** Game 4, Round 9: Entertainment - Canadian Comedians
1. Which Canadian comedy duo, both born in Toronto, were the most
frequently recurring guests on the "Ed Sullivan Show", appearing
67 times?
6. Which comedian, born in Brantford, began his comedy career in
the group the Groundlings, where he helped Paul Reubens develop
his Pee-Wee Herman character? In 1998, he was shot and killed
by his wife, who then committed suicide. Posthumously, he was
inducted into the Canada and Hollywood Walks of Fame.
8. This Canadian comedian was born in Quebec City, and had a
style that was characterized by deadpan delivery, eccentric
understatement, and the use of folksy, old-fashioned turns
of phrase. He graduated at 14 from high school and, at the
age of 16, enrolled at Carleton University, where he studied
mathematics and philosophy. Who was he?
** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round - You Don't Know Jack
A1. Jack Torrance, a writer and recovering alcoholic, is the
main protagonist of one of Stephen King's novels. Which one?
B1. Over the years Jack Nicholson has received a total of
12 Academy Award nominations in both the Best Actor and
Best Supporting Actor categories. For which movie was his
first nomination (in either category)?
B2. Jack Lemmon similarly has had a long career, and was
nominated for 8 Academy Awards in both the Best Actor and
Best Supporting Actor categories. For what movie did *he*
receive his first nomination (and first win)?
D2. American politician Jack Kemp had a long and distinguished
career as a congressman in the US House of Representatives
and as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in the
George H.W. Bush administration. Before his career as
a politician, he had another career from 1957 to 1969.
What was this career?
E1. Jack Dempsey (1895-1983) was a world champion American boxer
and cultural icon of the early 20th century. In what year
did he become the world heavyweight champion, within 2 years?
E2. In golf, Jack Nicklaus holds the record of the most major
tournament victories. The majors being the US Open, Masters,
British Open, and the PGA Championship. Within 1, how many
major tournaments has he won?
F1. A jack is a type of maritime flag flown on ships. On what
part of the ship is a jack flag flown?
F2. Jack Tar is a nickname for what type of occupation?
** Game 4, Round 9: Entertainment - Canadian Comedians
One of Canada's many gifts to the world is the humor of many
Canadians who have succeeded internationally as comedians, oo film, television, and stage, and as stand-up comics in clubs.
1. Which Canadian comedy duo, both born in Toronto, were the most
frequently recurring guests on the "Ed Sullivan Show", appearing
67 times?
2. Which Canadian comedian made a commercial for BC Hydro at
the age of 10, with Gilda Radner playing his mother? In 2017,
he was appointed to the Order of Canada for "his extensive and
acclaimed body of comedic work as an actor, writer, and producer"
3. Which Canadian stand-up comedian, and co-founder of Yuk Yuk's,
the comedy-club chain, was also appointed to the Order of Canada
in 2017, along with <answer 2>?
4. Which Canadian comedian, born in Regina, appeared in more than
100 movies and 150 TV shows, portraying more than 220 characters?
He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force at age 17, even
though he was legally deaf, and trained as an aerial gunner
in World War II. In 2003, Grant MacEwan College in Edmonton
named its School of Communications after him.
5. Which Canadian comedian was born on Halloween, 1950, in
Newmarket, Ontario? Toronto Mayor John Tory proclaimed
Halloween of 2020 as a day to honor this comedian on what
would have been his 70th birthday.
6. Which comedian, born in Brantford, began his comedy career in
the group the Groundlings, where he helped Paul Reubens develop
his Pee-Wee Herman character? In 1998, he was shot and killed
by his wife, who then committed suicide. Posthumously, he was
inducted into the Canada and Hollywood Walks of Fame.
7. Born in Toronto, this Canadian political satirist was a regular
correspondent on the "Daily Show" with Jon Stewart for 12 years.
In 2017, "Time" magazine named her as one of the 100 most influ-
ential people in the world. Who is she?
8. This Canadian comedian was born in Quebec City, and had a
style that was characterized by deadpan delivery, eccentric
understatement, and the use of folksy, old-fashioned turns
of phrase. He graduated at 14 from high school and, at the
age of 16, enrolled at Carleton University, where he studied
mathematics and philosophy. Who was he?
9. This Canadian comedian was born in Ottawa and appointed to the
Order of Canada in 2022. He has been performing in Las Vegas
since the mid-1960s. He once did his impression of President
Nixon in front of the President himself, who did not realize
that the comedian was imitating him and wondered why the comedian
was talking to him in such an odd voice. Who is he?
