JS Millionaire 2/15
Matt Miller
jesoria75RE...@mindspring.com says...
>... he'll take the money.
>
>But had he stuck with Denmark......
>
>....
>
>.... he would have gotten half-a-million!
Grrrrrr! I knew every one of those questions (Well OK I would have
needed an ATA on the baseball question.) At the very least I wanted to
see the million dollar question, just to see if I could have answered it.
And then that bastard just walked off with my money.
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"Under the rocks and stones
there is water underground."
-The Talking Heads
Steve Jeremiah Williams-Soria (Jeremy Soria)
Tuesday, February 15, 2000
Let's forgo the usual festivities and dive right into the show.
The VCR didn't fire at 8 - it took me a while before I could start the
recording. So... We'll pick it up from the second segment of the show. I am in
the midst of re-programming my VCR - it will fire at 9 o'clock exactly on
Thursday night.
I missed him clearing the last of the first five questions, but I did see him
get his $2K and $4K hurdles without fail. (A dinosaur question and a "how are
they related" question.)
Steve's got people coming to him having dreams of winning lots of money on
Millionaire. In fact, someone had a dream about the Million Dollar Question
being about Cub Scouts, in which he's very active.
With all three LifeLines remaining, here's the next question for $8000:
Which of these architectural wonders is NOT located Rome, Italy?
The Parthenon -- not Pantheon -- is in Athens, Greece, which makes it a
shoe-in for $8000.
And now for $16,000:
Which Muppet did NOT make their debut on Sesame Street?
A. Big Bird B. Cookie Monster C. Oscar the Grouch D. Miss Piggy
(This, IMO, should be a $1000 question.)
D. That's it.
And...
That's it! $16,000.
For $32,000:
Soccor legend Pele helped what country win World Cup titles in '58, '62, and
'70?
A. Italy B. Brazil C. Colombia D. Argentina
B. Brazil. That's it.
And...
...
THAT'S IT! THIRTY-TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS!
He's got $32,000 safely in his pocket. Now, the questions are going to get
tougher, whether he likes it or not. He still has all three LifeLines!
And now, for a free shot at $64,000:
What was the name of Quint's boat in the '75 movie Jaws?
A. Orca B. Pirahna C. Poseidon D. Sea Wolf
ATA: 56-6-21-17
He'll go with the Audience.
And...
What was the problem? It was A!
He's got SIXTY-FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS! Now, for $125,000:
In "The Six Million Dollar Man" what agency did Oscar Goldman head?
A. OSS B. CIA C. NSC D. OSI
His nephew Chris is the Phone-a-Friend. He knows it's one or the other, A or
D. He's pretty sure it's A. "Do you know what it stands for?" asks Steve.
"Will you get extra money for it if I know?" says Chris as time expires.
The completely useless 50/50 leaves the two that Chris mentioned.
So he'll risk half on A.
And...
...
...
THAT'S WRONG! He zigged when he should have zagged.
But hey - he still has $32,000!
FFF: Place these oceans in order by size in square miles, SMALLEST FIRST.
A. Pacific B. Arctic C. Atlantic D. Indian
Correct order:
B - Arctic 5.1 million square miles
D - Indian 28.4 million square miles
C - Atlantic 33.4 million square miles
A - Pacific 64.2 million square miles
Only three got it right - the fastest ofthe three is:
Michael Avitzur, 3.40 seconds!
Michael is a New York City boy. His nana is here tonight.
For $100: What is used to describe a plot of ground where flowers grow?
Bed for $100.
For $200: Which of these animals does pork come from?
Pig for $200.
for $300: What is a southpaw?
One who is left-handed for $300.
For $500: What country is the birthplace of both explorer Christopher Columbus
and astronomer Galileo?
Italy for $500. We didn't fool him.
For $1000: How many pockets on a standard pool table?
6 is for $1000. That money is safe.
For $2000: Ben & Jerry's "Cherry Garcia" is named after the former lead singer
of what band?
The Grateful Dead for $2000.
For $4000: What comedian frequently complains that he gets "no respect"?
Rodney Dangerfield for $4000.
For $8000: What city is NOT located on the Mississippi River?
