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Guest Post: Girl Meets World 3 May 2014 4:42 AM (10 years ago)

Spencer Blohm, a freelance entertainment blogger, wrote a guest post last year about Bill Cosby (in honor of his 76th birthday). Spencer recently contacted me about writing a post on the upcoming Disney Channel series Girl Meets World.

Girl Meets World


The ABC show Boy Meets World was a mainstay for many American kids and teens growing up in the 90s. Part of the infamous TGIF lineup on Friday nights, the show was on the air for an impressive seven seasons, from 1993 to 2000. Of course, thanks to syndication, the show gained a cult following from younger generations who weren’t able to enjoy it during its prime. Now, Cory and Topanga are back, except this time around they’re the parents. The Disney Channel has ordered a full season of Girl Meets World, which is focusing on Cory and Topanga’s oldest daughter, Riley (played by Rowan Blanchard).

The first news for the series came in 2012, when it was announced that The Disney Channel, who held syndication rights to the show from 2000-2007, was developing a spin off and both Ben Savage and Danielle Fishel were slated to return as Cory and Topanga alongside the original show creator, Michael Jacobs. Of course, when it was announced that William Daniels would reprise his role as Mr. Feeney in the pilot episode, everyone started wondering who, if anyone, was planning on coming back. Rider Strong, who played Shawn, denied any involvement in the series from the start, however if you look at the IMDB page, it says he will appear in one episode. It’s also worth noting that both of Cory’s parents and his brother Eric are all slated to appear in an episode too, pointing to a guaranteed scattering of notable cameos during the first season.

Many fans of the original series, while excited to see Cory and Topanga again, are concerned for the legacy of Boy Meets World. The series is one that has been a mainstay for many audiences during their formative years, so much so that we can’t help but feel defensive regarding its resurgence. Addressing these concerns, Ben Savage said, "This generation grew up with ‘Boy Meets World’ and it means something very special to them as it means something special to us. And we want to try and do something for the next generation, and we want to give them the show that they can grow up with and have their own memories with, and so that’s what we’re doing."

Of course, Cory and Topanga will still be themselves, despite all the other changes. They will still be the couple that doesn’t fully understand or agree with each other very often, which will be a major plot point of the series. Says creator Michael Jacobs, "If they’re great parents, I got no show. If they’re learning in that generation, Ben continues to learn, so does Danielle –together, they have always been better than separately. That will continue. However, Ben and Danielle, their challenges of what’s going on today and how children have to be raised and protected today … those are some pretty extreme challenges."

While the series may not be geared towards the exact audience that enjoyed the original, it is great that another generation will be able to enjoy something similar to what we had. Of course, just because it’s on The Disney Channel doesn’t mean many of us ‘90’s kids won’t be tuning in when the series is slated to debut this summer – although the cereal and toy commercials will certainly have less of an effect on us this time around.

About the author: Spencer Blohm is a freelance entertainment and pop culture blogger for DirectTelevisionSpecials.org. He fondly remembers many a Friday night spent eating pizza, drinking Surge, and watching ABC’s TGIF lineup. While Surge eventually went away, his love for a good 90’s teen series never has.

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Answers to Friday Funday Trivia: TGIF Shows 23 Mar 2014 2:44 AM (11 years ago)




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

1st place- 
Pam and Michelle: 50 pts each
2nd place- Jon: 38 pts
3rd place- Teresa: 33 pts

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

1. 2 pts- Family Matters
2. 2 pts- Step by Step. This sitcom was set in what U.S. state? 3 bonus pts- Wisconsin
3. 2 pts- Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
4. 2 pts- Perfect Strangers
5. 2 pts- Dinosaurs


6-10

6. 3 pts- Hope & Faith
7. 2 pts- Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
8. 2 pts- Just the Ten of Us. This series was a spinoff of what show3 bonus pts- Growing Pains
9. 2 pts- Sister, Sister
10. 4 pts- Teen Angel
11-15

11. 3 pts- Mr. Belvedere
12. 4 pts- The Hughleys
13. 2 pts- Boy Meets World. In two 1995 episodes of this series, what 60s pop star played the father of the female character in the photo? 4 bonus pts- Peter Tork of The Monkees
14. 2 pts- Full House
15. 6 pts- On Our Own

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Friday Funday Trivia: TGIF Shows 13 Mar 2014 8:00 PM (11 years ago)



This month's quiz features 3 montages of 15 photos of shows which are at one point part of ABC's TGIF lineup. 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- This sitcom was set in what U.S. state? 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 was a spinoff of what show3 bonus pts
9. 2 pts
10. 4 pts
11-15

