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Decades '17 - Day 12

#1 Post by I Love the 10s » Tue Oct 17, 2017 5:28 am

Decades '17 - Day 12
October 17, 2017

I Love the 10s!


COMING & GOING


1975, 2014
On September 19, 2014, a former cast member was chosen as the new announcer of Saturday Night Live, replacing the shows original announcer (since 1975), who had died the month before.

Name the show's original announcer. (3 points)

Name the show's new announcer. (3 points)


CATS & DOGS


2012
A feline (real name Tardar Sauce) became Internet famous in 2012 due to her unique facial expression, the result of feline dwarfism. This led to books, t-shirts, mugs, calendars, and TV/movie appearances.

The pianist for The Muppets, who made his TV debut in Purina Dog Chow commercials in 1962, celebrated fifty years as a performer.

Name the critters. (2 points each)


WINNERS & LOSERS

2017
In a stunning turn of events, one football team was responsible for the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history. The other will forever be known as the team that blew a 28-3 lead late in the third quarter.

Name the winner of Super Bowl LI. (2 points)

Name the loser of Super Bowl LI. (2 points)

Name the MVP of that game. (2 points)



AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS


2015
Subtitled An American Musical, a popular Broadway production with a diverse cast went on to receive a record-setting 16 Tony nominations, winning 11, including Best Musical.

Name the musical. (2 points)

Recycled Wheelhouse Bonus: Name the creative force (words, music and acting) behind this play. (2 points)


WORDS & MUSIC

2013
The debut detective novel of an unknown author named Robert Galbraith was published in April, 2013, selling an unimpressive 1500 copies in the first few months. In July, the true identity of the author was revealed and the book became a bestseller and spawned at least two sequels.

Name the book. (3 points)

Name the real author. (3 points)

Name the detective featured in the series. (3 points)

Bookworm Bonus: Name the sequels published in 2014 and 2015. (3 points each)


Points: 35

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Re: Decades '17 - Day 12

#2 Post by BackInTex » Tue Oct 17, 2017 6:57 am

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Decades '17 - Day 12
October 17, 2017

I Love the 10s!


COMING & GOING

1975, 2014
On September 19, 2014, a former cast member was chosen as the new announcer of Saturday Night Live, replacing the shows original announcer (since 1975), who had died the month before.


Name the show's original announcer. (3 points)
Don Pardo

Name the show's new announcer. (3 points)



CATS & DOGS

2012
A feline (real name Tardar Sauce) became Internet famous in 2012 due to her unique facial expression, the result of feline dwarfism. This led to books, t-shirts, mugs, calendars, and TV/movie appearances.

The pianist for The Muppets, who made his TV debut in Purina Dog Chow commercials in 1962, celebrated fifty years as a performer.

Name the critters. (2 points each)
Angry Cat & ?


WINNERS & LOSERS

2017
In a stunning turn of events, one football team was responsible for the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history. The other will forever be known as the team that blew a 28-3 lead late in the third quarter.

Name the winner of Super Bowl LI. (2 points)
Patriots

Name the loser of Super Bowl LI. (2 points)
Falcons

Name the MVP of that game. (2 points)
Tom Brady


AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

2015
Subtitled An American Musical, a popular Broadway production with a diverse cast went on to receive a record-setting 16 Tony nominations, winning 11, including Best Musical.

Name the musical. (2 points)
Hamilton

Recycled Wheelhouse Bonus: Name the creative force (words, music and acting) behind this play. (2 points)
Tommy Tune

WORDS & MUSIC

2013
The debut detective novel of an unknown author named Robert Galbraith was published in April, 2013, selling an unimpressive 1500 copies in the first few months. In July, the true identity of the author was revealed and the book became a bestseller and spawned at least two sequels.

Name the book. (3 points)


Name the real author. (3 points)


Name the detective featured in the series. (3 points)


Bookworm Bonus: Name the sequels published in 2014 and 2015. (3 points each)


Points: 35
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Re: Decades '17 - Day 12

#3 Post by jarnon » Tue Oct 17, 2017 7:19 am

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COMING & GOING

1975, 2014
On September 19, 2014, a former cast member was chosen as the new announcer of Saturday Night Live, replacing the shows original announcer (since 1975), who had died the month before.

