Lucky Numbers (ABC; Pilot Episode)

[dougmorrisontheair]

Oh no. Mick with lips so thick and the rest of the band made their U.S. TV debut on "Hollywood Palace" hosted by Dean Martin.

James, chance to capitalize comes now. Roll a 10 and you'll suddenly have a big lead.

(James rolls)

Get a 6 instead. And that gives you...

(ding)

...control of that $300 award. Next question.


Asia, Australia or Europe. Which continent shares it name with the band led by lead singer Joey Tempest?
06 jman8606
55 palmer7
35 random.org

(Greg buzzes in)

Greg?

[palmer7]

I seem to recall reading it somewhere. Asia?

[dougmorrisontheair]

Sorry -- (scattered groans from the crowd) -- that's not it. Sounds like we've got fans or people who remember a certain insurance commercial -- in which Joey Tempest and the rest of *Europe* perform their masterpiece "The Final Countdown".

James, another roll for you.

(James rolls)

(chimes; audience applause)

Wild roll of a 3.

(drum beats; cha-ching)

Another $500 in the pot -- and the right to roll again, James.

(James rolls)

Another 6. Can't give you an extra for that.


(drum beats; cha-ching)

But we can add the 6's value to the pot. Up to $2300. We move on to another question.



Cincinnati, Cleveland or Columbus. Which "C" is the Ohio city that's the home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum?
11 jman8606
09 palmer7
77 random.org

(James buzzes in)

James?

[Deleted]

Cleveland!

[dougmorrisontheair]

Cleveland's right. (audience cheers) Roll 'em, James.

(James rolls)

(scattered groans)

Close to the winning point. But the 9 gets you...

(ding)

...$375. (tacky buzzer) And that means time's up for the match. No one rolled a 10. So here's how we resolve this game.

James, you have control of two cash awards. Greg, unfortunately, didn't get on the board in this game.

That means we add the cash James is controlling to his bank *plus* the pot. (scattered cheers) That's nearly $3000 in this game alone.

James, you're our champion with $5575. (longer ASB win cue plays; audience cheers) James, please stand by and we'll get ready for your main event.

Greg, you didn't win the match -- but you did pick up $2500 in our first game. Please take that along with some fine gifts and our thanks for playing our sneak preview special of Lucky Numbers. Greg Palmer, everyone.

(audience cheers)

James, you now have the chance to win luxurious prizes and a lot of cash in the main event. That's next on Lucky Numbers.

(commercial cue plays; audience applauds)

[dougmorrisontheair]

(ASB cue plays; audience applauds)

Bill: James Greek tries his luck in the main event -- on Lucky Numbers.

Thank you, Bill. James, great comeback in the match. Now you have a chance to win big in the main event.

Here's how to win big. In the main event, we have three different medals at stake -- gold, silver and bronze. Each medal has been split in half...

...and each half medal is hiding behind one of those lucky numbers. To collect half a medal, all you have to do is have one of your rolls total a lucky number. We'll now show you those half medals.

(reveal sfx)

There they are. Rolls of 6 and 8 in any combination will give you the bronze medal. Roll a 5 and 9 and you collect the silver medal. And to capture the gold, you'll need rolls of 4 and 10.

Now, let's cover them back up.

Now once you collect a medal, you may trade that medal in for a prize. And here's Bill to tell you what's at stake in our sneak preview main event.

(prize music plays)

Bill: James, this main event is all about wild wheels. Because you're playing for three fantastic Mercedes-Benz automobiles.

(audience cheers)

Bill: First, for collecting both halves of the bronze medal, you may trade it in for the sleek and luxurious Mercedes-Benz CLA250. It comes with 208 horses under the hood, automatic transmission, an amazing sound system and much more. This prize is valued at $33,149.

(audience cheers)

Bill: Next, collect both halves of the silver medal -- and you'll in the fast lane in virtually no time with the Mercedes-Benz SLC300 Roadster. It goes from 0 to 60 in six seconds. It also comes with a 3-liter V6 engine, anti-theft alarm system, halogen headlights, eight-speaker sound system, six-disc CD changer and much more. This luxurious ride is valued at $58,506.

(audience cheers)

Bill: Finally, James, collect both halves of the GOLD medal -- and you'll be able to trade it in for the Mercedes-Benz E550 Cabriolet. This car comes with a 5.5-liter V8 engine, seven-speed automatic transmission, a UVS sunshade and an awesome sound system. This car is valued at $74,580.

So far, this wild wheels main event is valued and $166,235.

(audience cheers)

Thanks, Bill. Notice, James, he said "so fair" the main event is valued at more than 166-grand. It's because we have a main event jackpot in play. *Normally* we seed the bonus jackpot with...


(drum beats; cha-ching)

(audience cheers)

...$50,000. *However* -- this is our sneak preview special. You're playing for three cars. You're probably going to need extra money for tune-ups, oil changes and other related expenses to keep those wild wheels wild.

