TOSSUPS – MR. MONK GOES ON DOUBLE DARE TRASHMASTERS 2003 -- UTC
Questions by Mike Burger, Craig Barker, Dwight Kidder and Kenny Peskin
1. While the DEA is currently closing in on the marijuana grown by a Vietnam veteran in a hollow in rural Johnson County, Tennessee, John Lee Pettimore tells the story of his father running moonshine in a Dodge disguised to look like a police cruiser. As the revenue agents chased on the backroads, his father was in a fatal crash. Headed down to Knoxville with the weekly load, you could smell the whiskey burning down -- for 10 points -- this place, the title track off a 1989 Steve Earle album.
Answer: Copperhead Road
2. It was the song played over the Foxboro PA system during the replay review of Tom Brady's "fumble/non-fumble" during the 2002 "Snow Bowl" game. It also is the song playing as Crockett drives to his showdown with Calderone in the Miami Vice pilot. The second single from 1981's Face Value, its drowning symbolism was later revealed to be a metaphor for the artist's failing marriage. For 10 points--name this song used in VH1 Classic promos by Phil Collins.
Answer: In the Air Tonight by Phil Collins
3. He has a Masters’ in Public Policy from Harvard, and he was the kicker for Marist in the late ‘60s. He also spent two years as a teacher in Miami, and had local news stints in Denver and Boston. He’s worked as a correspondent for CBS and ABC News, and became the host of Inside Edition in 1989 and has been a host on cable since 1998. For 10 points – cut the crap and name this master of the “No Spin Zone” on Fox News.
Answer: William “Bill” O’Reilly
4. The namesake of the first American train dining car, this restaurant was powerful enough to print its own money during the Civil War. Opening at 25 William Street in New York in the 1830's, among the dishes created there were Lobster Newburg, Chicken á la King and its namesake potatoes. For 10 points -- name this restaurant, also the namesake of a cut of steak.
answer: Delmonico's
5. Born 20 miles away from Daytona, in 1996 he teamed with Jerry Nadeau for Team USA in the Nations Cup at Donington, finishing second. After billionaire Bruce McCaw reneged on a driving contract, he left racing for nearly two years before returning to tutor actor Jason Priestley in the Infiniti Pro Series for Kelley Racing. When teammate Al Unser Jr. entered alcohol rehab in mid-2002, he finally made his Indycar debut. For 10 points -- name this Target Chip Ganassi driver killed at Indianapolis in October 2003.
Answer: Tony Renna
6. Her 1983 included appearing on the cover of the companion album to the aerobics show The 20 Minute Workout, appearing as an angel in the Meaning of Life, and as a Hill's Angel on Benny Hill. After that, she settled into American television, taking roles on Throb and as Miles’ girlfriend Audrey on Murphy Brown. For 10 points -- name this actress who since 1993 has played Daphne on Frasier.
Answer: Jane Leeves
7. Included in this man’s group original group of 17 were Nelson Hunt and John DeLorean. He insisted that “everyone were equal partners” and mentioned “I hope I’ll be able to buy a seat. We plan absentee ownership. We’re not going to pretend to be something we aren’t. I’ll stick to building ships.” For 10 points – name this man who at times has owned portions of the Chicago Bulls and Tampa Bay Lightning and since 1973 has been the managing partner of the New York Yankees.
Answer: George Michael Steinbrenner
8. Not entirely unlike NAQT, the letter ‘R’ at the beginning of a name in this series is used to indicate artificial lifeforms. [READER: OK to pause for laughter to subside] Set in a city controlled by the Paradigm corporation, its military police are powerless to stop the local giant robot population, but are aided by one giant robot, manned by negotiator Roger Smith. For 10 points -- name this anime series sadly not named for a 50-foot missile shooting robot of Oscar Roberston
answer: Big O
9. Tipping the scales at 75 lbs., it is packaged in a silk box covered with a famous 1966 Neil Leifer photo. Among its nearly 800 pages are lithographs by Jeff Koons and silver gelatin prints by Howard Bingham. Limited to a run of 10,000, each one autographed by its subject, it sells for a suggested price of $3,000 for the Collector's Edition or $7,500 for the Champ's Edition. On sale starting today, name – for 10 points -- this collection of essays, art, and photographs named for the acronym nickname of Muhammad Ali.
