$ALE OF THE CENTURY [NBC/USA]: Episode 48

[palmer7]

1. Doug Llewelyn returns to his post as court reporter this year on what popular courtroom show?
(buzzcode: 24)
*Lenny buzzes in (38)*
Lenny?
Lenny: The People's Court
That's right, and you go to $60.
(ding)


Sam: $20
Lenny: $60
Ian: $35


That show used to rerun on USA, too. I wonder why it doesn't. (someone says something off-mic) Too many episodes of Law and Order: SVU, she said. Ha ha. And you get $5 for that.


2. What US president was fatally shot in 1881?
(buzzcode: 53)
*Ian buzzes in (43)*
Ian?
Ian: James A. Garfield
That's right, you go to $40.
(ding)


Sam: $20
Lenny: $60
Ian: $40


3. Which two Spice Girls shared the same first name?
(buzzcode: 58)
*Sam buzzes in (45)*
Sam?
Sam: Melanie Chisholm and Melanie Brown
We'll take it! Sporty and Scary Spice, and Sam is back on the board!
(ding)


Sam: $25
Lenny: $60
Ian: $40




[FAME GAME]


Sam..... Sam, what can I say? You need a Money Card desperately. You could stand one yourself, Ian. We've got the $25 going up there. Famous person.



I was born September 2, 1950, in Los Angeles County, California. I matriculated to the University of California, Santa Barbara, where I graduated with a B.A. in political science in 1972, then attended the University of Chicago Law School and graduated with a J.D. in 1975. I was an active attorney in the state of California from December 18, 1975, until January 1, 1996. I used the fame from my public debates on California Proposition 13 in 1978 to go into print and television. My television career rose to prominence from my coverage of the O. J. Simpson murder case where I was regularly on-camera. I am best known, however, for my 25-plus years on a very popular courtroom show, which later led me to launch my own celebrity news website with Time Warner in 2005, where I am managing editor. I have won nine Emmys, and have been named to Out magazine's "Power 50" list as one of the most influential voices in LGBT America.


(buzzcode and answer, please)

[palmer7]

(buzzcode: 18)
*Ian buzzes in (41, 1st to respond)*
Ian?
Ian: Harvey Levin
One of the men behind TMZ, you're right! (shot of disappointed Sam)


Sarah, where's that $25?

[tmann3x]

Sarah:  Behind number 8.

[palmer7]

(lights in motion)


Greg: Ian, you could take the lead by $5 if you hit that $25. Good luck, and fire when ready! (an unused letter from A-I, please)

[Deleted]

Okily dokily! 25! 25! 25! 25! Annnnnnnd... stop!!! (B)

[tmann3x]

[Deleted]

All right! Now we're talking!

[palmer7]

(he stops)


You got it!

(fanfare)
(the camera flashes between the $25 and Ian's face)
(cheers and applause)




Sam: $25
Lenny: $60
Ian: $65



You called your own shot! You wanted that $25 and you got it! We add that to your score, and you're in the lead by $5. Sam...... hang in there, you may come from behind. $100 is still in play as the Speed Round is next, in two-and-two, naturally.


(main theme to commercial)
(cheers and applause)
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Curt Chaplin: (VO) Closed captioning paid for in part by the following...

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Greg: OK, we just finished the Free Hat portion of the intershow, now we get serious. The Speed Round. May I have 10 questions on the clock, please?

(ding)


Sam: $25
Lenny: $60
Ian: $65

[10]




The scores are Ian at $65, Lenny at $60, and Sam at $25. There's a lot of money still in play, time to hustle! Good luck as we start the Speed Round... now!


1. Erle Stanley Gardner created what famous fictional lawyer?
2. Which Egyptian queen was married to pharaoh Akhenaten?
3. Dodoma is the capital of which country?
4. What is the name of Drew Barrymore's character in the 1982 movie E.T. the Extra Terrestrial?
5. In what US state would you find Fort Wayne?
6. What instrument was played by jazz musician Jack Teagarden?
7. Of the seven colors of the rainbow which is the middle one?
8. Poutine consists of gravy and cheese curds on top of what?
9. How many people dance a "pas de deux"?
10. What's the common household name for diluted acetic acid?