Little Rock is on the Arkansas River, and that's the one for $8000.
For $16,000: Who told Vice presidential cadidate Dan Quayle during a debate,
"Senator, you're no Jack Kennedy!"?
Lloyd Bentsen for $16,000.
For $32,000: Who was the first African-American manager to coach in major
league baseball?
A. Hank Aaron B. Reggie Jackson C. Don Baylor D. Frank Robinson
ATA: 22-9-13-56
He goes with D.
And....
And he has THIRTY-TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS!
For $64,000:
In 1998, Suharto resigned after 32 years as president of what country?
Indonesia he says with confidence, and he has SIXTY-FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS!
For $125,000:
What vocal quartet sang backup for Elvis Presly in the '50s?
A. The Crickets B. The Elvii C. the Jordanaires D. The Moroccos
the 50/50 leaves: C. The Jordaaires D. The Moroccos
C he says...
And he wins ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS!
For $250,000 and a spot in the coveted 13 Club:
What artist's painted of a distracted girl inspired the title of the book
"Girl, Interrupted"?
A. El Greco B. Paul Gaugin C. Edouard Manet D. Jan Vermeer
He read the book. Yes! It is D - Jan Vermeer, he says...
.... and ......
HE'S IN THE THIRTEEN CLUB!
For a shot in the 14 Club for $500,000:
A person from which of these countries has NEVER been aboard a US space
mission?
A. Saudi Arabia B. Denmark C. Germany D. France
Paul, a friend from college, is the Phone-a-Friend:
He says Denmark. He remembers three of them, the only one not there being
Denmark.
Will he take the flyer or stay in the 13 Club? Or will he be kicked out?
He was thinking Denmark...
... and ...
he was also thinking Germany.
with the one way or the other...
...
... he'll take the money.
But had he stuck with Denmark......
....
.... he would have gotten half-a-million!
But he still has a place in the precious 13 Club for $250,000!
FFF: Place these architects in order according to when they were born,
EARLIEST first.
A. Inito Jones B. IM Pei C. Gustave Eiffel D. Leon Battista Alberti
You know, with this kind of a question, you can bet your sweet bippy that only
one or two people will get this right.
Correct answer: D-A-C-B
Yep, only one got it.
Stephanie Girardi, 8.07 seconds!
For $100: "Never look a gift horse in..."
"The mouth" for $100, not "the rear".
For $200: If you lost your shirt playing poker, what word best describes
happened to you?
Penniless, not necessarily topless, for $200.
**AH-WHOOOOO!**
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Jason Wuthrich
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> WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE?
> Tuesday, February 15, 2000
Last time on WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE?:
Regis: Rosie?
Rosie: Yes?
Regis: You are my posie...
Rosie: Oh no, Regis.
And now, join us from New York, for night 53 of...
WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE?
> He's got $32,000 safely in his pocket. Now, the questions are going to get
> tougher, whether he likes it or not. He still has all three LifeLines!
That's the first time in a while that's happened.
> He's got SIXTY-FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS! Now, for $125,000:
> In "The Six Million Dollar Man" what agency did Oscar Goldman head?
> A. OSS B. CIA C. NSC D. OSI
>
> His nephew Chris is the Phone-a-Friend. He knows it's one or the other, A
or
> D. He's pretty sure it's A. "Do you know what it stands for?" asks Steve.
> "Will you get extra money for it if I know?" says Chris as time expires.
<audience laughs>
> The completely useless 50/50 leaves the two that Chris mentioned.
>
> So he'll risk half on A.
He thinks it OSS.
The correct answer is...
O...
S...
I.
The OSS was the predecessor to the CIA.
> But hey - he still has $32,000!
Series total: $9,505,000
> FFF: Place these oceans in order by size in square miles, SMALLEST FIRST.
> A. Pacific B. Arctic C. Atlantic D. Indian
>
> Correct order:
> B - Arctic 5.1 million square miles
> D - Indian 28.4 million square miles
> C - Atlantic 33.4 million square miles
> A - Pacific 64.2 million square miles
I put Indian first. :-(
> Only three got it right - the fastest ofthe three is:
> Michael Avitzur, 3.40 seconds!
