JS Millionaire 4/23
Jason Wuthrich
> WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE?
Regis starts the show by mentioning we (thankfully) haven't seen very many
lawyers in the Hot Seat lately. Tell us about our current contestant,
Jeremy.
> Mike Babb is a software engineer.
The last computer person to make it here won a million.
> For $2000:
> "Woofers" and "tweeters" are two types of what kind of electronic
equipment?
> A - Speakers.
Figures someone who works with electronics should know that.
> For $4000:
> Kid rappers Kris Kross were known for what fashion trend?
> D - Backward clothes.
Remember them? :-)
> For $8000: On November 17, 1968, NBC [had to] cut away from the end of the
> NFL's Jets-Raiders game to air what movie?
> A. Boys Town B. National Velvet C. Heidi D. The Wizard of Oz
Flag on the play. Nothing major, but in 1968, the Jets and Raiders were
members of the _American_ Football League, which merged into the NFL in
1970. Of course, this doesn't affect the question.
> He says he thinks it's D... but...
>
> Let's ATA - knowing he may have influenced them: 2-6-42-50
>
> He has influenced the audience, half of the audience.
>
> So he goes with them.
>
> And needless to say, GAME OVER.
>
> It was Heidi, and he has $1000.
Sometimes asking the audience is not the best idea.
> Circular objects, when invented, MOST RECENT first.
> A. DVD B. Wheel C. Hula hoop D. Phonograph record
Now did I know wheel would be there? A-D-C-B
> Correct answer: A-C-D-B
Ouch. Realized that after I locked in my answer. Of course, it tripped up
a lot of people...
> Eight of nine people didn't pay attention to the "most recent" part of the
> question, because only one got it...
> Steven Maurice Clark, in 6.72 seconds!
>
> Steven Maurice Clark has made history... because HE IS THE VERY FIRST
> BLACK CONTESTANT IN THE HOT SEAT!
He is also the first Hot Seat contestant to have three names, IIRC.
> For $200: Which is NOT associated with the game of baseball?
> D - Tutu. The kids are watching, so shut up, Trebek.
Those aren't baseball uniforms the Detroit Tigers are wearing.
> For $300: Which is traditionally considered a symbol of peace?
> B - Olive branch.
Mushroom cloud? Is one of the writers moonlighting as a writer for Greed?
(See my post re: Friday's airing.)
> For $2000: What is the proper name for a padded cover used to keep the
> contents of a teapot warm?
> A. Tea cozy B. Pot blanket C. Tea coat D. Hot jacket
<joke snipped> I would have said D.
> Let's ATA: 84-5-2-9
>
> He likes A...
> And he has $2000.
I guess the audience showed me.
> For $4000:
> According to the lyrics from a 1970 song "War", "what is it good for"?
> D - "Absolutely NOTHING~!".
Say it again!
> Lucky 13 Club for $250,000:
> In their last game of the '80 Olympics, whom did the USA defeat in men's
> hockey to win the gold?
> A. Sweden B. Canada C. Finland D. Soviet Union
>
> Steven is mulling it over, and he says it's not the Soviet Union.
>
> He guesses A.
>
> Had he said D, he would have lost. So would I.
> Had he said B, he would have lost.
>
> Had he said C... it would have been ...
>
> ... the right answer. He just lost $93,000.
I would've also said D--the first one he ruled out. BTW, I won't be
surprised if Regis starts using that Tarrant-ism soon.
> For $300: Which dish is traditionally made in a wok?
> A - Stir-fry beef.
Stir-fry makes me want to "wok" away.
<ducks Easter Eggs thrown from audience>
> For $500: What game show requires contestants to give their answers in the
> form of a question?
What is "Jeopardy!"?
Alex: Correct.
> For $8000: Actor Mark Wahlberg recorded rap albums under what name?
> D - Marky Mark.
Remember, that's the rapper and underwear model, not the game show
announcer.
> For $32,000: In an old Burns & Allen routine, what was the usual response
to
> Burns saying "Say good night, Gracie"?
> A - Good night, Gracie. He uses ATA 88% to lock in THIRTY-TWO THOUSAND
> DOLLARS!
So that's where Rowan and Martin got that old line.
> [WVEC Hampton/Norfolk. 13 Means Bugaloos.]
