TASK DEFINITION: You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For consistency, answers should be in all lower cased letters.
PROBLEM: Category: I'M NOT A DOCTOR, BUT I PLAY ONE ON TV 
Clue: Dr. Benjamin Franklin Pierce

SOLUTION: alan alda

PROBLEM: Category: THE SWORD 
Clue: In "The Lord of the Rings", he gives his cousin Frodo the magical sword Sting

SOLUTION: bilbo baggins

PROBLEM: Category: AMERICANA 
Clue: The world's oldest Zydeco festival takes place annually in Plaisance, near Opelousas in this state

SOLUTION:
louisiana