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Decades '17 - Day 12
Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2017 5:28 am
by 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)
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
Re: Decades '17 - Day 12
Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2017 6:57 am
by BackInTex
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
Re: Decades '17 - Day 12
Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2017 7:19 am
by jarnon
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
Re: Decades '17 - Day 12
Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2017 7:24 am
by PanicinDetroit
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
Re: Decades '17 - Day 12
Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2017 7:44 am
by franktangredi
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
Re: Decades '17 - Day 12
Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2017 7:46 am
by franktangredi
[quote="PanicinDetroit"]
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]
Don't I wish!
Re: Decades '17 - Day 12
Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2017 8:29 am
by littlebeast13
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)
Re: Decades '17 - Day 12
Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2017 9:40 am
by triviawayne
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
Re: Decades '17 - Day 12
Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2017 10:25 am
by frogman042
[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]
Re: Decades '17 - Day 12
Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2017 10:33 am
by mellytu74
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.
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)
Re: Decades '17 - Day 12
Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2017 1:42 pm
by T_Bone0806
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
Re: Decades '17 - Day 12
Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2017 2:38 pm
by Catfish
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)
Re: Decades '17 - Day 12
Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2017 2:45 pm
by kroxquo
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
Re: Decades '17 - Day 12
Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2017 3:17 pm
by elwoodblues
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
Re: Decades '17 - Day 12
Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2017 10:37 pm
by SportsFan68
[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]
Re: Decades '17 - Day 12
Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2017 1:22 am
by Bob78164
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
--Bob
Re: Decades '17 - Day 12
Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2017 2:28 am
by Estonut
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
Re: Decades '17 - Day 12
Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2017 7:16 pm
by I Love Decades!
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