$ALE [NBC]: Episode 54 (BIG MONEY WEEK FROM VEGAS)

[redrangerdude]

Come on $10!!!! STOP!!!!!(B)

[tmann3x]

[palmer7]

(he stops)


Stop at #8! What have we got, Burton?

[tmann3x]

[palmer7]

[Thursday Night Football Theme]




Burton: (VO) It's a Madden package! First, it's the Xbox One S Madden NFL 17 Bundle, featuring 4K Ultra HD video, High Dynamic Range, a full game download of Madden NFL 17, seven Madden Ultimate Team Pro Packs, and one month of EA Access. Take your team all the way in Madden NFL 17, with new ways to play in Franchise mode, more balanced gameplay, and deeper commentary. From Microsoft and EA Sports.



And so you can get the ultimate gaming experience, Samsung's 75" Class 4K UHD Smart TV, which allows you to feel the drama of dark blacks and bright whites with striking crispness. See the difference precise color and contrast can make – and an enhanced Smart TV experience that puts your favorite content at your fingertips. Furnished by Samsung.

This prize package is worth.... $2,950!




(audience cheers)


Greg: Great job, Lenny. That prize package is yours, regardless of how well you do in the game. Doesn't help your score any, but we've got plenty of game to go. Round 2 is coming up next.


(main theme to commercial)
(Greg deals a few hands of blackjack in the casino)
(fade to commercial)

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


Greg: Welcome back. Valentine's Day is coming up, so starting February 12th, we're going to have a Newlywed Week. Nine couples will be competing over five days to win cash and prizes, and one of those couples will walk away with a luxury honeymoon, his and hers Jaguars, and $250,000 in cash! (audience cheers) So, if you're a couple that's been married one year or less, go to NBC.com/casting and sign up. We'd love to have you.


Now, coming back to the game.


Lenny: $30
Pat: $40
Sam: $30


The challenger from Bangkok, Pat, currently leads by $10 over the champion and Lenny. There's still plenty of money to be made, so let's get back to it.


1. Green Lantern's ring is powerless against objects of what color?
2. What is the name of the coffee shop the Friends gang frequents?
3. What relation to you is your uncle's father?
4. What did the US Federal Reserve system do a record seventeen consecutive times between 2004 and 2006?
5. On the original Dallas, who shot J.R. Ewing?


(buzzcodes and answers, please; you have 24 hours)

[palmer7]

1. Green Lantern's ring is powerless against objects of what color?
(buzzcode: 11)
*Lenny buzzes in (15)*
Lenny?
Lenny: Yellow
And what a stupid thing to be powerless against. That's why I like Marvel. You go to $35.
(ding)


Lenny: $35
Pat: $40
Sam: $30


2. What is the name of the coffee shop the Friends gang frequents?
(buzzcode: 28)
*Pat buzzes in (50)*
Pat?
Pat: The Central Perk
It's "Central Perk", but we'll give it to you.
(ding)


Lenny: $35
Pat: $45
Sam: $30



3. What relation to you is your uncle's father?
(buzzcode: 37)
*Sam buzzes in (47)*
Sam?
Sam: Grandfather
That's exactly who it would be.
*Pat buzzes in*
Next time, raise your hand if you wish to say something. Go ahead, Pat.
Pat: In English, there's only words for relatives who are either men or women, like Aunt and Uncle, Grandmother and Grandfather, right? But in Thai, Aunt and Uncle, or "Pah" and "Loong" applies on parents' 'elder' brothers and sisters only. For younger ones, and grandparents ...well what should I call.... we consider about the person is father's or mother's family. Like we call a mother's younger brother or sister "Nar" but father's younger brothers and sisters are called "Ar".
And who says this show isn't educational? Sorry, we can't give you $5 for that. Sam to $35.
(ding)


Lenny: $35
Pat: $45
Sam: $35


Now, we're 30 seconds long.

4. What did the US Federal Reserve system do a record seventeen consecutive times between 2004 and 2006?
(buzzcode: 58)
*Sam buzzes in (29)*
Sam?
Sam: Raise interest rates
That's exactly what they did, you go to $40.
(ding)


Lenny: $35
Pat: $45
Sam: $40


5. On the original Dallas, who shot J.R. Ewing?
(buzzcode: 44)
*Lenny buzzes in (61)*
Lenny?
Lenny: JR's sister-in-law, Kristin
Correct! You go to $40.
(ding)


Lenny: $40
Pat: $45
Sam: $40



[INSTANT BARGAIN]


Instant Bargain time, and Pat has a $5 lead. Pat, how'd you like this?

