The All-New Tic Tac Dough (NBC/USA) - Episode 2 - Finished!

[samthebravesfan]

For a diagonal block of George, here's your question on Sitcoms.

The first spin-off of The Mary Tyler Moore Show, this sitcom ran concurrent with it from 1974 to 1978.  It starred Valerie Harper as the title character, and other stars included Julie Kavner as the title character's sister Brenda and Lorenzo Music as the unseen doorman Carlton.  For the box, name the sitcom.

[billmcdee]

Rhoda!

[samthebravesfan]

That's right!

*ding, applause*

*whoooooooosh, bong*

$3000 in the pot and we're back to George.  What's your pleasure?

[bighornbattle]

Football for the block please.

[samthebravesfan]

Football it is. For the block of Bill's vertical row, here's the question:

The Detroit Lions don't exactly have a storied history at quarterback outside of one Hall of Famer, but the question I have for you here is this: which quarterback leads the Lions in career passing yards?

[bighornbattle]

Matthew Stafford.

[samthebravesfan]

Yes, that's correct!

*ding, applause*

*whooooooosh, bong*

Filling up that board, $3,500 in the pot and now it's time to shuffle again.

*90 TTD shuffle chimes*

*90 TTD stop dings*

Your move, Bill.  Select, please.

[billmcdee]

I'll have to try Royalty for the block please.

[samthebravesfan]

Get this box and you will indeed block George.  Here's your question on Royalty.

On April 30, 2019, Japan's Emperor Akihito abdicated the throne and his son succeeded him, becoming Japan's 126th emperor.  He will gain the posthumous title of Emperor Reiwa when he dies, continuing a tradition that stretches back to 660 BC.  For the box, name the current Emperor.

[billmcdee]

I haven't a clue.

[samthebravesfan]

*audience oohs*

The answer is Naruhito. This could be big for George. What will he decide to do?

[bighornbattle]

May I see the board please?

[samthebravesfan]

Yes you may.



You have Royalty in the center left, The 1990s in the bottom left, and Sitcoms in the bottom center.

[bighornbattle]

Royalty for the win. *bows*

[samthebravesfan]

You will indeed get the Game 1 win with Tic Tac Dough if you answer this question on Royalty.  Here we go.

The current king of the Netherlands is William-Alexander, who assumed the throne in 2013.  He was taking the place of his mother, the queen who presided over the Netherlands for 33 years and was the oldest-reigning monarch in the country's history.  For Tic Tac Dough, $4,000 and Game 1, name that queen.

[bighornbattle]

Queen Beatrix.

[samthebravesfan]

George..

You have Tic Tac Dough!

*90 TTD win theme, cheers and applause*

*whooooooosh, bong*

George takes Game 1, he's won $4,000, and he'll get to start Game 2 when we return.  Will Bill catch up and even the match?  Find out when we return!

*cheers and applause with the far shot and logo below the board and the outro theme, fade out*

[samthebravesfan]

*fade in, applause*

Welcome back to The All-New Tic Tac Dough!  Our challenger George has won Game 1 and he's looking to become our new champion.  As it is, if you win 5 matches in a row on the show, you win a very special prize.  Tell them about it, Rich!

Rich: It's a brand new car!

*audience cheers*

Rich: The Dodge Durango, comes with all standard features every car owner needs. Dodge, Dream Bigger!

Thanks, Rich!  

Also remember, George, that Game 2 is the big money round, where you or Bill may have a chance to boost the Dragon's Jackpot or our pot here!  Here are the categories for Game 2:

1. Astronomy
2. Double Dragon

3. Pop Music
4. Funny Men
5. Bodies of Water
6. 10 Grand Question
7. The Olympics
8. Video Games
9. Fads + Follies

Where would you like your first O?

[bighornbattle]

Bodies of Water please.

[samthebravesfan]

Bodies of Water in the center.  For $1,000 in the pot as well, here's your two-part question:

The United States, as a large country, naturally has a lot of large lakes.  I'll name two lakes, and you'll tell me the state that contains it in full.

1. Lake Okeechobee

2. Lake Winnebago

Here's your extra time.

*90 TTD think music*

For the box, what are your answers?

[bighornbattle]

1. Florida
2. Wisconsin

[samthebravesfan]

Absolutely right!

*ding, applause*

*whooooooooosh, bong*

We have our first O and now it's time for Bill to choose where he wants his first X.

[billmcdee]

I'll play it safe and try Astronomy please.

[samthebravesfan]

Gotta go with what you think you know.  Astronomy in the top left.

Many ancient cultures placed great significance on the brightest star in the constellation Canis Major, as it became visible during the summer seasons.  Today, it's known as the brightest star in the night sky.  For the box, name it.

[billmcdee]

Is that the Dog Star?

[samthebravesfan]

We'll take it!  The Dog Star is a well-known nickname for Sirius so you have the box!

*ding, applause*

*whooooooosh, bong*

With $1,500 in the post, we have our first shuffle.

*90 TTD shuffle chimes*

*90 TTD stop dings*

Where would you like your next O, George?

[bighornbattle]

Fads & Follies please.

[samthebravesfan]

Fads + Follies it is.  Here's your question.

In May 2017, a three-pronged toy with a ball bearing set in the middle that was said to relieve stress and anxiety by using it was all the rage, but fell off quickly by July.  For the box, name the toy.

[bighornbattle]

I know this because I used to do these things. They are called Fidget Spinners.

[samthebravesfan]

That's right!

*ding, applause*

*whoooooooosh, bong*

$2,000 in the pot and we're back to Bill.  What would you like?