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

[palmer7]

He's going to buy! (audience cheers loudly, I run over and give him the keys and I "make it rain" with the $1,870) Oh, it's raining now. I expect a full-blown storm, Steven. Congratulations.


(I walk back to my lectern) We take the $11 off your score....



Matt: $20
Steven: $39
Sam: $49



And you've given Sam a $10 lead, but you've picked up $65,000 in cash and a Cascada! Hooray Cascada! And Sam's happy, too. Back to the questions.


1. What literary character's parents were murdered in Godric's Hollow?
2. What are categorized as the biological class "aves"?
3. Marion Morrison is the real name of what film cowboy?


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

[palmer7]

(extending the time until Sunday afternoon, where is Matt?)

[mrb2000]

(I thought I sent it already. I PMed you yesterday)

[palmer7]

1. What literary character's parents were murdered in Godric's Hollow?
(buzzcode: 59)
*Steven buzzes in (27)*
Steven?
Steven: Harry Potter
That's right. Your score increases by $5.
(ding)


Matt: $20
Steven: $44
Sam: $49


2. What are categorized as the biological class "aves"?
(buzzcode: 44)
*Steven buzzes in (58)*
Steven?
Steven: Birds
Or, in some parts of New York, "boids". You're right again, and you're in a tie.
(ding)


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



3. Marion Morrison is the real name of what film cowboy?
(buzzcode: 59)
*Steven buzzes in (62)*
Steven?
Steven: John Wayne
Yep, you're right again, and you move to $54.
(ding)


Matt: $20
Steven: $54
Sam: $49



[FAME GAME]


Fame Game time. The Camaro is still up, as is the $10 Money Card. We're adding a $15 to it. Sam, you could use either one of those. Matt, you definitely could use one of those. Looking for a famous person.


I was born February 26, 1932 in Kingsland, Arkansas, and died September 12, 2003 in Nashville, Tennessee. I was one of seven children, and started working in cotton fields at age five, singing along with my family while working. The family farm was flooded on at least two occasions, which later inspired me to write the song "Five Feet High and Rising". My family's economic and personal struggles during the Great Depression inspired much of my music, especially those about other people facing similar difficulties. When I enlisted in the United States Air Force, I was not permitted to use initials as a first name, so I gave myself a first name, which later became part of my stage name. After basic training at Lackland Air Force Base and technical training at Brooks Air Force Base, both in San Antonio, Texas, I was assigned to the 12th Radio Squadron Mobile of the U.S. Air Force Security Service at Landsberg, Germany as a Morse Code operator intercepting Soviet Army transmissions. I was the first radio operator to pick up the news of the death of Joseph Stalin. In 1954, my first wife and I moved to Memphis, Tennessee, where I sold appliances while studying to be a radio announcer. At night I played with guitarist Luther Perkins and bassist Marshall Grant. Perkins and Grant were known as the Tennessee Two. I eventually worked up the courage to visit the Sun Records studio, hoping to get a recording contract. My gospel music was not well received, and I was allegedly told to "go home and sin, then come back with a song I can sell". I was a member of the legendary Million Dollar Quartet.


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

[palmer7]

[I'm doing away with the 24-hour time limits. However, I would like to keep this game moving.]

(buzzcode: 95)
*Steven buzzes in (67)*
Steven?
Steven: Johnny Cash
That's right! The Man in Black. (audience cheers)


Stacey, where's the $15?



(lights in motion)

(Stacey flips the #5 space)




Stacey: Smack in the middle, mate. Number five.


Greg: You could lengthen your lead here if you hit one of those two Money Cards. Good luck, and fire when ready. (an unused letter from A-I, please)

[asja2002]

Ive got a two car garage....I want that Camaro or some money NOW! (C)

[dougmorrisontheair]

[palmer7]

(he stops)


Stop at ten bucks!


(fanfare)
(cheers and applause)
(camera flashes between Steven and the $10)



Matt: $20
Steven: $64
Sam: $49



And Steven now has a $15 lead over the champion. And $15 is how much it will cost to get a chance at a hundred-grand. CashCard round is coming up! We could break the bank!


