$ale of the Century [NBC]: Episode 46

[tmann3x]

Tori:  Behind number 2.

[palmer7]

(lights in motion)


Greg: John, you could really catapult into the lead even more than you have now. Good luck, and fire when ready. (a letter from A-I, please)

[Deleted]

Come on 10 dollars! (I)

[tmann3x]

[palmer7]

(he stops)


Oooh, he misses and goes to #9. Peter, what have we got for him?

[tmann3x]

[palmer7]

["Boogie Up"]





Pete: (VO) Congratulations, John. You've won a classic jukebox that commemorates the 60th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s first #1 hit, made by the company that gave Rock and Roll music its moniker. Updated for modern use, it has a 100-CD changer and a built-in 2,000-watt amplifier that delivers rich sound from the system’s five speakers. It's priced at $9,000; from Rock-Ola and Hammacher Schlemmer.

(audience cheers)


Greg: Yes, sir. That's a $9,000 jukebox. Believe me, that's all right. We'll be right back, folks.


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

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Burton Richardson: (VO) Closed captioning paid for in part by the following....

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



(the camera catches Tori and me "making out", I notice we're on, so I break away)


Greg: Oh, we're back. That was Dudley Moore, Dinah Shore, Roberta Shore, Eva Gabor, Magda Gabor, Zsa Zsa Gabor, and Johnny Depp in Ant-Man Becomes a Queen. (audience laughs) But first, back to the game.



Matt: $15
Lenny: $25
John: $50




Well, John leads by $25 over second place Lenny. Matt is at $15, and I'd like to remind everyone that if someone reaches a score of $0, Garagiola's Rule kicks in and everybody gets another $20. Back to this for all three of you.


1. What fort was built on Garden Key in the Dry Tortugas islands?
2. What anthem was originally named "The Defense of Fort McHenry"?
3. What river do the Holland Tunnel and Lincoln Tunnel pass beneath?
4. What game show host took his stage name from the college in his West Virginia hometown?\
5. What did retired Seattle dentist Barney Clark make headlines for receiving on December 2, 1982?


(buzzcodes and answers, please)

[palmer7]

1. What fort was built on Garden Key in the Dry Tortugas islands?
(buzzcode: 76)
*John buzzes in (11)*
John?
John: Fort Jefferson
Yes, sir. Up to $55.
(ding)


Matt: $15
Lenny: $25
John: $55


2. What anthem was originally named "The Defense of Fort McHenry"?
(buzzcode: 23)
*Lenny buzzes in (21)*
Lenny?
Lenny: Star Spangled Banner
The Star Spangled Banner is correct. Up to $30.
(ding)


Matt: $15
Lenny: $30
John: $55



3. What river do the Holland Tunnel and Lincoln Tunnel pass beneath?
(buzzcode: 19)
*John buzzes in (28)*
John?
John: Hudson River
That's right, and you go to $60.
(ding)


Matt: $15
Lenny: $30
John: $60


4. What game show host took his stage name from the college in his West Virginia hometown?
(buzzcode: 33)
*John buzzes in (34)*
John?
John: Peter Marshall
Yes, sir. Believe it or not, he was named Ralph Pierre LaCock.
(ding)


Matt: $15
Lenny: $30
John: $65




Oh, can't you hear it now? "And here's the master of The Hollywood Squares, Ralph LaCock!" (audience laughs) Just think of what it could've done to Paul Lynde. (Audience laughs some more)

5. What did retired Seattle dentist Barney Clark make headlines for receiving on December 2, 1982?
(buzzcode: 27)
*Lenny buzzes in (38)*
Lenny?
Lenny: the first permanent artificial heart
He survived 112 days with the device, you're correct.
(ding)


Matt: $15
Lenny: $35
John: $65



[INSTANT BARGAIN]


Well, John, you're up to a $30 lead, and..... oh no.... we just did this last week, and now she wants us to do it again. Oh, Jennifer, what am I going to do with you? Here is the $ale of the Century Look of the Week. Let's this over with.

