The Daily Double: Port Trivia for $500 please

[Roy Hersh]

No, that is not the prize for getting the answer right. It was a line from the old American game show on TV, called "Jeopardy."

Are you ready to play the game?

What momentous, historic event took place in Derek's birth year, that revolved around the Douro?

Come on, this is really easy!

If nobody gets this within 24 hours, please email me and I will come back and give it away with one simple hint. Otherwise, I am back to finishing my newsletter.

[DRT]

It was the first year that no port was taken to Gaia on Barco Rabelo because they had started building the dams.

Do I get to go for the Double-or-nothing question?

[Roy Hersh]

I was right ... it was easy. Sure go for the double!

[DRT]

I was right ... it was easy. Sure go for the double!

What's the question?

[KillerB]

I was right ... it was easy. Sure go for the double!

What's the question?

Who's going to be Alex?

[DRT]

can I ask the audience?

[Andy Velebil]

can I ask the audience?

Yes, but then you only get $400

[DRT]

Is it an Aardvark?

[Roy Hersh]

I think Alex should be played by Al B. or Alex K. and therefore, Derek must answer that question and decide.

[DRT]

Can anyone name the three TV series referenced to above?

[Glenn E.]

Jeopardy!
Who Wants to be a Millionaire?
20 Questions

Not sure about the 3rd one...

[DRT]

Two right, one wrong

[KillerB]

Jeapordy
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire
Blackadder

[DRT]

Correct!