$ALE OF THE CENTURY [NBC]: Episode 50

[palmer7]

Well then why didn't you say so? Hit your buzzer! (he does, audience cheers)



Lenny: $50
Kevin: $26
Ian: $50



Which suit do you want?

[Deleted]

This time, let's try the diamonds.

[palmer7]

(Summer selects Diamonds)

Summer: Good luck, Ian.

(drumroll)


Greg: All right, Ian. You could be a big winner here, or you could just get your $15 back, maybe more. Good luck. For $50,000..... what's behind Diamonds?


(Summer presses a button, and the reels spin)

(audience groans)

Refund! Give the man back his $15.




Lenny: $50
Kevin: $26
Ian: $65



(edit to drive the car out)


Well, we didn't give away a car today. Oh well. Back to the questions.



1. In the sixth book, who replaces Professor Snape as Potions Master at Hogwarts?
2. What is acetylsalicylic acid commonly known as?
3. Bhakti, hatha, and kriya are all varieties of what?


(buzzcodes and answers, please)

[palmer7]

1. In the sixth book, who replaces Professor Snape as Potions Master at Hogwarts?
(buzzcode: 45)
*Lenny buzzes in (54)*
Lenny?
Lenny: Horace Slughorn
That's right, and you cut down Ian's lead.
(ding)


Lenny: $55
Kevin: $26
Ian: $65


2. What is acetylsalicylic acid commonly known as?
(buzzcode: 32)
*Ian buzzes in (33)*
Ian?
Ian: aspirin
Yes, that's right. The champ defends his lead.
(ding)


Lenny: $55
Kevin: $26
Ian: $70


3. Bhakti, hatha, and kriya are all varieties of what?
(buzzcode: 20)
*Lenny buzzes in (54)*
Lenny?
Lenny: yoga
And you're right, you go to $60.
(ding)


Lenny: $60
Kevin: $26
Ian: $70




[CASHCARD]



Before we begin the last CashCard, I have an announcement! Since this is the 50th episode, we are not putting a $25 Money Card up on the board. Oh no...... we are putting a $50 Money Card up! (audience cheers)



We're looking for a famous person.


I was born in Los Angeles, California on March 4, 1952. I grew up surrounded by the theatre, concert, and rock & roll music world. At age 11, I started learning to play the drums, guitar and electric bass. I was so good that by 1976, I formed the band Player. We went to #1 for three weeks in 1978 with "Baby Come Back". Our next two hits peaked at #10, then #27. I later caught the acting bug when I starred as the Saracen hero Ruggero who fell in love with Bradamante in the 1983 Italian film Hearts and Armor. My best known role is that of designer and fashion magnate Ridge Forrester on a soap opera on another network. In 2012, I left the series, and my character spent a year in Europe.


(buzzcode and answer, please)

[palmer7]

(buzzcode: 96)
*Ian buzzes in (79)*
Ian?
Ian: Ronn Moss
That's right! (audience cheers) And we miss him. Even if people call his acting wooden at times, he still looks better than the current Ridge.


Where is that special $50 Money Card, Summer?

[tmann3x]

Summer:  Behind number 2.

[palmer7]

(lights in motion)



Greg: Ian, if you hit that $50 Money Card, you'll be on Easy Street. Good luck, and fire when ready! (an unused letter from A-I)

[Deleted]

Ho ho, now the fun begins...

OK! 50! 50! 50! 50! C'mon, 50! 50! 50! Annnnnnnd STOP!!! (I)

[tmann3x]

[palmer7]

(he stops)


There's the big one!



(fanfare)
(audience goes into a positive uproar)
(camera flashes between the $50 and Ian)




Lenny: $60
Kevin: $26
Ian: $120



Now settle down, settle down. Ian, you're at $120. You have a $60 lead over second place. That means that Lenny will have to answer 7 questions correctly, and Kevin will have to get all 10 correct. Ah, but knowing the answer is one thing, and getting control another. We'll see what happens. The Speed Round is next after this commercial timeout.


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

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(shots of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parades past)
[BGM: marching band arrangement of "I Love a Parade"]


Promo Announcer: (VO) Thanksgiving Day on NBC, the holiday season kicks off with the 90th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.


Matt Lauer: It's a Thanksgiving tradition!


