2010
A TV show based on a movie had two theme songs: "When We Were Young" by Lucy Schwartz was the theme song for seasons 1 and 2, and "Forever Young" by Bob Dylan took over for seasons 3–6.
Name the TV show. (2 points)
Name the network. (2 points)
WINNERS & LOSERS
In a major screw-up at the Oscar Awards earlier this year, the wrong film was announced as winner of Best Picture. The error was quickly corrected, but not before a lot of on-stage drama ensued.
Name the (eventual) Best Picture winner. (2 points)
Name the (loser) film that was originally announced as the winner. (2 points)
Name the two stars who were tasked with making the Best Picture announcement. (2 points each)
KINGS & QUEENS
2015
On May 10 against the Oakland Athletics, a pitcher recorded his 2,000th strikeout, becoming the fourth-youngest player to reach that milestone.
An American epic biographical drama film written and directed by Werner Herzog, based on the life of British traveler, writer, archaeologist, explorer, cartographer and political officer Gertrude Bell was released a few months earlier.
Name the player and his nickname. (3 points each)
Name the film and the lead actress. (3 points each)
Hint: consider the category
WILL & GRACE
2015
In May, Condoleezza Rice gave the commencement address at a Virginia-based college that happens to be the second-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
A TV series starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin premiered on Netflix that same month.
Name the college and the series. (2 points each)
Hint: consider the category
Bonus: What's the oldest institution of higher education in the United States? (2 points)
Total points: 30
Re: Decades '17 - Day 5
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2017 5:59 am
by littlebeast13
Spoiler
TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS
2010
A TV show based on a movie had two theme songs: "When We Were Young" by Lucy Schwartz was the theme song for seasons 1 and 2, and "Forever Young" by Bob Dylan took over for seasons 3–6.
Name the TV show. (2 points)
Name the network. (2 points)
WINNERS & LOSERS
In a major screw-up at the Oscar Awards earlier this year, the wrong film was announced as winner of Best Picture. The error was quickly corrected, but not before a lot of on-stage drama ensued.
Name the (eventual) Best Picture winner. (2 points) - Moonlight
Name the (loser) film that was originally announced as the winner. (2 points) - La La Land
Name the two stars who were tasked with making the Best Picture announcement. (2 points each) - Snuggle Bear and Mitzi.........
Oops, that was on my blog. Errrr, Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway
KINGS & QUEENS
2015
On May 10 against the Oakland Athletics, a pitcher recorded his 2,000th strikeout, becoming the fourth-youngest player to reach that milestone.
An American epic biographical drama film written and directed by Werner Herzog, based on the life of British traveler, writer, archaeologist, explorer, cartographer and political officer Gertrude Bell was released a few months earlier.
Name the player and his nickname. (3 points each) - "King" Felix Hernandez
Name the film and the lead actress. (3 points each) - Something Queen, Part XII
Hint: consider the category
WILL & GRACE
2015
In May, Condoleezza Rice gave the commencement address at a Virginia-based college that happens to be the second-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
A TV series starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin premiered on Netflix that same month.
Name the college and the series. (2 points each)
Hint: consider the category
Bonus: What's the oldest institution of higher education in the United States? (2 points)
Re: Decades '17 - Day 5
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2017 6:27 am
by earendel
Spoiler
TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS[/b]
2010
A TV show based on a movie had two theme songs: "When We Were Young" by Lucy Schwartz was the theme song for seasons 1 and 2, and "Forever Young" by Bob Dylan took over for seasons 3–6.
Name the TV show. (2 points) PARENTHOOD
Name the network. (2 points) NBC
WINNERS & LOSERS
In a major screw-up at the Oscar Awards earlier this year, the wrong film was announced as winner of Best Picture. The error was quickly corrected, but not before a lot of on-stage drama ensued.
Name the (eventual) Best Picture winner. (2 points) MOONLIGHT
Name the (loser) film that was originally announced as the winner. (2 points) LA LA LAND
Name the two stars who were tasked with making the Best Picture announcement. (2 points each) WARREN BEATTY & FAYE DUNAWAY
KINGS & QUEENS
2015
On May 10 against the Oakland Athletics, a pitcher recorded his 2,000th strikeout, becoming the fourth-youngest player to reach that milestone.