11. 3 pts
12. 4 pts
13. 2 pts- In two 1995 episodes of this series, what 60s pop star played the father of the female character in the photo? 4 bonus pts
14. 2 pts
15. 6 pts

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Answers to Friday Funday Trivia: Julia Roberts Films 3 Mar 2014 4:46 PM (11 years ago)



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

1st place- 
Dina: 60pts
2nd place- Aaron: 34 pts
3rd place- Teresa: 33 pts

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

 1-5

1. 2 pts- Pretty Woman
2. 2 pts- Hook
3. 2 pts- My Best Friend's Wedding
4. 2 pts- The Pelican Brief. This film is based on a novel written by what author3 pts- John Grisham
5. 2 pts- Flatliners


6-10

6. 3 pts- Closer
7. 2 pts- Mirror Mirror
8. 2 pts- Mona Lisa Smile. In what decade is this film set3 bonus pts- The 1950s
9. 2 pts- Stepmom
10. 4 pts- SatisfactionDina was the only player to get this correct. 
11-15

11. 3 pts- Charlotte's Web
12. 4 pts- Mystic Pizza
13. 2 pts- Steel MagnoliasDina was the only player to get this correct. 
14. 2 pts- Erin Brockovich. What are the names of the 4 women Julia competed against when she won the Academy Award for Best Actress for this film? 1 bonus pt each. Note: You can list up to 10 actresses.- Joan Allen (The Contender), Juliette Binoche (Chocolat), Ellen Burstyn (Requiem for a Dream), and Laura Linney (You Can Count on Me)
15. 6 pts- Notting Hill (pictured is a young Mischa Barton, who played a child star in this film)- Dina was the only player to get this correct. 

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Friday Funday Trivia: Julia Roberts Films 27 Feb 2014 8:00 PM (11 years ago)



This week's quiz features 3 montages of 15 screenshots/posters of Julia Roberts movies. You have to correctly identify the movie.

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
4. 2 ptsThis film is based on a novel written by what author3 pts
5. 2 pts


6-10

6. 3 pts 
7. 2 pts
8. 2 pts- In what decade is this film set3 bonus pts
9. 2 pts
10. 4 pts
11-15

11. 3 pts
12. 4 pts
13. 2 pts
14. 2 pts- What are the names of the 4 women Julia competed against when she won the Academy Award for Best Actress for this film? 1 bonus pt each. Note: You can list up to 10 actresses.
15. 6 pts

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Answers to Friday Funday Trivia: Name That 90s Sitcom 24 Feb 2014 6:08 PM (11 years ago)




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

1st place- 
Dina: 51 pts
2nd place- Teresa: 31 pts
3rd place- Vanessa: 26 pts

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

 1-5

1. 2 pts-The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
2. 2 pts- Home Improvement
3. 2 pts- Saved by the Bell. The 90s sitcom starring this actress was set at what high school3 pts- Bayside
4. 2 pts- Boy Meets World (pictured is Will Friedle, who played Cory Matthews' older brother Eric)- Vanessa was the only player to get this correct
5. 2 pts- Martin


6-10

6. 3 pts- Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place- Dina was the only player to get this correct
7. 2 pts- Living Single
8. 2 pts- Wings. On his sitcom, what was the name of the airline his character co-owned with his brother3 bonus pts- Sandpiper Air
9. 2 pts- Blossom (pictured is Michael Stoyanov, who played Blossom's older brother Anthony)- Dina was the only player to get this correct. 
10. 4 pts- Camp Wilder. This sitcom aired as part of ABC's TGIF lineup from 1992-1993- Teresa was the only player to get this correct
11-15

11. 3 pts- Salute Your Shorts (pictured is Michael Bower, who played Eddie "Donkeylips" C. Gelfen) Dina was the only player to get this correct
12. 4 pts- The Nanny (pictured is Madeline Zima, who played Gracie Sheffield). No one got this correct. In a 1994 episode of her sitcom, her aunt was played by what model? 4 bonus pts- Twiggy
13. 2 pts- Sister, Sister
14. 2 pts- Family Matters
15. 6 pts- Grace Under Fire. Kaitlin Kullum played Grace's middle child Libby during the entire run (1993-1998) of the show. No one got this correct

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Friday Funday Trivia: Name That 90s Sitcom 20 Feb 2014 8:00 PM (11 years ago)



This week's quiz features 3 montages of 15 recent photos of 90s sitcom stars. You have to correctly identify the 90s sitcom on which they appeared as a regular.

