Post by mattgarth on May 7, 2020 14:28:41 GMT
The 12-Step Garth Game Program:
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01. THE INTRODUCTION:
No, not Harrison -- that other Ford ... Glenn
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02. THE SONG (Vocals by Bill Haley and the Comets):
One-Two-Three Attempts, Four's a Halfer
Five-Six-Seven Attempts, Eight's a Laugher
Nine-Ten-Eleven Attempts, Twelve's a Gaffer
We're gonna post around this Board today
So turn your searchlights on and join the fun
You'll start to score when you track down one
We're gonna post around this Board today
We're gonna search all things Glenn Ford today
We're gonna post, gonna score around this Quiz today
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03. THE QUOTE:
"I may have been beaten up on the Bonus Round, but I'm not beaten!"
'Richard Dadier' (Glenn Ford) in BLACKBOARD JUNGLE (well, almost)
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04. THE SET-UP:
-- Numerically listed below in BLUE are 100 QUESTIONS.
-- The Questions are divided into 25 LETTERED CATEGORIES (Lettered A-Y).
-- There will be 3 or 4 or 5 NUMBERED QUESTIONS in each CATEGORY.
-- All QUESTIONS will deal with the career of GLENN FORD.
-- Each of the 25 CATEGORIES will cover a different aspect of his career on film and TV.
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05. THE CHALLENGE:
-- Respond to the QUESTIONS in the 25 CATEGORIES.
-- Every Answer will first require the TITLE(s) of FORD's works.
-- A Posting Example is offered below.
-- Just ONE answer per post, and only THREE consecutive responses allowed before another player participates.
-- Scores will appear below in PURPLE.
-- Duplicate posts will be determined by the earlier time stamp.
-- Correct individual Answers will convert to RED when solved, along with the name of the clever player who nabbed it.
-- Entire Categories will turn to PINK when all Responses are completed.
-- Questions including the notation 'W' and 'N' refer to OSCARED status meaning 'Winning' and 'Nominated.'
-- 'GF' Notations refer to Performer GLENN FORD.
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06. THE EXAMPLE:
Z-104. TITLE -- plus the CHARACTER NAME in which GF plays the U.S. PRESIDENT.
ALWAYS list the LETTERED NUMBER and the FILM TITLE(s) in the Message Box first.
Ex.: Z-104 -- DAY OF RESURRECTION (aka VIRUS)
Place SPECIFIC ANSWER -- Name (Performer/Character/Person) and/or information sought in the Message Box second.
Ex.: 'President Richardson'
Where there are multiple answers available, only the first set of correct responses will be credited.
A non-scoring BONUS ROUND will immediately be available at game's end.
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07. THE EQUATIONS:
a) Questions -- 30% Easy / 30% Challenging / 30% Difficult / 10% Impossible
b) Answers -- 99% Absolutely Accurate / 01% Garth Gaffe (Advanced Apology Extended)
08. THE NOTATIONS:
NTA = Not the Answer / KP = Keep Pursuing (on the right track) / QS = Quit Searching (down the wrong path)
**PLAYER NAME!! = Double Digit Club (DDC) Post / LLS = Last Link Standing (Final Answer)
09. THE STATISTICS:
25 CATEGORIES / 3 or 4 or 5 ITEMS PER CATEGORY / 100 TOTAL QUESTIONS / 100 GLENN FORD RESPONSES
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10. THE QUIZMASTER'S MANIFESTO:
-- The QM will always offer warm welcomes to incoming players, helpful hints for incorrect responses, and DDC acknowledgement.
-- Beyond that, the Quizmaster may not always respond to every post.
-- Not being unfriendly, just utilizing the time more efficiently by keeping the Scoreboard U-T-D (Up-To-Date).
-- Besides, it's just too boring to keep responding 'Yes" to every correct answer -- and too many posts may scare off potential players.
-- The Scoreboard will tell the tale -- but be patient about U-T-Ds because the QM thinks and types slowly.
-- Do you want 'em fast or accurate? (I don't do both)
-- Any comments on Correct Answers (always a player's first and sometimes after several attempts) will be entered ALL IN CAPS!!!
-- When posting traffic is heavy, Scores will be entered in groups of five, and incorrects (NTAs and halfers) will be bundled.
-- Be sure to number and label correctly to save wear and tear on the QM and his beleaguered staff.
-- Only one answer can be considered as correct -- MINE (it's good to be the Quizmaster).
-- Please follow the EXAMPLE directions to facilitate scoring as well as maintaining player harmony and Quizmaster sanity.
-- IMPORTANT: Do not return to correct a previous post -- this vehicle cannot make U-Turns.
