Friday Funday Trivia: 1980s #1 Songs From the Movies

 

For this week's FFT, I've included 3 montages containing 15 photos/scenes from 1980s movies, all of which included a song which reached the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 during the 1980s.  You have to correctly identify the #1 song. Just the song title will suffice; you do not have to provide the name of the recording artist. Although it's not a foolproof strategy, just give the name of the movie if you're not sure of the song title. You never know, the movie and the song title could be one in the same. 

To enlarge the montages, click on them.  Below the montages are the point values for each photo (40 pts total). Please note that there are no bonus questions this week. 

 
If you are a Friday Funday Trivia virgin about to be touched for the very first time, please read the following rules before playing:

* The game is pub style so looking up the answers, using friends/family/co-workers, etc. for help,  is not allowed.

* If you are the only player to correctly identify a photo/photo set, you earn 5 bonus points. The first player to submit their final answers to me will earn 2 bonus points.

* Please do not post your answers in the comments section. Instead, send them to ultfan@gmail.com no later than Sunday night (6/2) at 11:59 PM EST. The answers will be posted on Monday, June 3rd.

Not an official rule: If you have no clue, feel free to come up with an intentionally funny answer. Although you won't get credit for a correct answer, you'll get a thumbs up from me for originality,execution, and showmanship. What can I say, I love to be entertained and I'll take it any way I can get it!

Have fun and good luck!

 1-5

1. 2 pts

2. 2 pts

3. 2 pts
4. 2 pts  
5. 2 pts

6-10

6. 3 pts

7. 2 pts

8. 2 pts

9. 2 pts

10. 4 pts

11-15

11. 3 pts

12. 4 pts

13.  2 pts

14.  2 pts

15. 6 pts

Answers to Friday Funday Trivia: Before They Were On SNL

 

Before getting to the answers, here are the names of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers this week. 

1st place- Becky: 58 pts... superb job!

2nd place- David  and Teresa: 49 pts each

3rd place- Jon: 46 pts

Congratulations to those who made it to the podium and thanks to everyone who played.

 1-5

1. 2 pts- John Belushi 

2. 2 pts- Tina Fey

3. 2 pts- Chris Rock-  In a  1991 sketch which featured this performer as militant talk show host Nat X, Kevin Bacon appeared as what rapper?  2 bonus pts- Vanilla Ice
4. 2 pts- Adam Sandler
5. 2 pts- Maya Rudolph- On a 2004 episode in which Janet Jackson was the host and musical guest, the performer above played two characters in one skit... which was a spoof of what 70s sitcom? 2 bonus pts. Good Times. 1 bonus pt each if you can also name the two characters she played in the skit. Maya played Thelma and Willona. 

When Maya pulled double duty in the Good Times skit, it was yet another example of her tremendous talent. Unfortunately, it also put a spotlight on a problem that's plagued SNL for years... it's lack of ethnic diversity. The preceding commentary was brought to you courtesy of the National Federation of Soapbox Makers.

6-10

6. 3 pts- Chris Farley

7. 2 pts- Dana Carvey Enid Strict, the above performer's pious talk show host character, is better known as The __ __. 2 bonus pts- The Church Lady

8. 2 pts- Bill Murray

9. 2 pts- Kristen Wiig- On the above performer's final SNL appearance as a regular in 2012, what rock legend was the host and musical guest? 3 bonus pts- Mick Jagger

10. 4 pts- Al Franken

11-15

11. 3 pts- Ben Stiller

12. 4 pts- Harry Shearer

13.  2 pts- Amy Poehler

14.  2 pts- Eddie Murphy- On December 11, 1982, this performer became the only SNL cast member to do what while still a regular? 4 bonus pts- Eddie hosted the show (filling in for an ill Nick Nolte)

15. 6 pts- Robert Downey Jr.- Robert was a regular on SNL from 1985-1986. Becky was the only player to get this correct.

Friday Funday Trivia: Before They Were On SNL

 

For this week's FFT, I've included 3 montages containing 15 photos of performers before they became regulars on SNL.  You have to correctly identify the performer. 

