ and _Romeo and Juliet_ into half-hour radio dramas.
A: _The Reduced Shakespeare Company_

15. Although critics praised this 1978-79 CBS series, low ratings caused its cancellation, although reruns aired on PBS and Showtime produced new episodes from 1983-85.  Seals and Croft sang the theme song, "The First Years", and the show was based on a m
ovie that was set at Harvard University. FTP, name this show about young law school students that starred John Houseman as Prof. Charles Kingsfield.
A: _The Paper Chase_

16. Jeff Goldblum as New Jersey,  Yakov Smirnov as a Chief Security Advisor, and duck hunters named Bubba and Burt make up part of the cast of this W.D. Richter film.  Although it was released in 1984 and received small box office figures, it has gained a
 reputation as a classic cult film featuring the struggle between Red Lectroids and Black Lectroids. FTP, name this film, where the Hong Kong Cavaliers can be found alongside the title character in their battle against the Red Lectroids, led by John Lithg
ow's character.
A: The Adventures of _ Buckaroo Bonzai _ Across the Eighth Dimension

17. This series is the brainchild of Chip Paucek and James Rena, two George Washington University students who were inspired by their more entertaining professors.  Their first video, "The Wild and Wacky World of Finance", flopped until it was repackaged 
and reduced in price.  FTP, name the comedy/education troupe responsible for "The Creepy Crawly World of Calculus", and "The Super-Charged World of Chemistry" in addition to other educational videos.
A: The _Standard Deviants_

18. A week after this event, investigators were still unsure what caused this disaster, as one data recorder suggested that problems in the codes for electronic devices may have been the problem, while some speculated that the electronic devices may have 
malfunctioned due to a fire.  Either way, it caused 229 deaths on September 1, including a son of former boxing champion Rocky Marciano. FTP, identify this air disaster, which occurred in St. Margaret's Bay off the coast of Nova Scotia.
A: Swissair _ Flight 111 _

19. He was once considered for the _Monday Night Football_ booth, but was passed over in favor of Alex Karras.  This defensive back intercepted 36 passes during his career, which included stints with the Steelers, Raiders, and Chiefs, where he was noted f
or being knocked out of Super Bowl I after having taunted the Packers during the days before the game.  FTP, name this man, who went on to star in blaxploitation films such as "Black Caesar".
A: Fred "The Hammer" _Williamson_

20. This weekly strip often has features such as _News of the Times_, _Games Louis Plays_  and other insights into the world of Louis Maltby, and competing lawyers for children, who settle disputes such as allowing a "jerk" kid into another group of child
ren's clubhouse.  FTP, name this strip, which also features _Super Fun-Pack Comix_, written by Rueben Bolling.
A: _Tom the Dancing Bug_  

21. He's not Reggie White, but he's been the Reverend and owner of a Memphis church since 1976.  He felt the urge to devote his life to religion during a 1974 West Coast concert tour after an intense religious experience in an Anaheim hotel.  FTP, name _R
olling Stone's_  1972 Rock and Roll Artist of the Year, who is known for the songs "Tired of Being Alone", "Here I am Baby", and "Let's Stay Together"
A: Al _Green_

22. In an episode of "Seinfeld", Elaine wanted to see him in the fictitious film "Sack Lunch". His real film credits include "Short Time", "Tootsie", and "9 to 5".  FTP, name this actor, who is known for his short-lived sitcoms, including "Man of the Peop
le" and "Drexel's Class".
A: Dabney _Coleman_

23. This beer has been boycotted by several political groups due to the conservative views of this brewing family, which include funding of the Heritage Foundation.  It has struggled as a nationally distributed brand due to longer product movement cycles,
 even though drinkers in the eastern U.S. probably get their beer from their Shennandoah Valley facility.  This beer has been packaged in a variety of styles, including baseball bat-shaped bottles, a redesigned can for its regular brand, which promotes it
self as a "Banquet Beer", and its light form, which has used pitchmen as diverse as Elvira, Wayne Knight, and Kareem Abdul Jabbar.  FTP, name this beer, which served as a major plot device in the original _ Smokey and the Bandit _ film.
A: _ Coors _

24. He once contemplated suicide, but only jumped from the second floor of his apartment building.  He claims to have double dated with David Berkowitz and to have inherited Berkowitz's mail route and mail  bag.  FTP, name this would-be Michigan bottle de
posit magnate and friend of Cosmo Kramer, who became a thorn in the side of  Jerry Seinfeld.
A: _Newman_

