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Decades '15 - Grand Finale, Part 1
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2015 5:29 am
by I Love Decades!
I Love Decades!
Only two days left, so get those points while you can.
COMING & GOING
1973
A popular TV western ended after a 14-year run on NBC. Meanwhile, a popular series of educational short films began airing during Saturday morning kid shows on ABC beginning numerically with, My Hero, Zero.
Name both series. (2 points each)
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
1981
An award is given out periodically by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Governors Awards ceremonies to "Creative producers, whose bodies of work reflect a consistently high quality of motion picture production." In 1981 the award went to a film icon most notable as the producer of many of the James Bond films.
Name the award and the recipient. (2 points each)
ACTORS & LINES
1956
"So let it be written, so let it be done."
Name the actor and movie for two points each.
Bonus: Name the character speaking the line. (2 points)
LOVE & MARRIAGE
1960
This couple's marriage, beginning in 1960, lasted seven years and the union produced a son named Dodd Mitchell Cassotto.
Name them for two points each.
Bonus: Name the 2004 biopic about them.
Extra bonus: Name the actor and actress who portrayed them
WINNERS & LOSERS
1980s
The breakup of the Bell System became effective on Jan 1, 1984. One company was, at the time, the sole provider of telephone service throughout most of the United States. It was ordered to split up into seven different companies to break the monopoly.
What was the name of the (losing) "monopolistic" company (still around, by the way)? (2 points)
What nickname was given collectively to the (winning) seven independent Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs)? (2 points)
Total points: 28
Re: Decades '15 - Grand Finale, Part 1
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2015 5:56 am
by earendel
I Love Decades! wrote:I Love Decades!
Only two days left, so get those points while you can.
I Love Decades! wrote:COMING & GOING
1973
A popular TV western ended after a 14-year run on NBC. Meanwhile, a popular series of educational short films began airing during Saturday morning kid shows on ABC beginning numerically with,
My Hero, Zero.
Name both series. (2 points each)
Bonanza and Schoolhouse Rock
I Love Decades! wrote:AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
1981
An award is given out periodically by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Governors Awards ceremonies to "Creative producers, whose bodies of work reflect a consistently high quality of motion picture production." In 1981 the award went to a film icon most notable as the producer of many of the James Bond films.
Name the award and the recipient. (2 points each)
Thalberg Award, Cubby Broccoli
I Love Decades! wrote: ACTORS & LINES
1956
"So let it be written, so let it be done."
Name the actor and movie for two points each.
Yul Brenner, The Ten Commandments
Bonus: Name the character speaking the line. (2 points)
Rameses II
I Love Decades! wrote: LOVE & MARRIAGE
1960
This couple's marriage, beginning in 1960, lasted seven years and the union produced a son named Dodd Mitchell Cassotto.
Name them for two points each.
Bobby Darin and Sandra Dee
Bonus: Name the 2004 biopic about them.
Beyond the Sea
Extra bonus: Name the actor and actress who portrayed them
Kevin Spacey and ????
I Love Decades! wrote:WINNERS & LOSERS
1980s
The breakup of the Bell System became effective on Jan 1, 1984. One company was, at the time, the sole provider of telephone service throughout most of the United States. It was ordered to split up into seven different companies to break the monopoly.
What was the name of the (losing) "monopolistic" company? (2 points)
Bell Telephone Company
What nickname was given collectively to the (winning) seven independent Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs)? (2 points)
Baby Bells
Re: Decades '15 - Grand Finale, Part 1
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2015 6:40 am
by BackInTex
COMING & GOING
1973
A popular TV western ended after a 14-year run on NBC. Meanwhile, a popular series of educational short films began airing during Saturday morning kid shows on ABC beginning numerically with, My Hero, Zero.
Name both series. (2 points each)
Hmmm....Gunsmoke or Bonanza...Gunsmoke or Bonanza.....I'm thinking Gunsmoke was on more than 14 years.....but don't think Bonanza was on that early (i.e. late 50's)....