An American epic biographical drama film written and directed by Werner Herzog, based on the life of British traveler, writer, archaeologist, explorer, cartographer and political officer Gertrude Bell was released a few months earlier.
Name the player and his nickname. (3 points each) NOPE
Name the film and the lead actress. (3 points each) NOPE
Hint: consider the category
WILL & GRACE
2015
In May, Condoleezza Rice gave the commencement address at a Virginia-based college that happens to be the second-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
A TV series starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin premiered on Netflix that same month.
Name the college and the series. (2 points each) WILLIAM & MARY was the college; GRACE & FRANKIE the series
Hint: consider the category
Bonus: What's the oldest institution of higher education in the United States? (2 points) HARVARD, or at least it claims to be.
Re: Decades '17 - Day 5
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2017 7:14 am
by franktangredi
Spoiler
WINNERS & LOSERS
In a major screw-up at the Oscar Awards earlier this year, the wrong film was announced as winner of Best Picture. The error was quickly corrected, but not before a lot of on-stage drama ensued.
Name the (eventual) Best Picture winner. (2 points)
MOONLIGHT
Name the (loser) film that was originally announced as the winner. (2 points)
LA LA LAND
Name the two stars who were tasked with making the Best Picture announcement. (2 points each)
WARREN BEATTY, FAYE DUNAWAY
WILL & GRACE
2015
In May, Condoleezza Rice gave the commencement address at a Virginia-based college that happens to be the second-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
A TV series starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin premiered on Netflix that same month.
Name the college and the series. (2 points each)
WILLIAM AND MARY
GRACE AND FRANKIE
Bonus: What's the oldest institution of higher education in the United States? (2 points)
HARVARD
Re: Decades '17 - Day 5
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2017 7:45 am
by frogman042
Spoiler
[quote="I Love the 10s"]Decades '17 - Day 5
October 6, 2017
I Love the 10s!
TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS
2010
A TV show based on a movie had two theme songs: "When We Were Young" by Lucy Schwartz was the theme song for seasons 1 and 2, and "Forever Young" by Bob Dylan took over for seasons 3–6.
Name the TV show. (2 points) Planet Waves
Name the network. (2 points) Animal Planet
WINNERS & LOSERS
In a major screw-up at the Oscar Awards earlier this year, the wrong film was announced as winner of Best Picture. The error was quickly corrected, but not before a lot of on-stage drama ensued.
Name the (eventual) Best Picture winner. (2 points) Moonlight
Name the (loser) film that was originally announced as the winner. (2 points) La La Land
Name the two stars who were tasked with making the Best Picture announcement. (2 points each) Warren Beatty and Barbra Streisand
KINGS & QUEENS
2015
On May 10 against the Oakland Athletics, a pitcher recorded his 2,000th strikeout, becoming the fourth-youngest player to reach that milestone.
An American epic biographical drama film written and directed by Werner Herzog, based on the life of British traveler, writer, archaeologist, explorer, cartographer and political officer Gertrude Bell was released a few months earlier.
Name the player and his nickname. (3 points each) Rodney King
Name the film and the lead actress. (3 points each) Queenie
Hint: consider the category
WILL & GRACE
2015
In May, Condoleezza Rice gave the commencement address at a Virginia-based college that happens to be the second-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
A TV series starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin premiered on Netflix that same month.
Name the college and the series. (2 points each) William and Mary Lil & Grace
Hint: consider the category
Bonus: What's the oldest institution of higher education in the United States? (2 points) Harvard
Total points: 30[/quote]
Re: Decades '17 - Day 5
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2017 8:17 am
by themanintheseersuckersuit
Spoiler
Name the college and the series. (2 points each) William and Mary, Virginia
Hint: consider the category
Bonus: What's the oldest institution of higher education in the United States? (2 points) Harvard
Re: Decades '17 - Day 5
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2017 8:18 am
by andrewjackson
Spoiler
TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS
2010
A TV show based on a movie had two theme songs: "When We Were Young" by Lucy Schwartz was the theme song for seasons 1 and 2, and "Forever Young" by Bob Dylan took over for seasons 3–6.