(The Scrabble theme plays as Mitch hosts a Scrabble competition between Shannon and Kelly)





Stacey: Pat, you could make the world's favorite spelling game bigger and better than ever with this giant Scrabble board. Spanning over 49' sq.--nearly 5 times the size of the original--this is the world's largest wall-mounted Scrabble game. One of only nine in existence, it is handmade by John Kahn, renowned mixed media artist and creator of colossal pop art. Meticulously constructed from Russian birch plywood, the 3/4"-deep back board is overlaid with the classic purple-hued background of the original game, laminated with a .023-gauge galvanized steel sheet, and covered by a heavy vinyl print of the playing board which is protected by a satin laminate. The two 6' H x 5 5/8" W x 7" D birch tile racks are grooved and lined with felt, each accepting 50 of the included 100 tiles. Made from a 3/8" x 5/16" rare earth magnet sandwiched between two pieces of birch plywood, each 4 3/8" sq. x 3/8" thick tile's letter is sandblasted to a depth of 1/64", lacquered in black, sanded, and clear-coated to a finish that will last for generations. Furnished by Hammacher Schlemmer.



And just so your friends don't leave hungry, we're including five giant, 4.5 kilogram bars of Toblerone chocolate. It's a very fine Swiss chocolate with creamy Swiss milk, honey, and almond nougat. Don't you wish all triangles were made of Toblerone?

All together, this prize package is worth....




$12,750


But is yours on $ale of the Century for only....

$11


(audience cheers, as I join them)



Greg: OK, folks. Where are we now? The Scrabble Sprint? All right, how about this?


(clue music) (audience chuckles)


6 letters. The clue is.... it's a gas.


Shannon: It's a gas.


Greg: Yes, that's what I said. Ready? Go!


(and Shannon tries figuring it out, I turn now to Pat) Pat, do you like Scrabble? Do you like chocolate?

[patpun2016]

I LOVE both of them. Giant ones are awesome but it's a bit pricey at this moment...

[palmer7]

Oh, I agree.

*Shannon buzzes in using Lenny's buzzer*
EEE-Yeeeeeeeeesssss?
Shannon: HELIUM!
(I check the board, and it does read "HELIUM") You're right! (back to Pat) Tell you what I'll do. Nobody's bought anything tonight, so I'll make the same offer I made Sam and Lenny. I'll throw in $2,250 in cash and I'll lower the price to $3. You'd have a $2 lead and $15,000 in cash and prizes. $3 once..... $3 twice..... $3 three times.... (audience shouts suggestions)

[patpun2016]

I'm playing a giant Scrabble! *hits buzzer*

[palmer7]

And sold at that price!

(audience cheers)



Lenny: $40
Pat: $42
Sam: $40



[SALE SURPRISE]
(audience cheers)


And you've got a $ale Surprise! A $ale Surprise, the envelope, please. (Mitch hands me the envelope, I open it up) Let's see what we have in here.... plane tickets! (audience cheers loudly) Burton, tell Pat about his trip!


[TRIP CUE]



Burton: (VO) I'd be happy to. Pat, you're going to Zurich! We'll fly you and a guest from Los Angeles to Zurich, Switzerland for a stay in an Executive room at the Holiday Inn Zürich-Messe hotel, located opposite the Zürich Messe convention center and 10 minutes from Zürich Airport by taxi. Complimentary wireless Internet throughout our sleek 6-story hotel means you can check email while sipping cocktails at the sociable Lobby bar, or in the comfort of your wood-floored guest room. It's located in the north of the city, close to major companies like Credit Suisse and Kraft Foods, and it's a short walk to conferences at the Hallenstadion arena. Take the tram downtown to shop for Swiss timepieces on upmarket Bahnhofstrasse , or explore Lake Zürich by glass-bottomed boat. It's all within your reach at the Holiday Inn Zürich-Messe!




