Lucky Numbers (ABC; Pilot Episode)

[palmer7]

Pass.

[dougmorrisontheair]

James, he's putting you on the hot seat again. A 9 will win this game; a 7 will lose; anything else and we play on.

(James rolls)

It's a 6.

(scattered cheers)

Bad news for Greg -- because since Greg *had* possession of that $300 prize...

(ding)

...that's now in your possession, James.

Still looking for a winner in this opening game of the match. The player who banks more money when time is called wins the match -- and then goes on to play the main event -- where cash awards and merchandise worth more than a quarter of a million dollars -- (ooos from the crowd) -- are waiting to be won.

Tell ya what, let's take a breather, come back and see who wins this first game of Lucky Numbers. Stay with us.

(commercial cue plays; audience applauds)

[dougmorrisontheair]

(HR87 theme plays)

Doug: A source for many of the questions we use on Lucky Numbers is the 22-volume World Book Encyclopedia -- which includes the research guide and the index volume. Today's players are receiving some fine gifts. Bill's here to tell us about one of them.

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Bill: We'll be back with more of Lucky Numbers -- after this message.

[dougmorrisontheair]

(ASB cue plays; audience applause)

Bill: You're watching a special sneak preview of Lucky Numbers. Now back to Doug Morris.

Thank you, Bill Kennedy. Before we resume the game, let's catch you up on the progress.

We're still looking for a winner of this first game -- hence why we're scoreless.

James Greek, you currently have control of two cash awards -- including the $300 from the 6 that you just stole from Greg before we went to break. Greg Palmer, you still control one cash award of $500.

Pot remains at $1500 -- and we're still in the danger zone. So that means a 7 in any combination will lose the game. Any roll of a 9, however, wins the game.

So -- let's get right to our next question -- and see if the next roll is a winner for someone.

True or false: You'll find Lake Bell on a map of India.
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(Greg buzzes in)

Greg?

[palmer7]

False.

[dougmorrisontheair]

Yeah -- it's false. (audience cheers) Lake Bell's the name of an actress.

Greg, the last pass of the dice didn't work out too well. Wanna roll 'em here -- or pass the dice to James?

[palmer7]

Roll 'em.

[dougmorrisontheair]

Going for it. (audience cheers) Lookin' for -- niner.

(Greg rolls)

(more cheers)

Texas Sunflowers for a 10 instead. That's good for more cash.

(ding)

Another $500. We'll, we've rolled nearly every lucky number except for the 9. Let's see if that happens after this next question.

Hannah Davis, Brooklyn Decker or Kate Upton. Which "Sports Illustrated" swimsuit issue cover girl tied the knot with tennis star Andy Roddick in 2009?
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(James buzzes in)

James?

[palmer7]

Actually, James should have it.

[dougmorrisontheair]

(Sorry about that. James, your answer, please.)

Hannah Davis, Brooklyn Decker or Kate Upton. Which "Sports Illustrated" swimsuit issue cover girl tied the knot with tennis star Andy Roddick in 2009?
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[Deleted]

Brooklyn Decker!

[dougmorrisontheair]

That's the lady. (audience cheers) Well, James, we seem to dance around the winning and losing rolls. Want to roll -- or pass the dice to Greg?

(audience shouts suggestions)

[Deleted]

Roll!

[dougmorrisontheair]

Going for it (audience cheers) Greg wants you to roll a 7. But you want a 9.


(James rolls)

(buzz) (audience groans)

A 7! You lose the game! Greg, game's yours.

(ASB win cue plays; audience applause)

Greg, you end up hanging on to the outer lucky numbers at $500 each -- *plus* the pot of $1500...

...so that means you're leading in the match $2500 to nothing.

(audience cheers)

James, fear not. We have time to play another game. Let's start that right now by clearing the board.

Now for a new game, we need a new winning point. Luckiest number in this new game will be...

(drum beats; cha-ching)

...an 8. Heh, I can name that tune in just one note. (scattered laughter from the crowd) With the 8 set as the winning point, we've seeded the pot with a fresh $1500. So, James, if you win this next question, a couple of wild rolls and an 8 in any combination means we have an even match.

Winner of next question automatically rolls the dice since we're out of the danger zone currently. Here's your question, players.

Red, green or blue. Which of these is not a primary color?
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[dougmorrisontheair]

Red, green or blue. Which of these is not a primary color?
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(James buzzes in)

James?

(thought I threw that in!)

[Deleted]

Green

[dougmorrisontheair]

Green is right.

(audience cheers)

All right, first roll in the new game's your. Could be the last one. Let's see what you get.


(James rolls)

A 6. Not the winning point -- but good for...

(ding)

...three bills. Winning this game would pay off at least $1800, James. On to another question.