25. _Forever's Team_ chronicles the 1978 Duke basketball team.  _A Civil War_ revolves around one year of the Army-Navy football rivalry.  _A Good Walk Spoiled_ was a journal of one year on the professional golf tour.  FTP, name the author of these books,
 a Washington Post columnist,  who recently wrote a book about Tiger Woods .
A: John _Feinstein_

26. Only 50 of these were ever made, but the majority of them were still in working order 40 years after their construction.  They featured seat belts, disc brakes, fuel injection, and padded dashes.  FTP, name this car, which gained notoriety from a 1988
 film that starred Christian Slater and Jeff Bridges.
A: The _ Tucker _ (named after Preston Tucker, the car's creator)

27. This group has established 55 schools in the Punjab region of India since 1992.  Thier complex near Lahore includes a hospital, playground, and a shopping center, and although that seems innocent enough, their motives are far more sinister to the eyes
 of those who rule India.  Their leader, Hafiz Mohammed Saeed, has been quoted as saying that "In Islam, God is the ruler, but democracy gives rights to all people".  FTP, name this group, which has been a mastermind of efforts to undermine Indian nationa
l unity, and has been the subject of concern from moderate Islamic groups and several national governaments.
A: _ Lashkar- I - Taiba _ or _ Soldiers of the Holy Places _


BONI

1. World Series what-ifs...answer these questions about players who could have made a difference in World Series games FTP each.
1. If he had hit the ball just a few inches higher, or to the right or left, Bobby Richardson would not have caught his line drive and the ball may have fallen in for a base hit that would have allowed the Giants to beat the Yankees.
A: Willie _Mc Covey_
2. When the ball went through Bill Buckner's legs in the '86 Series, some people wondered why this defensive replacement first baseman had not entered the game in the bottom of the 10th inning.
A: Dave _Stapleton_
3. His unsuccsessful drag bunt ended Game 6 of the 1992 World Series, giving the championship to the Blue Jays and preventing the Braves from forcing a seventh game in Atlanta.
A: Otis _Nixon_

2. Answer these questions about the book _  Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintnance _ FTSP.
1. For 5 pts, give the subtitle of the book.
A: _ An Inquiry Into Values _
2. For 5 pts, name the narrator's son.
A: _ Chris _
2. For 10 pts, name the university that Phaedrus once taught at, where the narrator and his son Chris visit during the course of their trip.
A: _ Montana State _ University (not Univ. of Montana )
3. For 5 pts. for one and 10 for both, name the Sutherlands, the couple that accompanied the narrator and Chris at the start of the trip.
A: _ John _ and _ Sylvia _

3. Answer these questions about the film career of Kathleen Turner FTSP.
1. For 10 pts., she starred in this 1991 flop based on a series of novels by Sara Paretsky.
A: _V.I. Warshawski_
2. For 5 points, she provided the voice for this "badly drawn" cartoon character.
A: _Jessica Rabbit_
3. For 10 points, Turner was in this 1985 John Huston film about a hit man that also starred Jack Nicholson and Angelica Huston.
A: _Prizzi's Honor_
4. For a final 5 pts., name Kathleen Turner's first feature film, which came out in 1981 and featured her character seducing William Hurt's character.
A: _Body Heat_

4. Given a character from _Saturday Night Live_, identify the actor or actress who played the character FFP each.
1. President Carter
A: Dan _Akroyd_
2. Roseanne Roseannadanna
A: Gilda _Radner_
3. Prymat Conehead
A: Jane _Curtin_
4. Chico Escuela
A: Garrett _Morris_
5. Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer
A: Phil _Hartman_
6. Pat
A: Julia _Sweeney_

5. When you think about the biggest names in the novelty song industry, you'll eventually remember Ray Stevens.  Answer these questions about his songs FTSP.
1. For 10 pts., name the Pascagoula, Miss., church that was the unplanned host of the Mississippi Squirrel Revival.
A: The  _ First Self-Righteous Church _
2. For 5 pts. each, name the three places where disturbances were caused by " The Streak "
A: The _ supermarket _,  _ gas station _, and _ gym _ (accept basketball playoff for the gym)
3. For a final 5 pts, name this creature, who became a rock and roll singer after escaping from the zoo.
A: _ Harry the Hairy Ape _


6. Political pundits.....In the News.   Answer these questions about media figures FTP each.
1. This ABC newswoman wrote _We Are Our Mother's Daughters_ in 1998.
A: Cokie _Roberts_
2. Name the company that hired David Brinkley to do advertisements in 1998, a regular public affairs show sponsor, and a major agricultural company.   
A: _Archer-Daniels Midland_ or _ADM_
3. This syndicated columnist and _Politically Incorrect_ semi-regular wrote the bawdy satire _Greetings From the Lincoln Bedroom_ in 1998.
A: Arianna _Huffington_

