$ale of the Century [NBC]: Episode 46

[tmann3x]

Tori:  Behind number 8.

[palmer7]

(lights in motion)


Greg: Matt, needless to say, if you'd like even a chance of coming back tomorrow night, that Money Card would be a huge help. Good luck and you may fire when ready. (an unused letter from A-I, please)

[mringgenberg]

Come on $25 Money Card. NOW!!! (G)

[tmann3x]

[palmer7]

(he stops)


Uh uh. #3 is where you stop, and here's Pete Smith with your prize.

[tmann3x]

[palmer7]

(organ stinger)


Pete: (VO) $4,000 or spin again!


Greg: What that means, Matt, is that you can either take $4,000 cash now or spin again and try to hit the $15 or $25. What should he do, audience? He's got $25 now.


(audience shouts the obvious answer, but some say otherwise)


Mixed reactions there with the audience. Six of one, half dozen of the other. Your decision, Matt.

[mringgenberg]

Spin Again!

[tmann3x]

[mringgenberg]

Come on $25 Money Card! NOW!!! (A)

[tmann3x]

[palmer7]

(he stops)


Well, he got the $15!


(fanfare)
(camera flashes between the $15 and Matt)
(cheers and applause)




Matt: $40
Lenny: $50
John: $80



Matt, that brings your score up to $40, which means that you'll have four questions separating you from tying with John. Lenny, you're at $50. It's not a runaway, but it's pretty close. We'll go down to the wire with the Speed Round after this.


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

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


Greg: Hey. Welcome back. Before we begin with the Speed Round, I just want to remind you that during the Olympics, we're not going to be taping any new episodes. But of course, you know that we tape these shows weeks in advance, so we're moving new episodes of $ale to USA Network for the entire Olympics. That's new episodes of $ale every afternoon at 5:30/4:30 Central, right after The $40,000 Chain Reaction, on USA, for the entire time the Olympics are on. Check your local listings, and if you don't have USA.... you can still watch on NBC.com and On Demand.



Now, we finish up the game with the Speed Round. May I have 10 questions on the clock, please?


(ding)




Matt: $40
Lenny: $50
John: $80

[10]




The scores, Matt at $40, Lenny at $50, and John at $80. Four questions separate our players. Good luck to everyone, as we begin the Speed Round..... now!



1. What wine barrel contains 252 gallons?
2. What two-word poem is Samuel Taylor Coleridge best known for writing?
3. Who was the first major league baseball pitcher to throw a no-hitter while wearing eyeglasses?
4. Which is the most northerly African country through which the Greenwich meridian passes?
5. What musical featured the tune "I Could Have Danced All Night"?
6. Gunpowder, paper, and soy sauce were all invented in what country?
7. What US state includes the telephone area code 608?
8. According to Tommy Tutone, whose phone number was 867-5309?
9. In what European country is the headquarters for the World Health Organization?
10. How many sides does a nonagon have?


(buzzcodes and answers, please)

[palmer7]

1. What wine barrel contains 252 gallons?
(buzzcode: 36)
*John buzzes in (51)*
John?
John: Tun
Right!
(ding)



Matt: $40
Lenny: $50
John: $90

[9]


2. What two-word poem is Samuel Taylor Coleridge best known for writing?
(buzzcode: 69)
*Lenny buzzes in (33)*
Lenny?
Lenny: Kubla Khan
Right!
(ding)



Matt: $40
Lenny: $60
John: $90

[8]



3. Who was the first major league baseball pitcher to throw a no-hitter while wearing eyeglasses?
(buzzcode: 62)
*Lenny buzzes in (73)*
Lenny?
Lenny: Bill Dietrich
Yes!
(ding)



Matt: $40
Lenny: $70
John: $90

[7]


4. Which is the most northerly African country through which the Greenwich meridian passes?
(buzzcode: 55)
*John buzzes in (33)*
John?
John: Algeria
Correct.
(ding)



Matt: $40
Lenny: $70
John: $100

[6]



5. What musical featured the tune "I Could Have Danced All Night"?
(buzzcode: 75)
*John buzzes in (55)*
John?
John: My Fair Lady
Correct!
(ding)



Matt: $40
Lenny: $70
John: $110

[5]



6. Gunpowder, paper, and soy sauce were all invented in what country?
(buzzcode: 92)
*Lenny buzzes in (62)*
Lenny?
Lenny: China
Right!
(ding)



Matt: $40
Lenny: $70
John: $110

[4]


7. What US state includes the telephone area code 608?
(buzzcode: 30)
*Matt buzzes in (37)*
Matt?
Matt: California
(wrong)
Wisconsin.




