2525 Fortnight 2 - Annum 1

[Vandal]

2525 - Fortnight 2 - Annum 1
4/20/2025

Note: The format is slightly different than Fortnight 1

In the year...

Follow the instructions after each event listed below. Two points for each correct answer:


E1 - The US President pardons a former Confederate general from Virginia, restoring full rights of citizenship.

Name the US president.
Name the former Confederate general


E2 - A Japanese company releases its VCR format, soon to be pitted against an another Japanese company (JVC) in what became known as the "videotape format war".

Name the losing company.
Name the losing VCR format.
Name the winning VCR format.
What year did the losing company stop making the losing VCR (+/- 5 years)


E3 - A fictional young boy is attacked and eaten by a fictional shark in front of hundreds of fictional swimmers on a fictional beach on a fictional island. Hey, it sure seemed real!

Name the movie.
Name the director.
Is the director dead or alive?


E4 - A broadway musical opens that provides a glimpse into the personalities of the performers and the choreographer as they describe the events that have shaped their lives and their decisions to become dancers.

Name the musical.
Name the EGOT-winning score composer of this musical. (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony)
Is he dead or alive?


E5 - A California husband/wife pop duo cover a song co-written by Howard Greenfield and their version becomes a worldwide hit and the best-selling single of the year.
Name the song.
Name the pop duo.
Name the other co-writer.
Is he dead or alive?
Is Howard Greenfield dead or alive?


E6 - The underdog NBA team from the West sweeps the heavily favored team from the East 4-0 in the NBA finals in one of the biggest upsets in NBA history. The MVP goes to a small forward known for his unorthodox underhand free throw technique.

Name the winning team.
Name the losing team.
Name the MVP.
Is he dead or alive?


What year did events E1 thru E6 take place? (Five points)


Y2K+ Bonus:
Given three 3-word clues,

Deepwater Horizon spill
Walking Dead debuts
Lakers over Celtics

determine the one year (From 2000 thru 2025) all of these events took place (5 points for exact, 3 points for +/- 1 year).


Total points: 52

[kroxquo]

Spoiler

Note: The format is slightly different than Fortnight 1

In the year...

Follow the instructions after each event listed below. Two points for each correct answer:


E1 - The US President pardons a former Confederate general from Virginia, restoring full rights of citizenship.

Name the US president. Carter
Name the former Confederate general Lee


E2 - A Japanese company releases its VCR format, soon to be pitted against an another Japanese company (JVC) in what became known as the "videotape format war".

Name the losing company. Sanyo
Name the losing VCR format. Betamax
Name the winning VCR format. VHS
What year did the losing company stop making the losing VCR (+/- 5 years) 2000


E3 - A fictional young boy is attacked and eaten by a fictional shark in front of hundreds of fictional swimmers on a fictional beach on a fictional island. Hey, it sure seemed real!

Name the movie. Jaws
Name the director. Spielberg
Is the director dead or alive? Alive


E4 - A broadway musical opens that provides a glimpse into the personalities of the performers and the choreographer as they describe the events that have shaped their lives and their decisions to become dancers.

Name the musical. A Chorus Line
Name the EGOT-winning score composer of this musical. (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) Marvin Hamlisch
Is he dead or alive? Alive


E5 - A California husband/wife pop duo cover a song co-written by Howard Greenfield and their version becomes a worldwide hit and the best-selling single of the year.
Name the song. Love Will Keep Us Together
Name the pop duo. Captain and Tennille
Name the other co-writer. Darryl Dragon
Is he dead or alive? Dead
Is Howard Greenfield dead or alive? Dead


E6 - The underdog NBA team from the West sweeps the heavily favored team from the East 4-0 in the NBA finals in one of the biggest upsets in NBA history. The MVP goes to a small forward known for his unorthodox underhand free throw technique.

