Answers and Points Timeline, Game 16, Monday September 22

[Here's Fanny!]

Gues what, everybody? It's fall! Or, as snooty people like to refer to it, autumn.

Today's Timeline is about my favourite season, a straightforward Monday version. Just name the year and you can spend the rest of the day brushing up on your JJ Cale trivia.

Scoring: Bullseye - 10 points
Oh So Close (+/- 2 years) - 5 points
Kinda Sorta Close (+/- 4 years) - 3 points
Nice try (correct decade) - 1 point

Timeline - September 22

"Straight As"


1. ABC's The Fall Guy, starrring Lee Majors, begins it's 5 season run on television.

2. Albert Fall, former New Mexico Senator and Secretary of the Interior is found guilty and sentenced to one year in prison for his part in the Teapot Dome scandal.

3. Alicia Keys' song Fallin' wins Song of the Year at the Grammy Awards (and she gets Best New Artist).

4. Andrew Borden, along with his wife, takes some whacks in Fall River, Massachusetts, for which his daughter Lizzie has taken the historical fall.

5. Annie Taylor becomes the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel.

6. Arthur Miller's play After the Fall opens in New York under the direction of Elia Kazan.

And, for those who insist upon saying "Autumn",

7. Autumn gets its very own ode (a sure sign you've made it) when John Keats composes "To Autumn".

8. Autumn in New York, a lighthearted romp starring Richard Gere and Winona Ryder, is released.

9. Autumn Leaves, a piano instrumental performed by Roger Williams takes over the number one spot on Billboard's chart for four weeks.



Bonus (10 points): What was the name of the stunt man/bounty hunter played by Lee Majors in The Fall Guy?

5 Point Extra: So what's with the title today?

[MarleysGh0st]

Spoiler

1. ABC's The Fall Guy, starrring Lee Majors, begins it's 5 season run on television.
1992

2. Albert Fall, former New Mexico Senator and Secretary of the Interior is found guilty and sentenced to one year in prison for his part in the Teapot Dome scandal.
1923

3. Alicia Keys' song Fallin' wins Song of the Year at the Grammy Awards (and she gets Best New Artist).
1997

4. Andrew Borden, along with his wife, takes some whacks in Fall River, Massachusetts, for which his daughter Lizzie has taken the historical fall.
1891

5. Annie Taylor becomes the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel.
1857

6. Arthur Miller's play After the Fall opens in New York under the direction of Elia Kazan.
1958

And, for those who insist upon saying "Autumn",

7. Autumn gets its very own ode (a sure sign you've made it) when John Keats composes "To Autumn".
1824

8. Autumn in New York, a lighthearted romp starring Richard Gere and Winona Ryder, is released.
2003

9. Autumn Leaves, a piano instrumental performed by Roger Williams takes over the number one spot on Billboard's chart for four weeks.
1965

[frogman042]

Spoiler

"Straight As"


1. ABC's The Fall Guy, starrring Lee Majors, begins it's 5 season run on television.
1988?

2. Albert Fall, former New Mexico Senator and Secretary of the Interior is found guilty and sentenced to one year in prison for his part in the Teapot Dome scandal.
1927?

3. Alicia Keys' song Fallin' wins Song of the Year at the Grammy Awards (and she gets Best New Artist).
2004?

4. Andrew Borden, along with his wife, takes some whacks in Fall River, Massachusetts, for which his daughter Lizzie has taken the historical fall.
1847?

5. Annie Taylor becomes the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel.
1922?

6. Arthur Miller's play After the Fall opens in New York under the direction of Elia Kazan.
1955?

And, for those who insist upon saying "Autumn",

7. Autumn gets its very own ode (a sure sign you've made it) when John Keats composes "To Autumn".
1888?

8. Autumn in New York, a lighthearted romp starring Richard Gere and Winona Ryder, is released.
2006?

9. Autumn Leaves, a piano instrumental performed by Roger Williams takes over the number one spot on Billboard's chart for four weeks.
1958?


Bonus (10 points): What was the name of the stunt man/bounty hunter played by Lee Majors in The Fall Guy?
Chad Everett - going for the lam humor points

5 Point Extra: So what's with the title today?

---Jay
Every question begins with the letter A?

