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Post by tmann3x on Sept 2, 2014 18:11:46 GMT -5
I want to say a very special thanks to our guest host Bill McDee for helping me out on Gambit. Now that episode 16 have concluded, I've decided to do a live special presentation of Gambit. Right now, I need two hosts to play this game for their favorite charities. If you would like to participate in this special episode, please let me know and be on standby.
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Post by johnnyb on Sept 2, 2014 19:25:54 GMT -5
I would like to participate......John Bergman for "Split Second"
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Post by palmer7 on Sept 2, 2014 19:58:48 GMT -5
Am I eligible to compete in this one? If not, I'll step down. (Not from the civilian version, of course, but I'll give some other celeb a chance.)
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Post by tmann3x on Sept 2, 2014 21:02:18 GMT -5
Am I eligible to compete in this one? If not, I'll step down. (Not from the civilian version, of course, but I'll give some other celeb a chance.) Since you're still the champ on the Daytime version, I'll let someone else to participate. Thanks though. And John... good luck to you. One more host and we'll have this show ready. |
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Post by billmcdee on Sept 3, 2014 7:32:33 GMT -5
I'll toss my hat in the ring if that is permitted.
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Post by palmer7 on Sept 3, 2014 9:08:11 GMT -5
Jerry Houser: (VO) Due to the following special episode of Celebrity Gambit, regular programs will not be seen tonight but will return next week at their regularly scheduled times.
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Post by tmann3x on Sept 3, 2014 23:08:50 GMT -5
[LAS VEGAS GAMBIT THEME PLAYS...] Jim Thornton: Live from the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino... the hottest game in town-- And here's your host... TONY LANE![CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]
*host walks from audience to stage area*
Tony: Thank you, Jim Thornton. Good evening, folks... and welcome to Celebrity Gambit and we're coming to you all the way live at the famed MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. For those who want to know, this is a special prime time presentation based on a game of skill, fate, and fortune. Two celebrities will be playing our game for their favorite charities. One big winner will be playing Beat The Dealer for $10 million.
[CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]
Let's meet our guest card dealer. You may know her from shows like "Kids Inc.", "Party of Five", and "Ghost Whisperer"... and films like "Sister Act II: Back to Habit", "I Know What You Did Last Summer", and one of my personal favorite pictures... "HeartBreakers". And she's back one more time to play along with us. Ladies and gentlemen... please give it up for Ms. Jennifer Love Hewitt!
[WILD CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]
Jennifer: Thank you, Tony. Thanks so much for that sweet introduction. And he's right... I'm back once again dealing and stealing. Right now, let's meet tonight's two game show hosts.
[CONTESTANTS' INTRO PLAYS...]
Player one is the the former host of NBC's "Chain Reaction". Right now, he's the current host of ABCs "Split Second". Please give it up for John Bergman!
[CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]
And playing against John is his opponent. Player two is host of "Split Decision" here on CBS... and now he's also the host of the syndicated version of Gambit. Ladies and gents... please give it up for Bill McDee!
[CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]
Tony: Thank you, Jennifer. We'll get back to you in a few minutes. Right now, let's greet our hosts. Bill... we need to stop meeting each other like that.
[AUDIENCE LAUGHS]
Anyways... please tell us about yourself and the charity you're playing for.
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Post by billmcdee on Sept 4, 2014 9:35:01 GMT -5
First, let me just say I am a very big fan of yours Jennifer and it's an honor to meet you.
Second, it's a privilege to be here playing for Autism Speaks and the American Cancer Society.
Third, it's also a privilege to now be hosting Gambit PM, as episode #1 is just underway.
Today, being September 4th, marks the 42nd birthday of this great game. With Tony and I both hosting a game of 21, it seems only fitting since 21+21 equals 42.
So Happy Birthday to Gambit!
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Post by tmann3x on Sept 4, 2014 9:41:05 GMT -5
[CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]Good luck to you... and your show, Bill. And let's hope that Autism Speaks will be grateful to see Bill wins a lot of money. And John Bergman... another legend. Please tell us about yourself and the charity you're playing for.
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Post by johnnyb on Sept 5, 2014 6:34:22 GMT -5
No, I'm not a legend.....I'm just a humble person who is THE BEST GAME SHOW HOST IN THE WORLD!!!! (Oops, sorry....  I live in Madison, Indiana and I'm a retired cashier for a well-known grocery/department store. I host "Split Second", which I am very proud of hosting since I think it was one of the best quiz shows of all time and I hope I do justice to it. My charity is the Asperger's Syndrome Foundation that provides care, therapy and information to people who are of that spectrum all over the world. I'm happy to be here on this special edition of "Gambit" and I am equally elated to be on the same stage as Bill McDee. He is one of the best emcees today and he gives us hosts a run for our money with his class, style and elegance. I'm still gonna beat him but I just want to say that to him.  . |
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Post by billmcdee on Sept 5, 2014 8:13:39 GMT -5
The feeling is mutual to be sure John...
I am going to beat you!  plus I have home "court" advantage since I host a version of "Gambit" now too...