Name the winning team. Golden State Warriors
Name the losing team. Boston Celtics
Name the MVP. Rick Barry
Is he dead or alive? Dead


What year did events E1 thru E6 take place? (Five points)
1977


Y2K+ Bonus:
Given three 3-word clues,

Deepwater Horizon spill
Walking Dead debuts
Lakers over Celtics

determine the one year (From 2000 thru 2025) all of these events took place (5 points for exact, 3 points for +/- 1 year). 2010


Total points: 52

[Vandal]

Spoiler

Note: The format is slightly different than Fortnight 1

In the year...

Follow the instructions after each event listed below. Two points for each correct answer:


E1 - The US President pardons a former Confederate general from Virginia, restoring full rights of citizenship.

Name the US president. Grant
Name the former Confederate general Lee


E2 - A Japanese company releases its VCR format, soon to be pitted against an another Japanese company (JVC) in what became known as the "videotape format war".

Name the losing company. Sanyo
Name the losing VCR format. Betamax
Name the winning VCR format. VHS
What year did the losing company stop making the losing VCR (+/- 5 years) 2000


E3 - A fictional young boy is attacked and eaten by a fictional shark in front of hundreds of fictional swimmers on a fictional beach on a fictional island. Hey, it sure seemed real!

Name the movie. Jaws
Name the director. Spielberg
Is the director dead or alive? Alive


E4 - A broadway musical opens that provides a glimpse into the personalities of the performers and the choreographer as they describe the events that have shaped their lives and their decisions to become dancers.

Name the musical. A Chorus Line
Name the EGOT-winning score composer of this musical. (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) Marvin Hamlisch
Is he dead or alive? Alive


E5 - A California husband/wife pop duo cover a song co-written by Howard Greenfield and their version becomes a worldwide hit and the best-selling single of the year.
Name the song. I Got You Babe
Name the pop duo. Sonny & Cher
Name the other co-writer. Sonny Bono
Is he dead or alive? Dead
Is Howard Greenfield dead or alive? Dead


E6 - The underdog NBA team from the West sweeps the heavily favored team from the East 4-0 in the NBA finals in one of the biggest upsets in NBA history. The MVP goes to a small forward known for his unorthodox underhand free throw technique.

Name the winning team. Golden State Warriors
Name the losing team. Boston Celtics
Name the MVP. Rick Barry
Is he dead or alive? Dead


What year did events E1 thru E6 take place? (Five points)
1. 1870
2. 1978
3. 1976
4. 1975
5. 1971
6. 1977


Y2K+ Bonus:
Given three 3-word clues,

Deepwater Horizon spill
Walking Dead debuts
Lakers over Celtics

determine the one year (From 2000 thru 2025) all of these events took place (5 points for exact, 3 points for +/- 1 year). 2010


Total points: 52

Krox,

All the events E1 - E6 took place in a single year. Feel free to modify your response

[littlebeast13]

Spoiler

E1 - The US President pardons a former Confederate general from Virginia, restoring full rights of citizenship.

Name the US president. - Ford
Name the former Confederate general - Robert E Lee


E2 - A Japanese company releases its VCR format, soon to be pitted against an another Japanese company (JVC) in what became known as the "videotape format war".

Name the losing company. Sony
Name the losing VCR format. Betamax
Name the winning VCR format. VHS
What year did the losing company stop making the losing VCR (+/- 5 years) 1992


E3 - A fictional young boy is attacked and eaten by a fictional shark in front of hundreds of fictional swimmers on a fictional beach on a fictional island. Hey, it sure seemed real!

Name the movie.
Name the director.
Is the director dead or alive? - Dead


E4 - A broadway musical opens that provides a glimpse into the personalities of the performers and the choreographer as they describe the events that have shaped their lives and their decisions to become dancers.

Name the musical.
Name the EGOT-winning score composer of this musical. (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony)
Is he dead or alive? - Dead


E5 - A California husband/wife pop duo cover a song co-written by Howard Greenfield and their version becomes a worldwide hit and the best-selling single of the year.
Name the song. - Love Will Keep Us Together (If this is right, at least it gives me the year, and the President)
Name the pop duo. - Captain & Tennille
Name the other co-writer. - JJ Cale
Is he dead or alive? - Dead
Is Howard Greenfield dead or alive? - Alive


E6 - The underdog NBA team from the West sweeps the heavily favored team from the East 4-0 in the NBA finals in one of the biggest upsets in NBA history. The MVP goes to a small forward known for his unorthodox underhand free throw technique.