To enlarge the montages, click on them.  Below the montages are the point values for each photo (40 pts total). Along with the values for each photo, there are 5 bonus questions as well totaling 15 pts.

 
If you are a Friday Funday Trivia virgin about to be touched for the very first time, please read the following rules before playing:

* The game is pub style so looking up the answers, using friends/family/co-workers, etc. for help,  is not allowed.

* If you are the only player to correctly identify a photo/photo set, you earn 5 bonus points. The first player to submit their final answers to me will earn 2 bonus points.

* Please do not post your answers in the comments section. Instead, send them to ultfan@gmail.com no later than Sunday night (5/19) at 11:59 PM EST. The answers will be posted on Monday, May 20th.

Not an official rule: If you have no clue, feel free to come up with an intentionally funny answer. Although you won't get credit for a correct answer, you'll get a thumbs up from me for originality,execution, and showmanship. What can I say, I love to be entertained and I'll take it any way I can get it!

Have fun and good luck!

 1-5

1. 2 pts

2. 2 pts

3. 2 pts- In a 1991 SNL sketch which featured this performer as militant talk show host Nat X, Kevin Bacon appeared as what rapper?  2 bonus pts
4. 2 pts
5. 2 pts- On a 2004 episode of SNL in which Janet Jackson was the host and musical guest, the performer above played two characters in a skit which was a spoof of what 70s sitcom? 2 bonus pts... 1 bonus pt each if you can also name the two characters she played in the skit. 

6-10

6. 3 pts

7. 2 pts- Enid Strict, the above performer's pious talk show host character, is better known as The __ __. 2 bonus pts

8. 2 pts

9. 2 pts- On the above performer's final SNL appearance as a regular in 2012, what rock legend was the host and musical guest? 3 bonus pts 

10. 4 pts

11-15

11. 3 pts

12. 4 pts

13.  2 pts

14.  2 pts- On December 11, 1982, this performer became the only SNL cast member to do what while still a regular? 4 bonus pts

15. 6 pts

The Retro Mix Playlist for 5/11/13

Show theme: 65th birthday tribute to Steve Winwood


6 pm hour

Gimme Some Lovin’- The Spencer Davis Group
Here We Go ‘Round the Mulberry Bush- Traffic
Keep on Running- The Spencer Davis Group
Stranger to Himself- Traffic
Dimples- The Spencer Davis Group
Coloured Rain- Traffic
Can’t Find My Way Home- Blind Faith
Winner/Loser- Stomu Yamashta’s Go
I’m a Man- The Spencer Davis Group

In Concert:
Under My Thumb- Blind Faith (rec. live at London’s Hyde Park on 6/7/69)

Paper Sun- Traffic
Smiling Phases- Traffic
Every Little Bit Hurts- The Spencer Davis Group
Sea of Joy- Blind Faith
I Can’t Stand It- The Spencer Davis Group

7 pm hour

Dear Mr. Fantasy- Traffic
Crossroads- Eric Clapton & the Powerhouse
Presence of the Lord- Blind Faith
Something New- Traffic
Sleeping in the Ground- Blind Faith
Strong Love- The Spencer Davis Group
While You See a Chance- Steve Winwood
Low Spark of High Heeled Boys- Traffic
No Face, No Name, No Number- Traffic
Arc of a Diver- Steve Winwood
Empty Pages-Traffic

8 pm hour

Higher Love- Steve Winwood
Shanghai Noodle Factory- Traffic
Talking Back to the Night- Steve Winwood
Back in the High Life Again- Steve Winwood
Freedom Rider- Traffic
Medicated Goo- Traffic
The Finer Things- Steve Winwood
Happy Vibes- Winwood/Kebaka/Amao
Don’t You Know What the Night Can Do- Steve Winwood
Holdin’ On- Steve Winwood
Somebody Help Me-The Spencer Davis Group
Roll With It- Steve Winwood

The Retro Mix Video of the Week: Dear Mr. Fantasy by Traffic

Answers to Friday Funday Trivia: Who's Your Mama, Pt. II

 

Before getting to the answers, here are the names of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers this week. The race for #1 was close and it came down to the bonus question for ID'ing the #1 quote. 

