Monday, November 25, 2013

Answers to Friday Funday Trivia: TV Shows Based on Movies




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

1st place- Michelle 50 pts
2nd place- David: 46 pts
3rd place- Leticia: 44 pts 

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

 1-5

1. 2 pts- The Dukes of Hazzard- This series is based on the 1975 film Moonrunners
2. 2 pts- Buffy, the Vampire Slayer. When this series premiered, on which network did it air? 3 bonus pts- The WB
3. 2 pts- The Odd Couple
4. 2 pts- Clueless
5. 2 pts- Soul Food


6-10
6. 3 pts- Meet the Browns
7. 2 pts- A League of Their Own. This 1993 sitcom starred Carey Lowell (left) in the role played by Geena Davis in the film. Taking over for Lori Petty in the series is Christine Elise  (perhaps best known for her role as Emily Valentine on Beverly Hills, 90210)
8. 2 pts- In the Heat of the Night. This series is set in what U.S. state? 3 bonus pts- Mississippi
9. 2 pts- Fame
10. 4 pts- Working Girl (This 1990 sitcom starred Sandra Bullock in the role originated by Melanie Griffith in the film)
11-15
11. 3 pts- Paper Moon  which starred Christopher Connelly and a pre-teen Jodie Foster
12. 4 pts- Are We There Yet?
13. 2 pts- Alice  Which character in this photo was played by the same performer in the movie version of this series? 4 bonus pts- Mel (played by Vic Tayback)
14. 2 pts- Weird Science
15. 6 pts- Uncle Buck. This 1990-91 sitcom starred Kevin Meaney in the title role. 

Friday, November 22, 2013

Friday Funday Trivia: TV Shows Based on Movies



This week's quiz features 3 montages of photos of TV shows based on movies. You have to correctly identify the TV show. 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 click the Friday Funday Trivia Rules link near the top of the page before playing. 

Have fun and good luck! 
 1-5

1. 2 pts
2. 2 pts- When this series premiered, on which network did it air? 3 bonus pts
3. 2 pts
4. 2 pts 
5. 2 pts


6-10

6. 3 pts 
7. 2 pts
8. 2 pts-This series is set in what U.S. state? 3 bonus pts
9. 2 pts
10. 4 pts
11-15

11. 3 pts
12. 4 pts
13. 2 pts-  Which character in this photo was played by the same performer in the movie version of this series? 4 bonus pts 
14. 2 pts
15. 6 pts

Monday, November 18, 2013

Answers to FFT: Game Shows




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

1st place- Rich M. 52 pts
2nd place- David: 47pts
3rd place- Jon: 40 pts 

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

 1-5

1. 2 pts- Jeopardy
2. 2 pts- Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. What is the answer to the multiple choice question in the photo above? 3 bonus pts- (I've included the question again below)
3. 2 pts- The Price is Right
4. 2 pts- Match Game 
5. 2 pts- Press Your Luck

For the first time in his 39 years of morning TV, which host overslept and ironically missed the taping of his Weather Channel show "Wake Up"? The answer is in bold red. 

a. Willie Geist
b. George Stephanopoulos
c. Matt Lauer
d. Al Roker

6-10

6. 3 pts- The Joker's Wild 
7. 2 pts- Win Ben Stein's Money. This program originally aired on what cable channel? 3 bonus pts- Comedy Central
8. 2 pts- The Dating Game (feat. a 14 yr old Michael Jackson quizzing 3 young bachelorettes)
9. 2 pts- The Pyramid. Note: For this one, you don't have to worry about including the dollar amount in the title. Just the common nickname for the game show will suffice. 
10. 4 pts- Tattletales (James Brown and his then-wife are featured in the photo)
11-15
11. 3 pts- Remote Control Which 2 future SNL cast members were also regulars on this show? 2 bonus pts each- Colin Quinn and Adam Sandler
12. 4 pts- Blockbusters
13. 2 pts- Family Feud
14. 2 pts- Wheel of Fortune
15. 6 pts- Fandango- This country music-themed game show ran on TNN from 1983-1989 and was hosted by country star Bill Anderson. 

Sunday, November 17, 2013

The Retro Mix Playlist for 11/2/13

Show theme: The Wrecking Crew

6 pm hour

Be My Baby- The Ronettes
That Kind of Girl- The Mamas & the Papas
This Diamond Ring- Gary Lewis & the Playboys
Here Today- The Beach Boys
Twistin' the Night Away- Sam Cooke
Mary, Mary- The Monkees
Poor Side of Town- Johnny Rivers
Another Day, Another Heartache- The 5th Dimension
Along Comes Mary- The Association
Deep Purple- Nino Tempo & April Stevens
I'm a Fool- Dino, Desi, & Billy
Lady Willpower- Gary Puckett & the Union Gap
That's Life- Frank Sinatra
Dead Man's Curve- Jan & Dean
A Taste of Honey- Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass
Midnight Confessions- The Grass Roots
Drummer Man- Nancy Sinatra
Everybody's Talkin'- Harry Nilsson
No Matter What Shape (Your Stomach's In)- The T-Bones

