Answers and Points Timeline, Game 18, Wednesday September 24

[Here's Fanny!]

I told you, the promo people told you, I think Evil Squirrel carved it on apples and threw them to you, it can't be that much of a surprise!

Identify the following people described in the clues as well as the date of the event referenced. You don't get any Wells today, but you get some freebies for the years and I think you'll find that all of the people mentioned have something in common....

Year Scoring: Bullseye - 10 points
Almost (+/- 2 years) - 5 points
Close (+/-2 4 years) - 3 points
Taking a Shot (correct decade) - 1 point

80 Points plus 10 points per individual plus 2 20 point bonuses equal 200 possible points!


Double Timeline, September 24


"Know Your JJs"


1. American millionaire, real estate developer and newlywed goes down with the ship.


2. Current owner of the Dallas Cowboys is born in the dusty western town of Los Angeles, California.


3. This producer's hit series Alias makes its television debut.


4. Some nobody named Eric Clapton rips off, er.... covers this legendary songwriter's classic "After Midnight" for his debut solo album.


5. This boxer becomes the first black Heavyweight Champion of the World.


6. American Anthem actress becomes Mrs. Wayne Gretzsky. One month later, a nation (of Oiler fans) mourns.


7. Singer is born whose most memorable appearance might end up being Superbowl XXXVIII.


8. The cult leader engineers a mass suicide of his followers (including himself) in Guyana.


Bonus #1: What coach was employed by the person in #2 who would also fit this theme?


Bonus #2: The real estate mogul in #1 built 'the world's most luxurious hotel' in 1897. By what name is that hotel known today?


Freebies

Freebie #1 The singer in number #7 was 37 at the time of said appearance.

Freebie #2 Eric Clapton rips off, er..... covers Cocaine 6 years later.

Freebie #3 None of these events occurred in the 19th century and 7 different decades are represented.

Freebie #4 The cult leader in #8 could have purchased both of Clapton's albums containing the COVER songs had he wanted to (who knows, maybe he did).

[MarleysGh0st]

Spoiler

1. American millionaire, real estate developer and newlywed goes down with the ship.
John Jacob Astor, 1912 (Titanic)

2. Current owner of the Dallas Cowboys is born in the dusty western town of Los Angeles, California.


3. This producer's hit series Alias makes its television debut.
Josh J (?) Whedon, 2005

4. Some nobody named Eric Clapton rips off, er.... covers this legendary songwriter's classic "After Midnight" for his debut solo album.
J. J. Cale, 1974

5. This boxer becomes the first black Heavyweight Champion of the World.


6. American Anthem actress becomes Mrs. Wayne Gretzsky. One month later, a nation (of Oiler fans) mourns.


7. Singer is born whose most memorable appearance might end up being Superbowl XXXVIII.
Janet Jackson, 1963

8. The cult leader engineers a mass suicide of his followers (including himself) in Guyana.
Jim Jones, 1977

Bonus #1: What coach was employed by the person in #2 who would also fit this theme?


Bonus #2: The real estate mogul in #1 built 'the world's most luxurious hotel' in 1897. By what name is that hotel known today?
The Waldorf Astoria

[plasticene]

Spoiler

1. American millionaire, real estate developer and newlywed goes down with the ship.
John Jacob Astor
1912

2. Current owner of the Dallas Cowboys is born in the dusty western town of Los Angeles, California.
Jerry Jones
1936

3. This producer's hit series Alias makes its television debut.
J.J. Abrams
2001

4. Some nobody named Eric Clapton rips off, er.... covers this legendary songwriter's classic "After Midnight" for his debut solo album.
?
1973

5. This boxer becomes the first black Heavyweight Champion of the World.
Jack Johnson
1907

6. American Anthem actress becomes Mrs. Wayne Gretzsky. One month later, a nation (of Oiler fans) mourns.
?
1994

7. Singer is born whose most memorable appearance might end up being Superbowl XXXVIII.
Janet Jackson
2003

8. The cult leader engineers a mass suicide of his followers (including himself) in Guyana.
Jim Jones
1980

Bonus #1: What coach was employed by the person in #2 who would also fit this theme?
Jimmy Johnson

Bonus #2: The real estate mogul in #1 built 'the world's most luxurious hotel' in 1897. By what name is that hotel known today?
Waldorf-Astoria

[frogman042]

Spoiler

"Know Your JJs"


1. American millionaire, real estate developer and newlywed goes down with the ship.
1912 - Jacob Astor

2. Current owner of the Dallas Cowboys is born in the dusty western town of Los Angeles, California.
1945 - Jerry Jones ?

