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Decades '15 - Grand Finale, Part 1

#1 Post by I Love Decades! » Thu Oct 15, 2015 5:29 am

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Only two days left, so get those points while you can.


COMING & GOING

1973

A popular TV western ended after a 14-year run on NBC. Meanwhile, a popular series of educational short films began airing during Saturday morning kid shows on ABC beginning numerically with, My Hero, Zero.

Name both series. (2 points each)


AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

1981

An award is given out periodically by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Governors Awards ceremonies to "Creative producers, whose bodies of work reflect a consistently high quality of motion picture production." In 1981 the award went to a film icon most notable as the producer of many of the James Bond films.

Name the award and the recipient. (2 points each)



ACTORS & LINES

1956

"So let it be written, so let it be done."

Name the actor and movie for two points each.

Bonus: Name the character speaking the line. (2 points)



LOVE & MARRIAGE

1960

This couple's marriage, beginning in 1960, lasted seven years and the union produced a son named Dodd Mitchell Cassotto.

Name them for two points each.

Bonus: Name the 2004 biopic about them.

Extra bonus: Name the actor and actress who portrayed them



WINNERS & LOSERS

1980s

The breakup of the Bell System became effective on Jan 1, 1984. One company was, at the time, the sole provider of telephone service throughout most of the United States. It was ordered to split up into seven different companies to break the monopoly.

What was the name of the (losing) "monopolistic" company (still around, by the way)? (2 points)

What nickname was given collectively to the (winning) seven independent Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs)? (2 points)


Total points: 28
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Re: Decades '15 - Grand Finale, Part 1

#2 Post by earendel » Thu Oct 15, 2015 5:56 am

I Love Decades! wrote:I Love Decades!

Only two days left, so get those points while you can.
I Love Decades! wrote:COMING & GOING

1973

A popular TV western ended after a 14-year run on NBC. Meanwhile, a popular series of educational short films began airing during Saturday morning kid shows on ABC beginning numerically with, My Hero, Zero.

Name both series. (2 points each)
Spoiler
Bonanza and Schoolhouse Rock
I Love Decades! wrote:AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

1981

An award is given out periodically by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Governors Awards ceremonies to "Creative producers, whose bodies of work reflect a consistently high quality of motion picture production." In 1981 the award went to a film icon most notable as the producer of many of the James Bond films.

Name the award and the recipient. (2 points each)
Spoiler
Thalberg Award, Cubby Broccoli
I Love Decades! wrote: ACTORS & LINES

1956

"So let it be written, so let it be done."

Name the actor and movie for two points each.
Spoiler
Yul Brenner, The Ten Commandments
Bonus: Name the character speaking the line. (2 points)
Spoiler
Rameses II
I Love Decades! wrote: LOVE & MARRIAGE

1960

This couple's marriage, beginning in 1960, lasted seven years and the union produced a son named Dodd Mitchell Cassotto.

Name them for two points each.
Spoiler
Bobby Darin and Sandra Dee
Bonus: Name the 2004 biopic about them.
Spoiler
Beyond the Sea
Extra bonus: Name the actor and actress who portrayed them
Spoiler
Kevin Spacey and ????
I Love Decades! wrote:WINNERS & LOSERS

1980s

The breakup of the Bell System became effective on Jan 1, 1984. One company was, at the time, the sole provider of telephone service throughout most of the United States. It was ordered to split up into seven different companies to break the monopoly.

What was the name of the (losing) "monopolistic" company? (2 points)
Spoiler
Bell Telephone Company
What nickname was given collectively to the (winning) seven independent Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs)? (2 points)
Spoiler
Baby Bells
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Re: Decades '15 - Grand Finale, Part 1

#3 Post by BackInTex » Thu Oct 15, 2015 6:40 am

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COMING & GOING

1973

A popular TV western ended after a 14-year run on NBC. Meanwhile, a popular series of educational short films began airing during Saturday morning kid shows on ABC beginning numerically with, My Hero, Zero.

Name both series. (2 points each)
Hmmm....Gunsmoke or Bonanza...Gunsmoke or Bonanza.....I'm thinking Gunsmoke was on more than 14 years.....but don't think Bonanza was on that early (i.e. late 50's)....