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- The 90s sitcom starring this actress was set at what high school3 pts
4. 2 pts
5. 2 pts


6-10

6. 3 pts 
7. 2 pts
8. 2 pts- On his sitcom, what was the name of the airline his character co-owned with his brother3 bonus pts
9. 2 pts
10. 4 pts
11-15

11. 3 pts
12. 4 pts- In a 1994 episode of her sitcom, her aunt was played by what model? 4 bonus pts
13. 2 pts
14. 2 pts 
15. 6 pts

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Answers to Friday Funday Trivia: Cartoon Silhouettes 17 Feb 2014 12:24 PM (11 years ago)



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

1st place- 
Teresa: 50 pts 
2nd place- Sheri: 49 pts
3rd place- Rich: 47 pts

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

 1-5

1. 2 pts- Mickey Mouse
2. 2 pts- Spongebob Squarepants What is the primary profession of this character3 pts-fry cook (burger flipper and short order cook are also acceptable)
3. 2 pts- Olive Oyl
4. 2 pts- Wilma Flintstone
5. 2 pts- Stewie Griffin


6-10

6. 3 pts- Odie
7. 2 pts- Daffy Duck. This character made his debut in what decade? 3 bonus pts- 1930s (Daffy made his debut in the 1937 film Porky's Duck Hunt)
8. 2 pts- Betty Boop
9. 2 pts- Casper the Friendly Ghost
10. 4 pts- Felix the Cat
11-15

11. 3 pts- Arnold from Hey Arnold!
12. 4 pts- Bobby Generic from Bobby's World.The performer who voices this character first came to prominence as a regular on what long-running, live-action 1980s series? 4 bonus-pts- St. Elsewhere (Bobby was voiced by Howie Mandel, who played Dr. Wayne Fiscus on the hospital drama)
13. 2 pts- Yogi Bear
14. 2 pts - Charlie Brown
15. 6 pts- Dexter from Dexter's Laboratory

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Friday Funday Trivia:Cartoon Silhouettes 13 Feb 2014 8:00 PM (11 years ago)



This week's quiz features 3 montages of 15 silhouettes of famous cartoon characters. You have to correctly identify the character.

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 primary profession of this character3 pts
3. 2 pts
4. 2 pts
5. 2 pts


6-10

6. 3 pts 
7. 2 pts- This character made his debut in what decade? 3 bonus pts
8. 2 pts
9. 2 pts
10. 4 pts
11-15

11. 3 pts
12. 4 pts- The performer who voices this character first came to prominence as a regular on what long-running, live-action 1980s series? 4 bonus pts
13. 2 pts
14. 2 pts 
15. 6 pts

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Answers to Friday Funday Trivia: TV Spinoffs 9 Feb 2014 10:50 PM (11 years ago)



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

1st place- 
David and Michelle: 50 pts each
2nd place- Jon: 48 pts
3rd place- Teresa: 46 pts

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

 1-5

1. 2 pts- The Cosby Show. What RROF inductee performed this show's theme song from seasons 2-5? 3 pts- Aretha Franklin
2. 2 pts- The Tracey Ullman Show 
3. 2 pts- Buffy the Vampire Slayer
4. 2 pts- Diff'rent Strokes
5. 2 pts- Friends


6-10

6. 3 pts- Dallas
7. 2 pts- Maude
8. 2 pts- The Brady Bunch
9. 2 pts- Beavis & Butthead This series originally aired on what channel?  3 bonus pts- MTV
10. 4 pts- Perfect Strangers
11-15

11. 3 pts- The Andy Griffith Show
12. 4 pts- Hot in Cleveland. What is the former profession of the character on the right? 4 bonus pts- Soul singer
13. 2 pts- NCIS
14. 2 pts- Animaniacs
15. 6 pts- The Partridge Family. The spinoff (Getting Together) starred Bobby Sherman & Wes Stern and ran on ABC from 1971-72. The Best Intentionally Funny Answer of the Week goes to Dina who said, Bobby Sherman's All-Star Hullabaloo.

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Friday Funday Trivia: TV Spinoffs 6 Feb 2014 8:00 PM (11 years ago)



This week's quiz features 3 montages of  15 photos of TV spinoffs. You have to correctly identify the TV series that spawned it... not the title of the spinoff itself.

