GREED 
 


THE RECAP

June 9, 2000

June 9, 2000
GAME 83 --->
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GAME 84 
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GAME 85 
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Game 83 resumes with Guy, Randy, Mike, and Mo.  They've already won $200,000 - but are they going to go for half a million?  Let's find out.

The $500,000 category is:  Favorite Frozen Foods
Does Randy want to keep the cash, or does he feel the need for Greed?
He's got the need!  They're moving on!

The Terminator is on the prowl...and it's chosen Mo!
He's going to take the $10,000 and challenge Randy, the captain!

Terminator Question:
In the world of computers, what does ISP stand for?  Randy rings in and says "Internet Service Provider".  And he's right and stays captain!

Guy:  Playing for $200,000; $10,000 in pocket
Randy:  Playing for $200,000
Mike:  Playing for $100,000
Mo:  OUT with $10,000

For $500,000:
Which four are Swanson's best-selling standard frozen dinners?

Randy's choice Turkey Salisbury Steak Mike's 1st choice
Mike's 2nd choice Chicken Nuggets Pot Roast  
  Classic Fried Chicken Meatloaf Guy's choice
  Veal Parmesan    

Is Turkey correct?  Yes!
Is Salisbury Steak correct?  Yes!
Is Chicken Nuggets correct?   Yes!

Chuck's got $50,000 this time...and he would love to give it to Randy and his team if they're not sure. He's risking it though!

So for $500,000...is it Meatloaf?  NO!  It was Fried Chicken.

TOTAL WINNINGS FOR GAME 84:
Guy:  $10,000
Mo: $10,000


Game 84:  $2,000,000 Jackpot

Contestants:
Sarah DeCorsi - Prairie Village, KS - Teacher
Ed Keller - Boston, MA - Computer Science
Alice Chang - Irvine, CA - Financial Services
Robert Kainig - Milwaukee, WI - Maintenance Administrator
Robert Meehawk - Chicago, IL - Teacher
Sid Quashy - Torino, Italy - Writer

Qualifying Question:  What percentage of Americans believe there is a hell?  Answer: 64.

Sarah 70 2nd
Ed 85 4th (on time)
Alice 68 1st **CAPTAIN**
Robert K 85 lost (on time)
Robert M 75 3rd
Sid 85 5th (on time)

Sid used to fill vending machines and get bribes!

For $25,000 - Where is the best place to purchase Hot Pockets?
Is it...Toy store, Grocery store, Office supply store, Victoria's Secret?
Sid says Grocery store, Alice accepts it, and they're right for $25,000!

Ed blew up things as a chemistry teacher!

For $50,000 - What does the term "lower 48" refer to, geographically?
Is it...Continental US, Southern Hemisphere Nations, Valleys of the Grand Canyon, or Lakes formed by the Amazon?
Ed says Continental US, Alice accepts it, and they're right for $50,000!

Robert M plays guitar, writes songs, and such!

For $75,000 - Eugene Fodor and Arthur Frommer write what kind of books?
Is it...Psychology, Human sexuality, Home improvement, Travel, or Film reviews?
Robert M says Travel, Alice accepts it, and they're right for $75,000!

Sarah went to Ireland and met her future husband!!!

For $100,000 - Which is NOT a real animal?
Is it...Gila monster, Minotaur, Komodo dragon, Duck-billed platypus, or Tasmanian devil?
Sarah says Minotaur, Alice accepts it, and they've got $100,000!

Alice used to work at a health club, and made guys sweat as the marketing director!

The $200,000 category is:  Popular TV Stars
Does Alice want to keep the cash, or does she feel the need for Greed?
She's got the need!  They're moving on!

The Terminator is on the prowl...and it's chosen Sarah!
She's going to take the $10,000 and challenge Robert M!

Terminator Question:
How many months have 31 days?  Robert rings in and says "6".  But it's 7!  So Sarah stays!

Sarah:  Playing for $80,000; $10,000 in pocket
Alice:  Playing for $40,000

Ed:  Playing for $40,000
Sid:  Playing for $40,000
Robert M: 
OUT

For $200,000:
Which four facts about TV stars' real lives are true?

They use the freebie, eliminating Kaplan.

