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

[asja2002]

Thank you to everyone at the show for having us back. It's been a lot of fun. Jon, enjoy all your prizes, To quote Bruce Forsyth, "Didnt he do well!"

[Deleted]

Jon, congratulations my friend. You deseved it. I am going to enjoy the pinball machine and the trip to London!

[palmer7]

Yes, he did do well, as did both of you. Thank you so much for playing. A nice hand for Steven Anderson and James Greek, everyone! (audience cheers)


But Jon Darrall is the champion of champions, and he's going to join me as we look at what he's won. Come on, Jon, let's go shopping!



(Jon passes by both players, shaking hands with everyone, as he and his mob join him)
(cheers and applause)
(Let's Go Shopping cue plays as the doors open and everyone walks inside)



What is this, the entire town of Greenville? Who are some of these other people with you?

[jmdarrall]

My parents couldn't make it, partly because my Mom couldn't keep a secret if she tried, but boy is she gonna be surprised! My cousin, Jonathan, and his fiancé are here from Atlanta, as are two of my friends, Brent and Breanne, from Atlanta. From Greenville, my friends Chris and Emily made it out to L.A. Thank you, guys!

[palmer7]

All right. Looks like it'll be up to me. (imitating a tour guide) Now now, everyone. Stay together. We wouldn't want you to get lost. (scattered laughter)

Now.... (clearing my throat) Jon, my boy. You are the champion of champions. And to commemorate your splendid victory, we have three prizes for you. First, so you may be well-traveled, this cruise around the world!

(the models and Stacey wave goodbye and throw confetti off this ship)


Johnny: (VO) Say "Bon Voyage" as you take this cruise around the world!









You and a guest will fly from Los Angeles to London, England, where you will spend six nights at The Langham London. Then, you'll travel to Southhampton where you'll board the decadent Queen Mary 2 for a 118-night World Voyage in a Queens Suite.




The majestic scenery of southern Africa and an extended acquaintance with Australia lie either side of the Indian Ocean, before the dazzling diversity of Asia illuminates your route towards Arabia, the Mediterranean and home again! All the while, you'll be treated like royalty. Then, you'll spend another six nights in London! Cunard will also give you each $1,500 to spend on board. We're also including $15,000 in cash for incidentals and airfare! Furnished by Cunard Cruises. And this vacation is worth....






$259,323


Greg: And second, so you may travel well, this luxury car!

[CAR CUE]






Johnny: (VO) Introducing the Porsche Panamera Turbo S Executive. The dream of a sports car, but without any compromise in terms of everyday driving. The refined 4.8-liter twin-turbo V8 engine delivers a heart-stopping 570 horsepower, going from 0 to 60 in just 3.7 seconds. We've also included a plethora of features to make this the ultimate force on the road. From Porsche! It's a prize worth.......


$218,160



Greg: And finally, a prize befitting a champion!


(cash jackpot fanfare as the sign lowers)


Johnny: (VO) A cash bonus of one MILLION dollars!





Greg: That's a total of....

$1,477,483


$1,477,483 in cash and prizes that you get just for winning the Tournament. Now, I have two opportunities for you. First, we will guarantee you a spot in the heats of the next Tournament of Champions, so you may defend your title. (audience cheers) And second.... you've already won a million, how'd you like to play Ten-in-a-Row for another million?

[jmdarrall]

Oh, man...I dunno...ah, who the H*ll am I kidding?! Let's give it a go!

[palmer7]

All right! (audience cheers) That's the spirit. First, we'll have to clear out your friends and family. Go on, go on. Shoo! Shoo!



(obvious edit, Jon and I are now at the Ten-In-a-Row area) 


Ah, that's better. Now, here's how the game works. Now, in the past, there was a money ladder. That is not the case here. I will ask you ten questions. If you give me 10 correct answers in a row, you will win an additional $1,000,000. However, if you give me an incorrect answer, pass, or fail to answer a question within three seconds, the game is over and you get no additional money. You'll have three seconds to answer each question. All right?






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Now, are you ready? (stand by, sending questions to you now)

[palmer7]

(Jon nods, the lights go down)


All right. Audience, shut up. Good luck to you, Jon. We wish you all the best. Here we go..... for $1,000,000.... your time starts.... now!



1. Which king was married to Eleanor of Aquitaine?
Jon: Henry V
(wrong)
(the audience and everyone in the studio groans loudly, the lights come back up)


Ugh...... Right Henry, wrong number. It was Henry the Second. (I throw the cards away) d***. I really wanted to see you go all the way. However, Jon.... (I put my arm around his shoulder) Jon, don't think of yourself as a failure. In fact, thanks to you, I think we're going to have our Christmas party after all. You did NBC a huge favor, my friend. Besides, it's only money. You already have a million from us.

[jmdarrall]

Yeah. You know what, I'm still very happy. Even if I had won 10-in-a-row, I would've donated that cash to charity.

[palmer7]

How do you like that, folks? What a player. He was going to give his extra million to charity. Which charity? 

