Where in Time is Carmen Sandiego? (SYN) Pilot

[Deleted]

Calling all intrepid time pilots.

Greg and myself are going forth with a new remake of Where in Time is Carmen Sandiego?

Featuring an all-star VILE lineup from Time, World, and 2 new villains from the long running PC games!

Of course, we will be playing for cash, but also, champions will be playing for great prize packages, and (if possible) at the Hall of Fame episode, one lucky person could be going to CES 2016!

So, I will need 3 time pilots to sign up. Please PM info for me for your individual introductions as well.

[mringgenberg]

Count me in!

[jmdarrall]

Intriguing. I'll try it out. You should have my interviiew details from another game, but if you need them again, let me know.

[Deleted]

Just need one more person.

[Deleted]

I'll do it

[Deleted]

I can serve as chief if Edgar Mr. Darall is away. PM me your script, and we'll see.

[palmer7]

Actually, I'm the Chief.

[Deleted]

No Zack, Greg is the chief, and Jon signed up as a contestant. Anyways, I have three contestants already.

[Deleted]

So Mark and Jon do WITW, and you and Greg do WIT? Cool.

[palmer7]

Chronoskimmer V2 [Grey Griffin]: (VO) The preceding video disc you are about to watch is courtesy of ACME TimeNet. Only authorized viewers may watch. Begin video feed of Case 101.

(We see a disc being loaded onto a disc tray as it is covered and proceeds to spin rapidly)

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(As the Nano-Probe turns on, we see Carmen [unknown actress] in her lair. She's reading a newspaper. The headline: "LAZY DETECTIVE PROMOTED TO SQUADRON CAPTAIN; Deputy Director Shinick reportedly laughs to tears") (There is a photo of the host, smiling slyly in front of the article)


Carmen: (reading the headline) "Lazy Detective Promoted to Squadron Leader".... oh my. It looks like ACME has really let themselves go since I left. Well, I guess I'll just have to give him a warm welcome by opening up a cold case.


(she turns to her Rogues Gallery console and presses a button) Carmen: You may make your entrance, Scar Greynolt!





(Entering in is a man dressed in a somewhat nice suit, eyepatch, and a general Bond villain look.)


Scar: Oh....Carmen, well, you scarlet sight for sore eyes, to what do I owe this visit?


Carmen: It seems we have a new Time Pilot squadron leader. Some slacker by the name of John Lopez. We're going to give him a first case he'll never forget. I'm sending you through the Time Port to the United States in the year 1838. There's something very special I want you to steal. Bring it back to me in this Loot Orb when you have it. (a Loot Orb appears in front of Scar)

(Scar grabs it, but the Loot Orb manages to slip from his hands as he attempts to grab it) Scar: So sorry...kids called me butterfingers when I was younger...maybe they were right.

(Scar eventually grabs hold of the orb, heading inside a nearby tube.)

(Carmen grabs her forehead) Carmen: Ay..... Now get going! (she punches in the coordinates, "1838, United States")

(Scar is sent flying into the past.....)

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(at the Chief's office, several alarms blare, including a sign reading "TIME PATROL CRIME ALERT" as a nearby printer starts to print out a preliminary report)


(theme starts up)


Chief [Greg Palmer]: Time Pilots! Scar Greynolt has just stolen something from the past. You have 28 minutes..... (I turn a knob activating the time) to get it back or else history will change forever! Boot up the chrono computer! (Jen activates the Chrono Computer, we see it loading up)




Launch the time probes! (Jamal inserts two rod-like objects into the Time Probe Launcher, closes the door, and hits a button, launching the probes)





Power up the engines! (Tom turns a large wheel, which propels a larger wheel, with Jen riding inside it)




Now get going!

(opening sequence)

Engine Crew: (singing)


We're on the case and we're chasing her through history!

Chrono Skimmer, engine's hot.
Vile villains, evil plot.
Our brave squadron leader will help us defeat her,
And bring back the loot to its rightful place in time.
Tell me, where in time is Carmen Sandiego?





Stop her crime, and solve this mystery.
Tell me, where in time is Carmen Sandiego?
We're on the case and we're chasing her through history!










(Host introductions, we are brought back down to the Engine Room, where Jen and Jamal cheer on John as Tom turns the crank for the engine, it seems that John is in the main engine trying to win a bet and break a record)

Chief: (VO) And here's your time pilot squadron leader.... John Lopez! (after a few seconds) John? JOHN!