Name the winning team. - Portland Trailblazers
Name the losing team. - Boston Celtics
Name the MVP. - Air Bud
Is he dead or alive? - Dead


What year did events E1 thru E6 take place? 1975(Five points)


Y2K+ Bonus:
Given three 3-word clues,

Deepwater Horizon spill
Walking Dead debuts
Lakers over Celtics

determine the one year (From 2000 thru 2025) all of these events took place (5 points for exact, 3 points for +/- 1 year).

#1 was definitely 2010.

[jarnon]

Spoiler

E1 - The US President pardons a former Confederate general from Virginia, restoring full rights of citizenship.

Name the US president. Reagan
Name the former Confederate general. Robert E. Lee


E2 - A Japanese company releases its VCR format, soon to be pitted against an another Japanese company (JVC) in what became known as the "videotape format war".

Name the losing company. Sony
Name the losing VCR format. Betamax
Name the winning VCR format. VHS
What year did the losing company stop making the losing VCR (+/- 5 years) 1990


E3 - A fictional young boy is attacked and eaten by a fictional shark in front of hundreds of fictional swimmers on a fictional beach on a fictional island. Hey, it sure seemed real!

Name the movie. Jaws
Name the director. Steven Spielberg
Is the director dead or alive? alive


E4 - A broadway musical opens that provides a glimpse into the personalities of the performers and the choreographer as they describe the events that have shaped their lives and their decisions to become dancers.

Name the musical. A Chorus Line
Name the EGOT-winning score composer of this musical. (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) Bob Fosse
Is he dead or alive? dead


E5 - A California husband/wife pop duo cover a song co-written by Howard Greenfield and their version becomes a worldwide hit and the best-selling single of the year.
Name the song. I Got You Babe
Name the pop duo. Sonny & Cher
Name the other co-writer.
Is he dead or alive?
Is Howard Greenfield dead or alive?


E6 - The underdog NBA team from the West sweeps the heavily favored team from the East 4-0 in the NBA finals in one of the biggest upsets in NBA history. The MVP goes to a small forward known for his unorthodox underhand free throw technique.

Name the winning team. Warriors
Name the losing team. Knicks
Name the MVP.
Is he dead or alive?


What year did events E1 thru E6 take place? (Five points) 1981


Y2K+ Bonus:
Given three 3-word clues,

Deepwater Horizon spill
Walking Dead debuts
Lakers over Celtics

determine the one year (From 2000 thru 2025) all of these events took place. 2005

[BackInTex]

Spoiler

In the year...

Follow the instructions after each event listed below. Two points for each correct answer:


E1 - The US President pardons a former Confederate general from Virginia, restoring full rights of citizenship.

Name the US president.Ford
Name the former Confederate general Stonewall Jackson


E2 - A Japanese company releases its VCR format, soon to be pitted against an another Japanese company (JVC) in what became known as the "videotape format war".

Name the losing company. Sony
Name the losing VCR format. Betamax
Name the winning VCR format. VHS
What year did the losing company stop making the losing VCR (+/- 5 years) 1986


E3 - A fictional young boy is attacked and eaten by a fictional shark in front of hundreds of fictional swimmers on a fictional beach on a fictional island. Hey, it sure seemed real!

Name the movie. Jaws
Name the director. Spielberg <- At least I thought it was, but given the D or A question, now I question that.
Is the director dead or alive? Alive


E4 - A broadway musical opens that provides a glimpse into the personalities of the performers and the choreographer as they describe the events that have shaped their lives and their decisions to become dancers.