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11. THE SCOREBOARD
FORD'S FILMS FOUND: 100 / GLENN'S TITLES REMAINING: 00
BR = BONUS ROUND SCORES
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D. DOUBLE DIGIT CLUB MEMBERS (10+)
22: SPIDER (D/W)
20: BELLA (D)
19: BRAVO (D)
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F. FORMIDABLE OPPONENTS PENDING (07-09)
08: MARSHA (F)
07: KIJII (F)
07: JERVIS (F)
07: TELE (F)
Q. QUALITY PLAYERS APPROACHING (04-06)
04:
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P. PARTICIPATING PANELISTS ARRIVING (01-03)
03: PAUL (P)
02: DANA (P)
02: RUFUS (P)
01: MARIANNE (P)
01: MIKE (P)
01: BAT (P)
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I. Interested Interns Trying (00-00)
00:
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00:
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12: THE CAREER OF GLENN FORD (Categories A-Y):
All are Theatrical Feature Films unless otherwise indicated
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A. HIS CHARACTERS: 4 TITLES AND THE *DIRECTORS OF THEATRICAL FEATURES* IN WHICH GF PORTRAYED THESE CHARACTERS:
A01. Martin Ordway -- THE WHITE TOWER / Ted Tetzlaff (bravo)
A02. Cheyenne Rogers -- THE DESPERADOES / Charles Vidor (bravo)
A03. John Stroud -- MAN FROM THE ALAMO / Budd Boetticher (bravo)
A04. Maxwell Webster -- YOUNG MAN WITH IDEAS / Mitchell Leisen (bravo)
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B. HIS FIRST AND LAST (F & L) : 8 TITLES -- *TWO THEATRICAL FEATURE FILM TITLES EACH * FOR FIRSTS & LASTS IN GF'S CAREER
B05. F & L career Theatrical Feature Films and *GF CHARACTER NAMES* IN HIS MOVIE DEBUT AND FINALE
--- HEAVEN WITH A BARBED WIRE FENCE & RAW NERVE (spider)
B06. F & L Theatrical Feature Films with Actress Rita Hayworth and *HER CHARACTER NAMES*
--- THE LADY IN QUESTION & THE MONEY TRAP (marsha)
B07. F & L Theatrical Feature Films and *GF CHARACTER NAMES* with Director George Marshall
--- TEXAS & ADVANCE TO THE REAR (spider)
B08. F & L Golden Globe Performance Nominations & Wins and *GF CHARACTER NAMES*
--- TEAHOUSE OF THE AUGUST MOON & POCKETFUL OF MIRACLES (spider)
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C. HIS OSCARED DIRECTORS: 3 TITLES AND *FILMMAKERS NAMES* IN PICTURES MADE BY CAREER OSCAR-WINNING DIRECTORS
C09. THE FOUR HORSEMEN OF THE APOCALYPSE / Vincent Minnelli (mike)
C10. DEAR HEART / Delbert Mann (spider)
C11. POCKETFUL OF MIRACLES / Frank Capra (spider)
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D. HIS PROFESSIONS: 4 TITLES AND *GF CHARACTERS NAMES* WHERE HE MAKES ENDS MEET WORKING AT THESE JOBS
D12. Airline Executive -- FATE IS THE HUNTER / 'Sam McBane' (spider)
DDC: D13. Bomb Disposal Expert -- TIME BOMB aka TERROR ON A TRAIN / 'Peter Lyncort' (**BRAVOMAILER!!)
D14. Bus Driver -- THE MATING OF MILLIE / 'Doug Andrews' (bravo)
D15. Mining Engineer -- FRAMED / 'Mike Lambert' (bravo)
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E. HIS VILLAINS: 3 TITLES AND *GF CHARACTER NAMES* WHERE HE IS THE BAD GUY
E16. 3:10 TO YUMA / 'Ben Wade' (jervis)
E17. LUST FOR GOLD / 'Jacob Waltz' (paul)
E18. THE MAN FROM COLORADO / 'Owen Devereaux' (tele)
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F. HIS ARMY SERVICE: 4 TITLES AND *GF CHARACTER NAMES* WHERE HE HOLDS THESE CINEMATIC RANKS
F19. Captain -- TEAHOUSE OF THE AUGUST MOON / 'Captain Fisby' (bravo)
F20. Lieutenant General -- IS PARIS BURNING? / 'Omar Bradley' (kijii)
F21. Master Sergeant -- IMITATION GENERAL / 'Murphy Savage' (bravo)
F22. Major General -- CASABLANCA EXPRESS / 'General Williams' (bravo)
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G. HIS LOCATIONS: TWO TITLES EACH AND *GF CHARACTER NAMES* WHERE THE PLOT TAKES PLACE IN WHOLE OR IN PART
G23. Argentina -- GILDA & THE FOUR HORSEMEN OF THE APOCALYPSE (marsha)
G24. France -- THE GREEN GLOVE & IMITATION GENERAL (bravo)
G25. Mexico -- PLUNDER OF THE SUN & RAGE (bravo)
G26. Spain -- THE LOVES OF CARMEN & IT STARTED WITH A KISS (bravo)
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H. HIS FATHERS: 3 TITLES AND *THEIR CHARACTER NAMES* OF CAREER OSCARED (W OR N) ACTORS PLAYING HIS DAD
H27. THE FOUR HORSEMEN OF THE APOCALYPSE / Charles Boyer (kijii)
H28. THE DOCTOR AND THE GIRL / Charles Coburn (spider)
H29. THE LADY IN QUESTION / Brian Aherne (marsha)
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I. HIS REMAKES: 5 TITLES AND *PREVIOUS INITIALED ACTORS NAMES* IN ROLES PLAYED OF EARLIER FILMS HE LATER APPEARED IN
I30. BC -- DOWN THREE DARK STREETS & EXPERIMENT IN TERROR / Broderick Crawford (bella)
I31. RD -- CIMARRON / Richard Dix (marsha)
I32. JG -- LA BETE HUMAINE & HUMAN DESIRE / Jean Gabin (bella)
I33. PH -- THE CRIMINAL CODE & CONVICTED / Philips Holmes (bella)
I34. RV -- THE FOUR HORSEMEN OF THE APOCALYPSE / Rudolph Valentino (spider)
--- also: MR -- A STOLEN LIFE / Michael Redgrave