Bonanza
School House Rocks

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

1981

An award is given out periodically by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Governors Awards ceremonies to "Creative producers, whose bodies of work reflect a consistently high quality of motion picture production." In 1981 the award went to a film icon most notable as the producer of many of the James Bond films.

Name the award and the recipient. (2 points each)
Oscar Participation Award
Broccoli



ACTORS & LINES

1956

"So let it be written, so let it be done."

Name the actor and movie for two points each.
Charlton Heston
Exodus
Bonus: Name the character speaking the line. (2 points)
Moses


LOVE & MARRIAGE

1960

This couple's marriage, beginning in 1960, lasted seven years and the union produced a son named Dodd Mitchell Cassotto.

Not a clue. So I list the only movie I can think of about a couple that was married, but not long. And I never saw it so I don't know who played the roles, but I will guess a couple of names.

Name them for two points each.
Ike Turner
Tina Turner

Bonus: Name the 2004 biopic about them.
What's love got to do with it
Extra bonus: Name the actor and actress who portrayed them
Jamie Foxx
Jennifer Hudson



WINNERS & LOSERS

1980s

The breakup of the Bell System became effective on Jan 1, 1984. One company was, at the time, the sole provider of telephone service throughout most of the United States. It was ordered to split up into seven different companies to break the monopoly.

What was the name of the (losing) "monopolistic" company (still around, by the way)? (2 points)
AT&T
What nickname was given collectively to the (winning) seven independent Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs)? (2 points)
Baby Bells

Total points: 28
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Re: Decades '15 - Grand Finale, Part 1

#4 Post by franktangredi » Thu Oct 15, 2015 7:54 am

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A popular TV western ended after a 14-year run on NBC. Meanwhile, a popular series of educational short films began airing during Saturday morning kid shows on ABC beginning numerically with, My Hero, Zero.

Name both series. (2 points each)
Bonanza; Schoolhouse Rock
An award is given out periodically by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Governors Awards ceremonies to "Creative producers, whose bodies of work reflect a consistently high quality of motion picture production." In 1981 the award went to a film icon most notable as the producer of many of the James Bond films.

Name the award and the recipient. (2 points each)
Irving Thalberg Award; Albert 'Cubby' Broccoli
"So let it be written, so let it be done."

Name the actor and movie for two points each.

Bonus: Name the character speaking the line. (2 points)
Yul Brynner; The Ten Commandments

Pharaoh Ramses II
The breakup of the Bell System became effective on Jan 1, 1984. One company was, at the time, the sole provider of telephone service throughout most of the United States. It was ordered to split up into seven different companies to break the monopoly.

What was the name of the (losing) "monopolistic" company (still around, by the way)? (2 points)

What nickname was given collectively to the (winning) seven independent Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs)? (2 points)
AT&T
Baby Bells

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Re: Decades '15 - Grand Finale, Part 1

#5 Post by littlebeast13 » Thu Oct 15, 2015 8:29 am

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COMING & GOING

1973

A popular TV western ended after a 14-year run on NBC. Meanwhile, a popular series of educational short films began airing during Saturday morning kid shows on ABC beginning numerically with, My Hero, Zero.

Name both series. (2 points each) - Bonanza and Schoolhouse Rock


AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

1981

An award is given out periodically by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Governors Awards ceremonies to "Creative producers, whose bodies of work reflect a consistently high quality of motion picture production." In 1981 the award went to a film icon most notable as the producer of many of the James Bond films.

Name the award and the recipient. (2 points each) - The Shithouse Rats Award and Alan J. Smithee



ACTORS & LINES

1956

"So let it be written, so let it be done."

Name the actor and movie for two points each.

Bonus: Name the character speaking the line. (2 points)

This question sucks!



LOVE & MARRIAGE

1960

This couple's marriage, beginning in 1960, lasted seven years and the union produced a son named Dodd Mitchell Cassotto.

Name them for two points each.

Bonus: Name the 2004 biopic about them.

Extra bonus: Name the actor and actress who portrayed them

This question blows!



