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Decades '15 - Day 5
Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2015 9:01 pm
by I Love the 50s!
I Love the 50s and so do you! Posting this a bit early because life interferes at times.
KINGS & QUEENS
1956
Eddie Feigner's famous fastpitch softball team celebrated their tenth year together in 1956.
The "Queen of Country Music" was born Ellen Muriel Deason in 1919 and released her first album in 1956, titled Country Hit Parade.
Name the King's team and the Queen's more common name. (2 points each)
Bit of a stretch bonus: There are two drummers named Roger Taylor popular in rock lore. One was born just before the 50s and one just after the 50s. Roger the elder is with Queen, of course. For which band does Roger the younger play (sorry, it's not King Crimson or any other King-ly band, but that would be cool)? (2 points)
TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS
1950s
Composed by Walter Schumann, the TV show theme was actually titled “Badge 714” and was first heard on the radio series of the same name.
Name the TV show. (2 points)
Bonus: Name the star/producer of the show. (2 points)
Crappy promo reverse bonus: If Elwood gets either one wrong, everyone is docked 2 points!
CATS & DOGS
1957
Laika, a stray mongrel dog found living on the streets of Moscow, became famous this year.
What was Laika's claim to fame? (2 points)
Total points: only 12 (unless Elwood lays an egg).
Re: Decades '15 - Day 5
Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2015 10:12 pm
by Catfish
Name the TV show. (2 points)
Dragnet
Bonus: Name the star/producer of the show. (2 points)
Jack Webb
What was Laika's claim to fame? (2 points)
Going to space
Re: Decades '15 - Day 5
Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2015 10:52 pm
by jarnon
KINGS & QUEENS
1956
Eddie Feigner's famous fastpitch softball team celebrated their tenth year together in 1956.
The "Queen of Country Music" was born Ellen Muriel Deason in 1919 and released her first album in 1956, titled Country Hit Parade.
Name the King's team and the Queen's more common name. (2 points each)
Bit of a stretch bonus: There are two drummers named Roger Taylor popular in rock lore. One was born just before the 50s and one just after the 50s. Roger the elder is with Queen, of course. For which band does Roger the younger play (sorry, it's not King Crimson or any other King-ly band, but that would be cool)? (2 points)
TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS
1950s
Composed by Walter Schumann, the TV show theme was actually titled “Badge 714” and was first heard on the radio series of the same name.
Name the TV show. (2 points) Dragnet
Bonus: Name the star/producer of the show. (2 points) Jack Webb
Crappy promo reverse bonus: If Elwood gets either one wrong, everyone is docked 2 points!
CATS & DOGS
1957
Laika, a stray mongrel dog found living on the streets of Moscow, became famous this year.
What was Laika's claim to fame? (2 points) She flew in space.
Re: Decades '15 - Day 5
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 5:29 am
by earendel
I Love the 50s! wrote:I Love the 50s and so do you! Posting this a bit early because life interferes at times.
I Love the 50s! wrote:KINGS & QUEENS
1956
Eddie Feigner's famous fastpitch softball team celebrated their tenth year together in 1956.
The "Queen of Country Music" was born Ellen Muriel Deason in 1919 and released her first album in 1956, titled
Country Hit Parade.
Name the King's team and the Queen's more common name. (2 points each)
The King and his Court
Kitty Wells (this time I'll read the question more carefully and give all the answers
)
Bit of a stretch bonus: There are two drummers named Roger Taylor popular in rock lore. One was born just before the 50s and one just after the 50s. Roger the elder is with
Queen, of course. For which band does Roger the younger play (sorry, it's not
King Crimson or any other
King-ly band, but that would be cool)? (2 points)
No idea
I Love the 50s! wrote:TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS
1950s
Composed by Walter Schumann, the TV show theme was actually titled “Badge 714” and was first heard on the radio series of the same name.
Name the TV show. (2 points)
Dragnet
Bonus: Name the star/producer of the show. (2 points)
Jack Webb
Crappy promo reverse bonus: If Elwood gets either one wrong, everyone is docked 2 points!
I Love the 50s! wrote:CATS & DOGS
1957
Laika, a stray mongrel dog found living on the streets of Moscow, became famous this year.