Bonanza
School House Rocks
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
1981
An award is given out periodically by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Governors Awards ceremonies to "Creative producers, whose bodies of work reflect a consistently high quality of motion picture production." In 1981 the award went to a film icon most notable as the producer of many of the James Bond films.
Name the award and the recipient. (2 points each)
Oscar Participation Award
Broccoli
ACTORS & LINES
1956
"So let it be written, so let it be done."
Name the actor and movie for two points each.
Charlton Heston
Exodus
Bonus: Name the character speaking the line. (2 points)
Moses
LOVE & MARRIAGE
1960
This couple's marriage, beginning in 1960, lasted seven years and the union produced a son named Dodd Mitchell Cassotto.
Not a clue. So I list the only movie I can think of about a couple that was married, but not long. And I never saw it so I don't know who played the roles, but I will guess a couple of names.
Name them for two points each.
Ike Turner
Tina Turner
Bonus: Name the 2004 biopic about them.
What's love got to do with it
Extra bonus: Name the actor and actress who portrayed them
Jamie Foxx
Jennifer Hudson
WINNERS & LOSERS
1980s
The breakup of the Bell System became effective on Jan 1, 1984. One company was, at the time, the sole provider of telephone service throughout most of the United States. It was ordered to split up into seven different companies to break the monopoly.
What was the name of the (losing) "monopolistic" company (still around, by the way)? (2 points)
AT&T
What nickname was given collectively to the (winning) seven independent Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs)? (2 points)
Baby Bells
Total points: 28
Re: Decades '15 - Grand Finale, Part 1
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2015 7:54 am
by franktangredi
A popular TV western ended after a 14-year run on NBC. Meanwhile, a popular series of educational short films began airing during Saturday morning kid shows on ABC beginning numerically with, My Hero, Zero.
Name both series. (2 points each)
Bonanza; Schoolhouse Rock
An award is given out periodically by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Governors Awards ceremonies to "Creative producers, whose bodies of work reflect a consistently high quality of motion picture production." In 1981 the award went to a film icon most notable as the producer of many of the James Bond films.
Name the award and the recipient. (2 points each)
Irving Thalberg Award; Albert 'Cubby' Broccoli
"So let it be written, so let it be done."
Name the actor and movie for two points each.
Bonus: Name the character speaking the line. (2 points)
Yul Brynner;
The Ten Commandments
Pharaoh Ramses II
The breakup of the Bell System became effective on Jan 1, 1984. One company was, at the time, the sole provider of telephone service throughout most of the United States. It was ordered to split up into seven different companies to break the monopoly.
What was the name of the (losing) "monopolistic" company (still around, by the way)? (2 points)
What nickname was given collectively to the (winning) seven independent Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs)? (2 points)
AT&T
Baby Bells
Re: Decades '15 - Grand Finale, Part 1
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2015 8:29 am
by littlebeast13
COMING & GOING
1973
A popular TV western ended after a 14-year run on NBC. Meanwhile, a popular series of educational short films began airing during Saturday morning kid shows on ABC beginning numerically with, My Hero, Zero.
Name both series. (2 points each) - Bonanza and Schoolhouse Rock
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
1981
An award is given out periodically by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Governors Awards ceremonies to "Creative producers, whose bodies of work reflect a consistently high quality of motion picture production." In 1981 the award went to a film icon most notable as the producer of many of the James Bond films.
Name the award and the recipient. (2 points each) - The Shithouse Rats Award and Alan J. Smithee
ACTORS & LINES
1956
"So let it be written, so let it be done."
Name the actor and movie for two points each.
Bonus: Name the character speaking the line. (2 points)
This question sucks!
LOVE & MARRIAGE
1960
This couple's marriage, beginning in 1960, lasted seven years and the union produced a son named Dodd Mitchell Cassotto.
Name them for two points each.
Bonus: Name the 2004 biopic about them.
Extra bonus: Name the actor and actress who portrayed them
This question blows!
WINNERS & LOSERS
1980s
The breakup of the Bell System became effective on Jan 1, 1984. One company was, at the time, the sole provider of telephone service throughout most of the United States. It was ordered to split up into seven different companies to break the monopoly.
