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St. Louis’ Unbelievable Trash Tournament Round 7
Tossups and Boni by Sean Phillips
1.
His mother was killed at Ash Hollow, twenty-eight miles west of Ogallala, Nebraska. His younger
half-brother once talked him into boxing Charlie Evers and his elder half-brother disappeared after that
character’s portrayer, Pemell Roberts decided to leave the show. This character also would not see the
show’s end as his portrayer Dan Blocker died before the start of the final season. FTP, who was this
gullible, but lovable middle son of Ben Cartwright on Bonanza?
Answer:
Eric “Hoss” Cartwright (accept the first two names, prompt on the last)
2.
In 2000, they released their album Minor Earth, Major Sky for European markets only. They wrote
a theme for the Paralympics called “Shapes that Go Together” and were one of the main musical acts at
the Lillehammer Games, In 1987, they had the honor of recording the theme of the James Bond flick The
Living Daylights two years after hitting it big with the album Hunting High and Low, which featured among
other songs the hit ‘The Sun Also Shines on TV.” FTP, who is this Norwegian act best known for blending
live action and animation for the video of their biggest hit ‘Take On Me?
Answer:
a-ha
3.
One of his brothers, Peter, is a latent homosexual and his other brother Paulie is illiterate. He
works with Brick Davis to find a serial killer known as the Night Vulture. Davis sees through his lies on his
resume, specifically that he claimed to be an expert marksman and that he knew five languages. This
ruse was necessary because he needed to infiltrate the F.B.I. to steal evidence they were about to use to
charge his father. FTP, what is the title character who was actually a veterinarian in this 2001 Chris
Kattan movie?
Answer:
Corky Romano
4.
Steve Kaplan took control of it in 1994 and he employed Larry Gleit as its chief financial officer,
Roy Cicola and Norbert Calder as managers, and Jacklyn Bush. Kaplan arrived at a plea bargain in which
he would pay $5 million in fines and spend three to five years in prison rather than face several
racketeering charges. Alleged to have been patronized by the King of Sweden, lana Pelnis testified she
performed oral sex on Dikembe Mutombo there and also performed a hand job on Terrell Davis. FTP,
what is this Atlanta strip club which Patrick Ewing and Andruw Jones once went to, busted in 1999 for
numerous violations of the law?
Answer:
The Gold Club
5.
Born in Canton, Ohio, he was a consensus All-America from Michigan in 1970. A second-round
pick in the 1971 draft, he played his until 1983, his entire career, with the team that drafted him as a
guard and tackle initially, then finally being situated as a permanent right tackle. A six-time Pro Bowler
from 1974 to 1980, he was part of an offensive line that allowed the fewest sacks in the NFL three times
in the 1970’s and it was this excellence that earned him a place in football’s Hall of Fame in 1996. FTP,
who was this tackle, number 72 for the Saint Louis Cardinals football team?
Answer:
Dan Dierdorf
6.
This group still performs though only Marshall Thompson and Creadel Jones are the only original
regular members. They scored R&B hits in the early 80’s with “Hot on a Thing” and “Bottom’s Up,” a mild
comeback for a group whose commercial momentum was halted when they and their label, Brunswick,
became involved with tax evasion problems. Not helping the situation was Eugene Record briefly leaving
to go solo because he co-wrote one of their bigger hits, “Have You Seen Her.’ FTP, what is this Chicago
soul group also known for the song “Oh Girl”?
Answer:
The Chi-Lites
7.
When directing St. Joan, a pile of wood beneath Jean Seberg accidentally caught fire, yet he did
not allow the fire to be stopped until the shot was filmed. He had a son with Gypsy Rose Lee, and after
directing two films went on a seven year hiatus from directing in which this Jewish director played Nazis.
He returned to directing in 1944 when he took over the responsibility for the film Laura, and he quickly
established himself as a major talent and went on to direct such classics as The Man With the Golden
Arm and Anatomy of a Murder. FTP, who is this Austrian director also known for directing the musicals
Porgy and Bess and Carmen Jones?
Answer:
Otto Preminger
8.
One of his friends has referred to him as being “so dumb, it took him three years to learn how to
breathe,” “his JQ is so low you can’t test it,” and he “was born to be a paperweight or a doorstop.” The
two originally met when Lymon dropped in unannounced and stayed with the friend’s owner for a few
weeks. Then Lymon left and neglected to take him. So, he stayed to be forever abused by having his ears
tied below his chin by his feline friend. FTP, who is this pet of Jon Arbuckle, the canine friend of Garfield?
Answer:
Odie
9.
He graduated from New Mexico State University in 1993 with a degree in marketing. He won the
1999 Kemper Open during his first year on the tour and was the firmer-up by a stroke at that event this
year. He did not compete in three majors this year, but despite trailing Justin Leonard on the final day
managed to secure the Wanamaker Trophy. FTP, who is this professional golfer who defeated Tiger
Woods by one stroke to win the 2002 PGA Championship?
Answer:
Rich Beem
10.
The subject of this show was mortified as a child when her father as Sunday dinner served one of
the geese that she had raised from eggs. Her appearances on A&E and Unsolved Mysteries stemmed
from the notoriety she gained from her book, What the Animals Tell Me. She recently concluded that
Ernie had had his mouth taped over to silence his barking, a reading which turned out to be accurate.
FTP, Sonya Fitzpatrick is the subject of what show on Animal Planet?
Answer:
The Pet Psychic
11.