[Deleted]

(I stumble out of the main engine, hitting the floor hard, as I get up heading to the ladder speaking to myself) I'd better get workman's comp for this. (climbs up the ladder to the upper deck, eventually reaching the contestant area.)

Well, I'm out 20 bucks, but anyways, we don't have a whole lot of time. We're on a very important mission, so before we continue on, let's meet our intrepid time pilots. First, let's start off by introducing our contestants. First, he's a supermarket clerk from Council Bluffs, IA. Matt Ringgenberg (Matt comes out, as I high five him while he runs to his position in the contestant area). And next, we have a test prep instructor from Greenville, SC. (Jon comes out as I high five him as well). And finally, an unemployed game show fan from Alabama, James Greek! (James comes out as I high five him) Alright, we've got a mission on hand, but first things first, a little incentive. I could normally equip you with some Power Points, but since I like to annoy Chief Greg, I'm putting you all on payroll! (scores flash)

MATT: $1000
JON: $1000
JAMES: $1000

A thousand bucks to start you off. But you'll be paid by "Fact Fuel", whatever the heck that is. Anyways, hold tight....(high pitched chirping) Hold on, I'm getting a message.....(I go to the main console, hitting a button, as Tom is on screen) Oh come on, are you that desperate for the $20?

Tom: No, but thanks for reminding about that...anyways, the time probes locked on the coordinates to the crime scene.

Well, what are you doing standing around, get the ChronoSkimmer there!

Tom (under breath; mockingly): Get the Chronoskimmer there, get the ChronoSkimmer there....

(Just then, the group starts up the engines, as suddenly the ship begins to jump ahead into the space-time continuum; switch to Chief's office as I appear on-screen on one of the monitors, looking rather nauseous)

Greg....(heaving)...location.....(holding in vomit)....now! (Goes to conveniently placed trash can as I vomit.)

[palmer7]

Chief: Oi..... first off, "Fact Fuel" is what powers the Chronoskimmer. All our Fact Fuel is verified by Encyclopedia Britannica. And all this money you're paying our trainees will be coming out of your paycheck!


(I clear my throat and calm down) Squadron, you've time traveled to 1838! Location, the United States! Until that time, people had tried many ways of communicating over long distances. These various methods included drums, smoke signals, and flags. But then...




Samuel Morse developed a far more effective and efficient method using electrical impulses to transmit signals along a wire. His assistant, Alfred Vail, developed the Morse code signalling alphabet with Morse. Their invention, submitted with Morse's patent application, is part of the collections of the National Museum of American History at the Smithsonian Institution. In short, Morse developed the first telecommunication system, with lines linking all the major metropolitan centers on the East Coast.


Or at least that's what history told us until Scar Greynolt dipped back in time, and dashed off with the dot-dash device! 

[Deleted]

(wiping mouth off) Well, motion sickness aside, what object did Greynolt steal, was it the:

TELEPHONE
TELEGRAPH
TELEPRINTER
Remember the clues: Developed by Samuel Morse, first telecommunications device, and part of the Natural History collection at the Smithsonian. Lock in your guesses, please (Send PM of answer you choose to me)

[Deleted]

(Everyone locks in answers as I take a quick swig of water and Alka-Seltzer)

Alright, Matt, let's start with you, what did you say?

Matt: I said the TELEGRAPH.

Alright, Jon, how about you?

Jon: I also said the TELEGRAPH.

Finally, James, did you say TELEGRAPH?

James: I did as well.

And all of you are getting paid, it is TELEGRAPH! (Answer reveals itself via graphic). In 1843, Congress passed a bill appropriating money for the construction of a telegraph circuit between Washington and Baltimore. Unfortunately, Congress might not get that chance if we're not quick enough, but seeing as how I've put you on payroll, I'm going to put some more incentive into capturing Carmen with these wonderful gifts and a nice vacation to San Francisco where you'll get to go to Google HQ! (cheers) Alright, let's continue on our mission (suddenly a small beep can be heard) Oh, hold on right quick, I have a show about to play soon on the screen, give me a minute (I got to press a few buttons as the screen starts to get static, eventually straightening out to what seems like an old 50's show)

(show logo, a picture of a rather dull looking man with an atomic symbol appearing behind his head with the caption "Dr. Molecule Knows" behind him)

50's Announcer (Sean Altman): And now, another fantastic look in the world of science and innovation, Dr. Molecule Knows, with your host, Dr. Molecule

(Fade in to image of gray-haired man with large wide glasses, and a very uncomfortable looking Jen standing next to him)

Dr. Molecule (John Lopez): (monotone) Hello, intrepid scientists, and welcome to Dr. Molecule Knows, and today, my assistant Jen and I will demonstrate the event involving the original phone. Say hello Jen.