10. What was the name of the Canadian comedian, born in Dartmouth,
Nova Scotia, who developed a cult following as a speed-jokester
on "The Gong Show", performing as the "Unknown Comic" and
usually appearing with a paper bag over his head?
** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round - You Don't Know Jack
Or perhaps you do! These are questions about things, people,
and terms that have Jack in their name.
* A. Books with Characters named Jack
A1. Jack Torrance, a writer and recovering alcoholic, is the
main protagonist of one of Stephen King's novels. Which one?
A2. The character Jack Reacher is featured in a series of novels,
novellas, and short stories by British author Jim Grant
writing under what pen name?
* B. Actors Named Jack
B1. Over the years Jack Nicholson has received a total of
12 Academy Award nominations in both the Best Actor and
Best Supporting Actor categories. For which movie was his
first nomination (in either category)?
B2. Jack Lemmon similarly has had a long career, and was
nominated for 8 Academy Awards in both the Best Actor and
Best Supporting Actor categories. For what movie did *he*
receive his first nomination (and first win)?
* C. Animals or Plants called Jack
C1. "Jackfish" or "jack" is a western Canadian name for what
fish?
C2. By what other name is a jack pine known?
* D. Politicians named Jack
D1. The late federal NDP leader, and municipal politician,
Jack Layton held many offices over the years. As a Member
of Parliament, which federal riding did he represent?
D2. American politician Jack Kemp had a long and distinguished
career as a congressman in the US House of Representatives
and as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in the
George H.W. Bush administration. Before his career as
a politician, he had another career from 1957 to 1969.
What was this career?
* E. Athletes Named Jack
E1. Jack Dempsey (1895-1983) was a world champion American boxer
and cultural icon of the early 20th century. In what year
did he become the world heavyweight champion, within 2 years?
E2. In golf, Jack Nicklaus holds the record of the most major
tournament victories. The majors being the US Open, Masters,
British Open, and the PGA Championship. Within 1, how many
major tournaments has he won?
* F. Jack Nautical Terms
F1. A jack is a type of maritime flag flown on ships. On what
part of the ship is a jack flag flown?
F2. Jack Tar is a nickname for what type of occupation?
** Game 4, Round 9: Entertainment - Canadian Comedians
One of Canada's many gifts to the world is the humor of many
Canadians who have succeeded internationally as comedians, oo film, television, and stage, and as stand-up comics in clubs.
1. Which Canadian comedy duo, both born in Toronto, were the most
frequently recurring guests on the "Ed Sullivan Show", appearing
67 times?
2. Which Canadian comedian made a commercial for BC Hydro at
the age of 10, with Gilda Radner playing his mother? In 2017,
he was appointed to the Order of Canada for "his extensive and
acclaimed body of comedic work as an actor, writer, and producer"
5. Which Canadian comedian was born on Halloween, 1950, in
Newmarket, Ontario? Toronto Mayor John Tory proclaimed
Halloween of 2020 as a day to honor this comedian on what
would have been his 70th birthday.
6. Which comedian, born in Brantford, began his comedy career in
the group the Groundlings, where he helped Paul Reubens develop
his Pee-Wee Herman character? In 1998, he was shot and killed
by his wife, who then committed suicide. Posthumously, he was
inducted into the Canada and Hollywood Walks of Fame.
7. Born in Toronto, this Canadian political satirist was a regular
correspondent on the "Daily Show" with Jon Stewart for 12 years.
In 2017, "Time" magazine named her as one of the 100 most influ-
ential people in the world. Who is she?
9. This Canadian comedian was born in Ottawa and appointed to the
Order of Canada in 2022. He has been performing in Las Vegas
since the mid-1960s. He once did his impression of President
Nixon in front of the President himself, who did not realize
that the comedian was imitating him and wondered why the comedian
was talking to him in such an odd voice. Who is he?
10. What was the name of the Canadian comedian, born in Dartmouth,
Nova Scotia, who developed a cult following as a speed-jokester
on "The Gong Show", performing as the "Unknown Comic" and
usually appearing with a paper bag over his head?
** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round - You Don't Know Jack
* A. Books with Characters named Jack
A1. Jack Torrance, a writer and recovering alcoholic, is the
main protagonist of one of Stephen King's novels. Which one?
A2. The character Jack Reacher is featured in a series of novels,
novellas, and short stories by British author Jim Grant
writing under what pen name?
* B. Actors Named Jack
B1. Over the years Jack Nicholson has received a total of
12 Academy Award nominations in both the Best Actor and
Best Supporting Actor categories. For which movie was his
first nomination (in either category)?