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- What RROF inductee performed this show's theme song from seasons 2-5? 3 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- This series originally aired on what channel?  3 bonus pts
10. 4 pts
11-15

11. 3 pts
12. 4 pts- What is the former profession of the character on the right? 4 bonus pts
13. 2 pts
14. 2 pts 
15. 6 pts

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Answers to Friday Funday Trivia: 90s Hollywood 3 Feb 2014 4:30 AM (11 years ago)




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

1st place- 
Jason: 42 pts
2nd place- Becky: 40pts 
3rd place- Aaron: 38 pts

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

1. 2 pts- Val Kilmer
2. 2 pts- Cuba Gooding, Jr.
3. 2 pts- Macaulay Culkin
4. 2 pts- Sharon Stone In the 1992 erotic thriller which starred this actress, what was her character's profession3 pts- novelist/writer
5. 2 pts- Steven Seagal


6-10

6. 3 pts- Andie MacDowell
7. 2 pts- Antonio Banderas
8. 2 pts- Wesley Snipes Finish the line uttered by this actor in an early 90s action film primarily set in the sky: "Always bet on __".  3 bonus pts- black (from the movie Passenger 57)
9. 2 pts- Hugh Grant
10. 4 pts- Lela Rochon (she appeared in such films as Boomerang, Waiting to Exhale, and Any Given Sunday)- Best Intentionally Funny Answer of the Week goes to Aaron who said: Hot!  She was in that ensemble movie where the women drink wine and talk trash about men.
11-15

11. 3 pts- Bridget Fonda (she appeared in such films as Single White Female, Singles, and Jackie Brown)
12. 4 pts- Bill Pullman
13. 2 pts- Alicia Silverstone
14. 2 pts- Joe Pesci How many Academy Awards did this performer win in the 1990s? 4 bonus pts- He won 1 for the movie Goodfellas
15. 6 pts- Allen Payne (Although he never appeared in any of the incarnations of Degrassi, he did act in such films as New Jack City, CB4, and Jason's Lyric)- No one got this correct.

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Friday Funday Trivia: 90s Hollywood 30 Jan 2014 8:00 PM (11 years ago)



This week's quiz features 3 montages of photos of  15 photos of actors/actresses who graced the big screen during the 90s. You have to correctly identify the performer.  If you are unable to come up with the performer's name, you can still earn half credit if you can at least identify one of their famous roles. For example, if I posted a photo of  Uma Thurman and you couldn't recall her name, something along the lines of the following would be acceptable:

She did the twist with Travolta in Pulp Fiction

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
4. 2 pts- In the 1992 erotic thriller which starred this actress, what was her character's profession3 pts
5. 2 pts


6-10

6. 3 pts 
7. 2 pts
8. 2 pts- Finish the line uttered by this actor in an early 90s action film primarily set in the sky: "Always bet on __".  3 bonus pts
9. 2 pts
10. 4 pts
11-15

11. 3 pts
12. 4 pts
13. 2 pts
14. 2 pts- How many Academy Awards did this performer win in the 1990s? 4 bonus pts
15. 6 pts

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Answers to Friday Funday Trivia: Before They Were Album of the Year Grammy Winners 27 Jan 2014 6:54 PM (11 years ago)




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

1st place- 
Becky: 50 pts
2nd place- Teresa: 39 pts 
3rd place- Aaron: 19 pts

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

1. 2 pts- Michael Jackson: Thriller
2. 2 pts- Yoko Ono: Double Fantasy (w/ John Lennon)
3. 2 pts- Bono: The Joshua Tree and How to Dismantle an Atom Bomb (U2)
4. 2 pts- Stevie Wonder: Innervisions, Fulfillingness' First Finale, and Songs in the Key of Life
5. 2 pts- Judy Garland: Judy at Carnegie Hall. This icon is perhaps best known for starring in what 1939 musical fantasy film? 3 pts- The Wizard of Oz


6-10

6. 3 pts- Celine Dion: Falling Into YouThis artist's last #1 single (to date) on the Billboard Hot 100 was a duet with what R&B superstar? 3 bonus pts- R. Kelly (I'm Your Angel)
7. 2 pts- Phil Collilns: No Jacket Required
8. 2 pts- Whitney Houston: The Bodyguard Soundtrack
9. 2 pts- Billy Joel: 52nd Street
10. 4 pts- George Michael: Faith (no one was able to identify George)
11-15

11. 3 pts- Barry Gibb: Saturday Night Fever (The Bee Gees/Various artists). Becky was the only player to get this correct
12. 4 pts- Carole King: Tapestry
13. 2 pts- Taylor Swift: Fearless The LP which earned this artist the Album of the Year Grammy spent how many weeks at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart? 4 bonus pts- 11 wks
14. 2 pts- Andre 3000: Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (OutKast). Teresa was the only player to get this correct
15. 6 pts- Stevie Nicks: Rumours (Fleetwood Mac). Becky was the only player to get this correct

