Day 5
I Love the 50s
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts)
Name the genius. (2 pts)
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts)
Name the loser. (2 pts)
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts)
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts)
Name the movie. (2 pts)
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
Total points available: 18
Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
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Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
SPOILER SPACE
Day 5
I Love the 50s
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts) AMC
Name the genius. (2 pts)
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts) Imitation Game
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts) Brooklyn Dodgers
Name the loser. (2 pts) New York Yankees
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts) Joe Black
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts) Ernest Borgnine
Name the movie. (2 pts) Marty
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts) Paddy Chaevsky
Total points available: 18
Day 5
I Love the 50s
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts) AMC
Name the genius. (2 pts)
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts) Imitation Game
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts) Brooklyn Dodgers
Name the loser. (2 pts) New York Yankees
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts) Joe Black
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts) Ernest Borgnine
Name the movie. (2 pts) Marty
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts) Paddy Chaevsky
Total points available: 18
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Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
Day 5
I Love the 50s
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts)
American Motors Corp (AMC)
Name the genius. (2 pts)
Touring
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
The Imitation Game
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts)
Dodgers
Name the loser. (2 pts)
Yankees
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts)
Mantle
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts)
James Dean
Name the movie. (2 pts)
Rebel without a cause
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
Kubrick
Total points available: 18
I Love the 50s
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts)
American Motors Corp (AMC)
Name the genius. (2 pts)
Touring
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
The Imitation Game
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts)
Dodgers
Name the loser. (2 pts)
Yankees
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts)
Mantle
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts)
James Dean
Name the movie. (2 pts)
Rebel without a cause
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
Kubrick
Total points available: 18
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War is where the government tells you who the bad guy is.
Revolution is when you decide that for yourself.
-- Benjamin Franklin (maybe)
~~ Thomas Jefferson
War is where the government tells you who the bad guy is.
Revolution is when you decide that for yourself.
-- Benjamin Franklin (maybe)
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Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
Spoiler
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts) - Studebaker?
Name the genius. (2 pts) - Bob Juch
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts) - Everybody's Cousin
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts) - Brooklyn Dodgers
Name the loser. (2 pts) - New York Yankees
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts) - Jackie Robinson?
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts) - Jacob Marley
Name the movie. (2 pts) - Postcards From the Edge
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts) - _TPTB_
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts) - Studebaker?
Name the genius. (2 pts) - Bob Juch
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts) - Everybody's Cousin
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts) - Brooklyn Dodgers
Name the loser. (2 pts) - New York Yankees
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts) - Jackie Robinson?
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts) - Jacob Marley
Name the movie. (2 pts) - Postcards From the Edge
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts) - _TPTB_
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Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
Spoiler
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts)
AMERICAN MOTORS
Name the genius. (2 pts)
ALAN TURING
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
THE IMITATION GAME
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts)
BROOKLYN DODGERS
Name the loser. (2 pts)
NEW YORK YANKEES
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts)
NO IDEA
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts)
ERNEST BORGNINE
Name the movie. (2 pts)
MARTY
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
PADDY CHAYEFSKY
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts)
AMERICAN MOTORS
Name the genius. (2 pts)
ALAN TURING
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
THE IMITATION GAME
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts)
BROOKLYN DODGERS
Name the loser. (2 pts)
NEW YORK YANKEES
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts)
NO IDEA
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts)
ERNEST BORGNINE
Name the movie. (2 pts)
MARTY
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
PADDY CHAYEFSKY
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Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts)
AMC
Name the genius. (2 pts)
Alan Turing
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
The Imitation Game
WINNERS & LOSERS
nope
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts)
Ernest Borgnine
Name the movie. (2 pts)
Marty
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
nope
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts)
AMC
Name the genius. (2 pts)
Alan Turing
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
The Imitation Game
WINNERS & LOSERS
nope
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts)
Ernest Borgnine
Name the movie. (2 pts)
Marty
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
nope
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mellytu74
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Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
Spoiler
I Love the 50s
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts)
AMERICAN MOTORS
Name the genius. (2 pts)
ALAN TURING?
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
NOPE
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts)
BROOKLYN DODGERS
Name the loser. (2 pts)
NEW YORK YANKEES
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts)
JOHNNY PODRES
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts)
ERNEST BORGNINE
Name the movie. (2 pts)
MARTY
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
PADDY CHAYEFSKY
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts)
AMERICAN MOTORS
Name the genius. (2 pts)
ALAN TURING?