  Danny DeVito was a hairdresser Gabe Kaplan was a NYC teacher FREEBIE 
Ed's choice Tom Selleck lost on the Dating Game Kathie Lee Gifford's dog is named Regis Alice's choice
Sid's choice Jane Pauley is married to the artist of "Doonesbury" Noah Wyle's father and grandfather really are doctors Sarah's choice

Is Tom Selleck correct?  Yes!
Is Jane Pauley correct?  Yes!
Is Kathie Lee correct?   Yes!

Chuck's got $20,000...and he would love to give it to Alice and her team if they're not sure. She's risking it though!

So for $200,000...is it Noah Wyle?  NO!  (You can see what the right answer is.)

TOTAL WINNINGS FOR GAME 84:
Sarah:  $10,000


GAME 85 : $2,000,000 Jackpot

Contestants:
Pamela Ottie - Phoenix, AZ - Student
Bob Gardner - Laguna Beach, CA - Homebuilder
Dave Roberts - Sun City, CA - Paramedic
Jackie Boyd - Los Angeles, CA - Attorney
Lori Graybill - Loveland, CO - Social Worker
Curtis Sather - Santa Rosa, CA - Student

Qualifying Question:  How many billionaires are there in the world?  Answer: 514.

Pamela
Bob 250 1st **CAPTAIN**
Dave 44 4th
Jackie 35 5th
Lori 45 3rd
Curtis 55 2nd

Jackie loves Beethoven!

For $25,000 - Who was NEVER a top-selling rap artist?
Is it...Ice-T, Ice Cube, Vanilla Ice, or Iced Cappucino?
Jackie says Iced Cappucino, Bob accepts it, and they're right for $25,000!

Dave went to Kuwait for the Gulf War!

For $50,000 - What kids' TV program has its own vitamin?
Is it...Scooby Doo, Flintstones, Teletubbies, or Rugrats?
Dave says Flintstones, Bob accepts it, and they're right for $50,000!

Lori worships in a bar on Sunday -- but wait, it's football!

For $75,000 - Which is found beneath "Intel" on its logo?
Is it...Is working, Today, Right now, For you, or Inside?
Lori says Inside, Bob accepts it, and they're right for $75,000!

Curtis just graduated from college and just got back from a cruise!

For $100,000 - Which is the Chinese art of harmonious balance?
Is it...Haiku, Dim sum, Origami, Feng shui, or Yangtze?
Curtis says Feng shui, Bob accepts it, and they've got $100,000!

Bob is a real Beach Boy - he worked as a lifeguard and met his wife on the beach!

The $200,000 category is:  Popular Snacks
Does Bob want to keep the cash, or does he feel the need for Greed?
He's got the need!  In fact, they all do!  They're moving on!

The Terminator is on the prowl...and it's chosen Curtis!
He's going to take the $10,000 and challenge Jackie!

Terminator Question:
What word describes both dots on dominoes and Gladys Knight's backup singers?  Jackie rings in and says "Pips".  And she's right!

Jackie:  Playing for $80,000
Bob:  Playing for $40,000

Lori:  Playing for $40,000
Dave:  Playing for $40,000
Curtis:  OUT with $10,000

For $200,000:
Which four are current flavors of Lay's potato chips?

They save the freebie.

Jackie's choice Sour Cream & Onion Cajun Creole  
Dave's choice KC Masterpiece Barbeque Salsa Rio Bob's choice
Lori's 1st choice Salt & Vinegar Flamin' Hot  

Is Sour Cream & Onion correct?  Yes!
Is Salt & Vinegar correct?  Yes! 
Is KC Masterpiece correct?   Yes!

Chuck's got $20,000...and he would love to give it to Bob and his team if they're not sure. He's risking it though!

Jackie thinks it's right.  Dave agrees.  Lori's with 'em, too.

So for $200,000...is it Salsa Rio?  NO!  It's Flamin' Hot.

TOTAL WINNINGS FOR GAME 85:
Curtis: $10,000


AND WE'RE OUT OF TIME!!  Tune in for the next edition of Greed next Friday at 9pm Eastern, 8 Central for a new team!


LAST UPDATED: JUNE 9, 2000