The $40,000 Chain Reaction (USA, Episode 2)

[Deleted]

For myself again, I'll take a letter under "Aaron".

[dougmorrisontheair]

Going the other way under AARON...








(ding)

...is an S.

[Deleted]

Spelling

[dougmorrisontheair]

Brilliant mind in entertainment -- Aaron Spelling.








(ding; audience applause)

Michael up to two thou -- and still in business.

Jill Manas Fan
tmann3x

[Deleted]

For my opponent, I'll give him a letter over wheel.

[dougmorrisontheair]

All right, let's see if the champ can score with...









(ding)

...a T.

[tmann3x]

No clue... I'll pass.

[dougmorrisontheair]

No guess from Tony. Back to Michael.

[Deleted]

For myself, I'll take a letter over wheel.

[dougmorrisontheair]

T...








(ding) ...R

[Deleted]

training

[dougmorrisontheair]

Incorrect -- but a great guess. Back to Tony.

[tmann3x]

I'm gonna give my opponent a letter under Spelling.

[dougmorrisontheair]

We'll leave T-R alone for the moment...








(ding)

...and give the letter B to Michael.

[Deleted]

The answer be "bee", Doug.

(audience laughter)

[dougmorrisontheair]

And you'd *be* half way to winning, Michael.










(ding; audience applause)

Michael now leads 2500 to 500. It takes $5000 or more to win the game.

Jill Manas Fan
tmann3x


Now, Michael, there are two links left to solve in this round. One starts with T-R and the other, with the dollar sign, has that cash bonus attached to it.  Keep in mind the bonus doesn't apply to the score of the game.  How do you play it?

[Deleted]

For myself, I'll take a letter above wheel.

[dougmorrisontheair]

Back about WHEEL, it's T-R-...









(ding)
...-A.

[Deleted]

trailer

[dougmorrisontheair]

That's it -- TRAILER.










(ding; audience applause)

Michael with a commanding 3000 to 500 lead.

Jill Manas Fan
tmann3x


Last link in the chain is worth $1000 -- $500 for the right solution and the other $500 for completion of the chain. Then there's the matter of bonus money that doesn't apply to the score. Michael, are you taking or giving that first letter in the remaining link?

[Deleted]

I'll take that letter for myself please.

[dougmorrisontheair]

Gonna try to complete the chain...









(ding)

...with an M.

[Deleted]

movie

[dougmorrisontheair]

Nailed it. MOVIE is right.









(ding; audience applause)

Michael, in addition to a big lead, you also have the bonus from the money link. At $250 per letter, you've just won a bonus of $1250.

(audience cheers)

Now let's recap the chain.










The late Aaron Spelling was a famous television producer. A spelling bee is an academic competition. "Bee Movie" is a animated film featuring the voices of Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and many others. A preview for a movie is called a trailer. On a different kind of trailer, you can find a wheel. And -- uh -- I'm not sure what "Wheel of Fortune" is about.

(scattered laughter)

That's the Round 2 chain. Michael swept it for the $3000 available in this round -- and he's leading $4000 to $500. Tony, if he can sweep a chain, so can you. Find out if Tony can pull off a big comeback or if Michael's going to the money chain -- when we come back.

(theme plays; audience applause)

[dougmorrisontheair]

(parting gifts cue plays)

Doug: (in pre-recorded audio) Our contestants will receive some of the following.

Canada Dry. The name that means refreshment with a special sparkle beverage for every taste. Canada Dry ginger ale.

Kellogg's Egg Rolls. Kellogg's says "good evening" with a fine selection of chicken, lobster and shrimp egg rolls. Available in the frozen food section of your supermarket. K-E-double-L-oh-double-good. Kellogg's, the best to you!

A five-pound Rath hickory-smoked ham. Looks as good on the outside as it tastes on the inside. From Rath.

d'Amelia Pasta -- imported from Italy. Delicious pasta made the way it was meant to be -- from 100% semolina and durum wheat.

From Gallery of Homes, a book on home improvements. Gallery of Homes brokers. If you're selling or buying a home, you'll find they do their homework.

And a member of our studio audience will receive Sound Choice Party Pak Karaoke System. It has everything you need for great karaoke entertainment in one compact bag. Fun is in the bag -- with the Party Pak from Sound Choice.

(audience applause)

But wait -- there's one more gift for each of this week's players.

It's a copy of The $40,000 Chain Reaction home game. Now you can play this fun game at your next party with your friends and family.

(tosses box offstage)

Now let's check the scores to make sure they didn't change...

...and they didn't. (scattered laughter from the crowd) Michael with a big lead 4000 to 500.  Anything can still happen as set up our third round chain.  And let's have a look at it.

(ding)

This chain starts with PIKACHU'S and ends with CITY. Each link in this chain is worth $750 with an additional $750 awarded to the player who completes the chain.

That means we have $4500 waiting to be won in this round. Tony, if you can run the table like Michael did in the last round, you'll end up with a total score of $5000 and retain the championship.

However, it's Michael who makes the first move since he gave us the last correct solution. Michael, how do you start Round 3?

[Deleted]

For my opponent, I'll give him a letter above city.

[dougmorrisontheair]

All right, Tony, first guess is yours...









(ding)

...and it's a V above CITY.

[tmann3x]

Vatican?

[dougmorrisontheair]

Excellent guess -- but it doesn't fit the chain. Back to Michael.

[Deleted]

For myself, I'll take a letter over city.