I did not get it but in retrospect it should have been obvious. I take solace that Richard (the returning champion) did not get it either.
The correct response was Who is >!Lin Manuel Miranda!<
The category was Film and TV Cameos and this was the $1200 clue
The category was Film and TV Cameos and this was the $1200 clue
Paella does not have the the featured item on the menu but my senior citizen family members like it, so they will probably gravitate toward that.
And the correct responses were:
$200 - What is >!The US Open!<This was a triple stumper
$400 - What is >!"let"!<
$600 - What is >!Andre Agassi!<
$800 - What is >!The Davis Cup!<This was a also a triple stumper
$1000 - What is >!Poland!<
Not sure what is with the fake mustache though hahaha
Just for clarification, this refers to singles titles on the ATP tour (no challengers or futures).
Fokina's highest ranking was #14. In fact, Jerzy Janowicz also achieved #14 without winning a title.
Hint #1: >!This player's highest ranking was #12!<
Hint #2: >!This player achieved his highest ranking in 1983!<
Hint #3: >!This players is from the US!<
Hint #4: >!This player was a TWO TIME FINALIST at the Australian Open!<
Hint #5: >!This player WON the US Open doubles in 1982!<
Correct answer: >!Steve Denton!<
About a year ago, I was organizing my Playbills and I realized that I was getting close to 100 shows. Last night, I finally hit that mark so I created a little collage to show all the covers. This certainly brought back some memories of my Broadway history.
A few highlights:
First show: Lend Me A Tenor (1989)
100th show: Moulin Rouge (2026)
Shows most seen: Hamilton (4x) and Wicked (4x). Ragtime will be 4x in August.
Best show: Can't pick just one but Ragtime (both versions), Sweeney Todd (the Michael Cerveris/Patti LuPone version), and Gypsy (again Patti) are definitely among them.
Worst show: The Pirate Queen was ridiculous and (I know I'm going to get roasted) Oh Mary was really not my cup of tea.
Number of theaters: I was a bit surprised that I have only been to 34 out of 41 theaters. This probably because I haven't seen a lot of plays in the last few years and I still have yet to see The Lion King.
And a couple of nerdy notes:
Most of these shows were Broadway productions. The few that were Off-Broadway, touring, or West End productions are still included (with the corresponding Broadway-version Playbill).
Eagle-eyed theatergoers will notice that the Playbill for Whistle Down The Wind doesn't actually exist. I saw that in London in 2000 but it never came to Broadway. I wanted to represent it in my collection so I just created my own haha.
Shows like the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and productions at the Metropolitan Opera are not included. But I will see the Les Mis concert in August and that will be included.
Yes, I am the same doofus that committed a massive unforced error with the original post that said it was only 6 years. This is what happens when you get old as dirt hahaha
Prior to Jeopardy, Alex Trebek had numerous gigs hosting game shows. In fact, until Jeopardy came along, his longest-lasting show was something called High Rollers.
In June 1980 (46 years ago today), High Rollers was cancelled (along with Hollywood Squares and Chain Reaction) to make room for the TV debut (in the morning) of David Letterman. Dave's show would only last through October but he would come back in 1982 in his more familiar late night timeslot.
In a sense, Alex Trebek made room for David Letterman.
Three game shows were cancelled in June 1980 to make room for The David Letterman Show (in the morning). Originally, Letterman was a 90-minute show but then was condensed into 60-minutes. The show only lasted through October but Letterman would pop up again in 1982 in his more familiar late night timeslot.
The game shows were:
High Rollers (with Alex Trebek)
Chain Reaction (with Bill Cullen)
Hollywood Squares (with Peter Marshall)
This show would last through October. Two years later, he would reappear but this time in the familiar Late Night timeslot.
This show would last through October. Two years later, he would reappear but this time in the familiar Late Night timeslot.
In other words, is the King being in check a prerequisite to achieving checkmate?
Here is the actual point:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0hK1wyrrAU
A quick explanation for anyone that is interested. In tennis, if the ball hits any part of the line then it is considered "in". At the time, the officiating in tennis was far from perfect, so there were a lot of bad calls. John McEnroe was known to take issue with these calls and argue with the chair umpire.
This particular match was in the first round at the 1981 Wimbledon Championships. You can clearly see (as John noted) that chalk flew up on the serve, which meant that the ball hit the line and was considered in. It was such a obviously wrong call which led to the iconic line.
John went on to win that match (in straight sets) as well as win the entire tournament that year.
Here is the actual point:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0hK1wyrrAU
A quick explanation for anyone that is interested. In tennis, if the ball hits any part of the line then it is considered "in". At the time, the officiating in tennis was far from perfect, so there were a lot of bad calls. John McEnroe was known to take issue with these calls and argue with the chair umpire.
This particular match was in the first round at the 1981 Wimbledon Championships. You can clearly see (as John noted) that chalk flew up on the serve, which meant that the ball hit the line and was considered in. It was such a obviously wrong call which led to the iconic line.
John went on to win that match (in straight sets) as well as win the entire tournament that year.
I know many on this sub do not like his commentary. But like it or not, he is one of the most public faces of tennis. And I firmly believe he has done more to bring awareness and interest to the sport among the general population than almost any other player in the history (ha).