Name the musical. All That Jazz
Name the EGOT-winning score composer of this musical. (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony)Fosse
Is he dead or alive? Dead


E5 - A California husband/wife pop duo cover a song co-written by Howard Greenfield and their version becomes a worldwide hit and the best-selling single of the year.
Name the song. Muscrat Love
Name the pop duo. The Captain and Tinnille
Name the other co-writer. Paul something, not Anka. Short, big glasses, almost sunglass tinted, mopped blondish hair
Is he dead or alive? Dead
Is Howard Greenfield dead or alive?Alive


E6 - The underdog NBA team from the West sweeps the heavily favored team from the East 4-0 in the NBA finals in one of the biggest upsets in NBA history. The MVP goes to a small forward known for his unorthodox underhand free throw technique.

Name the winning team.Lakers
Name the losing team.Celtics
Name the MVP. Kareem Abdul Jabar
Is he dead or alive? Alive


What year did events E1 thru E6 take place? (Five points) 1975


Y2K+ Bonus:
Given three 3-word clues,

Deepwater Horizon spill
Walking Dead debuts
Lakers over Celtics

determine the one year (From 2000 thru 2025) all of these events took place (5 points for exact, 3 points for +/- 1 year).

I'd like to double down please: 2010

[franktangredi]

Spoiler

E1 - The US President pardons a former Confederate general from Virginia, restoring full rights of citizenship.

Name the US president.
GERALD FORD
Name the former Confederate general
ROBERT E. LEE

E3 - A fictional young boy is attacked and eaten by a fictional shark in front of hundreds of fictional swimmers on a fictional beach on a fictional island. Hey, it sure seemed real!
Name the movie.
JAWS
Name the director.
STEVEN SPIELBERG
Is the director dead or alive?
ALIVE


E4 - A broadway musical opens that provides a glimpse into the personalities of the performers and the choreographer as they describe the events that have shaped their lives and their decisions to become dancers.
Name the musical.
A CHORUS LINE
Name the EGOT-winning score composer of this musical. (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony)
MARVIN HAMLISCH
Is he dead or alive?
DEAD

E5 - A California husband/wife pop duo cover a song co-written by Howard Greenfield and their version becomes a worldwide hit and the best-selling single of the year.; THE Name the song.
LOVE WILL KEEP US TOGETHER
Name the pop duo.
CAPTAIN AND TENNILLE
Name the other co-writer.
NEIL SEDAKA
Is he dead or alive?
ALIVE
Is Howard Greenfield dead or alive?
DEAD?

Is he dead or alive?


What year did events E1 thru E6 take place? (Five points)

1975


Y2K+ Bonus:
Given three 3-word clues,

Deepwater Horizon spill
Walking Dead debuts
Lakers over Celtics

determine the one year (From 2000 thru 2025) all of these events took place (5 points for exact, 3 points for +/- 1 year).

2009?

[elwoodblues]

Spoiler

2525 - Fortnight 2 - Annum 1
4/20/2025

Note: The format is slightly different than Fortnight 1

In the year...

Follow the instructions after each event listed below. Two points for each correct answer:


E1 - The US President pardons a former Confederate general from Virginia, restoring full rights of citizenship.

Name the US president. Gerald Ford
Name the former Confederate general Robert E. Lee


E2 - A Japanese company releases its VCR format, soon to be pitted against an another Japanese company (JVC) in what became known as the "videotape format war".

Name the losing company. Sony
Name the losing VCR format. Betamax
Name the winning VCR format. VHS
What year did the losing company stop making the losing VCR (+/- 5 years) 1985


E3 - A fictional young boy is attacked and eaten by a fictional shark in front of hundreds of fictional swimmers on a fictional beach on a fictional island. Hey, it sure seemed real!

Name the movie. Jaws
Name the director. Steven Spielberg
Is the director dead or alive? Alive

E4 - A broadway musical opens that provides a glimpse into the personalities of the performers and the choreographer as they describe the events that have shaped their lives and their decisions to become dancers.