Jen: I really don't want to be here.

Dr. Molecule: (ignoring) Fantastic, now before the demonstration of this invention, a brief discussion on the year the phone was introduced. In this year, Anheiser-Busch marketed it's pale lager Budweiser as a nationally sold beer. It was also the year the Transcontinental Express arrived at San Francisco via the First Transcontinental Railroad after having left New York City. Finally, it was the same year Colorado was admitted as the 38th state of the U.S. And now, without further ado, let's begin this demonstration. Jen, if you would, please spill the vial of battery acid on me.

Jen: Dr. Molecule, that sounds very dangerou...

Dr. Molecule: Who is the scientist here?

Jen (sighing angrily): You are...

Dr. Molecule: Now, let's proceed (and Jen grabs the small vial, pouring it onto Dr. Molecule's pants, his expression unchanging as we clearly see a good amount of smoke coming from below)

(Dr. Molecule grabs his primitive looking phone, as does a very uncomfortable Jen)

Dr. Molecule (monotone): "Mr. Watson, come here, I need you to help me..." (unflinching)  Owww.....oh, what Dr. Molecule won't suffer through in the name of science.

(The smoke starts to billow out bigger than before as Jen goes to grab a nearby extinguisher)

Narrator: This has been another astonishing episode of, Dr. Molecule Knows.

(feed off) Alright, looks like if you're dull enough, not even battery acid can bother you....So, what year did Scar jump off to, is it

1866
1876
1885

Remember the clues we heard: Budweiser sold nationally, Transcontinental Express arrives at San Francisco, and Colorado becomes the 38th state. Lock in your answers.

[Deleted]

(Everyone locks in answers)

Alright, let's see what you all got. Matt, what did you say

Matt: 1876.

Alright, Jon?

Jon: 1876

OK, and finally James?

James: I also said 1876.

And all of you are getting paid, the answer is 1876! 3 way tie so far as all of you have $1,200 in your pay. Time pilots, Bell first debuted his telephone at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, PA. But it might not happen if we can't get the telegraph back, so let's go ahead and get there. (goes to console, hitting button) Engine Crew! 1876, now!

Jen: (at main engine) You know, you can always say please.

(sighing) Oh fine, please get us to 1876 with sugar on top, with a cherry on top and drizzle it with caramel and gumdrops.

Jen: Why are you so condescending? (sighs, as the Engine Crew gets to working, as the Chronoskimmer jumps ahead, but it seems that someone else is on the ship's surface, around the bottom, near the main wires for the ship's gyroscope, Scar is trying to figure out how to undo the wires)

Scar: Alright old boy, let's see if I can get this little latch und...(struggles to open it) und......(eventually he gets it open, falling backwards, but not before tripping over the main electrical wires as the ship's balance begins to destabilize as Scar falls off) BUGGER!

(Inside the ship, it appears the main contestant area is upside down, as I hang on to the main console) AHHHH! Engine crew, status report!

(Inside the engine room, the crew are all hanging upside down)

Jamal: The gyroscope is losing power fast, the ship is off-balance.

John: Any suggestions?

Tom: A data boost might resolve it...I'm activating an emergency backup drive to re-balance the ship (Tom grabs a hold of a lever and moves it as the ship starts to realign itself back to a normal state).

(DATA BOOST logo appears as the main contestant area)

John: Well, good news, we're no longer hanging like bats and we're in 1876...bad news, the ship's in bad shape, and we need to use a Data Boost for repairs. Alright, hands on buzzers, and tell me whether these inventions were made

BEFORE
OR
AFTER

the invention of the telephone. Right answer gets you 50, wrong answer takes 50 bucks away and puts it in tonight's poker ante. Here are the inventions:
1. TYPEWRITER
2. BALLPOINT PEN
3. CHAINSAW
4. MECHANICAL FAX MACHINE
5. FIRE EXTINGUISHER
(Send PM of answers and buzzcodes)

[Deleted]

Alright, let's start. First, the typewriter, before or after?

