TOSSUPS – WE GOT BUBKIS TRASHMASTERS 2005 – UT-CHATTANOOGA
Questions by Carol Guthrie, Bronson Messer and Scotti Whitmire
1. He was traded to the Yankees for Bob Tillman and Dale Roberts and was their starting third baseman in 1968. He was named to the Topps Rookie All-Star team that year (despite hitting .229 with only seven HR) but lost his job to Bobby Murcer the following spring. Bad knees caused him to move into managing in the Yankees farm system in 1971 and he was first base coach for the Yankees during their World Series season in 1977. He became manager of the Atlanta Braves in 1978, but had a losing record over four years. He then became manager of the Toronto Blue Jays, but was lured back to the Braves as their general manager in 1985. FTP, name this managerial legend, who has managed the Braves to 14 straight division titles.
Answer: Bobby Cox
2. In a distant galaxy their civilization was attacked by the fierce Qotiles. The Qotiles had many laser cannons shielded behind celluloid barriers which are capable of destroying the small, agile ships of the protagonists. The Qotiles are also protected with destroyer missiles that constantly track and occasionally fire on the arthropodic ships. FTP, this is an abridged version of the backstory included with what Atari 2600 game, one of the first games to sport an "Easter Egg" in the form of the programmer's initials?
Answer: Yar’s Revenge
3. In an early scene in Vertigo, Scottie points at one of these on display in Midge’s apartment and asks “What’s this doo-hickey?” She says it was designed by an aircraft engineer. Howard Hughes reputedly saved his film The Outlaw by designing a “cantilever” one for Jane Russell. In Doom Generation, Rose McGowan is frequently shown wearing a black one. In Animal House, Pinto discovers, much to his chagrin, that his drunken date has stuffed hers with tissue paper. FTP, what object of lingerie is this?
Answer: Bra or brassiere
4. She studied acting under Elia Kazan during the mid-1950’s and became friends with Robert Duvall, whose mother she played in The Apostle. She played Mary Magdalene in 1973’s Gospel Road: A Story of Jesus. Born in 1929 in Maces Springs, Virginia, her first husband was country singer Carl Smith. As a Grand Ole Opry performer, she took the role of comedic foil opposite Faron Young and Webb Pierce. FTP, name this country music legend who co-wrote “Ring of Fire”, which became a big hit for her future husband, the Man in Black.
Answer: June Carter Cash or June Carter or June Cash
5. Twice divorced, or “three times single” as he once said, he found one of his wives in the shower with a “redheaded guy”. He slept with Gwen, ex-wife of John Munch from Baltimore’s homicide unit. He indirectly contributed to the death of Claire Kincaid when, after he fell off the wagon, she drove him home only to be killed in a car crash. One of his daughters was killed in a drug mob related hit and he finally retired from the 27th precinct in 2004. FTP, name this endearing character from Law and Order, played by Jerry Orbach.
Answer: Lenny or Lenny Briscoe or Briscoe
6. The Boppers wear tan slacks, black shirts and metallic magenta vests with 1940s-style fedoras. The Savage Huns dress like Chinese proletariat. The Electric Illuminators wear bright yellow-gold silk jackets. The Gramercy Riffs wear orange karate shirts and wield hockey sticks. The Highhats, wear black pants, long-sleeved red striped pullover shirts, suspenders, corpse-white makeup, and black top hats. The Rogues ride around in a graffiti-strewn hearse led by Luther, the maniac who killed Cyrus. These are some of the many gangs which populate, FTP, what 1979 Walter Hill film whose title gang wears leather vests.
Answer: The Warriors
7. The new expansion team in Denver next year will be called the Outlaws. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Chicago will also field expansion teams in the 2006 season. This year, the Baltimore Bayhawks claimed their second title by defeating the Long Island Lizards in the championship game. FTP, name this professional sports league, wholly owned by Jake "Body by Jake" Steinfeld and his partners Dave Morrow and Tim Robertson, and home to the likes of Gary Gait, Jesse Hubbard, and the Powell brothers.
Answer: Major League Lacrosse
8. This past summer, he played Leopold Bloom on Broadway in The Producers. He will be reprising the role of Carmen Ghia, which he created in the original cast, in the film version of The Producers. In his most famous role, he threw Dr. Goldfine off a bridge, murdered Rex, drugged and raped Bree, and killed himself with a drug overdose. FTP, name this actor who portrays the icky pharmacist George Williams on Desperate Housewives.