Answer: G.O.A.T. (accept “Greatest of all time” before “acronym”)
10. The disclaimer at the end of this movie claims that no salmon were harmed during production. Voices include Estelle Harris and Wil Wheaton, while music was provided by Tina Turner, The Blind Boys of Alabama and Phil Collins. Tuke and Rutt, two moose, seem to be straight out of an SCTV skit, while Jeremy Suarez tips his hat to Brownsville Station by playing the cub Koda. For 10 points – name this 2003 Disney release about Kenai, a boy turned into an animal.
Answer: Brother Bear
11. On June 11, 1970, this team mistook the number 11 on a roulette wheel for the Roman numeral "II" and lost the first pick in the entry draft to Buffalo. 12 years later, a melee with Quebec fans earned coach Harry Neale a suspension, giving assistant coach Roger Neilson the reins to a team he would guide to a Stanley Cup finals appearance, twelve years ahead of their next Finals defeat in 1994. FTP name this NHL franchise which calls GM Place home.
Answer: Vancouver Canucks (accept either)
12. Attempts to translate this into Latin, with the title "De clunibus magnis amandis oratio," have run into trouble -- deciding whether "amores" can be used to mean romantic courtship or sexual relations, translating "Flo-Jo" without a letter J, and how exactly one says "got it goin' like a turbo 'Vette", with "she is all that" supported by those who cite Fonda's Honda and the speaker's anaconda as evidence. For 10 points -- name this song by Mixaloti equitis, or Sir Mix-A-Lot.
answer: Baby Got Back
13. She started in show business when her aunt, the lovely Carol Merrill, enrolled her in acting classes. In 1996 she was signed to be the female lead on Spin City but was written out during the first season. After the Nicholas Cage flop Snake Eyes, she joined the cast of Chicago Hope for its last year before finally getting some success in the Spy Kids series. For 10 points -- identify this actress who is teetering on the brink of unemployment playing the title character on ABC's unsuccessful Karen Sisco.
Answer: Carla Gugino
14. Since its debut on May 2, 1982, it has reached 85 million American homes, and the 20th anniversary book by C.E.O. Frank Batten quickly became an Amazon.com best-seller. Personalities through the years include the recently deceased John Hope, Jennetta Jones and Jim Cantore. From its headquarters near Atlanta, its website generates more than 350 million hits a month, as people use it for Travel Advisories, Hourly Forecasts, and other meteorological phenomena. For 10 points--name this utilitarian cable network.
Answer: The Weather Channel
15. This brand belonged to Hasbro Interactive until 2001, when it was sold to a French company, after previously being owned by JTS and Time/Warner. Recent releases include Enter the Matrix and Temple of Elemental Evil. Classic releases include the computer systems 400 and 800 plus arcade games Battlezone and Pole Position. For 10 points – identify this Infogrames label now known for flickering ghosts, sending E.T. to a burial ground in New Mexico and the 2600.
Answer: Atari
16. The New York Yankees version of this game comes with Hideki Matsui on a special "Off Season Acquisition" card. This is only one of the recent editions published by Sababa, of which others include Muppets, Peanuts, the Care Bears and Spongebob Squarepants. It has also recently changed its card design, using a tilted oval where previously it used a rectangle with two rounded corners. For 10 points -- name this card game combining matching colors and numbers, with Skip, and Draw Four Wild.
answer: Uno
17. Debuting at this year's Toronto Film Festival, this film shows a child's perspective of his father's role in filming a landmark 1971 X rated movie. Among the events recounted are the director's traumatic appearance as his father's character in a flashback sex scene and a last-minute investment from Bill Cosby allowing production to be completed. Featuring Ossie Davis and David Alan Grier and starring its director Mario Van Peebles, name – for 10 points -- this 2003 account of the making of Sweet Sweetback's Baad Asssss Song.
Answer: How to Get the Man's Foot Outta Your Asss!
18. Research done by Random House claims it cannot find a documented usage before 1966. Disputed claims about this phrase's origin include cement mixers, British naval sail cloth, and the most common, machine gun ammunition in World War II fighter planes. Whatever the source, it is clear that 324 inches are somehow involved. For 10 points--what is this turn of phrase, which also names a Matthew Perry/Bruce Willis film?