WOTV Battle Creek/Kalamazoo. 41 is News from Where You Live.
One last Fastest Finger...
> Musical groups, 1st top 40 hit, EARLIEST first:
> A. Blues Traveler B. Simply Red C. James Brown D. Deep Purple
>
> Correct answer: C-D-B-A
> One got it:
> Leigh Jaunsen, 7.18 seconds!
...and I blew it big time. Of course, these FFs are tough tonight.
> **AH-WHOOOOO!**
Quittin' time!
> 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 now, you can play the
board
> game, too!
Only 16 days until the 2nd Edition CD-ROM game comes out! Remember, get
your game show fix on Tuesday with WWTBAM on ABC at 8, followed on Fox by
Greed. From Kalamazoo, everybody, happy Easter!
> 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.
>
> 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.
Steve Jeremiah Williams-Soria (Jeremy Soria)
PREVIOUSLY ON MILLIONAIRE:
"He needs to get into another business!"
"'Good night and good luck.'"
"If I had a farm, I'd bet it."
We go to Mike Babb, from Mesa, AZ, and see if he can get some big money
tonight on...
WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE?
Mike Babb is a software engineer.
2 down, 13 to go, 5th and 10th lock in money, 3 LifeLines left.
For $300:
What is the term for the principal vein of ore in a mine?
A - Mother lode.
For $500:
Ernest & Julio Gallo are known for selling what?
D - Wine.
For $1000:
According to the '70 movie "Love Story," "love means never having to say"
what?
C - You're sorry. The thousand is safe.
For $2000:
"Woofers" and "tweeters" are two types of what kind of electronic equipment?
A - Speakers.
For $4000:
Kid rappers Kris Kross were known for what fashion trend?
D - Backward clothes.
For $8000: On November 17, 1968, NBC [had to] cut away from the end of the
NFL's Jets-Raiders game to air what movie?
A. Boys Town B. National Velvet C. Heidi D. The Wizard of Oz
He says he thinks it's D... but...
Let's ATA - knowing he may have influenced them: 2-6-42-50
He has influenced the audience, half of the audience.
So he goes with them.
And needless to say, GAME OVER.
It was Heidi, and he has $1000.
NINE people start will vie for the FASTEST FINGER FIRST today:
Circular objects, when invented, MOST RECENT first.
A. DVD B. Wheel C. Hula hoop D. Phonograph record
Correct answer: A-C-D-B
Eight of nine people didn't pay attention to the "most recent" part of the
question, because only one got it...
Steven Maurice Clark, in 6.72 seconds!
Steven Maurice Clark has made history... because HE IS THE VERY FIRST BLACK
CONTESTANT IN THE HOT SEAT! His wife is having some morning sickness, but he's
a doctor, and he knows about all this!
For $100: Which are beavers known to build?
B - Dams.
For $200: Which is NOT associated with the game of baseball?
D - Tutu. The kids are watching, so shut up, Trebek.
For $300: Which is traditionally considered a symbol of peace?
B - Olive branch.
For $500: What's the name of President Clinton's cat?
A - Socks.
For $1000: What comedian's catchphrase is "Can we talk?"
C - Joan Rivers. The money is safe.
For $2000: What is the proper name for a padded cover used to keep the
contents of a teapot warm?
A. Tea cozy B. Pot blanket C. Tea coat D. Hot jacket
I thought we were playing for dollars, not pounds sterling!
Let's ATA: 84-5-2-9
He likes A...
And he has $2000.
For $4000:
According to the lyrics from a 1970 song "War", "what is it good for"?
D - "Absolutely NOTHING~!".
For $8000: According to legend, Pocahontas saved what Jamestown colony leader?
B - John Smith.
For $16,000: Which is another name for fossilized tree sap?
B - Amber.
For $32,000: On "Cheers", what seafood restaurant was upstairs from the bar?
A. Paul Revere's B. Bull & Finch C. Melville's D. The Nautilus
Let's call Jonathan for the PAF.
He says C - saying that he's fairly sure.
However, he thinks it's B - the name of the real restaurant.
The 50/50 will leave:
C. Melville's D. The Nautilus
Looks like the producers just gave him a check for $32K...
He says C... and yes, he has THIRTY-TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS!
It's a free shot for $64,000 as we ask:
Who was the first US president to make an official visit to Moscow?
