ANOTHER UNOFFICIAL "SHOCK TREATMENT" TRIVIA QUIZ by Joe Blevins Just when you thought it was safe to go online! Yes, Dentonites, I've cooked up another "Shock Treatment" trivia quiz. The rules are the same as before. Try to do these questions without looking at the film or a script. All of these are observational questions for the eagle-eyed viewer with a good memory. An answer key with explanations is provided at the end. Questions, comments, complaints, etc., should be sent to... joeblev@concentric.net ***** Again, the best strategy is to print this quiz out and answer the questions on a seperate piece of paper numbered from 1 to 100. I think we're all comfortable within the confines of the honor system, so I trust you to not sneak a peek at the answer key. 1. True or false: Like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," "Shock Treatment" begins with the 20th Century Fox fanfare played on a piano. 2. What real-life person's name is the first to appear on the screen? 3. Which of the following cast members is *not* named in the opening credits: Ruby Wax, Darlene Johnson, or Barry Humphries? 4. True or false: the words "SHOCK TREATMENT" appear in blue type on the screen. 5. What message flashes on the screen behind Farley Flavors in the film's opening shot? (Be complete.) How many times is this message seen? 6. After Farley Flavors and Vance Parker, which is the third character to appear onscreen? 7. Where is Bert Schnick when we first see him? 8. Complete the sequence: Laugh, Applause, _____________. 9. What informational graph can be seen on the left-hand wall of the Denton Dossier set? 10. What large slogan is seen plastered on the front of the audience risers? 11. What is the audience seating capacity at DTV? 12. True or false: the audience member in the fourth row back, ninth seat from the left bears a strong resemblance to John Candy. 13. Who can be seen moving around on the catwalk while Betty introduces her "in-depth discussion" with Judge Oliver Wright? 14. Name at least three items on the "Denton Dossier" desk. 15. Name at least four ways that the spider may catch the fly. 16. How many stars are on the field of blue on the wall behind Macy? 17. What number does the child dressed up as a football player wear? 18. How many children jump up to shout, "Fabulous!" in the commerical? 19. The tassel on Macy's mortarboard cap hangs down on which side of her face? 20. What color is Macy's skirt during "Denton U.S.A."? What color skirt did she wear for the Farley Flavors commercial? 21. As Betty and Olver walk away from the "Denton Dossier" set, a stagehand passes behind them. What is the stagehand pulling? 22. Name two things Oliver wears on the lapel of his jacket during "Denton Dossier." 23. True or false: the Floor Manager can be heard saying, "Stand by for 'Marriage Maze.' Strike 'Denton Dossier.'" 24. Before "Marriage Maze," the make-up lady and the wardrobe mistress are seen emerging from the corridor next to the audience seats before they walk in front of Kirk's Korner. To their left is a character standing in the background, to their right is a prop from "Denton U.S.A." Name the character and the prop. 25. In the above scene, which characters have congregated at Kirk's Korner? 26. Of the actors and actresses listed in the opening credits, who is the only one who hasn't appeared onscreen by the time "Marriage Maze" begins? 27. What does the Floor Manager take away from Kirk's Korner? 28. Which camera films Bert's big entrance for "Marriage Maze"? 29. What does a female audience member shout at Bert as he takes the podium? 30. What color are the drinking cups distributed at Kirk's Korner? 31. Which characters in the film use the phrase "emotional cripple" to desribe Brad? 32. True or false: Bert Schnick says,"We're cooking with gas!" 33. What gets tossed into the trash can during "Bitchin' in the Kitchen"? 34. In that same song, what does the alarm clock read when we first see it? What does it read when they cut away from it? 35. Besides Cosmo and Nation, what other pair of siblings are characters in the film? 36. What does the bold type on the contract say? 37. What color is Cosmo's wristwatch? 38. What does Nurse Ansalong wear on her belt? 39. Who wears white gloves in the first "Dentonvale" episode: Cosmo or Nation? 40. According to Emily, how long has Brad been an orphan? 41. During the "Marriage Maze" 30-second quiz, Emily wears a pin shaped like a _______________________. 42. As Nation and Bert watch a "Marriage Maze" re-play, Cosmo examines another DTV Life Contract. How is this one different from the one he s showed Janet? 43. Cosmo files one contract away and takes out a second contract. This contract looks just like the one he showed Janet. He takes this contract and puts in another file cabinet. What drawer does he put it in? 44. Describe Janet's course as she walks around during "In My Own Way." Which ways does she turn? 45. What is the name of Danny Slepstrini's father? 46. How many times does Harry putt the golf ball? 47. What color is Emily's apron? 