(BC: 35; Jon buzzes in (35; dingdingding))

Jon?

Jon: Before.

Correct! (Jon: $1,250) The first commercial typewriter was created in 1868, even though it was disowned by it's own creator. Next, the ballpoint pen.

(BC: 72; James buzzes in (76))

Yes, James?

James: After.

Right for 50 bucks (James: $1,250) The modern ballpoint pen was first created in 1938 by László Bíró, a newspaper editor who tired of the smudging and lack of inkwells. Alright, next, the chainsaw.

(BC: 52; Jon buzzes in (55))

Alright, Jon, your answer?

Jon: After.

Right again (Jon: $1,300) The "endless" chainsaw was created in 1905 by Samuel J. Bens. Jon, you are now in the lead again. Next up, the mechanical fax machine.

(BC: 10; James buzzes in (46)

James?

James: Before.

That is correct (James: $1,300) Believe it or not, the fax machine was created before the phone was ever invented, it was initially called the pantelegraph. Alright, and finally, the fire extinguisher.

(BC: 25; Matt buzzes in (18))

Yes, Matt?

Matt: Before.

Correct! (Matt: $1,250) Alright, let's see the scores thus far, well, both tied for first are Jon and James with $1,300 each, but right behind them is Matt with $1,250. But right now, we need to get some repairs done to the Chronoskimmer, and when we come back, we'll continue our pursuit of getting the telegraph back to it's proper time, so stick around. Who knows, I might get a promotion in between commercials! (show logo; fade out; commercial break)

[palmer7]

(fade in, cheers and applause)



Engine Crew: (singing) We're on the case...


Chief: And you just wasted two minutes, John!

[Deleted]

(back on Chronoskimmer, I shut off the feed)

Well, enough out of the boss, welcome back. If you're joining us, then aren't you the lucky ones? Currently, both Jon and James are tied in the lead with 1,300 bucks in their pay, while Matt trails just by 50 dollars (suddenly an alarm blares; screen flashes Nano-Probe Interception) Well well, that sound means the Nano-Probes have intercepted Scar Greynolt's report to Carmen Sandiego. That means we get to listen in to some crucial info that could help us. Chronoskimmer, switch to NP feed mode. (I proceed to hit several buttons)

AI: Switching feed now. (Suddenly, the feed changes to the VILE logo as we then see Scar Greynolt)

Scar Greynolt: Reporting Carmen....from, I don't know when, all I know is that John Logie Baird has just made a wonderful new invention with use of the Nipkow spinning disc system called the television. Also, Fritz Lang debuted one of his greatest films Metropolis in Berlin in January of that year. Finally, Charles Lindbergh has flown his plane, the Spirit of St. Louis, successfully over the Atlantic from NY to France, becoming the first to fly solo successfully over the Atlantic....now, where is that blasted watch I had to tell me my destination? (Scar stumbles into a teleportation out of bad luck)

(switching feed out) How he became a VILE agent is beyond me. Alright, what year is Scar Greynolt in? Is it...

1927
1929
1934

Remember the clues we just heard: John Logie Baird invents the television, Metropolis debuts in Berlin, and Lindbergh first to fly solo successfully over the Atlantic. (PM answers)

[Deleted]

Alright, let's see what you all said.

Matt: 1927.

Alright, Matt. Jon what did you say?

Jon: I also said 1927.

OK, and James, what did you say?

James: I said 1927 as well.

Alright, and the correct answer is, of course, 1927!

MATT: $1,350
JON: $1,400
JAMES: $1,400

The Baird television also was well known for it's first major broadcast of the BBC and it's first broadcast program, an adaptation of "The Man with the Flower in his Mouth". But, if we don't hurry, TV may become a mere afterthought. So, let's get 1927. (on main console) Engine Crew, get us going!

(And suddenly the ship is warped to the year 1927)

[palmer7]

John: Alright time pilots, we've arrived to 1927 and now....(Cluefinder alarm)....great, hitchhikers....(John presses a button to activate the telepod, bringing in a salesman holding a numerous amount of old satellite descrambler boxes) What the?

Salesman [Greg Palmer]: Hello, sir. I'm your friendly satellite TV man. Are you interested in quality movies 24/7 from the comfort of your home?

John: Uh, I have cable, thanks. (I help with a few of the descrambler boxes) And just out of curiosity, the heck are you doing with all of these old relics?

