On A Roll (CBS, Episode 16)

[dougmorrisontheair]

Woah. Going for it. Jonathan's really rooting against you now.

(Kourtney rolls)

But this works. 6 and 5 make 11.

The fives are gone. But you may take the 6 at the bottom or the 11 in the middle?

What's your pleasure, Kourtney?

[pathfinder20]

The 11 in the middle clue please!

[dougmorrisontheair]

He's going back to the middle clue...

(Laura touches screen)

...for an L. Kourtney, that was the last roll of the round -- but you may still take a guess at the middle clue.

[pathfinder20]

The middle clue is HIDDEN NAVEL

[dougmorrisontheair]

(dings; audience applause)

That's it. And now -- (crew and audience start to giggle) -- what?

Oh -- Laura's outfit is hiding her navel.

(more laughter)

Laura: (shakes head) Really guys?

Talk about a coincidence.

Well, Kourtney, based on the first two clues -- and the third of the last clue you reveal -- what is the solution to our puzzle?

[pathfinder20]

Is it I Dream of Jeannie?

[dougmorrisontheair]

(audience applause)

For the game -- is it -- "I Dream of Jeannie"?













































(dings; SCSD win theme plays; audience cheers)

It is! Congratulations.

Kourtney, nice comeback from what you meant to guess Larry Hagman. By the way, what was the last clue?

(FF reveal sfx)

Sitcom -- shorthand for "situation comedy series." That was "I Dream of Jeannie" alright -- which starred Barbara Eden in the title role. Network censors of the era wouldn't allow us to see her bellybutton. So her wardrobe had to hide said navel.

Kourtney, again, our congratulations. Please stand by for your money roll.

Jonathan, once he got on a roll, he didn't let go. You'll have a chance to make a comeback later. Meantime, A.J.'s going to walk you to a comfy seat. We'll see you for Game 2.

(audience cheers)

Kourtney, you've just won the right to play Lucky 7. But beforehand, we have to know the top dollar amount you could win -- with the money roll. Please give 'em a roll and let's see how much you're playing for.

(Kourtney rolls)

(more cheers)

A roll of 7 before Lucky 7. The sum of 7 is multiplied by $5000 -- meaning Kourtney goes for up to $35,000 after this.

(theme plays; audience cheers)

---

(theme plays)

[dougmorrisontheair]

And we're back. During the break, Laura showed us all that she has an innie -- (audience laughs) -- and Kourtney told us he can't wait to play for loads of cash and a dream vacation.

Kourtney, that can all happen with the help of -- Wally.

(theme plays; audience applause)

Wally, what's on your mind this Monday?

(audience laughs)

Does A.J. -- oh geez -- have an innie?

A.J.: (laughs) Yes, I do.

Now that we've answered that, Wally, I have a question for you. May we have the numbers for the Lucky 7 game, please?

(FF reveal sfx)

Thank you. Kourtney, you know how this works. To win the big money, you must eliminate those numbers, 4 through 10 inclusive, by rolling our dice. Anytime the sum of your roll matches one of those numbers, that number disappears and you pocket $500. If you repeat one of those sums, you score $50 without penalty and you're still on a roll.

Any roll of 3 or 11 is wild. That gives you the power to eliminate one of the remaining numbers *or* take a token for the getaway game. For solving the puzzle earlier, you already have earned...

(ding)

...one token. As you get on a roll, you're allowed to collect a total of four tokens.

When you get down to one number on the board, Wally will then give you five tries to match that last number -- and it has to be done naturally.

If you can clear all seven sums, your winnings in this game of Lucky 7 will be augmented to -- how much?

[pathfinder20]

$35,000!!!!

[dougmorrisontheair]

(audience cheers)

Yes indeed. Just like the main game, Kourtney, you want to avoid rolling doubles. Any double means one strike and you can't eliminate a number. Three strikes and the game ends -- but you keep what you've won. And every dollar is important -- because the player who scores more money in Lucky 7 returns to our next show.

A.J. has just handed you the dice -- which means you -- are on a roll.