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J. HIS REAL GUYS: 5 TITLES AND *GF CHARACTER NAMES* OF ROLES PLAYED IN WHICH HE PORTRAYS THESE INITIALED ACTUAL PERSONS
J35. OB -- IS PARIS BURNING? / 'Omar Bradley' (bravo)
J36. BH -- FOLLOW THE SUN / 'Ben Hogan' (bravo)
J37. JM -- GALLANT JOURNEY / 'John J. Montgomery' (bravo)
J38. RS -- MIDWAY / 'Raymond Spruance' (bravo)
J39. JW -- LUST FOR GOLD / 'Jacob Waltz' (bat)
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K. HIS AUTHORS: 5 TITLES AND *INITIALED NOVELISTS * WHO AUTHORED BOOKS THAT GF'S FILMS WERE BASED ON
K40. EF -- CIMARRON / Edna Ferber (kijii)
K41. EG -- FATE IS THE HUNTER / Ernest K. Gann (dana)
K42. EL -- 3:10 TO YUMA / Elmore Leonard (tele)
K43. ER -- SO ENDS OUR NIGHT / Erich Maria Remarque (dana)
K44. EZ -- HUMAN DESIRE / Emile Zola (kijii)
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L. HIS NOMINATED FILMMAKERS: 5 TITLES AND *INITIALED NAMES* OF FILMS HELMED BY NEVER-WINNING NOMINATED DIRECTORS
L45. RB -- BLACKBOARD JUNGLE / Richard Brooks (bella)
L46. JF -- PLUNDER OF THE SUN / John Farrow (bella)
DDC: L47. MR -- TRIAL / Mark Robson (**BELLADONNA!!)
L48. CW -- DON'T GO NEAR THE WATER / Charles Walters (bella)
L49. WW -- GALLANT JOURNEY / William Wellman (bella)
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M. HIS WESTERNS: 5 TITLES AND *CAREER SUPPORTING ACTOR OSCAR WINNERS* CO-STARRING IN WESTERN FILMS
M50. COWBOY / Jack Lemmon (marsha)
M51. 3:10 TO YUMA / Van Heflin (spider)
M52. DAY OF THE EVIL GUN / Dean Jagger (kijii)
M53. THE REDHEAD AND THE COWBOY / Edmond O'Brien (tele)
M54. LUST FOR GOLD / Gig Young (tele)
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N. HIS GUYS NAMED JOE: 4 TITLES AND *DIRECTORS NAMES* OF FILMS WHERE HIS FIRST NAME IS 'JOE'
N55. 'Joe Baron' in THE MONEY TRAP / Burt Kennedy (spider)
N56. 'Joe Fitzpatrick' in IT STARTED WITH A KISS / George Marshall (spider)
N57. 'Joe Hufford' in CONVICTED / Henry Levin (spider)
N58. 'Joe Miracle' in MR. SOFT TOUCH / Henry Levin (rufus)
--- also: 'Joe Riley' in HEAVEN WITH A BARBED WIRE FENCE / Ricardo Cortez
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0. HIS WIVES: 4 TITLES AND *NEVER-WINNING CAREER OSCAR-NOMINATED ACTRESSES* PLAYING HIS SPOUSE
059. THE GAZEBO / Debbie Reynolds (marianne)
060. INTERRUPTED MELODY / Eleanor Parker (spider)
061. THE UNDERCOVER MAN / Nina Foch (spider)
062. THE FASTEST GUN ALIVE / Jeanne Crain (kijii)
--- also: SMITH / Nancy Olson & THE DOCTOR AND THE GIRL / Janet Leigh
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P. HIS NAVAL SERVICE: 5 TITLES AND *GF CHARACTER NAMES* WHERE HE HOLDS THESE CINEMATIC RANKS
P63. CHIEF PETTY OFFICER (CPO) -- CRY FOR HAPPY / 'Andy Cyphers' (spider)
P64. COMMANDER -- THE FLYING MISSILE / 'William Talbot' (tele)
P65. LIEUTENANT (JG) -- DON'T GO NEAR THE WATER / 'Max Siegel' (spider)
P66. GUNNER'S MATE -- DESTROYER / 'Mickey Donahue' (bravo)
P67. LIEUT. COMMANDER -- TORPEDO RUN / 'Barney Doyle' (spider)
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Q. HIS NOIRS: 3 TITLES AND 3 CAREER OSCAR-WINNING CO-STARS WITH GF IN FILMS NOIR (NO REPEAT TITLES OR NAMES)
Q68. THE BIG HEAT / Lee Marvin (bella)
Q69. HUMAN DESIRE / Gloria Grahame (bella)
Q70. CONVICTED / Broderick Crawford (paul)
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R. HIS TELEVISIONS: 4 TV APPEARANCES AND INSPIRATIONS
R71. His first Appearance and *GF Character Name* in GF's Movie made for TV debut -- BROTHERHOOD OF THE BELL / 'Andy Patterson' (spider)
R72. Two TV Series he starred in and *GF Character Names* -- CADE'S COUNTY & THE FAMILY HOLVAK (jervis)
R73. Long-running TV Series based on his earlier film and *TV Actor* portraying his movie role
--- THE COURTSHIP OF EDDIE'S FATHER / Bill Bixby (jervis)
R74. TV-Mini Series Western and *GF Character Name* based on a 'LL' Novel and co-starring an Oscar-winning Actor as his saddle pal
--- THE SACKETTS / 'Tom Sunday' -- from Louis L'Amour book / Ben Johnson as his Saddle Pal (jervis)
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S. HIS TWO-FERS: TWO TITLES PLUS FOR EACH SEGMENT
S75. Titles of TWO BROADWAY PLAYS and *Original Cast Performer* in Film Versions he appeared in
--- TEAHOUSE OF THE AUGUST MOON / John Forsythe & THE GAZEBO / Walter Slezak (spider)
S76. Titles of TWO of his films based on Comic Strips and *GF Character Names*
--- BLONDIE PLAYS CUPID & SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE (jervis)
S77. Two Titles (with same Calendar Year) and *Two NEVER-WINNING PERFORMERS* Nominated opposite him and their acting categories
--- 1955: INTERRUPTED MELODY / Eleanor Parker -- Lead & TRIAL / Arthur Kennedy -- Support (jervis)
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T. HIS OSCARS: 3 TITLES AND *GF Character Name -- NEVER A NOMINEE BUT ASSOCIATIONS WITH THE BIG PRIZE
DDC: T78. Title and *GF Character Name* in Film with Best Song Nomination -- DEAR HEART / 'Harry Mork' (**SPIDERWORT!!)