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Friday Funday Trivia: Before They Were Album of the Year Grammy Winners 23 Jan 2014 8:00 PM (11 years ago)



This week's quiz features 3 montages of photos of  artists who have won the Grammy for Album of the Year. You have to correctly identify the artist. Please note that not all of these people won their Album of the Year Grammy as a solo artist. 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
4. 2 pts
5. 2 pts- This icon is perhaps best known for starring in what 1939 musical fantasy film? 3 pts


6-10

6. 3 pts- This artist's last #1 single (to date) on the Billboard Hot 100 was a duet with what R&B superstar? 3 bonus pts
7. 2 pts
8. 2 pts
9. 2 pts
10. 4 pts
11-15

11. 3 pts
12. 4 pts
13. 2 pts- The LP which earned this artist the Album of the Year Grammy spent how many weeks at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart? 4 bonus pts
14. 2 pts
15. 6 pts

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Answers to Friday Funday Trivia: Supermodels, Past and Present 20 Jan 2014 5:03 PM (11 years ago)



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

1st place- 
Jess: 50 pts
2nd place- Teresa: 45 pts 
3rd place- Jenna: 41 pts

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

1. 2 pts- Cindy Crawford
2. 2 pts- Tyra Banks
3. 2 pts- Heidi Klum Since 2004, this woman has been host and judge on what Lifetime reality competition series? 3 pts- Project Runway
4. 2 pts- Naomi Campbell
5. 2 pts- Kate Moss


6-10

6. 3 pts- Cheryl Tiegs
7. 2 pts- Adriana Lima (it's amazing how much her and Miranda Kerr look alike!)
8. 2 pts- Claudia Schiffer
9. 2 pts- Iman. This woman is married to what 1996 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee? 3 bonus pts- David Bowie
10. 4 pts- Twiggy
11-15

11. 3 pts- Christy Turlington
12. 4 pts- Beverly Johnson In 1974, this woman became the first black model to appear on the cover of the U.S. edition of what fashion magazine? 4 bonus pts- Vogue
13. 2 pts- Christie Brinkley
14. 2 pts-Gisele Bundchen
15. 6 pts- Jean Shrimpton- Both she and Twiggy were icons of "Swinging London" and among the first supermodels

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Friday Funday Trivia: Supermodels, Past and Present 16 Jan 2014 8:00 PM (11 years ago)



This week's quiz features 3 montages of photos of  supermodels from throughout the years. You have to correctly identify them. 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, good luck and work it girl! 
 1-5

1. 2 pts
2. 2 pts
3. 2 pts- Since 2004, this woman has been host and judge on what Lifetime reality competition series? 3 pts
4. 2 pts
5. 2 pts


6-10

6. 3 pts 
7. 2 pts
8. 2 pts
9. 2 pts- This woman is married to what 1996 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee? 3 bonus pts
10. 4 pts
11-15

11. 3 pts
12. 4 pts- In 1974, this woman became the first black model to appear on the cover of the U.S. edition of what fashion magazine? 4 bonus pts
13. 2 pts
14. 2 pts
15. 6 pts

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Answers to Friday Funday Trivia: 60s TV 13 Jan 2014 4:08 PM (11 years ago)




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

1st place- 
Rich: 57 pts
2nd place- Jon: 41 pts 
3rd place- Leticia: 37 pts

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

 1-5

1. 2 pts- Star Trek
2. 2 pts- The Andy Griffith Show
3. 2 pts- The Twilight Zone
4. 2 pts- The Jetsons The adult male character in this photo works for what company? 3 pts- Spacely Sprockets
5. 2 pts- Route 66


6-10

6. 3 pts- The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
7. 2 pts- Green Acres
8. 2 pts- The Fugitive
9. 2 pts- Jonny Quest
10. 4 pts- The Virginian. The main character in the center got his nickname because he was from what southern U.S. state? 3 bonus pts- Virginia


11-15

11. 3 pts- Captain Nice. This superhero spoof ran on NBC in 1967 and starred William Daniels (St. Elsewhere and Mr. Feeny on Boy Meets World) in the title role. 
12. 4 pts- Combat!- This series ran on ABC from 1962-1967
13. 2 pts- I Spy. During its 3-year run, how many Emmy awards did Bill Cosby win for his work on this show? 4 bonus pts- Bill won 3 for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series. Co-star Robert Culp was nominated 3 straight times in the same category. 
14. 2 pts- Batman
15. 6 pts- For the People. This drama aired on CBS in 1965 and starred William Shatner as Asst. DA David Koster. Also pictured is Jessica Walter (Arrested Development) who played Koster's classical musician wife. Rich was the only player to get this correct. The series' cancellation allowed Shatner to accept the role of Capt. Kirk on Star Trek.

