$ALE [NBC]: Episode 55 (BIG MONEY WEEK FROM VEGAS)

[palmer7]

Sam Hodkin has $344,867 in cash and prizes. We end the week the way we began, with Sam trying to win his fifth game for the car. 

Who wants to challenge him?

[palmer7]

I believe Steven A. wanted to play last time, so we'll let him play now if he so wishes. If that's the case, we need one more player.

[asja2002]

I'm in

[palmer7]

Very well. We need one more player and Sam.

[palmer7]

Still looking for one more player.

[mrb2000]

I'll play.

[palmer7]

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(drumroll)
(shot of Sam)


Greg Palmer: (VO, added in post-production) So far, Sam Hodkin has won cash and prizes totaling..... $344,867!

(NBC cheers)


[OPENING THEME]





This week, one of our contestants could win a Corvette billiards table, an orchestral digital grand piano, or a cruise around the world!


And continue a journey towards a fortune in cash and prizes including this 2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn......




And hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash!


As we conclude Big Money Week on.........




(echo)

(the screen zooms out to reveal the logo on the Tropicana video screen)





And now, from the Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas, here's the star of the show! GREG PALMER!



(a mixed reaction as I walk up on stage wearing a "Make America Great Again" baseball cap)


Greg: Thank you, Burton. Hello, everyone, it's Friday here at the old $ale. That means we're leaving the Tropicana Hotel and Resort in beautiful Las Vegas. It's also Hat Day, and if you can get a shot of this, Mario..... (shot of the hat) There it is. A nice close up. It says "Make America Great Again". Which I think we should do. And one of the ways we Make America Great Again on this program is by giving away lots of cash and prizes, and our champion has been taking us for a lot. A big welcome back to Sam Hodkin!


(wild cheers and applause)


Hiya, Sam. Welcome back to the show. Now, Sam, you've been in Las Vegas for a week now, almost a week. How do you like it? What have you been doing when you're not taping here?

[hodders]

Getting cultured is a good way of putting it, museums, the Arts District, plenty to keep me occupied.

[palmer7]

See, this is why he's so sharp. He's not wasting his time at the casino. Well, Sam, you've proved yourself to be quite knowledgeable, and that has paid off handsomely for you. We end the week the way we began, with the champion going for this!



[TURNER SPORTS ANTHEM]





Burton: (VO) Sam, behold the power of the 2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn, a car that looks to the future and brings with it a new level of finesse! Beneath Dawn’s sleek exterior sits a 6.6-liter V12 twin-turbo engine, one engineered to deliver a surge of seemingly infinite power that will awaken your senses. The contemporary interior is crafted in anticipation of unforgettable moments between friends: a true four-seater, Dawn is an experience designed to be shared. Every drive opens new possibilities. Furnished by Towbin Motorcars of Las Vegas! And befitting both a champion and vehicle of this caliber, an 18-karat gold, diamond-studded keyring worth $5,000 from Germani Jewelers and $ale of the Century. All together, it's priced at.....



$418,830


(NBC/Grundy cheers) Greg: And that is the most expensive automobile ever offered on network television. If you win tonight, you could drive off in it. Good luck to you, Sam. You've got two people you have to beat. Here to introduce the challengers is Stacey Wren!



(audience cheers as Stacey walks out wearing a raspberry beret and a short-cut raspberry mini-dress, she joins me at the lectern)


Greg: A raspberry beret? Where'd you get that, a second-hand store?


Stacey: Ha ha, very funny. No, this hat is new. And so is this dress.


Greg: I'll say it is. Now, did you see the Oscars?


Stacey: I certainly did. For once, La La Land didn't sweep the Oscars.


Greg: Yes, I know many people were concerned that they would. But they didn't. Who are our challengers tonight?


(As Stacey introduces the contestants, models of the opposite gender escort them to their seats)


Stacey: Well, first, we have a food service manager for a major convenience store chain in New England. From Plymouth, Massachusetts, here's Steven Anderson. And he's a junior high school student who is also a diehard Muppets fan. From Baltimore, Maryland, here's Matt Bingel.


(cheers and applause)


Greg: All right. Let's meet our challengers. First off, Matt Bingel. Hiya, Matt. You're probably one of the youngest contestants we've ever had. What grade are you in?