What was Laika's claim to fame? (2 points)
He was launched into space by the Soviet Union and was the first animal to orbit the Earth.
Re: Decades '15 - Day 5
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 6:45 am
by triviawayne
kings & queens
The Kings
June Carter Cash
The Kingsmen
TV Shows & Theme Songs
Dragnet
Jack Webb
Cats & Dogs
Dog in space
Re: Decades '15 - Day 5
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 7:14 am
by littlebeast13
KINGS & QUEENS
1956
Eddie Feigner's famous fastpitch softball team celebrated their tenth year together in 1956.
The "Queen of Country Music" was born Ellen Muriel Deason in 1919 and released her first album in 1956, titled Country Hit Parade.
Name the King's team and the Queen's more common name. (2 points each) - The Mudville Ten and Patsy Cline
Bit of a stretch bonus: There are two drummers named Roger Taylor popular in rock lore. One was born just before the 50s and one just after the 50s. Roger the elder is with Queen, of course. For which band does Roger the younger play (sorry, it's not King Crimson or any other King-ly band, but that would be cool)? (2 points) - Duran Duran (They had three unrelated Taylors in that band, so it almost has to be them...
TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS
1950s
Composed by Walter Schumann, the TV show theme was actually titled “Badge 714” and was first heard on the radio series of the same name.
Name the TV show. (2 points) - Dragnet (Not to be confused with Borednet)
Bonus: Name the star/producer of the show. (2 points) - Merry Man Jack Webb
Crappy promo reverse bonus: If Elwood gets either one wrong, everyone is docked 2 points! - He also has a jelly doughnut hidden in his foot locker...
CATS & DOGS
1957
Laika, a stray mongrel dog found living on the streets of Moscow, became famous this year.
What was Laika's claim to fame? (2 points) - The first mutt in space
Re: Decades '15 - Day 5
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 7:47 am
by franktangredi
Bit of a stretch bonus: There are two drummers named Roger Taylor popular in rock lore. One was born just before the 50s and one just after the 50s. Roger the elder is with Queen, of course. For which band does Roger the younger play (sorry, it's not King Crimson or any other King-ly band, but that would be cool)? (2 points)
Duran Duran
Composed by Walter Schumann, the TV show theme was actually titled “Badge 714” and was first heard on the radio series of the same name.
Name the TV show. (2 points)
Bonus: Name the star/producer of the show. (2 points)
Dragnet; Jack Webb
Laika, a stray mongrel dog found living on the streets of Moscow, became famous this year.
What was Laika's claim to fame? (2 points)
He got shot into space by the Soviets. He didn't come back.
Re: Decades '15 - Day 5
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 8:47 am
by BackInTex
Name the King's team and the Queen's more common name. (2 points each)
Kings of the Court
Minnie Pearl
For which band does Roger the younger play (sorry, it's not King Crimson or any other King-ly band, but that would be cool)? (2 points)
REM
Name the TV show. (2 points)
Dragnet
Bonus: Name the star/producer of the show. (2 points)
Jack Webb
Crappy promo reverse bonus: If Elwood gets either one wrong, everyone is docked 2 points!
Not fair!
What was Laika's claim to fame? (2 points)
First dog in space
Total points: only 12 (unless Elwood lays an egg).
Re: Decades '15 - Day 5
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 9:48 am
by SportsFan68
I Love the 50s! wrote:I Love the 50s and so do you! Posting this a bit early because life interferes at times.
KINGS & QUEENS
1956
Eddie Feigner's famous fastpitch softball team celebrated their tenth year together in 1956.
The "Queen of Country Music" was born Ellen Muriel Deason in 1919 and released her first album in 1956, titled Country Hit Parade.
Name the King's team and the Queen's more common name. (2 points each)
The King and his Court
Loretta Lynn. I know that's not right.
Bit of a stretch bonus: There are two drummers named Roger Taylor popular in rock lore. One was born just before the 50s and one just after the 50s. Roger the elder is with Queen, of course. For which band does Roger the younger play (sorry, it's not King Crimson or any other King-ly band, but that would be cool)? (2 points)
Bon Jovi. I know that's not right.
TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS
1950s
Composed by Walter Schumann, the TV show theme was actually titled “Badge 714” and was first heard on the radio series of the same name.