Name the TV show. (2 points)
Parenthood
Name the network. (2 points)
NBC
WINNERS & LOSERS
In a major screw-up at the Oscar Awards earlier this year, the wrong film was announced as winner of Best Picture. The error was quickly corrected, but not before a lot of on-stage drama ensued.
Name the (eventual) Best Picture winner. (2 points)
Moonlight
Name the (loser) film that was originally announced as the winner. (2 points)
La La Land
Name the two stars who were tasked with making the Best Picture announcement. (2 points each)
Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway
KINGS & QUEENS
2015
On May 10 against the Oakland Athletics, a pitcher recorded his 2,000th strikeout, becoming the fourth-youngest player to reach that milestone.
An American epic biographical drama film written and directed by Werner Herzog, based on the life of British traveler, writer, archaeologist, explorer, cartographer and political officer Gertrude Bell was released a few months earlier.
Name the player and his nickname. (3 points each)
King of something probably but Nope
Name the film and the lead actress. (3 points each)
Queen of the Desert, Nicole Kidman
Hint: consider the category
WILL & GRACE
2015
In May, Condoleezza Rice gave the commencement address at a Virginia-based college that happens to be the second-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
A TV series starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin premiered on Netflix that same month.
Name the college and the series. (2 points each)
William and Mary and Grace and Frankie
Hint: consider the category
Bonus: What's the oldest institution of higher education in the United States? (2 points)
Harvard
Re: Decades '17 - Day 5
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2017 8:54 am
by BackInTex
Spoiler
Decades '17 - Day 5
October 6, 2017
I Love the 10s!
TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS
2010
A TV show based on a movie had two theme songs: "When We Were Young" by Lucy Schwartz was the theme song for seasons 1 and 2, and "Forever Young" by Bob Dylan took over for seasons 3–6.
Name the TV show. (2 points) Sisters
Name the network. (2 points) WB
WINNERS & LOSERS
In a major screw-up at the Oscar Awards earlier this year, the wrong film was announced as winner of Best Picture. The error was quickly corrected, but not before a lot of on-stage drama ensued.
Name the (eventual) Best Picture winner. (2 points) Moonlight
Name the (loser) film that was originally announced as the winner. (2 points) La La Land
Name the two stars who were tasked with making the Best Picture announcement. (2 points each) Warren Betty & Faye "We Rob Banks" Dunaway
KINGS & QUEENS
2015
On May 10 against the Oakland Athletics, a pitcher recorded his 2,000th strikeout, becoming the fourth-youngest player to reach that milestone.
An American epic biographical drama film written and directed by Werner Herzog, based on the life of British traveler, writer, archaeologist, explorer, cartographer and political officer Gertrude Bell was released a few months earlier.
Name the player and his nickname. (3 points each) Kingsbury
Name the film and the lead actress. (3 points each) Queenie
Hint: consider the category
WILL & GRACE
2015
In May, Condoleezza Rice gave the commencement address at a Virginia-based college that happens to be the second-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
A TV series starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin premiered on Netflix that same month.
Name the college and the series. (2 points each) William & Mary
Hint: consider the category
Bonus: What's the oldest institution of higher education in the United States? (2 points) Harvard
Total points: 30
Re: Decades '17 - Day 5
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2017 10:09 am
by T_Bone0806
Spoiler
Decades '17 - Day 5
October 6, 2017
I Love the 10s!
TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS
2010
A TV show based on a movie had two theme songs: "When We Were Young" by Lucy Schwartz was the theme song for seasons 1 and 2, and "Forever Young" by Bob Dylan took over for seasons 3–6.
Name the TV show. (2 points)
The Aging Hippie Theory
Name the network. (2 points)
The Baby Boomer Channel
WINNERS & LOSERS
In a major screw-up at the Oscar Awards earlier this year, the wrong film was announced as winner of Best Picture. The error was quickly corrected, but not before a lot of on-stage drama ensued.
Name the (eventual) Best Picture winner. (2 points)
Moonlight
Name the (loser) film that was originally announced as the winner. (2 points)
La La Land
Name the two stars who were tasked with making the Best Picture announcement. (2 points each)
Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway
KINGS & QUEENS
2015
On May 10 against the Oakland Athletics, a pitcher recorded his 2,000th strikeout, becoming the fourth-youngest player to reach that milestone.