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The Retro Mix Playlist for 1/11/14 12 Jan 2014 10:34 AM (11 years ago)

Show theme: The 1960s, with a spotlight on The Marvelettes

6 pm hour

Please Mr. Postman- The Marvelettes
Green'ich Grendel- Sam the Sham & the Pharaohs
Hang on Sloopy- The McCoys
Twistin' Postman- The Marvelettes
The Charleston- Chubby Checker
Son of a Preacher Man- Dusty Springfield
So Long Baby- The Marvelettes
(I Know) I’m Losing You- The Temptations
Crosstown Traffic- The Jimi Hendrix Experience
Too Strong to Be Strung Along- The Marvelettes
Runaway- Del Shannon

On the Flip Side:
Melody Hill- The Archies (B-side to Sugar, Sugar)

Beechwood 4-5789- The Marvelettes
Cry Baby- Garnett Mimms & the Enchanters
I Got Rhythm- The Happenings
Locking Up My Heart- The Marvelettes
Grazing in the Grass-Friends of Distinction
Pictures of Lily- The Who
My Daddy Knows Best- The Marvelettes
Bowling Green- The Everly Bros.

7 pm hour

Playboy- The Marvelettes
Everything’s Alright- The Newbeats
You Were on My Mind- We Five
As Long As I Know He’s Mine- The Marvelettes
Moody Woman- Jerry Butler
Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie- Jay & the Techniques
Strange I Know- The Marvelettes
Let’s Live for Today- The Grass Roots
I Saw Her Again- The Mamas & the Papas
He’s a Good Guy Yes He Is- The Marvelettes

The Greatest Miss of the Week:
That Acapulco Gold- The Rainy Daze (only reached #70 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1967)

I’ve Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now)- Otis Redding
You’re My Remedy- The Marvelettes
Under My Thumb- The Rolling Stones
Hazy Shade of Winter- Simon & Garfunkel
Danger Heartbreak Dead Ahead- The Marvelettes
The Day You Take One (You're Going to Have to Take the Other)- The Marvelettes
I Gotta Get a Message to You- The Bee Gees
Hey Harmonica Man- Stevie Wonder
She Drives Me Out of My Mind- The Swinging Medallions

8 pm hour

Don’t Mess with Bill- The Marvelettes
Beggin’- The Four Seasons
Saturday Night at the Movies- The Drifters
The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game- The Marvelettes
I’m Coming Back to You- Jackie Wilson
Georgy Girl- The Seekers
You’re the One- The Marvelettes
Gimme Little Sign- Brenton Wood
I’ll Keep Holding On- The Marvelettes
Stuck on You- Elvis Presley
I’m Gonna Hold on As Long As I Can- The Marvelettes
Woman, Woman- Gary Puckett & the Union Gap
My Baby Must Be a Magician- The Marvelettes
Liar, Liar- The Castaways
Action- Freddy Cannon
Message to Michael- The Marvelettes
Time is Tight- Booker T. & the M.G.s
The Snake- Al Wilson
That’s How Heartaches are Made- The Marvelettes
Too Many Fish in the Sea- The Marvelettes

The Retro Mix Video of the Week: The Marvelettes perform a hits medley at The Apollo in 1963



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Friday Funday Trivia: 60s TV 9 Jan 2014 8:00 PM (11 years ago)



This week's quiz features 3 montages of photos of  TV shows which aired during the 1960s". 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
3. 2 pts
4. 2 pts- The adult male character in this photo works for what company? 3 pts
5. 2 pts


6-10

6. 3 pts 
7. 2 pts
8. 2 pts
9. 2 pts
10. 4 pts- The main character in the center got his nickname because he was from what southern U.S. state? 3 bonus pts
11-15

11. 3 pts
12. 4 pts 
13. 2 pts- During its 3-year run, how many Emmy awards did Bill Cosby win for his work on this show? 4 bonus pts
14. 2 pts
15. 6 pts

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Answers to Friday Funday Trivia: Celebs on the "D"-List 5 Jan 2014 10:04 PM (11 years ago)



