TRASH by MIT edited by Chris Morse (from 5 to 7 in the morning) TOSSUP 1 She said of Tom Cruise, "I don't understand the crush I have on him. It's not really a sexual thing. I want him to walk around my house in jeans and a T-shirt and fetch me things." The house that she speaks of is Helen Hayes' former house in New York. FTP, name this comedienne, turned actress, turned talkshow host who lives in New York with her new son Parker. Answer: Rosie _O'Donnell_ TOSSUP 2 Inspired by a 1940 film, His Girl Friday, Glenn Gordon Carol sold ABC on the idea of a series about a former high-fashion model and a private-eye. It aired for four years on television, starting in 1985, but its production was plagued by problems. FTP, name this show centered around the Blue Moon Detective Agency starring Bruce Willis and Cybil Shepherd. Answer: _Moonlighting_ TOSSUP 3 The Guns of Navarone, The Absent Minded-Professor, The Parent Trap, Exodus, The Hustler, Judgement at Nuremberg, Two Women, and Splendor in the Grass were all released, FTP, in what year that had West Side Story win the Best Picture Oscar. Answer: _1961_ TOSSUP 4 WARNING: Two answers required: Ralph Houk, Bill Virdon, Dick Howser, Clyde King, Gene Michael, Yogi Berra, Dallas Green, Lou Piniella, Bucky Dent, Stump Merrill, Buck Showalter, Joe Torre, and of course, Billy Martin have all held what job for the Yankees under what owners' fickle discression. Answer: _Manager_ of the New York Yankees under George _Steinbrenner_ (Prompt on NYY or manager) TOSSUP 5 Her last name is actually Escovedo. Her father was a Latin percussionist with Azteca; she played with his band as a teenager. Later, she became a popular percussionist and toured with Diana Ross, Lionel Richie and Marvin Gaye. Later, through her friendship and collaborations with Prince, she began a solo career with albums such as Sex Cymbal. FTP, name this musician who gave us The Glamourous Life. Answer: _Sheila E._ TOSSUP 6 Although Baywatch may be televised in more countries, this other U.S. show claims to have the most viewers of any TV program in the world. Audience members regularly join in singing along with the commercials, led by host Don Francisco and his scantily clad assistants. FTP name this Miami-based Saturday night variety show watched by 100 million people in 30 countries, mostly in Latin America. Answer: El _SABADO GIGANTE_ TOSSUP 7 "I am a truthful man from the land of the palm trees And before dying I want to share these palms of my soul My palms are soft green My palms are also flaming crimson My palms are like a wounded fawn seeking refuge in the forest." This is a translation of the words of what song, considered worldwide as almost a second national anthem of Cuba? Answer: _GUANTANAMERA_ TOSSUP 8 First rolled out in 1972, this blaze of 500,000 lights featuring characters such as Snow White and Dumbo has become an institution at Disneyland. For ten points, Disney is pulling the plug on November 25 on what what long-running attraction? ANSWER: _MAIN STREET ELECTRICAL PARADE_ TOSSUP 9 During 4th grade, he was this question writer's personal schoolyard bodyguard, and he dreamed of playing in the NHL. An accident at Capilano Canyon forced him to give up that ambition, so he turned to acting instead. His screen debut came in 1986 alongside Jason Priestley in _The Boy Who Could Fly_, and it was Priestley who helped him get his big TV break on _Beverly Hills 90210_. FTP name this heartthrob who last season played Donna's football player boyfriend, Joe Bradley. Answer: Cameron _BANCROFT_ TOSSUP 10 O.J. Simpson, David Lee Roth, James Caan, Ann Landers, Goldie Hawn, Harrison Ford, Rod Carew, The Three Stooges, Paul Newman, Arthur Fonzarelli, Tom Cruise, Kirk Douglas. All these celebrities are mentioned in what Adam Sandler tune? Answer: The _CHANUKAH SONG_ TOSSUP 11 With 21 touchdown passes in just 7 games, Brett Favre is on pace to shatter the current record for touchdown passes in a single season. FTP, name the current holder of that record, established in his second season with the Miami Dolphins. Answer: Dan _MARINO_ TOSSUP 12 Joe Don Baker was a hit in Golden