$ale of the Century [NBC]: Episode 45 [TOC Final: Part 2]

[palmer7]

$20 separates all three players, with Jon at $95, James at $90, and Steven at $75. I need all three players to check in, please.

[Deleted]

Checking in!

[asja2002]

Ready!

[jmdarrall]

I'm ready! Good luck, gentlemen!

[asja2002]

Same to you both

[Deleted]

Same to you two as well!

[palmer7]

(from an On Demand Recording)


(we find Greg at his lectern wearing casual clothes)


Greg: Hi, there. This is an On Demand recording. That means Fast Forward and other remote functionality may be inactive or turned off during the playing of this presentation. In other words, you can't fast forward. I know, I do it, too. Don't worry, I'll try to make it worth your while. It doesn't have to be all commercials. Sometimes having a captive audience is fun.

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(We get a shot of the darkened main set as the audience murmurs amongst themselves. Three boxes, each one containing the face of a contestant, appear in a line in the center.)


Johnny Gilbert: (VO) In less than 22 minutes, one of these three people will win....



(the car reveals itself)




This Porsche Panamera Turbo S Executive, a cruise around the world, and $1,000,000 in cash in Game 2 of......

(The logo whooshes in....)







(The logo breaks as the stage lights up and the Jeopardy! tournament theme plays. The three contestants are escorted to their seats.)



Now entering the studio for the deciding game are our three finalists. A test prep instructor from Greenville, South Carolina; Jon Darrall, whose total yesterday was $95. A balloon decor consultant from Plymouth, Massachusetts; Steven Anderson, whose total after one game was $75. And an aspiring broadcaster from Elba, Alabama; James Greek. His total yesterday was $90.



And now, here is the host of the $ale, Greg Palmer!





(I walk out from the doors to my lectern, cheers and applause)



Greg: Thank you. Thank you very much, and thank you, Johnny Gilbert. Welcome to part 2 of this two-game final. At the end of this match, one of these people will leave with $50,000. One of these people will leave with $100,000. And the winner of this two-game match will win almost $1.5 million in cash and prizes and the opportunity to win even more. But first, say hello to Stacey Wren!


(audience cheers as Stacey enters, we embrace)


Stacey: G'day, Greg.


Greg: Hiya, Stace. Wow. What's the occasion?


Stacey: This is my "big money" dress. I only wear this when we give out big money, like tonight.



Greg: And give out big money we will. Now, let's say hello to our three players. We'll start with James. Hiya, James. (audience cheers) Now, last night, it was a nailbiter as it came down to a tie between you and Jon. And of course, Jon won that one, which is why he's $5 ahead. Anything you'd like to say before we begin?

[Deleted]

Jon, Steven, YOU'RE GOING DOWN!

[palmer7]

(audience goes into a sudden burst of cheering)


Fantastic! The gloves come off and the gauntlet is thrown. Fantastic. Steven, have you anything to counter that?

[asja2002]

I hate to burst your balloon, but I stand a fairly decent shot.

[palmer7]

Indeed you do. Only $20 behind Jon, who is seated in the champion's position. Uh, Jon, you want to say something?

[jmdarrall]

James, Steven...I may have been nice to you in the Green Room, but this is where it all goes down. You're going to be put to the ultimate test with me!

[palmer7]

Something tells me I should've had Tim Rice and those two guys from ABBA write a musical about this show. Stacey, you have the honors. 



Stacey: $20 starting money. Good luck. (she exits)

(the board initializes)


James: $20
Steven: $20
Jon: $20



Greg: OK. Just a reminder, this is new starting money. We'll add your scores after the Speed Round to last night's scores and we'll see who wins. Good luck to everyone, Round 1.


1. Who won Pulitzers for his plays A Delicate Balance, Seascape, and Three Tall Women?
2. How many ounces are there in a pound?
3. In the James Bond film, What is Goldfinger’s first name?
4. What Internet portal was sued for copyright infringement in 2000 by the star of Young Einstein?
5. Which literary work's title character is named Edmond Dantes?


