$ale of the Century [NBC]: Episode 43 [TOC Heat 3]

[palmer7]

Well, this tourney has been full of surprises, hasn't it? The two people I thought were going to win for sure didn't make it. Now, I will go in this next match without any expectations whatsoever. 


Now, since one of our previous winners has been banned (for a very good reason), we've had to put in a replacement. So.... will Brian Henegar, Doug Morris, and Jon Darrall please check in? (I've asked him, and Tony Lane will be handling Doug's duties this episode, and for the finals should Doug win.)

[dougmorrisontheair]

(trying to impersonate Richard Dawson) Present!

[jmdarrall]

I'm ready.

[jepmasta]

I'm In!

[palmer7]

OK then, let's go!

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(from an On Demand airing)

(fade into me at the lectern)

Greg: OK, audience, all together now! (I conduct them in a chorus)

Audience: "Fast Forward and other functionality may not be available during this program!"


Greg: Thank you!

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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.)


Burton Richardson: (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 3 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, Burton Richardson! Thank you very much. Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and a most cordial welcome to $ale of the Century's Tournament of Champions. To be or not to be? That is the question. Well, what our three contestants want to be is the winner of this heat, because tomorrow night, we'll start our two-game final for almost $1.5 million in cash and prizes. Here is Stacey Wren!

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



Greg: Hello again.


Stacey: G'day, Greg.


Greg: Stacey, have you been watching Big Brother Canada?


Stacey: No, I didn't know you could do that here.


Greg: Well, I've been watching on Dailymotion and online..... (Stacey gasps)


Stacey: Isn't that illegal?


Greg: Well, no. If I could support the official release, I would. But I can't, so I don't.


Stacey: In that case, couldn't someone be watching our show online?


Greg: I'm sure someone has put it up on Youtube, with commercials. Anyway, Burton, would you please introduce tonight's champs?



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




Joe: (VO) Sure thing, Greg. Our first champion is a customer service rep for a credit card processing agency who has prior winnings of $4,928. From LaFollette, Tennessee, here's Brian Henegar. Our next contestant is a radio show host, newscast producer and website designer whose winnings, so far, total $5,675. From Hattiesburg, Mississippi, say hello to Doug Morris. And our final competitor has a total of $21,822 in cash and prizes. He's a test preparation instructor from Greenville, SC. Here's Jon Darrall.



(cheers and applause)



Greg: Thank you. Now, let's get ourselves reacquainted with these people. Hiya, Jon. Welcome back. So, what have you been up to lately?

[jmdarrall]

Not too much, actually. Been recovering from the death of a beloved family member, but staying busy and planning my next vacation.

[palmer7]

Oh. A vacation.


Stacey: Oh, how lovely. Where to?

[jmdarrall]

The Pacific Northwest - Seattle.

[palmer7]

Ah yes, KING-TV territory. Our show is on right before Evening Magazine. Well, good luck to you.


Speaking of NBC, our next contestant works for an affiliate. Doug Morris. Lemme tell you about Southeastern Mississippi's Pine Belt. There is a magical place in Southeastern Mississippi that's called.... the Pine Belt. And in the Pine Belt, WDAM-TV, channel 7 both digital and virtual, is both an NBC and ABC affiliate! (I nod) In the words of Jack Parr, "I kid you not." They're on separate digital channels, you see. Now, you would not believe the amount of extra paperwork Doug had to sign in order to be a contestant on this program. I believe you have something you'd like to tell the audience.

[dougmorrisontheair]

LOL! I'm donating my winnings to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. One of my all-time favorite co-workers volunteered her services to that fine organization.

[palmer7]

How do you like that, folks? He's donating to charity. What a big tax write-off this will be.


OK, Doug. How are you doing? What have you been up to lately?

[dougmorrisontheair]

Doing great. My radio show celebrated its 20th anniversary on the air last month. Still going strong.

[palmer7]

Good. That's always good to hear. Now, we have some special arrangements that involve the studio audience, but we'll get back to that later. Good luck to you and to the Make-a-Wish Foundation.


Finally, Brian Henegar from LaFollette, Tennessee. You are actually an alternate contestant because another one of our players got disqualified after the fact. It's still nice to have you here. What have you been up to lately?

[jepmasta]

Living life, basically. I was contacted by your producers to fill in, and within forty-eight hours I was here. I am very proud to have been invited to take part, and I am very excited.

