SALE OF THE CENTURY (9) - BATTLE OF THE HOSTS (HEAT 1)

[Shieldsy100]

(fade in on me at my podium)

Welcome back to Sale, and it's the Battle of the Hosts. Right now, Michael Koontz from Wheel of Fortune is out in front on $65, but as we all know, it's a long way to the finish, and both Greg and Mark can catch up very easily. Let's get into Round 3!

1 – Which ventriloquist is well known for having a character called “Ted E Bare?"
2 – Orange is the royal colour of which European country?
3 – Darren Gauci is a professional champion in which sport?
4 – The abbreviation “BMI” stands for Body WHAT Index?

(PM me your answers and buzzcodes. You have 24 hours)

[Shieldsy100]

Which ventriloquist is well known for having a character called “Ted E Bare?"
(buzzcode: 14)
*crickets chirping*
*BUZZER*
No-one knew that it was DAVID STRASSMAN.

Greg - $45
Mark - $30
Michael - $65

Orange is the royal colour of which European country?
(buzzcode: 70)
*Mark buzzes in (76)*
Mark: Ireland?
*INCORRECT*
Incorrect, it is in fact, THE NETHERLANDS.

Greg - $45
Mark - $25
Michael - $65

Darren Gauci is a professional champion in which sport?
(buzzcode: 37)
*Michael buzzes in (51)*
Michael: Jockey?

Me: Hold on a moment there Michael. I need to have a chat with our adjudicator (I ring the Sale phone). Yeah, alright, uh-huh, I understand. (I hang up the phone). Unfortunately Michael, the question specifically asks what SPORT does Darren Gauci play. You gave us the occupation, "jockey", however, we were looking for the sport, which is HORSE RACING, so unfortunately, we will have to deduct 5 points from you.
*INCORRECT*

Greg - $45
Mark - $25
Michael - $60

The abbreviation “BMI” stands for Body WHAT Index?
(buzzcode: 21)
*Michael buzzes in (38)*
Michael: Mass?
*CORRECT*

Greg - $45
Mark - $25
Michael - $65

GIFT SHOP TIME!

And it is gift shop time again, and Michael, you have the opportunity to purchase some great items here. You have a lead of $20 over Greg, and you have $65 to spend, so let's see what Karina has to offer you.....




Karina: Michael, with these 2 motorscooters, you will always be the fastest on 2 wheels. This pair of Yamaha Zuma 50FX both come with 49cc engines and automatic transmission. Normally they are valued at

$5,198

But tonight, they are a speedy....

$12


From Yamaha and Sale of the Century!

Now Michael, you are in the lead by $20 over Greg. You buy these at this price, and you will still be 2 questions in front. Are you interested?

[larsonfan1]

I probably shouldn't, but you know what...

*presses buzzer*

I'll take it!

[Shieldsy100]

He's taking them folks! You now drop back down to $53, so Greg and Mark, this could be your chance to strike. Here we go again....

1 – Rhyming with “bonnet” , what is a poem made up of fourteen lines?
2 – The flagbearer at the Sydney 2000 Olympics was basketballer Andrew WHO?
3 – Proverbially, you cannot get blood from a WHAT?
4 – “Deception Point” is a novel by which American author?

(PM me your buzzcodes and answers. You have 24 hours)

[Shieldsy100]

Rhyming with “bonnet” , what is a poem made up of fourteen lines?
(buzzcode: 98)
*Michael buzzes in (41)*
Michael: Sonnet?
*CORRECT*

Greg - $45
Mark - $25
Michael - $58

The flagbearer at the Sydney 2000 Olympics was basketballer Andrew WHO?
(buzzcode: 4)
*crickets chirping*
*BUZZER*
No-one knew that it was Andrew GAZE.

Greg - $45
Mark - $25
Michael - $58

Proverbially, you cannot get blood from a WHAT?
(buzzcode: 8)
*Michael buzzes in (62)*
Michael: Stone?
*CORRECT*

Greg - $45
Mark - $25
Michael - $63

“Deception Point” is a novel by which American author?
(buzzcode: 49)
*Michael buzzes in (29)*
Michael: Dan Brown?
*CORRECT*

Greg - $45
Mark - $25
Michael - $68

*CASHCARD TIME*

Alright Michael, it's Cashcard time, and this is your chance to put this game away. I'm sure you know the drill, but I'll explain it for you just in case. Firstly, to play, you need to give up $15 of your score. We have 4 slot machines over there, Diamonds, Clubs, Hearts and Spades. On one of them is the TAKE $5 which will allow to take $5 from either of your opponents. Another one has RANDOM CASH which will add a random amount between a dollar and fifty dollars onto your score. Another one has RETURN $15 which will give you back the $15 that you spent, so nothing ventured, nothing gained. The final one is the Cashcard, which contains $10,000 within, and that will go to your charity. All we are asking for is $15 from your score, and you will still be in the lead afterwards. Can I tempt you to play?