Salesman: Relics? (I look around) You mean you don't know what these are? With these "relics", you can get all kinds of channels outside the basic four.
 Channels like CBN and Showtime, and that new channel for kids, Nickelodeon.

John: Uh, Nickelodeon's not that new...

Salesman: Eh, well, you're right, it's been around for about 7 years now.


John: (to himself) Not even close...


Salesman: So it's not that new. Oh, did you hear what happened in Florida?

John: Wait, what?


Salesman: Some guy in Ocala, Florida was overseeing the uplink of the movie Pee-wee's Big Adventure as part of the evening's programming for People's Choice. At the end of his shift, he swung the dish back into its storage position, which aimed it at the location of Galaxy 1, the satellite that carried HBO. As a protest against the introduction of high fees and scrambling equipment, he transmitted a signal onto the satellite that lasted for 4½ minutes.


John: Actually I remember part of that message...12.95 a month....

Salesman: Yeaaah, that's expensive. Some people thought the guy was a domestic terrorist. HBO had to sic the FCC on this guy. They created the ATIS to track people like him down. So, you've already got cable, huh? Gee.... now what am I supposed to do with all of these? (he turns to the pilots and start passing the boxes out) (to the pilots) Here, you use these for 30 days and tell me if you want to keep them. (he goes back to John and gives him a business card) Well, I better be going. Nice talking to you all. (he shakes everyone's hand and makes his exit)

[Deleted]

John (reading): Satellite Delite....well, cheap rhyme for cheap equipment. Anywho, where did Scar jump ahead to? Was it

1982
1986
1989

Remembering the clues: Extensive channel lineup from basic four channels, Nickelodeon on 7th year, and HBO hacked for 4 1/2 minutes.

[Deleted]

Alright, let's see how you all did. Matt, what did you select

Matt: 1986.

OK, next is Jon, what did you select?

Jon: 1986.

Great, and James?

James: 1986.

And the correct answer is 1986!

MATT: $1,450
JON: $1,500
JAMES: $1,500

Alright, 100 dollars for everyone. Now, C-band satellites unfortunately didn't carry over into the 1990's, but made a resurgence in a different form as the mini-dish thanks in part to DirecTV, but it may never happen if we can't get the telegraph back. Alright, bridge to engine crew, 1986 and try not to go too fast (Jen turns the wheel, as the engine spins, sending the Chronoskimmer to 1986; on bridge)

Alright, we're here in 1986, but Scar Greynolt is doing some sightseeing on VILE's dime, so that means, we're in a Global Pursuit. Alright, ACME Crimenet is linked up with us and we are going to follow their clues to try and catch up with Scar. Each correct answer gets you 50 dollars, wrong, and 50 goes away like that (snaps). Matt, you could get back up there this round. Alright, here are the clues:

1. Scar went to a Soviet nation where a large nuclear meltdown recently occured. Is it: Ukraine, Poland, or Bulgaria?

2. Scar flew to this city which first aired the children's game show "Double Dare". Is it: New York City, Philadelphia, or Orlando?

3. Next, Scar hopped to this Canadian city where the Montreal Canadiens won their 23rd Stanley Cup. Was it: Edmonton, Toronto, or Calgary?

4. Scar then flew back to this country who hosted the Goodwill Games. Was it: Russia, Finland, or Ukraine?

5. Finally, Scar flew to this island where the People Power Revolution is well underway. Is it: Singapore, the Philippines, or Laos?

PM buzzcodes and answers

[Deleted]

Alright, let's get this started

1. Scar went to a Soviet nation where a large nuclear meltdown recently occured. Is it: Ukraine, Poland, or Bulgaria?

(BC: 70; James buzzes in (85))

Yes, James?

James: Ukraine.

Right, and you jump ahead to $1,550.

2. Scar flew to this city which first aired the children's game show "Double Dare". Is it: New York City, Philadelphia, or Orlando?

(BC: 68; Jon buzzes in (58)

Alright, what's your answer Jon?

Jon: Philadelphia!

That's right, and you tie with James with $1,550. Moving on...

3. Next, Scar hopped to this Canadian city where the Montreal Canadiens won their 23rd Stanley Cup. Was it: Edmonton, Toronto, or Calgary?

(BC: 27; Jon shakes his head as Matt buzzes in (59))

Matt?