What was the name of the (losing) "monopolistic" company (still around, by the way)? (2 points) - AT&T
What nickname was given collectively to the (winning) seven independent Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs)? (2 points) - Baby Bells
Re: Decades '15 - Grand Finale, Part 1
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2015 9:14 am
by plasticene
I Love Decades!
Only two days left, so get those points while you can.
COMING & GOING
1973
A popular TV western ended after a 14-year run on NBC. Meanwhile, a popular series of educational short films began airing during Saturday morning kid shows on ABC beginning numerically with, My Hero, Zero.
Name both series. (2 points each) Bonanza, Schoolhouse Rock
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
1981
An award is given out periodically by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Governors Awards ceremonies to "Creative producers, whose bodies of work reflect a consistently high quality of motion picture production." In 1981 the award went to a film icon most notable as the producer of many of the James Bond films.
Name the award and the recipient. (2 points each) Irving Thalberg Award, Cubby Broccoli
ACTORS & LINES
1956
"So let it be written, so let it be done."
Name the actor and movie for two points each.
Bonus: Name the character speaking the line. (2 points) Yul Brynner?
LOVE & MARRIAGE
1960
This couple's marriage, beginning in 1960, lasted seven years and the union produced a son named Dodd Mitchell Cassotto.
Name them for two points each.
Bonus: Name the 2004 biopic about them.
Extra bonus: Name the actor and actress who portrayed them
WINNERS & LOSERS
1980s
The breakup of the Bell System became effective on Jan 1, 1984. One company was, at the time, the sole provider of telephone service throughout most of the United States. It was ordered to split up into seven different companies to break the monopoly.
What was the name of the (losing) "monopolistic" company (still around, by the way)? (2 points) AT&T
What nickname was given collectively to the (winning) seven independent Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs)? (2 points) Baby Bells
Total points: 28
Re: Decades '15 - Grand Finale, Part 1
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2015 9:38 am
by Catfish
Name both series. (2 points each)
Gunsmoke?
Schoolhouse Rock
recipient. (2 points each)
Cubby Broccoli
Name the actor and movie for two points each.
Charlton Heston?
The Ten Commandments?
Bonus: Name the character speaking the line. (2 points)
Moses?
What was the name of the (losing) "monopolistic" company (still around, by the way)? (2 points)
Ma Bell
What nickname was given collectively to the (winning) seven independent Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs)? (2 points)
Baby Bells
Re: Decades '15 - Grand Finale, Part 1
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2015 10:50 am
by Bob Juch
COMING & GOING
Bonanza and Schoolhouse Rock
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
The Thalberg Memorial Award
Cubby Broccoli
ACTORS & LINES
nope
nope
LOVE & MARRIAGE
Bobby Darin and Sandra Dee
Beyond the Sea (It was a huge bomb.)
Kevin Spacey and Kate Bosworth
WINNERS & LOSERS
AT&T
Baby Bells
Re: Decades '15 - Grand Finale, Part 1
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2015 10:55 am
by SportsFan68
I Love Decades! wrote:I Love Decades!
Only two days left, so get those points while you can.
COMING & GOING
1973
A popular TV western ended after a 14-year run on NBC. Meanwhile, a popular series of educational short films began airing during Saturday morning kid shows on ABC beginning numerically with, My Hero, Zero.
Name both series. (2 points each)
Bonanza
Sesame Street
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
1981
An award is given out periodically by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Governors Awards ceremonies to "Creative producers, whose bodies of work reflect a consistently high quality of motion picture production." In 1981 the award went to a film icon most notable as the producer of many of the James Bond films.
Name the award and the recipient. (2 points each)
ACTORS & LINES
1956
"So let it be written, so let it be done."
Name the actor and movie for two points each.
Charlton Heston
The Ten Commandments
Bonus: Name the character speaking the line. (2 points)
Moses
LOVE & MARRIAGE
1960
This couple's marriage, beginning in 1960, lasted seven years and the union produced a son named Dodd Mitchell Cassotto.
Name them for two points each.
