The White Cockade Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Anyone remember watching Hearts on Quizball back in the 70's? I think Fordie and Alan Anderson were in it, can't remember who else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts Heritage Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 They had a celebrity fan. I think Eric Brown the Ryder Cup player and captain was on. Celtic beat us in the final possibly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 They had a celebrity fan. I think Eric Brown the Ryder Cup player and captain was on. Celtic beat us in the final possibly? That's correct, Celtic beat us in the final 1969/70 I think. I was spewin. Donald Ford was a brainbox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deevers Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Anyone remember watching Hearts on Quizball back in the 70's?I think Fordie and Alan Anderson were in it, can't remember who else I think Geroge Millar was on it as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Tiresias Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Cruickie was only there for the horse racing questions!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tams bird Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I remember watching it in black and white Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Thomson Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 God that brings back memories, Donald Ford, far to clever to be a football player, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john brownlee Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I was living in Blackburn lancs and it was a breath of freeze air remember it well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambovambo Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Question master: Who is George Mackay Brown ? Cruikie : "Racing correspondent with the Daily Record ?" Question master: What is Vesuvius ? John Greig : "An ice cream ?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 The celebrity, I think was Tom Fleming or was that Up for the Cup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdewar42 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I remember a football related quiz, way, way back, when the world was black and white. It may have been "Up for the Cup". Magnus Magnusson was our celebrity team member, IIRC. The idea was that, by answering a number of questions you worked your way down the pitch, if you got them correct, till you reached the penalty area, where getting an answer right scored a "goal". Several easier questions brought you down the wing to the box, whereas a more difficult question saw you go straight down the middle in one, to a "shooting position". Please confirm, somebody, and show that I'm not losing it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdewar42 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 No. It looks like there is no one as old as me viewing this thread. Or no one sad enough to remember such trivia. Nurse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldChampions1902 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Reminds me of the 'pioneering' quiz show in the late 90's early 'noughties' calles 'A Kick in the Grass' compered by Bob Mills. Hearts panel was made up of David Weir, Alex Salmond and a celebrity Jambo who was also a players agent at that time. The hobbits had Fish of Marrillion as their 'celebrity' guest. I went down to London for the recording and IIRC it was to launch ITV Digital / ON Digital. Free food and bevvy in hospitality ensured an atmospheric series of ties as far as Hearts were concerned and we out-sung and out-played the Vermin to the Semi finals I think, punting them out the competition on the way. (Just think, if it had been the other way round, they would have added that result to their repertoire of 7-0 and the first to wear green) Bearing in mind we were at the TV studios in London, it was a surprise to be asked to don a Wimbledon scarf and sit in the Wimbledon audience for the recording of their ties along with scores of fellow Jambos, just to make up numbers for their support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I remember a football related quiz, way, way back, when the world was black and white. It may have been "Up for the Cup". Magnus Magnusson was our celebrity team member, IIRC. The idea was that, by answering a number of questions you worked your way down the pitch, if you got them correct, till you reached the penalty area, where getting an answer right scored a "goal". Several easier questions brought you down the wing to the box, whereas a more difficult question saw you go straight down the middle in one, to a "shooting position". Please confirm, somebody, and show that I'm not losing it! Nah, the more I think about it, "Up for the Cup" was Tom Fleming and we won it. Or am I losing it? It was a competition for all British clubs. I have a feeling Billy Higgins, who played Left Half (in old money) and was a Brewer's Chemist, was on our team. We had a few brain boxes in our team then. Can't remember if Donald Ford and Alan Gordon (both Chartered Accountants) were around at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdewar42 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Nah, the more I think about it, "Up for the Cup" was Tom Fleming and we won it. Or am I losing it? It was a competition for all British clubs. I have a feeling Billy Higgins, who played Left Half (in old money) and was a Brewer's Chemist, was on our team. We had a few brain boxes in our team then. Can't remember if Donald Ford and Alan Gordon (both Chartered Accountants) were around at the time. You're probably right. On reflection the quiz I'm talking about wasn't "Up for the Cup", but I'm convinced it took place in the dim and distant past, with the format I tried to describe. Seems I am alone in remembering it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Montgomery Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 The idea was that, by answering a number of questions you worked your way down the pitch, if you got them correct, till you reached the penalty area, where getting an answer right scored a "goal". Several easier questions brought you down the wing to the box, whereas a more difficult question saw you go straight down the middle in one, to a "shooting position". Please confirm, somebody, and show that I'm not losing it! That was Quizball (or at least I am sure that was the name). If I recall correctly Hearts were in it in the early seventies and one of the rounds was recorded in Edinburgh. Several members of our supporters club were there (did Federation/Association Clubs get tickets?). The venue? The McEwan Hall area comes into my mind. Could it be the McEwan hall. I may be able to check. As to one of your other points, Tams Bird will be able to confirm I am 'getting on' as well. Maybe more than you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 That was Quizball (or at least I am sure that was the name). If I recall correctly Hearts were in it in the early seventies and one of the rounds was recorded in Edinburgh. Several members of our supporters club were there (did Federation/Association Clubs get tickets?). The venue? The McEwan Hall area comes into my mind. Could it be the McEwan hall. I may be able to check. As to one of your other points, Tams Bird will be able to confirm I am 'getting on' as well. Maybe more than you. That would be when you were in your 40s john? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Montgomery Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 That would be when you were in your 40s john? Cheeky sod. I was younger than that. Thirties? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdewar42 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 That was Quizball (or at least I am sure that was the name). If I recall correctly Hearts were in it in the early seventies and one of the rounds was recorded in Edinburgh. Several members of our supporters club were there (did Federation/Association Clubs get tickets?). The venue? The McEwan Hall area comes into my mind. Could it be the McEwan hall. I may be able to check. As to one of your other points, Tams Bird will be able to confirm I am 'getting on' as well. Maybe more than you. Thanks for that J.M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Montgomery Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 The idea was that, by answering a number of questions you worked your way down the pitch, if you got them correct, till you reached the penalty area, where getting an answer right scored a "goal". Several easier questions brought you down the wing to the box, whereas a more difficult question saw you go straight down the middle in one, to a "shooting position". In fact to expand on that (I think) you had the choice of one, two, three or four passes before you could shoot. And as was said the less passes the harder the questions. I am sure another programme started later which may n ot have been exactly the same but based on Quizball. However I dont think it was as good or lasted as long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch41 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 That's correct, Celtic beat us in the final 1969/70 I think. I was spewin. Donald Ford was a brainbox. remember it well and was delighted when hearts got to the final. i was at tynecastle secondary between '66 and '69 and we knew the tattie munchers had beat us in the final before the programme was aired and i was sick that these bams beat us in the final. however it was a fun tv quiz and i'd like to see STV try the format in scotland as it would be very entertaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Montgomery Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 remember it well and was delighted when hearts got to the final. i was at tynecastle secondary between '66 and '69 and we knew the tattie munchers had beat us in the final before the programme was aired and i was sick that these bams beat us in the final. however it was a fun tv quiz and i'd like to see STV try the format in scotland as it would be very entertaining. You have got a better memory than me. I was thinking it was the early seventies. Obviously my brain cells (whatever were there) are starting to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts Heritage Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 This was mentioned in the Jim C thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Anyone remember watching Hearts on Quizball back in the 70's?I think Fordie and Alan Anderson were in it, can't remember who else http://www.btinternet.com/~m.d.pratesi/mp/quizball1967.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guess The Crowd Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 This was mentioned in the Jim C thread. By Jim C, do you mean Jim Craig of Celtic? He's the guy I remember being excellent at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
269miles Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I remember a football related quiz, way, way back, when the world was black and white. It may have been "Up for the Cup". Magnus Magnusson was our celebrity team member, IIRC. The idea was that, by answering a number of questions you worked your way down the pitch, if you got them correct, till you reached the penalty area, where getting an answer right scored a "goal". Several easier questions brought you down the wing to the box, whereas a more difficult question saw you go straight down the middle in one, to a "shooting position". Please confirm, somebody, and show that I'm not losing it! Yes , I remember it too. One of the celebs was a guy called Wallace (can't remember his first name). Was he some sort of opera singer ?! This thread appeared on JKB a while ago and someone posted a link to some old clips of the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
269miles Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Reminds me of the 'pioneering' quiz show in the late 90's early 'noughties' calles 'A Kick in the Grass' compered by Bob Mills. Hearts panel was made up of David Weir, Alex Salmond and a celebrity Jambo who was also a players agent at that time. The hobbits had Fish of Marrillion as their 'celebrity' guest. I went down to London for the recording and IIRC it was to launch ITV Digital / ON Digital. Free food and bevvy in hospitality ensured an atmospheric series of ties as far as Hearts were concerned and we out-sung and out-played the Vermin to the Semi finals I think, punting them out the competition on the way. (Just think, if it had been the other way round, they would have added that result to their repertoire of 7-0 and the first to wear green) Bearing in mind we were at the TV studios in London, it was a surprise to be asked to don a Wimbledon scarf and sit in the Wimbledon audience for the recording of their ties along with scores of fellow Jambos, just to make up numbers for their support. LOL One of the funniest things I've ever seen and I doubt the clip will ever appear on You've Been Framed !!! Bob Mills goes over to the Hearts fans (who have been asked to fill in the gaps in the TV audience because nobody from Wimbledon turned up). He's been chatting up some fit birds in Fulham kit on the other side of the studio , asking about their new kit etc. He waddles over to the Hearts fans (he doesn't know they are and are just filling the gaps) and sees a bunch of guys sitting in their jackets with collars turned up etc to hide all traces of maroon. Dead cool he says 'so how long have you lot been playing in anoraks then ?'