(audience cheers)

(Kourtney rolls)

First roll's a 1 and a 4 -- which clears the 5.

(ding)

Already, $500 to the good. Roll 'em again.

(Kourtney rolls)

And another sum of 5 already? (ding) Well, that's half a C-note. Roll 'em again.

(Kourtney rolls)

Now, we're talkin'. The 2 and 4 clear the 6.

(ding)

$1050 now. No strikes. Roll again.

(Kourtney rolls)

And another repeat. (ding) No worries. That's $50 more. Keep that up.

(Kourtney rolls)

There's a new sum -- 9.

(ding)

Four sums to go for 35-large, Kourtney. Keep on rollin'.

(Kourtney rolls)

(audience groans)

(buzz)

Well -- that totals 4 -- but ...

...can't clear out anything. First strike, Kourtney. Wally wants you to rebound.

(audience cheers and roots on champ)

(Kourtney rolls)

There's another niner. (ding) $1650. Roll 'em again.

(Kourtney rolls)

And a new sum -- 8. The snowman melts.

(ding)

The 4, 7 and 10 are left, Kourtney. Let's see you roll one of those sums or a wild roll.

(Kourtney rolls)

(audience groans)

(buzz)

Rats. Another double.

And -- "uh oh" is right.

Kourtney, one more strike and this Lucky 7 game's over. Will you avoid that last strike?

[pathfinder20]

Hopefully I will. Let's roll!

[dougmorrisontheair]

All right. You're still on a roll 'til you get that third strike. Avoid it at all costs.

(audience cheers as game continues)

(Kourtney rolls)

Niner again. (ding) That's $2200. Every dollar helps in your bid to repeat as champ. Roll again.

(Kourtney rolls)

A new sum! Ten.

(ding)

$2700 and just two sums to go. Keep going, Kourtney.

(Kourtney rolls)

(Doug impersonates Homer's annoyed grunt)

(buzz; NYSI89 losing horns; audience groans)

(scattered laughter from the crowd)

"Fiddlesticks," Wally says. Better to say that than some other F word.

Good news, Kourtney, is you score $2700. That means if Jonathan wins the next game, he has to score more than $2700 to become the new champ.

Right now, we're about to play Wally's Getaway Game. You said earlier you were hoping for South Korea as the destination. Tiffany, please tell Kourtney where he's going if he wins the getaway game.

(trip music plays)

Tiffany: It's not South Korea. But I'm sure you'll find Asian culture in -- Hawaii.


(audience cheers)

Tiffany: From Pleasant Hawaiian Holidays, it's an exciting two-week stay for two in fabulous Waikiki. This unforgettable trip includes luxury accommodations, a car rental, a fabulous luau and an evening with dinner and spectacular fire dancers. We're also adding $5000 in cash to make this dream vacation worth $21,350.


(audience cheers)


(FF reveal sfx)

Oh, Hawaii does sound nice this time of year -- or any time. Wally's already set up the getaway game. He's randomly hidden the word "trip" behind one of those seven numbers. Find it with the token you earned from Game 1 -- and you're off to the newest state in the union.

Which number, Kourtney?

[pathfinder20]

Let's try number 5 please.

[dougmorrisontheair]

Number 5. Wally, please cover number 5.

(ding)

It only takes one to reach paradise. Let's see if you did it with number 5.
































(buzz; NYSI89 losing horns; audience groans)

Darn. Wasn't there. Well, you do pick up another $500 as a consolation prize, Kourtney. Where was the "trip", Wally?


(ding)

Number 3 had it. Well, maybe you'll get another shot at the Hawaiian holiday later. Right now, your total winnings are -- how much, Wally?


(FF reveal sfx)

Hope you like odd numbers lower than 7. They figure prominently in your prize and cash winnings -- $153,135.

Jonathan rejoins us for Game 2 -- after this break.

(theme plays; audience cheers)

[dougmorrisontheair]

(IIR theme)

Tiffany: This week, one of our contestants could win a new car!