3. This producer's hit series Alias makes its television debut.
2003 - Jerry Bruckheimer?

4. Some nobody named Eric Clapton rips off, er.... covers this legendary songwriter's classic "After Midnight" for his debut solo album.
1971 - Robert Johnson?

5. This boxer becomes the first black Heavyweight Champion of the World.
1928 - Jones?

6. American Anthem actress becomes Mrs. Wayne Gretzsky. One month later, a nation (of Oiler fans) mourns.
1993 - Jennifer Jones?

7. Singer is born whose most memorable appearance might end up being Superbowl XXXVIII.
1967 - Janet Jackson

8. The cult leader engineers a mass suicide of his followers (including himself) in Guyana.
1977 - Jim Jones

Bonus #1: What coach was employed by the person in #2 who would also fit this theme?
Jerry Jones?

Bonus #2: The real estate mogul in #1 built 'the world's most luxurious hotel' in 1897. By what name is that hotel known today?
Waldorf or Waldorf-Astoria

---Jay

[macrae1234]

Spoiler

1. American millionaire, real estate developer and newlywed goes down with the ship. John Jacob Astor the Titanic April 14-15 1912 played by Eric Braeden from the Young and the Restless in the movie


2. Current owner of the Dallas Cowboys is born in the dusty western town of Los Angeles, California. Jerry Jones on 1964 Arkansas co national champs so 1944

3. This producer's hit series Alias makes its television debut. J J Abrams 2000

4. Some nobody named Eric Clapton rips off, er.... covers this legendary songwriter's classic "After Midnight" for his debut solo album. J J Cale 1970


5. This boxer becomes the first black Heavyweight Champion of the World. Jack Johnson got to be before 1910 freebee 3 so 1908


6. American Anthem actress becomes Mrs. Wayne Gretzsky. One month later, a nation (of Oiler fans) mourns. Janet Jones 17 July 1988 and you thought we only watched Charles and Diana’s wedding in Canada they also talked about it on the 20th anniversary here in Phoenix


7. Singer is born whose most memorable appearance might end up being Superbowl XXXVIII. Janet Jackson 2004 freebee 2 minus 37 1967


8. The cult leader engineers a mass suicide of his followers (including himself) in Guyana. James Jones 1977


Bonus #1: What coach was employed by the person in #2 who would also fit this theme? Jimmy Johnson


Bonus #2: The real estate mogul in #1 built 'the world's most luxurious hotel' in 1897. By what name is that hotel known today? It is called the Waldorf-Astoria and owned by the Hilton chain

Freebies

Freebie #1 The singer in number #7 was 37 at the time of said appearance.

Freebie #2 Eric Clapton rips off, er..... covers Cocaine 6 years later. 1976

Freebie #3 None of these events occurred in the 19th century and 7 different decades are represented.

Freebie #4 The cult leader in #8 could have purchased both of Clapton's albums containing the COVER songs had he wanted to (who knows, maybe he did).

[clem21]

Spoiler

I told you, the promo people told you, I think Evil Squirrel carved it on apples and threw them to you, it can't be that much of a surprise!

Identify the following people described in the clues as well as the date of the event referenced. You don't get any Wells today, but you get some freebies for the years and I think you'll find that all of the people mentioned have something in common....

Year Scoring: Bullseye - 10 points
Almost (+/- 2 years) - 5 points
Close (+/-2 4 years) - 3 points
Taking a Shot (correct decade) - 1 point

80 Points plus 10 points per individual plus 2 20 point bonuses equal 200 possible points!


Double Timeline, September 24


"Know Your JJs"


1. American millionaire, real estate developer and newlywed goes down with the ship.
JOHN JACOB ASTOR
1908

2. Current owner of the Dallas Cowboys is born in the dusty western town of Los Angeles, California.
JERRY JONES
1939

3. This producer's hit series Alias makes its television debut.
JERRY JRUCKHEIMER
1999

4. Some nobody named Eric Clapton rips off, er.... covers this legendary songwriter's classic "After Midnight" for his debut solo album.
????
1969

5. This boxer becomes the first black Heavyweight Champion of the World.
JACK JOHNSON
1921

6. American Anthem actress becomes Mrs. Wayne Gretzsky. One month later, a nation (of Oiler fans) mourns.
JANET JONES
1996

7. Singer is born whose most memorable appearance might end up being Superbowl XXXVIII.
JANET JACKSON
1966

8. The cult leader engineers a mass suicide of his followers (including himself) in Guyana.
J.J. JEFFRIES
1979

Bonus #1: What coach was employed by the person in #2 who would also fit this theme?
JIMMY JOHNSON

Bonus #2: The real estate mogul in #1 built 'the world's most luxurious hotel' in 1897. By what name is that hotel known today?
WALDORF ASTORIA

Freebies

Freebie #1 The singer in number #7 was 37 at the time of said appearance.