["Cat Walk"]



Tori: Oh, this is definitely something I could get behind. Now, this man is wearing a silk shirt with a fresh style, handmade in pure silk. This comfortable regular fit piece features a pointed collar and a vertical bib-front covering the asymmetric buttoning. On top of that, he's wearing a single-breasted Upton jacket in a melange basket weave. This slim-fitting, completely deconstructed two-button jacket features notched lapels, two pockets and a breast pocket. Plus, we're including $310 in Emporio Armani boxers and briefs, and $500 in cash for the trousers! Furnished by Armani. And this look is normally priced at...


$4,700


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


$11


(audience cheers as I join the man from Armani)


Greg: Ladies and gentlemen, the man from Armani is none other than Mr. Tori Spelling, Dean McDermott. (audience cheers) I understand you just finished a series on Chiller.


Dean: Yes, I did. It's called Slasher, and in it, I play a police captain who keeps a woman as a concubine.


Greg: Oh, that's terrible. Kids, ask your parents what a concubine is during the break. It's great to have you here. John, how'd you like to look like a couple of thousand dollars?

[Deleted]

I'm not big with formal wear or Armani for that matter.

[palmer7]

Neither am I, but there are some people in America who can only dream of wearing this stuff. You could be a shining beacon on the hill to the rest of America! Now, John, it includes a two-button jacket, a silk shirt, $310 in underwear, and $500 in cash. I'd throw in another $800 cash myself. That's $5,500 in clothes and cash and you'd still have a $19 lead! Plus if you don't buy, Jennifer might make us do it tomorrow. $5,500 in cash and clothing, and you'd still have a $19 lead. Going once.... going twice..... (audience shouts suggestions)

[Deleted]

Sorry.

[palmer7]

He does not want to buy. No sale. (I walk back to my lectern) You're killing me, Jen....



Thanks again for dropping by, Dean. You can keep the clothes, I guess. Back to the questions.


1. What disease is the focus of oncology?
2. Which poisonous concoction was Socrates given to drink to carry out his death sentence?
3. The "Pentagon Papers" contained secret government information about what?


(buzzcodes and answers, please)

[palmer7]

1. What disease is the focus of oncology?
(buzzcode: 56)
*John buzzes in (21)*
John?
John: Cancer
That's correct. Moving to $70.
(ding)


Matt: $15
Lenny: $35
John: $70


2. Which poisonous concoction was Socrates given to drink to carry out his death sentence?
(buzzcode: 15)
*Matt buzzes in (23)*
Matt?
Matt: Hemlock
Yes, sir, and you move back up to $20. (audience cheers)
(ding)


Matt: $20
Lenny: $35
John: $70


3. The "Pentagon Papers" contained secret government information about what?
(buzzcode: 58)
*John buzzes in (38)*
John?
John: Vietnam


(question mark appears on lectern) More information, please.

[Deleted]

The Vietnam War?

[palmer7]

(ding)
That's what we wanted. You're right.



Matt: $20
Lenny: $35
John: $75


[FAME GAME]


Before we start with the second Fame Game, Matt, check your buzzer.


*Matt buzzes in*


And Lenny?


*Lenny buzzes in*


They work. Of course, we had you check your buzzers before I walked through those doors, but now's a good a time as any. Clear both buzzers, please. (pause) Thank you. Now, looking for a famous thing.


I am a cookie, first developed and produced by the National Biscuit Company in 1912. I was launched as an imitation of the Hydrox cookie manufactured by Sunshine company, introduced four years prior. My modern-day design was developed in 1952 by William A. Turnier. In the early 1990s, health concerns prompted my company to replace the lard in the filling with partially hydrogenated vegetable oil. I am popular with certain dietary restrictions, like vegans, because the cream inside the cookie is not made from any animal products, however, there is a risk of cross-contamination from other dairy-containing products made in the same production areas. I have also been used as a derogatory reference to a black person who is perceived or judged to act in a "white manner."


(buzzcode and answer, please)

[palmer7]

(buzzcode: 50)
*Lenny buzzes in (48)*
Lenny?
Lenny: oreos
That's right! (audience cheers)


Lenny has a chance to cut into John's lead. Where's the $15, Tori?

[tmann3x]

Tori:  Behind number 6.

[palmer7]

(lights in motion)


Greg: You can really help your game here with a Money Card hit. Good luck, and fire when ready. (an unused letter from A-I, please)

[redrangerdude]

Come on! MONEY CARD! MONEY CARD! NO WHAMMIES! STOP! (F)

[tmann3x]

[palmer7]

(he stops)


STOP AT 10 BUCKS!