Matt: $30
Lenny: $70
John: $110

[3]


8. According to Tommy Tutone, whose phone number was 867-5309?
(buzzcode: 64)
*John buzzes in (75)*
John?
John: Jenny
Yes.
(ding)



Matt: $30
Lenny: $70
John: $120

[2]



9. In what European country is the headquarters for the World Health Organization?
(buzzcode: 59)
*John buzzes in (32)*
John?
John: Switzerland
Correct!
(ding)



Matt: $30
Lenny: $70
John: $130

[1]



10. How many sides does a nonagon have?
(buzzcode: 37)
*Matt buzzes in (38)*
Matt?
Matt: Nine
Right!
(ding)



Matt: $40
Lenny: $70
John: $130

[0]


(time's up)

It makes no difference, John wins the game!


[WIN CUE]
[BGM MUSIC]


John, that was another incredible victory. You won by $60. Congratulations, we'll return to you in a minute.


Matt, Lenny..... you didn't have a chance to buy any Instant Bargains. And Matt, I'm particularly sorry for you. Maybe you should've taken the $4,000 when you had a chance. You still have the money in front of you, plus we'll have some prizes for you backstage, drinks after the show.... did you have a good time?

[redrangerdude]

I did. I knew most of the questions but John was way too fast on the buzzer. Congrats John.

[mringgenberg]

I did. Congrats John.

[Deleted]

You both did great, congrats to the both of you.

[palmer7]

And thanks for being here. Now, John Lopez, let's go shopping!


(John gets up and shakes both opponent's hands, then joins me over at the shopping area)
(cheers and applause)
(Let's Go Shopping! cue plays as the doors open and we enter)


I don't know why we still say that when we're not shopping anymore. Oh well. John, that was an excellent match. Your thoughts, sir?

[Deleted]

Another hard fought one, I'll say that much

[palmer7]

I'll say that much, too. By the way, I was drinking Vernors, not vermouth, at the after party. Vernors.


Now, John, you've won this!


(This prize appears against a spacey background)




Pete: (VO) John, take your mind to a galaxy far, far away with this musical starship. This heirloom music box crafted in Sainte-Croix, Switzerland by renowned horologists Reuge transports a listener beyond Earth's bounds with a suite of mellifluous movie themes. One of only 33 handmade by a one of the world’s master lutheries, the music box’s black-lacquered walnut base provides optimal resonance when receiving sound vibrations from the twin anodized aluminum wings. Furnished by Hammacher Schlemmer. This prize is valued at.....


$22,000


(audience cheers)


Greg: And that is a lovely prize. And you can take it home, if you'd like. However, win tomorrow night, and you could be calling a much different place home.



(Mitch, the mountain man, breathes in the fresh, morning air)





Pete: (VO) From the exquisite views at the North Gate to national park like natural amenities, you will be in awe of the beauty that the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina offer. This outstanding, 1.34-acre developer homesite has expansive mountain views that are sure to soothe the soul. This homesite has complete underground utilities including central water and sewer, electric, and fiber optic data lines for HDTV, phone, and broadband internet. Plus, we're including enough building material for a 2,500 square foot home, plus cash to make up the difference. Furnished by the Blue Ridge Mountain Club. This package is valued at....


$79,900


(audience cheers)


Greg: Ah yes, the Old North State. Beautiful views, central water and sewer, and fiber optic data lines. Now, John, should you win your fifth night, you'll be getting not one, but two Corvettes!


