2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 8
In the year...
Follow the instructions after each event listed below. Two points for each correct answer:
E1 - A film about a giant ape and the girl he loved opens in theaters across the US.
Name the film.
Name the actress who starred in it.
How many times has this film been remade as a feature film with the exact same title?
E2 - Many famous people were born this year. Identify these six each by a short clue:
- Red Headed Stranger
- Beatle widow
- Thriller producer
- TV/radio interviewer
- Chinatown director
- Feisty Supreme Court justice
Bonus: Indicate whether each is dead or alive
E3 - A cartoon featuring a trio of small swines debuts.
Name the cartoon.
Name the hit song from the cartoon (“Who’s Afraid ___?”) (Note: the "___" designates one or more words)
Name the studio who produced the cartoon.
E4 - A former defense lawyer turned writer creates an iconic lawyer/detective character whose show was a radio program for a dozen years before becoming a popular TV show.
Name the character.
Name the writer.
Name the actor who portrayed the character on TV.
E5 - It's a rare occurrence in MLB when a player wins the Triple Crown (leading the league in batting average, hits and RBI). It's almost unthinkable that BOTH leagues, National and American, would boast a Triple Crown winner.
Name the two players who won the Triple Crown this year. (Nicknames are "Double X" and "the Hoosier Hammer")
Which of these two also won Most Valuable Player in his league?
Which player led the Negro National league in two of the three categories (HRs and RBI)? (Hint: He is considered by many to be the greatest player in Negro Leagues history)
E6 - Not many famous people died this year. Thankfully, we can always count on a former US president to come through.
Name the president who died this year.
Name the state where he was governor years earlier.
Given his demeanor, what was his popular nickname?
What year did events E1 thru E6 take place? (Five points)
Total points: 61
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Re: 2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 8
Spoiler
Follow the instructions after each event listed below. Two points for each correct answer:
E1 - A film about a giant ape and the girl he loved opens in theaters across the US.
Name the film. King Kong
Name the actress who starred in it. Fay Wray
How many times has this film been remade as a feature film with the exact same title? 2
E2 - Many famous people were born this year. Identify these six each by a short clue:
- Red Headed Stranger Willie Nelson - Alive
- Beatle widow Yoko Ono - Alive
- Thriller producer Quincy Jones - Dead
- TV/radio interviewer Paul Harvey - Dead
- Chinatown director Roman Polanski - Alive
- Feisty Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg - Dead
Bonus: Indicate whether each is dead or alive
E3 - A cartoon featuring a trio of small swines debuts.
Name the cartoon. The Three Little Pigs
Name the hit song from the cartoon (“Who’s Afraid ___?”) (Note: the "___" designates one or more words) Of the Big Bad Wolf
Name the studio who produced the cartoon. Disney
E4 - A former defense lawyer turned writer creates an iconic lawyer/detective character whose show was a radio program for a dozen years before becoming a popular TV show.
Name the character. Perry Mason
Name the writer.
Name the actor who portrayed the character on TV. Raymond Burr
E5 - It's a rare occurrence in MLB when a player wins the Triple Crown (leading the league in batting average, hits and RBI). It's almost unthinkable that BOTH leagues, National and American, would boast a Triple Crown winner.
Name the two players who won the Triple Crown this year. (Nicknames are "Double X" and "the Hoosier Hammer") Jimmie Foxx, Chuck Klein
Which of these two also won Most Valuable Player in his league? Foxx
Which player led the Negro National league in two of the three categories (HRs and RBI)? (Hint: He is considered by many to be the greatest player in Negro Leagues history) Josh Gibson
E6 - Not many famous people died this year. Thankfully, we can always count on a former US president to come through.
Name the president who died this year. Coolidge
Name the state where he was governor years earlier. Massachusetts
Given his demeanor, what was his popular nickname? Silent Cal
What year did events E1 thru E6 take place? 1933(Five points)
Total points: 61
E1 - A film about a giant ape and the girl he loved opens in theaters across the US.
Name the film. King Kong
Name the actress who starred in it. Fay Wray
How many times has this film been remade as a feature film with the exact same title? 2
E2 - Many famous people were born this year. Identify these six each by a short clue:
- Red Headed Stranger Willie Nelson - Alive
- Beatle widow Yoko Ono - Alive
- Thriller producer Quincy Jones - Dead
- TV/radio interviewer Paul Harvey - Dead
- Chinatown director Roman Polanski - Alive
- Feisty Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg - Dead
Bonus: Indicate whether each is dead or alive
E3 - A cartoon featuring a trio of small swines debuts.
Name the cartoon. The Three Little Pigs
Name the hit song from the cartoon (“Who’s Afraid ___?”) (Note: the "___" designates one or more words) Of the Big Bad Wolf
Name the studio who produced the cartoon. Disney
E4 - A former defense lawyer turned writer creates an iconic lawyer/detective character whose show was a radio program for a dozen years before becoming a popular TV show.