An American epic biographical drama film written and directed by Werner Herzog, based on the life of British traveler, writer, archaeologist, explorer, cartographer and political officer Gertrude Bell was released a few months earlier.
Name the player and his nickname. (3 points each)
Felix Hernandez..."King Felix"
Name the film and the lead actress. (3 points each)
Hint: consider the category
WILL & GRACE
2015
In May, Condoleezza Rice gave the commencement address at a Virginia-based college that happens to be the second-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
A TV series starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin premiered on Netflix that same month.
Name the college and the series. (2 points each)
William and Mary/Grace and Frankie
Hint: consider the category
Bonus: What's the oldest institution of higher education in the United States? (2 points)
Harvard
Total points: 30
Re: Decades '17 - Day 5
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2017 10:15 am
by PanicinDetroit
Spoiler
2010
A TV show based on a movie had two theme songs: "When We Were Young" by Lucy Schwartz was the theme song for seasons 1 and 2, and "Forever Young" by Bob Dylan took over for seasons 3–6.
Name the TV show. (2 points)PARENTHOOD
Name the network. (2 points)NBC
WINNERS & LOSERS
In a major screw-up at the Oscar Awards earlier this year, the wrong film was announced as winner of Best Picture. The error was quickly corrected, but not before a lot of on-stage drama ensued.
Name the (eventual) Best Picture winner. (2 points)MOONLIGHT
Name the (loser) film that was originally announced as the winner. (2 points)LA LA LAND
Name the two stars who were tasked with making the Best Picture announcement. (2 points each)WARREN BEATTY AND FAYE DUNAWAY
KINGS & QUEENS
2015
On May 10 against the Oakland Athletics, a pitcher recorded his 2,000th strikeout, becoming the fourth-youngest player to reach that milestone.
An American epic biographical drama film written and directed by Werner Herzog, based on the life of British traveler, writer, archaeologist, explorer, cartographer and political officer Gertrude Bell was released a few months earlier.
Name the player and his nickname. (3 points each)FELIX (KING) HERNANDEZ
Name the film and the lead actress. (3 points each)QUEEN OF THE DESERT - NICOLE KIDMAN
Hint: consider the category
WILL & GRACE
2015
In May, Condoleezza Rice gave the commencement address at a Virginia-based college that happens to be the second-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
A TV series starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin premiered on Netflix that same month.
Name the college and the series. (2 points each) WILLIAM AND MARY GRACE AND FRANKIE
Hint: consider the category
Bonus: What's the oldest institution of higher education in the United States? (2 points)HARVARD?
Re: Decades '17 - Day 5
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2017 11:06 am
by triviawayne
Spoiler
TV Shows & Theme Songs
true blood
hbo
Winners & losers
?
la la land
?
kings & queens
?
?
Will & Grace
william & mary
aging gracefully?
bonus: harvard?
Re: Decades '17 - Day 5
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2017 12:08 pm
by jarnon
Spoiler
WINNERS & LOSERS
In a major screw-up at the Oscar Awards earlier this year, the wrong film was announced as winner of Best Picture. The error was quickly corrected, but not before a lot of on-stage drama ensued.
Name the (eventual) Best Picture winner. (2 points) Moonlight
Name the (loser) film that was originally announced as the winner. (2 points) La La Land
Name the two stars who were tasked with making the Best Picture announcement. (2 points each) Faye Dunaway & Warren Beatty
WILL & GRACE
2015
In May, Condoleezza Rice gave the commencement address at a Virginia-based college that happens to be the second-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
A TV series starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin premiered on Netflix that same month.
Name the college and the series. (2 points each) William & Mary
Hint: consider the category
Bonus: What's the oldest institution of higher education in the United States? (2 points) Harvard
Re: Decades '17 - Day 5
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2017 12:18 pm
by Catfish
Spoiler
Name the (eventual) Best Picture winner. (2 points) Moonlight
Name the (loser) film that was originally announced as the winner. (2 points) LA LA Land
Name the two stars who were tasked with making the Best Picture announcement. (2 points each) Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway
2015
In May, Condoleezza Rice gave the commencement address at a Virginia-based college that happens to be the second-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
A TV series starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin premiered on Netflix that same month.