Name the musical. Chicago
Name the EGOT-winning score composer of this musical. (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) I'll guess Burt Bacharach
Is he dead or alive? Dead


E5 - A California husband/wife pop duo cover a song co-written by Howard Greenfield and their version becomes a worldwide hit and the best-selling single of the year.
Name the song. Love Will Keep Us Together
Name the pop duo. The Captain and Tennille
Name the other co-writer. Neil Sedaka
Is he dead or alive? Alive
Is Howard Greenfield dead or alive? Dead


E6 - The underdog NBA team from the West sweeps the heavily favored team from the East 4-0 in the NBA finals in one of the biggest upsets in NBA history. The MVP goes to a small forward known for his unorthodox underhand free throw technique.

Name the winning team. Golden State Warriors
Name the losing team. I'll guess Philadelphia 76ers
Name the MVP. Rick Barry
Is he dead or alive? Alive


What year did events E1 thru E6 take place? (Five points) 1975


Y2K+ Bonus:
Given three 3-word clues,

Deepwater Horizon spill
Walking Dead debuts
Lakers over Celtics

determine the one year (From 2000 thru 2025) all of these events took place (5 points for exact, 3 points for +/- 1 year). 2010


Total points: 52

[Beebs52]

Spoiler

E1 - The US President pardons a former Confederate general from Virginia, restoring full rights of citizenship.

Name the US president. Nixon
Name the former Confederate general Lee


E2 - A Japanese company releases its VCR format, soon to be pitted against an another Japanese company (JVC) in what became known as the "videotape format war".

Name the losing company. Sony
Name the losing VCR format. Betamax
Name the winning VCR format. 8 track
What year did the losing company stop making the losing VCR (+/- 5 years)
1981

E3 - A fictional young boy is attacked and eaten by a fictional shark in front of hundreds of fictional swimmers on a fictional beach on a fictional island. Hey, it sure seemed real!

Name the movie. Jaws
Name the director. Spielberg
Is the director dead or alive? Alive


E4 - A broadway musical opens that provides a glimpse into the personalities of the performers and the choreographer as they describe the events that have shaped their lives and their decisions to become dancers.

Name the musical. Fame
Name the EGOT-winning score composer of this musical. (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) Sondheim
Is he dead or alive?
Dead

E5 - A California husband/wife pop duo cover a song co-written by Howard Greenfield and their version becomes a worldwide hit and the best-selling single of the year.
Name the song. Love will Keep Us Together
Name the pop duo. Captain and Tennille
Name the other co-writer. Burt Bacharach
Is he dead or alive? Dead
Is Howard Greenfield dead or alive? Dead


E6 - The underdog NBA team from the West sweeps the heavily favored team from the East 4-0 in the NBA finals in one of the biggest upsets in NBA history. The MVP goes to a small forward known for his unorthodox underhand free throw technique.

Name the winning team.
Name the losing team.
Name the MVP.
Is he dead or alive?


What year did events E1 thru E6 take place? (Five points)
1976

Y2K+ Bonus:
Given three 3-word clues,

Deepwater Horizon spill
Walking Dead debuts
Lakers over Celtics

determine the one year (From 2000 thru 2025) all of these events took place (5 points for exact, 3 points for +/- 1 year). 2010


Total points: 52

[mrkelley23]

Vandal

2525 - Fortnight 2 - Annum 1
4/20/2025

Note: The format is slightly different than Fortnight 1

In the year...

Follow the instructions after each event listed below. Two points for each correct answer:


E1 - The US President pardons a former Confederate general from Virginia, restoring full rights of citizenship.

Name the US president. Gerald R Ford
Name the former Confederate general Robert E Lee


E2 - A Japanese company releases its VCR format, soon to be pitted against an another Japanese company (JVC) in what became known as the "videotape format war".

Name the losing company. Sony
Name the losing VCR format. Betamax
Name the winning VCR format. VHS
What year did the losing company stop making the losing VCR (+/- 5 years) 1996


E3 - A fictional young boy is attacked and eaten by a fictional shark in front of hundreds of fictional swimmers on a fictional beach on a fictional island. Hey, it sure seemed real!