WINNERS & LOSERS

1980s

The breakup of the Bell System became effective on Jan 1, 1984. One company was, at the time, the sole provider of telephone service throughout most of the United States. It was ordered to split up into seven different companies to break the monopoly.

What was the name of the (losing) "monopolistic" company (still around, by the way)? (2 points) - AT&T

What nickname was given collectively to the (winning) seven independent Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs)? (2 points) - Baby Bells

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Re: Decades '15 - Grand Finale, Part 1

#6 Post by plasticene » Thu Oct 15, 2015 9:14 am

I Love Decades!
I Love Decades!

Only two days left, so get those points while you can.


COMING & GOING

1973

A popular TV western ended after a 14-year run on NBC. Meanwhile, a popular series of educational short films began airing during Saturday morning kid shows on ABC beginning numerically with, My Hero, Zero.

Name both series. (2 points each) Bonanza, Schoolhouse Rock


AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

1981

An award is given out periodically by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Governors Awards ceremonies to "Creative producers, whose bodies of work reflect a consistently high quality of motion picture production." In 1981 the award went to a film icon most notable as the producer of many of the James Bond films.

Name the award and the recipient. (2 points each) Irving Thalberg Award, Cubby Broccoli



ACTORS & LINES

1956

"So let it be written, so let it be done."

Name the actor and movie for two points each.

Bonus: Name the character speaking the line. (2 points) Yul Brynner?



LOVE & MARRIAGE

1960

This couple's marriage, beginning in 1960, lasted seven years and the union produced a son named Dodd Mitchell Cassotto.

Name them for two points each.

Bonus: Name the 2004 biopic about them.

Extra bonus: Name the actor and actress who portrayed them



WINNERS & LOSERS

1980s

The breakup of the Bell System became effective on Jan 1, 1984. One company was, at the time, the sole provider of telephone service throughout most of the United States. It was ordered to split up into seven different companies to break the monopoly.

What was the name of the (losing) "monopolistic" company (still around, by the way)? (2 points) AT&T

What nickname was given collectively to the (winning) seven independent Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs)? (2 points) Baby Bells


Total points: 28

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Re: Decades '15 - Grand Finale, Part 1

#7 Post by Catfish » Thu Oct 15, 2015 9:38 am

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Name both series. (2 points each)
Gunsmoke?
Schoolhouse Rock


recipient. (2 points each)
Cubby Broccoli


Name the actor and movie for two points each.
Charlton Heston?
The Ten Commandments?

Bonus: Name the character speaking the line. (2 points)
Moses?


What was the name of the (losing) "monopolistic" company (still around, by the way)? (2 points)
Ma Bell
What nickname was given collectively to the (winning) seven independent Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs)? (2 points)
Baby Bells
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Re: Decades '15 - Grand Finale, Part 1

#8 Post by Bob Juch » Thu Oct 15, 2015 10:50 am

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COMING & GOING
Bonanza and Schoolhouse Rock

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
The Thalberg Memorial Award
Cubby Broccoli

ACTORS & LINES
nope
nope

LOVE & MARRIAGE
Bobby Darin and Sandra Dee
Beyond the Sea (It was a huge bomb.)
Kevin Spacey and Kate Bosworth

WINNERS & LOSERS
AT&T
Baby Bells
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Re: Decades '15 - Grand Finale, Part 1

#9 Post by SportsFan68 » Thu Oct 15, 2015 10:55 am

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I Love Decades! wrote:I Love Decades!

Only two days left, so get those points while you can.


COMING & GOING

1973

A popular TV western ended after a 14-year run on NBC. Meanwhile, a popular series of educational short films began airing during Saturday morning kid shows on ABC beginning numerically with, My Hero, Zero.

Name both series. (2 points each)

Bonanza
Sesame Street

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

1981

An award is given out periodically by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Governors Awards ceremonies to "Creative producers, whose bodies of work reflect a consistently high quality of motion picture production." In 1981 the award went to a film icon most notable as the producer of many of the James Bond films.

Name the award and the recipient. (2 points each)



ACTORS & LINES

1956

"So let it be written, so let it be done."

Name the actor and movie for two points each.