[larsonfan1]

Yes, I want to play!

[Shieldsy100]

Alright then, we will take $15 off your score, you are now on $53. There are Hearts, Diamonds, Clubs and Spades. Which suit would you like?

[HEARTS][DIAMONDS][CLUBS][SPADES]

[larsonfan1]

Let's go with CLUBS, please.

[Shieldsy100]

Alright, so CLUBS is your choice. Karina, would you do the honours?

(Karina pulls down the handle on the CLUBS machine to reveal....)

RETURN $15

Ah, so you break even there Michael. Where was the money tonight Karina?

Karina: The money was with Spades tonight!

And it's time for the Final Fame Game of the show. Mark, a correct answer and $25 off the board, will put you within striking distance of Michael, so everyone, be on your game here.

WHO AM I
BORN IN 1908, AT STONEWALL, TEXAS, AND DYING IN 1973 AT THE SAME LOCATION. I WAS THE OLDEST OF FIVE CHILDREN. IN SCHOOL I WAS QUITE AWKWARD AND HIGHLY TALKATIVE, AND I WAS ELECTED PRESIDENT OF MY YEAR 11 CLASS. ONCE I GRADUATED, I ENROLLED IN TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY IN 1926. WHILE I WAS THERE, I PARTICIPATED IN DEBATING AND STUDENT POLITICS, WHILE ALSO EDITING THE COLLEGE NEWSPAPER,

(PM me your buzzcode and answer. If you don't know the answer, PM the word PASS to me. You have 24 hours)

[Shieldsy100]

(buzzcode: 71)
*Michael buzzes in (41)*
Michael: Lyndon B Johnson?
*CORRECT*

You are correct sir. I am Lyndon B Johnson, the 36th president of the USA. Now, here's the situation, we have all the money amounts, and the wildcard on the board. Which space would you like?

FAME GAME
[1][2][3]
[4][HIKING GEAR + GPS ($1,010)][6]
[TURBO][8][9]

[larsonfan1]

Let's go with space number 2.

[Shieldsy100]

Alright, number two for you, and behind number two we have

(number 2 spins around to reveal.....)

$25

It's the big one, the $25!! That takes you up to $93, and a very commanding lead, going into the Fast Money Round. Where was the rest of the money Karina?

Karina: The Wildcard was behind #1

FAME GAME
[WILDCARD ($2,000 OR PICK AGAIN)][$25][3]
[4][HIKING GEAR + GPS ($1,010)][6]
[TURBO][8][9]

The $10 was behind #8

FAME GAME
[WILDCARD ($2,000 OR PICK AGAIN)][$25][3]
[4][HIKING GEAR + GPS ($1,010)][6]
[TURBO][$10][9]

and the $15 was behind #3

FAME GAME
[WILDCARD ($2,000 OR PICK AGAIN)][$25][$15]
[4][HIKING GEAR + GPS ($1,010)][6]
[TURBO][$10][9]

Thanks Karina! As we go into the Fast Money Round, Michael appears to be poised for a win, but as we've seen in the past, the unexpected can happen in this final round. Will Greg and Mark be able to pull off a come from behind victory. Stay tuned to find out!

[Shieldsy100]

(fade in on me at my podium)

And we're back with you for the final round, the Fast Money Round. At the moment, Michael is on $93, Greg is on $45, and Mark is on $25. Let's put 60 seconds on the clock....



Good luck, and your time starts.......now!

Dogmatix is the small white canine who appears in which comic series?
(buzzcode: 12)
*Greg buzzes in (53)*
Greg: Asterix?
*CORRECT*

Greg - $50
Mark - $25
Michael - $93

Spanish donuts are most often served with a sauce of melted WHAT?
(buzzcode: 17)
*Michael buzzes in (42)*
Michael: Caramel?
*CORRECT*
CHOCOLATE is also an acceptable answer.

