1. What is the advertisement for on the bus?
a. Jerry Springer show2. What pulls up in front of McGinty’s while Gary is still asleep?
a. A black stretch limousine3. Where does the mystery person find a key for McGinty's?
a. In a replica gas lamp outside the building4. What does the person do on the way through the office?
a. Stops and wipes a smudge off of the picture of Chuck5. Who is the person, and what two-word greeting does Gary get from this person?
a. Chuck -- "I’m back!"6. What item in Gary's room does Chuck ask if he ever uses?
a. Snow-shoes7. How long has Chuck been gone?
a. Six months8. How many times has Gary heard from Chuck since he left?
a. Twice9. What is Chuck's shirt made of?
a. Ultra-suede, from a very, very rare cow10. Who's "people" does Chuck say he can get on the phone?
a. Jack's people, Barbra's people, Steven's people11. What is Chuck's comment when Gary suspects him of wanting to take a look at the paper?
a. "You still get that thing?"12. What does Chuck tell Gary, "friend to friend?"
a. The world doesn't revolve around you and your newspaper13. What kind of therapy does Chuck do/take for his tension?
a. Accutherapy14. What is the name of Chuck's "therapy" doctor?
a. Dr. Rajah Maduk15. What is the name of the program that Chuck says he’s trying to sell?
a. Bikini Force16. Who are the main characters in this project?
a. Female cops on roller blades17. What is Chuck's "one-liner" for his new project?
a. "They're young, they're hot, they're on the beach, and they're under cover... just barely"18. What does Marissa say about the project?
a. "Chuck that’s awful!"19. What is Chuck’s reaction to Marissa's statement about the program?
a. He kisses her20. About what does Marissa prompt Gary to tell Chuck?
a. Giving his half of the bar to Marissa21. What does Chuck say when Erica enters the bar?
a. "Who's the babe?"22. What does Erica tell Chuck she found under a loose floorboard?
a. Receipts, unpaid bills & tax returns23. What does Chuck do with Gary and Marissa before leaving on his errands?
a. Group hug24. What word does Gary use to describe Chuck when Erica questions their friendship?
a. He's "Chuck-like"25. What/Who does Gary see on his way to his first save of the day?
a. A strange man who appears to be following him26. What is the headline in Gary’s paper that he first has to deal with?
a. Cheerleader killed in school yard accident27. How will this accident occur?
a. A javelin thrower slips on a baseball in the grass28. What are the names of two of the cheerleaders?
a. Cindy and Tammy29. What is the cheer the girls give for Gary?
a. "Gary, Gary he’s our man, If he can’t do it no one can. For Gary Hobson we are rootin', He's strong and brave and really cute. Gary Hobson, you saved our lives, Gary, do you have a wife?"30. What is "Al's Italian Beef Sandwich" rated, and what beverage is advertised on their sign at the corner of E. Wells?
a. Rated #1; Diet Coke31. What is Chuck’s idea of treating Gary to lunch?
a. Super deluxe steak sandwich and a large fry in the back seat of the limo32. What does Chuck offer to do for Gary when Gary tells him about being followed?
a. Watch his back and give him a little peace of mind33. What is the name of the chauffeur?
a. Russell34. What is the next headline in Gary’s paper?
a. Little league players injured in freak accident35. What is the cause of this accident?
a. A moving man’s strap snaps allowing a refrigerator to fall36. Who is the man that's been following Gary?
a. Chuck's nephew37. What is the name of Chuck’s production company?
a. Fishman Productions38. How did Chuck manage to rent the limo?
a. It’s a midweek special – 3 days for the price of 2 and he had a coupon for the gas. Also he used his credit card.39. Where did Chuck lose most of the $100,000 the old lady gave him?
a. In Vegas40. What is the truth of Bikini Force?
a. Chuck had nothing to do with it, he overheard two big-shots talking in a trendy bar41. What was Chuck's one good idea when he went to Hollywood?
a. A story about a guy who gets tomorrow's newspaper today42. How long was a studio interested in Chuck's idea?
a. For about a week43. What did their focus groups and research show?
a. People didn't buy into the premise; guys on the street just don't find him believable44. Why did Chuck hire someone to video tape Gary?
a. To sell his concept, to generate publicity; get some news footage and leak it to news stations to get the hype machine rolling45. What is "totally different" between Chuck's idea and Gary's circumstances?
a. The guy's name is Harry, he gets a magazine, and it's delivered by a dog46. What is Chuck’s first offer to Gary in exchange for allowing him to use the "early edition" concept for a television show?
a. Ownership of the show, 10% of the gross and a $200 per episode consultanting fee47. What does he up the ante to as Gary closes the door on him?
a. 15% plus merchandising48. What is Chuck's third offer?
a. 20% plus a trailer49. What does Chuck yell to Gary through the door of the loft?
a. Gar', please, don't let me down. Let me in. Gar', C'mon. I'm sorry! Forgive me! I love you. Gary!50. What does Gary do while Chuck is pleading with him?
a. Breaks the video tape in half and pulls out the tape51. How long has Chuck's nephew been following Gary?
a. Two weeks52. What does Chuck owe his nephew?
a. $25053. What is his nephew's name?