Name the show's original announcer. (3 points) Don Pardo (I once was in the Jeopardy! studio audience and met Don)

Name the show's new announcer. (3 points)


CATS & DOGS


2012
A feline (real name Tardar Sauce) became Internet famous in 2012 due to her unique facial expression, the result of feline dwarfism. This led to books, t-shirts, mugs, calendars, and TV/movie appearances.

The pianist for The Muppets, who made his TV debut in Purina Dog Chow commercials in 1962, celebrated fifty years as a performer.

Name the critters. (2 points each) Grumpy Cat


WINNERS & LOSERS


2017
In a stunning turn of events, one football team was responsible for the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history. The other will forever be known as the team that blew a 28-3 lead late in the third quarter.

Name the winner of Super Bowl LI. (2 points) Patriots

Name the loser of Super Bowl LI. (2 points) Falcons

Name the MVP of that game. (2 points) Tom Brady


AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS


2015
Subtitled An American Musical, a popular Broadway production with a diverse cast went on to receive a record-setting 16 Tony nominations, winning 11, including Best Musical.

Name the musical. (2 points) Hamilton

Recycled Wheelhouse Bonus: Name the creative force (words, music and acting) behind this play. (2 points) Lin Manuel Miranda
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Re: Decades '17 - Day 12

#4 Post by PanicinDetroit » Tue Oct 17, 2017 7:24 am

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COMING & GOING

1975, 2014
On September 19, 2014, a former cast member was chosen as the new announcer of Saturday Night Live, replacing the shows original announcer (since 1975), who had died the month before.

Name the show's original announcer. (3 points)DON PARDO

Name the show's new announcer. (3 points)DARYL HAMMOND


CATS & DOGS

2012
A feline (real name Tardar Sauce) became Internet famous in 2012 due to her unique facial expression, the result of feline dwarfism. This led to books, t-shirts, mugs, calendars, and TV/movie appearances.

The pianist for The Muppets, who made his TV debut in Purina Dog Chow commercials in 1962, celebrated fifty years as a performer.

Name the critters. (2 points each)


WINNERS & LOSERS

2017
In a stunning turn of events, one football team was responsible for the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history. The other will forever be known as the team that blew a 28-3 lead late in the third quarter.

Name the winner of Super Bowl LI. (2 points)NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

Name the loser of Super Bowl LI. (2 points)ATLANTA FALCONS

Name the MVP of that game. (2 points)TOM BRADY



AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

2015
Subtitled An American Musical, a popular Broadway production with a diverse cast went on to receive a record-setting 16 Tony nominations, winning 11, including Best Musical.

Name the musical. (2 points)HAMILTON

Recycled Wheelhouse Bonus: Name the creative force (words, music and acting) behind this play. (2 points)FRANK TANGREDI


WORDS & MUSIC

2013
The debut detective novel of an unknown author named Robert Galbraith was published in April, 2013, selling an unimpressive 1500 copies in the first few months. In July, the true identity of the author was revealed and the book became a bestseller and spawned at least two sequels.

Name the book. (3 points)THE CUCKOO'S CALLING

Name the real author. (3 points)J K ROWLING

Name the detective featured in the series. (3 points)CORMORAN STRIKE

Bookworm Bonus: Name the sequels published in 2014 and 2015. (3 points each)SILKWORM, CAREER OF EVIL

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Re: Decades '17 - Day 12

#5 Post by franktangredi » Tue Oct 17, 2017 7:44 am

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COMING & GOING[/b]

1975, 2014
On September 19, 2014, a former cast member was chosen as the new announcer of Saturday Night Live, replacing the shows original announcer (since 1975), who had died the month before.

Name the show's original announcer. (3 points)
DON PARDO

Name the show's new announcer. (3 points)
NO CLUE.


CATS & DOGS


2012
A feline (real name Tardar Sauce) became Internet famous in 2012 due to her unique facial expression, the result of feline dwarfism. This led to books, t-shirts, mugs, calendars, and TV/movie appearances.