A. Truman B. Nixon C. Carter D. Clinton
B - Nixon. HE HAS SIXTY-FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS!
Diamond Dozen for $125,000:
What method of food preservation did Nicolas Appert develop to help feed
Napoleon's army?
A. Canning B. Pressure cooking C. Ash cooking D. Dry heat cooking
A - Canning.
HE HAS ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS!
Lucky 13 Club for $250,000:
In their last game of the '80 Olympics, whom did the USA defeat in men's
hockey to win the gold?
A. Sweden B. Canada C. Finland D. Soviet Union
This is worth $250,000?
Steven is mulling it over, and he says it's not the Soviet Union.
He guesses A.
Had he said D, he would have lost. So would I.
Had he said B, he would have lost.
Had he said C... it would have been ...
... the right answer. He just lost $93,000.
He still has $32,000.
FFF: Islands, NORTH-SOUTH:
A. Corsica B. Greenland C. Crete D. Ireland
Correct answer: B-D-A-C
Winner/Time: Tom Lemp, 4.94 seconds!
For $100: Fill in the blank: "You can't have your cake and ______ too"?
C - "Eat it".
For $200: In the lyrics of a song, on what ride type of horse did "ankee
Doodle" ride to town?
B - Pony.
For $300: Which dish is traditionally made in a wok?
A - Stir-fry beef.
For $500: What game show requires contestants to give their answers in the
form of a question?
D - Jeopardy!
For $1000: Theology is the study of what discipline?
C - Divinity. That money is safe.
For $2000: What does the P stand for in the radio network NPR?
B - Public.
For $4000: The body of Egypt's Great Sphinx is modeled after what animal?
B - Lion.
For $8000: Actor Mark Wahlberg recorded rap albums under what name?
D - Marky Mark.
For $16,000: In which of the following US states would you find the mountain
resort of Jackson Hole?
C - Wyoming.
For $32,000: In an old Burns & Allen routine, what was the usual response to
Burns saying "Say good night, Gracie"?
A - Good night, Gracie. He uses ATA 88% to lock in THIRTY-TWO THOUSAND
DOLLARS!
[WVEC Hampton/Norfolk. 13 Means Bugaloos.]
For $64,000: In the 1989 film "Say Anything" Lloyd plays a tape of what song
outside Diane's window?
A. With or Without You B. In Your Eyes
C. In the Air Tonight D. Jack & Diane
Tom calls his aunt Connie. She has no idea.
He thinks it's A.
He still has $32,000. It's the wrong answer. It was B.
Now that we're all awake again after that dull-as-shit contestant, we have
enough time to play FFF:
Musical groups, 1st top 40 hit, EARLIEST first:
A. Blues Traveler B. Simply Red C. James Brown D. Deep Purple
Correct answer: C-D-B-A
One got it:
Leigh Jaunsen, 7.18 seconds!
For $100: What term refers to someone who slows down traffic in order to gawk
at an accident?
B - Rubbernecker.
For $200: What kind of a day should you save for?
C - Rainy day.
For $300: A manhole cover is what shape?
B - Circle.
For $500: What type of door is divided in half so that either the top or
bottom part can be opened separately?
D - Dutch Door.
For $1000: What famous landmark is seen on the beach at the end of the movie
"Planet of the Apes"?
A - Statue of Liberty. She's locked in a grand.
**AH-WHOOOOO!**
Phone number to call is 1-800-433-8321. One shot, so make it count! Full rules
are at abc.go.com.
If you'd like to see Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? in person, and you're
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Whitehill and Steve Knight for Celador Productions, and is produced in the
United States by Valleycrest Productions for Buena Vista Television.
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.
Our next show is Sunday! See you then.
From Virginia Beach - Good night everybody!
- Jeremy
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C3IlRT
>Sunday, April 23, 2000
<snip>
Was it just me, or were the questions really easy tonight?? I knew all but two.
Usually, I only know about 2/3.
Joe Capitano
>For $4000:
>According to the lyrics from a 1970 song "War", "what is it good for"?
>D - "Absolutely NOTHING~!".
Boy, did Steven leap all over this one! Did anyone catch the other three
possible answers to this question? I need to know those for my own records. I
had my VCR in pause, darn the luck.