Freebie #2 Eric Clapton rips off, er..... covers Cocaine 6 years later.

Freebie #3 None of these events occurred in the 19th century and 7 different decades are represented.

Freebie #4 The cult leader in #8 could have purchased both of Clapton's albums containing the COVER songs had he wanted to (who knows, maybe he did).

edited b/c I misread #7

[T_Bone0806]

Spoiler

Double Timeline, September 24


"Know Your JJs"


1. American millionaire, real estate developer and newlywed goes down with the ship.John Jacob Astor-1912


2. Current owner of the Dallas Cowboys is born in the dusty western town of Los Angeles, California.Jerry Jones-1948


3. This producer's hit series Alias makes its television debut.J.J. Abrams-2001


4. Some nobody named Eric Clapton rips off, er.... covers this legendary songwriter's classic "After Midnight" for his debut solo album.J.J. Cale-1970


5. This boxer becomes the first black Heavyweight Champion of the World.Jack Johnson-1905


6. American Anthem actress becomes Mrs. Wayne Gretzsky. One month later, a nation (of Oiler fans) mourns.Janet Jones-1989


7. Singer is born whose most memorable appearance might end up being Superbowl XXXVIII.Janet Jackson-1968


8. The cult leader engineers a mass suicide of his followers (including himself) in Guyana.Jim Jones-1978


Bonus #1: What coach was employed by the person in #2 who would also fit this theme?Jimmy Johnson


Bonus #2: The real estate mogul in #1 built 'the world's most luxurious hotel' in 1897. By what name is that hotel known today?
Waldorf Astoria

[kroxquo]

Spoiler

1. American millionaire, real estate developer and newlywed goes down with the ship.

John Jacob Astor 1912

2. Current owner of the Dallas Cowboys is born in the dusty western town of Los Angeles, California.

Jerry Jones 1947


3. This producer's hit series Alias makes its television debut.

J.J. Abrams 2002


4. Some nobody named Eric Clapton rips off, er.... covers this legendary songwriter's classic "After Midnight" for his debut solo album.

J.J. Cale 1973


5. This boxer becomes the first black Heavyweight Champion of the World.

Jack Johnson 1908


6. American Anthem actress becomes Mrs. Wayne Gretzsky. One month later, a nation (of Oiler fans) mourns.

Janet Jones 1989

7. Singer is born whose most memorable appearance might end up being Superbowl XXXVIII.

Janet Jackson 1967


8. The cult leader engineers a mass suicide of his followers (including himself) in Guyana.

Jim Jones 1979

Bonus #1: What coach was employed by the person in #2 who would also fit this theme?

Jimmy Johnson
Bonus #2: The real estate mogul in #1 built 'the world's most luxurious hotel' in 1897. By what name is that hotel known today?

Waldorf Astoria

Freebies

Freebie #1 The singer in number #7 was 37 at the time of said appearance.

Freebie #2 Eric Clapton rips off, er..... covers Cocaine 6 years later.

Freebie #3 None of these events occurred in the 19th century and 7 different decades are represented.

Freebie #4 The cult leader in #8 could have purchased both of Clapton's albums containing the COVER songs had he wanted to (who knows, maybe he did).
_________________

[TheConfessor]

Spoiler

1. American millionaire, real estate developer and newlywed goes down with the ship.
John Jacob Astor -- 1912


2. Current owner of the Dallas Cowboys is born in the dusty western town of Los Angeles, California.
Jerry Jones -- 1939


3. This producer's hit series Alias makes its television debut.
Joe Jones -- 2001


4. Some nobody named Eric Clapton rips off, er.... covers this legendary songwriter's classic "After Midnight" for his debut solo album.
J. J. Cale -- 1974


5. This boxer becomes the first black Heavyweight Champion of the World.
Jack Johnson -- 1908


6. American Anthem actress becomes Mrs. Wayne Gretzsky. One month later, a nation (of Oiler fans) mourns.
Janet Jones -- 1993


7. Singer is born whose most memorable appearance might end up being Superbowl XXXVIII.
Janet Jackson -- 1967


8. The cult leader engineers a mass suicide of his followers (including himself) in Guyana.
Jim Jones -- 1978


Bonus #1: What coach was employed by the person in #2 who would also fit this theme?
Jimmie Johnson


Bonus #2: The real estate mogul in #1 built 'the world's most luxurious hotel' in 1897. By what name is that hotel known today?
Waldorf - Astoria


Freebies

Freebie #1 The singer in number #7 was 37 at the time of said appearance.