The pianist for The Muppets, who made his TV debut in Purina Dog Chow commercials in 1962, celebrated fifty years as a performer.

Name the critters. (2 points each)
GRUMPY CAT
ROWLF



AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS


2015
Subtitled An American Musical, a popular Broadway production with a diverse cast went on to receive a record-setting 16 Tony nominations, winning 11, including Best Musical.

Name the musical. (2 points)
HAMILTON

Recycled Wheelhouse Bonus: Name the creative force (words, music and acting) behind this play. (2 points)
LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA

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Re: Decades '17 - Day 12

#6 Post by franktangredi » Tue Oct 17, 2017 7:46 am

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[quote="PanicinDetroit"]
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AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

2015
Subtitled An American Musical, a popular Broadway production with a diverse cast went on to receive a record-setting 16 Tony nominations, winning 11, including Best Musical.

Name the musical. (2 points)HAMILTON

Recycled Wheelhouse Bonus: Name the creative force (words, music and acting) behind this play. (2 points)FRANK TANGREDI[/quote]

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Re: Decades '17 - Day 12

#7 Post by littlebeast13 » Tue Oct 17, 2017 8:29 am

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COMING & GOING

1975, 2014
On September 19, 2014, a former cast member was chosen as the new announcer of Saturday Night Live, replacing the shows original announcer (since 1975), who had died the month before.

Name the show's original announcer. (3 points) - Don Pardo

Name the show's new announcer. (3 points)


CATS & DOGS

2012
A feline (real name Tardar Sauce) became Internet famous in 2012 due to her unique facial expression, the result of feline dwarfism. This led to books, t-shirts, mugs, calendars, and TV/movie appearances.

The pianist for The Muppets, who made his TV debut in Purina Dog Chow commercials in 1962, celebrated fifty years as a performer.

Name the critters. (2 points each) - Grumpy Cat and.... damn, I don't know the Muppet dog's name.


WINNERS & LOSERS

2017
In a stunning turn of events, one football team was responsible for the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history. The other will forever be known as the team that blew a 28-3 lead late in the third quarter.

Name the winner of Super Bowl LI. (2 points) - Satan.... in the guise of the New England Patriots

Name the loser of Super Bowl LI. (2 points) - Atlanta Falcons

Name the MVP of that game. (2 points) - Tom Brady (I don't remember... I just remember being the jinx since I woke up and started watching right before the comeback started)



AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

2015
Subtitled An American Musical, a popular Broadway production with a diverse cast went on to receive a record-setting 16 Tony nominations, winning 11, including Best Musical.

Name the musical. (2 points)

Recycled Wheelhouse Bonus: Name the creative force (words, music and acting) behind this play. (2 points)


WORDS & MUSIC

2013
The debut detective novel of an unknown author named Robert Galbraith was published in April, 2013, selling an unimpressive 1500 copies in the first few months. In July, the true identity of the author was revealed and the book became a bestseller and spawned at least two sequels.

Name the book. (3 points)

Name the real author. (3 points) - JK Rowling (I only remember this because I used TheMichiganBarAssociation in the thread about it here.... seriously)

Name the detective featured in the series. (3 points)

Bookworm Bonus: Name the sequels published in 2014 and 2015. (3 points each)
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Re: Decades '17 - Day 12

#8 Post by triviawayne » Tue Oct 17, 2017 9:40 am

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coming & going

don pardo
daryl hammond


cats & dogs

grumpy cat
rolf


winners & losers

patriots
falcons
brady


awards & achievements

hamilton
lin manuel-miranda


words & music

harry potter and the private dick
jk rowling
parry hotter

bonus: part II and part III

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Re: Decades '17 - Day 12

#9 Post by frogman042 » Tue Oct 17, 2017 10:25 am

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[quote="I Love the 10s"]Decades '17 - Day 12
October 17, 2017

I Love the 10s!


COMING & GOING


1975, 2014
On September 19, 2014, a former cast member was chosen as the new announcer of Saturday Night Live, replacing the shows original announcer (since 1975), who had died the month before.