Name the character. Perry Mason
Name the writer.
Name the actor who portrayed the character on TV. Raymond Burr
E5 - It's a rare occurrence in MLB when a player wins the Triple Crown (leading the league in batting average, hits and RBI). It's almost unthinkable that BOTH leagues, National and American, would boast a Triple Crown winner.
Name the two players who won the Triple Crown this year. (Nicknames are "Double X" and "the Hoosier Hammer") Jimmie Foxx, Chuck Klein
Which of these two also won Most Valuable Player in his league? Foxx
Which player led the Negro National league in two of the three categories (HRs and RBI)? (Hint: He is considered by many to be the greatest player in Negro Leagues history) Josh Gibson
E6 - Not many famous people died this year. Thankfully, we can always count on a former US president to come through.
Name the president who died this year. Coolidge
Name the state where he was governor years earlier. Massachusetts
Given his demeanor, what was his popular nickname? Silent Cal
What year did events E1 thru E6 take place? 1933(Five points)
Total points: 61
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Re: 2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 8
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2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 8
In the year...
Follow the instructions after each event listed below. Two points for each correct answer:
E1 - A film about a giant ape and the girl he loved opens in theaters across the US.
Name the film. KING KONG
Name the actress who starred in it. FAYE RAYE
How many times has this film been remade as a feature film with the exact same title? ONCE?
E2 - Many famous people were born this year. Identify these six each by a short clue:
- Red Headed Stranger WILLIE NELSON - ALIVE
- Beatle widow YOKO ONO - ALIVE
- Thriller producer QUINCY JONES - DEAD
- TV/radio interviewer
- Chinatown director
- Feisty Supreme Court justice
Bonus: Indicate whether each is dead or alive
E3 - A cartoon featuring a trio of small swines debuts.
Name the cartoon. THE THREE LITTLE PIGS
Name the hit song from the cartoon (“Who’s Afraid ___?”) (Note: the "___" designates one or more words) WHO'S AFRAID OF THE BIG, BAD WOLF
Name the studio who produced the cartoon. DISNEY
E4 - A former defense lawyer turned writer creates an iconic lawyer/detective character whose show was a radio program for a dozen years before becoming a popular TV show.
Name the character. PERRY MASON
Name the writer.
Name the actor who portrayed the character on TV. RAYMOND BURR
E5 - It's a rare occurrence in MLB when a player wins the Triple Crown (leading the league in batting average, hits and RBI). It's almost unthinkable that BOTH leagues, National and American, would boast a Triple Crown winner.
Name the two players who won the Triple Crown this year. (Nicknames are "Double X" and "the Hoosier Hammer")
Which of these two also won Most Valuable Player in his league?
Which player led the Negro National league in two of the three categories (HRs and RBI)? (Hint: He is considered by many to be the greatest player in Negro Leagues history)
E6 - Not many famous people died this year. Thankfully, we can always count on a former US president to come through.
Name the president who died this year.
Name the state where he was governor years earlier.
Given his demeanor, what was his popular nickname?
What year did events E1 thru E6 take place? (Five points) 1933?
Total points: 61
In the year...
Follow the instructions after each event listed below. Two points for each correct answer:
E1 - A film about a giant ape and the girl he loved opens in theaters across the US.
Name the film. KING KONG
Name the actress who starred in it. FAYE RAYE
How many times has this film been remade as a feature film with the exact same title? ONCE?
E2 - Many famous people were born this year. Identify these six each by a short clue:
- Red Headed Stranger WILLIE NELSON - ALIVE
- Beatle widow YOKO ONO - ALIVE
- Thriller producer QUINCY JONES - DEAD
- TV/radio interviewer
- Chinatown director
- Feisty Supreme Court justice
Bonus: Indicate whether each is dead or alive
E3 - A cartoon featuring a trio of small swines debuts.
Name the cartoon. THE THREE LITTLE PIGS
Name the hit song from the cartoon (“Who’s Afraid ___?”) (Note: the "___" designates one or more words) WHO'S AFRAID OF THE BIG, BAD WOLF
Name the studio who produced the cartoon. DISNEY
E4 - A former defense lawyer turned writer creates an iconic lawyer/detective character whose show was a radio program for a dozen years before becoming a popular TV show.
Name the character. PERRY MASON
Name the writer.
Name the actor who portrayed the character on TV. RAYMOND BURR
E5 - It's a rare occurrence in MLB when a player wins the Triple Crown (leading the league in batting average, hits and RBI). It's almost unthinkable that BOTH leagues, National and American, would boast a Triple Crown winner.
Name the two players who won the Triple Crown this year. (Nicknames are "Double X" and "the Hoosier Hammer")
Which of these two also won Most Valuable Player in his league?
Which player led the Negro National league in two of the three categories (HRs and RBI)? (Hint: He is considered by many to be the greatest player in Negro Leagues history)
E6 - Not many famous people died this year. Thankfully, we can always count on a former US president to come through.