Name the college and the series. (2 points each) The College of William and Mary Grace and Wanda
Bonus: What's the oldest institution of higher education in the United States? (2 points)
Harvard
Re: Decades '17 - Day 5
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2017 6:34 pm
by mellytu74
Decades '17 - Day 5
October 6, 2017
I Love the 10s!
Spoiler
TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS
2010
A TV show based on a movie had two theme songs: "When We Were Young" by Lucy Schwartz was the theme song for seasons 1 and 2, and "Forever Young" by Bob Dylan took over for seasons 3–6.
Name the TV show. (2 points)
Name the network. (2 points)
NOPE
WINNERS & LOSERS
In a major screw-up at the Oscar Awards earlier this year, the wrong film was announced as winner of Best Picture. The error was quickly corrected, but not before a lot of on-stage drama ensued.
Name the (eventual) Best Picture winner. (2 points)
MOONLIGHT
Name the (loser) film that was originally announced as the winner. (2 points)
LA LA LAND
Name the two stars who were tasked with making the Best Picture announcement. (2 points each)
WARREN BEATTY AND FAYE DUNAWAY
KINGS & QUEENS
2015
On May 10 against the Oakland Athletics, a pitcher recorded his 2,000th strikeout, becoming the fourth-youngest player to reach that milestone.
An American epic biographical drama film written and directed by Werner Herzog, based on the life of British traveler, writer, archaeologist, explorer, cartographer and political officer Gertrude Bell was released a few months earlier.
Name the player and his nickname. (3 points each)
FELIX HERNANDEZ - KING FELIX
Name the film and the lead actress. (3 points each)
QUEEN OF THE DESERT - NICOLE KIDMAN
Hint: consider the category
WILL & GRACE
2015
In May, Condoleezza Rice gave the commencement address at a Virginia-based college that happens to be the second-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
A TV series starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin premiered on Netflix that same month.
Name the college and the series. (2 points each)
WILLIAM AND MARY
FRANKIE AND GRACE
Hint: consider the category
Bonus: What's the oldest institution of higher education in the United States? (2 points)
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Total points: 30
Re: Decades '17 - Day 5
Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2017 12:08 am
by SportsFan68
Spoiler
[quote="I Love the 10s"]Decades '17 - Day 5
October 6, 2017
I Love the 10s!
TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS
2010
A TV show based on a movie had two theme songs: "When We Were Young" by Lucy Schwartz was the theme song for seasons 1 and 2, and "Forever Young" by Bob Dylan took over for seasons 3–6.
Name the TV show. (2 points)
Name the network. (2 points) I'll guess HBO
WINNERS & LOSERS
In a major screw-up at the Oscar Awards earlier this year, the wrong film was announced as winner of Best Picture. The error was quickly corrected, but not before a lot of on-stage drama ensued.
Name the (eventual) Best Picture winner. (2 points) Moonlight
Name the (loser) film that was originally announced as the winner. (2 points) La La Land
Name the two stars who were tasked with making the Best Picture announcement. (2 points each) Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway
KINGS & QUEENS
2015
On May 10 against the Oakland Athletics, a pitcher recorded his 2,000th strikeout, becoming the fourth-youngest player to reach that milestone.
An American epic biographical drama film written and directed by Werner Herzog, based on the life of British traveler, writer, archaeologist, explorer, cartographer and political officer Gertrude Bell was released a few months earlier.
Name the player and his nickname. (3 points each)
Name the film and the lead actress. (3 points each)
Hint: consider the category
WILL & GRACE
2015
In May, Condoleezza Rice gave the commencement address at a Virginia-based college that happens to be the second-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
A TV series starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin premiered on Netflix that same month.
Name the college and the series. (2 points each)William and Mary, Frankie and Grace
Hint: consider the category
Bonus: What's the oldest institution of higher education in the United States? (2 points) Harvard
Total points: 30[/quote]
Re: Decades '17 - Day 5
Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2017 7:42 pm
by elwoodblues
Spoiler
TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS[/b]
2010
A TV show based on a movie had two theme songs: "When We Were Young" by Lucy Schwartz was the theme song for seasons 1 and 2, and "Forever Young" by Bob Dylan took over for seasons 3–6.
