YAHTZEE [SYN]: Pilot

[Billy Gardell]

The fours!

[palmer7]

All right, holding on to 3 of a kind. You know, Leyla was called "Lucky Leyla" on her old show. Let's see how she does here. Leyla, roll those dice! (she does)






(audience cheers)


Well, you've got four of a kind now, if that's how you want to play it.





           [ROLLS LEFT:]
          [ ][4][3][2][1]


 [MATT]                 [BILLY]
 [$8,000]              [$13,600]

[3 of a Kind]         [3 of a Kind]
[4 of a Kind]         [4 of a Kind]
[Full House]          [          ]
[              ]      [              ]
[Large Straight]      [              ]
[       ]             [Yahtzee]
[Chance]              [      ]



Looking at $3,400 for either one of those two categories. The 3 or 4 of a kind, I don't imagine you'd want to zero out the Yahtzee. What's your call?

[Billy Gardell]

Of course, the 4-of-a- kind!

[palmer7]

(ding)



           [ROLLS LEFT:]
          [ ][ ][3][2][1]


 [MATT]                 [BILLY]
 [$8,000]              [$17,000]

[3 of a Kind]         [3 of a Kind]
[4 of a Kind]         [           ]
[Full House]          [          ]
[              ]      [              ]
[Large Straight]      [              ]
[       ]             [Yahtzee]
[Chance]              [      ]



And that brings you up to $17,000. Matt, you can still get in this as there are three rolls left in the game. Next question:


In what state would you find the Baseball Hall of Fame?


(buzzcode and answer, please)

[palmer7]

(buzzcode: 3)
*Matt buzzes in (47)*
Matt?
Matt: New York
Yes, sir! You get control of the dice. (audience cheers)


You know, I bet you could really use a Yahtzee right about now. Let's see about getting one for you. Leyla, roll those dice! (she does)






Interesting combination we have here. You are $9,000 behind Billy, and you're two away from a large straight. However, you could also get a 3 of a kind or a full house. What do you want to do?

[mringgenberg]

Hold the fours and threes and roll again.

[palmer7]

(Leyla collects the two and puts the other dice to the side)


OK, he's going for a full house, it looks like. Luck be a Leyla tonight! (and Leyla looks flattered) Roll that die! (she does)







Oooh, a six. Well, you could put that in Chance and get $4,000.... or I could ask you another question. What do you want to do?

[mringgenberg]

Chance

[palmer7]

(mixed reactions from the audience)


Now now, settle down everyone. Matt has a point. He's only losing a chance at an extra grand out of this. We'll give you the Chance and $4,000.







           [ROLLS LEFT:]
          [ ][ ][ ][2][1]


 [MATT]                 [BILLY]
 [$12,000]              [$17,000]

[3 of a Kind]         [3 of a Kind]
[4 of a Kind]         [           ]
[Full House]          [          ]
[              ]      [              ]
[Large Straight]      [              ]
[       ]             [Yahtzee]
[      ]              [      ]




There is now a $5,000 difference, and if Matt gets the Large Straight, he could steal it. Billy, there are two turns left in the game, so you must get control both times and clear both categories if you want the trip.


Next question:


Which came first: 48 Hours the newsmagazine, or 48 Hours the movie?


(buzzcode and answer, please)

[palmer7]

(buzzcode: 57)
*Billy buzzes in (49)*
Billy?
Billy: The movie came first?
Movie came out in '82, news magazine in '88. You're right! (audience cheers)


Now, Billy, you need either a 3 of a kind or a Yahtzee, or a Yahtzee and a three of a kind, or two Yahtzees, if you want to clear the board and win the trip. Leyla, roll those dice! (she does)





We've got two sixes there, and I guess you want to keep those, right?

[Billy Gardell]

Yep, collect those sixes!

[palmer7]

(and the two sixes are set to the side, Leyla picks up the other dice)


OK, three dice get rolled, we need sixes! Leyla, roll those dice! (she does)





Oooh, a 1, a 3, and a 4. Well, do you want to go for the question? 

[Billy Gardell]

Yeah, let's go!

[palmer7]

OK, here's the question:


Which releases more energy - nuclear fission or nuclear fusion?

[Billy Gardell]

Nuclear fusion, of course!

[palmer7]

Well, duh! Of course it's fusion! You're right! (audience cheers)


Now I assume you want to keep the sixes, there's really nothing else you can do. Leyla....


Leyla: Way ahead of you, Greg.



Greg: Fantastic. Roll those dice! (she does)





(audience groans loudly)



Awww, that's too bad, Billy. You didn't get any more sixes, so that means you don't get the trip, and you'll have to zero out a category. Which one do you want to get rid of? 3 of a Kind or Yahtzee? (audience shouts suggestions)

[Billy Gardell]

I'll zero the Yahtzee, at least I get a higher chance at some money.

[palmer7]

(Zero Out)




           [ROLLS LEFT:]
          [ ][ ][ ][ ][1]


 [MATT]                 [BILLY]
 [$12,000]              [$17,000]

[3 of a Kind]         [3 of a Kind]
[4 of a Kind]         [           ]
[Full House]          [          ]
[              ]      [              ]
[Large Straight]      [              ]
[       ]             [ ZERO ]
[      ]              [      ]



Well, you do have a point there. Billy, even if you were to roll a Yahtzee next round, it would only count as three-of-a-kind. There's one roll left, and Matt must get control in some way in order to have a chance. Control is critical. Here's the last question:


In NATO's phonetic alphabet, what is the letter "F" referred to as?