T79. Title and *GF Character Name* in Film with Special Effects Nomination -- TORPEDO RUN / 'Barney Doyle' (tele)
T80. Title and *GF Character Name* in Film with Original Screenplay Nomination -- THE SHEEPMAN / 'Jason Sweet' (kijii)
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U. HIS BUDDIES: TWO (ONLY TWO) DIFFERENT TITLES EACH THAT HE APPEARED WITH THESE *CAREER LEAD OSCAR-WINNING ACTORS*
U81. JUBAL and TORPEDO RUN / Ernest Borgnine (paul)
U82. TEAHOUSE OF THE AUGUST MOON and SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE / Marlon Brando (bella)
U83. THE ROUNDERS and MIDWAY / Henry Fonda (bravo)
U84. TEXAS and THE MAN FROM COLORADO / William Holden (bella)
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V. HIS REMADES: 4 TITLES AND *ACTORS NAMES* IN LATER REMAKES OF ROLES ORIGINATED BY GF
V85. 3:10 TO YUMA / Russell Crowe (marsha)
V86. RANSOM! / Mel Gibson (marsha)
V87. MIDWAY / Jake Weber (rufus)
LLS: V88. SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE & MAN OF STEEL / Kevin Costner (marsha)
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W. HIS SUPPORTING ACTRESSES: 4 TITLES PLUS *OSCAR-WINNING SUPPORTING ACTRESSES* APPEARING WITH GF ON ONE OCCASION ONLY
W89. THE COURTSHIP OF EDDIE'S FATHER / Shirley Jones (spider)
W90. RANSOM! / Donna Reed (spider)
W91. CIMARRON / Mercedes McCambridge (jervis)
W92. THE SECRET OF CONVICT LAKE / Ethel Barrymore (tele)
also: CRY FOR HAPPY / Miyoshi Umeki
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X. HIS TITLES: 4 TITLES PLUS *NAMES OF DIRECTORS* IN WHICH GF'S CHARACTER NAME APPEARS IN THE TITLE
X93. CIMARRON / Anthony Mann (bella)
X94. JUBAL / Delmar Daves (bella)
X95. THE ADVENTURES OF MARTIN EDEN / Sidney Salkow (bella)
X96. SANTEE / Gene Nelson (bella)
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Y. HIS QUOTES: 4 TITLES -- Plus *GF CHARACTER NAME*
Y97. "You couldn't plant enough flowers around here to kill the smell!" -- THE BIG HEAT / 'Dave Bannon' (bella)
Y98. "Statistics show that there are more women in the world than anything else -- except insects." -- GILDA / 'Johnny Farrell' (bella)
Y99. "He wasn't in any danger of getting a headache from the weight of all the gold stars on his crown." -- THE SHEEPMAN / 'Jason Sweet' (bella)
Y100. "I learned a long time ago that when someone says 'decide right now' that that's the time to take your time." -- TRIAL / 'David Blake' (bella)
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B1) THE BONUS ROUND:
-- 100 GF Questions Answered
-- Glenn Ford made 12 Feature Films (no TV) with his favorite Character Actor -- Edgar Buchanan
-- 07 of those Films were Westerns, including Comedy and Modern
-- One of the 07 will be used as an Example
-- NAME the other 06 WESTERNS the two of them appeared in together and IDENTIFY BOTH their CHARACTER NAMES
-- Use the INITIALS 'GF' and 'EB' to identify them.