Name the president who died this year.
Name the state where he was governor years earlier.
Given his demeanor, what was his popular nickname?
What year did events E1 thru E6 take place? (Five points) 1933?
Total points: 61
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Re: 2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 8
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2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 8
In the year...
Follow the instructions after each event listed below. Two points for each correct answer:
E1 - A film about a giant ape and the girl he loved opens in theaters across the US.
Name the film. King Kong
Name the actress who starred in it. Fay Wray
How many times has this film been remade as a feature film with the exact same title? 2
E2 - Many famous people were born this year. Identify these six each by a short clue:
- Red Headed Stranger Willie Nelson, alive
- Beatle widow Yoko Ono, dead
- Thriller producer Quincy Jones, dead
- TV/radio interviewer Larry King, dead
- Chinatown director Roman Polanski, alive
- Feisty Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, dead
Bonus: Indicate whether each is dead or alive
E3 - A cartoon featuring a trio of small swines debuts.
Name the cartoon. The Three Little Pigs
Name the hit song from the cartoon (“Who’s Afraid ___?”) (Note: the "___" designates one or more words) of the big bad wolf
Name the studio who produced the cartoon. MGM
E4 - A former defense lawyer turned writer creates an iconic lawyer/detective character whose show was a radio program for a dozen years before becoming a popular TV show.
Name the character. Perry Mason
Name the writer. Erle Stanley Gardner
Name the actor who portrayed the character on TV. Raymond Burr
E5 - It's a rare occurrence in MLB when a player wins the Triple Crown (leading the league in batting average, hits and RBI). It's almost unthinkable that BOTH leagues, National and American, would boast a Triple Crown winner.
Name the two players who won the Triple Crown this year. (Nicknames are "Double X" and "the Hoosier Hammer") Jimmie Foxx and Chuck Klein
Which of these two also won Most Valuable Player in his league? Foxx
Which player led the Negro National league in two of the three categories (HRs and RBI)? (Hint: He is considered by many to be the greatest player in Negro Leagues history) Josh Gibson
E6 - Not many famous people died this year. Thankfully, we can always count on a former US president to come through.
Name the president who died this year. Calvin Coolidge
Name the state where he was governor years earlier. Massachusetts
Given his demeanor, what was his popular nickname? Silent Cal
What year did events E1 thru E6 take place? (Five points) 1933
Total points: 61
In the year...
Follow the instructions after each event listed below. Two points for each correct answer:
E1 - A film about a giant ape and the girl he loved opens in theaters across the US.
Name the film. King Kong
Name the actress who starred in it. Fay Wray
How many times has this film been remade as a feature film with the exact same title? 2
E2 - Many famous people were born this year. Identify these six each by a short clue:
- Red Headed Stranger Willie Nelson, alive
- Beatle widow Yoko Ono, dead
- Thriller producer Quincy Jones, dead
- TV/radio interviewer Larry King, dead
- Chinatown director Roman Polanski, alive
- Feisty Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, dead
Bonus: Indicate whether each is dead or alive
E3 - A cartoon featuring a trio of small swines debuts.
Name the cartoon. The Three Little Pigs
Name the hit song from the cartoon (“Who’s Afraid ___?”) (Note: the "___" designates one or more words) of the big bad wolf
Name the studio who produced the cartoon. MGM
E4 - A former defense lawyer turned writer creates an iconic lawyer/detective character whose show was a radio program for a dozen years before becoming a popular TV show.
Name the character. Perry Mason
Name the writer. Erle Stanley Gardner
Name the actor who portrayed the character on TV. Raymond Burr
E5 - It's a rare occurrence in MLB when a player wins the Triple Crown (leading the league in batting average, hits and RBI). It's almost unthinkable that BOTH leagues, National and American, would boast a Triple Crown winner.
Name the two players who won the Triple Crown this year. (Nicknames are "Double X" and "the Hoosier Hammer") Jimmie Foxx and Chuck Klein
Which of these two also won Most Valuable Player in his league? Foxx
Which player led the Negro National league in two of the three categories (HRs and RBI)? (Hint: He is considered by many to be the greatest player in Negro Leagues history) Josh Gibson
E6 - Not many famous people died this year. Thankfully, we can always count on a former US president to come through.
Name the president who died this year. Calvin Coolidge
Name the state where he was governor years earlier. Massachusetts
Given his demeanor, what was his popular nickname? Silent Cal
What year did events E1 thru E6 take place? (Five points) 1933
Total points: 61
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Re: 2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 8
Spoiler
E1 - A film about a giant ape and the girl he loved opens in theaters across the US.
