Master Index of Archived Threads


Random Apropos of Nothing Quiz(zes)

batmagadanleadoff Jul 24 2019 12:26 PM

Stick your random apropos of nothing non-baseball related quizzes here. But wait for the last quiz posted to have concluded. Like this one. Here goes: Who is the only Hollywood star to have appeared as a special guest on the 60's Batman TV show in two separate story lines as two separate and distinct villains?

kcmets Jul 24 2019 01:05 PM Re: Random Apropos of Nothing Quiz(zes)

Liberace played the part of two brothers, whether this fits into your parameters or what their names were I have no clue.

batmagadanleadoff Jul 24 2019 01:12 PM Re: Random Apropos of Nothing Quiz(zes)

=kcmets post_id=16625 time=1563995110 user_id=53] Liberace played the part of two brothers, whether this fits into your parameters or what their names were I have no clue.

Liberace played Chandell and his evil brother Harry, who forced Chandell to engage in crimes. I can't accept this answer because the Liberace episodes are all part of the same storyline.



Bat-Trivia: The Liberace episode was the highest rated episode of the Batman TV series

kcmets Jul 24 2019 01:17 PM Re: Random Apropos of Nothing Quiz(zes)

=batmagadanleadoff post_id=16628 time=1563995571 user_id=68]I can't accept this answer because the Liberace episodes are all part of the same storyline.

I'm always a day late, a dollar short or both...

batmagadanleadoff Jul 24 2019 01:20 PM Re: Random Apropos of Nothing Quiz(zes)

=kcmets post_id=16630 time=1563995859 user_id=53] =batmagadanleadoff post_id=16628 time=1563995571 user_id=68]I can't accept this answer because the Liberace episodes are all part of the same storyline.

I'm always a day late, a dollar short or both...


Better than being two days late and two dollars short.

41Forever Jul 24 2019 01:26 PM Re: Random Apropos of Nothing Quiz(zes)

Anne Baxter was both Olga and Zelda -- and was pretty bland in both!

Benjamin Grimm Jul 24 2019 01:43 PM Re: Random Apropos of Nothing Quiz(zes)

Anne Baxter was the granddaughter of Frank Lloyd Wright.

Double Switch Jul 24 2019 01:57 PM Re: Random Apropos of Nothing Quiz(zes)

I liked her in All About Eve but not at all in I Confess. As well, Montgomery Clift was a strange choice as a tormented priest (or not - should go rewatch that). She had a hell of a run before dying at a mere 62 years.

41Forever Jul 24 2019 02:01 PM Re: Random Apropos of Nothing Quiz(zes)

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Anne Baxter was the granddaughter of Frank Lloyd Wright. Had no idea! That's cool!

batmagadanleadoff Jul 24 2019 02:04 PM Re: Random Apropos of Nothing Quiz(zes)

=41Forever post_id=16633 time=1563996392 user_id=69] Anne Baxter was both Olga and Zelda -- and was pretty bland in both!

We have a winner. Anne Baxter played Zelda the Great and Olga, Queen of the Cossacks.



Thank you for playing.

41Forever Jul 24 2019 02:20 PM Re: Random Apropos of Nothing Quiz(zes) Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jul 24 2019 02:37 PM

Which Bat villain appears only as a question mark in the credits at his/her demand because of either a salary dispute or not being happy with the costume, depending on the source?

batmagadanleadoff Jul 24 2019 02:30 PM Re: Random Apropos of Nothing Quiz(zes)

=41Forever post_id=16646 time=1563999630 user_id=69] Which Bat villain appears in the credits only as a question mark in the credits at his/her demand because of either a salary dispute or not being happy with the costume, depending on the source?

I'm going to recuse myself on account of being totally immersed in the subject right now. But I know the answer.

batmagadanleadoff Jul 24 2019 02:32 PM Re: Random Apropos of Nothing Quiz(zes)

=batmagadanleadoff post_id=16647 time=1564000228 user_id=68] =41Forever post_id=16646 time=1563999630 user_id=69] Which Bat villain appears in the credits only as a question mark in the credits at his/her demand because of either a salary dispute or not being happy with the costume, depending on the source?

I'm going to recuse myself on account of being totally immersed in the subject right now. But I know the answer.




BTW, although most guest villains on the Batman TV show were one-offs, this villain had no chance of a repeat appearance; his costume creeped out the younger viewers.

41Forever Jul 24 2019 02:38 PM Re: Random Apropos of Nothing Quiz(zes)

As an aside, I met Adam West once and asked him who his favorite villain was. His answer was immediate: Catwoman.

HahnSolo Jul 24 2019 02:53 PM Re: Random Apropos of Nothing Quiz(zes)

=41Forever post_id=16646 time=1563999630 user_id=69] Which Bat villain appears only as a question mark in the credits at his/her demand because of either a salary dispute or not being happy with the costume, depending on the source?

The Puzzler?