Name the TV show. (2 points)
Name the network. (2 points)
WINNERS & LOSERS
In a major screw-up at the Oscar Awards earlier this year, the wrong film was announced as winner of Best Picture. The error was quickly corrected, but not before a lot of on-stage drama ensued.
Name the (eventual) Best Picture winner. (2 points) Moonlight
Name the (loser) film that was originally announced as the winner. (2 points) La La Land
Name the two stars who were tasked with making the Best Picture announcement. (2 points each) Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway
KINGS & QUEENS
2015
On May 10 against the Oakland Athletics, a pitcher recorded his 2,000th strikeout, becoming the fourth-youngest player to reach that milestone.
An American epic biographical drama film written and directed by Werner Herzog, based on the life of British traveler, writer, archaeologist, explorer, cartographer and political officer Gertrude Bell was released a few months earlier.
Name the player and his nickname. (3 points each) Felix Hernandex (King Felix)
Name the film and the lead actress. (3 points each)
Hint: consider the category
WILL & GRACE
2015
In May, Condoleezza Rice gave the commencement address at a Virginia-based college that happens to be the second-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
A TV series starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin premiered on Netflix that same month.
Name the college and the series. (2 points each) William and Mary, Saving Grace
Hint: consider the category
Bonus: What's the oldest institution of higher education in the United States? (2 points) Harvard
Total points: 30
Re: Decades '17 - Day 5
Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2017 8:12 pm
by kroxquo
Spoiler
A TV show based on a movie had two theme songs: "When We Were Young" by Lucy Schwartz was the theme song for seasons 1 and 2, and "Forever Young" by Bob Dylan took over for seasons 3–6.
Name the TV show. (2 points)
Name the network. (2 points)
WINNERS & LOSERS
In a major screw-up at the Oscar Awards earlier this year, the wrong film was announced as winner of Best Picture. The error was quickly corrected, but not before a lot of on-stage drama ensued.
Name the (eventual) Best Picture winner. (2 points) Moonlight
Name the (loser) film that was originally announced as the winner. (2 points) La La Land
Name the two stars who were tasked with making the Best Picture announcement. (2 points each) Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway
KINGS & QUEENS
2015
On May 10 against the Oakland Athletics, a pitcher recorded his 2,000th strikeout, becoming the fourth-youngest player to reach that milestone.
An American epic biographical drama film written and directed by Werner Herzog, based on the life of British traveler, writer, archaeologist, explorer, cartographer and political officer Gertrude Bell was released a few months earlier.
Name the player and his nickname. (3 points each)
Name the film and the lead actress. (3 points each)
Hint: consider the category
WILL & GRACE
2015
In May, Condoleezza Rice gave the commencement address at a Virginia-based college that happens to be the second-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
A TV series starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin premiered on Netflix that same month.
Name the college and the series. (2 points each) William and Mary; Grace Under Pressure
Hint: consider the category
Bonus: What's the oldest institution of higher education in the United States? (2 points) Harvard
Total points: 30
Re: Decades '17 - Day 5
Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2017 11:31 pm
by Bob78164
Spoiler
TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS
2010
A TV show based on a movie had two theme songs: "When We Were Young" by Lucy Schwartz was the theme song for seasons 1 and 2, and "Forever Young" by Bob Dylan took over for seasons 3–6.
Name the TV show. (2 points) Parenthood
Name the network. (2 points) NBC
WINNERS & LOSERS
In a major screw-up at the Oscar Awards earlier this year, the wrong film was announced as winner of Best Picture. The error was quickly corrected, but not before a lot of on-stage drama ensued.
Name the (eventual) Best Picture winner. (2 points)
Name the (loser) film that was originally announced as the winner. (2 points)
Name the two stars who were tasked with making the Best Picture announcement. (2 points each) Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway
KINGS & QUEENS
2015
On May 10 against the Oakland Athletics, a pitcher recorded his 2,000th strikeout, becoming the fourth-youngest player to reach that milestone.
An American epic biographical drama film written and directed by Werner Herzog, based on the life of British traveler, writer, archaeologist, explorer, cartographer and political officer Gertrude Bell was released a few months earlier.