Answer: The Whole Nine Yards
19. The catalyst for this event may have been a decision to return home in the snow without taking the proper medication. The widower took it well, passing time by playing cards with Uncle Mel. A poignant moment came later when it was noticed that the candles matched her blue and silver wig. For 10 points – identify this tragic event described in song by Elmo and Patsy in 1984 about the reckless driving habits of guys who play with elves.
Answer: Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer
20. It was first done for winter in 1952 in the house of Sondre Nordheim, a pioneer in Norwegian winter sports, where it was done again in 1960, while in 1956 it was done at the Roman capital. The original idea was that of Carl Diem, Secretary General of the Organizing Committee in Berlin, for 1936, and it involved a "priestess", the sun, and a parabolic mirror. For 10 points -- name this now biennial event, followed by a torch relay.
answer: lighting the Olympic flame (accept equivalent)
21. In his most recent outing, he is known as "the Desert Operative," and his boss notes that he is due for a win any time now. Under the rules written for this character are that his greatest enemy is gravity, he must not ever speak, except through use of signs, and all of his mechanical conveniences must be obtained from the ACME Corporation, and. FTP name this character, a native of the American Southwest who dutifully pursues, but never catches the Road Runner.
Answer: Wile E. Coyote
22. She has done some questionable things in her career: hosting CMT’s Country's Most Shocking: Deaths, Close Calls & Near Misses 2 as well as playing a girlfriend in The Jerky Boys. Her previous TV work includes playing Gina Toscano on The West Wing and Dr. Maggie Doyle on ER. For 10 points – name this Canadian-born, Florida-raised actress best known for playing the tightly wound junior investigator Sara Sidle on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
Answer: Jorja (or Jorjan) Fox
23. It was broadcast following the song Lloyd George Knew My Father and was performed to the tune of Onward, Christian Soldiers. Set in the Louisiana bayou in 1942, it chronicled the tragic misadventure of an Army platoon in training. Originally scheduled for broadcast in 1967, it didn't appear on CBS until February 1968. Controversial for its thinly veiled reference of Lyndon Johnson as "the big fool", name – for 10 points -- this Pete Seeger song performed on the "Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour".
Answer: Waist Deep in the Big Muddy
24. Captioning in the early episodes reveals that it was originally had a sponsorship tie-in with Taco Bell that was later revoked. Using footage from Takashi's Castle, events include Log Drop, the Rotating Surfboard of Death, and Sinkers and Floaters, while regulars include master of ceremonies Captain Tenneal, and overzealous announcers Kenny Blankenship and Vic Romano. For 10 points--name this "game show", a small hit for Spike TV.
Answer: Most Extreme Elimination Challenge or MXC
BONI – MR. MONK GOES ON DOUBLE DARE TRASHMASTERS 2003 -- UTC
Questions by Mike Burger, Craig Barker, Dwight Kidder and Kenny Peskin
1. VISUAL BONUS. [Moderator: hand team attachment] Given a screen capture of an Alfred Hitchcock cameo, name the film for 10 each. You’ll have 20 seconds.
Answers: A-The Birds, B-North by Northwest, C-To Catch a Thief
2. Non-visual bonus. Given the list of people who have played the role on Saturday Night Live, name the real life person, for 10 points each.
(10) Chevy Chase, Phil Hartman, Joe Piscopo, Randy Quaid, Charles Rocket, Harry Shearer, and Robin Williams
Answer: Ronald Reagan
(10) Cheri Oteri, Gilda Radner and Rachel Dratch
Answer: Barbara Walters
(10) Matthew Broderick, Dana Carvey, Michael J. Fox, and Jeff Renaudo, a child.
Answer: Dan Quayle
3. Pop songs often top the charts more than once, but it’s extra special when the second time is because of plagiary. Name the allegedly plagiarized hit for 15 points given the original artist and song or for five if you need the offending artist and year.
(15) Chiffons, He's So Fine
(5) George Harrison, 1970
answer: My Sweet Lord
(10) Creedence Cleerwater Revival, Run Through the Jungle
(5) John Fogarty, 1985
answer: The Old Man Down the Road
[Yes, Fogarty wrote both songs, but his ex-producer owned the rights to the former and sued him under his name!]