(buzzcodes and answers, please)

[palmer7]

1. Erle Stanley Gardner created what famous fictional lawyer?
(buzzcode: 20)
*Sam buzzes in (34)*
Sam?
Sam: Perry Mason
Right!
(ding)


Sam: $35
Lenny: $60
Ian: $65

[9]


2. Which Egyptian queen was married to pharaoh Akhenaten?
(buzzcode: 9)
*Lenny buzzes in (55)*
Lenny?
Lenny: Nefertiti
Right!
(ding)


Sam: $35
Lenny: $70
Ian: $65

[8]


3. Dodoma is the capital of which country?
(buzzcode: 13)
*Ian buzzes in (35)*
Ian?
Ian: Tanzania
Correct!
(ding)


Sam: $35
Lenny: $70
Ian: $75

[7]



4. What is the name of Drew Barrymore's character in the 1982 movie E.T. the Extra Terrestrial?
(buzzcode: 32)
*Ian buzzes in (22)*
Ian?
Ian: Gertie
Yes.
(ding)


Sam: $35
Lenny: $70
Ian: $85

[6]


5. In what US state would you find Fort Wayne?
(buzzcode: 27)
*Ian buzzes in (14)*
Ian?
Ian: Indiana
Right!
(ding)


Sam: $35
Lenny: $70
Ian: $95

[5]


6. What instrument was played by jazz musician Jack Teagarden?
(buzzcode: 29)
*Sam buzzes in (34)*
Sam?
Sam: Trombone
Correct!
(ding)


Sam: $45
Lenny: $70
Ian: $95

[4]


7. Of the seven colors of the rainbow which is the middle one?
(buzzcode: 54)
*Lenny buzzes in (52)*
Lenny?
Lenny: green
My favorite color. You're right.
(ding)


Sam: $45
Lenny: $80
Ian: $95

[3]



8. Poutine consists of gravy and cheese curds on top of what?
(buzzcode: 16)
*Ian buzzes in (29)*
Ian?
Ian: French Fries
Yes.
(ding)


Sam: $45
Lenny: $80
Ian: $105

[2]


9. How many people dance a "pas de deux"?
(buzzcode: 62)
*Ian buzzes in (73)*
Ian?
Ian: two
Correct!
(ding)


Sam: $45
Lenny: $80
Ian: $115

[1]


10. What's the common household name for diluted acetic acid?
(buzzcode: 92)
*Sam buzzes in (77)*
Sam?
Sam: Vinegar
Right.....
(ding)


Sam: $55
Lenny: $80
Ian: $115

[0]



(time's up)


But it makes no difference, Ian wins again!


[WIN CUE]
[BGM MUSIC]


Ian, you came from behind, and if you had not hit that $25, you still would've won by one question. Congratulations. We'll come back to you in a moment.



Lenny, let's see what we have here. You have the swimmer's treadmill and I really wish you would've bought that necklace. However, you do have the swimmer's treadmill and the $55 in front of you, for a total of $1,580 in cash and prizes. Plus, you do get some consolation prizes.


Sam...... you end up with the $100 I gave you under the table and the $55 in front of you, for a total of $155. We also have some nice parting gifts for you. Thanks for playing. Anything either one of you want to say before you leave?

[Deleted]

I had a great time, I wish Ian, the best of luck in the Finale.

[redrangerdude]

Me too

[palmer7]

Finale? What are you talking about, Sam? Do you mean the bonus round?

[Deleted]

Well, anyway you put it, thanks to you both for another swell game. (I shake Lenny and Sam's hands)

[palmer7]

How do you like that? Good sportsmanship. Now, Ian, come join me as we go.... over here!


(Let's Go Shopping cue plays as Ian meets me inside the shopping area)
(cheers and applause)


Boy, Lenny had you on the ropes for a good part of the match, then you hit the $25 and really hit the comeback trail. Your thoughts, sir?

[Deleted]

For a second, I saw my whole stint here, least of all the board, flash before my eyes... Next thing I know, I find out I'm right back on top of my game!

[palmer7]

Yes, you are at the top of your game. And for winning tonight, you could go home with this!

(via old footage, Jim Perry takes his grandchildren, decked out in Disney gear, through a park)




Burton: (VO) It's a Disney dream trip of a lifetime! You and 4 guests will fly from Los Angeles to Orlando, Florida for a 6-night stay in a "Lion King" Family Suite at Disney's Art of Animation Resort, home of the largest resort pool in the Walt Disney World Resort.