(fanfare)
(camera flashes between the $10 space and Lenny)
(Cheers and applause)


And we've had to slow those camera flashes down in order to keep the Epilepsy Foundation of America happy. Lenny, we add the $10 to your score....



Matt: $20
Lenny: $45
John: $75



And you now only trail John by $30. I would say something here, but then I'd be under federal investigation. We'll be back.


(main theme to commercial)
(uproar)
(fade to commercial)

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


During the break, I told the audience what I would've said, and half the people in the audience applauded. The other half booed, and I think I got a death threat. But don't worry folks..... (I pull out a Walther PPK/E from my lectern) I'm packing heat!


(I put the gun away)



Matt: $20
Lenny: $45
John: $75



The score is Matt at $20, Lenny is at $45, and John is at $75. Nobody's bought any instant bargains. Hmmm..... here we go.



1. In 1995, who became the first Republican Speaker of the House in 40 years?
2. Anthracite and bituminous are two types of what mineral?
3. What was Sunday, January 30th 1972, generally remembered as in Ireland?
4. What Irish band had a hit set in January 30th, 1972?
5. Give me the next question found in this Selena Gomez hit.




Can't keep my hands to myself
My hands to myself
Can't keep my hands to myself
My hands to myself


Can't keep my hands to myself
I want it all, no, nothing else
Can't keep my hands to myself
Give me your all and nothing else
Oh, I, I want it all
I want it all
I want it all, ooh

Can't keep my hands to myself


(buzzcodes and answers, please)

[palmer7]

1. In 1995, who became the first Republican Speaker of the House in 40 years?
(buzzcode: 62)
*Lenny buzzes in (62)*
Lenny?
Lenny: Newt Gingwich
(wrong)
Judges can't accept that, but it's a very good Elmer Fudd impression. (audience chuckles) Newt Gingrich.



Matt: $20
Lenny: $40
John: $75




2. Anthracite and bituminous are two types of what mineral?
(buzzcode: 3)
*John buzzes in (27)*
John?
John: Coal
(in an Elmer Fudd impression) Coal is wight, (normal) er, right. (audience snickers)
(ding)


Matt: $20
Lenny: $40
John: $80



3. What was Sunday, January 30th 1972, generally remembered as in Ireland?
(buzzcode: 48)
*John buzzes in (33)*
John?
John: Bloody Sunday
You're bloody right.
(ding)


Matt: $20
Lenny: $40
John: $85


4. What Irish band had a hit set in January 30th, 1972?
(buzzcode: 49)
*Matt buzzes in (55)*
Matt?
Matt: U2
And Matt goes to $25!
(ding)


Matt: $25
Lenny: $40
John: $85



(audience cheers)


5. Give me the next question found in this Selena Gomez hit.




Can't keep my hands to myself
My hands to myself
Can't keep my hands to myself
My hands to myself


Can't keep my hands to myself
I want it all, no, nothing else
Can't keep my hands to myself
Give me your all and nothing else
Oh, I, I want it all
I want it all
I want it all, ooh

Can't keep my hands to myself



(buzzcode: 37)
*Lenny buzzes in (34)*
Lenny: "I mean I could but why would I want to?"
You're right!
(ding)


Matt: $25
Lenny: $45
John: $85



[CASHCARD]

CashCard time. John, we need to talk. You have a $40 lead. You haven't bought anything all day. And so, to help me, we've enlisted Psy!



(we find Psy, along with most of the models and Tori, doing the "arrogant dance" as "Gentleman"'s instrumental plays)




Tori: You know, this beat is so catchy. John, you can go Gangnam Style on your trip to Seoul, South Korea. We'll fly you and a guest first class from Los Angeles to Seoul, South Korea for a stay at the Sheraton Incheon Hotel, Korea's first fully non-smoking hotel certified by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. The Sheraton Incheon Hotel.







Plus, we're including a walking tour of the city designed to introduce the core attractions of Seoul from a historical point of view and a trip to Gangnam Underground Shopping Arcade, plus 2000 MileagePlus bonus points and $1,500 cash. Furnished by United Vacations. This trip is normally priced at.....




$13,482


(audience cheers as I join Psy and the others in this dance)



Greg: So, Psy, how long do you keep this up?