Name the show's original announcer. (3 points)
Don Pardo

Name the show's new announcer. (3 points)
Garrett Morris


CATS & DOGS


2012
A feline (real name Tardar Sauce) became Internet famous in 2012 due to her unique facial expression, the result of feline dwarfism. This led to books, t-shirts, mugs, calendars, and TV/movie appearances.

The pianist for The Muppets, who made his TV debut in Purina Dog Chow commercials in 1962, celebrated fifty years as a performer.

Name the critters. (2 points each)
Grumpy Cat & Rolf

WINNERS & LOSERS

2017
In a stunning turn of events, one football team was responsible for the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history. The other will forever be known as the team that blew a 28-3 lead late in the third quarter.

Name the winner of Super Bowl LI. (2 points)
N.E. Patriots

Name the loser of Super Bowl LI. (2 points)
Colts

Name the MVP of that game. (2 points)
Tom Brady


AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS


2015
Subtitled An American Musical, a popular Broadway production with a diverse cast went on to receive a record-setting 16 Tony nominations, winning 11, including Best Musical.

Name the musical. (2 points)
Hamilton

Recycled Wheelhouse Bonus: Name the creative force (words, music and acting) behind this play. (2 points)
Lyn Manuel

WORDS & MUSIC

2013
The debut detective novel of an unknown author named Robert Galbraith was published in April, 2013, selling an unimpressive 1500 copies in the first few months. In July, the true identity of the author was revealed and the book became a bestseller and spawned at least two sequels.

Name the book. (3 points)

Name the real author. (3 points)
J.K. Rowling

Name the detective featured in the series. (3 points)
Parry Hotter

Bookworm Bonus: Name the sequels published in 2014 and 2015. (3 points each)


Points: 35[/quote]

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#10 Post by mellytu74 » Tue Oct 17, 2017 10:33 am

Decades '17 - Day 12
October 17, 2017
I Love the 10s!

Spoiler
COMING & GOING

1975, 2014
On September 19, 2014, a former cast member was chosen as the new announcer of Saturday Night Live, replacing the shows original announcer (since 1975), who had died the month before.

Name the show's original announcer. (3 points)

DON PARDO

Name the show's new announcer. (3 points)

DARRELL HAMMOND


CATS & DOGS

2012
A feline (real name Tardar Sauce) became Internet famous in 2012 due to her unique facial expression, the result of feline dwarfism. This led to books, t-shirts, mugs, calendars, and TV/movie appearances.

The pianist for The Muppets, who made his TV debut in Purina Dog Chow commercials in 1962, celebrated fifty years as a performer.

Name the critters. (2 points each)

GRUMPY CAT AND ROWLF


WINNERS & LOSERS

2017
In a stunning turn of events, one football team was responsible for the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history. The other will forever be known as the team that blew a 28-3 lead late in the third quarter.

Name the winner of Super Bowl LI. (2 points)

PATRIOTS

Name the loser of Super Bowl LI. (2 points)

FALCONS

Name the MVP of that game. (2 points)

TOM BRADY


AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

2015
Subtitled An American Musical, a popular Broadway production with a diverse cast went on to receive a record-setting 16 Tony nominations, winning 11, including Best Musical.

Name the musical. (2 points)

HAMILTON

Recycled Wheelhouse Bonus: Name the creative force (words, music and acting) behind this play. (2 points)

LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA

WORDS & MUSIC

2013
The debut detective novel of an unknown author named Robert Galbraith was published in April, 2013, selling an unimpressive 1500 copies in the first few months. In July, the true identity of the author was revealed and the book became a bestseller and spawned at least two sequels.

Name the book. (3 points)

Name the real author. (3 points)

JK ROWLING

Name the detective featured in the series. (3 points)

Bookworm Bonus: Name the sequels published in 2014 and 2015. (3 points each)

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Re: Decades '17 - Day 12

#11 Post by T_Bone0806 » Tue Oct 17, 2017 1:42 pm

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Decades '17 - Day 12
October 17, 2017

I Love the 10s!


COMING & GOING[/b]

1975, 2014
On September 19, 2014, a former cast member was chosen as the new announcer of Saturday Night Live, replacing the shows original announcer (since 1975), who had died the month before.