-- Example: THE SHEEPMAN -- 'Jason Sweet' (GF) / 'Milt Masters' (EB)
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BR-01. THE ROUNDERS (bella)
BR-02. CIMARRON (bella)
BR-03. THE MAN FROM COLORADO (bella)
BR-04. TEXAS (bella)
BR-05. LUST FOR GOLD (bella)
BR-06. THE DESPERADOES (bella)
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B2) THE BONUS SCORES:
12: BELLA
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01. THE INTRODUCTION:
No, not Harrison -- that other Ford ... Glenn
_________________________________________________________________
02. THE SONG (Vocals by Bill Haley and the Comets):
One-Two-Three Attempts, Four's a Halfer
Five-Six-Seven Attempts, Eight's a Laugher
Nine-Ten-Eleven Attempts, Twelve's a Gaffer
We're gonna post around this Board today
So turn your searchlights on and join the fun
You'll start to score when you track down one
We're gonna post around this Board today
We're gonna search all things Glenn Ford today
We're gonna post, gonna score around this Quiz today
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03. THE QUOTE:
"I may have been beaten up on the Bonus Round, but I'm not beaten!"
'Richard Dadier' (Glenn Ford) in BLACKBOARD JUNGLE (well, almost)
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04. THE SET-UP:
-- Numerically listed below in BLUE are 100 QUESTIONS.
-- The Questions are divided into 25 LETTERED CATEGORIES (Lettered A-Y).
-- There will be 3 or 4 or 5 NUMBERED QUESTIONS in each CATEGORY.
-- All QUESTIONS will deal with the career of GLENN FORD.
-- Each of the 25 CATEGORIES will cover a different aspect of his career on film and TV.
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05. THE CHALLENGE:
-- Respond to the QUESTIONS in the 25 CATEGORIES.
-- Every Answer will first require the TITLE(s) of FORD's works.
-- A Posting Example is offered below.
-- Just ONE answer per post, and only THREE consecutive responses allowed before another player participates.
-- Scores will appear below in PURPLE.
-- Duplicate posts will be determined by the earlier time stamp.
-- Correct individual Answers will convert to RED when solved, along with the name of the clever player who nabbed it.
-- Entire Categories will turn to PINK when all Responses are completed.
-- Questions including the notation 'W' and 'N' refer to OSCARED status meaning 'Winning' and 'Nominated.'
-- 'GF' Notations refer to Performer GLENN FORD.
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06. THE EXAMPLE:
Z-104. TITLE -- plus the CHARACTER NAME in which GF plays the U.S. PRESIDENT.
ALWAYS list the LETTERED NUMBER and the FILM TITLE(s) in the Message Box first.
Ex.: Z-104 -- DAY OF RESURRECTION (aka VIRUS)
Place SPECIFIC ANSWER -- Name (Performer/Character/Person) and/or information sought in the Message Box second.
Ex.: 'President Richardson'
Where there are multiple answers available, only the first set of correct responses will be credited.
A non-scoring BONUS ROUND will immediately be available at game's end.
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07. THE EQUATIONS:
a) Questions -- 30% Easy / 30% Challenging / 30% Difficult / 10% Impossible
b) Answers -- 99% Absolutely Accurate / 01% Garth Gaffe (Advanced Apology Extended)
08. THE NOTATIONS:
NTA = Not the Answer / KP = Keep Pursuing (on the right track) / QS = Quit Searching (down the wrong path)
**PLAYER NAME!! = Double Digit Club (DDC) Post / LLS = Last Link Standing (Final Answer)
09. THE STATISTICS:
25 CATEGORIES / 3 or 4 or 5 ITEMS PER CATEGORY / 100 TOTAL QUESTIONS / 100 GLENN FORD RESPONSES
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10. THE QUIZMASTER'S MANIFESTO:
-- The QM will always offer warm welcomes to incoming players, helpful hints for incorrect responses, and DDC acknowledgement.
-- Beyond that, the Quizmaster may not always respond to every post.
-- Not being unfriendly, just utilizing the time more efficiently by keeping the Scoreboard U-T-D (Up-To-Date).
-- Besides, it's just too boring to keep responding 'Yes" to every correct answer -- and too many posts may scare off potential players.
-- The Scoreboard will tell the tale -- but be patient about U-T-Ds because the QM thinks and types slowly.
-- Do you want 'em fast or accurate? (I don't do both)
-- Any comments on Correct Answers (always a player's first and sometimes after several attempts) will be entered ALL IN CAPS!!!
-- When posting traffic is heavy, Scores will be entered in groups of five, and incorrects (NTAs and halfers) will be bundled.
-- Be sure to number and label correctly to save wear and tear on the QM and his beleaguered staff.
-- Only one answer can be considered as correct -- MINE (it's good to be the Quizmaster).
-- Please follow the EXAMPLE directions to facilitate scoring as well as maintaining player harmony and Quizmaster sanity.
-- IMPORTANT: Do not return to correct a previous post -- this vehicle cannot make U-Turns.