Name the player and his nickname. (3 points each) Felix Hernandez, King Felix
Name the film and the lead actress. (3 points each) Queen Latifah
Hint: consider the category
WILL & GRACE
2015
In May, Condoleezza Rice gave the commencement address at a Virginia-based college that happens to be the second-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
A TV series starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin premiered on Netflix that same month.
Name the college and the series. (2 points each) William & Mary, Grace and Frankie
Hint: consider the category
Bonus: What's the oldest institution of higher education in the United States? (2 points) The University of Virginia
--Bob
Re: Decades '17 - Day 5
Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2017 1:20 am
by Estonut
Spoiler
Decades '17 - Day 5
October 6, 2017
I Love the 10s!
TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS
2010
A TV show based on a movie had two theme songs: "When We Were Young" by Lucy Schwartz was the theme song for seasons 1 and 2, and "Forever Young" by Bob Dylan took over for seasons 3–6.
Name the TV show. (2 points)
Parenthood
Name the network. (2 points)
NBC
WINNERS & LOSERS
In a major screw-up at the Oscar Awards earlier this year, the wrong film was announced as winner of Best Picture. The error was quickly corrected, but not before a lot of on-stage drama ensued.
Name the (eventual) Best Picture winner. (2 points)
Moonlight
Name the (loser) film that was originally announced as the winner. (2 points)
La La Land
Name the two stars who were tasked with making the Best Picture announcement. (2 points each)
Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty
KINGS & QUEENS
2015
On May 10 against the Oakland Athletics, a pitcher recorded his 2,000th strikeout, becoming the fourth-youngest player to reach that milestone.
An American epic biographical drama film written and directed by Werner Herzog, based on the life of British traveler, writer, archaeologist, explorer, cartographer and political officer Gertrude Bell was released a few months earlier.
Name the player and his nickname. (3 points each)
Felix Hernandez, King Felix
Name the film and the lead actress. (3 points each)
Queen of the Desert, Nicole Kidman
Hint: consider the category
WILL & GRACE
2015
In May, Condoleezza Rice gave the commencement address at a Virginia-based college that happens to be the second-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
A TV series starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin premiered on Netflix that same month.
Name the college and the series. (2 points each)
College of William and Mary, Amazing Grace
Hint: consider the category
Bonus: What's the oldest institution of higher education in the United States? (2 points)
Rich U
Total points: 30
Re: Decades '17 - Day 5
Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2017 10:17 pm
by Earl the Squirrel
Spoiler
[quote="I Love the 10s"]Decades '17 - Day 5
October 6, 2017
I Love the 10s!
TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS
2010
A TV show based on a movie had two theme songs: "When We Were Young" by Lucy Schwartz was the theme song for seasons 1 and 2, and "Forever Young" by Bob Dylan took over for seasons 3–6.
Name the TV show. (2 points)
The one with Mr. Kristen Bell opposed to the one with Al Bundy
Name the network. (2 points)
NBC
WINNERS & LOSERS
In a major screw-up at the Oscar Awards earlier this year, the wrong film was announced as winner of Best Picture. The error was quickly corrected, but not before a lot of on-stage drama ensued.
Name the (eventual) Best Picture winner. (2 points)
Moonlight
Name the (loser) film that was originally announced as the winner. (2 points)
La La Land
Name the two stars who were tasked with making the Best Picture announcement. (2 points each)
Bonnie & Clyde
Fun Fact: Diva Dunaway had fought with Old Man Beatty over who would get to announce the winner. She was so intent on getting it out before he did that she didn't bother to actually read the damned thing
KINGS & QUEENS
2015
On May 10 against the Oakland Athletics, a pitcher recorded his 2,000th strikeout, becoming the fourth-youngest player to reach that milestone.
An American epic biographical drama film written and directed by Werner Herzog, based on the life of British traveler, writer, archaeologist, explorer, cartographer and political officer Gertrude Bell was released a few months earlier.
Name the player and his nickname. (3 points each)
Dusty "King of the" Rhodes
Name the film and the lead actress. (3 points each)
Queen of the Desert
Nicole Kidman
Whatever happened to that movie, anyway? I remember reading about it and then nothing....
