The $40,000 Chain Reaction (USA, Episode 13)

[dougmorrisontheair]

Good guess. You've completed the chain, James.









(ding; audience applause)

Duck season, wabbit season, duck season -- you remember that cartoon, don't you?

In any event, let's recap the chain. You could hunt for mallards during duck season. One of the four seasons is summer. During summer, you could attend summer camp. The President of the United States could enjoy a vacation or rest at Camp David in Maryland. David Robinson spent his entire NBA career with the San Antonio Spurs after serving his country in the U.S. Navy. And "Robinson Crusoe" is a famous novel written by Daniel Defoe.



jman8606
koopakid17


That's the chain. Kevin got on quite a run there. But James just completed the chain and scored the $1000.

He'll have the all important control when we up the ante in Round 3. We'll find out who wins this game after the break. More of The $40,000 Chain Reaction -- coming up.

(theme plays; audience applause)

[dougmorrisontheair]

(parting gifts cue plays)

Doug: (in pre-recorded audio) Our contestants will receive some of the following.

From Oneida Silversmiths, elegant stainless serving trays in the Golden Royal Chippendale pattern, and a beautiful set of steak knives. From Oneida Silversmiths.

Washington Forge Mardi Gras flatware service for 12. Light and bright, adds colorful cheer to any table setting. Contemporary colors, dishwasher safe, from Washington Forge.

Give your home a splash of color and a scent of magic with Color Scents waste bags by Ruffies. Perfect for bedroom, bath and kitchen. From Poly-Tech.

Anes protects your vehicle from theft or break-in with a portable alarm that plugs into the cigarette lighter. No installation requires -- by Anes Electronics.

And a member of our studio audience will receive a Wyler Watch. This man's quartz watch is a fashion in a rectangular case with adjustable woven bracelet. The champagne dial is accented by two genuine diamonds, from Wyler.



(audience applause)

And for each of our contestants this week, this video game.

Bring the fun and excitement of The $40,000 Chain Reaction to your home on your WiiU.


jman8606
koopakid17


Scores going into Round 3. Kevin, our returning champion, has $3000. James has $1500. But James, you just completed the Round 2 chain. So you'll have dibs on Round 3 -- after we set it up. This next chain starts with...









(ding)

...YOU CAN DO and it ends with DEF LEPPARD. (scattered laughter and chuckles from the crowd) Not gonna dignify that setup with any kind of remark.

Every link in the chain is worth $750. Complete the chain and you'll score an additional $750. Remember, the first to win this race to $5000 plays for up to $40,000 in the final chain.

James, would you like to give or take a letter below YOU CAN DO or above DEF LEPPARD?

[Deleted]

Take a letter below M

[dougmorrisontheair]

Ohhh -- kay...









(ding)

...we'll have to take that to mean you'll want the first letter below YOU CAN DO -- which, indeed, is an M.

[Deleted]

Yup and I believe it's magic!

[dougmorrisontheair]

That it -- MAGIC.










(ding; audience applause)

James, you may be the first player in Chain Reaction history to call his own shot.


jman8606
koopakid17


With that, the next right answer from you ties the game. How do you play it?

[Deleted]

Below magic in the words of the fabulous thunderbirds: "Wrap it Up I'll take it!"

[dougmorrisontheair]

(scattered laughter from the crowd)

Well, you can't wrap the game up here...









(ding)

...but you can tie the score with an M under MAGIC.

[Deleted]

Marker?

[dougmorrisontheair]

Great guess -- but not MARKER. Kevin, it's back to you.

[koopakid17]

Take below Magic.

[dougmorrisontheair]

Kevin's taking...









(ding)

...M-U.

[koopakid17]

Music?

[dougmorrisontheair]

Makes sense in at least a couple of ways -- but it's not MUSIC. James, back to you.

[Deleted]

A letter below magic

[dougmorrisontheair]

James, we'll take that to mean you're taking...









(ding)

...M-U-S.

[Deleted]

Music

[dougmorrisontheair]

Again -- makes sense in at least a couple of ways -- but it's still not MUSIC. 'Fraid it goes back to Kevin.

[koopakid17]

I'll take one below Magic.

[dougmorrisontheair]

Champ takes ...









(ding)

...M-U-S-H -- and it's still not MUSIC. (scattered laughter from the crowd)

[koopakid17]

Mushroom?

[dougmorrisontheair]

There ya go. MUSHROOM is right.









(ding; audience applause)

(scattered laughter from the crowd)

Quit yer snickerin'.


jman8606
koopakid17


There is a legit way to go from MAGIC to MUSHROOM. But I have to save the explanation for the end of the round. Kevin, you've padded your lead. How do you play the chain now?

[koopakid17]

I'll risk it and give below Mushroom.

[dougmorrisontheair]

Okay, James, the champ's giving you...










(ding)

...an M under MUSHROOM.

[Deleted]

Mario?

[dougmorrisontheair]

Good guess. That's right.









(ding; audience applause)

Usually giving the first letter of a link is good strategy. Unfortunately, it didn't work for Kevin.


jman8606
koopakid17


James, it worked out for you. Right now, you're a correct answer from tying the score. How do you play it?

[Deleted]

Let's take a letter above def leopard

[dougmorrisontheair]

James tries to tie things up...









(ding)

With a T.

[Deleted]

Dunno

[dougmorrisontheair]

No guess from James. It's back to Kevin.