[mrb2000]

I am in the 11th grade.

[palmer7]

Oh, that's high school....... the more that I look at you, you're not the youngest contestant we've ever had. So, what do you want to major in in college?

[mrb2000]

I want to major in Accounting

[palmer7]

Accounting. Ah, that seems to be a nice, safe choice. The world will always need accountants. Maybe we'll give you something to account for tonight. Good luck.


Next, we have Steven. Hiya, Steven. A food service manager for a major convenience store chain in New England. What exactly do you do?

[asja2002]

I make sure that the food is ptoperly ordered, that the staff maintain the work environment and that our customers keep coming back for more

[palmer7]

Excellent. Ah, but this card also says you're a Brony. What's your favorite Pony and why?

[asja2002]

Pinkie Pie is by far my favorite because she does whatever it takes to make her friends smile

[palmer7]

Just like you doing whatever it takes to keep customers coming back for more. Good choice. My favorite is Rainbow Dash, although I hardly watch the show. Good luck to you.


Stacey: I like Rainbow Dash, myself. Good luck, everyone. $20 to start.

(the board initializes)


Matt: $20
Steven: $20
Sam: $20


(Stacey waves as she exits)


Greg: We'll see you later, Stace. All right, this is Friday. Round 1, champ going for the car. Hands on buzzers, here we go.


1. In which Shakespeare play does Antonio owe Shylock a pound of flesh?
2. What month does the summer solstice occur in the Northern Hemisphere?
3. Anthracite and bituminous are two types of what mineral?
4. The boxer nicknamed "The Boston Strong Boy" was John L. WHAT?
5. Starting with "M", what is a more common word for a fata morgana?

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

[palmer7]

1. In which Shakespeare play does Antonio owe Shylock a pound of flesh?
(buzzcode: 75)
*Sam buzzes in (64)*
Sam?
Sam: The Merchant of Venice
That's right. The champ draws first blood.
(ding)


Matt: $20
Steven: $20
Sam: $25


2. What month does the summer solstice occur in the Northern Hemisphere?
(buzzcode: 83)
*Steven buzzes in (62)*
Steven?
Steven: June
That's right, we have a tie for first.
(ding)


Matt: $20
Steven: $25
Sam: $25



3. Anthracite and bituminous are two types of what mineral?
(buzzcode: 19)
*Sam buzzes in (78)*
Sam?
Sam: Coal
Coal is right, and the champ goes to $30.
(ding)


Matt: $20
Steven: $25
Sam: $30


4. The boxer nicknamed "The Boston Strong Boy" was John L. WHAT?
(buzzcode: 4)
*Sam buzzes in (18)*
Sam?
Sam: Sullivan
Right you are. Sam goes to $35.
(ding)


Matt: $20
Steven: $25
Sam: $35



5. Starting with "M", what is a more common word for a fata morgana?
(buzzcode: 31)
*Sam buzzes in (42)*
Sam?
Sam: Mirage
Mirage is right, and Sam goes to $40.
(ding)


Matt: $20
Steven: $25
Sam: $40


(audience cheers)

[INSTANT BARGAIN]


That means it's time for an Instant Bargain. The player in the lead can always buy bargain merchandise, and Sam, that's you. You've got a $15 lead over Steven. Now, Sam..... this is the end of Big Money Week, and in the past few nights, we've offered trips and all sorts of things. Well, we're ending it with a bang. For the first Instant Bargain, just look at the monitor!


(the video monitor shows a pre-recorded Stacey outside the Hard Rock Cafe with....)





Burton: (VO) A NEW CAR!


(audience explodes, shot of the car)


Burton: (VO) It's the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Premier Hatch Automatic! It's the first time the Cruze has ever been offered as a hatchback, and it's made to help you get where you’re going without missing a beat. It comes with all the standard features including 6-speed automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, plus these packages and accessories: the Enhanced Convenience Package, the Sun and Sound With Navigation Package, and floor mats. From Chevrolet! Find new roads. This car is normally priced at....