>
> Michael is a New York City boy. His nana is here tonight.
She has a crush on Regis. Sorry, grandma, he's married.
> For $2000: Ben & Jerry's "Cherry Garcia" is named after the former lead
singer
> of what band?
> The Grateful Dead for $2000.
He has a friend in the audience who'd never let him live it down if he
missed it.
> For $32,000: Who was the first African-American manager to coach in major
> league baseball?
> A. Hank Aaron B. Reggie Jackson C. Don Baylor D. Frank Robinson
He mentally narrows it down to two, but keeps them secret...
> ATA: 22-9-13-56
...now says it was down to A or D.
> He goes with D.
>
> And he has THIRTY-TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS!
Strategy worked to perfection.
If you missed "Liar Liar" on Monday, you've got another chance. Catch the
encore showing Friday at 8/7c. (Sorry, TGIF fans.)
> For $64,000:
> In 1998, Suharto resigned after 32 years as president of what country?
> Indonesia he says with confidence, and he has SIXTY-FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS!
I didn't know that.
> For $250,000 and a spot in the coveted 13 Club:
> What artist's painted of a distracted girl inspired the title of the book
> "Girl, Interrupted"?
> A. El Greco B. Paul Gaugin C. Edouard Manet D. Jan Vermeer
>
> He read the book. Yes! It is D - Jan Vermeer, he says...
>
> .... and ......
>
> HE'S IN THE THIRTEEN CLUB!
Best book he's ever read! Now can he reach the heights only five players
have reached before?
> For a shot in the 14 Club for $500,000:
> A person from which of these countries has NEVER been aboard a US space
> mission?
> A. Saudi Arabia B. Denmark C. Germany D. France
>
> Paul, a friend from college, is the Phone-a-Friend:
> He says Denmark. He remembers three of them, the only one not there being
> Denmark.
He says the only ambiguity is Germany. With $218,000 to lose...
> ... he'll take the money.
>
> But had he stuck with Denmark......
>
> .... he would have gotten half-a-million!
>
> But he still has a place in the precious 13 Club for $250,000!
And he gives his grandma a hug. He's really in her will now.
Series total: $9,755,000
> FFF: Place these architects in order according to when they were born,
> EARLIEST first.
>
> A. Inito Jones B. IM Pei C. Gustave Eiffel D. Leon Battista Alberti
>
> You know, with this kind of a question, you can bet your sweet bippy that
only
> one or two people will get this right.
>
> Correct answer: D-A-C-B
And it wasn't me. I had B first.
> Yep, only one got it.
> Stephanie Girardi, 8.07 seconds!
>
> For $100: "Never look a gift horse in..."
> "The mouth" for $100, not "the rear".
>
> For $200: If you lost your shirt playing poker, what word best describes
> happened to you?
> Penniless, not necessarily topless, for $200.
You would be topless if you played strip poker. :-)
> **AH-WHOOOOO!**
>
> If you want some practice being on the show, play online at abc.go.com, or
> play the computer game, or get the quiz book!
And watch for the board game in stores March 1, or order it and other
Millionaire merchandise online at abc.com! We'll see you Thursday after
Whose Line. From Kalamazoo, everybody, good night!
> WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE? was created by David Briggs with Michael
> Whitehill and Steve Knight for Celador Productions, and is produced in the
> United States by Valleycrest Productions for Buena Vista Television
[read -
> ABC].
>
> MILLIONAIRE?: Copyright 2000
> Valleycrest Productions and Buena Vista Television.
> This Update is Copyright 2000 Jeremy Soria.
> All Rights Reserved.
>
> All game material contained herein remains the property of Valleycrest and
> BVTV. Opinions expressed in this update are solely those of the compiler.
And as always, my opinions are mine and mine alone.
--Jason Wuthrich
Tiny Dancer
>And now for $16,000:
>Which Muppet did NOT make their debut on Sesame Street?
>A. Big Bird B. Cookie Monster C. Oscar the Grouch D. Miss Piggy
Oooo, ooooo, ooooo, I know, Reege, pick me! Damn, what with this
zinger and the Scully question the other night I am just itching for the
Canuck version to roll into town!