[littlebeast13]

Spoiler

Timeline - September 22

"Straight As"


1. ABC's The Fall Guy, starrring Lee Majors, begins it's 5 season run on television. - 1984

2. Albert Fall, former New Mexico Senator and Secretary of the Interior is found guilty and sentenced to one year in prison for his part in the Teapot Dome scandal. - 1923

3. Alicia Keys' song Fallin' wins Song of the Year at the Grammy Awards (and she gets Best New Artist). - 2002

4. Andrew Borden, along with his wife, takes some whacks in Fall River, Massachusetts, for which his daughter Lizzie has taken the historical fall. - 1890

5. Annie Taylor becomes the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel. - 1876

6. Arthur Miller's play After the Fall opens in New York under the direction of Elia Kazan. - 1957 (Elia Kazan appeared in the crossword puzzle I did on lunch hour last night, and I had never heard of him! So of course, I will now see his name a million times in the coming days.....)

And, for those who insist upon saying "Autumn",

7. Autumn gets its very own ode (a sure sign you've made it) when John Keats composes "To Autumn". - 1800

8. Autumn in New York, a lighthearted romp starring Richard Gere and Winona Ryder, is released. - 1998

9. Autumn Leaves, a piano instrumental performed by Roger Williams takes over the number one spot on Billboard's chart for four weeks. - 1959



Bonus (10 points): What was the name of the stunt man/bounty hunter played by Lee Majors in The Fall Guy? - Evel Squirrel

5 Point Extra: So what's with the title today? - I'm sure it has something to do with the equinox, or maybe not....

[Carmelo Anthony]

Spoiler

1. ABC's The Fall Guy, starrring Lee Majors, begins it's 5 season run on television.
1980

2. Albert Fall, former New Mexico Senator and Secretary of the Interior is found guilty and sentenced to one year in prison for his part in the Teapot Dome scandal.
1925

3. Alicia Keys' song Fallin' wins Song of the Year at the Grammy Awards (and she gets Best New Artist).
2002

4. Andrew Borden, along with his wife, takes some whacks in Fall River, Massachusetts, for which his daughter Lizzie has taken the historical fall.
1920

5. Annie Taylor becomes the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel.
1935

6. Arthur Miller's play After the Fall opens in New York under the direction of Elia Kazan.
1950

7. Autumn gets its very own ode (a sure sign you've made it) when John Keats composes "To Autumn".
1776

8. Autumn in New York, a lighthearted romp starring Richard Gere and Winona Ryder, is released.
1995

9. Autumn Leaves, a piano instrumental performed by Roger Williams takes over the number one spot on Billboard's chart for four weeks.
1964

Bonus (10 points): What was the name of the stunt man/bounty hunter played by Lee Majors in The Fall Guy?
Colt Seavers

5 Point Extra: So what's with the title today?
Is it because today is the autumn equinox and the Sun shines directly on the equator because the equator is parallel to the Earth's orbit?

[kroxquo]

Spoiler

"Straight As"


1. ABC's The Fall Guy, starrring Lee Majors, begins it's 5 season run on television.

1981

2. Albert Fall, former New Mexico Senator and Secretary of the Interior is found guilty and sentenced to one year in prison for his part in the Teapot Dome scandal.

1923

3. Alicia Keys' song Fallin' wins Song of the Year at the Grammy Awards (and she gets Best New Artist).

1998

4. Andrew Borden, along with his wife, takes some whacks in Fall River, Massachusetts, for which his daughter Lizzie has taken the historical fall.

1888

5. Annie Taylor becomes the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel.

1903

6. Arthur Miller's play After the Fall opens in New York under the direction of Elia Kazan.

1951

And, for those who insist upon saying "Autumn",

7. Autumn gets its very own ode (a sure sign you've made it) when John Keats composes "To Autumn".

1818

8. Autumn in New York, a lighthearted romp starring Richard Gere and Winona Ryder, is released.

2002

9. Autumn Leaves, a piano instrumental performed by Roger Williams takes over the number one spot on Billboard's chart for four weeks.

1961

Bonus (10 points): What was the name of the stunt man/bounty hunter played by Lee Majors in The Fall Guy?

Colt Seavers

5 Point Extra: So what's with the title today? NAC

[T_Bone0806]

Spoiler

Timeline - September 22

"Straight As"


1. ABC's The Fall Guy, starrring Lee Majors, begins it's 5 season run on television.1981

2. Albert Fall, former New Mexico Senator and Secretary of the Interior is found guilty and sentenced to one year in prison for his part in the Teapot Dome scandal.1923

3. Alicia Keys' song Fallin' wins Song of the Year at the Grammy Awards (and she gets Best New Artist).2002

4. Andrew Borden, along with his wife, takes some whacks in Fall River, Massachusetts, for which his daughter Lizzie has taken the historical fall.
1895

5. Annie Taylor becomes the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel.1903

6. Arthur Miller's play After the Fall opens in New York under the direction of Elia Kazan.1950

And, for those who insist upon saying "Autumn",

7. Autumn gets its very own ode (a sure sign you've made it) when John Keats composes "To Autumn".1815

8. Autumn in New York, a lighthearted romp starring Richard Gere and Winona Ryder, is released.1998

9. Autumn Leaves, a piano instrumental performed by Roger Williams takes over the number one spot on Billboard's chart for four weeks.1955



Bonus (10 points): What was the name of the stunt man/bounty hunter played by Lee Majors in The Fall Guy?Colt Sievers

5 Point Extra: So what's with the title today? {b]????[/b]

[clem21]

Hey I thought Mondays were supposed to be easy Anyway, my guesses

Spoiler

Gues what, everybody? It's fall! Or, as snooty people like to refer to it, autumn.