Eye as the wise-guy CIA Jack Wade who called James Bond "Jimbo". This, however, was not the first time that Baker was featured in a Bond flick. FTP, name this earlier movie in which Baker played a sleazy arms dealer, which was also the first Bond movie starring Timothy Dalton as Bond. Answer: The _LIVING DAYLIGHTS_ TOSSUP 13 This winner of the Grammy Award for best album in 1991 had a one word title. It was one of the most unusual winners imaginable, since one of the performers had been dead for some years. That did not stop the other performer from using his voice--he was, after all, her father. For ten points, what was the title of that memorable tribute to Nat King Cole? Answer: _UNFORGETTABLE_ TOSSUP 14 Warning: Two answers required. For 10 points, identify the two speakers in this excerpt. [=== PLAY TAPE ===] Answers: _CLICK_ and _CLACK_, the Tappett brothers a.k.a. _TOM_ and _RAY_ _MAGLIOZZI_ ["mal-YOT-see"] (MIT class of '58 and class of '70, respectively) [To audio operator: Remember to play the rest of the selection now if the question was interrupted.] TOSSUP 15 John Flanagan won the hammer throw in the Olympics three straight times. Edwin Moses did not have that opportunity in another event because of the US boycott of the Moscow Olympics of 1980. His string of consecutive victories in would have made him the prohibitive favorite to add another gold medal there. What, for ten points, was the event which he dominated for a decade? Answer: _400-METER HURDLES_ TOSSUP 16 This word refers to an official or leader who maintains full control by holding several offices at the same time, although today it is mistakenly used to refer to any leader whose rule is not questioned. It comes from the name of a Gilbert & Sullivan character who held every position except Executioner. For 10 points, give this word, the Grand one was head of the Royal Order of the Water Buffalo on the Flintstones. ANSWER: _POOH-BAH_ TOSSUP 17 "Newsies," "A League of Their Own," "The Favor," "Singles," "Malice," "Sommersby," "Ruthless People," "The Last Seduction," "Sibling Rivalry," and "Casper" were some of the movies that this actor was in. FTP, name this actor, who is more well known for "Mr Wrong," "Space Balls," and "While You Were Sleeping." Answer: Bill _Pullman_ TOSSUP 18 George Hainsworth, Tiny Thompson, Roy Worters, Charlie Gardiner, Lorne Chabot, and Bill Durnam were past winners of this award. FTP name this award whose more recent winners were Patrick Roy and Ed Belfour who were the goalkeepers judged to be the best at his position. Answer: _Vezina_ Trophy TOSSUP 19 He was born in Saginaw, Michigan, but later moved to Detroit and signed with Motown Records in 1961. His hits have included "You are the sunshine of my life", "Superstition", "Mon Cheri Amor", and "I Just Called to Say I Love You." For Ten Points, name this musician who has been blind since birth. ANSWER : Stevie _WONDER_ TOSSUP 20 A native of Skolce in the former Czechoslovakia, he spent 22 seasons with the same team, in which he won the Ross Trophy four times, the Hart Trophy twice, and scored 541 goals and 926 assists over his career. He was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1983, three years after retiring. For 10 points, name this Blackhawk great whose name and image graced the donut shop where Wayne and Garth hung out in the movie Wayne's World. ANSWER: Stan _MIKITA_ TOSSUP 21 Stefan Edberg has not managed to use his farewell year to the pro tour to add to his collection of Grand Slam titles. He will retire without a French Open title to his credit. For ten points, which fellow countryman of his managed to win three French Opens in the 1980's, keeping alive the tradition of Bjorn Borg? Answer: Mats _WILANDER_ TOSSUP 22 In The Gashlycrumb Tinies, Edward Gorey describes the cruel fates that befell a number of children with lines like B is for Basil, devoured by bears. There is a mystery writer who has been using titles that fit into this pattern and doing quite well with them. Who, for ten points, is this contemporary author one of whose works could well be titled 'M is for Money'? Answer: Sue _GRAFTON_