Just relax, we've taken care of everything. A 6-day deluxe dining plan, 6-Day Base Ticket+Park Hopper Water Park tickets, a rental car, and travel insurance are included. From Walt Disney World. It's a prize worth.....




$14,209



Greg: Yes, Jim Perry will live on forever now. Ian, if you decide to come back tomorrow night and win, this is next up the line.

(This prize appears against a spacey background)




Burton: (VO) Ian, 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's nothing. Win on night #5, and you'll drive these home!


[WHERE'S THE WALRUS V2]

  

Burton: (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. And befitting a champion and vehicle of this caliber, a pair of 18-carat gold diamond-studded keychains priced at $5,000 from Germani Jewelers. Not including on-road costs, this package is priced at...


$166,830




(audience cheers)


Greg: Yes, sir. Night six is worth all the prizes. If you should win all seven nights, you'd win all the prizes, your Personal Cash Jackpot, and this!



(cash jackpot fanfare as the sign lowers)


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





(audience cheers)



Greg: That's right. One million bucks for seven nights of work. However, that is neither here nor there at the moment. You can either take the Walt Disney World vacation and leave, or come back tomorrow night and try for the musical starship. We'll give you 10 seconds to think about it.


(drumroll)



Ian, you've got to let us know..... will you stay or will you go?

[Deleted]

Gotta press on!

[palmer7]

He's pressing on! (audience cheers, the horn fanfare plays as we shake hands on it)


Now, follow me, please. (we walk to the Ten-in-a-Row desk, I open up my laptop) Oh, how do you like that? Some wiseguy decided to install the Windows 10 Anniversary Update on my laptop now! (audience chuckles)


(edit) OK, everything's up. Ian, do you want me to explain how Ten-in-a-Row works again?

[Deleted]

Oh, there's no need, Greg. I still remember that loss like it was yesterday.

[palmer7]

That's because it was yesterday, Ian. Anyway, remember that last question is always important. If you get that one wrong, you get nothing! You have a chance to win $1.5 million regardless, now let's try for $1.6 million.


(stand by, questions are on their way)

[palmer7]

All right. Dim the lights, please. (the lights are dimmed) Good luck to you, Ian. 60 seconds on the clock, and your time starts... now!




1. Oliver Mellors is the real name of Lady Chatterly's what?
Ian: Lover
Correct!
(ding)


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


2. What kind of fruit juice is used to mix a Salty Dog?
Ian: grapefruit juice
Correct!
(ding)


$100,000
$75,000
$50,000
$25,000
$15,000
$10,000
$7,500
$5,000
[$2,500]
$1,000
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3. Cape Fear River flows into what body of water?
Ian: the Atlantic Ocean
Yep.
(ding)


$100,000
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$7,500
[$5,000]
$2,500
$1,000
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4. Which is the fourth planet from the Sun?
Ian: Mars
Right.
(ding)


$100,000
$75,000
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[$7,500]
$5,000
$2,500
$1,000
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5. Sierra Leone is located on which African coast?
Ian: the west coast
Right!
(ding)


$100,000
$75,000
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$15,000
[$10,000]
$7,500
$5,000
$2,500
$1,000
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6. Muhammad Naguib was the first president of what country?
Ian: Egypt
Yes.
(ding)


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



7. Who was an adviser to Odysseus whose name is now synonymous with a trusted councilor?
Ian: Athena
(wrong)
Mentor.


$100,000
$75,000
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$7,500
$5,000
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$1,000
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8. What building first appeared on the back of a $20 bill in 1928?
Ian: the White House
Aye.
(ding)


$100,000
$75,000
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$15,000
$10,000
$7,500
$5,000
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[$1,000]
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9. What poet coined the phrase "candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker"?
Ian: Ogden Nash
Yes.
(ding)


$100,000
$75,000
$50,000
$25,000
$15,000
$10,000
$7,500
$5,000
[$2,500]
$1,000
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10. How does James Bond like his martinis?
Ian: shaken, not stirred (obviously...)
Yes.
(ding)


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


(time's up)



PERSONAL CASH JACKPOT:
$505,000


(the lights come back on)
(light applause)


There we go! Now you're finally up on the board. At least you didn't get the last one wrong.

[Deleted]

How true that is!

[palmer7]

Well, sometimes you don't realize how hard those questions are until you're asked them. Ian, so far you have picked up a two-game total of....