Name the movie. Jaws
Name the director. Steven Spielberg
Is the director dead or alive? Alive


E4 - A broadway musical opens that provides a glimpse into the personalities of the performers and the choreographer as they describe the events that have shaped their lives and their decisions to become dancers.

Name the musical. A Chorus Line
Name the EGOT-winning score composer of this musical. (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) Marvin Hamlisch
Is he dead or alive? dead


E5 - A California husband/wife pop duo cover a song co-written by Howard Greenfield and their version becomes a worldwide hit and the best-selling single of the year.
Name the song. Love will Keep us Together
Name the pop duo. The Captain and Tennille
Name the other co-writer. Neil Sedaka
Is he dead or alive? alive
Is Howard Greenfield dead or alive? dead


E6 - The underdog NBA team from the West sweeps the heavily favored team from the East 4-0 in the NBA finals in one of the biggest upsets in NBA history. The MVP goes to a small forward known for his unorthodox underhand free throw technique.

Name the winning team. Golden State Warriors
Name the losing team. Washington Bullets
Name the MVP. Rick Barry
Is he dead or alive? dead


What year did events E1 thru E6 take place? (Five points) 1975


Y2K+ Bonus:
Given three 3-word clues,

Deepwater Horizon spill
Walking Dead debuts
Lakers over Celtics

determine the one year (From 2000 thru 2025) all of these events took place (5 points for exact, 3 points for +/- 1 year).

2013

Total points: 52

[mellytu74]

2525 - Fortnight 2 - Annum 1
4/20/2025

Spoiler

Note: The format is slightly different than Fortnight 1

In the year...

Follow the instructions after each event listed below. Two points for each correct answer:


E1 - The US President pardons a former Confederate general from Virginia, restoring full rights of citizenship.

Name the US president. - FORD
Name the former Confederate general - ROBERT E. LEE


E2 - A Japanese company releases its VCR format, soon to be pitted against an another Japanese company (JVC) in what became known as the "videotape format war".

Name the losing company. - SONY
Name the losing VCR format. - BETA MAX
Name the winning VCR format. - VHS
What year did the losing company stop making the losing VCR (+/- 5 years) - 2005


E3 - A fictional young boy is attacked and eaten by a fictional shark in front of hundreds of fictional swimmers on a fictional beach on a fictional island. Hey, it sure seemed real!

Name the movie. - JAWS
Name the director. - STEVEN SPIELBERG
Is the director dead or alive? - ALIVE


E4 - A broadway musical opens that provides a glimpse into the personalities of the performers and the choreographer as they describe the events that have shaped their lives and their decisions to become dancers.

Name the musical. - A CHORUS LINE
Name the EGOT-winning score composer of this musical. (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) - MARVIN HAMLISH
Is he dead or alive? - DEAD


E5 - A California husband/wife pop duo cover a song co-written by Howard Greenfield and their version becomes a worldwide hit and the best-selling single of the year.
Name the song. - LOVE WILL KEEP US TOGETHER
Name the pop duo. - THE CAPTAIN AND TENILLE
Name the other co-writer. - NEIL SEDAKA
Is he dead or alive? - ALIVE
Is Howard Greenfield dead or alive? - DEAD


E6 - The underdog NBA team from the West sweeps the heavily favored team from the East 4-0 in the NBA finals in one of the biggest upsets in NBA history. The MVP goes to a small forward known for his unorthodox underhand free throw technique.

Name the winning team. - WARRIORS
Name the losing team. - BULLETS
Name the MVP. - RICK BARRY
Is he dead or alive? - DEAD


What year did events E1 thru E6 take place? (Five points) - 1975


Y2K+ Bonus:
Given three 3-word clues,

Deepwater Horizon spill
Walking Dead debuts
Lakers over Celtics

determine the one year (From 2000 thru 2025) all of these events took place (5 points for exact, 3 points for +/- 1 year).

2011


Total points: 52

[Earl the Squirrel]

Spoiler

2525 - Fortnight 2 - Annum 1
4/20/2025

Note: The format is slightly different than Fortnight 1

In the year...