(Greg joins him)


Greg: And it's 90 years old! Let's go!


Promo Announcer: (VO) Join Matt Lauer and Savannah Guthrie from Today, Greg Palmer from $ale of the Century, and Doug Morris and Tony Lane from The Match Game/Hollywood Squares Hour for America's most beloved parade. Thanksgiving Day at 9 AM in all time zones.





9AM - NOON ALL TIME ZONES
THANKSGIVING DAY


Greg: Let's all be there Thanksgiving day!

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



Greg: Welcome back to episode 50, and speaking of that, Ian just hit the $50 Money Card in our last segment. So now he is 6 questions ahead of second place. However, you shouldn't rest on your laurels just yet. Anything can happen as each question is worth $10, plus or minus. May I have 10 questions on the clock, please?




Lenny: $60
Kevin: $26
Ian: $120

[10]


(ding)


The scores, Ian at $120, Lenny at $60, Kevin at $26. Good luck to all as we begin the Speed Round...... now!



1. What country is sometimes called the Land of Fire and Ice?
2. What is the name given to a group of geese?
3. What eye complaint is blamed for the reddish tone of some of Monet's paintings?
4. Herodotus is commonly referred to as "The Father of" what?
5. Which US state is nicknamed the "Hawkeye State"?
6. What fruit used to be called the apple of love or love apple ?
7. In Winnie the Pooh, what kind of animal is called a heffalump?
8. What nation switched sides in World War II on September 8, 1943?
9. Which US state is home to Isle Royale National Park?
10. Which of the Seven Dwarfs comes first alphabetically?



(buzzcodes and answers, please)

[palmer7]

1. What country is sometimes called the Land of Fire and Ice?
(buzzcode: 17)
*Ian buzzes in (48)*
Ian?
Ian: Iceland
Yes.
(ding)


Lenny: $60
Kevin: $26
Ian: $130

[9]



2. What is the name given to a group of geese?
(buzzcode: 97)
*Kevin buzzes in (47)*
Kevin?
Kevin: Gaggle
Yes.
(ding)


Lenny: $60
Kevin: $36
Ian: $130

[8]




3. What eye complaint is blamed for the reddish tone of some of Monet's paintings?
(buzzcode: 62)
*Ian buzzes in (76)*
Ian?
Ian: Cataracts
Correct.
(ding)


Lenny: $60
Kevin: $36
Ian: $140

[7]



4. Herodotus is commonly referred to as "The Father of" what?
(buzzcode: 38)
*Lenny buzzes in (43)*
Lenny?
Lenny: history
Yes, sir.
(ding)


Lenny: $70
Kevin: $36
Ian: $140

[6]


5. Which US state is nicknamed the "Hawkeye State"?
(buzzcode: 91)
*Kevin buzzes in (78)*
Kevin?
Kevin: Idaho
(wrong)
I-o-wa.



Lenny: $70
Kevin: $26
Ian: $140

[5]


6. What fruit used to be called the apple of love or love apple ?
(buzzcode: 34)
*Kevin buzzes in (32)*
Kevin?
Kevin: Peach
(wrong)
Tomato.



Lenny: $70
Kevin: $16
Ian: $140

[4]


7. In Winnie the Pooh, what kind of animal is called a heffalump?
(buzzcode: 22)
*Kevin buzzes in (19)*
Please let this be a right answer, Kevin.
Kevin: Elephant
Oh thank goodness. That's right.
(ding)


Lenny: $70
Kevin: $26
Ian: $140

[3]


8. What nation switched sides in World War II on September 8, 1943?
(buzzcode: 56)
*Ian buzzes in (55)*
Ian?
Ian: Italy
(in a Chico Marx impression) 'Atsa right.
(ding)


Lenny: $70
Kevin: $26
Ian: $150

[2]


9. Which US state is home to Isle Royale National Park?
(buzzcode: 70)
*Ian buzzes in (71)*
Ian?
Ian: Michigan
Correct.
(ding)


Lenny: $70
Kevin: $26
Ian: $160

[1]


10. Which of the Seven Dwarfs comes first alphabetically?
(buzzcode: 53)
*Kevin buzzes in (55)*
Kevin?
Kevin: Bashful
That's right!
(ding)


Lenny: $70
Kevin: $36
Ian: $160

[0]



(time's up)


But Ian is still the champ!