Name the TV show. (2 points)
Dragnet
Bonus: Name the star/producer of the show. (2 points)
Jack Webb
Crappy promo reverse bonus: If Elwood gets either one wrong, everyone is docked 2 points!
CATS & DOGS
1957
Laika, a stray mongrel dog found living on the streets of Moscow, became famous this year.
What was Laika's claim to fame? (2 points)
First doggie into space!
Total points: only 12 (unless Elwood lays an egg).
Re: Decades '15 - Day 5
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 10:05 am
by Bob Juch
KINGS & QUEENS
The King and His Court - thanks for the clue in the category name
Kitty Wells
Bonus: nope
TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS
Dragnet
Jack Webb
CATS & DOGS
She was the first animal to orbit the Earth but was dead midway though the orbit.
Re: Decades '15 - Day 5
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 10:21 am
by Pastor Fireball
KINGS & QUEENS
Eddie Feigner's famous fastpitch softball team celebrated their tenth year together in 1956.
The "Queen of Country Music" was born Ellen Muriel Deason in 1919 and released her first album in 1956, titled Country Hit Parade.
Name the King's team and the Queen's more common name. (2 points each) -- the queen was Kitty Wells, but I have no idea on the softball team
Bit of a stretch bonus: There are two drummers named Roger Taylor popular in rock lore. One was born just before the 50s and one just after the 50s. Roger the elder is with Queen, of course. For which band does Roger the younger play (sorry, it's not King Crimson or any other King-ly band, but that would be cool)? (2 points) -- Bon Jovi
TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS
Composed by Walter Schumann, the TV show theme was actually titled “Badge 714” and was first heard on the radio series of the same name.
Name the TV show. (2 points) -- Dragnet
Bonus: Name the star/producer of the show. (2 points) -- Jack Webb
CATS & DOGS
Laika, a stray mongrel dog found living on the streets of Moscow, became famous this year.
What was Laika's claim to fame? (2 points) -- first dog in space
Re: Decades '15 - Day 5
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 10:44 am
by plasticene
I Love the 50s and so do you! Posting this a bit early because life interferes at times.
KINGS & QUEENS
1956
Eddie Feigner's famous fastpitch softball team celebrated their tenth year together in 1956.
The "Queen of Country Music" was born Ellen Muriel Deason in 1919 and released her first album in 1956, titled Country Hit Parade.
Name the King's team and the Queen's more common name. (2 points each) Monarchs, Minnie Pearl
Bit of a stretch bonus: There are two drummers named Roger Taylor popular in rock lore. One was born just before the 50s and one just after the 50s. Roger the elder is with Queen, of course. For which band does Roger the younger play (sorry, it's not King Crimson or any other King-ly band, but that would be cool)? (2 points)
TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS
1950s
Composed by Walter Schumann, the TV show theme was actually titled “Badge 714” and was first heard on the radio series of the same name.
Name the TV show. (2 points) Dragnet
Bonus: Name the star/producer of the show. (2 points) Jack Webb
Crappy promo reverse bonus: If Elwood gets either one wrong, everyone is docked 2 points!
CATS & DOGS
1957
Laika, a stray mongrel dog found living on the streets of Moscow, became famous this year.
What was Laika's claim to fame? (2 points) first dog in space
Total points: only 12 (unless Elwood lays an egg).
Re: Decades '15 - Day 5
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 1:07 pm
by themanintheseersuckersuit
KINGS & QUEENS
1956
Eddie Feigner's famous fastpitch softball team celebrated their tenth year together in 1956.
The "Queen of Country Music" was born Ellen Muriel Deason in 1919 and released her first album in 1956, titled Country Hit Parade.
Name the King's team and the Queen's more common name. (2 points each) Jordanaires and Loretta Lynn
Bit of a stretch bonus: There are two drummers named Roger Taylor popular in rock lore. One was born just before the 50s and one just after the 50s. Roger the elder is with Queen, of course. For which band does Roger the younger play (sorry, it's not King Crimson or any other King-ly band, but that would be cool)? (2 points)
TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS
1950s
Composed by Walter Schumann, the TV show theme was actually titled “Badge 714” and was first heard on the radio series of the same name.
Name the TV show. (2 points) Dragnet
Bonus: Name the star/producer of the show. (2 points) Joe Friday lol
Crappy promo reverse bonus: If Elwood gets either one wrong, everyone is docked 2 points!