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
NOPE
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts)
BROOKLYN DODGERS
Name the loser. (2 pts)
NEW YORK YANKEES
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts)
JOHNNY PODRES
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts)
ERNEST BORGNINE
Name the movie. (2 pts)
MARTY
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
PADDY CHAYEFSKY
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Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
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Day 5
I Love the 50s
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts)
AMC
Name the genius. (2 pts)
ALAN TURING
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
THE IMITATION GAME
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts)
BROOKLYN DODGERS
Name the loser. (2 pts)
YANKEES
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts)
DUKE SNIDER
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts)
ERNEST BORGNINE
Name the movie. (2 pts)
MARTY
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
ELIA KAZAN
Total points available: 18
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Day 5
I Love the 50s
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts)
AMC
Name the genius. (2 pts)
ALAN TURING
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
THE IMITATION GAME
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts)
BROOKLYN DODGERS
Name the loser. (2 pts)
YANKEES
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts)
DUKE SNIDER
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts)
ERNEST BORGNINE
Name the movie. (2 pts)
MARTY
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
ELIA KAZAN
Total points available: 18
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jarnon
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Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
Spoiler
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts) American Motors Corp.
Name the genius. (2 pts) Turing
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts) The Imitation Game
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts) Brooklyn Dodgers
Name the loser. (2 pts) N.Y. Yankees
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts)
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts) American Motors Corp.
Name the genius. (2 pts) Turing
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts) The Imitation Game
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts) Brooklyn Dodgers
Name the loser. (2 pts) N.Y. Yankees
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts)
Слава Україні!
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plasticene
- Posts: 1486
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Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
I Love the 50s!
Day 5
I Love the 50s
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts)
AMC
Name the genius. (2 pts)
ALAN TURING
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
THE IMITATION GAME
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts)
METS
Name the loser. (2 pts)
YANKEES
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts)
WILLIE MAYS
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts)
ERNEST BORGNINE
Name the movie. (2 pts)
MARTY
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
PADDY CHAYEFSKY
Total points available: 18
I Love the 50s
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts)
AMC
Name the genius. (2 pts)
ALAN TURING
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
THE IMITATION GAME
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts)
METS
Name the loser. (2 pts)
YANKEES
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts)
WILLIE MAYS
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts)
ERNEST BORGNINE
Name the movie. (2 pts)
MARTY
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
PADDY CHAYEFSKY
Total points available: 18
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andrewjackson
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Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
Day 5
I Love the 50s
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts) American Motors
Name the genius. (2 pts) Alan Turing
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts) The Imitation Game
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts) Brooklyn Dodgers
Name the loser. (2 pts) New York Yankees
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts) Jackie Robinson
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts) Ernest Borgnine
Name the movie. (2 pts) Marty
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts) I should know this but Nope.
Total points available: 18
I Love the 50s
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts) American Motors
Name the genius. (2 pts) Alan Turing
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts) The Imitation Game
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts) Brooklyn Dodgers
Name the loser. (2 pts) New York Yankees
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts) Jackie Robinson
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts) Ernest Borgnine
Name the movie. (2 pts) Marty
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts) I should know this but Nope.
Total points available: 18
No matter where you go, there you are.
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Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
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Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts)
Rambler
Name the genius. (2 pts)
Alan Turing
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
The Imitation Game
Name the winner. (2 pts)
Dodgers
Name the loser. (2 pts)
Yankees
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts)
Sandy Koufax
Name the actor. (2 pts)
Ernest Borgnine
Name the movie. (2 pts)
Marty
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
Clifford Odets
Rambler
Name the genius. (2 pts)
Alan Turing
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
The Imitation Game
Name the winner. (2 pts)
Dodgers
Name the loser. (2 pts)
Yankees
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts)
Sandy Koufax
Name the actor. (2 pts)
Ernest Borgnine
Name the movie. (2 pts)
Marty
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
Clifford Odets
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Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
Spoiler
Day 5
I Love the 50s
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts)
American Motors
Name the genius. (2 pts)
Alan Turing
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
The Imitation Game. Excellent movie and, no surprise here, excellent performance by Benedict Cumberbatch
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts)
Brooklyn Dodgers
Name the loser. (2 pts)
New York Yankees
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts)
rats. I KNEW you were gonna ask that..
