$ale of the Century [NBC]: Episode 42 [TOC Heat 2]

[palmer7]

James Greek won by $1 and is now our first finalist in the two-game finals starting on Episode 44. Now, I've replaced Jay What's-His-Name with Brian Henegar. You'll be seeing him later on. 


Now, for heat #2, I need Steven Anderson, John Lopez, and Marc Enyedy to check in, please.

[marc412]

Here

[asja2002]

present!

[Deleted]

Checking in!

[palmer7]

Then let's go!


(from an On Demand recording)


(fade in to Greg at his lectern)


Greg: Hi there. You're watching this On Demand, aren't you? Well, that means we are disabling your Fast Forward button, along with some other remote functionality. Why? We don't want you to miss a moment of this show, or the commercials. Hey, we have to make a living, too. So, to summarize... "Fast Forward and other functionality may not be available during this program". So kick back, relax, and enjoy all 30 minutes of this episode.

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(drumroll, as we get a shot of the darkened set, the boxes of our nine contenders pop in one by one, filling in the screen.)


Joe Cipriano: (VO) This is the $ale of the Century Tournament of Champions. Nine of our biggest money winners are back to compete for cash and prizes worth.... over $2,000,000!



[MAIN THEME]


This week, our contestants will win trips to Zurich, South Africa, Moscow, and Hong Kong! And one of them will win the grand prize....







This Porsche Panamera Turbo S Executive, a cruise around the world, and $1,000,000 in cash! It's Heat 2 of the......




(echo)








And now, here's the star of the show, Greg Palmer!



(the doors open and I run to my lectern to cheers and applause)



Greg: Thank you, Joe Cipriano! Thank you very much. Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and a most cordial welcome to $ale of the Century's Tournament of Champions, where knowledge is king and Lady Luck is.... no, that's the wrong show. (audience chuckles) Last night was an exciting game, as James Greek won by a dollar. He'll be back on Thursday to compete for the Porsche, the cruise around the world, and $1,000,000 in cash. Here to introduce the Heat 2 competitors is Stacey Wren!


(Stacey comes in wearing a very hot dress, to cheers and applause)



Greg: Hello again. So, that was some game last night, huh?


Stacey: Yes it was. Now, Ben and Ben are off on their honeymoon, and I've never been happier.


Greg: Oh yes. For those who missed last night, Bob Eubanks married Stacey's friend Ben and his now-spouse Ben right on the air. All of America was made witness to two gay Aussie boys tying the knot right here in the States. They plan on staying here until gay marriage is legal in Australia. Joe, would you please introduce the challengers for tonight's heat?


(as Joe introduces them, the contestant doors open and models of the opposite gender escort them to their seats)




Joe: (VO) Certainly, Greg. Our first champion is an aspiring screenwriter from Titusville, Florida who has prior winnings of $113,528. Say hello to John Lopez. Our next contestant is a data entry coordinator whose winnings, so far, total $23,411. From Riverside, New Jersey, here's Marc Enyedy. And our final competitor has a total of $36,775 in cash and prizes. From Plymouth, Massachusetts, here's Steven Anderson.



(cheers and applause)



Greg: Thank you. Now, let's get ourselves reacquainted with these fine players. Hiya, Steve. Welcome back. What's been happening with you since you left us?

[asja2002]

I'm still working in Retail and if you'll indulge me a second. with some of the winnings I was able to make a generous contribution to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute's "Jimmy Fund" which works to help find cures for children's cancers. And with the rest I was able to attend a few Brony Conventions and work more on my a Balloon Decorating business. It's great to be back on the $ale again!

[palmer7]

And it's good to have you back. Let me ask you, what would you do with $1,000,000, aside from donating to the Jimmy Fund?

[asja2002]

Probably invest more into my business and look towards building a house next to the pond I live nearby

[palmer7]

A house. That's always a good investment. Well, good luck to you today.


