Tuesday, February 2, 2010

QOD & Trivia Tues 2/2 (Part 1)

Question of the Day - The first Groundhog Day was celebrated on this day in 1887. What's the name of the holiday's furry forecaster? Phil

At what ceremony are you most likely to hear Wagner beforehand and Mendelssohn afterward? Wedding

Who was Forrest Gump's true love? Jenny

Which role did Bob Clendenin play on the TV series, 10 Items or Less? Carl Dawson

What film was based on the passengers who tried to prevent a hijacking on 9/11? United 93

Jaleel White portrayed Steve Urkel on Family Matters. True

In Sophie's Choice, much of Meryl Streep's dialog was in what language? Polish

In which 1980s series did Meg Ryan play Dana Carvey's girlfriend? One of the Boys

Which Friends star does Gunther have a crush on? Rachel

"Blossom" is the Powerpuff Girl who has blonde pigtails and blue eyes. False

Johnny Depp starred in ____________ in Las Vegas. Fear and Loathing

How did Ray meet Deborah on Everybody Loves Raymond? Setting up her futon

Who provided the voice for King Mufasa in The Lion King? James Earl Jones

Who starred as C.J. Parker on Baywatch? Pamela Anderson

Who kept dying in This Is Spinal Tap? Drummers

The film Throne of Blood is an adaptation of which Shakespeare play? Macbeth

Who composed the theme song for Mission: Impossible? Lalo Schifrin

On the TV show Taxi, what was the name of Latka's wife? Simka

What role did Janet Jackson play on TV's Good Times? Penny

Which game show's rigging scandal was the subject of the film Quiz Show? Twenty One

The TV show Friday Night Lights is based on the movie by the same name. True

Barney Rubble worked for a company called McMahon & Slate on The Flintstones. False

How is Phil Donahue best known on American TV? Show host

What future star played the homeless Luke Brower on Growing Pains? Leonardo DiCaprio

This TV show was the first to feature a flushing toilet. All in the Family

What nationality was the chef on The Muppet Show? Swedish

What's the correct name of this 2003 TV program? Threat Matrix

In Sons of the Desert, who says "Here's another nice mess you've gotten me into!" Oliver Hardy

In what movie does the Discovery One travel to Jupiter? 2001: A Space Odyssey

In which movie does Bruce Willis play a nasty assassin? The Jackal

What teen star had her own TV series, The Amanda Show? Amanda Bynes

Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous began to be broadcast in which year? 1984

Who performs the theme song for Ally McBeal? Vonda Shepard

What classic film is based upon the only novel Margaret Mitchell ever wrote? Gone with the Wind

What does the murderer in Peeping Tom use to kill his victims? A tripod

Change to the Wonder Wheel

Here we go again!

Catch 21 is no longer a game where you can earn a spin. It has been replaced with Mahjongg Dimensions. Also, the "Refer a Friend" feature has been removed (as if it ever worked anyway).

Happy Oodling!

Monday, February 1, 2010

Amazon and American Express Gift Cards

Well, it looks as though the Amazon and American Express gift cards are back. Buuuuutttt, you have to enter a drawing for them. They are giving away one a week and it costs 50 Oodles per entry.

Here is the comment from the contest entry page:

We're offering an electronic $50 Amazon.com Gift Card* for today's 5 hour Sweepstakes! Enter now for a chance to win! Some restrictions apply, so make sure to check the Official Rules. Note: The first "Take 5 Sweepstakes" drawing will take place on February 9th to allow for Alternative Method Of Entry (AMOE).

Sheesh!


Keep on Oodling!

Today's GSN Live Oodles Results - Mon 2/1

Signing off on Lingo's Science Fiction week, Shandi repeats which line of alien gibberish? "Klaatu barada nikto"

What was today's Secret Word on GSN Live? Snooty

What group did Family Feud survey for today's triple round question? 100 teenagers

What is Family Feud contestant Juan's "big rig" handle? Juanito

What does Deal or No Deal contestant Cecil tell Howie he calls his wife? Wife

As the pressure mounts on Deal or No Deal, contestant Cecil tells Howie he needs what? Chair

Newlywed Oodles 2/1

Question of the Day - Snickers

Pick-a-Pair - N/A

Remember: The winners for 2/1 are Fernando & Mary.