7. Given a description of an advertising campaign, name the product being shilled on a 10-5 basis.
1. 10: NFL quarterbacks call for delivery by throwing the ball directly on the numbers of the phone.
5: Viewers are told to avoid the 'Noid, an animated character who freezes pizzas.
A: _Domino's_ Pizza
2. 10: Sports are mixed together, such as "Luge Bowling" and "Wiener Dog Winternationals"
5: An adman named "Dick" combines with his friend "Kenny" to pick a cheerleading squad that will be sent to Super Bowl 32.
A: _Miller Lite_
3. 10: When this car was introduced, nature scenes and poetry were used, and no actual words about the car were spoken.
5: A well-dressed man draws on the screen and otherwise explains the finer points of this car without losing his air of superiority.
A: _Infinity_

8. Answer these questions about the show ALF FTSP.
1) For 5 points each, give ALF's full name on his home planet and his home planet.
A: _Gordon Shumway_   and _Melmac_
2) For 10 points, name the actor who played Willie Tanner
A: Max _Wright_
3) For 10 points, name the traditional sport of Melmac.
A: _Boullia Baseball_

9. You may know about Frank Gifford's TV career, but how much do you know about his football career? Answer these questions about the Giff FTSP.
1. For 5 points each, name the college Gifford attended and the NFL team he played for.
A: Univ. of _Southern California_ or _USC_ and the N.Y. _Giants_
2. For another 5 points, what number did Gifford wear when he was with the Giants?
A: _16_
3. For 15 points, Gifford missed the 1961 season due to a concussion that occurred when he was tackled in an important late-season 1960 contest by this Eagles two-way star, a Hall of Fame center and linebacker.
A: Chuck _Bednarik_

10.Never mind Mel Brooks' films, answer these questions about Albert Brooks' films FTSP.
1. For 5 points, who played the female lead in _Mother_
A: Debbie _Reynolds_
2. Brendan Fraser starred as a talented but eccentric pitcher in _The Scout_. For 10 points, name his character in the film.
A: Joe _Nebraska_
3. For 15 points, name this 1985 film about a couple that decides to quit their jobs and tour the U.S. in a Winnebago, but proceed to lose their nest egg by the wife's gambling in Las Vegas.
A: _Lost  in  America_

11. This summer, you were probably unable to avoid the Gordita Revolution, as that little dog seemed to show up everywhere.  Now's your chance to join in or get some revenge.  Your task is to sing either version of the Gordita Revolution National Anthem. 
 You will receive points based on the completeness of your song.
(Moderator: 5 pts for 2 or 3 lines correct, 10 for 4 lines correct, 15 for 5, and 20 for 6 out of 7 lines)
Version 1 Answer:                                  Version 2 Answer:
_ Gorditas! Gorditas!                                _ Gorditas! Gorditas
    Taco souls are we                                     Flatbed cradles three
    Whose lives are pledged                           Try Supreme today
    To warm flatbread                                    Then Santa Fe
    Your salsas make us free                          Fiesta we love thee 
    Gorditas!                                                   Gorditas!
    Let's go eat one now! _                            Let's go eat one now! _

12. It's time to visit _ Jurassic Park _ .  The novel, that is, and not the movie.  Answer these questions about characters in the novel FTSP.
1. For 5 pts. each, name the two Murphy children.
A: _ Tim _ and _ Lex _
2. For 10 pts, name the computer programmer who was killed by a venomous "dilosaur" , who had intended to sell several embryonic creatures to a rival biotechnical firm.
A: Dennis _ Nedry _
3. For a final 10, who was the PR director for Jurassic Park, a man who took in the first workers savaged by raptors, who was initially in charge of  Tim and Lex Murphy.
A: Ed _ Regis _

13. 30-20-10-5-1, Given a pair of college football players, identify the school that enjoyed their talents.
30) Bernie Oosterbaan, Benny Friedman
20)Dan Dierdorf, Tripp Welborne
10) Tom Harmon, Gerald Ford
5) Desmond Howard, Anthony Carter
1) Brian Griese, Charles Woodson
A: _Michigan_ Wolverines

14. Answer these questions about hit songs from the 70's  and late 60's FTP each.
1. This 1973 hit from The Stories explored the subject of interracial love and parent/child conflict.
A: _Brother Louie_
2. This radio personality had a novelty hit with "Disco Duck"
A: Rick _Dees_
3. This Robert Redford film featured the B.J. Thomas hit "Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head"
A: _Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid_