Name the show's original announcer. (3 points)

Don Pardo


Name the show's new announcer. (3 points)

Darrell Hammond



CATS & DOGS


2012
A feline (real name Tardar Sauce) became Internet famous in 2012 due to her unique facial expression, the result of feline dwarfism. This led to books, t-shirts, mugs, calendars, and TV/movie appearances.

The pianist for The Muppets, who made his TV debut in Purina Dog Chow commercials in 1962, celebrated fifty years as a performer.

Name the critters.
(2 points each)

Grumpy Cat, Rowlf


WINNERS & LOSERS

2017
In a stunning turn of events, one football team was responsible for the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history. The other will forever be known as the team that blew a 28-3 lead late in the third quarter.

Name the winner of Super Bowl LI. (2 points)

You're really gonna make me do this, huh? <sigh> New England Patriots


Name the loser of Super Bowl LI. (2 points)

Atlanta Falcons


Name the MVP of that game. (2 points)

Who else? Tom Brady



AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS


2015
Subtitled An American Musical, a popular Broadway production with a diverse cast went on to receive a record-setting 16 Tony nominations, winning 11, including Best Musical.

Name the musical. (2 points)

Hamilton


Recycled Wheelhouse Bonus: Name the creative force (words, music and acting) behind this play. (2 points)

Lin-Manuel Miranda


WORDS & MUSIC

2013
The debut detective novel of an unknown author named Robert Galbraith was published in April, 2013, selling an unimpressive 1500 copies in the first few months. In July, the true identity of the author was revealed and the book became a bestseller and spawned at least two sequels.

Name the book. (3 points)




Name the real author. (3 points)

JK Rowling


Name the detective featured in the series. (3 points)




Bookworm Bonus: Name the sequels published in 2014 and 2015. (3 points each)


Points: 35
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Re: Decades '17 - Day 12

#12 Post by Catfish » Tue Oct 17, 2017 2:38 pm

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1975, 2014
On September 19, 2014, a former cast member was chosen as the new announcer of Saturday Night Live, replacing the shows original announcer (since 1975), who had died the month before.

Name the show's original announcer. (3 points)
Don Pardo
Name the show's new announcer. (3 points)

2012
A feline (real name Tardar Sauce) became Internet famous in 2012 due to her unique facial expression, the result of feline dwarfism. This led to books, t-shirts, mugs, calendars, and TV/movie appearances.

The pianist for The Muppets, who made his TV debut in Purina Dog Chow commercials in 1962, celebrated fifty years as a performer.

Name the critters. (2 points each)
Grumpy Cat


2017
In a stunning turn of events, one football team was responsible for the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history. The other will forever be known as the team that blew a 28-3 lead late in the third quarter.

Name the winner of Super Bowl LI. (2 points)
Patriots
Name the loser of Super Bowl LI. (2 points)
Seahawks
Name the MVP of that game. (2 points)
Tom Brady

2015
Subtitled An American Musical, a popular Broadway production with a diverse cast went on to receive a record-setting 16 Tony nominations, winning 11, including Best Musical.

Name the musical. (2 points)
Hamilton
Recycled Wheelhouse Bonus: Name the creative force (words, music and acting) behind this play. (2 points)
Lin-Manuel Miranda

2013
The debut detective novel of an unknown author named Robert Galbraith was published in April, 2013, selling an unimpressive 1500 copies in the first few months. In July, the true identity of the author was revealed and the book became a bestseller and spawned at least two sequels.

Name the book. (3 points)

Name the real author. (3 points)
J. K. Rowling

Name the detective featured in the series. (3 points)

Bookworm Bonus: Name the sequels published in 2014 and 2015. (3 points each)
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#13 Post by kroxquo » Tue Oct 17, 2017 2:45 pm

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COMING & GOING

1975, 2014
On September 19, 2014, a former cast member was chosen as the new announcer of Saturday Night Live, replacing the shows original announcer (since 1975), who had died the month before.

Name the show's original announcer. (3 points) Don Pardo

Name the show's new announcer. (3 points)


CATS & DOGS

2012
A feline (real name Tardar Sauce) became Internet famous in 2012 due to her unique facial expression, the result of feline dwarfism. This led to books, t-shirts, mugs, calendars, and TV/movie appearances.