Bonus: Name the 2004 biopic about them.
Extra bonus: Name the actor and actress who portrayed them
WINNERS & LOSERS
1980s
The breakup of the Bell System became effective on Jan 1, 1984. One company was, at the time, the sole provider of telephone service throughout most of the United States. It was ordered to split up into seven different companies to break the monopoly.
What was the name of the (losing) "monopolistic" company (still around, by the way)? (2 points)
AT&T
What nickname was given collectively to the (winning) seven independent Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs)? (2 points)
Baby Bells
Total points: 28
Re: Decades '15 - Grand Finale, Part 1
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2015 11:22 am
by triviawayne
coming & going
Bonanza
Schoolhouse Rock
Awards & Achievements
Lifetime Achievement Award
Albert "Cubby" Broccoli
Actors & Lines
Charlton Heston, Ben Hur
Love & Marriage
Johnny & June Carter Cash
Walk the Line
Juquain Phoenix & Reese Witherspoon
Winners & Losers
AT&T (name still around, not the company, it's a different company)
Baby Bells
Re: Decades '15 - Grand Finale, Part 1
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2015 12:16 pm
by Bob78164
COMING & GOING
1973
A popular TV western ended after a 14-year run on NBC. Meanwhile, a popular series of educational short films began airing during Saturday morning kid shows on ABC beginning numerically with, My Hero, Zero.
Name both series. (2 points each) Bonanza and Schoolhouse Rock
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
1981
An award is given out periodically by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Governors Awards ceremonies to "Creative producers, whose bodies of work reflect a consistently high quality of motion picture production." In 1981 the award went to a film icon most notable as the producer of many of the James Bond films.
Name the award and the recipient. (2 points each) The Thalberg Award, going to Albert Broccoli
ACTORS & LINES
1956
"So let it be written, so let it be done."
Name the actor and movie for two points each. Yul Brynner in The Ten Commandments
Bonus: Name the character speaking the line. (2 points) Ramses
LOVE & MARRIAGE
1960
This couple's marriage, beginning in 1960, lasted seven years and the union produced a son named Dodd Mitchell Cassotto.
Name them for two points each. Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor
Bonus: Name the 2004 biopic about them.
Extra bonus: Name the actor and actress who portrayed them
WINNERS & LOSERS
1980s
The breakup of the Bell System became effective on Jan 1, 1984. One company was, at the time, the sole provider of telephone service throughout most of the United States. It was ordered to split up into seven different companies to break the monopoly.
What was the name of the (losing) "monopolistic" company (still around, by the way)? (2 points) AT&T
What nickname was given collectively to the (winning) seven independent Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs)? (2 points) Baby Bells
--Bob
Re: Decades '15 - Grand Finale, Part 1
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2015 12:20 pm
by Bob78164
BackInTex wrote:COMING & GOING
1973
A popular TV western ended after a 14-year run on NBC. Meanwhile, a popular series of educational short films began airing during Saturday morning kid shows on ABC beginning numerically with, My Hero, Zero.
Name both series. (2 points each)
Hmmm....Gunsmoke or Bonanza...Gunsmoke or Bonanza.....I'm thinking Gunsmoke was on more than 14 years.....but don't think Bonanza was on that early (i.e. late 50's)....
Bonanza
School House Rocks
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
1981
An award is given out periodically by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Governors Awards ceremonies to "Creative producers, whose bodies of work reflect a consistently high quality of motion picture production." In 1981 the award went to a film icon most notable as the producer of many of the James Bond films.
Name the award and the recipient. (2 points each)
Oscar Participation Award
Broccoli
ACTORS & LINES
1956
"So let it be written, so let it be done."
Name the actor and movie for two points each.
Charlton Heston
Exodus
Bonus: Name the character speaking the line. (2 points)
Moses
LOVE & MARRIAGE
1960
This couple's marriage, beginning in 1960, lasted seven years and the union produced a son named Dodd Mitchell Cassotto.
Not a clue. So I list the only movie I can think of about a couple that was married, but not long. And I never saw it so I don't know who played the roles, but I will guess a couple of names.