Marc Enyedy is our next contestant. A data entry coordinator from Riverside, New Jersey. Welcome back, good sir. So often, game shows promise "life-changing" winnings. Has $23,411 really changed your life that much? And what else has been happening with you?

[marc412]

Well, it's only been a couple months since I won all that stuff, so I haven't really had the chance to find out.

Anyway, I'm still looking for work, and whatever money I win here will come in very handy.

[palmer7]

Fair enough. See, folks? Winning on a game show does not change your life. Good luck, Marc.


Finally, John Lopez. Lost out on the car, but won over 113-grand. Welcome back. Please tell us what has happened since you left us.

[Deleted]

Not a whole lot to be honest. I've been writing, and since I got the invite for the ToC, I picked up studying again. I've also been picking my old hobby of pinball playing up recently.

[palmer7]

Right. See, kids, studying actually helps. It helped him. Now, what tables have you been playing in your down time?

[Deleted]

Well, recently I've been playing some odds and ends like Doctor Who, Indiana Jones, and World Cup Soccer 94, which is slowly becoming one of my all time favorites.

[palmer7]

OK, then. Good luck to you. There's a great prize for the winner of this match. It's a trip to South Africa. (audience cheers) Plus, they'll be playing Ten-In-A-Row for up to $50,000 in cash. Good luck to everyone...



Stacey: Yes, good luck. $20 starting money.



(the board initializes)



Steven: $20
Marc: $20
John: $20



(Stacey exits) Greg: We'll see you for the first Instant Bargain. (to the contestants) OK, guys. Let's make this a good, clean fight. Round one, first questions....




1. According to Exodus, what is the eighth plague of Egypt?
2. In addition to his more historic crime, who was charged with killing policeman J. D. Tippit?
3. Self-rising flour contains what crucial ingredient?
4. Who reputedly told a customs officer: "I have nothing to declare except my genius"?
5. In season 14 of Big Brother, what coach told Britney that she is so good because she is incapable of feeling emotion?



(buzzcodes and answers, please)

[palmer7]

1. According to Exodus, what is the eighth plague of Egypt?
(buzzcode: 94)
*John buzzes in (41)*
John?
John: Locusts
Yes, sir. And John draws first blood.
(ding)


Steven: $20
Marc: $20
John: $25



2. In addition to his more historic crime, who was charged with killing policeman J. D. Tippit?
(buzzcode: 72)
*Steven buzzes in (63)*
Steven?
Steven: Lee Harvey Oswald
Right you are, we have a tie.
(ding)


Steven: $25
Marc: $20
John: $25


3. Self-rising flour contains what crucial ingredient?
(buzzcode: 19)
*John buzzes in (19)*
John?
John: Yeast
Right again, John pulls up to $30.
(ding)


Steven: $25
Marc: $20
John: $30


4. Who reputedly told a customs officer: "I have nothing to declare except my genius"?
(buzzcode: 25)
*Marc buzzes in (21)*
Marc?
Marc: Oscar Wilde
That's correct, and you go to $25. Tie for second.
(ding)


Steven: $25
Marc: $25
John: $30


5. In season 14 of Big Brother, what coach told Britney that she is so good because she is incapable of feeling emotion?
(buzzcode: 62)
*John buzzes in (25)*
John?
John: Boogie
(wrong)
Oh no, Janelle. Of course, that's on another network, so we can forgive you for that.


Steven: $25
Marc: $25
John: $25




[INSTANT BARGAIN]



Instant Bargain time, and for the first time this tournament, we have a 3-way tie! Gentlemen, only one of you can have this. When you hear the low $ale of the Century price, buzz in, and this will be yours.



(the lights dim as May 2016 Playmate of the Month, Brook Power, comes in wearing this prize. She shows it off to the contestants.)





Stacey: (VO) Steven, Marc, or John, this prize may unlock your wildest dreams. These Amulette de Cartier earrings are made of 18K yellow gold, and set with 20 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.27 carats. The contrast of materials unites the simplicity and elegance of the talisman’s polished curves, closing like a padlock to hold luck and unlock your wishes. Furnished by Société Cartier. They're normally priced at....