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

1st place- 
Michelle: 44 pts
2nd place- Becky: 43 pts 
3rd place- Nate: 41 pts

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

 1-5

1. 2 pts- Denzel Washington
2. 2 pts- Diane Keaton. What are the titles of the 3 Best Picture Oscar winners that this actress starred in during the 1970s? 1 pt each- The Godfather, The Godfather Pt. II, and Annie Hall
3. 2 pts- Dolly Parton
4. 2 pts- David Letterman
5. 2 pts- Danica Patrick


6-10

6. 3 pts- Delroy Lindo 
7. 2 pts- Dionne Warwick
8. 2 pts- Donald Sutherland This man was born in what country? 3 bonus pts- Canada
9. 2 pts- Dakota Fanning
10. 4 pts- Dev Patel
11-15

11. 3 pts- Dave Grohl
12. 4 pts- Former NFL QB Donovan McNabb.  What college did this man attend? 4 bonus pts- Syracuse
13. 2 pts- Demi Lovato
14. 2 pts- Danny Glover
15. 6 pts- Dion- This RRHOF inductee is famous for such songs as Runaround Sue and The Wanderer. He is also one of only two artists (along with Bob Dylan) to be featured on the cover of the album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Becky was the only player to get this correct. 

The clip below is from the 1961 film Twist Around the Clock. Check out the stiffs in the audience!

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The Retro Mix Playlist for 1/4/14 5 Jan 2014 2:59 AM (11 years ago)

Show theme: Performers we lost in 2013. In parentheses after the group's name are the members who passed away last year. 

6 pm hour

Dirty Water- The Standells (Dick Dodd)
Crazy Man Crazy- Bill Haley & his Comets (Marshall Lytle)
Turn on Your Love Light- Bobby “Blue” Bland
Farther Up the Road- Bobby “Blue” Bland
(Fallin’ Like) Dominoes- Donald Byrd
The Tennessee Waltz- Patti Page
Steam Heat- Patti Page
Sh- Boom- The Chords (Floyd McRae)
There Is- The Dells (Marvin Junior)
Home to Emily (Theme to The Bob Newhart Show, in honor of actress Marcia Wallace)
I Touch Myself- Divinyls (Chrissy Amphlett)
I’ll Be Around- The Spinners (Bobby Smith)
I’ll Always Love You- The Spinners
There Goes My Everything- Jack Greene
The Birds and the Bees- Jewel Akens
Theme from S.W.A.T.- Rhythm Heritage (in honor of actor Steve Forrest)
Undercover Angel- Alan O’Day
Danger! She’s a Stranger- The Five Stairsteps (Clarence Burke Jr.)

7 pm hour

Papa Was a Rolling Stone- The Temptations (Richard Street and Damon Harris)
Heavenly- The Temptations
Whip It- Devo (Alan Myers)
Guys Do It All the Time- Mindy McCready
First Name Initial- Annette Funicello
Pineapple Princess- Annette Funicello
Skin Tight- The Ohio Players (Leroy “Sugarfoot” Bonner)
Fire- The Ohio Players
Secret Love- Slim Whitman
Blame It on the Bossa Nova- Eydie Gorme
Ironside- Quincy Jones (in honor of actor Don Mitchell)
Going Back to My Roots- Richie Havens
One Day at a Time- Polly Cutter (in honor of actress Bonnie Franklin)
Chevy Van- Sammy Johns
The Race Is On- George Jones
White Lightning- George Jones

8 pm hour

Jump- Kris Kross (Chris Kelly)
I Missed the Bus- Kris Kross
Wild Thing- The Troggs (Reg Presley)
Feel So Good- Jefferson Airplane (Joey Covington)
Those Were the Days- Carroll O’Connor & Jean Stapleton (in honor of the latter)
Fallin’, Fallin’, Fallin’- Ray Price
Beer Barrel Polka- The Andrews Sisters (Patty Andrews)
Scuse Me Miss- George Duke
Walk on the Wild Side- Lou Reed
You’re So Fine and Sweet- The Miracles (Bobby Rogers)
Over and Over- The Dave Clark Five (Rick Huxley)
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air- Will Smith (in honor of James Avery)
I’d Love to Change the World- Ten Years After (Alvin Lee)
Losing My Religion- Cory Monteith
Over and Over- Puff Johnson
Hello, I Love You- The Doors (Ray Manzarek)
Alabama Song- The Doors

The Retro Mix Video of the Week: I Missed the Bus by Kris Kross

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Friday Funday Trivia: Celebs on the "D"-List 2 Jan 2014 8:00 PM (11 years ago)



The first quiz of 2014 features 3 montages of photos of  celebs whose first names start with the letter "D". You have to correctly identify the celeb. 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 are the titles of the 3 Best Picture Oscar winners this actress appeared in during the 1970s? 1 pt each
3. 2 pts
4. 2 pts 
5. 2 pts