[palmer7]

I bet you are. Anything else you want to say?

[jepmasta]

Good luck to everyone, and may the best man win.

[palmer7]

Well said. The winner of this match will get a trip to Moscow....



and will play for $50,000 in cash at Ten-in-a-Row. Doug, since you are playing for charity, the cash value of what you win here will be donated to Make-a-Wish, but we'll also have someone in the studio audience win as well.


So good luck to everyone and....


Stacey: $20 to start. Good luck everyone.

(the board initializes)



Jon: $20
Doug: $20
Brian: $20




(Stacey exits)


Greg: And we'll be seeing her later on. Here's the first question.


1. Which organ is responsible for creating urine?
2. What Egyptian city was founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC?
3. In what non-Spanish speaking city would you find the Spanish Steps?
4. What dish is prepared by frying a breaded, buttered chicken breast?
5. What TV show featured a character by the name of Christmas Snow?


(buzzcodes and answers, please)

[palmer7]

1. Which organ is responsible for creating urine?
(buzzcode: 79)
*Jon buzzes in (90)*
Jon?
Jon: The Bladder?
(wrong)
Oh no..... the kidneys. And instead of drawing first blood, Jon's blood gets drawn as he goes to $15.


Jon: $15
Doug: $20
Brian: $20




2. What Egyptian city was founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC?
(buzzcode: 94)
*Jon buzzes in (48)*
Jon?
Jon: Alexandria
That's right, and you go back to $20.
(ding)



Jon: $20
Doug: $20
Brian: $20



3. In what non-Spanish speaking city would you find the Spanish Steps?
(buzzcode: 79)
*Doug buzzes in (69)*
Doug?
Doug: Rome
Rome is right, and you go to $25.
(ding)



Jon: $20
Doug: $25
Brian: $20



4. What dish is prepared by frying a breaded, buttered chicken breast?
(buzzcode: 80)
*Jon buzzes in (38)*
Jon?
Jon: Chicken Kiev?
Yes! And you tie with Doug.
(ding)



Jon: $25
Doug: $25
Brian: $20



5. What TV show featured a character by the name of Christmas Snow?
(buzzcode: 34)
*Doug buzzes in (33)*
Doug?
Doug: Three's Company
Believe it or not, Chrissy's real first name is Christmas. You go to $30.
(ding)



Jon: $25
Doug: $30
Brian: $20



[INSTANT BARGAIN]



That sound means it's time for an Instant Bargain. Doug, you have a $5 lead, and we have some special guests. Ladies and gentlemen, Judas Priest!



(the audience cheers as Judas Priest starts playing an instrumental version of "Riding On The Wind")




Stacey: Doug, you could send an audience member to rock and roll fantasy camp! (she gives the sign of the horns) You and a guest will spend the best four days of your life as you get placed in a band with counselors like Phil X and Stu Hamm. You'll rehearse for your performances and headliner jams, attend master classes taught by our world-renowned rock star counselors, participate in themed jams rooms with counselors other than your own, hear the behind the scenes stories that you won't hear anywhere else, and perform at the legendary WHISKY A GO GO in Hollywood! You'll also spend a full day in the infamous NRG Recording Studio with a legendary rock and roll record producer. You and your band will have the full experience of what it’s like to go into the studio and record, as your producer captures your skills for you to have and share with all your friends and family. Plus, Judas Priest will be there! Furnished by Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp. This package is normally worth.....



$17,398


But it's yours on $ale of the Century for only......



$5



(audience cheers as I join them)


Greg: Judas Priest, everyone! Oh, Doug... you son of a..... gun! Rock and roll fantasy camp with Judas Priest. Just look at this! (I pull out a sheet of paper) "a tour manager, professional tech, and sound person at your beck and call", "Lunches with behind-the-scenes stories".... you host a rock radio show, and you're playing for charity! (pointing to the audience) And you could be sending one of those people out there. Would you like to quit your job, Doug?

[dougmorrisontheair]

Dude, the bosses might be watching. Besides, I wouldn't quit the gigs I've got.

[palmer7]

Oh, right. Right. (I "zip" my lips and throw away the key) Anyway, it'll cost you $5. You'd be making a great donation to Make-a-Wish, and maybe we'll send one of those terminally ill kids to fantasy camp. You'd be in a tie with Jon.