Follow the instructions after each event listed below. Two points for each correct answer:


E1 - The US President pardons a former Confederate general from Virginia, restoring full rights of citizenship.

Name the US president.
Name the former Confederate general

Gerald Ford
Robert E. Lee

This one had me confused as I continued with the other questions until "posthumous" slapped me in the face. Pretty sneaky, sis...


E2 - A Japanese company releases its VCR format, soon to be pitted against an another Japanese company (JVC) in what became known as the "videotape format war".

Name the losing company.
Name the losing VCR format.
Name the winning VCR format.
What year did the losing company stop making the losing VCR (+/- 5 years)

Sony
Betamax
VHS
1996

Total stab, but I think they went on for a surprising long time. Also I have some of my mom's old Nuggets programs and they have Betamax adverts, which are only surpassed in hilarity by the ones for Lyle Alzado's discotheque...


E3 - A fictional young boy is attacked and eaten by a fictional shark in front of hundreds of fictional swimmers on a fictional beach on a fictional island. Hey, it sure seemed real!

Name the movie.
Name the director.
Is the director dead or alive?

Jaws
Stephen Spielberg
Alive

There is about a two or three year period where almost every picture of me has me wearing a Jaws t-shirt. I think I had about three of them because when one would bite (ha!) the dust, I'd get a new one...


E4 - A broadway musical opens that provides a glimpse into the personalities of the performers and the choreographer as they describe the events that have shaped their lives and their decisions to become dancers.

Name the musical.
Name the EGOT-winning score composer of this musical. (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony)
Is he dead or alive?

A Chorus Line
Marvin Hamlisch
Sadly passed


E5 - A California husband/wife pop duo cover a song co-written by Howard Greenfield and their version becomes a worldwide hit and the best-selling single of the year.
Name the song.
Name the pop duo.
Name the other co-writer.
Is he dead or alive?
Is Howard Greenfield dead or alive?

Love Will Keep Us Together
Captain & Tennille
Neil Sedaka
Alive
Anybody old enough to be named Howard is old enough to be departed...

Fanny Fun Fact: I do believe this is the song that was #1 when our Fearless Dumbass, lb13, was hatched. Also thanks for the Greenfield spot, I had no idea there was a co-writer/i]


E6 - The underdog NBA team from the West sweeps the heavily favored team from the East 4-0 in the NBA finals in one of the biggest upsets in NBA history. The MVP goes to a small forward known for his unorthodox underhand free throw technique.

Name the winning team.
Name the losing team.
Name the MVP.
Is he dead or alive?

Warriors
Bullets (and how that worm has turned)
Rick "Granny" Barry
Alive and well and living in Colorado Springs


What year did events E1 thru E6 take place? (Five points)

1975


Y2K+ Bonus:
Given three 3-word clues,

Deepwater Horizon spill
Walking Dead debuts
Lakers over Celtics

determine the one year (From 2000 thru 2025) all of these events took place (5 points for exact, 3 points for +/- 1 year).

2010

Couldn't have used 2008???? Also damn I still think of Walking Dead as a relatively new show (I've never seen it), I a sofa king old.....


Total points: 52

[Bob78164]

And away we go.

E1 - The US President pardons a former Confederate general from Virginia, restoring full rights of citizenship.

Name the US president. Bill Clinton
Name the former Confederate general Robert E. Lee


E2 - A Japanese company releases its VCR format, soon to be pitted against an another Japanese company (JVC) in what became known as the "videotape format war".

Name the losing company. Sony
Name the losing VCR format. Betamax
Name the winning VCR format.
What year did the losing company stop making the losing VCR (+/- 5 years) 2001


E3 - A fictional young boy is attacked and eaten by a fictional shark in front of hundreds of fictional swimmers on a fictional beach on a fictional island. Hey, it sure seemed real!

Name the movie. Jaws
Name the director. Steven Spielberg
Is the director dead or alive? Alive


E4 - A broadway musical opens that provides a glimpse into the personalities of the performers and the choreographer as they describe the events that have shaped their lives and their decisions to become dancers.