Charlton Heston
The Ten Commandments

Bonus: Name the character speaking the line. (2 points)

Moses

LOVE & MARRIAGE

1960

This couple's marriage, beginning in 1960, lasted seven years and the union produced a son named Dodd Mitchell Cassotto.

Name them for two points each.

Bonus: Name the 2004 biopic about them.

Extra bonus: Name the actor and actress who portrayed them

WINNERS & LOSERS

1980s

The breakup of the Bell System became effective on Jan 1, 1984. One company was, at the time, the sole provider of telephone service throughout most of the United States. It was ordered to split up into seven different companies to break the monopoly.

What was the name of the (losing) "monopolistic" company (still around, by the way)? (2 points)

AT&T

What nickname was given collectively to the (winning) seven independent Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs)? (2 points)

Baby Bells

Total points: 28
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Re: Decades '15 - Grand Finale, Part 1

#10 Post by triviawayne » Thu Oct 15, 2015 11:22 am

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coming & going

Bonanza
Schoolhouse Rock

Awards & Achievements

Lifetime Achievement Award
Albert "Cubby" Broccoli


Actors & Lines

Charlton Heston, Ben Hur

Love & Marriage

Johnny & June Carter Cash
Walk the Line

Juquain Phoenix & Reese Witherspoon

Winners & Losers

AT&T (name still around, not the company, it's a different company)

Baby Bells

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Re: Decades '15 - Grand Finale, Part 1

#11 Post by Bob78164 » Thu Oct 15, 2015 12:16 pm

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COMING & GOING

1973

A popular TV western ended after a 14-year run on NBC. Meanwhile, a popular series of educational short films began airing during Saturday morning kid shows on ABC beginning numerically with, My Hero, Zero.

Name both series. (2 points each) Bonanza and Schoolhouse Rock


AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

1981

An award is given out periodically by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Governors Awards ceremonies to "Creative producers, whose bodies of work reflect a consistently high quality of motion picture production." In 1981 the award went to a film icon most notable as the producer of many of the James Bond films.

Name the award and the recipient. (2 points each) The Thalberg Award, going to Albert Broccoli



ACTORS & LINES

1956

"So let it be written, so let it be done."

Name the actor and movie for two points each. Yul Brynner in The Ten Commandments

Bonus: Name the character speaking the line. (2 points) Ramses



LOVE & MARRIAGE

1960

This couple's marriage, beginning in 1960, lasted seven years and the union produced a son named Dodd Mitchell Cassotto.

Name them for two points each. Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor

Bonus: Name the 2004 biopic about them.

Extra bonus: Name the actor and actress who portrayed them



WINNERS & LOSERS

1980s

The breakup of the Bell System became effective on Jan 1, 1984. One company was, at the time, the sole provider of telephone service throughout most of the United States. It was ordered to split up into seven different companies to break the monopoly.

What was the name of the (losing) "monopolistic" company (still around, by the way)? (2 points) AT&T

What nickname was given collectively to the (winning) seven independent Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs)? (2 points) Baby Bells
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Re: Decades '15 - Grand Finale, Part 1

#12 Post by Bob78164 » Thu Oct 15, 2015 12:20 pm

BackInTex wrote:
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COMING & GOING

1973

A popular TV western ended after a 14-year run on NBC. Meanwhile, a popular series of educational short films began airing during Saturday morning kid shows on ABC beginning numerically with, My Hero, Zero.

Name both series. (2 points each)
Hmmm....Gunsmoke or Bonanza...Gunsmoke or Bonanza.....I'm thinking Gunsmoke was on more than 14 years.....but don't think Bonanza was on that early (i.e. late 50's)....

Bonanza
School House Rocks

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

1981

An award is given out periodically by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Governors Awards ceremonies to "Creative producers, whose bodies of work reflect a consistently high quality of motion picture production." In 1981 the award went to a film icon most notable as the producer of many of the James Bond films.

Name the award and the recipient. (2 points each)
Oscar Participation Award
Broccoli



ACTORS & LINES

1956

"So let it be written, so let it be done."

Name the actor and movie for two points each.
Charlton Heston
Exodus
Bonus: Name the character speaking the line. (2 points)
Moses


LOVE & MARRIAGE

1960

This couple's marriage, beginning in 1960, lasted seven years and the union produced a son named Dodd Mitchell Cassotto.