Joe Capitano
Webmaster, Gamewatch2000
(gamewatch.homepage.com)
SnakeEyes
> Tom calls his aunt Connie. She has no idea.
>
> He thinks it's A.
>
> He still has $32,000. It's the wrong answer. It was B.
>
> Now that we're all awake again after that dull-as-shit contestant, we have
> enough time to play FFF:
Anyone notice how fast they rushed through Tom's appearance? Me thinks
they thought he was dull-as-shit too :)
SnakeEyes
> Correct answer: C-D-B-A
> One got it:
> Leigh Jaunsen, 7.18 seconds!
Did anyone else get the impression that she seemed very nervous last
night? I think possibly she could be the type to show emotion if she
gets up their in prize money. Could make for a good contestant on
Tuesday, unless the overnight helped kill the jitters. (Thats assuming
she wasn't on the first of a two show taping day) I hope she does pretty
well.
SnakeEyes
Wuthrich" <tdwu...@wmis.net> wrote:
> > Steven is mulling it over, and he says it's not the Soviet Union.
> >
> > He guesses A.
> >
> > Had he said D, he would have lost. So would I.
> > Had he said B, he would have lost.
> >
> > Had he said C... it would have been ...
> >
> > ... the right answer. He just lost $93,000.
>
> I would've also said D--the first one he ruled out. BTW, I won't be
> surprised if Regis starts using that Tarrant-ism soon.
I really wish he would, well not really.. since he uses the other
Tarrant-ism only when the contestant is friggen right, therefore it's
worthless. I am kinda surprised he didn't pick that one up already tho.
TADXN
>> For $8000: On November 17, 1968, NBC [had to] cut away from the end of the
>> NFL's Jets-Raiders game to air what movie?
>> A. Boys Town B. National Velvet C. Heidi D. The Wizard of Oz
>
>Flag on the play. Nothing major, but in 1968, the Jets and Raiders were
>members of the _American_ Football League, which merged into the NFL in
>1970. Of course, this doesn't affect the question.
>
>> He says he thinks it's D... but...
>>
>> Let's ATA - knowing he may have influenced them: 2-6-42-50
>>
>> He has influenced the audience, half of the audience.
>>
>> So he goes with them.
>>
>> And needless to say, GAME OVER.
>>
>> It was Heidi, and he has $1000.
>
And this may sound a little off-topic, but how did NBC have to cut away from
the Jets-Raiders game to show that movie?
Rick Edwards
"TADXN" <ta...@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20000426100230...@nso-cb.aol.com...
> And this may sound a little off-topic, but how did NBC have to cut away
from
> the Jets-Raiders game to show that movie?
For the whole story, see http://www.nfl.com/news/981109heidi.html which
tells about the "Heidi Game".
Rick
Curt Alliaume
(TADXN) writes:
>And this may sound a little off-topic, but how did NBC have to cut away from
>the Jets-Raiders game to show that movie?
The game started at 4 p.m., and ran past its schedule 7 p.m. end time (a common
occurence nowadays, but very rare then). NBC had to choose whether to go with
the schedule or cut into the movie, and chose the former. Loads of irate
football fans complained (made angrier still by the fact that the Raiders
caught up to the Jets after NBC cut away).
In the mid-1970s, NBC did the reverse, and cut a movie to show an entire
football game -- in this case Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory. While the
complaints weren't as loud, they still happened (mostly kids and their annoyed
mothers -- assumedly the dads were too busy watching the game).
Since those days, the policy has been to show the Sunday night programs in
their entirety after the football games conclude.
And now you know... the rest of the story.
-- Curt Alliaume
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Game Shows '75
http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Bungalow/2827/gameshow.html
How's your chinchilla?
Jason Wuthrich
Wuthrich"
> <tdwu...@wmis.net> writes:
the
> >> NFL's Jets-Raiders game to air what movie?
> >> A. Boys Town B. National Velvet C. Heidi D. The Wizard of Oz
> >
from
> the Jets-Raiders game to show that movie?
IIRC--and I wasn't yet born in 1968--"Heidi" was scheduled as a children's
special, so NBC cut the football game short so the movie could begin on
time.