B2. Jack Lemmon similarly has had a long career, and was
nominated for 8 Academy Awards in both the Best Actor and
Best Supporting Actor categories. For what movie did *he*
receive his first nomination (and first win)?
* D. Politicians named Jack
D2. American politician Jack Kemp had a long and distinguished
career as a congressman in the US House of Representatives
and as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in the
George H.W. Bush administration. Before his career as
a politician, he had another career from 1957 to 1969.
What was this career?
* E. Athletes Named Jack
E1. Jack Dempsey (1895-1983) was a world champion American boxer
and cultural icon of the early 20th century. In what year
did he become the world heavyweight champion, within 2 years?
E2. In golf, Jack Nicklaus holds the record of the most major
tournament victories. The majors being the US Open, Masters,
British Open, and the PGA Championship. Within 1, how many
major tournaments has he won?
** Game 4, Round 9: Entertainment - Canadian Comedians
One of Canada's many gifts to the world is the humor of many
Canadians who have succeeded internationally as comedians, oo film, television, and stage, and as stand-up comics in clubs.
1. Which Canadian comedy duo, both born in Toronto, were the most
frequently recurring guests on the "Ed Sullivan Show", appearing
67 times?
2. Which Canadian comedian made a commercial for BC Hydro at
the age of 10, with Gilda Radner playing his mother? In 2017,
he was appointed to the Order of Canada for "his extensive and
acclaimed body of comedic work as an actor, writer, and producer"
5. Which Canadian comedian was born on Halloween, 1950, in
Newmarket, Ontario? Toronto Mayor John Tory proclaimed
Halloween of 2020 as a day to honor this comedian on what
would have been his 70th birthday.
6. Which comedian, born in Brantford, began his comedy career in
the group the Groundlings, where he helped Paul Reubens develop
his Pee-Wee Herman character? In 1998, he was shot and killed
by his wife, who then committed suicide. Posthumously, he was
inducted into the Canada and Hollywood Walks of Fame.
7. Born in Toronto, this Canadian political satirist was a regular
correspondent on the "Daily Show" with Jon Stewart for 12 years.
In 2017, "Time" magazine named her as one of the 100 most influ-
ential people in the world. Who is she?
9. This Canadian comedian was born in Ottawa and appointed to the
Order of Canada in 2022. He has been performing in Las Vegas
since the mid-1960s. He once did his impression of President
Nixon in front of the President himself, who did not realize
that the comedian was imitating him and wondered why the comedian
was talking to him in such an odd voice. Who is he?
10. What was the name of the Canadian comedian, born in Dartmouth,
Nova Scotia, who developed a cult following as a speed-jokester
on "The Gong Show", performing as the "Unknown Comic" and
usually appearing with a paper bag over his head?
** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round - You Don't Know Jack
* A. Books with Characters named Jack
A1. Jack Torrance, a writer and recovering alcoholic, is the
main protagonist of one of Stephen King's novels. Which one?
A2. The character Jack Reacher is featured in a series of novels,
novellas, and short stories by British author Jim Grant
writing under what pen name?
* B. Actors Named Jack
B1. Over the years Jack Nicholson has received a total of
12 Academy Award nominations in both the Best Actor and
Best Supporting Actor categories. For which movie was his
first nomination (in either category)?
B2. Jack Lemmon similarly has had a long career, and was
nominated for 8 Academy Awards in both the Best Actor and
Best Supporting Actor categories. For what movie did *he*
receive his first nomination (and first win)?
* D. Politicians named Jack
D2. American politician Jack Kemp had a long and distinguished
career as a congressman in the US House of Representatives
and as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in the
George H.W. Bush administration. Before his career as
a politician, he had another career from 1957 to 1969.
What was this career?
* E. Athletes Named Jack
E1. Jack Dempsey (1895-1983) was a world champion American boxer
and cultural icon of the early 20th century. In what year
did he become the world heavyweight champion, within 2 years?
E2. In golf, Jack Nicklaus holds the record of the most major
tournament victories. The majors being the US Open, Masters,
British Open, and the PGA Championship. Within 1, how many
major tournaments has he won?
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2025-10-06,
and should be interpreted accordingly.
On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
Please post all your answers in a single followup to the newsgroup,
based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
the correct answers in about 3 days.
All questions were written by members of the Cellar Rats, and are
used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have
been retyped and/or edited by me. The posting and tabulation of current-events questions is independent of the concurrent posting
of other rounds. For further information please see my 2026-03-10
companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition
(QFTCI*)".