[WHERE'S THE WALRUS V2]

  

Pete: (VO) You'll find new roads in style with this duo of driving delights, his and hers Corvettes. For her, the Corvette Stingray Convertible 2LT with Z51 Performance Package, a perfect driving machine, born from brilliant engineering and precision performance. For him, the Z06 Convertible 2LZ, located at the intersection of Le Mans and the autobahn. Both cars come with 8-speed paddle transmission and both are legends. This pair is valued at...


$161,830


Plus on-road costs. Chevrolet. Find new roads. And befitting a champion and vehicle of this caliber, a pair of 18-carat gold diamond-studded keychains valued at $5,000 from Germani Jewelers and $ale of the Century.


(audience cheers)


Greg: Yes, sir. And should you win 4 more nights, you'll not only win all the prizes, but you'll get your personal cash jackpot and this!



(cash jackpot fanfare as the sign lowers)


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






(audience cheers)


Greg: That's worth quite a lot, I must say. Now, John.... you can leave now with your $22,000 starship, or you can come back tomorrow night and try for the mountain estate. We'll give you 10 seconds to think about it.



(drumroll)
(ding)


What's your decision?

[Deleted]

I know I'm probably making a big risk for returning, but I think we should move on to building my PCJ.

[palmer7]

He's coming back!

(horn fanfare plays as we shake on it, we walk over to the laptop question area as the 10-in-a-Row bed plays)


OK, then. You passed on the musical starship, we'll just save that and the trip to the Grand Cayman and the family trip to Disneyworks.



Prize Levels:
7: CASH JACKPOT + ALL PRIZES
6: ALL PRIZES
5: PAIR OF CORVETTES
4: NC MOUNTAIN ESTATE
[3: MUSICAL STARSHIP]
2: FAMILY TRIP TO DISNEY WORLD
1: TRIP TO GRAND CAYMAN



On tomorrow night's show, you'll be playing for the mountain estate valued at nearly $80,000.


Prize Levels:
7: CASH JACKPOT + ALL PRIZES
6: ALL PRIZES
5: PAIR OF CORVETTES
[4: NC MOUNTAIN ESTATE]
3: MUSICAL STARSHIP
2: FAMILY TRIP TO DISNEY WORLD
1: TRIP TO GRAND CAYMAN



PERSONAL CASH JACKPOT
$700,000


Your P-C-J is currently at $700,000. (audience cheers) And you can add another hundred-large to it by playing Ten-in-a-Row. And here's how. I will ask you 10 questions. All you have to do is give me as many correct answers as you can within 60 seconds. Each correct answer adds to your cash jackpot....




$100,000
$75,000
$50,000
$25,000
$15,000
$10,000
$7,500
$5,000
$2,500
$1,000
0




and if you give me 10 out of 10, then we'll add $100,000. (audience cheers) An incorrect answer will bump you down to $0, and a pass is also considered incorrect. You'll have three seconds to answer each of my questions. Now, are you ready to play?

[palmer7]

(John nods)

Ready to get to work. All right. Dim the lights, please. (the lights dim) 60 seconds on the clock. Your time begins..... now!


1. Which English sci-fi writer first conceived the idea of artificial communication satellites in 1945?
John: Arthur Clarke
Yes.
(ding)


$100,000
$75,000
$50,000
$25,000
$15,000
$10,000
$7,500
$5,000
$2,500
[$1,000]
0



2. Chicago is located on the shore of what lake?
John: Lake Michigan
Correct.
(ding)


$100,000
$75,000
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3. Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence?
John: John Hancock
Yes.
(ding)


$100,000
$75,000
$50,000
$25,000
$15,000
$10,000
$7,500
[$5,000]
$2,500
$1,000
0


4. What is the Mellon Arena also known as?
John: Civic Arena
Correct.
(ding)


$100,000
$75,000
$50,000
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$15,000
$10,000
[$7,500]
$5,000
$2,500
$1,000
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5. Which US state is nicknamed the "Wolverine State"?
John: Michigan
Yes.
(ding)


$100,000
$75,000
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$15,000
[$10,000]
$7,500
$5,000
$2,500
$1,000
0




6. What is the study of space called?
John: Astronomy
Yes.
(ding)


$100,000
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7. What letter accounts for one of every eight used in written English?
John: E
Correct.
(ding)