Psy: I don't know. (audience chuckles)


Greg: (turning back to John) And the CashCard tonight is worth $25,000! (audience cheers) So, John..... you have a $40 lead. Have you ever been to Korea?

[Deleted]

My father's been stationed there before, but no I haven't, but I'll be going for the Cashcard.

[palmer7]

(John hits his buzzer, the models stop dancing, leaving Tori at the CashCard machine, Psy, and me still dancing)

Fantastic!


Matt: $25
Lenny: $45
John: $70



Aww come on, guys. You're not in this for the long haul. Which suit do you want?

[Deleted]

Let's go for Clubs.

[palmer7]

(Tori selects the Clubs icon)

All right. Good luck, John. For $25,000, what is behind clubs?


(Tori presses the button, and the reels spin)

(audience cheers)


Greg: Well now, you're going to Seoul, my man!


Psy: $ale Prize Gangnam Style!


(I immediately switch over to the "Gangnam Style" dance, which is a bit harder) Greg: Why am I doing this? (audience laughs) Psy, thanks for coming. I don't think any of us can take much more. (I "Gangnam Style" back to my lectern, then stop) Whew..... Psy, everyone! (audience cheers as Psy walks out) He's got a new album that was released last December. Chiljip Psy-da. Everyone's getting a copy of it. (mixed reactions from audience) John, you're going to Seoul. Who knows what you'll see people do there. Your thoughts, sir?

[Deleted]

Well, I'm excited, that much I'll say. Just don't expect me to break out in any Psy-esque dance.

[palmer7]

I would not expect that from you in a million years, John. Believe me. Back to the questions.


1. Into which bay does the Golden Gate Strait lead?
2. What product that takes its name from a farm animal is a step along the way from iron ore to cast iron?
3. What three words did George Bush say after "read my lips" in 1988?


(buzzcodes and answers, please)

[palmer7]

1. Into which bay does the Golden Gate Strait lead?
(buzzcode: 11)
*John buzzes in (39)*
John?
John: San Francisco Bay
And that's where 73 men sailed up from. You're right.
(ding)



Matt: $25
Lenny: $45
John: $75


2. What product that takes its name from a farm animal is a step along the way from iron ore to cast iron?
(buzzcode: 11)
*John buzzes in (18)*
John?
John: Pig Iron
Yes, sir. Up to $80.
(ding)



Matt: $25
Lenny: $45
John: $80


3. What three words did George Bush say after "read my lips" in 1988?
(buzzcode: 10)
*Lenny buzzes in (32)*
Lenny?
Lenny: "No new taxes"
But Bush had to raise them anyway. Right you are.
(ding)



Matt: $25
Lenny: $50
John: $80




[FAME GAME]



Matt and Lenny.... I know you two are having a great time, but there's a $25 Money Card going up on the board...... and you guys need it. (audience chuckles) John, you could use that $25 as well. Good luck, again, to all three of you. Famous person we're looking for.


I was born in Westfield, NJ on February 13, 1931. At one point, I was a drummer, playing with a band during my summer vacations. I began attending Duke University in 1949, where I immediately joined a Dixieland band and played clubs on the weekends. My interest in music led me to pursue a career as a disc jockey. By 1960, I would be an announcer in Albany, an anchorman in West Palm Beach, and a program director in San Diego. I finally made my way to Los Angeles in 1963, acting as an announcer for KHJ-AM. I found myself involved in the year's biggest story not long after I arrived, being dispatched to Dallas to cover the assassination of President Kennedy. While covering the story, I was present at Jack Ruby’s shooting of Lee Harvey Oswald, and in fact, was interviewed by the NBC national correspondent on that network’s coverage of the incident. I also guest-starred on shows like Petticoat Junction, That Girl, and I Dream of Jeannie. Later, I would guest host for Monty Hall on Let's Make a Deal, and I blew it. (I would redeem myself there in the 80s.) I later ended up playing straight man to Bobby Darin and hosted two pilots for Chuck Barris, Says Who? and Cop-Out!.


(buzzcode and answer, please)

[palmer7]

(buzzcode: 26)
*Matt buzzes in (16)*
Matt?
Matt: Geoff Edwards
Right you are! (audience cheers)



Where's that $25, Tori?