Name the film. - King Kong
Name the actress who starred in it. - Fay Wray
How many times has this film been remade as a feature film with the exact same title? - 5
E2 - Many famous people were born this year. Identify these six each by a short clue:
- Red Headed Stranger - D
- Beatle widow - Yoko Ono - A
- Thriller producer - D
- TV/radio interviewer - A
- Chinatown director - D
- Feisty Supreme Court justice - Ruth Bader Ginsburg - D
Bonus: Indicate whether each is dead or alive
E3 - A cartoon featuring a trio of small swines debuts.
Name the cartoon. - The Three Little Pigs
Name the hit song from the cartoon (“Who’s Afraid ___?”) (Note: the "___" designates one or more words) - The Big Bad Wolf
Name the studio who produced the cartoon. - Disney
E4 - A former defense lawyer turned writer creates an iconic lawyer/detective character whose show was a radio program for a dozen years before becoming a popular TV show.
Name the character. - Mike Hammer
Name the writer. - Mickey Spillane
Name the actor who portrayed the character on TV.
E5 - It's a rare occurrence in MLB when a player wins the Triple Crown (leading the league in batting average, hits and RBI). It's almost unthinkable that BOTH leagues, National and American, would boast a Triple Crown winner.
Name the two players who won the Triple Crown this year. (Nicknames are "Double X" and "the Hoosier Hammer") - Jimmie Foxx and Mel Ott?
Which of these two also won Most Valuable Player in his league? - Foxx
Which player led the Negro National league in two of the three categories (HRs and RBI)? (Hint: He is considered by many to be the greatest player in Negro Leagues history) - Josh Gibson
E6 - Not many famous people died this year. Thankfully, we can always count on a former US president to come through.
Name the president who died this year. - Calvin Coolidge
Name the state where he was governor years earlier. - Ohio
Given his demeanor, what was his popular nickname? - Silent Cal (The Sexy Beast)
What year did events E1 thru E6 take place? (Five points)
1933
Name the film. - King Kong
Name the actress who starred in it. - Fay Wray
How many times has this film been remade as a feature film with the exact same title? - 5
E2 - Many famous people were born this year. Identify these six each by a short clue:
- Red Headed Stranger - D
- Beatle widow - Yoko Ono - A
- Thriller producer - D
- TV/radio interviewer - A
- Chinatown director - D
- Feisty Supreme Court justice - Ruth Bader Ginsburg - D
Bonus: Indicate whether each is dead or alive
E3 - A cartoon featuring a trio of small swines debuts.
Name the cartoon. - The Three Little Pigs
Name the hit song from the cartoon (“Who’s Afraid ___?”) (Note: the "___" designates one or more words) - The Big Bad Wolf
Name the studio who produced the cartoon. - Disney
E4 - A former defense lawyer turned writer creates an iconic lawyer/detective character whose show was a radio program for a dozen years before becoming a popular TV show.
Name the character. - Mike Hammer
Name the writer. - Mickey Spillane
Name the actor who portrayed the character on TV.
E5 - It's a rare occurrence in MLB when a player wins the Triple Crown (leading the league in batting average, hits and RBI). It's almost unthinkable that BOTH leagues, National and American, would boast a Triple Crown winner.
Name the two players who won the Triple Crown this year. (Nicknames are "Double X" and "the Hoosier Hammer") - Jimmie Foxx and Mel Ott?
Which of these two also won Most Valuable Player in his league? - Foxx
Which player led the Negro National league in two of the three categories (HRs and RBI)? (Hint: He is considered by many to be the greatest player in Negro Leagues history) - Josh Gibson
E6 - Not many famous people died this year. Thankfully, we can always count on a former US president to come through.
Name the president who died this year. - Calvin Coolidge
Name the state where he was governor years earlier. - Ohio
Given his demeanor, what was his popular nickname? - Silent Cal (The Sexy Beast)
What year did events E1 thru E6 take place? (Five points)
1933
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Re: 2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 8
Day 8
E1 - A film about a giant ape and the girl he loved opens in theaters across the US.
Name the film. KING KONG
Name the actress who starred in it. FAY WRAY
How many times has this film been remade as a feature film with the exact same title? 1
E2 - Many famous people were born this year. Identify these six each by a short clue:
- Red Headed Stranger WILLIE NELSON - ALIVE
- Beatle widow - YOKO ONO - ALIVE
- Thriller producer - QUNICY JONES - DEAD
- TV/radio interviewer LARRY KING - DEAD
- Chinatown director ROMAN POLANSKI - ALIVE
- Feisty Supreme Court justice RUTH BADER GINSBERG - DEAD
Bonus: Indicate whether each is dead or alive
E3 - A cartoon featuring a trio of small swines debuts.
Name the cartoon. THE THREE LITTLE PIGS
Name the hit song from the cartoon (“Who’s Afraid ___?”) (Note: the "___" designates one or more words) OF THE BIG BAD WOLF
Name the studio who produced the cartoon. WARNER BROTHERS
E4 - A former defense lawyer turned writer creates an iconic lawyer/detective character whose show was a radio program for a dozen years before becoming a popular TV show.