$100,000
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$1,000
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8. Which continent would you find Morocco in?
John: Africa
Right.
(ding)


$100,000
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9. What mountain is the tallest point in Pakistan?
John: K2
Yes.
(ding)


$100,000
[$75,000]
$50,000
$25,000
$15,000
$10,000
$7,500
$5,000
$2,500
$1,000
0



10. What beverage are Roy W. Allen and Frank Wright famous for?
John: Root Beer
You've got it!


(ding)


[$100,000]
$75,000
$50,000
$25,000
$15,000
$10,000
$7,500
$5,000
$2,500
$1,000
0



(lights come up, audience cheers)

[WIN CUE]


PERSONAL CASH JACKPOT
$800,000


(John and I fist bump)



Congratulations, John. Another $100,000 in your PCJ. Your concluding thoughts before we go?

[Deleted]

No, not really. Just gotta wait for the next episode, I guess. (laughs)

[palmer7]

Ha ha ha ha! You're right about that. Tomorrow night, we welcome in our new announcer. I'd like to thank Tori, her husband and Psy for coming tonight. So far, John Lopez has won, in three games, a very impressive total.


$77,056


$77,056 in cash and prizes! Two new challengers tomorrow. Until then, keep smiling, and bye for now! (I give the Dick Clark Salute)




[CLOSING THEME, CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]

















Greg: (VO, in post-production) Some departing contestants and members of our studio audience will receive....


A supply of auto parts from AC-Delco -- including spark plugs, oil and air filters. From AC-Delco, to tune up America.


A year's supply of M&M's. The candy that melts in your mouth -- not in your hand. M&M's from Mars.


Resentel's Escapade luggage collection. The fun and inexpensive escape from traditional luggage. Single-shell molding and contemporary design from Resentel.


Minolta's Maxim 5-SLR combines ease of use, creativity, and high performance from the originators of the auto-focus SLR system. Minolta, the essentials of imaging.


The Daniel Mink Bolero collection. Features 18-karat gold finish on stainless steel, accented by semi-precious stones. From Daniel Mink.


And delicious, all-natural Sue Bee Honey in a no-drip table server. Shake up a mealtime with Sue Bee honey.





Plus, all of our contestants and some members of our studio audience will receive a diamond stick pen from Germani Jewelers, and a copy of the $ale of the Century video game for the Nintendo WiiU. Furnished by Ubisoft.






























CLOUD9 LIVING




ROCK-OLA


HAMMACHER SCHLEMMER




ARMANI


SHERATON INCHEON HOTEL/UNITED VACATIONS



BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN CLUB



CHEVROLET MOTOR DIVISION
















UNILEVER NORTH AMERICA



AC-DELCO




MARS, INC.



RESENTEL


KONICA MINOLTA



DANIEL MINK CORPORATION



SIOUX HONEY ASSOCIATION



UBISOFT, INC.


GERMANI JEWELLERS























































Greg Palmer's Wardrobe Furnished by:
PRINCIPE BY MARZOTTO


















Tori Spelling's Wardrobe Furnished by:
GIORGIO, BEVERLY HILLS












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





Shoes by:
AQUILA
FRANCO BURRONE









$ALE OF THE CENTURY
GREG PALMER













Greg: (VO, in post-production) All prices are Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Value and are correct at the time of recording. $ale of the Century stars Greg Palmer. This program has been edited for broadcast. For Pete Smith, this is Greg Palmer speaking.







Executive Producers
JENNIFER MULLIN
ANDREW BROOKE
KAREN GREENE





Produced by
NICHOLAS J. BRANDT
KAREN BENTLEY





Co-Producer
STEVE MARSHALL





Associate Producers
ISAAC MAYO
JANET HOWE




Creative Consultants
GLENN RIDGE
TONY BARBER
ED PHILLIPS



Directed by
CRAIG COSTER


Sub Announcer
PETE SMITH











Taped at
SUNSET BRONSON STUDIOS
Hollywood, CA







International Distribution by
NEW WORLD INTERNATIONAL








Executive in Charge of Production
MICHAEL WHYTE