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11. THE SCOREBOARD
FORD'S FILMS FOUND: 100 / GLENN'S TITLES REMAINING: 00
BR = BONUS ROUND SCORES
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
D. DOUBLE DIGIT CLUB MEMBERS (10+)
22: SPIDER (D/W)
20: BELLA (D)
19: BRAVO (D)
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F. FORMIDABLE OPPONENTS PENDING (07-09)
08: MARSHA (F)
07: KIJII (F)
07: JERVIS (F)
07: TELE (F)
Q. QUALITY PLAYERS APPROACHING (04-06)
04:
04:
04:
P. PARTICIPATING PANELISTS ARRIVING (01-03)
03: PAUL (P)
02: DANA (P)
02: RUFUS (P)
01: MARIANNE (P)
01: MIKE (P)
01: BAT (P)
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I. Interested Interns Trying (00-00)
00:
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12: THE CAREER OF GLENN FORD (Categories A-Y):
All are Theatrical Feature Films unless otherwise indicated
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A. HIS CHARACTERS: 4 TITLES AND THE *DIRECTORS OF THEATRICAL FEATURES* IN WHICH GF PORTRAYED THESE CHARACTERS:
A01. Martin Ordway -- THE WHITE TOWER / Ted Tetzlaff (bravo)
A02. Cheyenne Rogers -- THE DESPERADOES / Charles Vidor (bravo)
A03. John Stroud -- MAN FROM THE ALAMO / Budd Boetticher (bravo)
A04. Maxwell Webster -- YOUNG MAN WITH IDEAS / Mitchell Leisen (bravo)
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B. HIS FIRST AND LAST (F & L) : 8 TITLES -- *TWO THEATRICAL FEATURE FILM TITLES EACH * FOR FIRSTS & LASTS IN GF'S CAREER
B05. F & L career Theatrical Feature Films and *GF CHARACTER NAMES* IN HIS MOVIE DEBUT AND FINALE
--- HEAVEN WITH A BARBED WIRE FENCE & RAW NERVE (spider)
B06. F & L Theatrical Feature Films with Actress Rita Hayworth and *HER CHARACTER NAMES*
--- THE LADY IN QUESTION & THE MONEY TRAP (marsha)
B07. F & L Theatrical Feature Films and *GF CHARACTER NAMES* with Director George Marshall
--- TEXAS & ADVANCE TO THE REAR (spider)
B08. F & L Golden Globe Performance Nominations & Wins and *GF CHARACTER NAMES*
--- TEAHOUSE OF THE AUGUST MOON & POCKETFUL OF MIRACLES (spider)
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C. HIS OSCARED DIRECTORS: 3 TITLES AND *FILMMAKERS NAMES* IN PICTURES MADE BY CAREER OSCAR-WINNING DIRECTORS
C09. THE FOUR HORSEMEN OF THE APOCALYPSE / Vincent Minnelli (mike)
C10. DEAR HEART / Delbert Mann (spider)
C11. POCKETFUL OF MIRACLES / Frank Capra (spider)
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D. HIS PROFESSIONS: 4 TITLES AND *GF CHARACTERS NAMES* WHERE HE MAKES ENDS MEET WORKING AT THESE JOBS
D12. Airline Executive -- FATE IS THE HUNTER / 'Sam McBane' (spider)
DDC: D13. Bomb Disposal Expert -- TIME BOMB aka TERROR ON A TRAIN / 'Peter Lyncort' (**BRAVOMAILER!!)
D14. Bus Driver -- THE MATING OF MILLIE / 'Doug Andrews' (bravo)
D15. Mining Engineer -- FRAMED / 'Mike Lambert' (bravo)
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E. HIS VILLAINS: 3 TITLES AND *GF CHARACTER NAMES* WHERE HE IS THE BAD GUY
E16. 3:10 TO YUMA / 'Ben Wade' (jervis)
E17. LUST FOR GOLD / 'Jacob Waltz' (paul)
E18. THE MAN FROM COLORADO / 'Owen Devereaux' (tele)
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F. HIS ARMY SERVICE: 4 TITLES AND *GF CHARACTER NAMES* WHERE HE HOLDS THESE CINEMATIC RANKS
F19. Captain -- TEAHOUSE OF THE AUGUST MOON / 'Captain Fisby' (bravo)
F20. Lieutenant General -- IS PARIS BURNING? / 'Omar Bradley' (kijii)
F21. Master Sergeant -- IMITATION GENERAL / 'Murphy Savage' (bravo)
F22. Major General -- CASABLANCA EXPRESS / 'General Williams' (bravo)
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G. HIS LOCATIONS: TWO TITLES EACH AND *GF CHARACTER NAMES* WHERE THE PLOT TAKES PLACE IN WHOLE OR IN PART
G23. Argentina -- GILDA & THE FOUR HORSEMEN OF THE APOCALYPSE (marsha)
G24. France -- THE GREEN GLOVE & IMITATION GENERAL (bravo)
G25. Mexico -- PLUNDER OF THE SUN & RAGE (bravo)
G26. Spain -- THE LOVES OF CARMEN & IT STARTED WITH A KISS (bravo)
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H. HIS FATHERS: 3 TITLES AND *THEIR CHARACTER NAMES* OF CAREER OSCARED (W OR N) ACTORS PLAYING HIS DAD
H27. THE FOUR HORSEMEN OF THE APOCALYPSE / Charles Boyer (kijii)
H28. THE DOCTOR AND THE GIRL / Charles Coburn (spider)
H29. THE LADY IN QUESTION / Brian Aherne (marsha)
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I. HIS REMAKES: 5 TITLES AND *PREVIOUS INITIALED ACTORS NAMES* IN ROLES PLAYED OF EARLIER FILMS HE LATER APPEARED IN
I30. BC -- DOWN THREE DARK STREETS & EXPERIMENT IN TERROR / Broderick Crawford (bella)
I31. RD -- CIMARRON / Richard Dix (marsha)
I32. JG -- LA BETE HUMAINE & HUMAN DESIRE / Jean Gabin (bella)
I33. PH -- THE CRIMINAL CODE & CONVICTED / Philips Holmes (bella)
I34. RV -- THE FOUR HORSEMEN OF THE APOCALYPSE / Rudolph Valentino (spider)
--- also: MR -- A STOLEN LIFE / Michael Redgrave
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J. HIS REAL GUYS: 5 TITLES AND *GF CHARACTER NAMES* OF ROLES PLAYED IN WHICH HE PORTRAYS THESE INITIALED ACTUAL PERSONS