7 pm hour

Mr. Tambourine Man- The Byrds
Laugh- The Monkees
Da Doo Ron Ron- The Crystals
Sure Gonna Miss Her- Gary Lewis & the Playboys
The Beat Goes On-Sonny & Cher
Everything That Touches You- The Association
(They Long to Be) Close to You- The Carpenters
Natural Man- Lou Rawls
California Dreamin'- The Mamas & the Papas
Go Where You Wanna Go- The 5th Dimension
California Girls- The Beach Boys
Beach Blanket Bingo- Frankie Avalon & Annette Funicello
Dizzy- Tommy Roe
Wichita Lineman- Glen Campbell
River Deep, Mountain High- Ike & Tina Turner
Whipped Cream- Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass
Anaheim, Azusa & Cucamonga Sewing Circle, Book Review and Timing Association
A Little Less Conversation- Elvis Presley
Needles and Pins- Jackie DeShannon

8pm hour

Indian Reservation- Paul Revere & the Raiders
Free Advice- The Mamas & the Papas
Let's Dance- Chris Montez
He's a Rebel- The Crystals (actually recorded by The Blossoms)
Fools Rush In- Ricky Nelson
Mrs. Robinson- Simon & Garfunkel
Come on Get Happy- The Partridge Family
My Love- Petula Clark
Let's Go- The Routers
Windy- The Association
Andmoreagain- Love
Stoned Soul Picnic- The 5th Dimension
I'll Be Back Upon My Feet- The Monkees
Another Saturday Night- Sam Cooke
Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)- Kenny Rogers & the First Edition
The Lonely Surfer- Jack Nitzsche
How Does That Grab You Darlin'- Nancy Sinatra
You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'- The Righteous Brothers

The Retro Mix Video of the Week: Beach Blanket Bingo by Frankie Avalon & Annette Funicello

Friday, November 15, 2013

Friday Funday Trivia: Game Shows



This week's quiz features 3 montages of photos representing 15 game shows. You have to correctly identify the game show. 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 click the Friday Funday Trivia Rules link near the top of the page before playing. 

Have fun and good luck! 
 1-5

1. 2 pts
2. 2 pts- What is the answer to the multiple choice question in the photo above? 3 bonus pts- (I've included the question again below)
3. 2 pts
4. 2 pts 
5. 2 pts

For the first time in his 39 years of morning TV, which host overslept and ironically missed the taping of his Weather Channel show "Wake Up"?

a. Willie Geist
b. George Stephanopoulos
c. Matt Lauer
d. Al Roker

6-10

6. 3 pts 
7. 2 pts- This program originally aired on what cable channel? 3 bonus pts
8. 2 pts 
9. 2 pts- Note: For this one, you don't have to worry about including the dollar amount in the title. Just the common nickname for the game show will suffice. 
10. 4 pts
11-15

11. 3 pts- Which 2 future SNL cast members were also regulars on this show? 2 bonus pts each
12. 4 pts
13. 2 pts
14. 2 pts
15. 6 pts

Monday, November 11, 2013

Answers to Friday Funday Trivia: Musical Trios



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

1st place- Rich M. and Teresa: 48pts each
2nd place- Becky: 42 pts
3rd place- Rich B.: 34 pts (welcome to the game!)

Congratulations to those who made it to the podium and thanks to everyone who played.
 1-5

1. 2 pts- Nirvana
2. 2 pts- Run DMC
3. 2 pts- The Police Which one of this band's songs makes a reference to a classic novel by Vladimir Nabokov? 3 bonus pts- Don't Stand So Close to Me
4. 2 pts- Green Day 
5. 2 pts- Destiny's Child

6-10
6. 3 pts- Rush 
7. 2 pts- The Fat Boys
8. 2 pts- Salt 'n' Pepa 
9. 2 pts- ZZ Top Ironically, what is the last name of this band's drummer? 3 bonus pts- Beard
10. 4 pts- Violent Femmes
11-15
11. 3 pts- Shalamar
12. 4 pts- fun. 
13. 2 pts- TLC How many weeks did this trio spend in the #1  position on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart? 4 bonus pts- If no one guesses this correctly, the player(s) closest to the correct correct answer will earn 2 bonus pts- 18 wks: Creep (4 wks), Waterfalls (7 wks), No Scrubs (4 wks), and Unpretty (3 wks)- Congrats to Teresa for getting this one right on the nose. 
14. 2 pts- The Jimi Hendrix Experience
15. 6 pts- The Supremes- This pic is from the early 70s "post Diana Ross" years in which Jean Terrell (center) replaced Diana as the lead singer

Friday, November 8, 2013

Friday Funday Trivia: Musical Trios


This week's quiz features 3 montages of 15 musical trios. You have to correctly identify the trio. 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 click the Friday Funday Trivia Rules link near the top of the page before playing. 

Have fun and good luck! 
 1-5

1. 2 pts
2. 2 pts 
3. 2 pts- Which one of this band's songs makes a reference to a classic novel by Vladimir Nabokov? 3 bonus pts
4. 2 pts 
5. 2 pts

6-10

6. 3 pts 
7. 2 pts
8. 2 pts 
9. 2 pts- Ironically, what is the last name of this band's drummer? 3 bonus pts
10. 4 pts
11-15

11. 3 pts
12. 4 pts
13. 2 pts- How many weeks did this trio spend in the #1  position on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart? 4 bonus pts- If no one guesses this correctly, the player(s) closest to the correct correct answer will earn 2 bonus pts
14. 2 pts
15. 6 pts
 
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