Name the character. PERRY MASON
Name the writer. ERLE STANLEY GARDNER
Name the actor who portrayed the character on TV. RAYMOND BURR
E5 - It's a rare occurrence in MLB when a player wins the Triple Crown (leading the league in batting average, hits and RBI). It's almost unthinkable that BOTH leagues, National and American, would boast a Triple Crown winner.
Name the two players who won the Triple Crown this year. (Nicknames are "Double X" and "the Hoosier Hammer") JIMMY FOXX DAN QUAYLE
Which of these two also won Most Valuable Player in his league? JIMMY FOXX
Which player led the Negro National league in two of the three categories (HRs and RBI)? (Hint: He is considered by many to be the greatest player in Negro Leagues history) ??
E6 - Not many famous people died this year. Thankfully, we can always count on a former US president to come through.
Name the president who died this year. COOLIDGE
Name the state where he was governor years earlier. MASSACHUSETTS
Given his demeanor, what was his popular nickname? SILENT CAL
What year did events E1 thru E6 take place? (Five points) 1933
Name the film. KING KONG
Name the actress who starred in it. FAY WRAY
How many times has this film been remade as a feature film with the exact same title? 1
E2 - Many famous people were born this year. Identify these six each by a short clue:
- Red Headed Stranger WILLIE NELSON - ALIVE
- Beatle widow - YOKO ONO - ALIVE
- Thriller producer - QUNICY JONES - DEAD
- TV/radio interviewer LARRY KING - DEAD
- Chinatown director ROMAN POLANSKI - ALIVE
- Feisty Supreme Court justice RUTH BADER GINSBERG - DEAD
Bonus: Indicate whether each is dead or alive
E3 - A cartoon featuring a trio of small swines debuts.
Name the cartoon. THE THREE LITTLE PIGS
Name the hit song from the cartoon (“Who’s Afraid ___?”) (Note: the "___" designates one or more words) OF THE BIG BAD WOLF
Name the studio who produced the cartoon. WARNER BROTHERS
E4 - A former defense lawyer turned writer creates an iconic lawyer/detective character whose show was a radio program for a dozen years before becoming a popular TV show.
Name the character. PERRY MASON
Name the writer. ERLE STANLEY GARDNER
Name the actor who portrayed the character on TV. RAYMOND BURR
E5 - It's a rare occurrence in MLB when a player wins the Triple Crown (leading the league in batting average, hits and RBI). It's almost unthinkable that BOTH leagues, National and American, would boast a Triple Crown winner.
Name the two players who won the Triple Crown this year. (Nicknames are "Double X" and "the Hoosier Hammer") JIMMY FOXX DAN QUAYLE
Which of these two also won Most Valuable Player in his league? JIMMY FOXX
Which player led the Negro National league in two of the three categories (HRs and RBI)? (Hint: He is considered by many to be the greatest player in Negro Leagues history) ??
E6 - Not many famous people died this year. Thankfully, we can always count on a former US president to come through.
Name the president who died this year. COOLIDGE
Name the state where he was governor years earlier. MASSACHUSETTS
Given his demeanor, what was his popular nickname? SILENT CAL
What year did events E1 thru E6 take place? (Five points) 1933
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Re: 2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 8
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2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 8
In the year...
Follow the instructions after each event listed below. Two points for each correct answer:
E1 - A film about a giant ape and the girl he loved opens in theaters across the US.
Name the film.
Name the actress who starred in it.
How many times has this film been remade as a feature film with the exact same title?
King Kong
Fay Raye
Three total - remade twice
E2 - Many famous people were born this year. Identify these six each by a short clue:
- Red Headed Stranger
- Beatle widow
- Thriller producer
- TV/radio interviewer
- Chinatown director
- Feisty Supreme Court justice
Bonus: Indicate whether each is dead or alive
Willie Nelson - Alive
Yoko Ono - Alive
Quincy Jones - Dead
Larry King - Dead
??? - Dead
Ginsberg - Dead
E3 - A cartoon featuring a trio of small swines debuts.
Name the cartoon.
Name the hit song from the cartoon (“Who’s Afraid ___?”) (Note: the "___" designates one or more words)
Name the studio who produced the cartoon.
Three Little Pigs
..Of the Big Bad Wolf
Disney
E4 - A former defense lawyer turned writer creates an iconic lawyer/detective character whose show was a radio program for a dozen years before becoming a popular TV show.
Name the character.
Name the writer.
Name the actor who portrayed the character on TV.
Perry Mason
???
Raymond Burr
E5 - It's a rare occurrence in MLB when a player wins the Triple Crown (leading the league in batting average, hits and RBI). It's almost unthinkable that BOTH leagues, National and American, would boast a Triple Crown winner.
Name the two players who won the Triple Crown this year. (Nicknames are "Double X" and "the Hoosier Hammer")
Which of these two also won Most Valuable Player in his league?