The pianist for The Muppets, who made his TV debut in Purina Dog Chow commercials in 1962, celebrated fifty years as a performer.

Name the critters. (2 points each) Grumpy Cat and Rowlf the Dog


WINNERS & LOSERS

2017
In a stunning turn of events, one football team was responsible for the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history. The other will forever be known as the team that blew a 28-3 lead late in the third quarter.

Name the winner of Super Bowl LI. (2 points) Patriots

Name the loser of Super Bowl LI. (2 points) Falcons

Name the MVP of that game. (2 points) Tom Brady



AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

2015
Subtitled An American Musical, a popular Broadway production with a diverse cast went on to receive a record-setting 16 Tony nominations, winning 11, including Best Musical.

Name the musical. (2 points) Hamilton

Recycled Wheelhouse Bonus: Name the creative force (words, music and acting) behind this play. (2 points) Lin-Manuel Miranda


WORDS & MUSIC

2013
The debut detective novel of an unknown author named Robert Galbraith was published in April, 2013, selling an unimpressive 1500 copies in the first few months. In July, the true identity of the author was revealed and the book became a bestseller and spawned at least two sequels.

Name the book. (3 points)

Name the real author. (3 points) J. K. Rowling

Name the detective featured in the series. (3 points)

Bookworm Bonus: Name the sequels published in 2014 and 2015. (3 points each)


Points: 35
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Re: Decades '17 - Day 12

#14 Post by elwoodblues » Tue Oct 17, 2017 3:17 pm

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COMING & GOING[/b]

1975, 2014
On September 19, 2014, a former cast member was chosen as the new announcer of Saturday Night Live, replacing the shows original announcer (since 1975), who had died the month before.

Name the show's original announcer. (3 points) Don Pardo

Name the show's new announcer. (3 points) Darrel Hammond


CATS & DOGS


2012
A feline (real name Tardar Sauce) became Internet famous in 2012 due to her unique facial expression, the result of feline dwarfism. This led to books, t-shirts, mugs, calendars, and TV/movie appearances.

The pianist for The Muppets, who made his TV debut in Purina Dog Chow commercials in 1962, celebrated fifty years as a performer.

Name the critters. (2 points each) Grumpy Cat


WINNERS & LOSERS

2017
In a stunning turn of events, one football team was responsible for the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history. The other will forever be known as the team that blew a 28-3 lead late in the third quarter.

Name the winner of Super Bowl LI. (2 points) New England Patriots

Name the loser of Super Bowl LI. (2 points) America (I mean the Atlanta Falcons)

Name the MVP of that game. (2 points) Tom Brady



AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS


2015
Subtitled An American Musical, a popular Broadway production with a diverse cast went on to receive a record-setting 16 Tony nominations, winning 11, including Best Musical.

Name the musical. (2 points) Hamilton

Recycled Wheelhouse Bonus: Name the creative force (words, music and acting) behind this play. (2 points) Lin-Manuel Miranda


WORDS & MUSIC

2013
The debut detective novel of an unknown author named Robert Galbraith was published in April, 2013, selling an unimpressive 1500 copies in the first few months. In July, the true identity of the author was revealed and the book became a bestseller and spawned at least two sequels.

Name the book. (3 points)

Name the real author. (3 points) JK Rowling

Name the detective featured in the series. (3 points)

Bookworm Bonus: Name the sequels published in 2014 and 2015. (3 points each)


Points: 35

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Re: Decades '17 - Day 12

#15 Post by SportsFan68 » Tue Oct 17, 2017 10:37 pm

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[quote="I Love the 10s"]Decades '17 - Day 12
October 17, 2017

I Love the 10s!


COMING & GOING


1975, 2014
On September 19, 2014, a former cast member was chosen as the new announcer of Saturday Night Live, replacing the shows original announcer (since 1975), who had died the month before.

Name the show's original announcer. (3 points)

Name the show's new announcer. (3 points)


CATS & DOGS


2012
A feline (real name Tardar Sauce) became Internet famous in 2012 due to her unique facial expression, the result of feline dwarfism. This led to books, t-shirts, mugs, calendars, and TV/movie appearances.