In 2002, she was named sportswoman of the year by the March of Dimes in addition to being a
finalist for that year’s Sullivan Award. Though she failed to medal at the 1999 U.S. Championships, her
medal at that year’s Junior World’s gave her a spot on the senior world team ahead of silver medalist
Naomi Nan Nam. She slowly ascended from a seventh place finish at the 1999 Worlds and, under the
guidance of Robin Wagner, this New Yorker became the first female skating Olympic champion to have
never won a national or world title. FTP, this is what 2002 Olympic Ladies Figure Skating champion?
Answer:
Sarah Hu2hes
12.
While living in Placerville, California, the founder of this company convinced the owner of a small
grocery store to let him run a meat department in the business. The success of that led to the founding of
a packiaghouse with John Plankington, which Plankington retired from in 1885, thus leaving only this
name on the company from then on. Originally based in Milwaukee and then later Chicago, its more
popular products include hash, Vienna sausage, and chili and its ]abels are known for having a star after
the company name.
FTP, what is this company also known for its hot dogs that are beloved by fat kids, skinny kids, and kids
who climb on rocks.
Answer:
Armour
13.
He learned that his affair with Lee DuMonde actually resulted in the birth of a daughter, Renee
after Renee and his son, who turned out not to be his anyway, got engaged. He was alleged to have died
numerous times, twice by fire, twice by explosions, and three times in car accidents, which is how he
most recently allegedly died. Among his more heinous acts was to switch MarIo’s child whom his
daughter would adopt upon birth with that of a woman he thought he might have impregnated while he
brainwashed her to believe she was ‘Princess Gina.” FTP, who is this character, played by Joseph
Mascolo, whose son Tony recently blew back into Salem and announced that he was present at this Days
villain’s death?
Answer:
Stefano DiMera
14.
Based on a 1986 novel by Thomas Disch, Deanna Oliver voices the title character in this film.
The title character and a few of its friends come to feel abandoned after the house in which they reside is
put up for sale. Phil Hartman voices dual roles, such as the air conditioner and the lamp, and Jon Lovitz
has a voice part as a radio. At one point the title character explains to the lamp what caring is like,
comparing it to the popping up of fresh toast. FTP, what is this film in which the title character and its
appliance friends search for their eight-year old master?
Answer:
The Brave Little Toaster
15.
He died on May 10, 1993, two years after being awarded the SFFWA Grand Master. John W.
Campbell paid him $40 for his first short story which was submitted after he became disgusted with what
he read in Campbell’s magazine, Astounding. Alter the success of ‘The Faithful,” he began to contribute
to Astounding’s companion magazine, Unknown Worlds, and in 1947, a collection of his stories was
published under the title And Some Were Human. Over the course of his career, he used such
pseudonyms as Philip St. John and Kenneth Wright. FTP, who was this author who wrote a series of
juvenile science fiction novels starting with 1952’s The Runaway Robot?
Answer:
Lester del Rey (also accept Ramon Felipe Alvarez-del Rev, Edson McCann, Eric van
Lhin, and before the mention Philip St. John and Kenneth Wright)
16.
Founded in 1947 for jazz recordings, its focus changed after it released Stick McGhee’s “Drinkin’
Wine Spo-Dee-O-Doe.” It distributed Stax/ Volt records and in 1967, Warner Brothers took it over.
Founded by Herb Abramson and Ahmet Ertegun, an early nickname was “The House that Ruth Built” so
called because of the enormous success of its R&B star, Ruth Brown. Jerry Wexler began working for it in
1953 and Ray Charles was signed the next year. FTP, what is this record label for which Aretha Franklin
recorded some of her biggest hits including “Respect”?
Answer:
Atlantic Records
17.
This stadium was the first to have its field completely covered by Astroturf, excluding the cutouts
around the pitcher’s mound and the bases. Debuting two weeks before Three Rivers’ Stadium, it was the
third of the so called ‘cookie cutter” ballparks and its seating capacity was reduced by more than thirteen
thousand in 2001, the same year the artificial turf was removed in favor of grass. The site of Pete Rose’s
4l92nd hit, this is. FTP, what stadium demolished December 29, 2002, the longtime home of the
Cincinnati Reds?
Answer:
Cinergy Field or Riverfront Stadium
18.
She was a member of the Sesame Street cast for the first five years of the show. She lost the role
of Lois Lane to Margot Kidder the same year she got her big film break. Some of her more recent work
has come in the form of TV movies including starring roles in the Lifetime film The Truth About Jane, and
the USA adoption drama The Baby Dance. These highly praised performances have typified the acclaim
she has received in the last decade like her Oscar nomination for Six Degrees of Separation or her recent
Emmy for the role of Abbey Bartlet on The West Wing. FTP, who is this actress best-known as Rizzo in
the film Grease?
Answer:
Stockard Channing
19.
On October 12, 2000, he defeated The Rock to become the WWF Champion. Born on December
9,1968, he grew up in Pittsburgh and had a tryout with the Steelers after college. In 1995, he became a
world champion and in 1996, he won a gold medal in the 220 pound division of freestyle wrestling. In
2000, seven months into his professional career, he won King of the Ring but lost his WWF Champion
crown when the Rock reclaimed it after three months. FTP, who is this professional wrestler, who
reclaimed his title briefly in 2001 and is known for his move the Olympic Slam?
Answer:
Kurt Angle
20.
When he moved back to his hometown of Washington D.C., his main confidant was an elderly
black man who would occasionally utter bizarre epigrams. He was an accomplished jazz pianist and he
had a taste for fine foods, but despite this refinement, he also had tastes for black clothes, a silver 357
Magnum, and violence. When he lived in Boston, unlike D.C., he was not always on the side of law and
order and he actually used to be a leg-breaker for the mob, unlike his friend, played by Robert Urich. FTP,
who was this character spun off from Spenser: For Hire, played by Avery Brooks?
Answer:
Hawk