Extra trivia note for future contestants: Miss Piggy has never appeared
on "Sesame Street". Tuck that one away, kids, you may need it one day.
Cheers,
TD
No wonder nobody comes here - it's too crowded.
Yogi Berra
Webmistress of Tiny Dancer's X-Files Episode Guide
http://www.insanity.com.au/td/
The Sesame Street Lyrics and Sounds Archive
http://i.am/tinyd
DLettermen
questions are usually almost always different subject areas. Stuck me that the
64 & 125 questions back to back tonight were then, basically in the same "area"
(TV/Movie "Entertainment" trivia). I think this shows the point that they
have "pools" of questions, and that any questions can come up on any "stack"
wherever.
Phoebe9294
>And then that bastard just walked off with my money.
Ah, but he was a cute bastard, the cutest one in the hot seat since the
ill-fated Brian Fedora.
"You have to know something about something."
-- Contestant Jason Wilson on being a Deborah Kerr expert on "Winning Lines"
(2000)
Zach Horan
>on "Sesame Street". Tuck that one away, kids, you may need it one day.
That answer of Miss Piggy stuck right out. Seeing that Kermit was the "host" of
the Muppet Show, it followed that Miss Piggy probably debuted on there.
Michael K. Neylon
Just like Frodo popped out of the list of Pokemon creatures? (The guy
took the $250k and ran, mind you)
Pop culture questions are geared very well on this show, as it's nearly
impossible for one person to know the answers to 100% of the pop culture
questions, given that pop culture changes with generation and region.
I know many people my age that know the Muppet Show very well, and
just as many that haven't a clue on them.
--
Dr. Michael K. Neylon, PhD ChE |
University of Michigan | "Pinky, you've left the lens cap of your
mne...@engin.umich.edu | mind on again."
http://pinky.wtower.com/mneylon | The Brain
Matt Ottinger
Zach Horan wrote:
> >Extra trivia note for future contestants: Miss Piggy has never appeared
> >on "Sesame Street". Tuck that one away, kids, you may need it one day.
>
> That answer of Miss Piggy stuck right out. Seeing that Kermit was the "host" of
> the Muppet Show, it followed that Miss Piggy probably debuted on there.
On the otherwise well-scripted series "The West Wing", they recently had a plot
line in which one of the regulars was defending funding to PBS, partly because he
was a big fan of the programming himself. At one point, he became indignant
because one of the conservatives, in talking about Sesame Street, mispronounced the
name Fozzie Bear. Like Piggy, Fozzie is a character from "The Muppet Show" not
"Sesame Street", and a fan of PBS should have known that.
Sorry to be hopelessly OT again, but frankly, the Muppet newsgroup isn't nearly as
much fun as this one anyway...
--Matt
otti...@acd.net
Tiny Dancer
I wrote:
>>Extra trivia note for future contestants: Miss Piggy has never appeared
>>on "Sesame Street". Tuck that one away, kids, you may need it one day.
>
>
>On the otherwise well-scripted series "The West Wing", they recently had a plot
>line in which one of the regulars was defending funding to PBS, partly because he
>was a big fan of the programming himself. At one point, he became indignant
>because one of the conservatives, in talking about Sesame Street, mispronounced the
>name Fozzie Bear. Like Piggy, Fozzie is a character from "The Muppet Show" not
>"Sesame Street", and a fan of PBS should have known that.
WHAT?! Well, that just sucks. Research, people. The cast for SS would be
very easy to find online. And you're correct, Fozzie Bear has never been on
SS. In fact, other than Kermit, none of the main cast from "The Muppet Show"
has appeared on SS. I believe the Yip Yip aliens were in the Mahna Mahna
song skit on TMS but I'm not certain.
>Sorry to be hopelessly OT again, but frankly, the Muppet newsgroup isn't nearly as
>much fun as this one anyway...
Surprisingly technical bunch on there, Matt, I agree. You'd think people that
admire felt frogs, pigs and chickens would loosen up a bit!
Cheers,
TD
Ernie ... the sheep - they're tap dancing!
from "Dance Myself To Sleep"