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Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
Posted: Tue May 10, 2016 5:28 am
by I Love the 50s!
Day 5
I Love the 50s
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts)
Name the genius. (2 pts)
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts)
Name the loser. (2 pts)
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts)
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts)
Name the movie. (2 pts)
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
Total points available: 18
Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
Posted: Tue May 10, 2016 5:45 am
by kroxquo
SPOILER SPACE
Day 5
I Love the 50s
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts) AMC
Name the genius. (2 pts)
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts) Imitation Game
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts) Brooklyn Dodgers
Name the loser. (2 pts) New York Yankees
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts) Joe Black
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts) Ernest Borgnine
Name the movie. (2 pts) Marty
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts) Paddy Chaevsky
Total points available: 18
Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
Posted: Tue May 10, 2016 6:50 am
by BackInTex
Day 5
I Love the 50s
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts)
American Motors Corp (AMC)
Name the genius. (2 pts)
Touring
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
The Imitation Game
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts)
Dodgers
Name the loser. (2 pts)
Yankees
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts)
Mantle
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts)
James Dean
Name the movie. (2 pts)
Rebel without a cause
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
Kubrick
Total points available: 18
Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
Posted: Tue May 10, 2016 6:58 am
by littlebeast13
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts) - Studebaker?
Name the genius. (2 pts) - Bob Juch
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts) - Everybody's Cousin
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts) - Brooklyn Dodgers
Name the loser. (2 pts) - New York Yankees
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts) - Jackie Robinson?
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts) - Jacob Marley
Name the movie. (2 pts) - Postcards From the Edge
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts) - _TPTB_
Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
Posted: Tue May 10, 2016 7:01 am
by franktangredi
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts)
AMERICAN MOTORS
Name the genius. (2 pts)
ALAN TURING
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
THE IMITATION GAME
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts)
BROOKLYN DODGERS
Name the loser. (2 pts)
NEW YORK YANKEES
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts)
NO IDEA
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts)
ERNEST BORGNINE
Name the movie. (2 pts)
MARTY
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
PADDY CHAYEFSKY
Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
Posted: Tue May 10, 2016 7:03 am
by Pastor Fireball
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts)
AMC
Name the genius. (2 pts)
Alan Turing
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
The Imitation Game
WINNERS & LOSERS
nope
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts)
Ernest Borgnine
Name the movie. (2 pts)
Marty
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
nope
Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
Posted: Tue May 10, 2016 7:54 am
by mellytu74
I Love the 50s
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts)
AMERICAN MOTORS
Name the genius. (2 pts)
ALAN TURING?
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
NOPE
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts)
BROOKLYN DODGERS
Name the loser. (2 pts)
NEW YORK YANKEES
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts)
JOHNNY PODRES
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts)
ERNEST BORGNINE
Name the movie. (2 pts)
MARTY
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
PADDY CHAYEFSKY
Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
Posted: Tue May 10, 2016 8:36 am
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Day 5
I Love the 50s
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts)
AMC
Name the genius. (2 pts)
ALAN TURING
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
THE IMITATION GAME
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts)
BROOKLYN DODGERS
Name the loser. (2 pts)
YANKEES
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts)
DUKE SNIDER
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts)
ERNEST BORGNINE
Name the movie. (2 pts)
MARTY
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
ELIA KAZAN
Total points available: 18
Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
Posted: Tue May 10, 2016 9:00 am
by jarnon
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts) American Motors Corp.
Name the genius. (2 pts) Turing
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts) The Imitation Game
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts) Brooklyn Dodgers
Name the loser. (2 pts) N.Y. Yankees
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts)
Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
Posted: Tue May 10, 2016 9:18 am
by plasticene
Day 5
I Love the 50s
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts)
AMC
Name the genius. (2 pts)
ALAN TURING
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
THE IMITATION GAME
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts)
METS
Name the loser. (2 pts)
YANKEES
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts)
WILLIE MAYS
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts)
ERNEST BORGNINE
Name the movie. (2 pts)
MARTY
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
PADDY CHAYEFSKY
Total points available: 18
Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
Posted: Tue May 10, 2016 9:38 am
by andrewjackson
Day 5
I Love the 50s
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts) American Motors
Name the genius. (2 pts) Alan Turing
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts) The Imitation Game
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts) Brooklyn Dodgers
Name the loser. (2 pts) New York Yankees
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts) Jackie Robinson
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts) Ernest Borgnine
Name the movie. (2 pts) Marty
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts) I should know this but Nope.
Total points available: 18
Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
Posted: Tue May 10, 2016 9:42 am
by Catfish
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts)
Rambler
Name the genius. (2 pts)
Alan Turing
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
The Imitation Game
Name the winner. (2 pts)
Dodgers
Name the loser. (2 pts)
Yankees
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts)
Sandy Koufax
Name the actor. (2 pts)
Ernest Borgnine
Name the movie. (2 pts)
Marty
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
Clifford Odets
Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
Posted: Tue May 10, 2016 10:32 am
by T_Bone0806
Day 5
I Love the 50s
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts)
American Motors
Name the genius. (2 pts)
Alan Turing
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
The Imitation Game. Excellent movie and, no surprise here, excellent performance by Benedict Cumberbatch
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts)
Brooklyn Dodgers
Name the loser. (2 pts)
New York Yankees
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts)
rats. I KNEW you were gonna ask that..