Matt: Calgary

Right, and you move up to $1,500.

4. Scar then flew back to this country who hosted the Goodwill Games. Was it: Russia, Finland, or Ukraine?

(BC: 11; Matt buzzes in again (27) as James shakes his head)

Matt, once again.

Matt: Russia.

Correct! And now, we have a 3 way tie for first place, as everyone has 1,550 dollars!

5. Finally, Scar flew to this island where the People Power Revolution is well underway. Is it: Singapore, the Philippines, or Laos?

(BC: 80; James buzzes in (76))

James: Phillipines!

Right, and you break the tie by taking the lead with 1,600 dollars! But unfortunately, we didn't make it in time as Scar just narrowly escaped from us. Alright, after that last round, both Matt and Jon are tied for second with 1,550, but James has a bit of an edge over the two of them with 1,600. Alright, we're making for good time....(suddenly, a phone ringing can be heard from the console.)

[palmer7]

(John answers it) John: Start talking.


Agent: Uh, hello? Is this Kevin?


John: Nooooooooo, this is the new squadron leader supremo John. Kevin got promoted a few years ago.


Agent: A few years ago?! Ohhhhh..... well, this is Agent McCarthy. I'm stuck in time.


John: Tell me something. Have you seen Scar Greynolt?


Agent: Well, yeah. He just went by here. Hey, I'm trying this new broadband phone service. It's really great. I can call over the public Internet, rather than via the public switched telephone network. They employ session control and signaling protocols to control the signaling, set-up, and tear-down of calls, then they transport audio streams over IP networks using special media delivery protocols that encode voice, audio, video with audio codecs, and video codecs as Digital audio by streaming media. It's really awesome.


John: Yeah, yeah, broadband phone service is great. I use it all the time. Look, what year are you in?


Agent: OK, OK. I'm in the year where commercial VoIP service providers proliferate. Lemme get a hold of the paper...... (papers rustling) Ah, here's a headline. "Bomb Blast Outside Australian Embassy in Jakarta Kills 11". Oh, did you hear about some software engineer from Salt Lake City? He's doing really well on Jeopardy!.


John: Well, yeah, I knew that. He won 74 games and over two-and-a-half mil.


Agent: Really? Wow.... maybe I oughta try out. Wait a second...... John.... (he puts two and two together) John Lopez!?? You're the one who oversaw my mission! Why you little---- (John quickly hangs up)

[Deleted]

(to audience) He was getting a little mouthy. Alright, well, mouthy Agent aside, what year is Scar in?

Is it

1996
2004
2010

Remember the clues we heard: Commercial VoIP service begins, Australian Embassy in Jakarta is bombed, and Jeopardy! champion Ken Jennings wins 74 straight games, earning as much as 2.5 million dollars.


EDIT: Contestants please resend answer choices as one answer had to be amended. Clue will not be thrown out

[Deleted]

Alright, let's see how you all did. Matt, what did you say?

Matt: 2004

Alright, next is Jon, what did you select?

Jon: 2004.

Good. James, what about you?

James: 2004

And the correct answer is 2004!

MATT: $1,650
JON: $1,650
JAMES: $1,700

Matt and Jon are still tied and James is ahead by 50 dollars. Well, it's obvious that we've come a rather long way from using dots and dashes to video calling over computers. But it might never happen if we don't reach the loot. So, we're going to make a final leap forward in time by doing an Ultimate Data Boost. (cue UDB logo) Alright, I have the names of 10 mobile phones, and it's going to be your job to tell me if it was made before 2004 or after 2004


1. Motorola RAZR
2. Blackberry Curve
3. Xiaomi Redmi 2
4. Samsung Solstice II
5. LG Viper
6. Samsung UpStage
7. LG enV
8. BLU Studio
9. Coolpad Quattro
10. LG Nitro

100 if you're right, 100 gone if you are wrong. (PM answers and buzzcodes)

[Deleted]

Back, sorry for the delay.

Alright, here we go....Motorola Razr (72; Matt buzzes in (78)) Yes, Matt?

Matt: After?

Actually, it's before. Motorola released some RAZR phones a year before being mass marketed in the third quarter of 2004.

MATT: $1,550
JON: $1,650
JAMES: $1,700

Next, Blackberry Curve (48; Jon buzzes in (42)) Yes?

Jon: Before?

Wrong again, it's after! The Curve released in 2007 with the 8300 series.