$9,900


But can be yours on $ale of the Century for only....


$6


(audience cheers as the lights come on)


Greg: Lovely, just lovely. Brook, may I join you for a second? (I walk over and join her) I think one of my wishes came true already. Now, gentlemen, are any of you interested in Brook--- er, the earrings?

[Deleted]

Steven and Marc, it's all yours.

[palmer7]

OK, I'll drop the price to $3.

[asja2002]

And My friend owns them now

(Buzzes in)

[palmer7]

He's going to buy! So, we deduct the $3 from Steven's score.....




Judge: (over PA) Um, Greg..... there's been a reversal regarding the self-rising flour question. It's not yeast, it's baking powder. We'll have to adjust the scores.


(I walk back to my lectern)


Steven: $22
Marc: $25
John: $15



Greg: Fair enough. Thank you, Judge. John, sorry about that. Someone must've fallen asleep at the wheel. Steven, you enjoy those earrings. I think your friend will. Next set of questions.



1. What US city is nicknamed "The Big Peach"?
2. What scale measures earthquakes?
3. Starting with "A", what name is given to the device which consists of a frame with parallel wires carrying beads used for computation?



(buzzcodes and answers, please)

[palmer7]

1. What US city is nicknamed "The Big Peach"?
(buzzcode: 28)
*John buzzes in (36)*
John?
John: Atlanta
That's right, and you move back up to $20.
(ding)


Steven: $22
Marc: $25
John: $20


2. What scale measures earthquakes?
(buzzcode: 34)
*Steven buzzes in (34, BULLSEYE!)*
Steven?
Steven: Richter Scale
Exactly, and you now have a $2 lead over Marc.
(ding)


Steven: $27
Marc: $25
John: $20



3. Starting with "A", what name is given to the device which consists of a frame with parallel wires carrying beads used for computation?
(buzzcode: 91)
*Marc buzzes in (58)*
Marc: Abacus
Yes, sir. And you now pull ahead.
(ding)


Steven: $27
Marc: $30
John: $20




[FAME GAME]



Fame Game time, and John could use the $10 Money Card we're putting up on the board. So could Steven, for that matter. Buzz in when you know this famous fictional character.


I am a fictional character created for a 1964 novel, its sequel, and the film adaptations that followed. I am commonly depicted as a phoenix-like man arising from my creative and eccentric genius. I have been compared to "a quick clever old squirrel from the park" and have been said to "take a sunrise, sprinkle it with dew, [and] cover it in chocolate and a miracle or two". I began to appear in Southern US Negro work songs as early as 1967, and continued to make frequent appearances in such songs, usually in alternate second and third verses, well into the 1970s. I am generally portrayed in these compositions as offering wondrous gifts with the price being the recipient's soul, although the exact nature of this price is usually hidden at first. I have been a defining role for one actor and an unlikely role for another. In fact, this other actor stated on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that he based his interpretation of me on what he believed an "incredibly stoned" George W. Bush would act like.


(buzzcode and answer, please)

[palmer7]

(buzzcode: 79)
*Steven buzzes in (50)*
Steven?
Steven: Willy Wonka
That's right. Johnny Depp based Willy Wonka off a stoned U.S. president.


(audience.... cheers?)

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh-kay. Where's the $10, Stace?







(lights in motion)


Stacey: Behind #3.



Greg: Steven, you'd gain the lead by $7 if you hit that $10. You may fire when ready. (a letter from A-I, please)

[asja2002]

Let's see $10 or a really nice prize... now!

(Slams buzzer)(A)

[palmer7]

(he stops)


Misses, goes to #6, and Joe has this prize for you.


[ON THE MONEY]





Joe: It's a shopping spree on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. (audience applause) We'll drive you and a friend via limo to Rodeo Drive. We'll give you $7,500 to spend any way you'd like -- and also spring for lunch at Spago. It's a prize package worth -- $8,450.


