$ale of the Century [NBC]: Episode 34

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[palmer7]

(lights in motion)


Stacey: Behind the number two.


Greg: Two big Money Cards to shoot for. Good luck, and fire when ready.

[Deleted]

Alright, $25 Money Card, I want it... NOW! (I)

[palmer7]

(he stops)




Oh, and he stops at #7, which gives him....





$500 in cash! You can tell what's happening to the budget, folks. Hunter, you're going home with something, and that's fine by you, I imagine.


We finish up the game with the Speed Round. May I have 10 questions on the clock, please?


(ding)


Hunter: $30
Kevin: $40
John: $45

[10]




And the scores are Hunter at $30, Kevin at $40, John at $45. Good luck to everyone as we begin the Speed Round.... now!


1. The ancient city of Troy was located in what is now what country?
2. What is stored at a depository in Fort Knox?
3. In which state would you find Fort Knox?
4. Professional tennis player, Rafael Nadal, is of what nationality?
5. What organisation was founded in 1961 by British lawyer Peter Benenson?
6. Mikael Blomkvist and Lisbeth Salander are the primary characters of what novel series?
7. Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence?
8. In what country would you look for the Loch Ness Monster?
9. Which Western nation underwent the Quiet Revolution in the 1960s?
10. Which member of Fleetwood Mac sang backup on John Stewart's "Gold"?


(buzzcodes and answers, please)

[palmer7]

1. The ancient city of Troy was located in what is now what country?
(buzzcode: 10)
*Kevin buzzes in (13)*
Kevin?
Kevin: Greece
(wrong)
Turkey.


Hunter: $30
Kevin: $30
John: $45

[9]




2. What is stored at a depository in Fort Knox?
(buzzcode: 15)
*John buzzes in (33)*
John?
John: Gold
Right.
(ding)



Hunter: $30
Kevin: $30
John: $55

[8]



3. In which state would you find Fort Knox?
(buzzcode: 22)
*John buzzes in (12)*
John?
John: Kentucky
Right again.
(ding)



Hunter: $30
Kevin: $30
John: $65

[7]


4. Professional tennis player, Rafael Nadal, is of what nationality?
(buzzcode: 9)
*Hunter buzzes in (34)*
Hunter?
Hunter: German?
(wrong)
Spanish.



Hunter: $20
Kevin: $30
John: $65

[6]


5. What organisation was founded in 1961 by British lawyer Peter Benenson?
(buzzcode: 68 )
*John buzzes in (48 )*
John?
John: Amnesty International
Correct.
(ding)


Hunter: $20
Kevin: $30
John: $75

[5]




6. Mikael Blomkvist and Lisbeth Salander are the primary characters of what novel series?
(buzzcode: 68 )
*Hunter buzzes in (50)*
Hunter?
Hunter: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
(wrong)
Can't accept that. It was the Millennium series.


Hunter: $10
Kevin: $30
John: $75

[4]


7. Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence?
(buzzcode: 82)
*John buzzes in (65)*
John?
John: John Hancock
Right.
(ding)



Hunter: $10
Kevin: $30
John: $85

[3]


8. In what country would you look for the Loch Ness Monster?
(buzzcode: 25)
*John buzzes in (9)*
John?
John: Scotland
Right again.
(ding)



Hunter: $10
Kevin: $30
John: $95

[2]


9. Which Western nation underwent the Quiet Revolution in the 1960s?
(buzzcode: 20)
*John buzzes in (54)*
John?
John: Quebec
(wrong)
Canada. Nation, not province.


Hunter: $10
Kevin: $30
John: $85

[1]


10. Which member of Fleetwood Mac sang backup on John Stewart's "Gold"?
(buzzcode: 89)
*Hunter buzzes in (60)*
Hunter?
Hunter: Stevie Nicks
That is correct...
(ding)


Hunter: $20
Kevin: $30
John: $85

[0]



(time's up)



But makes absolutely no difference as John is still the champion!

[WIN CUE]


[BGM MUSIC]




John, you could not be caught tonight. Well done. We'll come back to you in a moment.



Hunter, you've picked up something today. A $300 espresso machine and $20 in cash. You leave us with $320 in cash and prizes and our thanks for being here. You'll also get some parting gifts.


Well, Kevin, you really couldn't get on a roll there, but you do have the $30 in front of you and some parting gifts. Thanks a lot for playing.


Do either of you want to say anything before you go?

[Deleted]

I had a good time, and maybe I can put that espresso machine to good use.

[palmer7]

I certainly hope so. John, why don't you and I do some shopping, or discussion of it thereof?



(audience cheers as John joins me by the doors)
(Let's Go Shopping cue plays)
(the doors open and we walk into the showroom)



Well done again, sir. You could not be caught. This is turning into quite a day for you. Your thoughts, sir?

[Deleted]

Well, sir. Wow, I feel a little like royalty now. (laughs)

[palmer7]

(laughs as well) Yes. Well, you earned $85 in that game, we add it to the $261 to give you $346 in your bank. That's enough for you to take home a boat. Now I know you don't want to hear about a boat, especially when we all know you're going for the Lot. You've been saying that on a few programs, but we're going to hear about the boat anyway. Charlie?


(Shannon and Katy climb aboard the boat, dressed in swimsuits)





Charlie: (VO) Take to the open seas in this fishing boat! The 2016 TRACKER® Targa™ V-20 WT is packed with fishing features that will make trolling, jigging, or casting a breeze, and the storage space is unparalleled. And you can choose the Sport Package option to make it a family fun and watersports champion. The ready-to-fish package includes a tandem-axle trailer with swing-away tongue, and GALVASHIELD® corrosion protection. Furnished by Tracker Boats. And this boat is normally priced at....