(buzzcodes and answers, please)

[palmer7]

1. Who won Pulitzers for his plays A Delicate Balance, Seascape, and Three Tall Women?
(buzzcode: 6)
*James buzzes in (56)*
James?
James: Edward Albee
And believe it or not, the three tall women are all the same woman. You're right, and you draw first blood.
(ding)


James: $25
Steven: $20
Jon: $20


2. How many ounces are there in a pound?
(buzzcode: 27)
*James buzzes in (16)*
James?
James: 16
That's right, you go to $30.
(ding)


James: $30
Steven: $20
Jon: $20



3. In the James Bond film, what is Goldfinger’s first name?
(buzzcode: 14)
*Jon buzzes in (51)*
Jon?
Jon: Auric
That's correct, you go to $25.
(ding)


James: $30
Steven: $20
Jon: $25



4. What Internet portal was sued for copyright infringement in 2000 by the star of Young Einstein?
(buzzcode: 26)
*James buzzes in (35)*
James?
James: Yahoo
Right, and you go to $35.
(ding)


James: $35
Steven: $20
Jon: $25


5. Which literary work's title character is named Edmond Dantes?
(buzzcode: 11)
*Steven buzzes in (9)*
Steven?
Steven: The Count of Monte Cristo
That's exactly who it is, and you go to $25.
(ding)


James: $35
Steven: $25
Jon: $25



[INSTANT BARGAIN]



Instant Bargain time. James, you have a $10 lead over Steven and Jon. How'd you like this?


(Stacey salutes two Queen's Guards, actually Mitch and Kelly, standing firmly outside a gate)





Stacey: James, get a taste for the royal life in London. You and a guest will fly round-trip from Los Angeles to London, where you'll stay at the London Hilton on Park Lane, a luxury 5-star superior hotel offering stylish accommodation in the heart of London. It boasts a Michelin-starred restaurant, spa health club and an excellent location on the elegant Park Lane, overlooking Hyde Park. The London Hilton on Park Lane.





Plus take a tour of Windsor, Bath, and Stonehenge. We're also including a rental car and $3,500 in cash for souvenirs and incidentals. This trip is normally priced at....



$12,005


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


$6


(audience cheers as I walk over to the Queen's guard)


Greg: We won the Revolutionary War. Ha ha ha! (guard says as silent as a statue) Hmmm.... oh well. James, you lost out on a trip to Switzerland last night. How'd you like to buy this trip to London?

[Deleted]

I'd lobe to watch the game shows out there!

[Deleted]

*love

[palmer7]

Oh, so would I. Especially since they don't have $ale over there. Unfortunately, you won't find Bruce Forsyth on any of those shows at this point. Shame, too. I like Brucie. Anyway, you'd still have a $4 lead if you bought. I'd throw in another $495 in cash to make it an even $12,500. And you'd still have a $4 lead. $6 going once..... $6 going twice..... $6 going three times.....

[Deleted]

Buzz!

[jmdarrall]

(Smiling at the purchase)

Yes, James.....a fine purchase, indeed.

[palmer7]

...and sold at that price! (audience cheers, the Queen's guard perks up and has a smile on their faces, I walk back to my lectern)




James: $29
Steven: $25
Jon: $25



We take the $6 off your score, you're now at $29, $4 ahead of both Steven and Jon. Back with this.


1. Hellas is the local name for which country?
2. What type of plane was the B-29 Superfortress?
3. What country's name is the local pronunciation of the name of its British discoverer, Thomas Gilbert?


(buzzcodes and answers, please)

[palmer7]

1. Hellas is the local name for which country?
(buzzcode: 10)
*Jon buzzes in (41)*
Jon?
Jon: Greece
And Greece is the word, is the word, is the word, is the word. You're right.
(ding)


James: $29
Steven: $25
Jon: $30


2. What type of plane was the B-29 Superfortress?
(buzzcode: 21)
*James buzzes in (29)*
James?
James: Boeing
(wrong)
Ohhhhhh no....... (audience chuckles) We're not getting into this again, James. I asked for the type, not who made it. It's a bomber. You lose $5.


James: $24
Steven: $25
Jon: $30



3. What country's name is the local pronunciation of the name of its British discoverer, Thomas Gilbert?
(buzzcode: 82)
*Jon buzzes in (58)*
Jon?
Jon: Kiribati, formerly known as the Gilbert Islands
Showoff. You're right.
(ding)


James: $24
Steven: $25
Jon: $35



[FAME GAME]



James, that was an excellent purchase you made earlier. Now, Jon's in the lead by $11. But, we're putting a $10 Money Card on the board. Famous person.



I was born on January 17, 1942, in Louisville, Kentucky. I was named for both my father and a 19th-century Republican politician and staunch abolitionist. I was first directed toward my claim to fame by Louisville police officer Joe E. Martin, who encountered the 12-year-old me fuming over a thief taking my bicycle. I was eventually trained by boxing cutman Chuck Bodak. I won six Kentucky Golden Gloves titles, two national Golden Gloves titles, an Amateur Athletic Union national title, and the Light Heavyweight gold medal in the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. According to my autobiography, I threw my gold medal into the Ohio River after a friend and I were refused service at a "whites-only" restaurant and fought with a white gang. I received a replacement medal at a basketball intermission during the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, where I lit the torch to start the games.