[palmer7]

The reason I ask, is, we're going to make a $100,000 donation in your name.... now this is aside from everything else you've already won..... we're going to make a $100,000 donation in your name to the charity of your choice. So, which charity would you have given the million to?

[jmdarrall]

I would've split it evenly between the ASPCA and the Salvation Army.

[palmer7]

Ahhhhh, I see what you're doing there. Fine. The ASPCA and the Salvation Army will each get $50,000 in your name. Now, let's walk over here where your friends and family, and everyone is.


(we walk over to the car area, where the million dollar sign is already lowered)


And it looks like we've got a few celebrities joining us, Duran Duran, Elton John, Mark Ronson, Layla, Stacey, your challengers, the heat runners-up, everyone's here. Now, Jon.... you've won the tournament of tournaments. You're the champion of champions. And we have some gifts for you. First off, here are your plane and boat tickets in this folder for your cruise around the world. (I give those to him, and pull something out of my pocket) Here are the keys to your Porsche Panamera Turbo S Executive with a $5,000 diamond-plated keychain from Germani Jewelers. And here to present you with the check is the former $ale all-time money winner, Yolanda Stopar! (Yolanda presents Jon with a novelty check for $1,000,000)


Yolanda: Congratulations, Jon. All the best! (she kisses Jon on the cheek)


Greg: All right. Jon, we'll just factor in that $5,000 diamond-plated keychain in there and total everything up. Jon Darrall, you have set quite a few records on this show. You are the biggest money winner $ale of the Century has ever had anywhere in the world. No one ever in the history of this show has won as much as you have. You have also bumped off Curtis Warren as the 8th biggest money winner in American game show history. You, sir, have a grand total in cash and prizes of....



GRAND TOTAL:




$1,614,540 in cash and prizes!

(audience cheers)
(big win closing plays)
(balloons and confetti fall from the ceiling as Stacey passes out the flowers and the sparkling cider)



And now comes the bubbly and the flowers, and the confetti, and all that. Thanks for watching, regular play resumes on Monday. A special thanks to all our announcers for coming in. Have a great weekend, keep smiling, and bye for now! (I give the Dick Clark Salute)



(Stacey opens up the cider while more of the models pass out glasses and celebrate)



[CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]
















Johnny: (VO, pre-recorded audio) Some members of the studio audience will receive....


A trip to Hawaii at the Kona Surf. Set in tropical gardens surrounded by bay, ocean, and golf course. Located on Hawaii's Kona coast. Luxury rooms, dancing, and island entertainment. From the Kona Surf. And you'll fly from Los Angeles to Hawaii aboard Delta Air Lines, now flying to more places throughout the world. Delta. Climb higher.


Celebrate spring with delicious Royal gelatins and puddings. Perfect your favorite recipes. Tempt your family with Royal desserts.


A supply of Fla-Vor-Aid. Makes you glad you're thirsty. Regular or pre-sweetened with 100% NutriSweet. Assorted delicious flavors, one package makes two quarts. Fla-Vor-Aid.


Rich, thick Old Smokehouse barbecue sauce makes ribs, chicken and burgers taste sooooo good. Old Smokehouse barbecue sauce from Hormel, in regular, tangy, mesquite, and hot!



A week for two at the exclusive Los Tules hotel, tennis club, and resort condominium. Set on 64 acres of lush, tropical beachfront in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.


And Eureka's Mini Mite for between cleanings. Hand-held, rechargeable, cordless. An in-betweening vacuum from Eureka.








Plus, all of our contestants and audience members will receive a copy of our new $ale of the Century video game from Ubisoft, a diamond stick pen from Germani Jewelers, and $50 in Facebook credits.


































LONDON HILTON ON PARK LANE




HAMMACHER SCHLEMMER




GIORGIO ARMANI



CUNARD CRUISES



PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA


























KONA SURF/DELTA AIR LINES



THE JEL-SERT COMPANY



LOS TULES



HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION



ELECTROLUX




UBISOFT



GERMANI JEWELLERS



























In the event of the unavailability or price increase of any prize, producer reserves the right to substitute cash or prizes equivalent to the announced price of such prize.















PARTS OF SALE OF THE CENTURY NOT AFFECTING THE OUTCOME OF THE CONTEST HAVE BEEN EDITED





SOURCE INFORMATION FOR SOME QUESTIONS FURNISHED BY:

















Greg Palmer's Wardrobe Furnished by:
WILLIAM HUNT




















Stacey Wren's Wardrobe Furnished by:
STEVEN KHALIL













Some Models' Wardrobe Furnished by:
KEITH MATHESON
BLAZER
EXPOZAY
PERRY ELLIS INTERNATIONAL









Shoes by:
AQUILA
FRANCO BURRONE












$ALE OF THE CENTURY
GREG PALMER













Johnny: (VO) All prices are Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Value and are correct at the time of recording. This program has been edited for broadcast. $ale of the Century stars Greg Palmer. This is Johnny Gilbert speaking.






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ANDREW BROOKE
KAREN GREENE





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KAREN BENTLEY





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ED PHILLIPS



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LOIS CLARK
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based on a composition by
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