Plus, enjoy a personal and individual paragliding flight in the Swiss Alps with a professional paragliding team. Make your trip to Davos Klosters, a unique and unforgettable place with the breathtaking scenery and the freedom to enjoy an incredible moment of your life.

We're also including $1,000 spending money to make this trip worth $6,689; that makes your Instant Bargain worth....




$21,689


(audience cheers)


Greg: $21,689 in cash and prizes for $3! Didn't he do well?! (audience cheers) Yes, he did. Yes, he did. Now, we've already taken the $3 off your score. (I walk back to my lectern) You now have a $2 lead, as promised. Back to the questions.


1. The New York cardiologist published his bestselling "Diet Revolution" in 1972 is named Robert what?
2. Port Vila is the capital of which country?
3. A group of lions is called a what?


(buzzcodes and answers, please; you have 24 hours)

[palmer7]

(just waiting for Patseen at this point, because he has notified everyone on the Vacations thread regarding his schooling)

[palmer7]

1. The New York cardiologist published his bestselling "Diet Revolution" in 1972 is named Robert what?
(buzzcode: 3)
*Sam buzzes in (38)*
Sam?
Sam: Atkins
And Sharon Osbourne swears by it! You've got a $3 lead.
(ding)


Lenny: $40
Pat: $42
Sam: $45


2. Port Vila is the capital of which country?
(buzzcode: 80)
*Pat buzzes in (80, BULLSEYE!)*
Pat?
Pat: Vanu...atu. Vanuatu.
Glad you finally got it out, Pat. You go to $47 with that right answer.
(ding)


Lenny: $40
Pat: $47
Sam: $45


3. A group of lions is called a what?
(buzzcode: 21)
*Pat buzzes in (37)*
Pat?
Pat: A Pride!
A pride is right, and you go to $52!
(ding)


Lenny: $40
Pat: $52
Sam: $45



(cheers and applause)
[FAME GAME]


Well, we're adding the $15 Money Card to the board, and our champ and Lenny could use it as Pat takes the lead. Looking for a famous person.


I was born September 13, 1993 in Mullingar, Ireland. My parents divorced when I was five years old, so my brother Greg and I lived in both houses for some time. We later decided to move indefinitely with our father. I started playing guitar when Greg got one for Christmas, but didn't use it so I started to play with it and taught myself how to do it by playing it off YouTube. At sixteen years old, I auditioned for the seventh season of The X Factor in Dublin. I sang "So Sick", and received mixed comments from the judges. Ultimately, guest judge Katy Perry decided to let me through into bootcamp. I failed to qualify for the "Boys" category, but guest judge Nicole Scherzinger decided I should form a group with four other boys who had failed to get in on their own. Our group became a smash success, despite coming in third place. After the show, we were signed by Simon Cowell to a reported £2 million Syco record contract. In September 2016, it was announced that I had signed a solo deal with Capitol Records.


(buzzcode and answer, please; you have 24 hours)

[palmer7]

(buzzcode: 83)
*Pat buzzes in (84)*
Pat?
Pat: Niall Horan from One Direction!
His debut single is "This Town", you're right! (audience cheers)


Where's that $15, Stace?

[tmann3x]

Stacey:  It's behind number 1.

[palmer7]

(lights in motion)


Greg: Pat, you could further increase your lead if you get lucky. Good luck, and fire when ready! (an unused letter from A-I, please)

[hodders]

*Fingers being crossed that he misses both Money Cards*

[patpun2016]

Is $25,000 still there?

Anyway, come on, $15... STOP! (H)

[palmer7]

(Yes, the $25,000 and the Camaro are both still available. Stand by....)

[tmann3x]

[palmer7]

(he stops)


Oooh, one spot too far to the right. What's behind #2?

[tmann3x]

[palmer7]

He's won the Camaro! (audience cheers loudly as the car is wheeled in, with Stacey behind the wheel) Burton, if you please.


["PASSING LANE"]

Burton: (VO) Congratulations, Pat! You've won the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible! It takes full advantage of its tighter proportions with more responsive braking, better attack in and out of corners, and more nimble performance. Features a 2-liter 275 HP direct injection engine, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes, a complete airbag system, an Electronic Stability Control System, On*Star Assistance Service and the 2LT Equipment Group! From Chevrolet, Find New Roads. It's a prize worth.....

[CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]


Greg: Oh my goodness. Pat, you've won a car! Congratulations, go get in your car! (Pat gets up from his spot and runs to his car, getting inside it) So far, he's picked up $57,294 in cash and prizes, and we're not done yet! We've got $50,000 in cash coming up in the next round. Don't go anywhere! (I walk over to the car, where Pat is still in it)


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

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(fade in, cheers and applause as we go to Burton's booth)


Burton: If you're in the Armed Forces, $ale of the Century wants YOU! We're going to United States military bases and camps all over the world, searching for the smartest and fastest soldiers and military wives. If you'd like to try out for Military Week, sign up now at NBC.com/casting. Now back to Greg Palmer and $ale of the Century!


(cheers and applause)



Greg: I thank you, Burton. We're here with three good players, and Pat.... oh boy, Pat isn't even trying for anything. He's got the lead and he's also got a trip to Switzerland, a giant Scrabble board, $3,250 in cash, a brand-new convertible, and five giant Toblerone bars. Hasn't he done well so far? (audience cheers) Yes, he has. And it's not over yet. Oh no, we've got $50,000 in cash in the CashCard. Plenty to go around, plenty to go around.



Lenny: $40
Pat: $52
Sam: $45



Back to the questions.


1. Diamond Head is a popular surfer destination off the coast of which US state?
2. The family on the TV show Married...with Children was named in honor of King Kong who?
3. Creme de Menthe, fresh cream and what other ingredient are combined to make a Grasshopper cocktail?
4. The man often regarded as the designer of the VW Beetle is named Ferdinand what?
5. Give me the next line to this alternative rock hit.



'cause the love that you gave that we made wasn't able
To make it enough for you to be open wide, no
And every time you speak her name
Does she know how you told me you'd hold me
Until you died, till you died
But you're still alive

And I'm here to remind you
Of the mess you left when you went away
It's not fair to deny me
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me



(buzzcodes and answers, please; you have 24 hours)

[palmer7]

1. Diamond Head is a popular surfer destination off the coast of which US state?
(buzzcode: 4)
*Lenny buzzes in (16)*
Lenny?
Lenny: Hawaii
Also home to The Diamond Head Game! You're up to $45.
(ding)


Lenny: $45
Pat: $52
Sam: $45


2. The family on the TV show Married...with Children was named in honor of King Kong who?
(buzzcode: 46)
*Lenny buzzes in (48)*
Lenny?
Lenny: Bundy
That's right, and you move to $50.
(ding)


Lenny: $50
Pat: $52
Sam: $45



3. Creme de Menthe, fresh cream and what other ingredient are combined to make a Grasshopper cocktail?
(buzzcode: 48)
*Lenny buzzes in (25)*
Lenny?
Lenny: pass
(wrong)
Oh no.... Creme de Cacao. Lenny goes back down to $45, tied for second.


Lenny: $45
Pat: $52
Sam: $45




4. The man often regarded as the designer of the VW Beetle is named Ferdinand what?
(buzzcode: 70)
*Pat buzzes in (86)*
Pat?
Pat: Porsche!
That's right, and you go to $57.
(ding)


Lenny: $45
Pat: $57
Sam: $45


5. Give me the next line to this alternative rock hit.



'cause the love that you gave that we made wasn't able
To make it enough for you to be open wide, no
And every time you speak her name
Does she know how you told me you'd hold me
Until you died, till you died
But you're still alive

And I'm here to remind you
Of the mess you left when you went away
It's not fair to deny me
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me


(buzzcode: 21)
*Pat buzzes in (50)*
Pat?
Pat: You, you, you oughta know!
Yes, that's right, up to $62!
(ding)


Lenny: $45
Pat: $62
Sam: $45



[CASHCARD]

CashCard time, and Pat, you've got a $17 lead. It'll only cost you $15 to play. Last night, Sam did very well by picking up $150,000; so we've reset the CashCard to $50,000. And Pat, you already have one of these, but you might win another! Just look at the screen!

(the monitors reveal Stacey at another casino with....)




Burton: (VO) A NEW CAR!