Name them for two points each.
Ike Turner
Tina Turner
Bonus: Name the 2004 biopic about them.
What's love got to do with it
Extra bonus: Name the actor and actress who portrayed them
Jamie Foxx
Jennifer Hudson
WINNERS & LOSERS
1980s
The breakup of the Bell System became effective on Jan 1, 1984. One company was, at the time, the sole provider of telephone service throughout most of the United States. It was ordered to split up into seven different companies to break the monopoly.
What was the name of the (losing) "monopolistic" company (still around, by the way)? (2 points)
AT&T
What nickname was given collectively to the (winning) seven independent Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs)? (2 points)
Baby Bells
Total points: 28
Definitely not Gunsmoke, which aired on CBS and lasted 20 years. Until recently James Arness retained a share of the record for the most seasons playing the same live-action character on series television. Kelsey Grammer tied the record. Who broke it?
--Bob
Re: Decades '15 - Grand Finale, Part 1
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2015 2:25 pm
by T_Bone0806
I Love Decades!
Only two days left, so get those points while you can.
COMING & GOING
1973
A popular TV western ended after a 14-year run on NBC. Meanwhile, a popular series of educational short films began airing during Saturday morning kid shows on ABC beginning numerically with, My Hero, Zero.
Name both series. (2 points each)
Bonanza/Schoolhouse Rock
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
1981
An award is given out periodically by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Governors Awards ceremonies to "Creative producers, whose bodies of work reflect a consistently high quality of motion picture production." In 1981 the award went to a film icon most notable as the producer of many of the James Bond films.
Name the award and the recipient. (2 points each)
Irving Thalberg Award/Albert "Cubby" Broccoli
ACTORS & LINES
1956
"So let it be written, so let it be done."
Name the actor and movie for two points each.
Yul Brynner/The Ten Commandments....but it sounds like Captain Picard's inspiration for "make it so"
Bonus: Name the character speaking the line. (2 points)
The Pharoah...Ramses.
LOVE & MARRIAGE
1960
This couple's marriage, beginning in 1960, lasted seven years and the union produced a son named Dodd Mitchell Cassotto.
Name them for two points each.
Bobby Darin and Sandra Dee
Bonus: Name the 2004 biopic about them.
Beyond The Sea
Extra bonus: Name the actor and actress who portrayed them
Kevin Spacey/Kate Bosworth
WINNERS & LOSERS
1980s
The breakup of the Bell System became effective on Jan 1, 1984. One company was, at the time, the sole provider of telephone service throughout most of the United States. It was ordered to split up into seven different companies to break the monopoly.
What was the name of the (losing) "monopolistic" company (still around, by the way)? (2 points)
AT&T
What nickname was given collectively to the (winning) seven independent Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs)? (2 points)
Big Brother and the On-Holding Companies
Total points: 28
Re: Decades '15 - Grand Finale, Part 1
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2015 4:32 pm
by jarnon
COMING & GOING
1973
A popular TV western ended after a 14-year run on NBC. Meanwhile, a popular series of educational short films began airing during Saturday morning kid shows on ABC beginning numerically with, My Hero, Zero.
Name both series. (2 points each) Bonanza
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
1981
An award is given out periodically by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Governors Awards ceremonies to "Creative producers, whose bodies of work reflect a consistently high quality of motion picture production." In 1981 the award went to a film icon most notable as the producer of many of the James Bond films.
Name the award and the recipient. (2 points each) Irving Thalberg Award
ACTORS & LINES
1956
"So let it be written, so let it be done."
Name the actor and movie for two points each. Yul Brynner, The Ten Commandments
Bonus: Name the character speaking the line. (2 points) Ramses
LOVE & MARRIAGE
1960
This couple's marriage, beginning in 1960, lasted seven years and the union produced a son named Dodd Mitchell Cassotto.
Name them for two points each.
Bonus: Name the 2004 biopic about them.