Hint: consider the category
WILL & GRACE
2015
In May, Condoleezza Rice gave the commencement address at a Virginia-based college that happens to be the second-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
A TV series starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin premiered on Netflix that same month.
Name the college and the series. (2 points each)
William and Mary
Grace and Beauty
Hint: consider the category
Bonus: What's the oldest institution of higher education in the United States? (2 points)
Rich U
Total points: 30[/quote]
Re: Decades '17 - Day 5
Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2017 7:32 pm
by I Love Decades!
Decades - Day 5 - Answers and Points
October 6, 2017
I Love the 10s!
TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS
2010
A TV show based on a movie had two theme songs: "When We Were Young" by Lucy Schwartz was the theme song for seasons 1 and 2, and "Forever Young" by Bob Dylan took over for seasons 3–6.
Name the TV show. (2 points)
Name the network. (2 points)
Parenthood
NBC
WINNERS & LOSERS
In a major screwup at the Oscar Awards earlier this year, the wrong film was announced as winner of Best Picture. The error was quickly corrected, but not before a lot of on-stage drama ensued.
Name the (eventual) Best Picture winner. (2 points)
Name the (loser) film that was originally announced as the winner. (2 points)
Name the two stars who were tasked with making the Best Picture announcement. (2 points each)
Moonlight
La La Land
Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway
KINGS & QUEENS
2015
On May 10 against the Oakland Athletics, a pitcher recorded his 2,000th strikeout, becoming the fourth-youngest player to reach that milestone.
An American epic biographical drama film written and directed by Werner Herzog, based on the life of British traveller, writer, archaeologist, explorer, cartographer and political officer Gertrude Bell was released a few months earlier.
Name the player and his nickname. (3 points each)
Name the film and the lead actress. (3 points each)
Hint: consider the category
Felix Hernandez
King Felix
Queen of the Desert
Nicole Kidman
WILL & GRACE
2015
In May, Condoleezza Rice gave the commencement address at a Virginia-based college that happens to be the second-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
A TV series starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin premiered on Netflix that same month.
Name the college and the series. (2 points each)
Hint: consider the category
Bonus: What's the oldest institution of higher education in the United States? (2 points)
William and Mary
Grace and Frankie (I accepted the reverse)
Harvard University.
I think I only missed the TV show. "Rich U" is a long-standing super-secret code word used by a long-time Bored spectre (of gender irrelevent to the story) when they don't want us to know they work at Harvard.
Re: Decades '17 - Day 5
Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2017 8:52 am
by Vandal
Estonut wrote:
I Love Decades! wrote:Points:
esto ~~ 26
I think I only missed the TV show. "Rich U" is a long-standing super-secret code word used by a long-time Bored spectre (of gender irrelevent to the story) when they don't want us to know they work at Harvard.
That's a lot of work for two points.
I sometimes get long-standing super-secret code words mixed up with fun facts.
Re: Decades '17 - Day 5
Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2017 7:12 pm
by Earl the Squirrel
Vandal wrote:
Estonut wrote:
I Love Decades! wrote:Points:
esto ~~ 26
I think I only missed the TV show. "Rich U" is a long-standing super-secret code word used by a long-time Bored spectre (of gender irrelevent to the story) when they don't want us to know they work at Harvard.
That's a lot of work for two points.
I sometimes get long-standing super-secret code words mixed up with fun facts.
Hey! Don't be hating on the fun facts, man.....
Meanwhile, I would appreciate a Rich U deuce if you're handing them out. Apparently, I am also too clever for Esto's own good.
Re: Decades '17 - Day 5
Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2017 7:32 pm
by I Love Decades!
Earl the Squirrel wrote:
Vandal wrote:
Estonut wrote:I think I only missed the TV show. "Rich U" is a long-standing super-secret code word used by a long-time Bored spectre (of gender irrelevent to the story) when they don't want us to know they work at Harvard.
That's a lot of work for two points.
I sometimes get long-standing super-secret code words mixed up with fun facts.
Hey! Don't be hating on the fun facts, man.....
Meanwhile, I would appreciate a Rich U deuce if you're handing them out. Apparently, I am also too clever for Esto's own good.