--Jason Wuthrich
DLettermen
game, the thing we (at least sports & TV fans) take for granted - that live
sporting events are shown in their entirety on TV even if they go "over" their
alloted time "given" - was not the "rule" before (and obviously during) the
"Heidi Game" (I think sometimes they would push other programming back, but,
usually, if the game looked to be a "blowout" or they just didn't think the
games interest would outweigh the scheduled programming, they would cut it
off), but, because of the massive backlash that NBC got for cutting off the end
of the game, basically all major sports broadcasts on network television are
now shown in their entirety.
Dave Legler
(DLettermen) writes:
>(I think sometimes they would push other programming back, but,
>usually, if the game looked to be a "blowout" or they just didn't think the
>games interest would outweigh the scheduled programming, they would cut it
>off), but, because of the massive backlash that NBC got for cutting off the
>end
>of the game, basically all major sports broadcasts on network television are
>now shown in their entirety.
>
A further note on this particular game: the game did look to be a blowout, or
at least a lock for the Jets to win. The Raiders mounted one of the most
miraculous comebacks in NFL history to win the game, as the country watched
'Heidi.' This is the reason for the backlash and why the game is famous.
Dave Legler
DLettermen
its over" as Yogi says, and, even if the baseball game is 20-0 in the 9th
inning, they won't be switching away before its over to your local news.
C3IlRT
>>usually, if the game looked to be a "blowout" or they just didn't think the
>>games interest would outweigh the scheduled programming, they would cut it
>>off), but, because of the massive backlash that NBC got for cutting off the
>>end
>>of the game, basically all major sports broadcasts on network television are
>>now shown in their entirety.
>>
>
>A further note on this particular game: the game did look to be a blowout,
>or
>at least a lock for the Jets to win. The Raiders mounted one of the most
>miraculous comebacks in NFL history to win the game, as the country watched
>'Heidi.' This is the reason for the backlash and why the game is famous.
>
>Dave Legler
No, no, no. It was far from a miraculous comeback. The Jets only had a THREE
point lead when they cut to the movie! And, there were still 65 seconds left in
the game! "Comebacks" like that happen quite often in the NFL.
Dave Legler
(C3IlRT) writes:
>>A further note on this particular game: the game did look to be a blowout,
>>or
>>at least a lock for the Jets to win. The Raiders mounted one of the most
>>miraculous comebacks in NFL history to win the game, as the country watched
>>'Heidi.' This is the reason for the backlash and why the game is famous.
>>
>>Dave Legler
>
>No, no, no. It was far from a miraculous comeback. The Jets only had a THREE
>point lead when they cut to the movie! And, there were still 65 seconds left
>in
>the game! "Comebacks" like that happen quite often in the NFL.
>
OK, my memory is a little shaky. It wasn't really a miraculous comeback as
much as it was a memorable finish. The Raiders, who were behind when the
switch was made, scored 2 touchdowns in the remaining 65 seconds of the game to
win.
Dave Legler
Jason Wuthrich
news:20000427180651...@ng-cg1.aol.com...
If the Detroit Tigers are playing, it would be 20-0 in the first inning.
:-D
--Jason Wuthrich
Tom Galloway
DLettermen <dlett...@aol.com> wrote:
>Thats my point tho, after that happened, they realized that "It ain't over til
>its over" as Yogi says, and, even if the baseball game is 20-0 in the 9th
>inning, they won't be switching away before its over to your local news.
That'd be more like the definition of a Red Sox fan that was circulating
after last year's big playoff win; You know you're a Red Sox fan when the
Sox are up 15 or so runs in the 8th in the post-season, and your thoughts
turn to "OK, so how could they possibly manage to lose this one?".
tyg t...@netcom.com
J.R.
>much as it was a memorable finish. The Raiders, who were behind when the
>switch was made, scored 2 touchdowns in the remaining 65 seconds of the game
>to
>win.
>
Well when they switched it there was only a minute left, guess they figured one
minute wouldn't take that long to play, as back in those days there was no
possibility of going to overtime except in the playoffs (which the "Heidi game"
was not I don't think)
Jim R
Curt Alliaume
jrohm...@aol.com.AOL.COM (J.R.) writes:
Games were shorter back then. As J.R. notes, there was no overtime. I'm not
certain if the two-minute warning was in effect (it may not have been in the
AFL). Commercial breaks were shorter anyway. This was an anomaly. Games are
now scheduled to be three hours and fifteen minutes long, and the networks
don't plan on beginning their Sunday night programming until 7:30.