[WIN CUE]
[BGM MUSIC]



Ian, congratulations, you've won big again. That $50 Money Card was the last nail in the coffin tonight. Well done. Back to you in a moment.


Kevin, you and I are going to be spending some time together. You've got the $36 in front of you, plus the trip and guided tour of Television City in Australia and $1,000 in cash. That's a total of....


$7,386


$7,386 in cash and prizes. (audience cheers) And we enjoyed having you here. Good luck to you in the future.


Lenny, with any luck, we'll Taft-Hartley you later on. You've got the $70 in front of you, plus I've got a trip for you. It's a one-way voyage to the land of parting gifts. Thanks for playing.


Do either one of you have any final words?

[redrangerdude]

Great game Ian

[Deleted]

(shakes Lenny's hand) And a great game right back at ya.

[koopakid17]

Congrats, Ian. I think I prophecized my fate by going for that early deal.

[Deleted]

(shakes Kevin's hand) I should think so, too. Have a "bonzer" trip Down Under!

[palmer7]

Very good. Ian, let's go shopping!


(Ian shakes hands with his challengers and joins me as the doors open)
(cheers and applause)
(appropriate music as we walk inside, the showroom area is decked out for the 50th episode)


Well, congratulations, Ian. That was another exciting match. Your thoughts, sir?

[Deleted]

Well, Kevin and Lenny really put a good fight there and I could not be more proud of either one, especially Kevin when he went for that Melbourne trip. Simply put, it's hard to believe either of us has come this far—what with me having won again and you celebrating 50 episodes. Here's to at least 50 more!

[palmer7]

Well thank you very much, Ian. Shall we give him the lot now? (pause) Five members of the NBC Standards and Practices team are waving their hands like this. (I frantically wave my hands horizontally, as if to say "no! no!", audience laughs) All right, all right. Ian, you've won your fourth game, so you could take this home!


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





Don: (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: That's a good prize, too. Now, I have to say something about next week. It'll be a shortened week due to Thanksgiving. On Monday night, the judges from The Voice will compete. On Tuesday night, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, and Carson Daly will compete. On Wednesday night, the cast of Saturday Night Live will compete. On Thanksgiving night, we won't be here because of a special 2-hour Football Night in America. Friday night, NBC will be airing Mickey's Christmas Carol in this time slot for some odd reason. So, if you decide to come back, you'll be in Las Vegas with us on November 28th for Big Money Week. And Ian..... that Monday night, you'll be playing for a really expensive car. In fact, it's the most expensive car ever given away on network television! (audience screams) And as usual, six nights is worth all the prizes, and 7 nights gets you all the prizes, your P-C-J, and this!



(cash jackpot fanfare as the sign lowers)


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






Greg: Yes, sir. Now, Ian, do you want to take your property in North Carolina and leave us, or come back on the 28th for Big Money Week? 10 seconds to decide.


(drumroll)


What's your decision?

[Deleted]

You know I'm not one to miss a party... I'm coming back again, Greg!

[palmer7]

(the horn fanfare plays as we shake on it, we then walk to the 10-in-a-Row desk, I open up my laptop) 


All right, we'll just set up for 10-in-a-Row. You know, I wonder what would happen if anyone decides to leave. What would we fill all that time with? Anyway, you know how this works. I ask you 10 questions, you'll have three seconds to answer each one, get all 10 right and you add $100,000 to your PCJ. You hadn't been doing too well lately. Let's see if that changes tonight. 


(stand by, PMing questions to you shortly)

[palmer7]

All right. Dim the lights.... (the lights dim) Good luck. Audience, we want complete silence. He's going for a lot. The round starts.... now!