Answer: Robert Bart
9. They’re not Elvis Costello, but they released an album titled Spike. Theyir song “Friends Forever” can be heard on the Scooby-Doo II soundtrack. They were Japan's number three import sellers in 2004, primarily due to their overwhelming popularity in China. They do the theme for one Cartoon Network show and are the stars of a second one. FTP identify this popular J-pop group consisting of Misses Yoshimura and Onuki.
Answer: Puffy Amiyumi
10. Created by ad man Jack Keil, who also provided his voice, his nephew is Scruff and he has appeared alongside the likes of Dick Cavett. He is celebrating his 25th anniversary by appearing with Joy Behar of The View in 3 public service commercials about neighborhood safety. FTP, name this registered mark of the National Crime Prevention Council who teaches kids how to “take a bite out of crime.”
Answer: McGruff, the Crime Dog
11. Cottonmouth. Copperhead. Sidewinder. Black Mamba. California Mountain Snake. Besides being things you might find at a reptile exhibit, they're also characters in two movies. Both feature these members of an assassination squad led by, logically enough, Snake Charmer, played by David Carradine. FTP, what is the common name of these films, directed by Quentin Tarantino and starring Uma Thurman?
Answer: Kill Bill
12. This 2 time All-American and a 3 time Academic All-American teamed with Bill Walton to bring UCLA the 1972 and 1973 NCAA titles, and a third place finish in 1974. As a pro, he stayed in his native California, playing with the Golden State Warriors, the LA Lakers, and the LA Clippers, winning 4 NBA championships in the process -- 1 with the Warriors and 3 with the Lakers. His unorthodox jump shot involved wrapping the ball around his head before he released it at about ear level. FTP, name this mainstay of the Lakers in the early 80's, nicknamed “Silk.”
Answer: Jamaal Wilkes
13. Jay Leno, David Letterman, and Danny Bonaduce's dad Joe all served as writers for this show, but they never explained how the family was seemingly teleported from Westchester County to the South Side. A recent Chapelle Show bit deciphered the most cryptic phrase in its theme song: "...standing in a chow line...". FTP, name this sitcom, a spin-off of a spin-off, immediately recognizable from the shots of Cabrini Green in the opening credits, which featured Esther Rolle and Jimmy J.J. Walker.
Answer: Good Times
14. Her personal history repeated itself this year, as she succeeded the same man whose job she assumed in March of 1997, this time in a gig for Hennes & Mauritz. Her hiring back in 1997 was decried by many as merely a publicity stunt, a claim commonly thought to be dispelled after her first show for French couture house Chloe. FTP, who is this designer, well-known for designing her pal Madonna's wedding dress, the daughter of the lead singer of Wings?
Answer: Stella McCartney (must say both names)
15. Her book 365: No Repeats topped the paperback advice books on the New York Time’s bestseller list this week. She appeared on Oprah before Thanksgiving to provide tips about how to prepare for holiday festivities. She gossips with celebrities on her show Inside Dish and tours America on a budget in $40 A Day. FTP, name this Food TV breakout celebrity whose signature show is 30 Minute Meals.
Answer: Rachel Ray
16. They lost their first game to the Frankford Yellow Jackets in 1925, but finished the season 8-4. They won the 1934 NFL title in the infamous “Sneaker Game”, defeating the Chicago Bears on an icy Polo Grounds wearing sneakers, not cleats. Founded by Tim Mara, their roster of greats has included Andy Robustelli, Sam Huff, Frank Gifford, Mark Bavaro, Harry Carson, Phil Simms, and Lawrence Taylor. FTP, name this NFL team currently led by Eli Manning.
Answer: New York Giants
17. A cat, lab rats, algae on a piece of driftwood, underwater plants, and lettuce (which grew teeth) are amongst the things viewers have had the pleasure of seeing be mutated. Molly Caffrey hasn't mutated, but her brainwaves, along with those of two of her colleagues, have changed, resulting in dreams about a strange glass forest. FTP, these creepy events have happened on what TV show about an alien probe and its unusual effects on everything within earshot?