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts)
Ernest Borgnine
Name the movie. (2 pts)
Marty
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
Paddy Cheyefsky (sp?)
Total points available: 18
I Love the 50s
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts)
American Motors
Name the genius. (2 pts)
Alan Turing
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
The Imitation Game. Excellent movie and, no surprise here, excellent performance by Benedict Cumberbatch
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts)
Brooklyn Dodgers
Name the loser. (2 pts)
New York Yankees
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts)
rats. I KNEW you were gonna ask that..
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts)
Ernest Borgnine
Name the movie. (2 pts)
Marty
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
Paddy Cheyefsky (sp?)
Total points available: 18
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Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
Spoiler
Day 5
I Love the 50s
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts)
Name the genius. (2 pts)
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts) Brooklyn Dodgers
Name the loser. (2 pts) New York Yankees
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts) I'll guess Peewee Reese
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts) I'll guess James Dean
Name the movie. (2 pts) Rebel Without A Cause
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
Total points available: 18
I Love the 50s
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts)
Name the genius. (2 pts)
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts) Brooklyn Dodgers
Name the loser. (2 pts) New York Yankees
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts) I'll guess Peewee Reese
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts) I'll guess James Dean
Name the movie. (2 pts) Rebel Without A Cause
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
Total points available: 18
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Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
Spoiler
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts)
AMC
Name the genius. (2 pts)
Alan Turing
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts)
The Brooklyn Dodgers?
Name the loser. (2 pts)
The New York Yankees
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts)
Mickey Mantle?
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts)
Ernest Borgnine
Name the movie. (2 pts)
Marty
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts)
AMC
Name the genius. (2 pts)
Alan Turing
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts)
The Brooklyn Dodgers?
Name the loser. (2 pts)
The New York Yankees
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts)
Mickey Mantle?
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts)
Ernest Borgnine
Name the movie. (2 pts)
Marty
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
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Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
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Ernest Borgnine, Marty.
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Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
I Love the 50s!
Day 5
I Love the 50s
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts)
American Motors (AMC)
Name the genius. (2 pts)
Alan Turing
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
The Imitation Game
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts)
Brooklyn Dodgers
Name the loser. (2 pts)
New York Yankees
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts)
Not JR, it was some pitcher
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts)
Dunno
Name the movie. (2 pts)
Dunno
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
Dunno
Total points available: 18
I Love the 50s
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts)
American Motors (AMC)
Name the genius. (2 pts)
Alan Turing
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
The Imitation Game
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts)
Brooklyn Dodgers
Name the loser. (2 pts)
New York Yankees
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts)
Not JR, it was some pitcher
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts)
Dunno
Name the movie. (2 pts)
Dunno
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
Dunno
Total points available: 18
A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five.
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Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
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I Love the 50s! wrote:Day 5
I Love the 50s
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts) American Motors.
Name the genius. (2 pts) Alan Turing
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts) Dunno, missed this item. I read someplace that he killed himself because of the stress in his life brought about by being gay.
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts) Brooklyn Dodgers
Name the loser. (2 pts) NY Yankees
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts)
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts) Ernest Borgnine
Name the movie. (2 pts) Marty
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
Total points available: 18
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-- America would be a better place if leaders would do more long-term thinking. -- Wilma Mankiller
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Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
This should be before my time. But it's baseball.
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts) American Motors
Name the genius. (2 pts) Alan Turing
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts) The Imitation Game
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts) The Brooklyn Dodgers
Name the loser. (2 pts) The New York Yankees
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts) Pee Wee Reese
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts) Ernest Borgnine
Name the movie. (2 pts) Marty
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
Total points available: 18
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts) American Motors
Name the genius. (2 pts) Alan Turing
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts) The Imitation Game
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts) The Brooklyn Dodgers
Name the loser. (2 pts) The New York Yankees
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts) Pee Wee Reese
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts) Ernest Borgnine
Name the movie. (2 pts) Marty
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
Total points available: 18
"Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear." Thomas Jefferson
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Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
Spoiler
Day 5
I Love the 50s
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts)
American Motors Corporation
Name the genius. (2 pts)
Alan Turing
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
The Imitation Game
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts)
NY Dodgers
Name the loser. (2 pts)
NY Yankees
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts)
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts)
Ernest Bougnine
Name the movie. (2 pts)
Marty
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
Paddy Chavesky
I Love the 50s
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts)
American Motors Corporation
Name the genius. (2 pts)
Alan Turing
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
The Imitation Game
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts)
NY Dodgers
Name the loser. (2 pts)
NY Yankees
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts)
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts)
Ernest Bougnine
Name the movie. (2 pts)
Marty
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
Paddy Chavesky
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Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
Spoiler
Coming & Going
AMC (not so much defunct as bought by Crysler...which I guess fits the definition of defunct)
turing
A Beautiful Mind
Winners & Losers
Brooklyn Dodgers
New York Yankees
Duke Snider
Actors & Lines
nope
nope
nope
AMC (not so much defunct as bought by Crysler...which I guess fits the definition of defunct)
turing
A Beautiful Mind
Winners & Losers
Brooklyn Dodgers
New York Yankees
Duke Snider
Actors & Lines
nope
nope
nope
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Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
I Love the 50s!