48. What symbol appears on the Weiss' garage door? 49. How many lit candles are there on the Dentonvale dining room table? 50. At the Research Lab, Betty has a glass bottle of _____________ on her desk. (Hint: it's a popular beverage.) 51. What is Bert chewing on when he says, "Particularly Farley"? 52. True or false: the chorus of "You're Looking at an Ace" is sung by Ricky, Ansalong, Bert, Cosmo, and Nation. 53. What line in "You're Looking at an Ace" makes Janet laugh? 54. What is written in gold letters on Betty's briefcase? 55. What is written in gold letters on Oliver's briefcase? 56. Where in the film can we see the word "Ongoing" in bold type? 57. Whose room is next door to the bathroom? 58. What is Cosmo doing as "Night Night" begins? 59. What color is Janet's nightgown? 60. Who is the first in "Night Night" to turn off the lights? What other characters are shown turning off the lights? 61. True or false: Ansalong wears her earrings to bed. 62. Who is shown turning *on* the lights the next morning? 63. How many times does Ansalong tap the glass with the spoon? 64. In the scene before "Little Black Dress," what kind of footwear is seen in front of the painting behind the sewing machine? 65. What is Janet wearing on her feet when she enters the Wardrobe Room? 66. Who can be seen in the background as Bert and Nation enter the dressing room? 67. What letter appears on the champagne bottles in the dressing room? 68. How many tea cups (with saucers) are lined up on the table in the dressing room? 69. Who's the last to walk down the stairs after "Little Black Dress"? 70. What is Macy Struthers saying when her name appears on-screen before "Me of Me"? 71. Whose guitar does Janet take? 72. Who gives Janet her hat back? 73. What headline is visible at the Denton Daily newspaper vending machine? 74. Next to the Dressing Room / Wardrobe sign, there's a framed black-and- white picture of an internationally-known (and currently deceased) man. What objects adorn the picture frame? 75. Who is Vance Parker having coffee with in the scene following "Me of Me"? 76. What does it say on Brad's straightjacket? 77. Who takes Bert's cane away from him? 78. Who takes Bert's sunglasses away from him? 79. Where can you see the words "Grand Prairie" in the film? 80. Fill in the blank: "Carte Blanche is like an ______________________." 81. The Wardrobe Mistress takes a white jacket off a mannequin. What is written on the chest of the mannequin? 82. Who lights Farley's cigar for him? 83. In the final pose of the "Look What I Did to My Id" number, which characters wind up in front, crouching down? 84. After "Look What I Did," which two members of the band visit Janet in her dressing room? 85. Fill in the blank: "Microfilm D.D. _____." (Hint: It's a number.) 86. If you wanted to know how Denton voted in the 1952 Presidential election, assuming you had the right issue of "The Denton Daily," which page would you turn to? 87. While Neely interviews Farley, which characters make a toast in the corner? 88. What does Farley hold in his hand during his "Faith Factory" speech? 89. True or false: Farley has a scar next to his left eye. 90. When Janet helps Brad stand up, what does Vance Parker do? 91. Who reminds Farley that he needs a new Miss Mental Health? 92. Where are Brad, Janet, Oliver, and Betty locked away by Vance? 93. Who distributes the straight-jackets? 94. Who is the last character to speak before "Anyhow, Anyhow" begins? 95. *Where* do some people "do it"? 96. How many people are in the McKinleys' office during the final number? 97. Who gets the engine of the convertible started? 98. Who closes the studio bay door? 99. Which characters in the film are seen wearing stethoscopes? 100. Which characters in the film (males) are seen wearing bow ties? Congratulations! You survived the quiz. Now is a good time to take a break. Go to the kitchen and pour yourself a nice, big glass of Ovaltine. Won't that be refreshing? When you're all nice and refreshed, come back and check your answers. ***** ANSWERS (no fair peeking) 1. False; the film begins with the more traditional trumpet fanfare. 2. Lou Adler 3. Darlene Johnson, who plays Emily Weiss 4. False; "SHOCK TREATMENT" is written in white type 5. "DTV Proudly Presents Denton Dossier." The message is run twice. Once before the audience is let in, and once after. 6. The Floor Manager 7. Standing in front of Kirk's Korner, the snack bar 8. Quiet (these are the three words on a sign telling the DTV audience what to do) 9. A map of the United States of America 10. "It's Gotta Be DTV" 11. 120 people (8 rows of seats, with 15 seats in each row) 12. It's a matter of opinion, but I'd say it's true. 13. The make-up lady (notice her white lab coat). She walks over to the Wardrobe Mistress, who is standing by the dressing room door. 14. Amongst the visible items: Two glasses of water, two name plates (one for Betty, one for Olvier), a pitcher of water, a blue folder (the "dossier" of the title, perhaps?), and two red telephones 15. There are six ways, according to Oliver: "Monetary inducements, extortion, seduction, blackmail, prejudice, and lies." 16. 