(cheers and applause)


Greg: Yes, sir. We give you $7,500 and you can find your *own* $ale of the Century. Now, as host, it is my right and privilege to seven minutes in heaven with any guest model.


Judge: (over PA) Sorry, Greg. You only get three and a half.


Greg: Oh, so you want to split it? Fine. While I'm taking my three and a half minutes, you watch this.


(main theme to commercial)
(Brook and I march to the contestant entrance as the door shuts behind us)
(fade to commercial)

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(fade in, main theme closes, cheers and applause)

Greg: That three and a half minutes wasn't too heavenly. Mr. Cipriano decided to act as chaperone. Well, the joke's on him because I still have a key to the mansion.



Steven: $27
Marc: $30
John: $20


But that is neither here nor there. Marc leads by $3. Back to this for $5.


1. Between Gifford Pinchot and Bronson Pinchot, which one has governed the state of Pennsylvania?
2. What's the more common name for "vertical banded gastroplasty"?
3. What is the name of Captain Nemo's submarine in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea?


(buzzcodes and answers, please)

[palmer7]

1. Between Gifford Pinchot and Bronson Pinchot, which one has governed the state of Pennsylvania?
(buzzcode: 83)
*Steven buzzes in (36)*
Steven?
Steven: Gifford Pinchot
You're exactly right. Although, it would be interesting to see Bronson Pinchot run for office. "High taxes? Of course not, silly, don't be ridiculos". (audience chuckles) You're right.
(ding)


Steven: $32
Marc: $30
John: $20


2. What's the more common name for "vertical banded gastroplasty"?
(buzzcode: 19)
*Marc buzzes in (19, BULLSEYE!)*
Marc?
Marc: Stomach stapling
You are correct, and you move to $35.
(ding)


Steven: $32
Marc: $35
John: $20




3. What is the name of Captain Nemo's submarine in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea?
(buzzcode: 93)
*Steven buzzes in (51)*
Steven?
Steven: Nautilus
That's what we're looking for, you're right.
(ding)


Steven: $37
Marc: $35
John: $20


[INSTANT BARGAIN]


And for those of you watching the show and shouting at your TV, "Hey, there are supposed to be five questions in this set!".... don't worry, there will be five next set. I was just really excited about this Instant Bargain. Steven, you have a $2 lead over Marc. How'd you like this?


(Katy and three of the most built Playmates of the Month dance around while Shannon works out on this)





Stacey: Steven, you can have the body of your dreams with this trainer system. This is the only cable motion exercise machine that connects to the Internet and downloads exercise routines from virtual fitness professionals demonstrating the correct exercise form and pace on a conveniently placed 17" LCD monitor. Eliminating the need for gym memberships, this system allows you to enjoy the benefits of exercise with the guidance of professional personal training in the comfort of your home. Once an exercise is selected from a library of 120 movements, the monitor shows the previous weight amount lifted for each exercise, ensuring a gradual increase in workout resistance, while the onscreen personal trainer allows you to mimic the correct movements as you workout. Furnished by Hammacher Schlemmer. And it's normally priced at....


$16,000



But is yours on $ale of the Century for only....


$10



(audience cheers as I join the ladies) Greg: Hellooooooo, ladies! (to the audience) This is part of a program I set up with Hugh to rehabilitate these women into mainstream television. (audience reacts) And tomorrow, we're going to get these ladies bit parts on Days of Our Lives. Um, Steven... you have a $2 lead. This will cost you $10. You'd be behind Marc by $8. Now, we can't have that. Incidentally, would you like to take these ladies--- er, the machine, home?

[asja2002]

I think we could have a good time, though the NBC censors probably would have a field day bleeping and blurring everything out. Also that fitness equipment is awfully tempting...