The New York Yankees, the Atlanta Braves or neither team. Who won the 1994 World Series?
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(Greg buzzes in)

Greg?

[palmer7]

The Yankees.

[dougmorrisontheair]

Oh no. You fell into the writers' trap, I'm afraid, Greg. No one won the '94 World Series. It was canceled due to a players' strike.

James, another roll of the dice for you -- and another chance to win.



(James rolls)

Another 6. You've already got control of the 6. So that means...

(drum beats; cha-ching)

...you maintain possession of the 6 and we also add its cash value to the pot -- so we're up to $1800 in the pot -- and we're on to another question.

On the sitcom "Hope & Faith", Faith Ford played which title character?
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(Greg buzzes in)

Greg?

[palmer7]

I think this was a subversion. Hope.

[dougmorrisontheair]

You think correctly. Faith Ford played Hope Shanowski. (audience cheers) Greg, your first chance to roll in this game. Rolling an 8 should give you a big lead.


(Greg rolls)

Get a 5 instead. That means you get control of...

(ding)

...$375. Will Greg maintain the lead -- or will James mount a comeback? Find out who's going to the main event -- after this.


(commercial cue plays; audience applauds)

[dougmorrisontheair]

(HR87 theme plays)

Bill: Today's runner-up will receive, from Hawaiian Tropic, an attractive beach mat and natural tanning lotions and oils. Hawaiian Tropic, the tan of the islands.

And a free rental of the Rug Doctor. Steams carpets clean fast and easy. Available in most supermarkets. Rug Doctor -- steaming mad at dirt.

Bill: If you'd like to be a contestant on Lucky Numbers -- and you're going to be in the Los Angeles area -- please call 1-800-55-LUCKY. That's 1-800-555-8259 -- between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time. We'll be back with more of Lucky Numbers -- after this.

[dougmorrisontheair]

(ASB cue plays; audience applauds)

Bill: Time to see who'll play the main event -- on Lucky Numbers. Back to the game -- and Doug Morris.

Thanks, Bill. Players, indeed, we're starting to run out of time. So the next time you here this sound...

(tacky buzzer) (scattered laughter from the crowd)

...that means Iggy needs to lay off the burritos. (more laughter from the crowd) No, that sound means the match ends right there and then. Should we have an unresolved game, the player in control of more cash awards on the board will bank those awards *and* the pot.

Another check of the scoreboard's in order. Greg's leading in the match with $2500. James has yet to score.

Pot's currently at $1800, the winning point is an 8, each player has control of a cash award and we're not in the danger zone.

By the way, should we not roll a 7 or 8 at all in the remainder of the match and each player has the same number of cash awards controlled, then the players split the money in the pot -- and receive the cash prizes they're controlling at that time.

So -- let's get right back to the game -- and this question.

Yes or no: Can a chicken sneeze?
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(scattered laughter from the crowd) (James buzzes in)

Some of you like that. James?

[Deleted]

Yes

[dougmorrisontheair]

Yes it can. Good job. (audience applauds) All right, James. Dice are yours to roll.

(James rolls)

(chimes; audience cheers)

Oh -- what a lovely sound. James, that roll of yo-leven is one of the wild rolls. That means we put another $500 in the pot.

(drum beats; cha-ching)

We're up to $2300 in the kitty -- and you may roll again, James.


(James rolls)

(danger zone cue)
(audience groans)

That -- on the other hand -- is an unpleasant sound.

We're in the danger zone. Next roll of 7 automatically means victory for the opposition.

Winner of this next question has an important choice to make. Let's see who makes it after we play the question.

Six, seven or eight. If you stopped at a stop sign and counted the number of sides on that octagon, how many sides would you find?
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(scattered laughter from the crowd) (James buzzes in)

Greg?

[palmer7]

Eight.

[dougmorrisontheair]

Eight is right. (audience applauds) And ironically enough...

...eight's the right sum to roll in this game. But since we're in danger, seven's the losing roll.

Wanna roll 'em -- or pass 'em to James?

[palmer7]

Pass.

[dougmorrisontheair]

James, he feels a 7 is on the horizon. But if your roll totals 8 in any combination, you'll take the lead.

(Lenny rolls)

(ASB win cue plays; audience applause)

WOAH! An 8!

A $2300 pot plus the $300 prize you're now claiming means, James, you're now *leading* in the match...

...by $100. (scattered woos and cheers) Let's quickly set up our next game. Winning point is...


(ding) (drum beats; cha-ching)

...a 10 -- and we've already seeded the new pot with $1500. Next question for the control.

True or false: The Rolling Stones made their American TV debut on "The Ed Sullivan Show".
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(Greg buzzes in)

Greg?

[palmer7]

True.