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts)
Ernest Borgnine
Name the movie. (2 pts)
Marty
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
Paddy Cheyefsky (sp?)
Total points available: 18
Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
Posted: Tue May 10, 2016 2:48 pm
by elwoodblues
Day 5
I Love the 50s
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts)
Name the genius. (2 pts)
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts) Brooklyn Dodgers
Name the loser. (2 pts) New York Yankees
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts) I'll guess Peewee Reese
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts) I'll guess James Dean
Name the movie. (2 pts) Rebel Without A Cause
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
Total points available: 18
Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
Posted: Tue May 10, 2016 6:12 pm
by MarleysGh0st
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts)
AMC
Name the genius. (2 pts)
Alan Turing
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts)
The Brooklyn Dodgers?
Name the loser. (2 pts)
The New York Yankees
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts)
Mickey Mantle?
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts)
Ernest Borgnine
Name the movie. (2 pts)
Marty
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
Posted: Tue May 10, 2016 6:12 pm
by Hotseat Or Bust!
Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
Posted: Tue May 10, 2016 7:12 pm
by Estonut
Day 5
I Love the 50s
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts)
American Motors (AMC)
Name the genius. (2 pts)
Alan Turing
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
The Imitation Game
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts)
Brooklyn Dodgers
Name the loser. (2 pts)
New York Yankees
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts)
Not JR, it was some pitcher
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts)
Dunno
Name the movie. (2 pts)
Dunno
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
Dunno
Total points available: 18
Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
Posted: Tue May 10, 2016 10:28 pm
by SportsFan68
I Love the 50s! wrote:Day 5
I Love the 50s
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts) American Motors.
Name the genius. (2 pts) Alan Turing
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts) Dunno, missed this item. I read someplace that he killed himself because of the stress in his life brought about by being gay.
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts) Brooklyn Dodgers
Name the loser. (2 pts) NY Yankees
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts)
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts) Ernest Borgnine
Name the movie. (2 pts) Marty
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
Total points available: 18
Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
Posted: Wed May 11, 2016 12:17 am
by Bob78164
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts) American Motors
Name the genius. (2 pts) Alan Turing
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts) The Imitation Game
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts) The Brooklyn Dodgers
Name the loser. (2 pts) The New York Yankees
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts) Pee Wee Reese
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts) Ernest Borgnine
Name the movie. (2 pts) Marty
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
Total points available: 18
--Bob
Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
Posted: Wed May 11, 2016 5:35 am
by frogman042
Day 5
I Love the 50s
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts)
American Motors Corporation
Name the genius. (2 pts)
Alan Turing
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
The Imitation Game
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts)
NY Dodgers
Name the loser. (2 pts)
NY Yankees
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts)
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts)
Ernest Bougnine
Name the movie. (2 pts)
Marty
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
Paddy Chavesky
Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
Posted: Wed May 11, 2016 11:26 am
by triviawayne
Coming & Going
AMC (not so much defunct as bought by Crysler...which I guess fits the definition of defunct)
turing
A Beautiful Mind
Winners & Losers
Brooklyn Dodgers
New York Yankees
Duke Snider
Actors & Lines
nope
nope
nope
Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
Posted: Wed May 11, 2016 5:35 pm
by mrkelley23
Day 5
I Love the 50s
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts)
AMC -- wouldn't have had that guess without the clue.
Name the genius. (2 pts)
Alan Turing
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
The Imitation Game
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts)
Brooklyn Dodgers
Name the loser. (2 pts)
New York Yankees
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts)
Gil Hodges
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts)
Ernest Borgnine
Name the movie. (2 pts)
Marty
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
Paddy Chayefsky
Total points available: 18
Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
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I Love the 50s
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts)
Name the genius. (2 pts)
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
American Motors Corporation
Alan Turing
The Imitation Game
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts)
Name the loser. (2 pts)
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts)
Brooklyn Dodgers
NY Yankees
Johnny Podres
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts)
Name the movie. (2 pts)
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
Marty
Ernest Borgnine
Paddy Cheyevsky
points:
melly ~~ 16
plasticene ~~ 16
frogman ~~ 16
tbone ~~ 16
tangredi ~~ 16
tlitf ~~ 14
mkkelley ~~ 14
AJ ~~ 14
krox ~~ 14
Bob#s ~~ 14
catfish ~~ 12
marley ~~ 12
sprots ~~ 12
esto ~~ 10
fireball ~~ 10
jarnon ~~ 10
BiT ~~ 10
triviawayne ~~ 6
elwood ~~ 4
hotseat ~~ 4
lb ~~ 4