a. Leonard Trotter54. What does Chuck say is the reason he hired him?
a. Because Leonard's mother kept pestering him: "Leonard wants to be a movie director. What can you do for Leonard?"55. What did Leonard do for "effect?"
a. Filmed half of the stuff out of focus56. Over which shoulder does Gary have the towel while talking to Marissa?
a. His left57. What does Marissa call Chuck's actions?
a. An act of desperation58. What had Gary been telling people when they question why he's friends with him?
a. "Chuck's got a big heart, Chuck is very loyal"59. Who does the "photographer" call in order to sell his copy of the tape of Gary?
a. Jerry Springer60. What kind of series does he intend on running?
a. Real Life Heroes Series61. What unusual behavior does Cat exhibit the next morning?
a. He growls and scratches at Gary62. What story and picture is on the front page?
a. "Chicago’s Secret Samaritan"; picture of Gary helping with the refrigerator63. What happens to the paper after Gary reads the headline and story?
a. It fades away into a blank paper64. What is Patrick's advice when he sees Gary's blank paper?
a. Take it back to the newsstand and demand a refund65. What does Gary think the blank paper means?
a. "Maybe I’m done" (He thinks his "wish" has finally come true)66. What makes him rethink that idea?
a. He hears a siren noise from outside and reflexively tries to find a story about it in the Paper67. Leonard's roommate asks what day it is. What day is it and why does he need to know for sure?
a. "Is today Tuesday, because I need to find my pants"68. What beverage is advertised on the wall of Leonard's room?
a. Goose Island Beer69. Which "Jerry" is Leonard's idol, according to his roommate?
a. Jerry Springer70. What other "Jerrys" does Chuck guess might be the idol?
a. Jerry Lewis, Jerry Mathers, Jerry Garcia71. To whom did Jerry lose the "Siamese twins" story last summer?
a. Geraldo72. What is the theme of the show that Gary and Chuck go to?
a. Brides Who Cheat73. Who are the two guests on Jerry's show?
a. Chet and Audrey74. Who is Gary mistaken for when he crosses the stage towards Leonard?
a. The bride’s lover75. What name does Gary call Chuck on national television?
a. Jerk76. What does Chuck answer when Chet asks if he's sleeping with Audrey, too?
a. Maybe77. While arguing over McGinty's, what does Gary say when Chuck tells him he was "managing?"
a. "You were managing us into the ground!"78. What is Chuck's response to Gary's statement, "You couldn't manage a toll booth, friend?"
a. "You couldn't manage a pay toilet"79. What is the caption over the scenes of Gary and Chuck arguing?
a. "Best Friends. Now they want to kill each other"80. What is the number on the building where the Springer show is being taped?
a. 45581. Who is driving the limo?
a. Leonard82. What is the main headline in the Paper after the print is restored?
a. Cheerleading team killed in plane crash83. What time is the disaster supposed to strike?
a. 1:30 PM84. What time is it when Gary’s paper is restored?
a. 1 PM85. How many people will be killed?
a. 10 members of the cheerleading team plus their coach86. What is the *other* headline that grabs his attention?
a. Hollywood producer killed in expressway accident87. What’s different or odd about the picture of Chuck in the paper?
a. He’s wearing glasses88. What news is Chet telling his momma on the phone?
a. He and Audrey got married on live TV89. Who arrives as Gary is attempting to borrow the phone from Chet?
a. Marissa and Patrick in the McGinty's van90. What does Patrick say Gary is, to help convince Chet to give him the phone without a fight?
a. A black belt91. Where does Chet tell Gary to send his cell phone?
a. University of Chicago Department of Nuclear Physics Lab92. Chet says he *could* have been a Nuclear Physicist except for what?
a. The math.93. What are the names of Leonard's parents?
a. Lila & Al Trotter94. What is the call sign for the plane?
a. November 271295. What is the nearest runway?
a. Waukegan96. What does Gary tell Patrick to look for?
a. A stretch limo going the wrong way97. Near which exit on the expressway are Patrick, Gary, and Marissa?
a. Jefferson Park98. Chuck offers to write Leonard a check for how much money?
a. $30099. What does he up it to after Leonard says he has expenses?
a. $350100. How does Chuck attempt to stop the limo?
a. He grabs for the keys101. How does Gary stop the traffic on the expressway?
a. He has Patrick step on the brake while he turns the wheel102. How does Chuck greet Gary when he’s safe again?
a. He hugs him103. Where does the plane land?
a. On the now empty freeway104. What does the headline change to in the paper?
a. Plane makes miraculous expressway landing105. What is the theme of the next Jerry Springer show?
a. Cheerleaders who faced death106. Who is helping the cheerleaders out of the plane?
a. Chuck107. What is Gary reading as he closes McGinty’s at the end of the day?
a. A postcard Chuck sent him from Hollywood108. How has Chuck finally found success in Hollywood?
a. He sold the cheerleader’s story to CBS109. What is the name of the movie he will be producing?
a. Pom Poms at 30,000 feet110. What is on Gary's end-table?
a. A picture of Gary and Chuck
Thanks to Janet for coming up with half of the questions and inspiring the rest. :)
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