15. Answer these questions about the game of Baccarat FTSP.
1. For 5 pts. each, on what numbers must the banker's opponent stand?
A: _ 6 _ and _ 7 _
2. For 10 pts, what football posistion is also commonly used as a term to describe players betting against the bank?
A: _ Punter _
3. For a final 10 pts, give the name of the more rapid form of Baccarat that has gained popularity in European casinos.
A: Baccarat _ Chamin-De-Fer _ or  _ Shemmy _ or _ Shimmy _

16. How much do you know about your sign?  Given a sign of the zodiac, identify its so-called "ruling planet" FFP each.
1. Sagittarius  A: _ Jupiter _
2. Gemini A: _ Mercury _
3. Leo A:  The _ Sun _
4. Libra A: _ Venus _
5. Virgo A: _ Mercury _
6. Pisces A: _ Neptune _

17. Given a television program, identify the main city or town where the show was set for 5 pts. each.
1. _Alice_
A: _Phoenix_
2. _Roc_
A: _Baltimore_
3. _Dynasty_
A: _Denver_
4. _Frank's Place_
A: _New Orleans_
5. _Wings_
A: _Nantucket_
6. _Perfect Strangers_
A: _Chicago_


18.  Identify these 1998 NFL draft picks from a description FTP each.
1. This Raiders draftee died after an epileptic seizure in May of 1998.
A: Leon _Bender_
2. The Steelers may have found another Kordell Stewart in this former Georgia Bulldog who was a reciever, quarterback, and running back in college.
A: Hines _Ward_
3. This quarterback from Eastern Michigan was selected by the Lions in the 2nd round, ahead of Brian Griese.
A: Charlie _Batch_

19. Three Jacks normally mean that you have a good poker hand, but in our tournament, they're part of some great songs.  FTSP, given a lyric of a song that mentions Jack, give the title of the song.
1. 3 pts. "Jack's going to be a football star"
A: _ Jack and Diane _
2. 12 pts. "Just slip out the back, Jack"
A: _ 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover _
3. 15 pts. "Got a wife and kids in Baltimore, Jack"
A: _ Hungry Heart _

20. Quiz bowl does not currently have a radio show, so answer these questions about sports radio talk show hosts instead FTSP.
1. For 5 pts. Each, name the two hosts of WFAN's afternoon drive show "Mike and the Mad Dog"
A: Mike _ Francessa _ and Chris "Mad Dog" _ Russo _
2. For 10 pts, name this syndicated nighttime host who will pour his callers a beer and discuss point spreads with you while rock music blares in the background.
A: Scott _ Farrell_ or _ Farrell  on the Bench _
3. For 10 pts., name this sports radio personality who earned his 15 minutes of fame by calling Jim Everett "Chris Evert" during the early days of ESPN2.
A: Jim _ Rome _

21. Answer these questions about August's international news FTP each.
1. This country expelled four American students after convicting them for handing out pro-democracy leaflets.
A: _ Myanmar_ (Burma)
2. This former leader was fined and given a suspended sentence after failing to appear before his country's Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
A: Pieter W. (P.W.) _ Botha _
3. Alberto Pandolfi was re-named to the Prime Minister post in this country, replacing Javier Valle Riestra.
A: _ Peru _

22. Answer these questions about the film _ Dark City _ FTSP.  ( Source: article on Sci-Fi channel web site) 
1. For 5 pts, what name was given to the aliens who wreaked havoc on the residents of the town by switching peoples' memories.
A: The _ Strangers _
2. For 10 pts, name the main character, played by Rufus Sewell.
A: John _ Murdock _
3. For 5, what well-known actor was the scientist who aided the Strangers in their plot.
A:  _ Kiefer Sutherland _
4. For a final 10 pts, who directed this film?
A: Alex _ Proyes _
 

23. Given the title of a popular country album, name the group or artist FTSP
1. 5:_ Come on Over _
A: Shania _ Twain _
2. 10: _Just Between You and Me _
A: The _ Kinleys _
3. 15: _Wide Open Spaces _
A: _ Dixie Chicks _

24. 30-20-10-5 Name the school
30: Sideshow Bob' s brother Cecil was outraged that Bob would call this school a "clown college" 
20: Joel successfully got into this school at the end of  "Risky Business"
10: The basketball team is known for its skill at executing the backdoor play.
5: Their alumni include Bill Bradley and Brooke Shields.
A:  _ Princeton _