Answer: Threshold
18. Columbia Record's excessive hype caused them to release 5 singles at once from this San Francisco band's great first album. Unfortunately, people reacted badly to the hype, hurting the album and single sales. The only well-known member of the group was Skip Spence, who had drummed for the Jefferson Airplane, but Loretta Young's son, Peter Lewis, was also a member. FTP, identify this group whose name is the punchline to the joke, "What's Big, Purple, and Lives in the Ocean."
Answer: Moby Grape
19. Cameron Drake, while accepting an Oscar for his portrayal of a gay soldier in a movie called To Serve and Protect, outs his closeted former high-school English teacher, Howard Brackett, who is about to be wed to Emily Montgomery. Howard’s sleepy town is soon crawling with reporters, including Peter Malloy, portrayed by Tom Selleck. FTP, name this 1997 film which featured Kevin Kline.
Answer: In and Out
20. Banking was the first. Others have included Innocence Abroad, Hold the Fort, War in Cuba, Klondike, The Prisoner of Zenda, Flinch, Pit, Rook, Sorry, Clue, and Risk. Its founder, George, invented over 100 games. FTP, name this great game board company which monopolized the game world with the 1935 production of Monopoly.
Answer: Parker Brothers
21. Guest stars have included Mitch Hedberg, Jim Gaffigan, Mitch Pileggi, Marion Ross, Ultimate Fighter Ken Shamrock, and a trio of former Bond girls: Maud Adams, Kristina Wayborn, and Barbara Carrera. Almost unbelievably,Bob's love interests have included not only Mo Gaffney, but also Tanya Roberts and Brooke Shields. FTP, name this omnipresent show, wherein we learn that lots of very good weed could be had in Point Place, Wisconsin 30-or-so years ago.
Answer: That 70's Show
22. Dominique Dunne appeared in an episode as a battered woman. The marks on her neck were real, given to her by her boyfriend and killer, John Sweeney. The episode aired 2 weeks after her death. The director of "Private Parts" and the runner-up for the 1971 Heisman Trophy were among the regular cast. FTP, name this hour-long drama, which made effective expositional use of its initial roll call narrative each week, one of Stephen Bochco's first hits.
Answer: Hill Street Blues
23. He appeared on 49 of the 52 shows in the Grand Old Opry's first year, and it was his harmonica playing that opened the first show under that name. He continued appearing on the show for much of the next 15 years, but was eventually fired, possibly due to the racist views of promoter George Hay, and spent most of rest of his life shining shoes. FTP, name this first black musician to appear on the Opry who was finally inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in November 2005.
Answer: DeFord Bailey
BONI – WE GOT BUBKIS TRASHMASTERS 2005 – UT-CHATTANOOGA
Questions by Carol Guthrie, Bronson Messer and Scotti Whitmire
1. The 2005 Emmy award show featured a spirited American-Idol style competition in which four famous TV show theme songs were performed and voters got to pick their favorite. Answer these questions about that competition, FTPE.
1. The winning song was the theme from Green Acres performed by this unlikely duo, both of whom have appeared on NBC shows on Thursday night. For 5 pts. each, name them.
Answer: Donald Trump and Megan Mullally
2. The only solo performance was by this star of UPN’s Veronica Mars who sang the theme song to Fame.
Answer: Kristen Bell
3. Opera singer Frederica von Stade belted out the wordless tune to this show’s famous theme, after a voice-over lead-in by this show’s star, who himself won an Emmy that night for his current series.
Answer: Star Trek
2. My wife has this weird thing where she can't discriminate between two perfectly distinct actors. She claims the two people are virtual carbon copies of one another and there's really no hope of disentangling their identities. For 5 pts each, let's see if you can do the impossible and name the two actors described in each instance by the superset of roles they've appeared in.
a) "You know, it's the guy who played Bates in the Psycho remake (1998) and also played Orson Welles in Ed Wood.
Answer: Vincent D'Onofrio and Vince Vaughn
b) "That guy's been in a lot of movies: The dad in Cape Fear...no, no, not Gregory Peck... the guy Mel Gibson fights at the end of Lethal Weapon, the coach in Blue Chips, Buddy Holly in The Buddy Holly Story (1978) ... I mean, he's always working..."
Answer: Gary Busey and Nick Nolte
c) "Who the hell am I trying to think of: he was the self-help guru in Donnie Darko and Cash in Tango & Cash? Come on, you know who I'm talking about!"