$27,680


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


$6

(audience cheers, back to the studio)


Greg: And I have the keys right here. (I hold them up) For familiarity purposes, I took a test ride in a Cruze Hatchback, and it was amazing. This is the first time Chevy is offering the Cruze in a hatchback, and you'll want one. Now, Sam.... you've got a $15 lead. That's more than enough to cover the price, so I'm not going to touch it. If you bought this, you'd have a car worth over $27,000 and you'd still have a $9 lead. A brand-new car for only $6. What do you say?

[hodders]

I've heard good things about the Cruze, and these chances don't come often. *Presses buzzer*

[palmer7]

He's going to buy! (audience cheers, I run over and give him the keys, then come back)



We take the $6 off your score....


Matt: $20
Steven: $25
Sam: $34



And as promised, Sam has a $9 lead and a brand-new automobile. Congratulations, that car is yours to keep regardless of how well you do in the game. Back to the questions.

1. What Canadian hockey team calls Bell Centre home?
2. From Old French for "young hen", what term is used for domestic fowl in general?
3. What 1859 novel had the line "We had everything before us, we had nothing before us"?


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

[palmer7]

[Matt, you missed the 24-hour time limit. We are proceeding without you this time. However, I will be talking with Doug, Tony, and Mark about this. I don't want to set a precedent and give contestants a pass whenever they think they're losing. Please do not miss any further deadlines. This is your one and only warning.]



1. What Canadian hockey team calls Bell Centre home?
(buzzcode: 16)
*Sam buzzes in (17)*
Sam?
Sam: The Montréal Canadiens
Oui. Up to $39.
(ding)


Matt: $20
Steven: $25
Sam: $39


2. From Old French for "young hen", what term is used for domestic fowl in general?
(buzzcode: 17)
*Steven buzzes in (72, 1st to respond)*
Steven?
Steven: Poultry
That's right, and you go to $30.
(ding)


Matt: $20
Steven: $30
Sam: $39


3. What 1859 novel had the line "We had everything before us, we had nothing before us"?
(buzzcode: 74)
*Steven buzzes in (50)*
Steven?
Steven: A Tale of Two Cities
That's right. I'm surprised nobody's made a movie of that in close to 60 years. You move up to $35.
(ding)


Matt: $20
Steven: $35
Sam: $39




(Fame Game later on tonight)

[palmer7]

(my apologies)


[FAME GAME]


Fame Game time. Sam, you could extend your lead. Steven, you could take the lead. And Matt.... well, you could get pretty darn close. Don't forget, we've hidden behind one of those spaces $25,000 in cash. Behind another, we've hidden a brand-new Chevrolet Camaro. (audience cheers) But before you face the board, you've got to earn control of it. We're looking for a famous thing.


I am a television show that debuted nationally on August 5, 1957 and was finally put to rest on October 7, 1989. Prior to that, I was a local show originating from what is now WPVI-TV in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I originally featured predecessors of music videos, but that changed quickly. I was originally on every day, but in 1963, was made a weekly show. Once I moved to Los Angeles, my host decided racial integration was the most responsible move. As a result, I socially impacted teenagers' opinions regarding race. I played a crucial role in introducing Americans to such famous artists as Prince, The Jackson 5, Sonny and Cher, Aerosmith, and John Lydon’s PiL—all of whom made their American TV debuts on me. In 2004, Ryan Seacrest, along with my creator and his production company, attempted to revive me. It didn't work, but one element became So You Think You Can Dance, which still runs to this day.


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

[palmer7]

(buzzcode: 55)
*Steven buzzes in (57)*
Steven?
Steven: American Bandstand
Hosted by Dick Clark, you are right! (audience cheers) And it's too bad we don't have that show on anymore.


Stacey, where's the $10?

[palmer7]

(lights in motion)
(Stacey flips the space over)




Stacey: Behind number three, Greg.


Greg: Steven, the $10 would take you into the lead. We've got the lights locked into your buzzer. Good luck, and fire or stop when ready. (a letter from A-I, please)

[asja2002]

Ok I wanna see $25K or the Car or $10...Now! (H)

[palmer7]

(he stops)





Well, it's not the $10. What's behind Lucky 7, Burton?





Burton: (VO) Well, Steven, you've just won TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS IN CASH!