(buzzcode and answer, please)

[palmer7]

(buzzcode: 77)
*James buzzes in (74)*
James?
James: Muhammad Ali


That's exactly correct. (audience cheers)


A chance to redeem yourself. Where's the $10, Stacey?

[tmann3x]

Stacey:  The $10 is in number 4.

[palmer7]

(lights in motion)


Greg: James, you could make things a lot closer than they are if you hit that $10. Good luck, and you may fire when ready. (a letter from A-I, please)

[Deleted]

A! Come on....$10!

[tmann3x]

[palmer7]

(he stops)



And he misses, goes to #2. Mr. Gilbert has this prize for you. John, what is it?

[tmann3x]

[palmer7]

["Speed Speed Speed"]





Johnny: (VO) It's a pinball machine. A collective effort of the pinball industry’s most creative talents, this machine—the first wide-body pinball machine made in 19 years—reproduces the colors, icons, movements, and sounds of The Wizard of Oz in stunning, brilliant detail while providing enthralling gameplay. Furnished by Hammacher Schlemmer.


(audience cheers)


Greg: That pinball table is worth a whopping $9,500. (audience cheers loudly) Boy, are you cleaning up today. What is that, $22,000 exactly in the first segment? You've made $22,000 in the first segment! Wow! Johnny, you may not get paid tonight.

(shot of Johnny, in mock outrage)

Johnny: What are you talking about? I did a Jeopardy! intro for you. I better get paid.

(audience laughs)


Greg: He'll get paid, all right. It's sweeps week, even I'm getting paid. We'll be right back.

(main theme to commercial)
(cheers and applause)
(fade to commercial)

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Announcer: (VO) This MusicBreak is brought to you by Lufthansa, a member of the Star Alliance.



["Love Yourself"
Written by Ed Sheeran, Benjamin Levin, and Justin Bieber
Arranged by Lee Musiker
Produced by Danny Bennett]


(We fade in to the shopping area to find Johnny Gilbert with a band behind him. He stands behind an old-fashioned ribbon mic. The sound is swing, and this #1 hit is about to be rearranged to fit him. He's there snapping his fingers in time, having a good time. This arrangement was produced by Danny Bennett, son of Tony Bennett.)


Johnny:

For all the times that you rain on my parade
And all the clubs you get in using my name
You think you broke my heart, oh girl for goodness' sake
You think I'm crying on my own. Well, I'm not.

And I didn't want to write a song
'Cause I didn't want anyone thinking I still care. I don't,
But you still call my number.
And, baby, I am moving on
And I think you should be something I don't wanna hold back,
Maybe you should know that

My mama doesn't like you and she likes everyone
And I never like to admit that I was wrong
And I've been so caught up in my job,
Didn't see what's going on
But now I know,
I'm better sleeping on my own

'Cause if you like the way you look that much
Oh, baby, you should go and love yourself
And if you think that I'm still holdin' on to somethin'
You should go and love yourself

And when you told me that you hated my friends
The only problem was with you and not them
And every time you told me my opinion was wrong
And tried to make me forget where I came from

And I didn't want to write a song
'Cause I didn't want anyone thinking I still care. I don't,
But you still call my number.
And, baby, I am moving on
And I think you should be something I don't wanna hold back,
Maybe you should know that

My mama doesn't like you and she likes everyone
And I never like to admit that I was wrong
And I've been so caught up in my job,
Didn't see what's going on
But now I know,
I'm better sleeping on my own

'Cause if you like the way you look that much
Oh, baby, you should go and love yourself
And if you think that I'm still holdin' on to somethin'
You should go and love yourself

For all the times that you made me feel small
I fell in love. Now I feel nothin' at all
And never felt so low when I was vulnerable
Was I a fool to let you break down my walls?

'Cause if you like the way you look that much
Oh, baby, you should go and love yourself
And if you think that I'm still holdin' on to somethin'
You should go and love yourself

'Cause if you like the way you look that much
Oh, baby, you should go and love yourself
And if you think (you think) that I'm (that I'm) still holdin' on (holdin' on) to somethin'
You should go and love yourself






(will wait for James to come back from his vacation)

[palmer7]

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


Greg: And we're back with round 2.



James: $24
Steven: $25
Jon: $35



James trails by $11 but did pick up a pinball machine. Jon has the lead with $35. Back with this for all three of you.


1. What future celebrity made an appearance as Kyra in The Sixth Sense?
2. Which Major League hitter drove in the most runs in a single season between 1980-89?
3. What is October's birthstone?
4. What is a male cat if a female is a queen?
5. Clams and snails are part of what phylum or biological classification?



(buzzcodes and answers, please)