41Forever Jul 24 2019 02:59 PM Re: Random Apropos of Nothing Quiz(zes)

Which Bat villain appears only as a question mark in the credits at his/her demand because of either a salary dispute or not being happy with the costume, depending on the source? The Puzzler? Incorrect, but Maurice Evans' villain was dashing before he became Dr. Zaius. https://metvcdn.metv.com/Vx1ug-1443478165-blog-62.jpg>

batmagadanleadoff Jul 24 2019 03:14 PM Re: Random Apropos of Nothing Quiz(zes)

The Puzzler's story was originally intended for the Riddler. But Frank Gorshin quit over a salary dispute so that episode was rewritten for The Puzzler. Eventually, the Riddler was re-cast; the role given to John Astin of Addams Family fame. Astin's Addams family wife, Carolyn Jones (as Morticia),was also a Batman villain -- Marsha, Queen of Diamonds.

kcmets Jul 24 2019 06:02 PM Re: Random Apropos of Nothing Quiz(zes)

My wife says Two Face?

batmagadanleadoff Jul 24 2019 06:57 PM Re: Random Apropos of Nothing Quiz(zes)

=kcmets post_id=16659 time=1564012946 user_id=53] My wife says Two Face?

Two-Face, a core villain in the Batman universe, dating as far back as the Golden age of Comics, was never portrayed on the 60's tv show. The writers felt that Two-Face's appearance was too gruesome for the show's younger viewers. The writers eventually got around to considering the Two-Face character. Harlan Ellison, the famous sci-fi writer, wrote a treatment and the execs were in early talks with Clint Eastwood to play the part. But then the show got canceled.

41Forever Jul 24 2019 07:12 PM Re: Random Apropos of Nothing Quiz(zes)

Close, though!

Double Switch Jul 24 2019 07:19 PM Re: Random Apropos of Nothing Quiz(zes)

My wife says Two Face? Harlan Ellison, the famous sci-fi writer, ... Lucky for you Mr. Ellison is dead or he'd immediately sue you for using the term "sci-fi" regarding his writing. And, dead or not, I'd be on the lookout for that "cease and desist" order.

HahnSolo Jul 25 2019 06:14 AM Re: Random Apropos of Nothing Quiz(zes)

=41Forever post_id=16667 time=1564017135 user_id=69]Close, though!

Well if it isn't Two Face it's gotta be False Face.



(I assume it's ok to guess twice at the same question)

41Forever Jul 25 2019 06:36 AM Re: Random Apropos of Nothing Quiz(zes)

Close, though! Well if it isn't Two Face it's gotta be False Face. (I assume it's ok to guess twice at the same question) You got it! Apparently when they pitched the idea to Malachi Throne, the character was a master of disguise who wore make up to look like others. Instead, he got this: https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/batman/images/b/be/False_Face_%28Batman_1960s_series%29.png/revision/latest?cb=20181115163659>

HahnSolo Jul 25 2019 07:05 AM Re: Random Apropos of Nothing Quiz(zes)

Ok I'll steer away from Batman and move to another kind-of cult favorite. In the second season of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, the Admiral of The Searcher (the ship on which Buck and Wilma explored the galaxy) was the descendant* of which real-life author? *note that the character is supposed to be the descendant, not the actor.

Vic Sage Jul 25 2019 07:37 AM Re: Random Apropos of Nothing Quiz(zes)

asimov. when i used to produce SF cons at college, i got to meet him, and Harlan, too. Also Adam West. It all seems like a lifetime ago.

HahnSolo Jul 25 2019 08:03 AM Re: Random Apropos of Nothing Quiz(zes)

Vic Sage wrote: asimov. when i used to produce SF cons at college, i got to meet him, and Harlan, too. Also Adam West. It all seems like a lifetime ago. Well done!

Benjamin Grimm Jul 25 2019 08:14 AM Re: Random Apropos of Nothing Quiz(zes)

I never met Isaac Asimov, but I did see him in person once. He made an appearance when I was at NYU. It was a small gathering and he told stories, told jokes, and even sang. He was very entertaining.

batmagadanleadoff Jul 25 2019 11:42 AM Re: Random Apropos of Nothing Quiz(zes)

Ok I'll steer away from Batman and move to another kind-of cult favorite. But then I'll just steer this thing back to Batman. With another three-pack. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48401342461_c43b7a01dd_z.jpg>https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48353432492_5d710b545a_z.jpg> https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48374306147_183a6cf8d7_z.jpg>

batmagadanleadoff Jul 28 2019 10:03 PM Re: Random Apropos of Nothing Quiz(zes)

Liberace played the part of two brothers, whether this fits into your parameters or what their names were I have no clue. Holy perfect pitch! If you wanna see how Batman could be both brilliant and all corny as hell all at the same time, check out this clip below as the Dynamic Duo escape another cliffhanger, this one at the hands of Harry, played by Liberace. [YOUTUBE]cEBGqNRJj2Y[/YOUTUBE]