1. What was the name of the man cub in "The Jungle Book"?
Ian: Mowgli
Yes.
(ding)


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



2. What mid-western state shares its name with the title of a 1982 Bruce Springsteen album?
Ian: Nebraska
Right.
(ding)


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



3. What is the surname of Sesame Street's The Count?
Ian: Von Count
Correct!
(ding)


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



4. According to Sting, if you love someone, what should you do to them?
Ian: set them free
Correct.
(ding)


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


5. Where in the body will you find your aqueous humour?
Ian: your eye
Yes, sir.
(ding)


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


6. What is the official state tree of California?
Ian: the redwood tree
Correct!
(ding)


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



7. What layer of the atmosphere is closest to the earth?
Ian: troposphere
Right!
(ding)


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


8. The sitcom character Punky Brewster was named after the crush of what NBC executive?
Ian: Brandon Tartikoff
Correct!
(ding)


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


9. What exactly does NBC stand for?
Ian: National Broadcasting Company
Right again!
(ding)


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


10. What is the term for a bet before cards are dealt?
Ian: a blind
Ten out of ten!
(ding)


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



[WIN CUE]
(the lights come on)
(Ian, the models, and I celebrate)




PERSONAL CASH JACKPOT:
$612,500


It's a miracle! A 50th episode miracle! Way to go, Ian! You finally cleared the Ten-in-a-Row round. Your thoughts, sir?

[Deleted]

Well, it's a slight improvement from the last. And how fitting you chose to include a little Peacock nostalgia in the mix!

[palmer7]

Yes, indeed. This year is the 90th anniversary of the network, and we hadn't done anything. NBC made a big deal about the 60th and the 75th anniversaries, but not the 90th! The only thing older than this network is Betty White. (audience chuckles)


Anyway, you picked up quite a bit today. Another six-grand in cash, the painting, and the shuffleboard table. In four nights, you've won free and clear a total of....



$42,879


$42,879 in cash and prizes. Ian, enjoy your week off. I know I will. (we meet around an improvised Thanksgiving table, where Kevin, Lenny, Summer, Stacey, Burton and the gang are all gathered around) Tony, since you're the elder statesman, why don't you carve the turkey? This is real food, folks. Like I said, we're not going to be here Thanksgiving. I'm going to be at the parade, along with Doug and Tony from The Match Game-Hollywood Squares Hour, and we're going to have some fun with Matt Lauer! (I rub my hands together, cackling) This is our third Thanksgiving together on this show, and I hope it'll be one of many. All of us have enjoyed being with you, and we hope to continue to do so. Thank you so much for 50 shows, we're just getting started. Happy Thanksgiving, and I'll meet you again on the radio this weekend. And Tony, how do we sign off?


Tony: Keep smiling, and bye for now!


(I give the Dick Clark Salute, the staff joins us on stage for a giant Thanksgiving dinner)


[CLOSING THEME, CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]

















Don: (VO, added in post-production) 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.


A four-compartment tote from the Ricardo Beverly Hills exciting Bel-Air collection. Lightweight, durable, fashion luggage designed for weekend or around the world trips. From Ricardo Beverly Hills.


A gift certificate from Jacques Moret. Presenting their latest bodywear for dance, exercise, and aerobics. Colorful, comfortable, and fashionable. From Jacques Moret.


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.


Maryland Classics' stunning, illuminated globe and stand is manufactured in the USA using the finest native black cherry wood and solid brass details. From Maryland Classics.


And 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.





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.





























PARK HYATT MELBOURNE



PIPPIN CONTEMPORARY


HAMMACHER SCHLEMMER

MERCEDES-BENZ OF BEVERLY HILLS



BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN CLUB






















THE PFALTZGRAFF COMPANY




RICARDO BEVERLY HILLS



JACQUES MORET



DR. PEPPER SNAPPLE GROUP



MARYLAND INSTRUMENTS



KONA SURF



UBISOFT, INC.


GERMANI JEWELLERS























































Greg Palmer's Wardrobe Furnished by:
MYER MELBOURNE


















Summer Bartholomew's Wardrobe Furnished by:
BARBARA BARBARA







Additional Wardrobe Furnished by:
KEITH MATHESON
BLAZER
THE GREIF COMPANIES
ZIMMERMANN
PERRY ELLIS INTERNATIONAL





Shoes by:
AQUILA
FRANCO BURRONE









$ALE OF THE CENTURY
GREG PALMER













Don: (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. This is Don Morrow wishing you a happy Thanksgiving.







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
DOUG MORRIS
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
DOUG MORRIS


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






Guest Announcer
DON MORROW











Taped at
SUNSET BRONSON STUDIOS
Hollywood, CA







International Distribution by
NEW WORLD INTERNATIONAL








Executive in Charge of Production
MICHAEL WHYTE