The pianist for The Muppets, who made his TV debut in Purina Dog Chow commercials in 1962, celebrated fifty years as a performer.

Name the critters. (2 points each) Grumpy cat


WINNERS & LOSERS

2017
In a stunning turn of events, one football team was responsible for the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history. The other will forever be known as the team that blew a 28-3 lead late in the third quarter.

Name the winner of Super Bowl LI. (2 points) Patriots

Name the loser of Super Bowl LI. (2 points) Falcons

Name the MVP of that game. (2 points) Brady



AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS


2015
Subtitled An American Musical, a popular Broadway production with a diverse cast went on to receive a record-setting 16 Tony nominations, winning 11, including Best Musical.

Name the musical. (2 points)

Recycled Wheelhouse Bonus: Name the creative force (words, music and acting) behind this play. (2 points)


WORDS & MUSIC

2013
The debut detective novel of an unknown author named Robert Galbraith was published in April, 2013, selling an unimpressive 1500 copies in the first few months. In July, the true identity of the author was revealed and the book became a bestseller and spawned at least two sequels.

Name the book. (3 points)

Name the real author. (3 points) JK Rowling

Name the detective featured in the series. (3 points)

Bookworm Bonus: Name the sequels published in 2014 and 2015. (3 points each)

Yep, I'm doomed. Even if I hadn't missed those days. I'll go back and take a look, see if I do any better.

Points: 35[/quote]
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Re: Decades '17 - Day 12

#16 Post by Bob78164 » Wed Oct 18, 2017 1:22 am

Spoiler
COMING & GOING

1975, 2014
On September 19, 2014, a former cast member was chosen as the new announcer of Saturday Night Live, replacing the shows original announcer (since 1975), who had died the month before.

Name the show's original announcer. (3 points) Don Pardo

Name the show's new announcer. (3 points)


CATS & DOGS


2012
A feline (real name Tardar Sauce) became Internet famous in 2012 due to her unique facial expression, the result of feline dwarfism. This led to books, t-shirts, mugs, calendars, and TV/movie appearances.

The pianist for The Muppets, who made his TV debut in Purina Dog Chow commercials in 1962, celebrated fifty years as a performer.

Name the critters. (2 points each)


WINNERS & LOSERS

2017
In a stunning turn of events, one football team was responsible for the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history. The other will forever be known as the team that blew a 28-3 lead late in the third quarter.

Name the winner of Super Bowl LI. (2 points) New England Patriots

Name the loser of Super Bowl LI. (2 points) Atlanta Falcons

Name the MVP of that game. (2 points) Tom Brady



AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS


2015
Subtitled An American Musical, a popular Broadway production with a diverse cast went on to receive a record-setting 16 Tony nominations, winning 11, including Best Musical.

Name the musical. (2 points) Hamilton

Recycled Wheelhouse Bonus: Name the creative force (words, music and acting) behind this play. (2 points) Lin-Manuel Miranda


WORDS & MUSIC

2013
The debut detective novel of an unknown author named Robert Galbraith was published in April, 2013, selling an unimpressive 1500 copies in the first few months. In July, the true identity of the author was revealed and the book became a bestseller and spawned at least two sequels.

Name the book. (3 points) The Cuckoo's Calling

Name the real author. (3 points) J.K. Rowling

Name the detective featured in the series. (3 points) Comoran Strike

Bookworm Bonus: Name the sequels published in 2014 and 2015. (3 points each) The Silkworm, Career of Evil
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Re: Decades '17 - Day 12

#17 Post by Estonut » Wed Oct 18, 2017 2:28 am

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Decades '17 - Day 12
October 17, 2017

I Love the 10s!


COMING & GOING


1975, 2014
On September 19, 2014, a former cast member was chosen as the new announcer of Saturday Night Live, replacing the shows original announcer (since 1975), who had died the month before.