Day 5
I Love the 50s
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts)
AMC -- wouldn't have had that guess without the clue.
Name the genius. (2 pts)
Alan Turing
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
The Imitation Game
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts)
Brooklyn Dodgers
Name the loser. (2 pts)
New York Yankees
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts)
Gil Hodges
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts)
Ernest Borgnine
Name the movie. (2 pts)
Marty
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
Paddy Chayefsky
Total points available: 18
I Love the 50s
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts)
AMC -- wouldn't have had that guess without the clue.
Name the genius. (2 pts)
Alan Turing
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
The Imitation Game
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts)
Brooklyn Dodgers
Name the loser. (2 pts)
New York Yankees
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts)
Gil Hodges
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts)
Ernest Borgnine
Name the movie. (2 pts)
Marty
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
Paddy Chayefsky
Total points available: 18
For a successful technology, reality must take precedence over public relations, for Nature cannot be fooled. -- Richard Feynman
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Re: Decades '16 - Day 5 - I Love the 50s!
Answers and points:
I Love the 50s
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts)
Name the genius. (2 pts)
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
American Motors Corporation
Alan Turing
The Imitation Game
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts)
Name the loser. (2 pts)
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts)
Brooklyn Dodgers
NY Yankees
Johnny Podres
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts)
Name the movie. (2 pts)
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
Marty
Ernest Borgnine
Paddy Cheyevsky
points:
melly ~~ 16
plasticene ~~ 16
frogman ~~ 16
tbone ~~ 16
tangredi ~~ 16
tlitf ~~ 14
mkkelley ~~ 14
AJ ~~ 14
krox ~~ 14
Bob#s ~~ 14
catfish ~~ 12
marley ~~ 12
sprots ~~ 12
esto ~~ 10
fireball ~~ 10
jarnon ~~ 10
BiT ~~ 10
triviawayne ~~ 6
elwood ~~ 4
hotseat ~~ 4
lb ~~ 4
I Love the 50s
COMING & GOING
1954
In January, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form a new company capable of challenging the "Big Three" (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) as an equal. Later that year, the man widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence died.
Name the upstart car company (they went defunct in the late 80s). (2 pts)
Name the genius. (2 pts)
Bonus: Name the biopic abut the genius released recently. (2 pts)
American Motors Corporation
Alan Turing
The Imitation Game
WINNERS & LOSERS
In 1955, "next year" finally arrived when a MLB team defeated their nemesis on the diamond to win the World Series.
Name the winner. (2 pts)
Name the loser. (2 pts)
Name the youthful MVP of the series. (2 pts)
Brooklyn Dodgers
NY Yankees
Johnny Podres
ACTORS & LINES
1955
"Ma, whaddaya want from me? Whaddaya want from me? I'm miserable enough as it is. All right, so I'll go to the Stardust Ballroom. I'll put on a blue suit, and I'll go. And you know what I'm gonna get for my trouble? Heartache. A big night of heartache."
Name the actor. (2 pts)
Name the movie. (2 pts)
Name the screenwriter. (2 pts)
Marty
Ernest Borgnine
Paddy Cheyevsky
points:
melly ~~ 16
plasticene ~~ 16
frogman ~~ 16
tbone ~~ 16
tangredi ~~ 16
tlitf ~~ 14
mkkelley ~~ 14
AJ ~~ 14
krox ~~ 14
Bob#s ~~ 14
catfish ~~ 12
marley ~~ 12
sprots ~~ 12
esto ~~ 10
fireball ~~ 10
jarnon ~~ 10
BiT ~~ 10
triviawayne ~~ 6
elwood ~~ 4
hotseat ~~ 4
lb ~~ 4
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