Extra bonus: Name the actor and actress who portrayed them
WINNERS & LOSERS
1980s
The breakup of the Bell System became effective on Jan 1, 1984. One company was, at the time, the sole provider of telephone service throughout most of the United States. It was ordered to split up into seven different companies to break the monopoly.
What was the name of the (losing) "monopolistic" company (still around, by the way)? (2 points) American Telephone and Telegraph
What nickname was given collectively to the (winning) seven independent Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs)? (2 points) Baby Bells
Re: Decades '15 - Grand Finale, Part 1
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2015 5:25 pm
by mikehardware
Name both series. (2 points each) Bonanza, School House Rock
Name the actor and movie for two points each. Yul Brenner, 10 Commandments
Bonus: Name the character speaking the line. (2 points) Pharaoh
What was the name of the (losing) "monopolistic" company (still around, by the way)? (2 points) AT&T
What nickname was given collectively to the (winning) seven independent Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs)? (2 points) Baby Bells
Re: Decades '15 - Grand Finale, Part 1
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2015 5:42 pm
by MarleysGh0st
1973
A popular TV western ended after a 14-year run on NBC. Meanwhile, a popular series of educational short films began airing during Saturday morning kid shows on ABC beginning numerically with, My Hero, Zero.
Name both series. (2 points each) Bonanza
ACTORS & LINES
1956
"So let it be written, so let it be done."
Name the actor and movie for two points each. Yul Brynner, The Ten Commandments
Bonus: Name the character speaking the line. (2 points) Ramses
WINNERS & LOSERS
1980s
The breakup of the Bell System became effective on Jan 1, 1984. One company was, at the time, the sole provider of telephone service throughout most of the United States. It was ordered to split up into seven different companies to break the monopoly.
What was the name of the (losing) "monopolistic" company (still around, by the way)? (2 points) AT&T
What nickname was given collectively to the (winning) seven independent Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs)? (2 points) The Baby Bells
Re: Decades '15 - Grand Finale, Part 1
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2015 5:57 pm
by kroxquo
Spoiler Space
COMING & GOING
1973
A popular TV western ended after a 14-year run on NBC. Meanwhile, a popular series of educational short films began airing during Saturday morning kid shows on ABC beginning numerically with, My Hero, Zero.
Name both series. (2 points each) Bonanza, Schoolhouse Rock
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
1981
An award is given out periodically by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Governors Awards ceremonies to "Creative producers, whose bodies of work reflect a consistently high quality of motion picture production." In 1981 the award went to a film icon most notable as the producer of many of the James Bond films.
Name the award and the recipient. (2 points each) Cubby Broccoli
ACTORS & LINES
1956
"So let it be written, so let it be done." Yul Brynner in The Ten Commandments
Name the actor and movie for two points each.
Bonus: Name the character speaking the line. (2 points) Ramses
LOVE & MARRIAGE
1960
This couple's marriage, beginning in 1960, lasted seven years and the union produced a son named Dodd Mitchell Cassotto.
Name them for two points each.
Bonus: Name the 2004 biopic about them.
Extra bonus: Name the actor and actress who portrayed them
WINNERS & LOSERS
1980s
The breakup of the Bell System became effective on Jan 1, 1984. One company was, at the time, the sole provider of telephone service throughout most of the United States. It was ordered to split up into seven different companies to break the monopoly.
What was the name of the (losing) "monopolistic" company (still around, by the way)? (2 points) At & T
What nickname was given collectively to the (winning) seven independent Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs)? (2 points) Baby Bells
Total points: 28
Re: Decades '15 - Grand Finale, Part 1
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2015 7:46 pm
by mellytu74
COMING & GOING
1973
A popular TV western ended after a 14-year run on NBC. Meanwhile, a popular series of educational short films began airing during Saturday morning kid shows on ABC beginning numerically with, My Hero, Zero.
Name both series. (2 points each)
BONANZA
SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
1981
An award is given out periodically by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Governors Awards ceremonies to "Creative producers, whose bodies of work reflect a consistently high quality of motion picture production." In 1981 the award went to a film icon most notable as the producer of many of the James Bond films.