Freebie #2 Eric Clapton rips off, er..... covers Cocaine 6 years later.

Freebie #3 None of these events occurred in the 19th century and 7 different decades are represented.

Freebie #4 The cult leader in #8 could have purchased both of Clapton's albums containing the COVER songs had he wanted to (who knows, maybe he did).

[littlebeast13]

Spoiler

Double Timeline, September 24


"Know Your JJs"


1. American millionaire, real estate developer and newlywed goes down with the ship. - John Jacob Astor - 1912 (I actually had him as an MM on the Go Bored.... I think for 1 lousy post)


2. Current owner of the Dallas Cowboys is born in the dusty western town of Los Angeles, California. - Jerry Jones - 1946


3. This producer's hit series Alias makes its television debut. - Josiah Jeremiah - 2001 (The Alias Bored was one of 2 to survive when ABC pulled the plug on our Boreds in the Fall of '01. The other one........ Once and Again!)


4. Some nobody named Eric Clapton rips off, er.... covers this legendary songwriter's classic "After Midnight" for his debut solo album. - J.J. CALE!!!!!!!!!!! - 1971


5. This boxer becomes the first black Heavyweight Champion of the World. - Jo Jo Reyes - 1935


6. American Anthem actress becomes Mrs. Wayne Gretzsky. One month later, a nation (of Oiler fans) mourns. - Janet Jones - 1989 (Now I'll have "Take It Easy" stuck in my head all night.....)


7. Singer is born whose most memorable appearance might end up being Superbowl XXXVIII. - Janet Jackson - 1966


8. The cult leader engineers a mass suicide of his followers (including himself) in Guyana. - Jim Jones - 1978


Bonus #1: What coach was employed by the person in #2 who would also fit this theme? - Jimmy Johnson


Bonus #2: The real estate mogul in #1 built 'the world's most luxurious hotel' in 1897. By what name is that hotel known today? - The Waldorf Astoria

[mellytu74]

Spoiler

Double Timeline, September 24


"Know Your JJs"


1. American millionaire, real estate developer and newlywed goes down with the ship.

John Jacob Astor - 1912

2. Current owner of the Dallas Cowboys is born in the dusty western town of Los Angeles, California.

Jerry Jones - 1935

3. This producer's hit series Alias makes its television debut.

I thought Jerry Buckheimer produced all hour-long TV shows except Mad Men.

4. Some nobody named Eric Clapton rips off, er.... covers this legendary songwriter's classic "After Midnight" for his debut solo album.

I am thinking (because this is a Fanny puzzle...

JJ Cale - 1970

5. This boxer becomes the first black Heavyweight Champion of the World.

Jack Johnson - 1919

6. American Anthem actress becomes Mrs. Wayne Gretzsky. One month later, a nation (of Oiler fans) mourns.

Janet Jones - 1987

7. Singer is born whose most memorable appearance might end up being Superbowl XXXVIII.

Janet Jackson - 1965

8. The cult leader engineers a mass suicide of his followers (including himself) in Guyana.

Jim Jones - 1978


Bonus #1: What coach was employed by the person in #2 who would also fit this theme?

Jimmy Johnson

Bonus #2: The real estate mogul in #1 built 'the world's most luxurious hotel' in 1897. By what name is that hotel known today?

Waldorf - Astoria

[PlacentiaSoccerMom]

Spoiler

"Know Your JJs"


1. John Jacob Astor -1912


2. Jimmy Johnson - 1928


3. JJ Abrams - 2001


4. Joe Jackson - 1970


5. Joe Johnson - 1948


6. Janet Jones - 1989


7. Janet Jackson - 1965


8. Jim Jones - 1980


Bonus #1: Jimmy Johnson


Bonus #2: Waldorf-Astoria

[Carmelo Anthony]

Spoiler

1. American millionaire, real estate developer and newlywed goes down with the ship.
J.J. Astor, 1912

2. Current owner of the Dallas Cowboys is born in the dusty western town of Los Angeles, California.
Jerry Jones, 1937

3. This producer's hit series Alias makes its television debut.
J.J. Abrams, 2001

4. Some nobody named Eric Clapton rips off, er.... covers this legendary songwriter's classic "After Midnight" for his debut solo album.
This has to be our friend Merry Man J.J. Cale, 1970

5. This boxer becomes the first black Heavyweight Champion of the World.
Jack Johnson, 1909

6. American Anthem actress becomes Mrs. Wayne Gretzsky. One month later, a nation (of Oiler fans) mourns.
Don't know her last name. I'll guess Janet Jones, 1987

7. Singer is born whose most memorable appearance might end up being Superbowl XXXVIII.
The most famous right titty in sports... Janet Jackson, 1967

8. The cult leader engineers a mass suicide of his followers (including himself) in Guyana.
Jim Jones (not the rapper), 1979

Bonus #1: What coach was employed by the person in #2 who would also fit this theme?
Jimmy "The Hair" Johnson

Bonus #2: The real estate mogul in #1 built 'the world's most luxurious hotel' in 1897. By what name is that hotel known today?
Waldorf Astoria sounds right...