$7,728


$7,728 in cash and prizes. And you'll come back tomorrow night, do it all over again. That's all the time we have. We'll be back with Ian, two new challengers, and maybe more singles trying to make a Love Connection. I need to call Warner Bros. and arrange for that pilot. Make sure to watch Pokemon next season when Ash finally gets his education. Thanks to Sarah Natochenny. Until then, I'm Greg Palmer, and I hope all your dates are good ones tonight. Keep smiling, and bye for now. (I give the Dick Clark Salute)



[CLOSING THEME, CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]

















Burton: (VO) Some departing contestants and members of our studio audience will receive....


Elegant ironstone dinnerware and accessories for your table. The Museum Collection's graceful lines and delicate patterns, with its authentic reproduction of yesterday. From The Pfaltzgraff Company.


When the Big Q flows, America goes. Quaker State Superblend motor oil. Great engine protection for your car or truck, from the Quaker State Oil Refining Corporation.


Zyliss' fine Swiss-made kitchen accessories for all-year-round cooking indoors or out. Enjoy the high performance of superior quality products from Zyliss.


A generous supply of Hires root beer. After 138 years, America's original root beer is still number one. Hires, the great American root beer.


From Krups, world-famous for quality and design, it's the PowerX Plus powerful 14-speed blender with PowerBurst and ice-crushing features. PowerX Plus from Krups.


And great-tasting candies in a roll from Reed's. Individually wrapped in nine flavors, including butterscotch and root beer. Sweets from Reed's.





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.






























HAMMACHER SCHLEMMER


ROOMS TO GO


SOCIETE DE CARTIER


W RETREAT AND SPA - VIEQUES ISLAND/UNITED VACATIONS



WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT



CHEVROLET MOTOR DIVISION
















DICKIES



CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY



THE PFALTZGRAFF COMPANY




QUAKER STATE OIL REFINING CORPORATION



ZYLISS



DR. PEPPER SNAPPLE GROUP



KRUPS



REED'S CANDIES



UBISOFT, INC.


GERMANI JEWELLERS























































Greg Palmer's Wardrobe Furnished by:
BERNINI BEVERLY HILLS


















Sarah Natochenny and Leslie Jones's Wardrobe Furnished by:
DAVID WARREN ENTERPRISES












Doug Morris' Wardrobe Furnished by:
THE GREIF COMPANIES












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





Shoes by:
AQUILA
FRANCO BURRONE









$ALE OF THE CENTURY
GREG PALMER













Burton: (VO) 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. Interviews have been condensed by the staff and discussed with guests prior to taping. This is Burton Richardson speaking.



Alan Kalter: (VO) Now, it's the show where knowing what word comes next could be worth big bucks! The $40,000 Chain Reaction, right after this USA Update, next!





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




Art Direction
TONY LANE
STEVEN ANDERSON




Art Directors
BENTE CHRISTENSON
MOLLY JOSEPH
JOHN IVO GILLES
RUDY JOOSTEN
MAL NICOLS



Writers
PATTIE ANGEROSA
DEBBIE HALPERN
LOIS CLARK
BILL BARR







Production Staff
ROBIN HABIF
SEAN PERRY
MARTY BRIDGE
PAUL HIGGINS
EMMA PRINCE
KAREN BROWN


Production Manager
ROGER PETERSON


Assistant to the Producers
FRAN SCHWAB


Contestant Coordinators
NORMAN BERGER
DONNA JEAN STEINES
MICHAEL BALLARD
ELLIE BENDES


Editorial Staff
SUSAN LEVY
ARNOLD MEISSNER
CLAIRE TRAZENFELD


Research
MIKE REVELL


Senior Unit Manager
FRAN CALDERONE


Unit Manager
FRANCES ZALAWONKA


Lighting Director
KIRK WITHERSPOON

Audio
BILL LEVITSKY

Video
LES SHAW


Costume Designer
MARY VOGT



Music Coordinator
TONY LANE



Main Theme by
RAY AND MARC ELLIS
based on a composition by
JACK GRIMSLEY




Merchandising Director
FRANK BLUESTEIN


Technical Manager
STAN BLITZ



Manager, Staging Services
GUY CARUSO


Property Master
DON McREYNOLDS


Stage Manager
CORY CARSON






Announcer
BURTON RICHARDSON











Taped at
SUNSET BRONSON STUDIOS
Hollywood, CA







International Distribution by
NEW WORLD INTERNATIONAL








Executive in Charge of Production
MICHAEL WHYTE