Which player led the Negro National league in two of the three categories (HRs and RBI)? (Hint: He is considered by many to be the greatest player in Negro Leagues history)
E6 - Not many famous people died this year. Thankfully, we can always count on a former US president to come through.
Name the president who died this year.
Name the state where he was governor years earlier.
Given his demeanor, what was his popular nickname?
???
Indiana
???
What year did events E1 thru E6 take place? (Five points)
1933
Total points: 61
In the year...
Follow the instructions after each event listed below. Two points for each correct answer:
E1 - A film about a giant ape and the girl he loved opens in theaters across the US.
Name the film.
Name the actress who starred in it.
How many times has this film been remade as a feature film with the exact same title?
King Kong
Fay Raye
Three total - remade twice
E2 - Many famous people were born this year. Identify these six each by a short clue:
- Red Headed Stranger
- Beatle widow
- Thriller producer
- TV/radio interviewer
- Chinatown director
- Feisty Supreme Court justice
Bonus: Indicate whether each is dead or alive
Willie Nelson - Alive
Yoko Ono - Alive
Quincy Jones - Dead
Larry King - Dead
??? - Dead
Ginsberg - Dead
E3 - A cartoon featuring a trio of small swines debuts.
Name the cartoon.
Name the hit song from the cartoon (“Who’s Afraid ___?”) (Note: the "___" designates one or more words)
Name the studio who produced the cartoon.
Three Little Pigs
..Of the Big Bad Wolf
Disney
E4 - A former defense lawyer turned writer creates an iconic lawyer/detective character whose show was a radio program for a dozen years before becoming a popular TV show.
Name the character.
Name the writer.
Name the actor who portrayed the character on TV.
Perry Mason
???
Raymond Burr
E5 - It's a rare occurrence in MLB when a player wins the Triple Crown (leading the league in batting average, hits and RBI). It's almost unthinkable that BOTH leagues, National and American, would boast a Triple Crown winner.
Name the two players who won the Triple Crown this year. (Nicknames are "Double X" and "the Hoosier Hammer")
Which of these two also won Most Valuable Player in his league?
Which player led the Negro National league in two of the three categories (HRs and RBI)? (Hint: He is considered by many to be the greatest player in Negro Leagues history)
E6 - Not many famous people died this year. Thankfully, we can always count on a former US president to come through.
Name the president who died this year.
Name the state where he was governor years earlier.
Given his demeanor, what was his popular nickname?
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Indiana
???
What year did events E1 thru E6 take place? (Five points)
1933
Total points: 61
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War is where the government tells you who the bad guy is.
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Re: 2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 8
Spoiler
E1 - A film about a giant ape and the girl he loved opens in theaters across the US.
Name the film. King Kong
Name the actress who starred in it. Faye Wray
How many times has this film been remade as a feature film with the exact same title? 4
E2 - Many famous people were born this year. Identify these six each by a short clue:
- Red Headed Stranger
- Beatle widow Yoko Ono (alive)
- Thriller producer
- TV/radio interviewer Larry King (dead)
- Chinatown director
- Feisty Supreme Court justice
Bonus: Indicate whether each is dead or alive
E3 - A cartoon featuring a trio of small swines debuts.
Name the cartoon. The Three Little Pigs
Name the hit song from the cartoon “Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?”
Name the studio who produced the cartoon. Warner Brothers
E4 - A former defense lawyer turned writer creates an iconic lawyer/detective character whose show was a radio program for a dozen years before becoming a popular TV show.
Name the character. Perry Mason
Name the writer. Earl Stanley Gardner
Name the actor who portrayed the character on TV. Raymond Burr
E5 - It's a rare occurrence in MLB when a player wins the Triple Crown (leading the league in batting average, hits and RBI). It's almost unthinkable that BOTH leagues, National and American, would boast a Triple Crown winner.
Name the two players who won the Triple Crown this year. (Nicknames are "Double X" and "the Hoosier Hammer")
Which of these two also won Most Valuable Player in his league?
Which player led the Negro National league in two of the three categories (HRs and RBI)? (Hint: He is considered by many to be the greatest player in Negro Leagues history)
E6 - Not many famous people died this year. Thankfully, we can always count on a former US president to come through.
Name the president who died this year. Coolidge
Name the state where he was governor years earlier. Vermont
Given his demeanor, what was his popular nickname? Silent Cal
What year did events E1 thru E6 take place? 1933
Name the film. King Kong
Name the actress who starred in it. Faye Wray
How many times has this film been remade as a feature film with the exact same title? 4
E2 - Many famous people were born this year. Identify these six each by a short clue:
- Red Headed Stranger
- Beatle widow Yoko Ono (alive)
- Thriller producer
- TV/radio interviewer Larry King (dead)
- Chinatown director
- Feisty Supreme Court justice
Bonus: Indicate whether each is dead or alive
E3 - A cartoon featuring a trio of small swines debuts.