(evil laughter imitation) |
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Post by tmann3x on Sept 5, 2014 23:37:03 GMT -5
OK, OK... let's not have Michael Buffer announce the main event. LOL Anyways... good luck to you, John. Normally, we have to pause for a commercial... but we're not in daytime. That means we'll begin this special presentation with our first round. The object of the game is to get closer to 21 without going over. Each correct answer is worth $100 and the winner closer to 21, or have your opponent bust, earns an additional $500. Whoever gets a combination of at least three cards that add up to a total of 21, gets the 21 bonus pot worth...  [DING]$5,000. [CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]And whoever gets a blackjack, an Ace and either a 10 or face card, earns the Blackjack Bonus worth--  [DING]$25,000! [CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]Before the start of the show, the guys at RANDOM.ORG and PricewaterhouseCoopers have sent our attractive dealer Jennifer a set of 54 super-sized playing cards that were shuffled, cut, and sealed. Right now, Jennifer is gonna break the seal and show our guests the first card as we start round 1. Jenn...?  Jennifer: Our first card in round 1 is a 2. [AUDIENCE GROANS...]  Tony: Not a good start for tonight... but whoever answers this question right scores 100 and an option to keep or pass the card. Good luck to both of you. Here's this question. Jenny, Holly, or Sandy-- In '10,' what is the name of Bo Derek's character (and she does have a name)?*You have 24 hours to PM your buzz-code between 1 and 100. |
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Post by tmann3x on Sept 7, 2014 22:03:00 GMT -5
Buzz-code answer: 70 1st: JOHN (38) 2nd: BILL (10) [BUZZ-IN] John...? |
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Post by johnnyb on Sept 8, 2014 17:31:48 GMT -5
I believe it's Holly.
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Post by tmann3x on Sept 8, 2014 18:54:00 GMT -5
The correct answer was... JENNY. $100 goes to Bill.  [DING]Bill... since you've won the question by default, you have a decision to make. Do you want to keep the 2 or pass it to John? |
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Post by billmcdee on Sept 8, 2014 19:05:51 GMT -5
I think I'd be a fool to keep that 2 Tony, but something is telling me to keep it, therefore I am going to take that deuce believe it or not.
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Post by tmann3x on Sept 8, 2014 19:29:23 GMT -5
[AUDIENCE OOHs...] The audience is now shocked to see the nighttime host of our show keeping the low card. Jennifer won't reveal the next card unless someone answers this next question. Greenland, Maryland, or Vinland-- Scandinavian explorers gave what name to Newfoundland around 986?
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Post by tmann3x on Sept 9, 2014 9:41:54 GMT -5
Buzz-code answer: 53 1st: BILL (50) 2nd: JOHN (5) [BUZZ-IN] Bill...? |
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Post by billmcdee on Sept 9, 2014 12:39:05 GMT -5
I believe it is Greenland Tony.
If I am correct, I will elect to take the next card. |
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Post by tmann3x on Sept 9, 2014 16:56:19 GMT -5
I hate to tell you about this, Bill... but the correct answer was VINLAND. John gets 100...  [DING]Mr. Bergman... do you want to keep the card or pass it to Bill? |
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Post by johnnyb on Sept 9, 2014 18:39:07 GMT -5
Keep the card, please.
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Post by tmann3x on Sept 9, 2014 22:06:34 GMT -5
Jennifer... please reveal John's first card.  Jennifer: It's a 7. [AUDIENCE GROANS...] Tony: The Blackjack Bonus is now out of play for both players... but will come back in round two. A chance to win the $5,000 21 Bonus pot is still on the line. Next question... Cocker Spaniel, German Shepard, or Labrador Retriever-- During the 1980's for six consecutive years, what breed of dog was the most popular in the U.S.? |
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Post by tmann3x on Sept 10, 2014 10:31:30 GMT -5
Buzz-code answer: 91 Due to a tie at 50, we'll go into Sudden Death and find out who have sent the buzz-code first. And that person is-- [BUZZ-IN] John...? |
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Post by johnnyb on Sept 10, 2014 16:54:56 GMT -5
Cocker SPaniel
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Post by tmann3x on Sept 10, 2014 18:34:11 GMT -5
Cocker Spaniel is the right answer! [DING, APPLAUSE] John... do you want to keep or pass the card to Bill? |
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Post by johnnyb on Sept 10, 2014 19:38:16 GMT -5
Keep the card, please.
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Post by tmann3x on Sept 10, 2014 21:50:00 GMT -5
Looking for either a 3 or 4. Jennifer, please reveal John's next card.  Jennifer: John's next card is a 6.  Tony: That gives Mr. Bergman a total of 13. An 8 would equal 21 and the bonus pot worth $5,000 for his charity. Next question... 1960, 1980, or never-- The Philadelphia mint started putting a "P" mint mark on quarters when? |
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Post by tmann3x on Sept 11, 2014 8:31:46 GMT -5
Buzz-code answer: 22 1st: BILL (25) 2nd: JOHN (17) [BUZZ-IN] Bill...? |
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Post by tmann3x on Sept 11, 2014 8:38:07 GMT -5
While we're waiting for Bill's answer, I have a question for John. Since you have a 13, do you want to continue this round or freeze?
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Post by johnnyb on Sept 11, 2014 8:44:01 GMT -5
Oh boy...I'm gonna....FREEZE.
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plus I have home "court" advantage since I host a version of "Gambit" now too...