Name the show's original announcer. (3 points)
Don Pardo

Name the show's new announcer. (3 points)
Darrell Hammond


CATS & DOGS


2012
A feline (real name Tardar Sauce) became Internet famous in 2012 due to her unique facial expression, the result of feline dwarfism. This led to books, t-shirts, mugs, calendars, and TV/movie appearances.
Grumpy Cat

The pianist for The Muppets, who made his TV debut in Purina Dog Chow commercials in 1962, celebrated fifty years as a performer.
The Swedish Pianist

Name the critters. (2 points each)


WINNERS & LOSERS

2017
In a stunning turn of events, one football team was responsible for the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history. The other will forever be known as the team that blew a 28-3 lead late in the third quarter.

Name the winner of Super Bowl LI. (2 points)
Patriots

Name the loser of Super Bowl LI. (2 points)
Falcons

Name the MVP of that game. (2 points)
Mr. Bundchen



AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS


2015
Subtitled An American Musical, a popular Broadway production with a diverse cast went on to receive a record-setting 16 Tony nominations, winning 11, including Best Musical.

Name the musical. (2 points)
Hamilton

Recycled Wheelhouse Bonus: Name the creative force (words, music and acting) behind this play. (2 points)
Lin-Manuel Miranda


WORDS & MUSIC

2013
The debut detective novel of an unknown author named Robert Galbraith was published in April, 2013, selling an unimpressive 1500 copies in the first few months. In July, the true identity of the author was revealed and the book became a bestseller and spawned at least two sequels.

Name the book. (3 points)
The Hairy Potter

Name the real author. (3 points)
JK Rowling

Name the detective featured in the series. (3 points)

Bookworm Bonus: Name the sequels published in 2014 and 2015. (3 points each)


Points: 35
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Re: Decades '17 - Day 12

#18 Post by I Love Decades! » Wed Oct 18, 2017 7:16 pm

Decades '17 - Day 12 answers/points
October 17, 2017

I Love the 10s!


COMING & GOING

1975, 2014
On September 19, 2014, a former cast member was chosen as the new announcer of Saturday Night Live, replacing the shows original announcer (since 1975), who had died the month before.

Name the show's original announcer. (3 points)

Name the show's new announcer. (3 points)

Don Pardo
Darrell Hammond


CATS & DOGS

2012
A feline (real name Tardar Sauce) became Internet famous in 2012 due to her unique facial expression, the result of feline dwarfism. This led to books, t-shirts, mugs, calendars, and TV/movie appearances.

The pianist for The Muppets, who made his TV debut in Purina Dog Chow commercials in 1962, celebrated fifty years as a performer.

Name the critters. (2 points each)

Grumpy Cat
Rowlf the Dog



WINNERS & LOSERS

2017
In a stunning turn of events, one football team was responsible for the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history. The other will forever be known as the team that blew a 28-3 lead late in the third quarter.

Name the winner of Super Bowl LI. (2 points)

Name the loser of Super Bowl LI. (2 points)

Name the MVP of that game. (2 points)

Patriots
Falcons
Tom Brady



AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

2015
Subtitled An American Musical, a popular Broadway production with a diverse cast went on to receive a record-setting 16 Tony nominations, winning 11, including Best Musical.

Name the musical. (2 points)

Recycled Wheelhouse Bonus: Name the creative force (words, music and acting) behind this play. (2 points)

Hamilton
Lin-Manuel Miranda



WORDS & MUSIC

2013
The debut detective novel of an unknown author named Robert Galbraith was published in April, 2013, selling an unimpressive 1500 copies in the first few months. In July, the true identity of the author was revealed and the book became a bestseller and spawned at least two sequels.

Name the book. (3 points)

Name the real author. (3 points)

Name the detective featured in the series. (3 points)

Bonus: Name the sequels published in 2014 and 2015. (3 points each)

The Cuckoo's Calling
J. K. Rowling
Cormoran Strike
The Silkworm in 2014 and Career of Evil in 2015.




Points:

panic ~~ 29
Bob#s ~~ 28
melly ~~ 23
triviawayne ~~ 23
tbone ~~ 23
esto ~~ 21
elwood ~~ 21
krox ~~ 20
frogman ~~ 17
catfish ~~ 16
jarnon ~~ 15
lb ~~ 14
tangredi ~~ 11
BiT ~~ 11
sprots 11

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