Not a clue. So I list the only movie I can think of about a couple that was married, but not long. And I never saw it so I don't know who played the roles, but I will guess a couple of names.

Name them for two points each.
Ike Turner
Tina Turner

Bonus: Name the 2004 biopic about them.
What's love got to do with it
Extra bonus: Name the actor and actress who portrayed them
Jamie Foxx
Jennifer Hudson



WINNERS & LOSERS

1980s

The breakup of the Bell System became effective on Jan 1, 1984. One company was, at the time, the sole provider of telephone service throughout most of the United States. It was ordered to split up into seven different companies to break the monopoly.

What was the name of the (losing) "monopolistic" company (still around, by the way)? (2 points)
AT&T
What nickname was given collectively to the (winning) seven independent Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs)? (2 points)
Baby Bells

Total points: 28
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Definitely not Gunsmoke, which aired on CBS and lasted 20 years. Until recently James Arness retained a share of the record for the most seasons playing the same live-action character on series television. Kelsey Grammer tied the record. Who broke it?
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Re: Decades '15 - Grand Finale, Part 1

#13 Post by T_Bone0806 » Thu Oct 15, 2015 2:25 pm

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I Love Decades!

Only two days left, so get those points while you can.


COMING & GOING

1973

A popular TV western ended after a 14-year run on NBC. Meanwhile, a popular series of educational short films began airing during Saturday morning kid shows on ABC beginning numerically with, My Hero, Zero.

Name both series. (2 points each)

Bonanza/Schoolhouse Rock


AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

1981

An award is given out periodically by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Governors Awards ceremonies to "Creative producers, whose bodies of work reflect a consistently high quality of motion picture production." In 1981 the award went to a film icon most notable as the producer of many of the James Bond films.

Name the award and the recipient. (2 points each)


Irving Thalberg Award/Albert "Cubby" Broccoli



ACTORS & LINES

1956

"So let it be written, so let it be done."

Name the actor and movie for two points each.

Yul Brynner/The Ten Commandments....but it sounds like Captain Picard's inspiration for "make it so"


Bonus: Name the character speaking the line. (2 points)

The Pharoah...Ramses.


LOVE & MARRIAGE

1960

This couple's marriage, beginning in 1960, lasted seven years and the union produced a son named Dodd Mitchell Cassotto.

Name them for two points each.

Bobby Darin and Sandra Dee


Bonus: Name the 2004 biopic about them.

Beyond The Sea


Extra bonus: Name the actor and actress who portrayed them

Kevin Spacey/Kate Bosworth



WINNERS & LOSERS

1980s

The breakup of the Bell System became effective on Jan 1, 1984. One company was, at the time, the sole provider of telephone service throughout most of the United States. It was ordered to split up into seven different companies to break the monopoly.

What was the name of the (losing) "monopolistic" company (still around, by the way)? (2 points)

AT&T


What nickname was given collectively to the (winning) seven independent Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs)? (2 points)

Big Brother and the On-Holding Companies


Total points: 28
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#14 Post by jarnon » Thu Oct 15, 2015 4:32 pm

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COMING & GOING

1973

A popular TV western ended after a 14-year run on NBC. Meanwhile, a popular series of educational short films began airing during Saturday morning kid shows on ABC beginning numerically with, My Hero, Zero.

Name both series. (2 points each) Bonanza


AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

1981

An award is given out periodically by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Governors Awards ceremonies to "Creative producers, whose bodies of work reflect a consistently high quality of motion picture production." In 1981 the award went to a film icon most notable as the producer of many of the James Bond films.

Name the award and the recipient. (2 points each) Irving Thalberg Award


ACTORS & LINES

1956

"So let it be written, so let it be done."

Name the actor and movie for two points each. Yul Brynner, The Ten Commandments

Bonus: Name the character speaking the line. (2 points) Ramses


LOVE & MARRIAGE

1960

This couple's marriage, beginning in 1960, lasted seven years and the union produced a son named Dodd Mitchell Cassotto.

Name them for two points each.