Rob: He can come wit' us.


Greg: What's that?


Rob: The bloke there with the lead can come wit' us if he buys. We don't mind.


Greg: Oh, well then. Did you hear that? You just got the OK from Rob what's-his-face. $5, and you, a terminally ill person, and someone in the audience can go to rock n' roll fantasy camp. Going once.... going twice....

[dougmorrisontheair]

(hits buzzer)

[palmer7]

He's going to buy! (audience cheers, I walk to my lectern)



Jon: $25
Doug: $25
Brian: $20




Now, we have names in a hat, and Burton's going to pick one at random. Burton, pick a name, please. (he does)



Burton: And the name I've drawn is..... Celinda Aultman! You're going to Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp!


(Celinda stands up and cheers, as does the audience)


Greg: And Celinda is going to Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp. Congratulations. (to Rob) By the way, Rob....... I know for a fact that your band has never had a hit on American Top 40.


(the band brushes that fact aside)


Greg: Judas Priest, everyone. (audience cheers as they exit) Doug, you're in a tie. You've made some kid with cancer or something very happy. You've made Celinda happy, and you're going to have more material for your radio show. Back to the questions.



1. What is the real first name of Tyler Perry's famous character, Madea?
2. What space lies between Baltic Avenue and Reading Railroad on a standard Monopoly game board?
3. What gas is the main component in natural gas?


(buzzcodes and answers, please)

[palmer7]

1. What is the real first name of Tyler Perry's famous character, Madea?
(No answer in time)
Nobody's touching their buzzers. I'll admit, I didn't know this myself. Black people in the audience who may know this?
One Asian in the audience: MABEL!
Who shouted that? (I look) Ah, a Vietnamese woman. You get $5, ma'am. See me during the break.


2. What space lies between Baltic Avenue and Reading Railroad on a standard Monopoly game board?
(buzzcode: 4)
*Doug buzzes in (43)*
Doug?
Doug: Income tax
Right, and you get your $5 back.
(ding)



Jon: $25
Doug: $30
Brian: $20




3. What gas is the main component in natural gas?
(buzzcode: 51)
*Brian buzzes in (61)*
Brian?
Brian: Methane
And welcome to the game, Brian! (audience cheers!)
(ding)



Jon: $25
Doug: $30
Brian: $25




That was the Brian Henegar Fan Club.


[FAME GAME]



Fame Game time. Looking for a famous person.


I am an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and actor. I was born June 7, 1958 -- hey, my birthday's June 7th! -- in Minneapolis, Minnesota. My father was a pianist and songwriter, and my mother was a jazz singer. They split when I was 10, so I frequently switched houses before ultimately moving in with neighbors. I attended Minneapolis' Bryant Junior High and then Central High School, where I played football, basketball, and baseball. I met Jimmy Jam in 1973 in junior high, and impressed him during music class with my musical talent, my early mastery of a wide range of instruments, and my work ethic. In 1975, Pepe Willie, the husband of my cousin, formed the band 94 East with Marcy Ingvoldstad and Kristie Lazenberry. Willie hired André Cymone and me to record tracks with the band. A year later, I created a demo tape with producer Chris Moon, in Moon's Minneapolis studio. I played all the 27 instruments on my first album, For You. My first single to hit the Hot 100 was "Soft and Wet", which peaked at #92 on November 25, 1978. My first successful single and first top 40 hit was "I Wanna Be Your Lover".


(buzzcode and answer, please)

[palmer7]

(buzzcode: 55)
*Doug buzzes in (55, 1st to respond)*
Doug?
Doug: Prince
That's right. The late Prince Rogers Nelson. (audience cheers)


Where's that $10 Money Card, Stacey?

[tmann3x]

Stacey:  Behind number 9.

[palmer7]

(lights in motion)





Greg: Doug, you can cement your lead a little more if you get that Money Card. The lights are locked into your buzzer. Good luck, and fire when ready. (a letter from A-I, please)

[dougmorrisontheair]

Come onnnnn, ten dollar money carrrrd, NOW! (hits buzzer)

D

[tmann3x]

[palmer7]

(he stops)


Ooh, and he stops at Wally's favorite number. Lucky 7. Burton, what have we got for an audience member and Make-a-Wish?

[tmann3x]