CATS & DOGS
1957
Laika, a stray mongrel dog found living on the streets of Moscow, became famous this year.
What was Laika's claim to fame? (2 points) Soviet Dog in Space!
Re: Decades '15 - Day 5
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 1:38 pm
by elwoodblues
I Love the 50s and so do you! Posting this a bit early because life interferes at times.
KINGS & QUEENS
1956
Eddie Feigner's famous fastpitch softball team celebrated their tenth year together in 1956.
The "Queen of Country Music" was born Ellen Muriel Deason in 1919 and released her first album in 1956, titled Country Hit Parade.
Name the King's team and the Queen's more common name. (2 points each)
The King and his Court and I'll guess Patsy Cline
Bit of a stretch bonus: There are two drummers named Roger Taylor popular in rock lore. One was born just before the 50s and one just after the 50s. Roger the elder is with Queen, of course. For which band does Roger the younger play (sorry, it's not King Crimson or any other King-ly band, but that would be cool)? (2 points)
TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS
1950s
Composed by Walter Schumann, the TV show theme was actually titled “Badge 714” and was first heard on the radio series of the same name.
Name the TV show. (2 points)
Dragnet
Bonus: Name the star/producer of the show. (2 points)
Jack Webb
Crappy promo reverse bonus: If Elwood gets either one wrong, everyone is docked 2 points!
No pressure, right?
CATS & DOGS
1957
Laika, a stray mongrel dog found living on the streets of Moscow, became famous this year.
What was Laika's claim to fame? (2 points)
First dog in space?
Total points: only 12 (unless Elwood lays an egg).
Re: Decades '15 - Day 5
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 2:58 pm
by kroxquo
Spoiler Space
KINGS & QUEENS
1956
Eddie Feigner's famous fastpitch softball team celebrated their tenth year together in 1956.
The "Queen of Country Music" was born Ellen Muriel Deason in 1919 and released her first album in 1956, titled Country Hit Parade.
Name the King's team and the Queen's more common name. (2 points each) The Court and Patsy Cline
Bit of a stretch bonus: There are two drummers named Roger Taylor popular in rock lore. One was born just before the 50s and one just after the 50s. Roger the elder is with Queen, of course. For which band does Roger the younger play (sorry, it's not King Crimson or any other King-ly band, but that would be cool)? Something sticks in my mind that it's Duran Duran(2 points)
TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS
1950s
Composed by Walter Schumann, the TV show theme was actually titled “Badge 714” and was first heard on the radio series of the same name.
Name the TV show. (2 points) Dragnet
Bonus: Name the star/producer of the show. (2 points) Jack Webb
Crappy promo reverse bonus: If Elwood gets either one wrong, everyone is docked 2 points!
CATS & DOGS
1957
Laika, a stray mongrel dog found living on the streets of Moscow, became famous this year.
What was Laika's claim to fame? (2 points) First dog in space
Total points: only 12 (unless Elwood lays an egg).
Re: Decades '15 - Day 5
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 4:04 pm
by mrkelley23
I Love the 50s and so do you! Posting this a bit early because life interferes at times.
KINGS & QUEENS
1956
Eddie Feigner's famous fastpitch softball team celebrated their tenth year together in 1956.
The "Queen of Country Music" was born Ellen Muriel Deason in 1919 and released her first album in 1956, titled Country Hit Parade.
Name the King's team and the Queen's more common name. (2 points each)
The King and His Court, and Kitty Wells.
Bit of a stretch bonus: There are two drummers named Roger Taylor popular in rock lore. One was born just before the 50s and one just after the 50s. Roger the elder is with Queen, of course. For which band does Roger the younger play (sorry, it's not King Crimson or any other King-ly band, but that would be cool)? (2 points)
For some reason, Duran Duran is sticking in my head.
TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS
1950s
Composed by Walter Schumann, the TV show theme was actually titled “Badge 714” and was first heard on the radio series of the same name.
Name the TV show. (2 points)
Dragnet
Bonus: Name the star/producer of the show. (2 points)
Jack Webb
Crappy promo reverse bonus: If Elwood gets either one wrong, everyone is docked 2 points!
