Game 53 : $2,000,000
Jackpot
Contestants:
Jeannie Kim - Tarzana, CA - Import/Export
Paul Brucatto - North Andover, MA - Sales
Eric Roderick - Austin, TX - Computer Company Owner
Lorna Courtney - Sylmar, CA - Makeup Artist
Larry Biden - Columbus, OH - Hotel Human Resources
Matt Achetti - Kansas City, MO - Website Producer
Qualifying Question: What is the combined age of the members
of the Backstreet Boys? Answer: 120.
| Jeannie |
80 |
5th |
| Paul |
|
|
| Eric |
84 |
3rd (on time) |
| Lorna |
100 |
2nd |
| Larry |
84 |
4th (on time) |
| Matt |
105 |
1st **CAPTAIN** |
Jeannie - for $25,000: Which pieces are used in a standard game of
Chinese checkers?
Is it...Dominoes, Marbles, Cards, or Coins?
Jeannie says Marbles, Matt accepts it, and they're right for $25,000!
Larry - for $50,000: Which of the following famous people are
siblings?
Is it...Samuel L & Jesse Jackson, Diane & Michael Keaton,
Julia & Eric Roberts, or Stephen & Larry King?
Larry says Julia and Eric Roberts, Matt accepts it, and they're right for $50,000!
Eric - for $75,000: What invention called Airwick was tested at the
lion house of the Bronx Zoo?
Is it...Plexiglass, Air freshener, Kitty litter, Skylight, or Nasal spray?
Eric says Plexiglass, Matt isn't sure, but he rejects it, and replaces it
with air freshener, and they've won $75,000!
Lorna - for $100,000: What is a Roy Lichtenstein?
Is it...An antique phone, A Swiss cuckoo clock, An Amish quilt, A pop art
painting, or A crystal chandelier?
Lorna says Cuckoo clock, Matt rejects it and says A pop art painting, and they've won $100,000!
The $200,000 category is: Fast Food
They're ready to move on!
And the Terminator is about to make its choice...and it's chosen Eric!
He's going to take the $10,000 and challenge Lorna!
Terminator Question:
What three words begin the Preamble to the US Constitution?
Lorna rings in: "We the People" And she's right!
She stays in the game!
Lorna: Playing for $80,000
Matt: Playing for $40,000
Larry: Playing for $40,000
Jeannie: Playing for $40,000
Eric: OUT with $10,000
For $200,000:
Whcih four McDonald's menu items have been around the longest?
They use the freebie, eliminating Chicken McNuggets.
| Matt's choice |
Quarter
Pounder |
Hot Apple
Pie |
Jeannie's choice |
| Larry's choice |
Filet-O-Fish |
Egg McMuffin |
Lorna's choice |
| FREEBIE |
Chicken
McNuggets |
Happy Meals |
|
Is Hot Apple Pie correct? Yes! (1968)
Is Filet-O-Fish correct? Yes! (1963)
Is Quarter Pounder correct? Yes! (1972)
Chuck's got $20,000...and he would love to give it to Matt and his
team if they're not sure.
He doesn't want the cash though, so they're going on!
Is Egg McMuffin correct? Yes! (no year given) And they've
won $200,000!
The $500,000 category is: Magazines
And they say it's time to stop!
TOTAL WINNINGS FOR GAME 53:
Lorna: $80,000
Matt: $40,000
Larry: $40,000
Jeannie: $40,000
Eric: $10,000
Game 54 : $2,000,000
Jackpot
Contestants:
Peter Bracken - Denver, CO - Physician Assistant
Rick Brackman - Philadelphia, PA - Sports Marketing
Fernando Garbotto - Buenos Aires, AT - Lounge Manager
Quinn Sullivan - Jacksonville, NC - Restaurant Consultant
Solomon Greson - Las Vegas, NV - Attorney
Chantel Saucido - Palm Springs, CA - Event Coordinator
Qualifying Question: How many restaurant meals does the average
American eat per year? Answer: 139.
| Peter |
158 |
3rd |
| Rick |
58 |
5th |
| Fernando |
|
|
| Quinn |
150 |
1st **CAPTAIN** |
| Solomon |
85 |
4th |
| Chantel |
123 |
2nd |
Rick - for $25,000: A "lemon law" protects the consumer
against defective what?
Is it...Televisions, Plumbing, Automobiles, or Lemonade?
Rick says Automobiles, Quinn accepts it, and they're right for $25,000!
Solomon - for $50,000: Which sneaker company manufactures trhe
"All Star"?
Is it...Converse, Nike, Puma, or K-Swiss?
Solomon says Converse, Quinn accepts it, and they're right for $50,000!
Peter - for $75,000: What is the primary ingredient in sake?
Is it...Soy, Rice, Corn, Anchovies, or Potatoes?
Peter says Rice, Quinn accepts it, and they're right for $75,000!