1st place- Michelle: 47 pts... excellent job!

2nd place- Teresa: 44 pts

3rd place- Pjazzy: 39 pts

Congratulations to those who made it to the podium and thanks to everyone who played.

 1-5

1. 2 pts- Lois Griffin A running theme throughout the series on which this character appears is that he wants to do what to his mother? 3 bonus pts- kill her

2. 2 pts- Roseanne Conner

3. 2 pts- Lily Munster
4. 2 pts- Edith Bunker
5. 2 pts- Clair Huxtable

6-10

6. 3 pts- Claire Dunphy, from the ABC series Modern Family

7. 2 pts- Miss Ellie Ewing, from the drama Dallas. Which Oscar-winning actress played this character's mother? 3 bonus pts- Donna Reed (who won the Best Supp. Actress Oscar for her role in From Here to Eternity) briefly replaced Barbara Bel Geddes for the 1984-1985 season.  Although an acclaimed actress, Barbara never won an Oscar. 

8. 2 pts- Lois Wilkerson (their last name was only revealed a couple of times over the course of the series)

9. 2 pts- Wilma Flinstone

10. 4 pts- Norma Bates from the A&E series Bates Motel

11-15

11. 3 pts- Harriet Winslow, from the sitcom Family Matters

12. 4 pts- Frankie Heck, from the ABC comedy The Middle

13.  2 pts- Sophia Petrillo. This character's mother often refers to her by what pet name? 4 bonus pts- Sophia often called Dorothy "Pussycat"

14.  2 pts- June Cleaver

15. 6 pts- Erica Kane. Before she went off to Sunnydale to slay vampires, Sarah Michelle Gellar originated the role of Erica Kane's long-lost daughter Kendall Hart on All My Children from 1993-1995. In her last year as a regular on the show, Sarah won a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series. On 9/21/2001 2011, during the final days of AMC's run on ABC, Sarah made a brief return to the series (which you can watch in the clip below). Her unnamed character even makes a reference to Sarah's most famous role.  

Friday Funday Trivia: Who's Your Mama Pt. II

 

For this week's FFT, I've included 3 montages containing 15 photos of TV characters.  You have to correctly provide the name of the character's mom.  If you only know the mother's last name (for example, Mrs. Brady), you earn half credit. However, if you only know her first name, you still get full credit. 

To enlarge the montages, click on them.  Below the montages are the point values for each photo (40 pts total). Along with the values for each photo, there are 3 bonus questions as well totaling 10 pts.

 
If you are a Friday Funday Trivia virgin about to be touched for the very first time, please read the following rules before playing:

* The game is pub style so looking up the answers, using friends/family/co-workers, etc. for help,  is not allowed.

* If you are the only player to correctly identify a photo/photo set, you earn 5 bonus points. The first player to submit their final answers to me will earn 2 bonus points.

* Please do not post your answers in the comments section. Instead, send them to ultfan@gmail.com no later than Sunday night (5/12) at 11:59 PM EST. The answers will be posted on Monday, May 13th.

Not an official rule: If you have no clue, feel free to come up with an intentionally funny answer. Although you won't get credit for a correct answer, you'll get a thumbs up from me for originality,execution, and showmanship. What can I say, I love to be entertained and I'll take it any way I can get it!

Also, if you missed it, feel free to take last year's Who's Your Mama quiz.

Have fun, good luck, and have yourself an enjoyable Mother's Day weekend!  

 1-5

1. 2 pts- A running theme throughout the series on which this character appears is that he wants to do what to his mother? 3 bonus pts

2. 2 pts

3. 2 pts
4. 2 pts
5. 2 pts

6-10

6. 3 pts

7. 2 pts- Which Oscar-winning actress played this character's mother? 3 bonus pts 

8. 2 pts
9. 2 pts
10. 4 pts

11-15

11. 3 pts

12. 4 pts
13.  2 pts- This character's mother often refers to her by what pet name? 4 bonus pts
14.  2 pts
15. 6 pts