J35. OB -- IS PARIS BURNING? / 'Omar Bradley' (bravo)
J36. BH -- FOLLOW THE SUN / 'Ben Hogan' (bravo)
J37. JM -- GALLANT JOURNEY / 'John J. Montgomery' (bravo)
J38. RS -- MIDWAY / 'Raymond Spruance' (bravo)
J39. JW -- LUST FOR GOLD / 'Jacob Waltz' (bat)
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K. HIS AUTHORS: 5 TITLES AND *INITIALED NOVELISTS * WHO AUTHORED BOOKS THAT GF'S FILMS WERE BASED ON
K40. EF -- CIMARRON / Edna Ferber (kijii)
K41. EG -- FATE IS THE HUNTER / Ernest K. Gann (dana)
K42. EL -- 3:10 TO YUMA / Elmore Leonard (tele)
K43. ER -- SO ENDS OUR NIGHT / Erich Maria Remarque (dana)
K44. EZ -- HUMAN DESIRE / Emile Zola (kijii)
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L. HIS NOMINATED FILMMAKERS: 5 TITLES AND *INITIALED NAMES* OF FILMS HELMED BY NEVER-WINNING NOMINATED DIRECTORS
L45. RB -- BLACKBOARD JUNGLE / Richard Brooks (bella)
L46. JF -- PLUNDER OF THE SUN / John Farrow (bella)
DDC: L47. MR -- TRIAL / Mark Robson (**BELLADONNA!!)
L48. CW -- DON'T GO NEAR THE WATER / Charles Walters (bella)
L49. WW -- GALLANT JOURNEY / William Wellman (bella)
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M. HIS WESTERNS: 5 TITLES AND *CAREER SUPPORTING ACTOR OSCAR WINNERS* CO-STARRING IN WESTERN FILMS
M50. COWBOY / Jack Lemmon (marsha)
M51. 3:10 TO YUMA / Van Heflin (spider)
M52. DAY OF THE EVIL GUN / Dean Jagger (kijii)
M53. THE REDHEAD AND THE COWBOY / Edmond O'Brien (tele)
M54. LUST FOR GOLD / Gig Young (tele)
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N. HIS GUYS NAMED JOE: 4 TITLES AND *DIRECTORS NAMES* OF FILMS WHERE HIS FIRST NAME IS 'JOE'
N55. 'Joe Baron' in THE MONEY TRAP / Burt Kennedy (spider)
N56. 'Joe Fitzpatrick' in IT STARTED WITH A KISS / George Marshall (spider)
N57. 'Joe Hufford' in CONVICTED / Henry Levin (spider)
N58. 'Joe Miracle' in MR. SOFT TOUCH / Henry Levin (rufus)
--- also: 'Joe Riley' in HEAVEN WITH A BARBED WIRE FENCE / Ricardo Cortez
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0. HIS WIVES: 4 TITLES AND *NEVER-WINNING CAREER OSCAR-NOMINATED ACTRESSES* PLAYING HIS SPOUSE
059. THE GAZEBO / Debbie Reynolds (marianne)
060. INTERRUPTED MELODY / Eleanor Parker (spider)
061. THE UNDERCOVER MAN / Nina Foch (spider)
062. THE FASTEST GUN ALIVE / Jeanne Crain (kijii)
--- also: SMITH / Nancy Olson & THE DOCTOR AND THE GIRL / Janet Leigh
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P. HIS NAVAL SERVICE: 5 TITLES AND *GF CHARACTER NAMES* WHERE HE HOLDS THESE CINEMATIC RANKS
P63. CHIEF PETTY OFFICER (CPO) -- CRY FOR HAPPY / 'Andy Cyphers' (spider)
P64. COMMANDER -- THE FLYING MISSILE / 'William Talbot' (tele)
P65. LIEUTENANT (JG) -- DON'T GO NEAR THE WATER / 'Max Siegel' (spider)
P66. GUNNER'S MATE -- DESTROYER / 'Mickey Donahue' (bravo)
P67. LIEUT. COMMANDER -- TORPEDO RUN / 'Barney Doyle' (spider)
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Q. HIS NOIRS: 3 TITLES AND 3 CAREER OSCAR-WINNING CO-STARS WITH GF IN FILMS NOIR (NO REPEAT TITLES OR NAMES)
Q68. THE BIG HEAT / Lee Marvin (bella)
Q69. HUMAN DESIRE / Gloria Grahame (bella)
Q70. CONVICTED / Broderick Crawford (paul)
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R. HIS TELEVISIONS: 4 TV APPEARANCES AND INSPIRATIONS
R71. His first Appearance and *GF Character Name* in GF's Movie made for TV debut -- BROTHERHOOD OF THE BELL / 'Andy Patterson' (spider)
R72. Two TV Series he starred in and *GF Character Names* -- CADE'S COUNTY & THE FAMILY HOLVAK (jervis)
R73. Long-running TV Series based on his earlier film and *TV Actor* portraying his movie role
--- THE COURTSHIP OF EDDIE'S FATHER / Bill Bixby (jervis)
R74. TV-Mini Series Western and *GF Character Name* based on a 'LL' Novel and co-starring an Oscar-winning Actor as his saddle pal
--- THE SACKETTS / 'Tom Sunday' -- from Louis L'Amour book / Ben Johnson as his Saddle Pal (jervis)
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S. HIS TWO-FERS: TWO TITLES PLUS FOR EACH SEGMENT
S75. Titles of TWO BROADWAY PLAYS and *Original Cast Performer* in Film Versions he appeared in
--- TEAHOUSE OF THE AUGUST MOON / John Forsythe & THE GAZEBO / Walter Slezak (spider)
S76. Titles of TWO of his films based on Comic Strips and *GF Character Names*
--- BLONDIE PLAYS CUPID & SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE (jervis)
S77. Two Titles (with same Calendar Year) and *Two NEVER-WINNING PERFORMERS* Nominated opposite him and their acting categories
--- 1955: INTERRUPTED MELODY / Eleanor Parker -- Lead & TRIAL / Arthur Kennedy -- Support (jervis)
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T. HIS OSCARS: 3 TITLES AND *GF Character Name -- NEVER A NOMINEE BUT ASSOCIATIONS WITH THE BIG PRIZE
DDC: T78. Title and *GF Character Name* in Film with Best Song Nomination -- DEAR HEART / 'Harry Mork' (**SPIDERWORT!!)