(audience cheers)

(clip rolls of Doug driving the car, with A.J. and Laura riding, in Southern California)

Tiffany: The Chevy Corvette Stingray Coupe 3LT comes with a 3.2 liter V8 engine, 8 speed paddle shift, the Z51 package, chrome-alloy wheels and much more. It's a prize worth $78,525.

(audience cheers)

Tiffany: Let's see if Jonathan can win it today -- as we get on a roll with Doug Morris.

(clip ends; music fades)

Thanks, Tiffany. Indeed, Jonathan, you could win that car if you win Game 2 -- which we're starting shortly. Kourtney, you've already won a car. So the next time you win a game, you'll try again for that Hawaiian vacation.

Jonathan, you must win this game and at least $2700 in Lucky 7 in order to stick around. Kourtney, if you win this game, you'll automatically take the match.

Our guest models -- also known as my passengers -- have traded places. (scattered laughter from the crowd) A.J. Lee is over at the game board.

Laura Benanti is with the players and me at the dice table.

Let's kick this second half of the match with a name game.

(FF reveal sfx)

We're starting off with an eight-letter famous last name. Here's your clue.

He got on a roll -- when he won more than 70 games and $2,000,000 on "Jeopardy!"

(ding)

---

(Kourtney and Jonathan, please PM me  with a buzz code and your answer.)

[dougmorrisontheair]

 (buzz buzz)

Oh, I bet you'll kick yourself after I repeat the clue and offer just three more letters.

He got on a roll -- when he won more than 70 games and $2,000,000 on "Jeopardy!"

(ding)

---

(Kourtney and Jonathan, please PM me with a buzz code and your answer.)

[dougmorrisontheair]

(No response in time from Jonathan -- so...)

(Kourtney buzzes in)

Kourtney?

Kourtney: Jennings is the answer.

(dings; audience applause)

Indeed it is. And notice we didn't force you to respond in the form of a question?]

(scattered laughter from the crowd)

Please step into the box, Kourtney. Four rolls are yours after we load up a new game board.

(FF reveal sfx)

Two-word clue at the top, two-word clue in the middle, one-word clue at the bottom.

(Laura hands Kourtney the dice)

Thanks, Laura. Kourtney, you -- are on a roll.

(Kourtney rolls)

First roll of Game 2 is a 2 and a 6...

...or an 8.

[pathfinder20]

2 and 6 from the top clue please.

[dougmorrisontheair]

Starting upstairs with ...

(A.J. touches screen)

...an H and ...


(A.J. touches screen)

...an E. Wouldn't it have been funny if she gave us an A and a J?

(scattered laughter from the crowd)

Kourtney, want to guess the top clue or roll 'em again?

[pathfinder20]

Let's roll again.

[dougmorrisontheair]

Rollin' 'em again for the second time this round.

(Kourtney rolls)

And it's a 5 and a 3...

...or an 8.

[pathfinder20]

The 3 and 5 top clue.

[dougmorrisontheair]

Going top shelf again for...

(A.J. touches screen)

...an I and...


(A.J. touches screen)

...a K. Guess the top clue or take your third roll of the round?

[pathfinder20]

Too soon. Roll again.

[dougmorrisontheair]

All right. Jonathan's over there wanting you to roll doubles.

(Kourtney rolls)

But you don't. It's a 3 and a 1...

...or a 4.

[pathfinder20]

One from the top clue and 3 from the middle clue.

[dougmorrisontheair]

(A.J. touches screen)

There's a P from the top row and...


(A.J. touches screen)

...an O from the middle row.

Kourtney, you may guess the top clue, guess the middle clue or take the last roll of the round.

[pathfinder20]

Let's take the last roll.

[dougmorrisontheair]

Champ's going to try to close out the round.

(Kourtney rolls)

He does with a 5 and a 3 or an 8.

Only bad news this round for you, Kourtney, is that the threes are already gone and blocked.

You may take any 5 or 8, though.

[pathfinder20]

Let's take the 8 from top clue.