QOD & Trivia Mon 2/1 (Part 2)

Diana Ross and Michael Jackson starred in: The Wiz

According to Jan and Dean, where would you find two girls to every boy? Surf City

The Guns N' Roses song "You Could Be Mine" was used in which movie soundtrack? Terminator II

In what movie is Anne Wilkes unduly bothered by "cockadoodie" plot inconsistencies? Misery

Which of these comedians never hosted the Academy Awards? Jay Leno

In the film Dennis the Menace, what is the name of Dennis' dog? Gnasher

In most animated movies, how many frames per second are projected? 24

Which singer was a bank teller before she was a "Heartbreaker"? Pat Benatar

Fill in the blank: "We had joy, we had fun, we had ________". Seasons in the sun

Who's the most famous female lead singer for Jefferson Airplane / Starship? Grace Slick

Who was the voice of Mickey in the Look Who's Talking films? Bruce Willis

On January 21, 1968, Jimi Hendrix recorded his version of what song from Bob Dylan's John Wesley Harding album? "All Along the Watchtower"

Who taught us all how to spell "respect" in 1967? Aretha Franklin

Steve McQueen made a brief comeback after a 4-year hiatus, beginning with: An Enemy of the People

Who starred in and directed the 1994 film Mary Shelley's Frankenstein? Kenneth Branagh

Which of the following is not an official James Bond film? Never Say Never Again

Walt Disney's first animated feature film was: Snow White

Who said: "No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another"? Charles Dickens

Where is the home of the Grand Ole Opry? Nashville

What actor made his movie debut as Glen Lantz in A Nightmare on Elm Street? Johnny Depp

Which film stars Julia Roberts and Mel Gibson? Conspiracy Theory

"Not Fade Away", by Buddy Holly, was covered by this band: The Rolling Stones

Uma Thurman wants to: Kill ________. Bill

In the film U-Turn, what game does Billy Bob Thornton's character play by himself? Twister

Steven Spielberg did NOT direct which of these movies? Poltergeist

98 Degrees performed the song "Because of You" on which album? 98 Degrees and Rising

"Heart of Gold" is a song by this musician: Neil Young

NYPD detectives Eddie Egan and Sonny Grosso stopped a heroin ring operating out of Marseille, inspiring which movie? The French Connection

Robert the Bruce: Was a Scottish King who fought against England

You can get anything you want, if you know who was inspired by Alice Brock's restaurant in Stockbridge, Massachusetts? Arlo Guthrie

What instrument does Anna play in the 2003 movie, Freaky Friday? Guitar

What did the movies' first stuntman, Frederick Law, jump off of in 1912? Statue of Liberty

QOD & Trivia Mon 2/1 (Part 1)

Question of the Day - What gap-toothed talk show host debuted on CBS 22 years ago today? David Letterman

Which of these TV shows is based on the idea of vox populi? American Idol

In 1993, John Goodman won a Golden Globe for what TV show? Roseanne

The original cast of The Facts of Life included Molly Ringwald. True

What's the name of the 1968 TV program with characters "Fleegle" and "Bingo"? The Banana Splits

When did The $64,000 Question debut on television? 1955

In RV, what state do the dysfunctional Munros come from? California

Linda Fiorentino won her role in which movie during a poker game? Men in Black

What network did the animated series KaBlam! air on? Nickelodeon

What "keeps fallin' on my head" in the famous song from Burt Bacharach? Raindrops

What performer made his appearance in the 2006 film Grad Night? Coolio

Who hosted the reality TV series, The Mole? Anderson Cooper

In which 1957 musical satire did Fred Astaire play a high-fashion photographer? Funny Face

What Reality Bites star was once married to Uma Thurman? Ethan Hawke

Where is the TV show, The Odd Couple located New York

Which film features outlandish pranks by army surgeons in wartime Korea? M*A*S*H

Which of the following is not a character from The Alvin Show? Pinky

Who played Betty in the show Ugly Betty? America Ferrera

This is Bart Simpson's favorite superhero: Radioactive Man

What role does Wesley Snipes play in the Blade trilogy? Vampire hunter

Rowan Atkinson appeared in the film Scooby Doo, and dubbed the cartoon series. False

What animated TV character sells propane and propane accessories? Hank Hill

How is Angela Lansbury best known on American TV? Actress

Which role did Beverley Mitchell play in the TV series, 7th Heaven? Lucy Camden

Who starred on The Practice? Lisa Gay Hamilton

Nina Blackwood was among the first five VJ's of MTV. True

The Cosby Show gave Adam Sandler one of his first acting jobs. True

ohn Wesley Shipp played this superhero on TV: The Flash

Which one of these people was NOT a cast member of the 1990 TV series Afterdrive? Bernadette Peters

What is the last name of the actress who starred in TV's Roseanne? Barr

Boston Bruins forward Cam Neely appeared as a firefighter in what TV series? Rescue Me

What is the name of the casino on the TV show Las Vegas? The Montecito

What 1928 Herbert Asbury novel became a hit movie for Martin Scorsese? The Gangs of New York