(fanfare)
(major cheers and applause)


Greg: Twenty-five thousand dollars, Steven! And here's the check! (I take a $25,000 check and write in "Steven Anderson", then walk over and give it to him) You got the big money! What do you think of that?

[asja2002]

Simply amazing!!

[palmer7]

He knew what he wanted, and he got it. We've got to calm down, so we're going to take a commercial break. We're just getting started, so don't go anywhere!


(main theme to commercial)
(Steven continues to celebrate)
(cheers and applause)
(fade to commercial)

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



Greg: We're back, and if you missed the last segment..... you missed quite a bit. Sam, who is playing for a Rolls-Royce, bought a Chevy Cruze Hatchback for $6. Steven wanted $25,000 off the Fame Game board, and he got it. Already, we've given away over $52,000 in cash and prizes, and we've got more to go!



Matt: $20
Steven: $35
Sam: $39



Score-wise, Sam has a $4 lead over Steven, and Matt's just trying to get in. Let's get right back into it with these questions.


1. Which river runs through the Grand Canyon?
2. Starting with "B", what is another name for the sport of logrolling?
3. What instrument does Jack White play in the band White Stripes?
4. Red Stripe beer originated from what island country?
5. Starting with "P", what is the study of fossils called?


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

[palmer7]

1. Which river runs through the Grand Canyon?
(buzzcode: 84)
*Steven buzzes in (62)*
Steven?
Steven: Colorado River
Yes, you are correct, sir. Up to $40.
(ding)


Matt: $20
Steven: $40
Sam: $39


2. Starting with "B", what is another name for the sport of logrolling?
(buzzcode: 72)
*Sam buzzes in (83)*
Sam?
Sam: Burling
I wasn't asking for the exact spelling, you're right. Up to $44.
(ding)


Matt: $20
Steven: $40
Sam: $44



3. What instrument does Jack White play in the band White Stripes?
(buzzcode: 98)
*Steven buzzes in (99)*
Steven?
Steven: Guitar
Correct. Up to $45.
(ding)


Matt: $20
Steven: $45
Sam: $44


Now we've got ourselves a horserace.

4. Red Stripe beer originated from what island country?
(buzzcode: 44)
*Steven buzzes in (43)*
Steven?
Steven: Jamaica
Hooray beer! You're right!
(ding)


Matt: $20
Steven: $50
Sam: $44




5. Starting with "P", what is the study of fossils called?
(buzzcode: 61)
*Sam buzzes in (72)*
Sam?
Sam: Paleantology
Again, pronounced the same, you're right.
(ding)


Matt: $20
Steven: $50
Sam: $49



[Just a reminder, be careful on the spelling. ]


[INSTANT BARGAIN]


Instant Bargain time, and Steven.... Steven, you've got a $1 lead. You've already won $25,000 in cash.... but how'd you like to add this? Look at the monitor!


(the monitor reveals a pre-recorded Stacey outside the Tropicana with....)





Burton: (VO) A NEW CONVERTIBLE!


(audience cheers loudly, back to the car)


Burton: (VO) It's the 2017 Buick Cascada Sport Touring! The open road just got more inviting with the Cascada luxury convertible. With the spirited performance of a 1.6L 200-HP turbocharged engine, Cascada expresses the pure fun of driving a convertible. Thoughtful features like luxurious perforated leather-appointed 8-way power-adjustable front seats, electronic front safety belt presenters and dual-zone automatic climate controls add comfort, convenience and even more joy to your joy rides. It comes with all the standard features plus the Dark Effects Package and all-weather floor mats. Experience the New Buick! It's normally priced at....


$38,130


But it's yours on $ale of the Century for only....


$11


(audience cheers, back to studio)


Greg: Oh man! Oh man! A Buick! Let me tell you, Steven, this is not your father's Buick. And you know, this is so good, I'm not even going to touch the price. I'll just throw in enough cash, $1,870 to be exact, to make it an even $40,000. For just a little more than the price of two questions, you can have this convertible and some gas money. $40,000 for 11 bucks, and that's my final offer! Going once.... going twice..... (audience shouts suggestions)

[asja2002]

3 things.... 1. I'm currently driving a Buick, albeit a 21 year old Century. 2. The Cascada is currently one of my dream cars.

3....(Hits buzzer) I'm buying!