Bonus: Name the 2004 biopic about them.

Extra bonus: Name the actor and actress who portrayed them


WINNERS & LOSERS

1980s

The breakup of the Bell System became effective on Jan 1, 1984. One company was, at the time, the sole provider of telephone service throughout most of the United States. It was ordered to split up into seven different companies to break the monopoly.

What was the name of the (losing) "monopolistic" company (still around, by the way)? (2 points) American Telephone and Telegraph

What nickname was given collectively to the (winning) seven independent Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs)? (2 points) Baby Bells
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Re: Decades '15 - Grand Finale, Part 1

#15 Post by mikehardware » Thu Oct 15, 2015 5:25 pm

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Name both series. (2 points each) Bonanza, School House Rock

Name the actor and movie for two points each. Yul Brenner, 10 Commandments

Bonus: Name the character speaking the line. (2 points) Pharaoh

What was the name of the (losing) "monopolistic" company (still around, by the way)? (2 points) AT&T

What nickname was given collectively to the (winning) seven independent Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs)? (2 points) Baby Bells

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#16 Post by MarleysGh0st » Thu Oct 15, 2015 5:42 pm

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1973

A popular TV western ended after a 14-year run on NBC. Meanwhile, a popular series of educational short films began airing during Saturday morning kid shows on ABC beginning numerically with, My Hero, Zero.

Name both series. (2 points each) Bonanza



ACTORS & LINES

1956

"So let it be written, so let it be done."

Name the actor and movie for two points each. Yul Brynner, The Ten Commandments

Bonus: Name the character speaking the line. (2 points) Ramses




WINNERS & LOSERS

1980s

The breakup of the Bell System became effective on Jan 1, 1984. One company was, at the time, the sole provider of telephone service throughout most of the United States. It was ordered to split up into seven different companies to break the monopoly.

What was the name of the (losing) "monopolistic" company (still around, by the way)? (2 points) AT&T

What nickname was given collectively to the (winning) seven independent Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs)? (2 points) The Baby Bells

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#17 Post by kroxquo » Thu Oct 15, 2015 5:57 pm

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COMING & GOING

1973

A popular TV western ended after a 14-year run on NBC. Meanwhile, a popular series of educational short films began airing during Saturday morning kid shows on ABC beginning numerically with, My Hero, Zero.

Name both series. (2 points each) Bonanza, Schoolhouse Rock


AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

1981

An award is given out periodically by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Governors Awards ceremonies to "Creative producers, whose bodies of work reflect a consistently high quality of motion picture production." In 1981 the award went to a film icon most notable as the producer of many of the James Bond films.

Name the award and the recipient. (2 points each) Cubby Broccoli



ACTORS & LINES

1956

"So let it be written, so let it be done." Yul Brynner in The Ten Commandments

Name the actor and movie for two points each.

Bonus: Name the character speaking the line. (2 points) Ramses



LOVE & MARRIAGE

1960

This couple's marriage, beginning in 1960, lasted seven years and the union produced a son named Dodd Mitchell Cassotto.

Name them for two points each.

Bonus: Name the 2004 biopic about them.

Extra bonus: Name the actor and actress who portrayed them



WINNERS & LOSERS

1980s

The breakup of the Bell System became effective on Jan 1, 1984. One company was, at the time, the sole provider of telephone service throughout most of the United States. It was ordered to split up into seven different companies to break the monopoly.

What was the name of the (losing) "monopolistic" company (still around, by the way)? (2 points) At & T

What nickname was given collectively to the (winning) seven independent Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs)? (2 points) Baby Bells


Total points: 28
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Re: Decades '15 - Grand Finale, Part 1

#18 Post by mellytu74 » Thu Oct 15, 2015 7:46 pm

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COMING & GOING

1973

A popular TV western ended after a 14-year run on NBC. Meanwhile, a popular series of educational short films began airing during Saturday morning kid shows on ABC beginning numerically with, My Hero, Zero.

Name both series. (2 points each)
BONANZA
SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK



AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

1981

An award is given out periodically by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Governors Awards ceremonies to "Creative producers, whose bodies of work reflect a consistently high quality of motion picture production." In 1981 the award went to a film icon most notable as the producer of many of the James Bond films.