Greg - $50
Mark - $25
Michael - $98

In the Star Wars franchise, which actor portrays the villain Kylo Ren?
(buzzcode: 82)
*Greg buzzes in (62)*
Greg: Adam Driver?
*CORRECT*

Greg - $55
Mark - $25
Michael - $98

A popular time-travelling cartoon duo are Mr Peabody and WHO?
(buzzcode: 36)
*Mark buzzes in (43)*
Mark: Sherman?
*CORRECT*

Greg - $55
Mark - $30
Michael - $98

In which decade did the Soviet Union announce their withdrawal from Afghanistan?
(buzzcode: 24)
*crickets chirping*
*BUZZER*
It was the 1980's

Greg - $55
Mark - $30
Michael - $98

The name of which South American mountain range is an anagram of “Sedan”
(buzzcode: 58)
*Mark buzzes in (65)*
Mark: Andes?
*CORRECT*

Greg - $55
Mark - $35
Michael - $98

Who was Australia’s Prime Minister during the 1956 Melbourne Olympics?
(buzzcode: 96)
*crickets chirping*
*BUZZER*
It was Robert Menzies

Greg - $55
Mark - $35
Michael - $98

What is the 8th month of the Gregorian Calendar?
(buzzcode: 69)
*Greg buzzes in (25)*
Greg: August?
*CORRECT*

Greg - $60
Mark - $35
Michael - $98

Colloquially, being left alone is likened to being a shag on a WHAT?
(buzzcode: 63)
*crickets chirping*
*BUZZER*
The saying is "a shag on a ROCK"

Greg - $60
Mark - $35
Michael - $98

On the 24 hour clock, what time is known as ten minutes to midnight?
(buzzcode: 36)
*Michael buzzes in (34)*
Michael: 23:50?
*CORRECT*

Greg - $60
Mark - $35
Michael - $103

*TIME'S UP!*

And time is up, and Michael wins heat 1! I thought you might come from behind Greg, but it was a big ask. Do you or Mark have anything you'd like to say?

[palmer7]

And this is why I'm behind the lectern. Great game, all. Cameron, thanks for having me, and thanks for letting me borrow Pete.

[Shieldsy100]

You are most welcome sir, and despite the fact that you lost, we are still going to give $5,000 apiece to both yours and Mark's charity, so the Red Cross and Autism Speaks will both be very happy. Not only that, Pete has nice parting gifts for our guests as well. Over to you Peter!



Pete: Thank you Cameron! Our celebrities will always have the right time, with this unique unisex chronograph watch. It features 1/2 carat of diamonds, and comes with a 10-hour chronograph, date indicator and a sapphire crystal glass face. Made with black ceramic and stainless steel, this watch will compliment any style. Valued at $2,199! From Michael Hill Jewellers and Sale of the Century. Plus....



You each receive a collectors edition of the Sale of the Century board game, from Crown and Andrews, plus our newly redesigned stick pin, from Michael Hill Jewellers and Sale of the Century!

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(Michael and I meet up at the main doors, and shake hands)

Congratulations Michael. How are you feeling now that you have a few nights off?

[larsonfan1]

I feel great. I still can't believe I won.

[Shieldsy100]

Well, you did indeed win, and by a considerable margin as well, so Let's Go Shopping Michael!

(1989-1999 Let's Go Shopping plays as we walk through the doors)

Alright, for winning tonight's first heat, we are pleased to tell you, that your charity which is the Make-a-Wish Foundation, will receive $20,000 cold hard cash from us. Now, if you win the 2-night final game, we will have a couple of prizes to give to both you and your charity, firstly for you, this fantastic European trip!

Peter: Michael, get set to experience delightful European culture, on this 18-day European trip for two. Starting in London, you will travel first-class to France, Spain, and finally Germany, before returning to London. Travelling business class at all times, and experience world-class hospitality and dining, it includes $5,000 from Visa Debit, and in total, this trip is valued at

$25,950

From Visa Debit, and Emirates Airlines!

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Now Michael, that trip will be for you. Your charities however, will be the proud owners of these two fantastic Audi motorcars!




Peter: The cityscape has drastically improved its' look with the increase of Audi's on the road. The S3 Quattro sedan is one of the quietest cars on the road today. It comes with a 4 cylinder, 2.0T Petrol engine, dual clutch and four wheel drive, while the powerful Audi Q5 TFSI Sport, is perfect for getting off the beaten track. Also comes with a 4 cylinder, 2.0T Petrol engine and 8 speed automatic. Together these two amazing cars are valued at....

$134,116

From Audi, Advancement Through Technology


Now Michael, those look like two fantastic vehicles. And finally, to cap it all off, your charity will be the recipient of this cash as well!

*CASH JACKPOT CUE*

Peter: Your charity will receive.....

$50,000

So, in total, that is a prize package worth nearly $185,000 for your charity! Are you excited about coming back in the final, Michael?

[larsonfan1]

Yes I am!

[Shieldsy100]

Well, we look forward to seeing you then, MIchael. Next time, we will have 3 more hosts, battling it out to join Michael in the final. Until then, keep smiling and bye for now!









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