Name the cartoon. The Three Little Pigs
Name the hit song from the cartoon “Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?”
Name the studio who produced the cartoon. Warner Brothers
E4 - A former defense lawyer turned writer creates an iconic lawyer/detective character whose show was a radio program for a dozen years before becoming a popular TV show.
Name the character. Perry Mason
Name the writer. Earl Stanley Gardner
Name the actor who portrayed the character on TV. Raymond Burr
E5 - It's a rare occurrence in MLB when a player wins the Triple Crown (leading the league in batting average, hits and RBI). It's almost unthinkable that BOTH leagues, National and American, would boast a Triple Crown winner.
Name the two players who won the Triple Crown this year. (Nicknames are "Double X" and "the Hoosier Hammer")
Which of these two also won Most Valuable Player in his league?
Which player led the Negro National league in two of the three categories (HRs and RBI)? (Hint: He is considered by many to be the greatest player in Negro Leagues history)
E6 - Not many famous people died this year. Thankfully, we can always count on a former US president to come through.
Name the president who died this year. Coolidge
Name the state where he was governor years earlier. Vermont
Given his demeanor, what was his popular nickname? Silent Cal
What year did events E1 thru E6 take place? 1933
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Re: 2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 8
2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 8
In the year...
Total points: 61
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In the year...
Spoiler
E1 - A film about a giant ape and the girl he loved opens in theaters across the US.
Name the film.
Name the actress who starred in it.
How many times has this film been remade as a feature film with the exact same title?
KING KONG
FAY WRAY
FOUR
E2 - Many famous people were born this year. Identify these six each by a short clue:
- Red Headed Stranger - WILLIE NELSON - ALIVE
- Beatle widow - YOKO ONO - ALIVE
- Thriller producer - QUINCY JONES - DEAD
- TV/radio interviewer -LARRY KING? - DEAD
- Chinatown director - ROMAN POLANSKI - ALIVE
- Feisty Supreme Court justice - RUTH BADER GINSBERG - DEAD
Bonus: Indicate whether each is dead or alive
E3 - A cartoon featuring a trio of small swines debuts.
Name the cartoon.
Name the hit song from the cartoon (“Who’s Afraid ___?”) (Note: the "___" designates one or more words)
Name the studio who produced the cartoon.
THE THREE LITTLE PIGS
WHO'S AFRAID OF THE BIG BAD WOLF?
DISNEY
E4 - A former defense lawyer turned writer creates an iconic lawyer/detective character whose show was a radio program for a dozen years before becoming a popular TV show.
Name the character.
Name the writer.
Name the actor who portrayed the character on TV.
PERRY MASON
ERLE STANLEY GARDNER
RAYMOND BURR
E5 - It's a rare occurrence in MLB when a player wins the Triple Crown (leading the league in batting average, hits and RBI). It's almost unthinkable that BOTH leagues, National and American, would boast a Triple Crown winner.
Name the two players who won the Triple Crown this year. (Nicknames are "Double X" and "the Hoosier Hammer")
Which of these two also won Most Valuable Player in his league?
Which player led the Negro National league in two of the three categories (HRs and RBI)? (Hint: He is considered by many to be the greatest player in Negro Leagues history)
JIMMIE FOXX (of the Philadelphia Athletics)
CHUCK KLEIN (of the Philadelphia Phillies)
JIMMIE FOXX won the MVP
JOSH GIBSON
E6 - Not many famous people died this year. Thankfully, we can always count on a former US president to come through.
Name the president who died this year.
Name the state where he was governor years earlier.
Given his demeanor, what was his popular nickname?
COOLIDGE?
VERMONT
SILENT CAL
What year did events E1 thru E6 take place? (Five points)
1933
Name the film.
Name the actress who starred in it.
How many times has this film been remade as a feature film with the exact same title?
KING KONG
FAY WRAY
FOUR
E2 - Many famous people were born this year. Identify these six each by a short clue:
- Red Headed Stranger - WILLIE NELSON - ALIVE
- Beatle widow - YOKO ONO - ALIVE
- Thriller producer - QUINCY JONES - DEAD
- TV/radio interviewer -LARRY KING? - DEAD
- Chinatown director - ROMAN POLANSKI - ALIVE
- Feisty Supreme Court justice - RUTH BADER GINSBERG - DEAD
Bonus: Indicate whether each is dead or alive
E3 - A cartoon featuring a trio of small swines debuts.
Name the cartoon.
Name the hit song from the cartoon (“Who’s Afraid ___?”) (Note: the "___" designates one or more words)
Name the studio who produced the cartoon.
THE THREE LITTLE PIGS
WHO'S AFRAID OF THE BIG BAD WOLF?
DISNEY
E4 - A former defense lawyer turned writer creates an iconic lawyer/detective character whose show was a radio program for a dozen years before becoming a popular TV show.
Name the character.
Name the writer.