Name the award and the recipient. (2 points each)
IRVING THALBERG
CUBBY BROCCOLI



ACTORS & LINES

1956

"So let it be written, so let it be done."

Name the actor and movie for two points each.
Bonus: Name the character speaking the line. (2 points)

YUL BRYNNER
TEN COMMANDMENTS
RAMSES



LOVE & MARRIAGE

1960

This couple's marriage, beginning in 1960, lasted seven years and the union produced a son named Dodd Mitchell Cassotto.

Name them for two points each.
Bonus: Name the 2004 biopic about them.
Extra bonus: Name the actor and actress who portrayed them

SANDRA DEE AND BOBBY DARIN
BEYOND THE SEA
KEVIN SPACEY AND KATE BECKINSALE


WINNERS & LOSERS

1980s

The breakup of the Bell System became effective on Jan 1, 1984. One company was, at the time, the sole provider of telephone service throughout most of the United States. It was ordered to split up into seven different companies to break the monopoly.

What was the name of the (losing) "monopolistic" company (still around, by the way)? (2 points)
What nickname was given collectively to the (winning) seven independent Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs)? (2 points)

AT&T(AMERICAN TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH)/MA BELL
BABY BELLS

Total points: 28

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Re: Decades '15 - Grand Finale, Part 1

#19 Post by Pastor Fireball » Thu Oct 15, 2015 7:55 pm

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COMING & GOING
A popular TV western ended after a 14-year run on NBC. Meanwhile, a popular series of educational short films began airing during Saturday morning kid shows on ABC beginning numerically with, My Hero, Zero.
Name both series. (2 points each) -- Bonanza and School House Rock
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
An award is given out periodically by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Governors Awards ceremonies to "Creative producers, whose bodies of work reflect a consistently high quality of motion picture production." In 1981 the award went to a film icon most notable as the producer of many of the James Bond films.
Name the award and the recipient. (2 points each) -- Irving Thalberg Award and Albert Broccoli
ACTORS & LINES
"So let it be written, so let it be done."
Name the actor and movie for two points each. -- Charlton Heston, The Ten Commandments
Bonus: Name the character speaking the line. (2 points) -- Moses
WINNERS & LOSERS
The breakup of the Bell System became effective on Jan 1, 1984. One company was, at the time, the sole provider of telephone service throughout most of the United States. It was ordered to split up into seven different companies to break the monopoly.
What was the name of the (losing) "monopolistic" company (still around, by the way)? (2 points) -- AT&T
What nickname was given collectively to the (winning) seven independent Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs)? (2 points) -- Baby Bells
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Re: Decades '15 - Grand Finale, Part 1

#20 Post by elwoodblues » Thu Oct 15, 2015 8:00 pm

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I Love Decades!

Only two days left, so get those points while you can.


COMING & GOING

1973

A popular TV western ended after a 14-year run on NBC. Meanwhile, a popular series of educational short films began airing during Saturday morning kid shows on ABC beginning numerically with, My Hero, Zero.

Name both series. (2 points each)

Bonanza and Schoolhouse Rock

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

1981

An award is given out periodically by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Governors Awards ceremonies to "Creative producers, whose bodies of work reflect a consistently high quality of motion picture production." In 1981 the award went to a film icon most notable as the producer of many of the James Bond films.

Name the award and the recipient. (2 points each)



ACTORS & LINES

1956

"So let it be written, so let it be done."

Name the actor and movie for two points each.

Yul Brynner in The Ten Commandments

Bonus: Name the character speaking the line. (2 points)

Rameses?


LOVE & MARRIAGE

1960

This couple's marriage, beginning in 1960, lasted seven years and the union produced a son named Dodd Mitchell Cassotto.

Name them for two points each.

Bonus: Name the 2004 biopic about them.

Extra bonus: Name the actor and actress who portrayed them



WINNERS & LOSERS

1980s

The breakup of the Bell System became effective on Jan 1, 1984. One company was, at the time, the sole provider of telephone service throughout most of the United States. It was ordered to split up into seven different companies to break the monopoly.