MATT: $1,550
JON: $1,550
JAMES: $1,700

Alright, let's see if we can get some right answers. Xiaomi Redmi 2. (16; James buzzes in (18)) Yes, James?

After.

That's right! The Xiaomi Redmi 2 was actually released this year.

MATT: $1,550
JON: $1,550
JAMES: $1,800

Matt and Jon, let's hope you get up there. The Samsung Solstice II. (77; Jon buzzes in (50)) Jon?

Jon: After

That's right Jon, and you break the tie! The Solstice II was released in 2010.

MATT: $1,550
JON: $1,650
JAMES: $1,800

Matt, there's still time to get up there. Next up, the LG Viper (41; James buzzes in (28)) Yes, James?

James: After.

That's right! The LG Viper was released in 2012.

MATT: $1,550
JON: $1,650
JAMES: $1,900

Alright, next phone. The Samsung UpStage.(24; James buzzes in (20)) James again!

James: After.

Right again! It was release on January of 2007.

MATT: $1,550
JON: $1,650
JAMES: $2,000

Seems like a runaway with James. Next, the LG enV (43; James buzzes in (23))

James: After.

You are on fire, James, you're right! It was released in 2007.

MATT: $1,550
JON: $1,650
JAMES: $2,100

Next, the BLU Studio. (20; James buzzes in (22)) James, your answer?

James: After

Right again! The first phones in this series were released on 2013.

MATT: $1,550
JON: $1,650
JAMES: $2,200

Alright, next up, the Coolpad Quattro. (94; Jon buzzes in (90))

Jon: Before?

No, I'm sorry that's wrong. The Coolpad Quattro was actually released in 2012.

MATT: $1,550
JON: $1,550
JAMES: $2,100

Alright, finally, the LG Nitro (33; James buzzes in (30)) James, once again.

James: After.

Right, the Nitro was released in 2011, and you are one of two contestants moving on! (applause)

MATT: $1,550
JON: $1,550
JAMES: $2,200

Matt and Jon, the two of you are tied, and that means it's time for a tiebreaker....alright, I'm going to ask a question, if you know the answer, buzz in. If you're right, you'll move on, if not, your opponent gets a chance, If neither of you answer, we'll go to another question. Now, here is your question, this deals with the year we'll be jumping ahead to, so listen closely.

Charley, Frances, Ivan, and what fourth hurricane hit Florida in rather rapid succession for a hurricane season? Is it, Janice, Jeanne, or Juanita? (PM buzzcode and answer Matt and Jon)

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(BC: 29; Jon buzzes in (45))

Jon, for the right to advance, what is your answer?

Jon: Jeanne!

YOU'RE RIGHT! And you are going to advance along to the next round! (cheers and applause) Matt, you did great in the game, and you have won 1,550 in cash, but good ol' Greg is going to give you a severance package only ACME CrimeNet wishes they could give...Greg, go ahead.

[palmer7]

Time Pilot, don't let that slimy so-called villain slow you down. In addition to the cash, you're also getting an ACME TimeNet Mission Pack which includes a ChronoSkimmer watch, a TimeNet T-shirt and baseball cap, and more. Plus, you'll be prepared for next time because we're including these collector's edition Carmen games.






Pilot, you did your very best today. (I raise my magnifying glass to my eye) I salute you.

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Alright, we're sending Matt down back to TimeNet HQ in 2015 via time tube (Matt is inside a large glass tube as he is suddenly teleported away), and as for the both of you, we're going to be heading to 2004, and stop Greynolt! (hits button on console) Alright, 2004, and make it snappy!

(The engine crew mock John as they turn the engine wheels, as the Chronoskimmer flies ahead, eventually reaching Greynolt, admiring the orb)

Well well, that dolt's sticking out like a sore thumb. Initiate capture beam for the telegraph! (inside the main bridge, I hit several buttons as a powerful tractor beam grabs the loot orb, leaving Greynolt rather miffed)

Scar: Oh, dash it all, you still won't be able to take me in! (He suddenly disappears)

(Inside the engine room, the Loot Orb is sitting in and waiting in the Cargo Crystal)

Well, good news is, we got the telegraph, bad news, you two have to make sure it gets back from 2004 to 1838....actually, why don't I let the Chief tell you exactly what you have to do? (I hit a button as we see the Chief) Alright, Gregory, do the spiel for our rookies.....