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Sounds like a college alma mater. George

You're welcome to make them as hard as you want (as long as you follow the rule that the song actually had reasonable airplay and isn't some obscure album cut), on this thread. Of course, the point of Songs Remembered from One Line is to make them as easy as possible (which doesn't mean that we won't occasionally be stumped). On the other hand, with only four of us playing, making it too difficult only brings the thread to a halt. George

No. As Stargate: Atlantis came after SG-1 (though there was some overlap), it would be unlikely for the actor to transition from the former to the latter. James Gunn was asked on Twitter in 2016 if he had ever seen this show, as it had some similarities in terms of character. He replied that of all television shows, this was the one that influenced Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) the most. When this show was cancelled, the star moved over to Stargate SG-1. The female lead also took a featured role on SG-1. The show made reference to a lot of American folklore. An example is this quote from the main character, when questioned about screwing up the timeline: "Ah, screw it. But I am not Kirk, Spock, Luke, Buck, Flash or Arthur frelling Dent. I'm Dorothy Gale from Kansas." The show faced the very real threat of cancellation halfway through its first season when its production location, Fox Studios Australia, "forced" them out to make way for another production: Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002). The logistical problems of moving the large and expensive sets to a Stateside location would have been too cost-prohibitive. Fortunately, another studio was found nearby that was able to house the production (at Homebush), and the series was renewed for a second season. Ranked 4th in American magazine TV Guide's list of the "25 Top Cult Shows Ever!" (30 May 2004 issue). George

She's no kid, but younger than Redgrave. All of these roles are from post-1985 movies. Pretty famous. Raf's implication that one of the roles listed is from my Name That Flick quiz is correct. Edwina "Ed" McDunnough Jane Craig Carnelle Scott Jane Roe Coral Grable Ada McGrath Tammy Hemphill Helen Remington Mary Todd Lincoln Penny Wharvey-McGill Billie Jean King Mona Camp George

I know the melody, but probably because the AM radio we had in my frat room wasn't particularly hi-def, I couldn't even tell you the words that follow "Rocketman" in the chorus. I am better with some EJ songs (especially the covers); but I couldn't recite a line from "Tiny Dancer" or several other hits. And I feel no less a man because of it. George

That's obviously a clue, but it isn't helping. George

OK. I know this from the chorus: "The Gambler." That said, I then looked up the lyrics, and lo and behold, Raf's previous post showed up. I've definitely heard the song MANY times, but either I just never listened to more than the chorus, or the first lines just didn't ring a bell without the melody. Since I knew the song before googling, I'm taking the W. This one may have been done recently, but "Here she comes, just a-walkin' down the street..." George

Never heard of it. Looked it up. Nice rockabilly tune. George This one isn't on my playlist, either. George

If you know, feel free to give them... George

Maybe 0.01 of a clue. George

Edwina "Ed" McDunnough Jane Craig Carnelle Scott Jane Roe Coral Grable Ada McGrath George

"It must be nice to always believe you know better, to always think you're the smartest person in the room." "No. It's awful." "Now, if there's anything I can do for you..." "Well, I certainly hope you'll die soon." "I know you care about him. I've never seen you like this about anyone, so please don't get me wrong when I tell you that Tom, while being a very nice guy, is the Devil." "This isn't friendship. You're crazy, you know that?" "What do you think the Devil is going to look like if he's around?" "God!" "Come on! Nobody is going to be taken in by a guy with a long, red, pointy tail! What's he gonna sound like?" [hisses] "No. I'm semi-serious here." "You're seriously..." "He will be attractive! He'll be nice and helpful. He'll get a job where he influences a great God-fearing nation. He'll never do an evil thing! He'll never deliberately hurt a living thing... he will just bit by little bit lower our standards where they are important. Just a tiny little bit. Just coax along flash over substance. Just a tiny little bit. And he'll talk about all of us really being salesmen. And he'll get all the great women." George

I get the vacuum cleaner reference now. I just don't remember all the cussing in SPACEBALLS George

Tropic Thunder? George

Raf's luggage comment also sounds familiar. WW's vacuum cleaner, not so much. George

I'm guessing that Human doesn't know, either; and Raf either doesn't know or doesn't want to give the next puzzle. George

Some of the lines do seem familiar, but I'm not getting the movie. George

Night Porter brought this thread crashing down. Instead let's go with The Verdict Paul Newman was the star, but I'll go with James Mason The Boys from Brazil George

I can think of at least two other movies she's been in. One has at least two other famous stars. The other I used as a "dead end" on this thread about a decade ago. If WW and Raf have no answer, I'll move it on. George

Actually, the title was "Long Tall Sally." But I'm easy. George

Still not getting it. George

James Doohan? George

I'm just not on the same wavelength as you guys. I haven't recognized the last three songs. George

Sean Connery Zardoz Charlotte Rampling George

I don't mind light hearted. A lot of it is just inane, though. When you're hoping to see Bebo, just to bring some sanity, you know there's a problem. I think it was a different angle. No view of a ring, just a green glow. (Might have been kryptonite!) George