UMBCBCBC February 8, 1997 Playoffs Round 3 Singdown Category: Songs about Love Toss-ups 1. Although it was released as a track on a bonus CD and could be purchased at Target stores just before Christmas, her new single "Unchained Melody" is not available on a wide-scaled basis and is in high demand. FTP, name the artist that recorded the song when she was only twelve years old. LeAnn _Rimes_ 2. Most people know her for her voice on The Simpsons, but she also played the title character's sister on Rhoda. For 10 points, name this actress who formerly played Brenda Morgenstern and currently is the matriarch Marge of "America's most nuclear family." Julie _Kavner_ 3. In 1995, this commander of the Apollo 13 lunar mission wrote a book recording the event. It was later used to make the movie of Apollo 13. For 10 points, name this man, who also makes a brief appearance in Apollo 13. Jim _Lovell_ 4. No, his nickname doesn't come from being on a calendar, but rather his dramatic post-season performances in baseball. He spent time with the Athletics, the Angels, and the Orioles, but most remember him for his play with the Yankees. For 10 points, who is "Mr. October?" Reggie _Jackson_ 5. Space isn't monkey business, but in tests for the Mercury program the U.S. sent two monkeys into space before Alan Shepard. For 10 points, name one. _Ham_ or _Sam_ 6. FQTP, name the actress that played Lizzie's little sister, Lydia, in the miniseries Pride and Prejudice, and is better known for playing the role of Edina's daughter, Saffron, on Absolutely Fabulous. Julia _Sawahla_ 7. A Spell for Chameleon, The Source of Magic, and Centaur Aisle are all in a series of books about, for 10 points, what fantasy world created by science fiction writer Piers Anthony? _Xanth_ 8.Fran Drescher and Michael Richards, before they were big stars, starred in this movie. "Badgers? We don't need any badgers!" and Spatula City were memorable scenes from this movie which also starred Weird Al Yankovic. FTP, "Don't change that channel, don't touch that dial. We've got it all on.." what movie? _UHF_ 9.Kevin Clash is the puppeteer who actually controls this puppet. He is small, fuzzy, and red, but not Danny Bonaducci. And, in his "tickle me" variety, he was last Christmas' most popular gift for kids. FTP, name the cutest puppet on Sesame Street? _Elmo_ 10. This Swedish defenseman was a member of the Hartford Whalers and Pittsburgh Penguins before joining the New York Rangers this season. He is hated throughout the National Hockey League for his questionable defense tactics and is thought by many to have caused the knee injury which would eventually lead to Boston Bruin Cam Neely's retirement. For 10 points, name this bruising NHL defenseman. _Ulf Samuelsson_ (Do not accept Kjell) 11. "No" was the only word spoken in this movie, ironically by a mime. Otherwise, this Mel Brooks movie follows its title. For 10 points, name this movie. _Silent Movie_ 12. Wreck of the Zephyr, The Garden of Abdul Gasazi, Ben's Dream, The Mysteries of Harris Burdick, The Polar Express, and Jumanji are all books by this children's author who is known for his remarkable stories and illustrations. Chris _Van Allsburg_ 13. Letterman made him huff and puff with his "hot air" comments, and he had trouble guest hosting the Pat Sajak show. For 10 points, name the rotund talk show host who lost his T.V. show due to low ratings last year. Rush _Limbaugh_ 14. We've watched middle daughter Lizzie grow from a toddler to a high school student. Mother Elly is one of the millions of American women who approaches middle age with a child still in elementary school. For 10 points, name this long-running Lynn Johnston comic strip about the life of an average American family. _For Better or For Worse_ 15. This well-known actress didn't always command respectable roles such as those she played in "Little Women", "Dead Man Walking", and "The Client". For 10 points, name this actress who began her career with roles in movies like "The Hunger" and "The Rocky Horror Picture Show". Susan _Sarandon_ 16. This book takes place during the 1950's and '80's in the town of Derry. It begins with George Denbrough's death in 1957 and ends with the demise of the terror that stalked the town in 1987. This book was made into a two part mini-series with Tim Curry playing Pennywise, The Sadistic Clown. For 10 points, name this Stephen King book whose name is mentioned in this question. _It_ 17. He has played Abraham Lincoln twice, both in the movie "Lincoln" and in Ken Burns's Civil War. Currently, he plays an attorney in prime time television. For 10 points, name this actor. Sam _Watterson_ 18.The main character is a college professor. The college professor lives with his sister, his son, and some guy. They tell people that their name is the Solomon family. Of course, none of this is true, as they are actually all aliens. FTP, name this TV show, starring Jane Curtin and John Lithgow. _3rd Rock From The Sun_ 19. With their self-described "techno-pop punk rock," this London trio has grafted 90's dance grooves to 80's new wave. For ten points, name the band whose name is a tribute to a New Order album and blends electronic rhythms and power chords for such songs as "Ready to Go." _Republica_ 20. Lane Meyer is having a bad week. First his girlfriend dumps him for a skiing jerk, his next-door neighbor took in an exchange student to set her up with her son, the food his mother cooks literally walks off his plate, and to top it all of, the paper boy is chasing after him for "two dollars..." FTP, name this Jon Cusack film. _Better Off Dead_ 21.It's a type of wine. It's a car model from Chrysler. It also flew around the world in 1995, in 31 hours and 27 minutes, at an average speed of 1,114 mph. It is the only regularly scheduled supersonic transportation in the world. FTP, name it. _Concorde_ 22.The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, Midwestern Collegiate Conference, and West Coast Conference all have teams in them with this name. Why? Because there are 4 Catholic colleges and universities in the United States named after FTP, this man, who was the founder of the Society of Jesus? _Loyola_ (accept Ignatius Loyola)