CATS & DOGS
1957
Laika, a stray mongrel dog found living on the streets of Moscow, became famous this year.
What was Laika's claim to fame? (2 points)
They crammed her into a metal can, and shot her mongrel ass into space.
Total points: only 12 (unless Elwood lays an egg).
Re: Decades '15 - Day 5
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 4:59 pm
by TheConfessor
I Love the 50s! wrote:I Love the 50s and so do you! Posting this a bit early because life interferes at times.
KINGS & QUEENS
1956
Eddie Feigner's famous fastpitch softball team celebrated their tenth year together in 1956.
The "Queen of Country Music" was born Ellen Muriel Deason in 1919 and released her first album in 1956, titled Country Hit Parade.
Name the King's team and the Queen's more common name. (2 points each)
THE KING AND HIS COURT
KITTY WELLS
Bit of a stretch bonus: There are two drummers named Roger Taylor popular in rock lore. One was born just before the 50s and one just after the 50s. Roger the elder is with Queen, of course. For which band does Roger the younger play (sorry, it's not King Crimson or any other King-ly band, but that would be cool)? (2 points)
DURAN DURAN
TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS
1950s
Composed by Walter Schumann, the TV show theme was actually titled “Badge 714” and was first heard on the radio series of the same name.
Name the TV show. (2 points)
DRAGNET
Bonus: Name the star/producer of the show. (2 points)
JACK WEBB
Crappy promo reverse bonus: If Elwood gets either one wrong, everyone is docked 2 points!
CATS & DOGS
1957
Laika, a stray mongrel dog found living on the streets of Moscow, became famous this year.
What was Laika's claim to fame? (2 points)
WAS LAUNCHED INTO SPACE AND DIED THERE, THANKS TO THE SOVIETS
Total points: only 12 (unless Elwood lays an egg).
Re: Decades '15 - Day 5
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 5:00 pm
by mikehardware
Name the TV show. (2 points) Dragnet
Bonus: Name the star/producer of the show. (2 points) Jack Webb
What was Laika's claim to fame? (2 points) First dog in space
Re: Decades '15 - Day 5
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 6:11 pm
by T_Bone0806
I Love the 50s! wrote:I Love the 50s and so do you! Posting this a bit early because life interferes at times.
KINGS & QUEENS
1956
Eddie Feigner's famous fastpitch softball team celebrated their tenth year together in 1956.
The "Queen of Country Music" was born Ellen Muriel Deason in 1919 and released her first album in 1956, titled Country Hit Parade.
Name the King's team and the Queen's more common name. (2 points each)
The King And His Court.
Kitty Wells
Bit of a stretch bonus: There are two drummers named Roger Taylor popular in rock lore. One was born just before the 50s and one just after the 50s. Roger the elder is with Queen, of course. For which band does Roger the younger play (sorry, it's not King Crimson or any other King-ly band, but that would be cool)? (2 points)
Duran Duran
TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS
1950s
Composed by Walter Schumann, the TV show theme was actually titled “Badge 714” and was first heard on the radio series of the same name.
Name the TV show. (2 points)
Dragnet
Bonus: Name the star/producer of the show. (2 points)
Jack Webb
Crappy promo reverse bonus: If Elwood gets either one wrong, everyone is docked 2 points!
CATS & DOGS
1957
Laika, a stray mongrel dog found living on the streets of Moscow, became famous this year.
What was Laika's claim to fame? (2 points)
Sent Into Space...first animal to orbit the earth..poor doggie must've been terrified and then died. rotten Commies....
Total points: only 12 (unless Elwood lays an egg).
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Re: Decades '15 - Day 5
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 9:07 pm
by mellytu74
KINGS & QUEENS
1956
Eddie Feigner's famous fastpitch softball team celebrated their tenth year together in 1956.
The "Queen of Country Music" was born Ellen Muriel Deason in 1919 and released her first album in 1956, titled Country Hit Parade.
Name the King's team and the Queen's more common name. (2 points each)
Bit of a stretch bonus: There are two drummers named Roger Taylor popular in rock lore. One was born just before the 50s and one just after the 50s. Roger the elder is with Queen, of course. For which band does Roger the younger play (sorry, it's not King Crimson or any other King-ly band, but that would be cool)? (2 points)
THE KING AND HIS COURT
KITTY WELLS
DURAN DURAN????
TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS
1950s
Composed by Walter Schumann, the TV show theme was actually titled “Badge 714” and was first heard on the radio series of the same name.
Name the TV show. (2 points)
Bonus: Name the star/producer of the show. (2 points)
Crappy promo reverse bonus: If Elwood gets either one wrong, everyone is docked 2 points!
DRAGNET
JACK WEBB
CATS & DOGS
1957
Laika, a stray mongrel dog found living on the streets of Moscow, became famous this year.
What was Laika's claim to fame? (2 points)
WENT INTO SPACE
Total points: only 12 (unless Elwood lays an egg).
Re: Decades '15 - Day 5
Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2015 3:56 am
by Estonut
I Love the 50s and so do you! Posting this a bit early because life interferes at times.
KINGS & QUEENS
1956
Eddie Feigner's famous fastpitch softball team celebrated their tenth year together in 1956.
The "Queen of Country Music" was born Ellen Muriel Deason in 1919 and released her first album in 1956, titled Country Hit Parade.
Name the King's team and the Queen's more common name. (2 points each) The King and His Court & Patsy Cline
I saw them on the Tonight Show (and I think in person at Anaheim Stadium). Eddie was well-known for throwing a 100 mph fastball (underhand). In a celebrity charity softball game in 1967, he struck out Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Brooks Robinson, Roberto Clemente, Maury Wills, and Harmon Killebrew all in a row.
Bit of a stretch bonus: There are two drummers named Roger Taylor popular in rock lore. One was born just before the 50s and one just after the 50s. Roger the elder is with Queen, of course. For which band does Roger the younger play (sorry, it's not King Crimson or any other King-ly band, but that would be cool)? (2 points) Duran Duran & Arcadia
TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS
1950s
Composed by Walter Schumann, the TV show theme was actually titled “Badge 714” and was first heard on the radio series of the same name.
Name the TV show. (2 points) Dragnet
Bonus: Name the star/producer of the show. (2 points) Jack Webb
Crappy promo reverse bonus: If Elwood gets either one wrong, everyone is docked 2 points!
CATS & DOGS
1957
Laika, a stray mongrel dog found living on the streets of Moscow, became famous this year.
What was Laika's claim to fame? (2 points) First dog to pee in orbit
Total points: only 12 (unless Elwood lays an egg).
Re: Decades '15 - Day 5
Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2015 10:54 am
by Vandal
Answers and points:
KINGS & QUEENS
1956
Eddie Feigner's famous fastpitch softball team celebrated their tenth year together in 1956.
The "Queen of Country Music" was born Ellen Muriel Deason in 1919 and released her first album in 1956, titled Country Hit Parade.
Name the King's team and the Queen's more common name. (2 points each)
Bit of a stretch bonus: There are two drummers named Roger Taylor popular in rock lore. One was born just before the 50s and one just after the 50s. Roger the elder is with Queen, of course. For which band does Roger the younger play (sorry, it's not King Crimson or any other King-ly band, but that would be cool)? (2 points)
The King and His Court
Kitty Wells
Duran Duran
TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS
1950s
Composed by Walter Schumann, the TV show theme was actually titled “Badge 714” and was first heard on the radio series of the same name.
Name the TV show. (2 points)
Bonus: Name the star/producer of the show. (2 points)
Crappy promo reverse bonus: If Elwood gets either one wrong, everyone is docked 2 points!
Dragnet
Jack Webb
(way to not choke, elwood!)
CATS & DOGS
1957
Laika, a stray mongrel dog found living on the streets of Moscow, became famous this year.
What was Laika's claim to fame? (2 points)
First animal launched into orbit (any combo of first or space was good)
Points:
mrkelley ~~ 12
tbone ~~ 12
melly ~~ 12
confessor ~~ 12
esto ~~ 10
BobJ ~~ 10
earendel ~~ 10
krox ~~ 10
elwood ~~ 8
fireball ~~ 8
lb ~~ 8
BiT ~~ 8
tangredi ~~ 8
sprots ~~ 8
mikehardware ~~ 6
plasticene ~~ 6
jarnon ~~ 6
catfish ~~ 6
triviawayne ~~ 6
suitguy ~~ 6