(the audience goes wild, shot of Pat, back to the car)


It's the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0L, the car that's the best choice of them all. It comes with all the standard features, including 6-Speed Automatic Transmission, plus, these extras: First aid kit, Cargo net, Wheel locks, Mud guards, Reversible cargo tray, Carpeted floor mats, and Winter Weather Kit. From Hyundai! It's a prize worth....



$27,335


(audience cheers)


Greg: So, Pat.... you've already won a car tonight. How'd you like two? It'll cost you $15 to play, and you'd still have a $2 lead! Whaddya say? (audience shouts suggestions)

[patpun2016]

Let's go for it! *hits buzzer*

Let's do Spades, please.

[palmer7]

(audience cheers)


Lenny: $45
Pat: $47
Sam: $45


And as promised, you still have a $2 lead. Stacey will now select Spades.

(Stacey selects the Spades icon)

Stacey: Good luck, Pat.


Greg: All right, Pat. Maybe you'll win two cars, maybe you'll win $50,000 in cash. Good luck to you, indeed. For $50,000.... what's under Spades?

(Stacey presses a button, and the reels spin)

It's Random Cash! That means your score's getting a boost. How much?


(the randomizer reveals....)


[$46]


(fanfare)
(audience cheers)


46 bucks! Can you believe it?



Lenny: $45
Pat: $93
Sam: $45



Ay-yi-yi! That brings your score to $93! Pat, come over here. Come over here, and empty your pockets. (Pat joins me at my lectern and empties his pockets) Hmm..... no rabbit's feet. Good. You may take your things and return to your seat. (he does) This is astounding. Sam, Lenny, you two will definitely need that $25 coming up, but first.... these questions.


1. What word is used to describe the employee's side of a casino table?
2. The South Beach Diet is named for a section of what city?
3. There are 1,760 yards in what?

(buzzcodes and answers, please; you have 24 hours)

[palmer7]

1. What word is used to describe the employee's side of a casino table?
(buzzcode: 92)
*Pat buzzes in (79)*
Pat?
Pat: Dealer?
(wrong)
Oh no.... Pit. The dealer is the employee, we're looking for pit. Sorry, you lose $5.


Lenny: $45
Pat: $88
Sam: $45



2. The South Beach Diet is named for a section of what city?
(buzzcode: 35)
*Lenny buzzes in (21)*
Lenny?
Lenny: Miami
(the lectern shows a question mark) More information, please.

[redrangerdude]

Miami Beach, Florida

[palmer7]

That's what we wanted to hear. You're right for $5.
(ding)


Lenny: $50
Pat: $88
Sam: $45



3. There are 1,760 yards in what?
(buzzcode: 60)
*Lenny buzzes in (57)*
Lenny?
Lenny: 1 mile
Yes, indeed. You move up to $55.
(ding)


Lenny: $55
Pat: $88
Sam: $45


[FAME GAME]


Fame Game time once again, and none of the Money Cards have been hit. Pat has a $33 lead over Lenny, so that $25 will be very important. Looking for a famous person.


I was born on April 29, 1960 in Santa Monica, California. I worked some pretty awful jobs through the years. Everything from servicing fire extinguishers in the gutters of downtown L.A. to taking my boss's dogs to be de-skunked and living with the smell in my truck for months! I worked as a materials supervisor for several movies for Full Moon Entertainment before taking up a career in voice acting. Bob Bergen and Jack Angel helped me to get in the big doors... I contacted them through a mutual fan, actually, and just to get replies from them in the form of an email was exciting... I think I actually giggled like a schoolgirl. That was huge, to have the ears of these voice gods helping me out with my demo. I am not a huge fan of anime, but I do respect it and like animation in general. Pretty ironic, considering my first and favorite role is Spike Spiegel in Cowboy Bebop. I currently hold a Guinness World Record for being the most prolific video game voice actor, having 261 credited appearances as May 10th, 2012. I've done so much more since then! You can hear me every weekend from midnight to 3:30 AM as the voice of Toonami's TOM.


(buzzcode and answer, please; you have 24 hours)

[palmer7]

(buzzcode: 60)
*Sam buzzes in (50)*
Sam?
Sam: Steven Blum
That's absolutely right! (audience cheers)


Sam, you really need to hit a Money Card. Where's the $25, Stace?

[tmann3x]

Stacey:  Behind number 4.