"Straight As"


1. ABC's The Fall Guy, starrring Lee Majors, begins it's 5 season run on television.
1984

2. Albert Fall, former New Mexico Senator and Secretary of the Interior is found guilty and sentenced to one year in prison for his part in the Teapot Dome scandal.
1923

3. Alicia Keys' song Fallin' wins Song of the Year at the Grammy Awards (and she gets Best New Artist).
1997

4. Andrew Borden, along with his wife, takes some whacks in Fall River, Massachusetts, for which his daughter Lizzie has taken the historical fall.
1878

5. Annie Taylor becomes the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel.
1913

6. Arthur Miller's play After the Fall opens in New York under the direction of Elia Kazan.
1939

And, for those who insist upon saying "Autumn",

7. Autumn gets its very own ode (a sure sign you've made it) when John Keats composes "To Autumn".
1947

8. Autumn in New York, a lighthearted romp starring Richard Gere and Winona Ryder, is released.
1996

9. Autumn Leaves, a piano instrumental performed by Roger Williams takes over the number one spot on Billboard's chart for four weeks.
1982


Bonus (10 points): What was the name of the stunt man/bounty hunter played by Lee Majors in The Fall Guy?
DOG THE BOUNTY HUNTER
5 Point Extra: So what's with the title today?
NOTHING, ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! IT'S AN EVIL TRICK TO MAKE US PONDER FOR HOURS ON END TO NO AVAIL!!! (SOB!)

[kayrharris]

Gues what, everybody? It's fall! Or, as snooty people like to refer to it, autumn.

Today's Timeline is about my favourite season, a straightforward Monday version. Just name the year and you can spend the rest of the day brushing up on your JJ Cale trivia.

Scoring: Bullseye - 10 points
Oh So Close (+/- 2 years) - 5 points
Kinda Sorta Close (+/- 4 years) - 3 points
Nice try (correct decade) - 1 point

Spoiler

Timeline - September 22

"Straight As"


1. ABC's The Fall Guy, starrring Lee Majors, begins it's 5 season run on television. 1985

2. Albert Fall, former New Mexico Senator and Secretary of the Interior is found guilty and sentenced to one year in prison for his part in the Teapot Dome scandal. 1929

3. Alicia Keys' song Fallin' wins Song of the Year at the Grammy Awards (and she gets Best New Artist). 2001

4. Andrew Borden, along with his wife, takes some whacks in Fall River, Massachusetts, for which his daughter Lizzie has taken the historical fall.
1895

5. Annie Taylor becomes the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel. 1930

6. Arthur Miller's play After the Fall opens in New York under the direction of Elia Kazan. 1968

And, for those who insist upon saying "Autumn",

7. Autumn gets its very own ode (a sure sign you've made it) when John Keats composes "To Autumn". [1840[/b]

8. Autumn in New York, a lighthearted romp starring Richard Gere and Winona Ryder, is released. 2003

9. Autumn Leaves, a piano instrumental performed by Roger Williams takes over the number one spot on Billboard's chart for four weeks. [b/1960[/b]




Bonus (10 points): What was the name of the stunt man/bounty hunter played by Lee Majors in The Fall Guy? I know this, but I can't think of it!!!

5 Point Extra: So what's with the title today?
today is 1st day of autumn & all the questions begin with a person or thing with an "a" - I'm stretching it a bit , but I missed yesterday so I need points!!

[/spoiler]

[mellytu74]

Spoiler

Timeline - September 22

"Straight As"


1. ABC's The Fall Guy, starrring Lee Majors, begins it's 5 season run on television.

1974

2. Albert Fall, former New Mexico Senator and Secretary of the Interior is found guilty and sentenced to one year in prison for his part in the Teapot Dome scandal.

1925

3. Alicia Keys' song Fallin' wins Song of the Year at the Grammy Awards (and she gets Best New Artist).

2002

4. Andrew Borden, along with his wife, takes some whacks in Fall River, Massachusetts, for which his daughter Lizzie has taken the historical fall.