6-10

6. 3 pts 
7. 2 pts
8. 2 pts- This man was born in what country? 3 bonus pts
9. 2 pts
10. 4 pts
11-15

11. 3 pts
12. 4 pts What college did this man attend? 4 bonus pts 
13. 2 pts
14. 2 pts
15. 6 pts

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The Retro Mix Playlist for 12/21/13 22 Dec 2013 5:06 PM (11 years ago)


Show theme: The 60s, 70s, and 80s

6 pm: The 60s at 6

Somebody to Love- Jefferson Airplane
I’m the Man- The Dynamics
Shotgun- Jr. Walker & the All-Stars
I’m Gonna Make You Mine- Lou Christie
Mr. Bass Man- Johnny Cymbal
Hey Little Girl- Major Lance
Am I the Same Girl- Barbara Acklin
Hully Gully Baby- The Dovells
Heart Full of Soul- The Yardbirds
(Come ‘Round Here) I’m the One You Need- Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
Come Back When You Grow Up- Bobby Vee
Like to Get to Know You- Spanky & Our Gang
You Don’t Know Like I Know- Sam & Dave
Boogaloo Down Broadway- The Fantastic Johnny C
Little Things- Bobby Goldsboro
Back in My Arms Again- The Supremes
Secret Love- Billy Stewart
You Never Give Me Your Money- The Beatles
That’s How I Got to Memphis- Bill Haley & his Comets

7 pm: The 70s at 7

Car Wash- Rose Royce
Yearnin’ Learnin’- Earth, Wind & Fire
Stay with Me- The Faces
Tulane- Chuck Berry
Right Back Where We Started From- Maxine Nightingale
Fire in the Hole- Steely Dan
No More Mr. Nice Guy- Alice Cooper
Theme from Sanford & Son- Quincy Jones
Liar- Three Dog Night
Gotta Keep Movin’- MC5
Just to Be Close to You- The Commodores
Put Your Hand in the Hand- Ocean
Rock ‘n’ Roll High School- The Ramones
I’m Gonna Love You Too- Blondie
Family Affair- Sly & the Family Stone
Higher Ground- Stevie Wonder
Christmas Bop- Marc Bolan & T. Rex

8 pm: The 80s at 8

Your Love- The Outfield
Bite the Beat- Vanity 6
Private Joy- Prince
Dream Warriors- Dokken
Make Me Lose Control- Eric Carmen
Never Knew Love Like This Before- Stephanie Mills
Word Up- Cameo
We Are Not Alone- Karla DeVito
Come on Eileen- Dexy’s Midnight Runners
I Won’t Stand in Your Way- The Stray Cats
Pop Goes the World- Men Without Hats
Crosseyed and Painless- Talking Heads
You Be Illin’- Run DMC

The Retro Mix Video of the Week: Like to Get to Know You by Spanky & Our Gang

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Answers to Friday Funday Trivia: "Family" Programming 16 Dec 2013 11:22 PM (11 years ago)




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

1st place- Rich and Michelle 50 pts each
2nd place- Teresa: 44 pts
3rd place- Jon: 36 pts 

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

This is the last FFT for the year. Have yourself a safe and enjoyable holiday season... I'll see you in 2014!

 1-5

1. 2 pts- All in the Family
2. 2 pts- Family Ties
3. 2 pts- The Partridge Family
4. 2 pts- Family Matters 
5. 2 pts- Gene Simmons' Family Jewels (Family Jewels was also acceptable)- The man in the shades is a the bass guitarist/co-lead singer of what long-running hard rock band? 3 bonus pts- KISS


6-10

6. 3 pts- No Ordinary Family 
7. 2 pts- Mama's Family
8. 2 pts- The Addams Family The man in the photo is driven to fits of passion when his wife speaks what language? 3 bonus pts- French
9. 2 pts- The Hogan Family
10. 4 pts- The Proud Family
11-15

11. 3 pts- Family Law
12. 4 pts- The Royal Family  The youngest person in this photo is a current cast member of what series? 4 bonus pts- Glee. Naya Rivera plays Santana Lopez on the popular Fox series. 
13. 2 pts- Modern Family
14. 2 pts- Family Guy
15. 6 pts- A Family for Joe. This show starred movie legend Robert Mitchum as a homeless man selected by a group of orphaned siblings to act as their grandfather (WTF?!). Juliette Lewis and Ben Savage (Boy Meets World) were two of the young actors who played the siblings. 

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