Chantel - for $100,000: What are the first names of Nintendo's Mario
Brothers?
Is it...Sonny and Fredo, Pasta and Fazool, Mario and Luigi, Enrico and Rico,
or David and Goliath?
Chantel says Mario and Luigi, Quinn accepts it, and they've won $100,000!
The $200,000 category is: Song Lyrics
They want to go!
And the Terminator is about to make its choice...and it's chosen Quinn!
She's going to take the $10,000 and challenge Peter!
Terminator Question:
What's the predominant color of the basic American Express card?
Peter rings in: "Green." And he's right. He
becomes captain!
Peter: Playing for $80,000
Chantel: Playing for $40,000
Solomon: Playing for $40,000
Rick: Playing for $40,000
Quinn: OUT with $10,000
For $200,000:
According to the Village People song, which four of these things can
you do at the YMCA?
They save the freebie.
| Peter's choice (as sung by himself) |
Have a good
meal |
Get yourself
clean |
Chantel's choice |
| Rick's choice |
Do whatever
you feel |
Hear a good tune |
|
| Solomon's choice |
Hang out
with all the boys |
Pump yourself up |
|
Is Get yourself clean correct? Yes!
Is Have a good meal correct? Yes!
Is Do whatever you feel correct? Yes!
Chuck's got $20,000...and he would love to give it to Peter and his
team if they're not sure.
He doesn't want the cash though, so they're going on!
Is Hang out with all the boys correct? Yes! And they've got
$200,000!
The $500,000 category is: Celebrity Timeline
The team wants to go; but the captain is ready to stop!
TOTAL WINNINGS FOR GAME 54:
Peter: $80,000
Chantel: $40,000
Solomon: $40,000
Rick: $40,000
Quinn: $10,000
Game 55 : $2,000,000
Jackpot
Contestants:
Joel Wolf - Northridge, CA - Law Student
Brent Borchart - Malibu, CA - Writer
Kathleen Shea - Warren, PA - Public Relations
Cindy Porter - Las Vegas, NY - Regiatered Nurse
Daniel Sukara - Burbank, CA - Internet Company Consultant
Brian Johnson - Broadview, IL - Provisioning Representative
Qualifying Question: How many pounds does the average Japanese sumo
wrestler weigh? Answer: 230.
| Joel |
400 |
4th |
| Brent |
320 |
2nd |
| Kathleen |
200 |
1st **CAPTAIN** |
| Cindy |
335 |
3rd |
| Daniel |
|
|
| Brian |
401 |
5th |
Brian - for $25,000: Name the deep-fried cornmeal dumplings
often served as a Southern side dish?
Is it...Gooey guppies, Little kitties, Hush puppies, or the
"ever-popular" Fuzzy wuzzies?
Brian says Hush puppies, Kathleen accepts it, and they're right for $25,000!
Joel - for $50,000: Where would you hear "Pomp and
Circumstance"?
Is it...Horse race, Graduation, Funeral, Ship's christening?
Joel says Graduation, Kathleen accepts it, and they're right for $50,000!
Cindy - for $75,000: Which music group's name is a palindrome?
Is it...AC/DC, ABBA, Blink 182, Eiffel 65, or TLC?
Cindy says ABBA, Kathleen accepts it, and they've won $75,000!
Brent - for $100,000: Which murder weapon is NOT found in the
standard game of Clue?
Is it...Rope, Candlestick, Revolver, Letter opener, or Lead Pipe?
Brent says Letter opener, Kathleen accepts it, and they've now won $100,000!
The $200,000 category is: Jobs
And they're going on!
And the Terminator is about to make its choice...and it's chosen Brent!
He's going to take the $10,000 and challenge Kathleen, the captain!
Terminator Question:
What Southern city is known as "The Big Easy"? Brent rings
in and says
"New Orleans." So Brent becomes the captain, with 2/5 of
the pie!
Brent: Playing for $80,000; $10,000 in pocket
Cindy: Playing for $40,000
Joel: Playing for $40,000
Brian: Playing for $40,000
Kathleen: OUT
For $200,000:
Which four of these occupations have the highest base salaries,
according to the WSJ?
They save the freebie.
| |
Teacher |
Pharmacist |
Brian's choice |
| Joel's choice |
Electrical
Engineer |
Mortician |
Cindy's choice |
| Brent's choice |
Plumber |
Auto Mechanic |
|
Is Electrical Engineer correct? Yes!
Is Plumber correct? Yes!
Is Pharmacist correct? Yes!
Chuck's got $20,000...and he would love to give it to Brent and his
team if they're not sure. He doesn't want the cash though, so they're going on!
Is Mortician correct? Yes! And they've got $200,000!
AND WE'RE OUT OF TIME!! Tune in for the next edition of Greed
next Friday, March 31st at 9/8C, when this team will roll on for their
shot at $500,000!
LAST UPDATED: MARCH 25, 2000
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