T79. Title and *GF Character Name* in Film with Special Effects Nomination -- TORPEDO RUN / 'Barney Doyle' (tele)
T80. Title and *GF Character Name* in Film with Original Screenplay Nomination -- THE SHEEPMAN / 'Jason Sweet' (kijii)
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U. HIS BUDDIES: TWO (ONLY TWO) DIFFERENT TITLES EACH THAT HE APPEARED WITH THESE *CAREER LEAD OSCAR-WINNING ACTORS*
U81. JUBAL and TORPEDO RUN / Ernest Borgnine (paul)
U82. TEAHOUSE OF THE AUGUST MOON and SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE / Marlon Brando (bella)
U83. THE ROUNDERS and MIDWAY / Henry Fonda (bravo)
U84. TEXAS and THE MAN FROM COLORADO / William Holden (bella)
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V. HIS REMADES: 4 TITLES AND *ACTORS NAMES* IN LATER REMAKES OF ROLES ORIGINATED BY GF
V85. 3:10 TO YUMA / Russell Crowe (marsha)
V86. RANSOM! / Mel Gibson (marsha)
V87. MIDWAY / Jake Weber (rufus)
LLS: V88. SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE & MAN OF STEEL / Kevin Costner (marsha)
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W. HIS SUPPORTING ACTRESSES: 4 TITLES PLUS *OSCAR-WINNING SUPPORTING ACTRESSES* APPEARING WITH GF ON ONE OCCASION ONLY
W89. THE COURTSHIP OF EDDIE'S FATHER / Shirley Jones (spider)
W90. RANSOM! / Donna Reed (spider)
W91. CIMARRON / Mercedes McCambridge (jervis)
W92. THE SECRET OF CONVICT LAKE / Ethel Barrymore (tele)
also: CRY FOR HAPPY / Miyoshi Umeki
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X. HIS TITLES: 4 TITLES PLUS *NAMES OF DIRECTORS* IN WHICH GF'S CHARACTER NAME APPEARS IN THE TITLE
X93. CIMARRON / Anthony Mann (bella)
X94. JUBAL / Delmar Daves (bella)
X95. THE ADVENTURES OF MARTIN EDEN / Sidney Salkow (bella)
X96. SANTEE / Gene Nelson (bella)
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Y. HIS QUOTES: 4 TITLES -- Plus *GF CHARACTER NAME*
Y97. "You couldn't plant enough flowers around here to kill the smell!" -- THE BIG HEAT / 'Dave Bannon' (bella)
Y98. "Statistics show that there are more women in the world than anything else -- except insects." -- GILDA / 'Johnny Farrell' (bella)
Y99. "He wasn't in any danger of getting a headache from the weight of all the gold stars on his crown." -- THE SHEEPMAN / 'Jason Sweet' (bella)
Y100. "I learned a long time ago that when someone says 'decide right now' that that's the time to take your time." -- TRIAL / 'David Blake' (bella)
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B1) THE BONUS ROUND:
-- 100 GF Questions Answered
-- Glenn Ford made 12 Feature Films (no TV) with his favorite Character Actor -- Edgar Buchanan
-- 07 of those Films were Westerns, including Comedy and Modern
-- One of the 07 will be used as an Example
-- NAME the other 06 WESTERNS the two of them appeared in together and IDENTIFY BOTH their CHARACTER NAMES
-- Use the INITIALS 'GF' and 'EB' to identify them.
-- Example: THE SHEEPMAN -- 'Jason Sweet' (GF) / 'Milt Masters' (EB)
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BR-01. THE ROUNDERS (bella)
BR-02. CIMARRON (bella)
BR-03. THE MAN FROM COLORADO (bella)
BR-04. TEXAS (bella)
BR-05. LUST FOR GOLD (bella)
BR-06. THE DESPERADOES (bella)
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B2) THE BONUS SCORES:
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