What was the name of the (losing) "monopolistic" company (still around, by the way)? (2 points)

AT&T

What nickname was given collectively to the (winning) seven independent Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs)? (2 points)

Baby Bells

Total points: 28

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Re: Decades '15 - Grand Finale, Part 1

#21 Post by Estonut » Fri Oct 16, 2015 1:43 am

I Love Decades!
I Love Decades!

Only two days left, so get those points while you can.


COMING & GOING

1973

A popular TV western ended after a 14-year run on NBC. Meanwhile, a popular series of educational short films began airing during Saturday morning kid shows on ABC beginning numerically with, My Hero, Zero.

Name both series. (2 points each) Bonanza and Schoolhouse Rock


AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

1981

An award is given out periodically by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Governors Awards ceremonies to "Creative producers, whose bodies of work reflect a consistently high quality of motion picture production." In 1981 the award went to a film icon most notable as the producer of many of the James Bond films.

Name the award and the recipient. (2 points each) Irving G. Thalberg and Chubby :) Broccoli



ACTORS & LINES

1956

"So let it be written, so let it be done."

Name the actor and movie for two points each. Charlton Heston in The Ten Commandments

Bonus: Name the character speaking the line. (2 points) Moses



LOVE & MARRIAGE

1960

This couple's marriage, beginning in 1960, lasted seven years and the union produced a son named Dodd Mitchell Cassotto.

Name them for two points each. Bobby Darin and Sandra Dee

Bonus: Name the 2004 biopic about them. Beyond the Sea

Extra bonus: Name the actor and actress who portrayed them Kevin Spacey and Diane Kruger



WINNERS & LOSERS

1980s

The breakup of the Bell System became effective on Jan 1, 1984. One company was, at the time, the sole provider of telephone service throughout most of the United States. It was ordered to split up into seven different companies to break the monopoly.

What was the name of the (losing) "monopolistic" company (still around, by the way)? (2 points) AT&T

What nickname was given collectively to the (winning) seven independent Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs)? (2 points) Baby Bells


Total points: 28
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Re: Decades '15 - Grand Finale, Part 1

#22 Post by Vandal » Mon Oct 19, 2015 8:44 pm

Answers and points:



COMING & GOING

1973

A popular TV western ended after a 14-year run on NBC. Meanwhile, a popular series of educational short films began airing during Saturday morning kid shows on ABC beginning numerically with, My Hero, Zero.

Name both series. (2 points each)

Bonanza and Schoolhouse Rock

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

1981

An award is given out periodically by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Governors Awards ceremonies to "Creative producers, whose bodies of work reflect a consistently high quality of motion picture production." In 1981 the award went to a film icon most notable as the producer of many of the James Bond films.

Name the award and the recipient. (2 points each)

The Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award
Albert R. "Cubby" Broccoli


ACTORS & LINES

1956

"So let it be written, so let it be done."

Name the actor and movie for two points each.

Bonus: Name the character speaking the line. (2 points)

Yul Brynner
The Ten Commandments
Ramses


LOVE & MARRIAGE

1960

This couple's marriage, beginning in 1960, lasted seven years and the union produced a son named Dodd Mitchell Cassotto.

Name them for two points each.

Bonus: Name the 2004 biopic about them.

Extra bonus: Name the actor and actress who portrayed them

Bobby Darin and Sandra Dee
Beyond the Sea
Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth



WINNERS & LOSERS

1980s

The breakup of the Bell System became effective on Jan 1, 1984. One company was, at the time, the sole provider of telephone service throughout most of the United States. It was ordered to split up into seven different companies to break the monopoly.

What was the name of the (losing) "monopolistic" company (still around, by the way)? (2 points)

What nickname was given collectively to the (winning) seven independent Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs)? (2 points)

AT&T
Baby bells




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melly ~~ 26
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BobJ ~~ 22
tangredi ~~ 18
Bob#s ~~ 18
krox ~~ 16
plasticene ~~ 14
elwood ~~ 14
jarnon ~~ 14
fireball ~~ 12
mikehardware ~~ 12
marley ~~ 12
triviawayne ~~ 10
BiT ~~ 10
catfish ~~ 8
sprots ~~ 8
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