$32,995


Yours on $ale of the Century for only...


$335



(audience cheers)



Greg: But John, you don't want to hear about a boat. You could take it if you wanted. Or..... if you come back tomorrow night and win with $99 or more, you could take home this lovely necklace that Heather is wearing.


(the lights dim as Heather walks out wearing this....)




Charlie: (VO) John, Cartier and Paris are intertwined by an invisible thread of creativity, a certain French charm, an inimitable spirit that is embodied by the Parisian woman. And nothing says that more than this long necklace made of 18K white gold, set with 8 lapis lazuli, 8 onyx and 152 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 2.17 carats. It comes from the Paris Nouvelle Vague collection, yours with a gift certificate to Cartier. And it's normally priced at....


$64,500


Yours on $ale of the Century for only...


$445



(audience cheers as the lights come back on)



Greg: Oooooh! That is something, John. Unfortunately, we change our merchandise every five shows, so you'd have to get at least $184 to possibly drive away in those Porsches. Now, you do know what you can get for $750, right?

[Deleted]

I've got a good idea, and I'd probably be a partial stockholder for NBC-Universal.

[palmer7]

Well, Comcast stock options could be arranged....


(cash jackpot fanfare as the sign lowers)


Charlie: (VO) Tonight's $ale of the Century Cash Jackpot goes up to....






(audience cheers)


Greg: So, you'd get all the prizes plus $915,000 in cash and/or stock options. However, that's still a ways off. The decision before you now is whether to take the boat and leave, or come back tomorrow night and play for the necklace. We're going to give you some time to think it over while we pay for all this.


(drumroll)
(shot of John, the boat, and the necklace, in that order)
(fade to commercial)

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(fade in)


John Lopez, you have $346 in your bank. Will you leave us now with an almost-$33,000 boat or will you come back tomorrow night, knowing you need at least $99 for that necklace? What is your decision?

[Deleted]

Long-term goal prevail this time around, Greg. I'm still focused on the Lot, and coming back next episode

[palmer7]

Good man! (the horn fanfare plays as we shake on it)


We'll add $5,000 to the Jackpot, it's now at $920,000. Stay tuned now for a new Heroes Reborn, next over most of these NBC stations. John'll meet two new challengers tomorrow night. Until then, keep smiling, and bye for now! (I give the Dick Clark Salute)



[CLOSING THEME, CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]
[CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]
















Charlie: (VO) Tonight's departing contestants and some members of the studio audience will receive....


A gift certificate from Candie's. Take Candie's on a weekend in the country. Casual Candie's action joggers and sneakers, famous high-heel slides, and sandals. Candie's go anywhere there's fun.


A 22-piece Master Mechanic multi-drive socket set complete with fitted box. Exclusively from True Value Hardware stores.


Soundesign's vertical-integrated audio unit. Combines the look of beautiful furniture with an exciting, complete home stereo system. Furnished by Soundesign.


American Tourister's Spectrum casual soft-sided luggage, designed to go the distance. It's not just how good it looks, it's how long it looks good. Spectrum, furnished by American Tourister.


A collection of Chaz cologne and aftershave. The fragrance that's almost as interesting as the men who wear it. Clean, crisp, and manly. Chaz, furnished by Revlon.


Plus, all of our contestants and some members of our studio audience will receive a copy of our home game from Hasbro, a diamond stick pen from Germani Jewelers, and $25 in Facebook credits.
































AMC THEATERS




HAMMACHER SCHLEMMER




ZALES JEWELERS/MOVADO




FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES





TRACKER BOATS



SOCIETE CARTIER





















ICONIX BRAND GROUP



TRUE VALUE HARDWARE STORES



SOUNDESIGN



AMERICAN TOURISTER



REVLON, INC.



HASBRO



GERMANI JEWELLERS



























In the event of the unavailability or price increase of any prize, producer reserves the right to substitute cash or prizes equivalent to the announced price of such prize.















PARTS OF SALE OF THE CENTURY NOT AFFECTING THE OUTCOME OF THE CONTEST HAVE BEEN EDITED





SOURCE INFORMATION FOR SOME QUESTIONS FURNISHED BY:

















Greg Palmer's Wardrobe Furnished by:
RICK PALLACK




















Stacey Wren's Wardrobe Furnished by:
SAKS 5th AVENUE













Some Models' Wardrobe Furnished by:
KEITH MATHESON
BLAZER
ZIMMERMANN
PERRY ELLIS INTERNATIONAL









Shoes by:
AQUILA
FRANCO BURRONE












$ALE OF THE CENTURY
GREG PALMER













Charlie: (VO) All prices are Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Value and are correct at the time of recording. $ale of the Century stars Greg Palmer. This program has been edited. This is Charlie Tuna speaking.






Executive Producers
JENNIFER MULLIN
ANDREW BROOKE
KAREN GREENE





Produced by
NICHOLAS J. BRANDT
KAREN BENTLEY





Co-Producer
STEVE MARSHALL





Associate Producers
ISAAC MAYO
JANET HOWE




Creative Consultants
GLENN RIDGE
TONY BARBER
JIM PERRY



Directed by
CRAIG COSTER











Announcer
CHARLIE TUNA















Taped at
SUNSET BRONSON STUDIOS
Hollywood, CA






International Distribution by:
NEW WORLD INTERNATIONAL










Executive in Charge of Production
MICHAEL WHYTE