[palmer7]

Yes, yes, we're selling the equipment. Yes. Tell you what I'll do. I'll let you have it for $7. You would only be one question behind Marc. I'll even give you $4,000 in cash for.... other equipment. You'd only be behind by one question, and you'd have $20,000 in cash and prizes. Going once.... going twice.... (audience shouts suggestions)

[asja2002]

(Smiling)
(Slaps buzzer)

[palmer7]

He's going to buy! (audience cheers)


We'll take $7 off your score.... (and the Playmates line up one by one and give Steven a sign of affection as they pass by, audience whooooos and cheers) They're happy you bought, that's for sure. You got free love, $4,000 in cash, and that gym equipment.



Steven: $30
Marc: $35
John: $20



And you're also $5 behind Marc. John, you can still get in this. (I walk back to my lectern) More questions.



1. What does an ichthyologist study?
2. Who was the second wife of King Henry VIII of England?
3. What last name is shared by Clinton cabinet member Henry and The House on Mango Street author Sandra?
4. In what Olympic sport is the "clean and jerk" event held?
5. What is a one-humped camel called?



(buzzcodes and answers, please)

[palmer7]

1. What does an ichthyologist study?
(buzzcode: 46)
*Steven buzzes in (41)*
Steven?
Steven: Fish
That's right. You're now in a tie.
(ding)




Steven: $35
Marc: $35
John: $20



2. Who was the second wife of King Henry VIII of England?
(buzzcode: 15)
*John buzzes in (72, buzzed in 1st)*
John?
John: Anne Boleyn
Correct. And you go to $25.
(ding)




Steven: $35
Marc: $35
John: $25




3. What last name is shared by Clinton cabinet member Henry and The House on Mango Street author Sandra?
(buzzcode: 73)
*Steven buzzes in (62)*
Steven?
Steven: Kissinger
(wrong)
Audience?
Audience: Cisneros
Henry Kissinger didn't even serve under Clinton! You lose $5, sorry.






Steven: $30
Marc: $35
John: $25




And Marc regains the lead.



4. In what Olympic sport is the "clean and jerk" event held?
(buzzcode: 1)
*Marc buzzes in (31)*
Marc?
Marc: Weight lifting
Extending your lead to $10.
(ding)




Steven: $30
Marc: $40
John: $25






5. What is a one-humped camel called?
(buzzcode: 40)
*Steven buzzes in (52)*
Steven?
Steven: Dromedary
That is right, and now you're back to $35.
(ding)




Steven: $35
Marc: $40
John: $25










[FAME GAME]







It's a close race between Steven and Marc, and John is $10 behind second. That $15 could be very important to him. Fame Game, famous person.







I was born on September 8, 1941, in Brooklyn, New York. I became interested in politics at an early age because: (quote) "A guy named Adolf Hitler won an election in 1932. He won an election, and 50 million people died as a result of that election in World War II, including 6 million Jews. So what I learned as a little kid is that politics is, in fact, very important." (close quote) I studied at Brooklyn College for a year in 1959–60 before transferring to the University of Chicago and graduating with a bachelor of arts degree in political science in 1964. I have described myself as a mediocre college student because the classroom was "boring and irrelevant," while the community provided my most significant learning. In January 1962, I led a rally at the University of Chicago administration building to protest university president George Wells Beadle's segregated campus housing policy. I attended the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, where Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his "I Have a Dream" speech. I was convicted of resisting arrest during a demonstration against segregation in Chicago's public schools and was fined $25. In 1980, at the suggestion of his close friend and political confidante Richard Sugarman, a professor of religion at the University of Vermont, I ran for mayor of Burlington, Vermont. Republicans had found my opponent so unobjectionable that they failed to field a candidate in the March 1981 race against him, leaving me as his principal opponent. My campaign was bolstered by a wave of optimistic volunteers as well as by a series of endorsements from university professors, social welfare agencies, and the police union. I shocked everyone when I won by 10 votes. Later, I was the first independent elected to the U.S. House of Representatives since Frazier Reams' election to represent Ohio 40 years earlier.


(buzzcode and answer, please)