** Game 4, Round 9: Entertainment - Canadian Comedians
One of Canada's many gifts to the world is the humor of many
Canadians who have succeeded internationally as comedians, oo film, television, and stage, and as stand-up comics in clubs.
1. Which Canadian comedy duo, both born in Toronto, were the most
frequently recurring guests on the "Ed Sullivan Show", appearing
67 times?
2. Which Canadian comedian made a commercial for BC Hydro at
the age of 10, with Gilda Radner playing his mother? In 2017,
he was appointed to the Order of Canada for "his extensive and
acclaimed body of comedic work as an actor, writer, and producer"
3. Which Canadian stand-up comedian, and co-founder of Yuk Yuk's,
the comedy-club chain, was also appointed to the Order of Canada
in 2017, along with <answer 2>?
4. Which Canadian comedian, born in Regina, appeared in more than
100 movies and 150 TV shows, portraying more than 220 characters?
He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force at age 17, even
though he was legally deaf, and trained as an aerial gunner
in World War II. In 2003, Grant MacEwan College in Edmonton
named its School of Communications after him.
5. Which Canadian comedian was born on Halloween, 1950, in
Newmarket, Ontario? Toronto Mayor John Tory proclaimed
Halloween of 2020 as a day to honor this comedian on what
would have been his 70th birthday.
6. Which comedian, born in Brantford, began his comedy career in
the group the Groundlings, where he helped Paul Reubens develop
his Pee-Wee Herman character? In 1998, he was shot and killed
by his wife, who then committed suicide. Posthumously, he was
inducted into the Canada and Hollywood Walks of Fame.
7. Born in Toronto, this Canadian political satirist was a regular
correspondent on the "Daily Show" with Jon Stewart for 12 years.
In 2017, "Time" magazine named her as one of the 100 most influ-
ential people in the world. Who is she?
8. This Canadian comedian was born in Quebec City, and had a
style that was characterized by deadpan delivery, eccentric
understatement, and the use of folksy, old-fashioned turns
of phrase. He graduated at 14 from high school and, at the
age of 16, enrolled at Carleton University, where he studied
mathematics and philosophy. Who was he?
9. This Canadian comedian was born in Ottawa and appointed to the
Order of Canada in 2022. He has been performing in Las Vegas
since the mid-1960s. He once did his impression of President
Nixon in front of the President himself, who did not realize
that the comedian was imitating him and wondered why the comedian
was talking to him in such an odd voice. Who is he?
10. What was the name of the Canadian comedian, born in Dartmouth,
Nova Scotia, who developed a cult following as a speed-jokester
on "The Gong Show", performing as the "Unknown Comic" and
usually appearing with a paper bag over his head?
** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round - You Don't Know Jack
Or perhaps you do! These are questions about things, people,
and terms that have Jack in their name.
* A. Books with Characters named Jack
A1. Jack Torrance, a writer and recovering alcoholic, is the
main protagonist of one of Stephen King's novels. Which one?
A2. The character Jack Reacher is featured in a series of novels,
novellas, and short stories by British author Jim Grant
writing under what pen name?
* B. Actors Named Jack
B1. Over the years Jack Nicholson has received a total of
12 Academy Award nominations in both the Best Actor and
Best Supporting Actor categories. For which movie was his
first nomination (in either category)?
B2. Jack Lemmon similarly has had a long career, and was
nominated for 8 Academy Awards in both the Best Actor and
Best Supporting Actor categories. For what movie did *he*
receive his first nomination (and first win)?
* C. Animals or Plants called Jack
C1. "Jackfish" or "jack" is a western Canadian name for what
fish?
C2. By what other name is a jack pine known?
* D. Politicians named Jack
D1. The late federal NDP leader, and municipal politician,
Jack Layton held many offices over the years. As a Member
of Parliament, which federal riding did he represent?
D2. American politician Jack Kemp had a long and distinguished
career as a congressman in the US House of Representatives
and as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in the
George H.W. Bush administration. Before his career as
a politician, he had another career from 1957 to 1969.
What was this career?
* E. Athletes Named Jack
E1. Jack Dempsey (1895-1983) was a world champion American boxer
and cultural icon of the early 20th century. In what year
did he become the world heavyweight champion, within 2 years?
E2. In golf, Jack Nicklaus holds the record of the most major
tournament victories. The majors being the US Open, Masters,
British Open, and the PGA Championship. Within 1, how many
major tournaments has he won?
* F. Jack Nautical Terms
F1. A jack is a type of maritime flag flown on ships. On what
part of the ship is a jack flag flown?
F2. Jack Tar is a nickname for what type of occupation?
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