Name the musical. A Chorus Line
Name the EGOT-winning score composer of this musical. (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony)
Is he dead or alive? Dead


E5 - A California husband/wife pop duo cover a song co-written by Howard Greenfield and their version becomes a worldwide hit and the best-selling single of the year.
Name the song.
Name the pop duo.
Name the other co-writer.
Is he dead or alive? Alive
Is Howard Greenfield dead or alive? Dead


E6 - The underdog NBA team from the West sweeps the heavily favored team from the East 4-0 in the NBA finals in one of the biggest upsets in NBA history. The MVP goes to a small forward known for his unorthodox underhand free throw technique.

Name the winning team. San Francisco Warriors
Name the losing team. Boston Celtics
Name the MVP. Rick Barry
Is he dead or alive? Dead


What year did events E1 thru E6 take place? (Five points) 1994


Y2K+ Bonus:
Given three 3-word clues,

Deepwater Horizon spill
Walking Dead debuts
Lakers over Celtics

determine the one year (From 2000 thru 2025) all of these events took place (5 points for exact, 3 points for +/- 1 year).

2001

--Bob

[Vandal]

Answers/points:

1975
2010

E1:
Gerald Ford
Robert E. Lee

E2:
Sony
Betamax
VHS
2016

E3:
Jaws
Steven Spielberg
Alive at 78

E4:
A Chorus Line
Marvin Hamlisch
Dead

E5:
Love Will Keep Us Together
Captain & Tennille
Neil Sedaka
Alive at 86
Dead

E6:
Golden State Warriors
Washington Bullets
Rick Barry
Alive at 81


Points:

earl 50
melly 46
elwood 45
mrkelley 43
tangredi 34
krox 31
BiT 30
beebs 25
lb 24
Bob#s 24
jarnon 20

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final makeup

E1 - The US President pardons a former Confederate general from Virginia, restoring full rights of citizenship.

Name the US president. FORD
Name the former Confederate general ROBERT E LEE


E2 - A Japanese company releases its VCR format, soon to be pitted against an another Japanese company (JVC) in what became known as the "videotape format war".

Name the losing company. SONY
Name the losing VCR format. BETAMAX
Name the winning VCR format. VHS
What year did the losing company stop making the losing VCR (+/- 5 years) 1985


E3 - A fictional young boy is attacked and eaten by a fictional shark in front of hundreds of fictional swimmers on a fictional beach on a fictional island. Hey, it sure seemed real!

Name the movie. JAWS
Name the director. SPEILBERG
Is the director dead or alive? ALIVE


E4 - A broadway musical opens that provides a glimpse into the personalities of the performers and the choreographer as they describe the events that have shaped their lives and their decisions to become dancers.

Name the musical. A CHORUS LINE
Name the EGOT-winning score composer of this musical. (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony)MARVIN HAMLISCH
Is he dead or alive?DEAD


E5 - A California husband/wife pop duo cover a song co-written by Howard Greenfield and their version becomes a worldwide hit and the best-selling single of the year.
Name the song. LOVE WILL KEEP US TOGETHER
Name the pop duo. THE CAPTAIN AND TENILLE
Name the other co-writer. nope
Is he dead or alive? ALIVE
Is Howard Greenfield dead or alive? DEAD


E6 - The underdog NBA team from the West sweeps the heavily favored team from the East 4-0 in the NBA finals in one of the biggest upsets in NBA history. The MVP goes to a small forward known for his unorthodox underhand free throw technique.

Name the winning team. WARRIORS
Name the losing team.BULLETS
Name the MVP.RICK BARRY
Is he dead or alive? ALIVE


What year did events E1 thru E6 take place? (Five points) 1975


Y2K+ Bonus:
Given three 3-word clues,

Deepwater Horizon spill
Walking Dead debuts
Lakers over Celtics

determine the one year (From 2000 thru 2025) all of these events took place (5 points for exact, 3 points for +/- 1 year). 2010