Name the actor who portrayed the character on TV.
PERRY MASON
ERLE STANLEY GARDNER
RAYMOND BURR
E5 - It's a rare occurrence in MLB when a player wins the Triple Crown (leading the league in batting average, hits and RBI). It's almost unthinkable that BOTH leagues, National and American, would boast a Triple Crown winner.
Name the two players who won the Triple Crown this year. (Nicknames are "Double X" and "the Hoosier Hammer")
Which of these two also won Most Valuable Player in his league?
Which player led the Negro National league in two of the three categories (HRs and RBI)? (Hint: He is considered by many to be the greatest player in Negro Leagues history)
JIMMIE FOXX (of the Philadelphia Athletics)
CHUCK KLEIN (of the Philadelphia Phillies)
JIMMIE FOXX won the MVP
JOSH GIBSON
E6 - Not many famous people died this year. Thankfully, we can always count on a former US president to come through.
Name the president who died this year.
Name the state where he was governor years earlier.
Given his demeanor, what was his popular nickname?
COOLIDGE?
VERMONT
SILENT CAL
What year did events E1 thru E6 take place? (Five points)
1933
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Re: 2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 8
Spoiler
Vandal wrote: ↑Tue Sep 16, 2025 9:47 pm2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 8
In the year...
Follow the instructions after each event listed below. Two points for each correct answer:
E1 - A film about a giant ape and the girl he loved opens in theaters across the US.
Name the film. King Kong
Name the actress who starred in it. Fay Wray
How many times has this film been remade as a feature film with the exact same title? I'll say none.
E2 - Many famous people were born this year. Identify these six each by a short clue:
- Red Headed Stranger Willie Nelson - alive
- Beatle widow Yoko Ono - alive
- Thriller producer
- TV/radio interviewer
- Chinatown director
- Feisty Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg - dead
Bonus: Indicate whether each is dead or alive
E3 - A cartoon featuring a trio of small swines debuts.
Name the cartoon. The Three Little Pigs
Name the hit song from the cartoon (“Who’s Afraid ___?”) (Note: the "___" designates one or more words) Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf
Name the studio who produced the cartoon. Disney
E4 - A former defense lawyer turned writer creates an iconic lawyer/detective character whose show was a radio program for a dozen years before becoming a popular TV show.
Name the character. Perry Mason
Name the writer. Erle Stanley Gardner
Name the actor who portrayed the character on TV. Raymond Burr
E5 - It's a rare occurrence in MLB when a player wins the Triple Crown (leading the league in batting average, hits and RBI). It's almost unthinkable that BOTH leagues, National and American, would boast a Triple Crown winner.
Name the two players who won the Triple Crown this year. (Nicknames are "Double X" and "the Hoosier Hammer") Jimmy Foxx and I'll guess Mel Ott
Which of these two also won Most Valuable Player in his league? Foxx
Which player led the Negro National league in two of the three categories (HRs and RBI)? (Hint: He is considered by many to be the greatest player in Negro Leagues history) Josh Gibson
E6 - Not many famous people died this year. Thankfully, we can always count on a former US president to come through.
Name the president who died this year. Calvin Coolidge
Name the state where he was governor years earlier. Vermont
Given his demeanor, what was his popular nickname? Silent Cal
What year did events E1 thru E6 take place? (Five points) 1933
Total points: 61
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Re: 2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 8
Answers:
1933
E1:
King Kong
Fay Wray
Two
E2:
Willie Nelson A
Yoko Ono A
Quincy Jones D
Larry King D
Roman Polanski A
Ruth Bader Ginsburg D
E3:
The Three Little Pigs
Who’s Afraid of the Bog Bad Wolf
Disney
E4:
Perry Mason
Erle Stanley Gardner
Raymond Burr
E5:
Jimmie Foxx
Chuck Klein
Foxx
Josh Gibson
E6:
Calvin Coolidge
Massachusetts
Silent Cal
Points:
melly ~~ 57
mrkelley ~~ 57
krox ~~ 55
panic ~~ 53
elwood ~~ 43
BiT ~~ 41
lb ~~ 35
jarnon ~~ 33
mike h ~~ 31
1933
E1:
King Kong
Fay Wray
Two
E2:
Willie Nelson A
Yoko Ono A
Quincy Jones D
Larry King D
Roman Polanski A
Ruth Bader Ginsburg D
E3:
The Three Little Pigs
Who’s Afraid of the Bog Bad Wolf
Disney
E4:
Perry Mason
Erle Stanley Gardner
Raymond Burr
E5:
Jimmie Foxx
Chuck Klein
Foxx
Josh Gibson
E6:
Calvin Coolidge
Massachusetts
Silent Cal
Points:
melly ~~ 57
mrkelley ~~ 57
krox ~~ 55
panic ~~ 53
elwood ~~ 43
BiT ~~ 41
lb ~~ 35
jarnon ~~ 33
mike h ~~ 31
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