. A big Jambo on the front row jumps up and shouts 'Who you fecking talking to ?'. Bob Mills just about filled his pants as he recoiled in shock & horror. A right touch , as Bob would probably say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H J Simpson Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 In fact to expand on that (I think) you had the choice of one, two, three or four passes before you could shoot. And as was said the less passes the harder the questions. I am sure another programme started later which may n ot have been exactly the same but based on Quizball. However I dont think it was as good or lasted as long. Three or four passes before you could shoot. No wonder Hibs never won, with their flair 4 passes wouldn't benearly enough time to even consider involving the midfield or frontline in the move. Now with the hoofball under big Mixu they could carry 3 passes over to the next round!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggo Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 4 Different routes. 4 being 4 easy questions,3 being slightly harder and so on. The late John Cushley was excellent with his "route 1 please".Dunfermline won it. Bring it back,it was good football fun:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldar Hadzimehmedovic Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I was on a Sky show called Quizball in 1997. It was hosted by Paul Cooney and Alan Pattulo of The Scotsman filmed his episode before mine. Anyone remember that Quizball? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasavallan Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 One of the celebs was a guy called Wallace (can't remember his first name). Was he some sort of opera singer ?! Ian and yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdewar42 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Ian and yes. Just beat me to it. Ian Wallace. A regular on Steve Race's "My Music". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingus Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Just beat me to it. Ian Wallace. A regular on Steve Race's "My Music". One of his party pieces is/was (?) Mud Mud Glorious Mud by Flanders and Swann, which is, of course, Hearts, Hearts Glorious Hearts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22inarow Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 They had a celebrity fan. I think Eric Brown the Ryder Cup player and captain was on. Celtic beat us in the final possibly? I'm sure I remember Ronnie Corbett being our celebrity captain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Olivers Army Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 http://www.btinternet.com/~m.d.pratesi/mp/quizball1967.html Scary looking at the 1971 series. Denis McQuade represented Partick. I take it this show was after the watershed as he had a real face for radio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Scary looking at the 1971 series. Denis McQuade represented Partick. I take it this show was after the watershed as he had a real face for radio. scored a cracking goal once though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggo Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 scored a cracking goal once though He sure did Oct 21st 1978 at Aberdeen, remember I could go as my son was born on the 20th...wimmin eh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysthereinspirit Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 They had a celebrity fan. I think Eric Brown the Ryder Cup player and captain was on. Celtic beat us in the final possibly? :107years:Lucky for us it wasn't #ibs that beat us in the final. It would be in their club history and they'd still be singing about it.:107years: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysthereinspirit Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 He sure did Oct 21st 1978 at Aberdeen, remember I could go as my son was born on the 20th...wimmin eh! Got the $#!t kicked out off me at that game. Think O'Connor scored the first goal. 2 - 1 win for the good guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henryheart Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 The Hearts Quizball team was Anderson, Ford, Cruikie with Eric Brown as our celebrity captain. Celtic were the team to beat, as they had the very bright Jim Craig in their lineup and I'm pretty sure they beat us 3-1 in the final. As I remember, Hearts and Celtic were the only Scottish teams, and I also recall Arsenal taking part. Does anyone remember ITVs "All in the Game" from the mid seventies? Filmed at Bristol City, a Hearts team featuring Donald Park, Ralph Callachan et al tested their skills against the giants of the English game. The programme ran for 2 or 3 series, and I think we took part twice. I also have a vague recollection of us doing pretty well one year, and possibly reaching the final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggo Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 The Hearts Quizball team was Anderson, Ford, Cruikie with Eric Brown as our celebrity captain. Celtic were the team to beat, as they had the very bright Jim Craig in their lineup and I'm pretty sure they beat us 3-1 in the final. As I remember, Hearts and Celtic were the only Scottish teams, and I also recall Arsenal taking part. Does anyone remember ITVs "All in the Game" from the mid seventies? Filmed at Bristol City, a Hearts team featuring Donald Park, Ralph Callachan et al tested their skills against the giants of the English game. The programme ran for 2 or 3 series, and I think we took part twice. I also have a vague recollection of us doing pretty well one year, and possibly reaching the final. Dunfermline won it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts Heritage Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 The Falkirk team from 1970 had 2 future Scotland managers in it. http://www.btinternet.com/~m.d.pratesi/mp/quizball1970c.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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