1878

5. Annie Taylor becomes the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel.

1903

6. Arthur Miller's play After the Fall opens in New York under the direction of Elia Kazan.

1964

And, for those who insist upon saying "Autumn",

7. Autumn gets its very own ode (a sure sign you've made it) when John Keats composes "To Autumn".

1820

8. Autumn in New York, a lighthearted romp starring Richard Gere and Winona Ryder, is released.

2000

9. Autumn Leaves, a piano instrumental performed by Roger Williams takes over the number one spot on Billboard's chart for four weeks.

1956

Bonus (10 points): What was the name of the stunt man/bounty hunter played by Lee Majors in The Fall Guy?

Colt Something. Sievers? No, that was the Alan Thicke family.

5 Point Extra: So what's with the title today?

I dunno. Beats me.

[PlacentiaSoccerMom]

Spoiler

"Straight As"


1. 1980

2. 1921

3. 2002

4. 1892

5. 1920

6. 1962

7. 1820

8. 2000

9. 1965

Bonus (10 points): What was the name of the stunt man/bounty hunter played by Lee Majors in The Fall Guy? Colt Seavers

5 Point Extra: So what's with the title today? It's the first day of Fall.

[plasticene]

Spoiler

1. ABC's The Fall Guy, starrring Lee Majors, begins it's 5 season run on television.
1984

2. Albert Fall, former New Mexico Senator and Secretary of the Interior is found guilty and sentenced to one year in prison for his part in the Teapot Dome scandal.
1924

3. Alicia Keys' song Fallin' wins Song of the Year at the Grammy Awards (and she gets Best New Artist).
2001

4. Andrew Borden, along with his wife, takes some whacks in Fall River, Massachusetts, for which his daughter Lizzie has taken the historical fall.
1895

5. Annie Taylor becomes the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel.
1887

6. Arthur Miller's play After the Fall opens in New York under the direction of Elia Kazan.
1959

And, for those who insist upon saying "Autumn",

7. Autumn gets its very own ode (a sure sign you've made it) when John Keats composes "To Autumn".
1843

8. Autumn in New York, a lighthearted romp starring Richard Gere and Winona Ryder, is released.
1994

9. Autumn Leaves, a piano instrumental performed by Roger Williams takes over the number one spot on Billboard's chart for four weeks.
1952

Bonus (10 points): What was the name of the stunt man/bounty hunter played by Lee Majors in The Fall Guy?
Colt Seaver

5 Point Extra: So what's with the title today?
The questions all start with the letter A, because it's the beginning of Autumn!

[Here's Fanny!]

Timeline - September 22

"Straight As"


1. ABC's The Fall Guy, starrring Lee Majors, begins it's 5 season run on television.

1981

2. Albert Fall, former New Mexico Senator and Secretary of the Interior is found guilty and sentenced to one year in prison for his part in the Teapot Dome scandal.

1929

Kay was the only one to hit this right on. The actual scandal hit the news big in 1921-23, but the investigation took most of the decade and he wasn't convicted until 1929.

3. Alicia Keys' song Fallin' wins Song of the Year at the Grammy Awards (and she gets Best New Artist).

2002

4. Andrew Borden, along with his wife, takes some whacks in Fall River, Massachusetts, for which his daughter Lizzie has taken the historical fall.

1892

What, no serial killer Timeline from Fanny and the month is almost over? Patience, my dears.



5. Annie Taylor becomes the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel.

1901

6. Arthur Miller's play After the Fall opens in New York under the direction of Elia Kazan.

1964

And, for those who insist upon saying "Autumn",

7. Autumn gets its very own ode (a sure sign you've made it) when John Keats composes "To Autumn".

1819

8. Autumn in New York, a lighthearted romp starring Richard Gere and Winona Ryder, is released.

2000

I don't know why I like this movie so much. It's hackneyed, I don't like Winona Ryder and I don't like Richard Gere very much. Although has anybody seen The Hoax? That movie rocked!



9. Autumn Leaves, a piano instrumental performed by Roger Williams takes over the number one spot on Billboard's chart for four weeks.

1955



Bonus (10 points): What was the name of the stunt man/bounty hunter played by Lee Majors in The Fall Guy?

Colt Seavers

(Spelling didn't count and mel comes through with the right answer even when she thinks she's wrong!)


5 Point Extra: So what's with the title today?

All of the clues began with the letter A

Sometimes the simplest answers are the correct ones. Ha!

[Here's Fanny!]

Points

58 mel
57 Tbone
56 PSM
42 kroxquo
32 BoB
30 plasticene
28 Nelly
27 littlerascal13
20 Fman
9 Marley
7 clem