13 stars 17. 7 18. Four children 19. The right side 20. White; red 21. The podium for "Marriage Maze" 22. A photo ID badge and a small lapel pin; the ID badge is hard to see because he covers it with his arms throughout the interview. It becomes clearer when he walks away from the set. 23. False; that line can be heard, but the Floor Manager doesn't say it. When that line is being recited, the Floor Manager is actually taking off his headset and has his mouth closed. 24. The character is Rest-Home Ricky; the prop is the giant red-and-white checkered D. 25. (from l to r) Oliver, Vance Parker, Kirk, Betty, and the Floor Manager 26. Nell Campbell 27. A sandwich 28. Camera 2 29. "Hey, Bert, you can bake my marriage anytime!" 30. Red and white 31. Bert, Janet, and Nation 32. True; he says it right after Janet says, "I'm sick of being humiliated by you!" 33. A napkin 34. 4:34; 4:50 35. Oscar and Brenda Drill 36. It's says, "DTV Life Contract" 37. White, of course. So is Nation's. 38. A paging device 39. Nation. 40. Emily says Brad was "born an orphan." This is pretty hard to do, unless his mother died in childbirth and his father had died while his mother was pregnant. That could be what Brad means when he tells Farley, "We lost our mom. We lost our dad." The photos of Brad and Farley in the Denton Daily with the "Twins Orphaned" story sure don't look like pictures of newborns, though. 41. Butterfly 42. It has a blue border on the front and is plain white on the back. The contract he showed to Janet had no border on the front and had a red border on the back. 43. The top drawer of the fourth file cabinet from the left. The drawer is marked "A - H." Is he putting the contract under "B" for Brad? 44. She exits the Ward, walks straight down a hallway, turns right, walks down another hall, turns right again, walks down another hall, turns right again, walks down another hall, turns left, and re-enters the Terminal Ward. She exits the Ward, and takes a right almost immediately, walks down a hall, and takes another right, and winds up in front of the "Rest Home" sign from "Marriage Maze." At this point, there's a cut-away to Farley. During this time, Janet might have turned around. When we get back to Janet, she walks forward down a hall, takes a left, and winds up at the "Happy Homes" set. 45. Hank 46. Four 47. Yellow 48. The Great Seal of the United States of America 49. Six candles 50. Coca-Cola 51. An apple 52. False; perhaps mercifully, Bert does not sing here 53. "We're gonna take on the entire human race." 54. It says, "Betty Hapschatt" in cursive letters. 55. It says, "J.O.W." I presume that stands for *J*udge *O*liver *W*right. 56. It's written above a chart inside the folder that Cosmo is reading at the dining room table. The opposite page says, "Farley Flavors" in red type. 57. Ricky and Ansalong's 58. He's lying in bed, reading a magazine. 59. Black 60. Janet; Ricky and Cosmo 61. True. 62. Vance Parker 63. Nine times 64. The cheerleader boots worn by Brenda and Francine 65. Fuzzy slippers 66. The Wardrobe Mistress and the make-up lady 67. F (for Farley, perhaps?) 68. Five tea cups 69. Bert 70. "the very wonderful" 71. Oscar Drill's 72. The Wardrobe Mistress 73. "DENTON'S DELIGHT" 74. Two American flags 75. That ubiquitous make-up lady 76. "Property of Dentonvale" 77. Cosmo 78. Nation 79. On the back of Oscar Drill's shirt during the "Faith Factory" rehearsal 80. "Avalanche" 81. Stockman 82. Vance Parker 83. Ricky and Ansalong 84. Oscar and Glish 85. 4711 (perhaps "D.D." stands for "Denton Daily") 86. Page 13 87. Bert, Ralph, Nation, and Cosmo 88. A cigar 89. False; the scar is next to his right eye. 90. He pulls out his gun. 91. Ralph Hapschatt 92. In the Research Lab 93. Macy, Ralph, Ansalong, Ricky, Nation, and Cosmo 94. Neely; she says, "Get in there!" 95: "On the pavement." (according to Betty) 96. Sixteen people. Thre's the make-up lady, the Wardrobe Mistress, the Floor Manager, Vance Parker, Ansalong, Ricky (taking the group portrait), Ralph, Macy, Farley, Cosmo, Nation, Bert, Kirk, Harry, Emily, and Mrs. Drill, Oscar and Brenda's mother. (She's the one who stood up during "I'm Breaking Out." The script for "The Brad and Janet Show" makes it more clear who this woman is.) 97. Betty 98. No one; it closes by itself. Funny, since it took so much work to *open*. 99. Cosmo, Nation, Betty, Harry, Oliver, Oscar, the unnamed "Bit" guitarist, Ricky, and Bert 100. Bert, Ricky, and Irwin Lapsey SCORING Each question was worth one point. If you scored.... 90-100 = You either cheated... or you're me. 80-89 = You've seen this film too many times; rent something else! 70-79 = Hoopla! You're a phenomenon! 60-69 = Girl, you're great. Or boy, depending on your gender. 50-59 = You're almost an expert. Perhaps a neuro-specialist could help. 25-50 = There's still hope; lots and lots of hope below 25 = You *have* seen "Shock Treatment," right? Anyway, that's the second unofficial "Shock Treatment" trivia quiz. I hope you enjoyed it. Either way, if you want to reach me, drop me a line at... joeblev@concentric.net * * * * * * * * * * * * *