Name the award and the recipient. (2 points each)
IRVING THALBERG
CUBBY BROCCOLI
ACTORS & LINES
1956
"So let it be written, so let it be done."
Name the actor and movie for two points each.
Bonus: Name the character speaking the line. (2 points)
YUL BRYNNER
TEN COMMANDMENTS
RAMSES
LOVE & MARRIAGE
1960
This couple's marriage, beginning in 1960, lasted seven years and the union produced a son named Dodd Mitchell Cassotto.
Name them for two points each.
Bonus: Name the 2004 biopic about them.
Extra bonus: Name the actor and actress who portrayed them
SANDRA DEE AND BOBBY DARIN
BEYOND THE SEA
KEVIN SPACEY AND KATE BECKINSALE
WINNERS & LOSERS
1980s
The breakup of the Bell System became effective on Jan 1, 1984. One company was, at the time, the sole provider of telephone service throughout most of the United States. It was ordered to split up into seven different companies to break the monopoly.
What was the name of the (losing) "monopolistic" company (still around, by the way)? (2 points)
What nickname was given collectively to the (winning) seven independent Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs)? (2 points)
AT&T(AMERICAN TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH)/MA BELL
BABY BELLS
Total points: 28
Re: Decades '15 - Grand Finale, Part 1
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2015 7:55 pm
by Pastor Fireball
COMING & GOING
A popular TV western ended after a 14-year run on NBC. Meanwhile, a popular series of educational short films began airing during Saturday morning kid shows on ABC beginning numerically with, My Hero, Zero.
Name both series. (2 points each) -- Bonanza and School House Rock
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
An award is given out periodically by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Governors Awards ceremonies to "Creative producers, whose bodies of work reflect a consistently high quality of motion picture production." In 1981 the award went to a film icon most notable as the producer of many of the James Bond films.
Name the award and the recipient. (2 points each) -- Irving Thalberg Award and Albert Broccoli
ACTORS & LINES
"So let it be written, so let it be done."
Name the actor and movie for two points each. -- Charlton Heston, The Ten Commandments
Bonus: Name the character speaking the line. (2 points) -- Moses
WINNERS & LOSERS
The breakup of the Bell System became effective on Jan 1, 1984. One company was, at the time, the sole provider of telephone service throughout most of the United States. It was ordered to split up into seven different companies to break the monopoly.
What was the name of the (losing) "monopolistic" company (still around, by the way)? (2 points) -- AT&T
What nickname was given collectively to the (winning) seven independent Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs)? (2 points) -- Baby Bells
Re: Decades '15 - Grand Finale, Part 1
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2015 8:00 pm
by elwoodblues
I Love Decades!
Only two days left, so get those points while you can.
COMING & GOING
1973
A popular TV western ended after a 14-year run on NBC. Meanwhile, a popular series of educational short films began airing during Saturday morning kid shows on ABC beginning numerically with, My Hero, Zero.
Name both series. (2 points each)
Bonanza and Schoolhouse Rock
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
1981
An award is given out periodically by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Governors Awards ceremonies to "Creative producers, whose bodies of work reflect a consistently high quality of motion picture production." In 1981 the award went to a film icon most notable as the producer of many of the James Bond films.
Name the award and the recipient. (2 points each)
ACTORS & LINES
1956
"So let it be written, so let it be done."
Name the actor and movie for two points each.
Yul Brynner in The Ten Commandments
Bonus: Name the character speaking the line. (2 points)
Rameses?
LOVE & MARRIAGE
1960
This couple's marriage, beginning in 1960, lasted seven years and the union produced a son named Dodd Mitchell Cassotto.
Name them for two points each.
Bonus: Name the 2004 biopic about them.
Extra bonus: Name the actor and actress who portrayed them
WINNERS & LOSERS
1980s
The breakup of the Bell System became effective on Jan 1, 1984. One company was, at the time, the sole provider of telephone service throughout most of the United States. It was ordered to split up into seven different companies to break the monopoly.