So -- that's why this bonus jackpot is not starting at $50,000. It's starting at...

(drum beats; cha-ching)

(audience cheers)

....$100,000!

A few final notes. Wild rolls are still in play. Anytime the dice total 2, 3, 11 or 12, we add $5000 to the bonus jackpot *and* you may turn that roll into a sum you haven't rolled already -- giving you the lucky number's half medal in the process. When there's one lucky number left, you'll have five tries to roll that sum -- and you *have* to do it naturally.

Any roll of 7, however, still puts you in the danger zone. And as in the main games, the main event's complexion changes when you're in the danger zone.

Any questions, James?

[Deleted]

No

[dougmorrisontheair]

All right, if you understand what's going on here, good luck, take the dice -- and off you go.

(James rolls)

(chimes; audience cheers)

Great start! The 2 is one of the wild rolls. In the main event, any wild roll means we add $5000 to the jackpot.


(drum beat; cha-ching)

Already, a $105,000 bonus for collecting all three medals. Meantime, you may pick any of the numbers on the board -- and take half of the medal it hides.

(audience shouts suggestions)

Remember, the gold medal's halves are behind 4 and 10, the silver halves 5 and 9 -- bronze 6 and 8. Which one lucky number would you like to take?

[Deleted]

five

[dougmorrisontheair]

Turning the snake eyes into a 5.

(reveal sfx)

Roll a 9 or call another wild roll a 9 -- and you win the Mercedes-Benz SLC300 Roadster. Right now, you get another roll.

(audience cheers as...)

(James rolls)

Ada from Decatur gives you half of the bronze medal.


(reveal sfx)

Roll a 6 in any combination and you get the CLA250. Roll 'em again.

(James rolls)

(burst of cheers)

And there's the 6!

(reveal sfx)

The CLA250 is now yours -- and your not in danger of losing anything -- so keep on rolling.

(James rolls)

(danger zone cue; lights in studio briefly flicker)

(audience groans)

And now -- you're in the danger zone.

Well, James, you haven't lost the car -- yet. But you are in the danger zone. The next roll of 7 means you forfeit the bronze medal, which would entitle you to the CLA250, and any other medals and cars you'd win later on.

So -- you have a decision to make. You may stop the main event right now, keep the CLA250 and take a cash offer of $1000 for each half medal you currently have, including the complete bronze medal.

So the car and $3000 we're ready to give you right now -- total value of $36,149 -- or you may refuse the bailout and keep rolling.

(audience shouts suggestions)

Keep in mind if you decide to play on, you won't get another chance to stop until you uncover the other half of the silver medal, courtesy of the 9, or both halves of the gold medal, from the 4 and 10.

What's your call -- stop -- or play on and roll?

[Deleted]

I think I am going to stop!

[dougmorrisontheair]

He's going to stop. (audience cheers) $36,149 cash and car are yours to keep.

However -- we have to know what would've happened if you declined the offer to stop. After all, we are David Muir types of folks -- (scattered laughter from the crowd) -- who adhere to the belief your right to know overrides your right to exist.

(more laughter from the crowd)

If you rolled again, what would've happened.

(James rolls)

(scattered groans)

Okay, you would've had the first half of the gold medal.

And then you'd *have* to roll again.

[NOTE FROM DOUG: The next three "what if" rolls were repeat sums -- 2 and 2 for a 4, 3 and 5 for 8, 4 and 2 for 6. If he really continued playing, the jackpot would've climbed by $2500 per repeat sum. Then -- this would've happened.]

(James rolls)

And you would've lost everything.

(audience cheers)

James, great way to wrap up our sneak preview show. We'll total up your winnings and tell you where we go from here -- when Lucky Numbers returns.

(commercial cue plays; audience applauds)

[dougmorrisontheair]

(audience cheers)

And we're back with Lucky Numbers. James Greek is our first champion of this new series. You didn't win the whole kit and caboodle, James, but you did win a nice bundle.

Before we total up your winnings, I should note the prizes that went unclaimed will be at stake in future episodes. We can't promise *both* cars will be in the next main event.

Meantime, James, ready to find out how much you've won on this sneak preview?

[Deleted]

Yes!

[dougmorrisontheair]

You've won the princely sum of...

(audience cheers)

...$41,724. Now, James, you'll be with us on Monday's series debut. If you win that match, you'll be back at the main event to play for $105,000 in cash plus three prizes.

Should you go on to win a total of five matches consecutively, you'll play the all cash main event for $1,000,000.

(audience cheers)

Thank you for joining us this late Sunday afternoon for Lucky Numbers. ABC's World News Sunday or your early local news is next. 'Til we see you tomorrow, make it a great day, keep the faith and treasure your loved ones.

(closing theme plays; audience applause)

Bill: Each of today's participants and a lucky member of the studio audience will receive the Lucky Numbers home game.

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