[kayrharris]

I told you, the promo people told you, I think Evil Squirrel carved it on apples and threw them to you, it can't be that much of a surprise!

Identify the following people described in the clues as well as the date of the event referenced. You don't get any Wells today, but you get some freebies for the years and I think you'll find that all of the people mentioned have something in common....

Year Scoring: Bullseye - 10 points
Almost (+/- 2 years) - 5 points
Close (+/-2 4 years) - 3 points
Taking a Shot (correct decade) - 1 point

80 Points plus 10 points per individual plus 2 20 point bonuses equal 200 possible points!

Spoiler

Double Timeline, September 24


"Know Your JJs"


1. American millionaire, real estate developer and newlywed goes down with the ship.
John Jacob Aster
1912


2. Current owner of the Dallas Cowboys is born in the dusty western town of Los Angeles, California.
Jerry Jones
1939


3. This producer's hit series Alias makes its television debut.

?
4. Some nobody named Eric Clapton rips off, er.... covers this legendary songwriter's classic "After Midnight" for his debut solo album.
?

5. This boxer becomes the first black Heavyweight Champion of the World.
?
6. American Anthem actress becomes Mrs. Wayne Gretzsky. One month later, a nation (of Oiler fans) mourns.

?
7. Singer is born whose most memorable appearance might end up being Superbowl XXXVIII.
Janet Jackson
1966


8. The cult leader engineers a mass suicide of his followers (including himself) in Guyana.
Jim Jones
1980


Bonus #1: What coach was employed by the person in #2 who would also fit this theme?
Jimmy Johnson


Bonus #2: The real estate mogul in #1 built 'the world's most luxurious hotel' in 1897. By what name is that hotel known today?
Plaza Hotel

Freebies

Freebie #1 The singer in number #7 was 37 at the time of said appearance.

Freebie #2 Eric Clapton rips off, er..... covers Cocaine 6 years later.

Freebie #3 None of these events occurred in the 19th century and 7 different decades are represented.

Freebie #4 The cult leader in #8 could have purchased both of Clapton's albums containing the COVER songs had he wanted to (who knows, maybe he did).

[/spoiler]

[Here's Fanny!]

Double Timeline, September 24


"Know Your JJs"


1. American millionaire, real estate developer and newlywed goes down with the ship.

John Jacob Astor, 1912

Everybody got this right and almost all got 1912. Titanic was a great movie!


2. Current owner of the Dallas Cowboys is born in the dusty western town of Los Angeles, California.

Jerry Jones, 1942


3. This producer's hit series Alias makes its television debut.

J.J. Abrams, 2001


4. Some nobody named Eric Clapton rips off, er.... covers this legendary songwriter's classic "After Midnight" for his debut solo album.

J.J. Cale, 1970

I truly thought everybody would get this one. JJ still can't get any respect!




5. This boxer becomes the first black Heavyweight Champion of the World.

Jack Johnson, 1908


6. American Anthem actress becomes Mrs. Wayne Gretzsky. One month later, a nation (of Oiler fans) mourns.

Janet Jones, 1988


7. Singer is born whose most memorable appearance might end up being Superbowl XXXVIII.

Janet Jackson, 1966

(Sorry Clem, you can only edit to add a spoiler, not to change an answer.)


8. The cult leader engineers a mass suicide of his followers (including himself) in Guyana.

Jim Jones, 1978


Bonus #1: What coach was employed by the person in #2 who would also fit this theme?

Jimmy Johnson


Bonus #2: The real estate mogul in #1 built 'the world's most luxurious hotel' in 1897. By what name is that hotel known today?

Waldorf=Astoria

I think the double hyphen is idiotic, I was considering whether or not to actually dock points for using. Thankfully, everybody just put a single or just Waldorf Astoria. Ha!

Fman, your bolded answer was Waldorf, so I couldn't give you the points.

[WheresFanny]

Points

180 Mac
174 Tbone
170 Nelly
164 kroxquo
154 Confessor
150 mel
148 littlerascal13
135 PSM
131 plasticene
101 clem
93 Fman
88 BoB
84 Marley