(buzzcode and answer, please)

[palmer7]

(buzzcode: 14)
*Billy buzzes in (52)*
Billy?
Billy: Foxtrot!
Right you are! (audience cheers)



Now, Billy, you lead by $5,000. What you want to do is get three of a kind as quickly as possible. Leyla, roll those dice! (she does)






(audience cheers) This looks great! Hey, Billy! 18 plus 7 equals 25, multiplied by $200, that's $5,000! Do you want to take that or do you want to try for more sixes? (audience shouts suggestions)

[Billy Gardell]

Take the money!

But hey, can I see the next two rolls, assuming we keep the sixes? Just to see if I made a good decision.

[palmer7]

(I laugh) Why take the chance? Give the man $5,000.



(ding)





           [ROLLS LEFT:]
          [ ][ ][ ][ ][ ]


 [MATT]                 [BILLY]
 [$12,000]              [$22,000]

[3 of a Kind]         [           ]
[4 of a Kind]         [           ]
[Full House]          [          ]
[              ]      [              ]
[Large Straight]      [              ]
[       ]             [ ZERO ]
[      ]              [      ]





And with $22,000, Billy, you're our new champion! (audience cheers)



Matt, I'm sorry. Billy just got on a roll there, and he won. However, we do have some parting gifts for you, and Burton's going to tell you what they are. Burton?



[THEME]



Burton: All right! Matt! First, you've won a camera!


Vivitar's innovative 450PZ camera. Built-in 38-70mm PowerZoom lens and sophisticated electronic flash. Beautiful pictures from scenics to portraits from Vivitar.


You can use that camera on your vacation aboard The Skunk Train, a romantic journey into the past aboard old gasoline or steam-powered trains. A scenic round-trip from Fort Bragg to the redwoods of northern California plus outdoor activities. The Skunk Train.



And after you've returned from your vacation, you can relax in your new bedroom! Ashley's Top Flight bedroom group. High-gloss ebony finish, high-pressure laminate tips, solid-wood center glide construction and moldings. Decorative brass accenting, from Ashley.


And finally, you can decorate your new bedroom with this set of lamps! An ensemble of Harris Lamps with antique astrolabe design with brass-finished accents and hand-decorated shades. Great lighting from Harris Lamps.


Congratulations, from Yahtzee!






(audience cheers)


Greg: Matt! You've really cleaned up there. What with the lamps and the bedroom group and the camera. What do you think of all those prizes?

[mringgenberg]

They look wonderful.

[palmer7]

Well, thank you for playing, Matt. We hope you had a good time. Matt Ringgenberg, everyone! (audience cheers as Matt exits)



When we come back, Billy and I are going to be playing for a lot of money and a new car! Stay with us!





(cheers and applause)
(fade to commercial)

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(fade in)


Greg: We're back here with Billy Gardell, who has just won $22,000, and he could very well win more. Billy, what are your thoughts on the match?

[Billy Gardell]

Matt is a great opponent and... I just got lucky.

[palmer7]

Well, hopefully, you'll get even luckier.




[Y] [A] [H] [T] [Z] [E] [E]



Now, up on the screen, we have seven letters that spell out "Yahtzee". Behind each one of them are amounts of money. Four of them are worth $25,000. Two of them are worth $50,000. And Billy, one of them is worth $100,000! (audience cheers) So go ahead and pick a letter. (audience shouts suggestions)

[Billy Gardell]

Okay, how about the second E.

[palmer7]

Second E!



(ding)



[Y] [A] [H] [T] [Z] [E] [$50,000]




$50,000! (audience cheers) Now, that money will be yours if you roll a Yahtzee. Nothing else matters, all we want is a Yahtzee. Here's how it works. You start off with one roll, and you can earn up to four more by answering questions. Each one you get right is worth another roll. Now, if you can get a Yahtzee before you run out of rolls, we'll give you $50,000! (audience cheers) In addition, in a moment, I'll ask you to pick a number from 1-6. If you can build a Yahtzee in that number, then not only will you win the money, but we'll also give you this prize. Burton?



[CAR CUE (and Dutch Lingo Theme)]


(Leyla poses by it)






Burton: (VO) It's the 2016 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium Convertible! It comes with all the standard features plus these options: 6-speed automatic transmission, and the Pony Package! Furnished by Star Ford Lincoln! It's a prize worth..... $38,135! Good luck, Billy!



Greg: That is a fabulous car, and I want you to win it. But first, we have to deal with these four questions. If you're right, you get another roll. If you're wrong, you don't. Now if you're ready, here we go!


(the lights dim as this music starts up)


No help from the audience, please.


1. What color is the 3-ball in pool?
2. What word is short for "cybernetic organism"?
3. What is the precise name of the bullfighter who kills the bull in the ring?
4. What phrase completes Duke Ellington's song line: "It don't mean a thing..."?



(you can just post all the answers at once)

[Billy Gardell]

Red.
A cyborg.
The Matador.
(Sings) If it ain't got that swing...

[palmer7]

1. What color is the 3-ball in pool?
Billy: Red.
That's right.


2. What word is short for "cybernetic organism"?
Billy: A cyborg.
Right again.


3. What is the precise name of the bullfighter who kills the bull in the ring?
Billy: The Matador.
Si, Senor.


4. What phrase completes Duke Ellington's song line: "It don't mean a thing..."?
Billy: (Sings) If it ain't got that swing...
Doo-wah, doo-wah, doo-wah, doo-wah, doo-wah, doo-wah, doo-wah, you're right!



That's four for four, perfect score! (audience cheers)

(ding)



           [ROLLS LEFT:]
          [5][4][3][2][1]




You've got all five rolls. Now, I'd like you to pick a number from 1-6. If your number doesn't come up on any of the five dice in the first roll, it's basically assumed that we'll work with the number that comes up the most. So, pick a lucky number, please.

[Billy Gardell]

I'm taking a second try for THAT six.