What was the name of the (losing) "monopolistic" company (still around, by the way)? (2 points)
AT&T
What nickname was given collectively to the (winning) seven independent Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs)? (2 points)
Baby Bells
Total points: 28
Re: Decades '15 - Grand Finale, Part 1
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2015 1:43 am
by Estonut
I Love Decades!
Only two days left, so get those points while you can.
COMING & GOING
1973
A popular TV western ended after a 14-year run on NBC. Meanwhile, a popular series of educational short films began airing during Saturday morning kid shows on ABC beginning numerically with,
My Hero, Zero.
Name both series. (2 points each)
Bonanza and Schoolhouse Rock
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
1981
An award is given out periodically by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Governors Awards ceremonies to "Creative producers, whose bodies of work reflect a consistently high quality of motion picture production." In 1981 the award went to a film icon most notable as the producer of many of the James Bond films.
Name the award and the recipient. (2 points each)
Irving G. Thalberg and Chubby 
Broccoli
ACTORS & LINES
1956
"So let it be written, so let it be done."
Name the actor and movie for two points each.
Charlton Heston in The Ten Commandments
Bonus: Name the character speaking the line. (2 points)
Moses
LOVE & MARRIAGE
1960
This couple's marriage, beginning in 1960, lasted seven years and the union produced a son named Dodd Mitchell Cassotto.
Name them for two points each.
Bobby Darin and Sandra Dee
Bonus: Name the 2004 biopic about them.
Beyond the Sea
Extra bonus: Name the actor and actress who portrayed them
Kevin Spacey and Diane Kruger
WINNERS & LOSERS
1980s
The breakup of the Bell System became effective on Jan 1, 1984. One company was, at the time, the sole provider of telephone service throughout most of the United States. It was ordered to split up into seven different companies to break the monopoly.
What was the name of the (losing) "monopolistic" company (still around, by the way)? (2 points)
AT&T
What nickname was given collectively to the (winning) seven independent Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs)? (2 points)
Baby Bells
Total points: 28
Re: Decades '15 - Grand Finale, Part 1
Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2015 8:44 pm
by Vandal
Answers and points:
COMING & GOING
1973
A popular TV western ended after a 14-year run on NBC. Meanwhile, a popular series of educational short films began airing during Saturday morning kid shows on ABC beginning numerically with, My Hero, Zero.
Name both series. (2 points each)
Bonanza and Schoolhouse Rock
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
1981
An award is given out periodically by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Governors Awards ceremonies to "Creative producers, whose bodies of work reflect a consistently high quality of motion picture production." In 1981 the award went to a film icon most notable as the producer of many of the James Bond films.
Name the award and the recipient. (2 points each)
The Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award
Albert R. "Cubby" Broccoli
ACTORS & LINES
1956
"So let it be written, so let it be done."
Name the actor and movie for two points each.
Bonus: Name the character speaking the line. (2 points)
Yul Brynner
The Ten Commandments
Ramses
LOVE & MARRIAGE
1960
This couple's marriage, beginning in 1960, lasted seven years and the union produced a son named Dodd Mitchell Cassotto.
Name them for two points each.
Bonus: Name the 2004 biopic about them.
Extra bonus: Name the actor and actress who portrayed them
Bobby Darin and Sandra Dee
Beyond the Sea
Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth
WINNERS & LOSERS
1980s
The breakup of the Bell System became effective on Jan 1, 1984. One company was, at the time, the sole provider of telephone service throughout most of the United States. It was ordered to split up into seven different companies to break the monopoly.
What was the name of the (losing) "monopolistic" company (still around, by the way)? (2 points)
What nickname was given collectively to the (winning) seven independent Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs)? (2 points)
AT&T
Baby bells
Points:
tbone ~~ 26
esto ~~ 26
melly ~~ 26
earendel ~~ 24
BobJ ~~ 22
tangredi ~~ 18
Bob#s ~~ 18
krox ~~ 16
plasticene ~~ 14
elwood ~~ 14
jarnon ~~ 14
fireball ~~ 12
mikehardware ~~ 12
marley ~~ 12
triviawayne ~~ 10
BiT ~~ 10
catfish ~~ 8
sprots ~~ 8
lb 8