(main theme to commercial)
(at Graceland Wedding Chapel, Burton weds two female Elvis impersonators, audience cheers and laughs)
(fade to commercial)

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


Greg: Welcome back. So far, we've given away over $92,000 in cash and cars. Let me just update you on where everyone is.



Matt: $20
Steven: $64
Sam: $49



Sam is at $49. He has a Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback. Steven is at $64, and he has a Buick Cascada convertible and $26,870 in cash. Matt.... has $20, but he's happy for these two. Matt, there's always the Fame Game board, you might get the Camaro. Let's get back to the questions.


1. Starting with "S", what Scottish archipelago is famous not only for its ponies but also for a breed of dog?
2. What female historical figure's name is an anagram of "ALERT A COP"?
3. For what anniversary would gifts made of paper be appropriate?
4. Which famous explorer's frozen body was found in a 1999 expedition to Mt. Everest?
5. Please give me the exact next line to this Johnny Cash hit.



The whirlwind is in the thorn tree.
It's hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
Till Armageddon, no Shalam, no Shalom.
Then the father hen will call his chickens home.
The wise men will bow down before the throne.
And at his feet they'll cast their golden crowns.



(buzzcodes and answers, please)

[palmer7]

1. Starting with "S", what Scottish archipelago is famous not only for its ponies but also for a breed of dog?
(buzzcode: 26)
*Matt buzzes in (15, 1st to respond)*
Matt?
Matt: Shetland
Welcome to the game, Matt! You're right, and move up to $25!
(ding)
(audience cheers)


Matt: $25
Steven: $64
Sam: $49



2. What female historical figure's name is an anagram of "ALERT A COP"?
(buzzcode: 62)
*Matt buzzes in (65)*
Matt again?
Matt: Cleopatra
And Matt moves to $30!
(ding)


Matt: $30
Steven: $64
Sam: $49


3. For what anniversary would gifts made of paper be appropriate?
(buzzcode: 30)
*Steven buzzes in (11, 1st to respond)*
Steven?
Steven: First Anniversary
That's right, Steven moves to $69.
(ding)


Matt: $30
Steven: $69
Sam: $49



4. Which famous explorer's frozen body was found in a 1999 expedition to Mt. Everest?
(buzzcode: 12)
*Matt buzzes in (28)*
Matt?
Matt: George Mallory
That's right, and you go to $35.
(ding)


Matt: $35
Steven: $69
Sam: $49



5. Please give me the exact next line to this Johnny Cash hit.



The whirlwind is in the thorn tree.
It's hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
Till Armageddon, no Shalam, no Shalom.
Then the father hen will call his chickens home.
The wise men will bow down before the throne.
And at his feet they'll cast their golden crowns.


(buzzcode: 27)
*Steven buzzes in (44)*
Steven?
Steven: When the man comes around
That's right, and that song comes from the soundtrack to the film Logan, now in theaters. You move to $74.
(ding)


Matt: $35
Steven: $74
Sam: $49



[CASHCARD]

Greg: It's time for CashCard, and this is a big one. But first, I'd like to point out that we've been getting messages on Twitter and Facebook and e-mails from viewers like you that saw our last episode. You all said the same thing: "Random Cash is too high!" And we looked over the tape, and you're right. So, starting next week, when we return to California, we're going to be lowering the Random Cash maximum to $25. Just to make everything fair. (audience cheers) So, this will be the last chance to make a killing.


Steven, you have a $25 lead over Sam. The CashCard is worth.... (I pull out the check) One hundred thousand dollars! (audience cheers)


And believe it or not, tonight, on $ale of the Century, on NBC, and rerun tomorrow or Monday on USA Network, we have a prize that is worth more, more, than SEVENTY-SIX THOUSAND dollars! (audience cheers) More than $76,000! Look at the monitor!


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




Burton: A NEW LINCOLN CONTINENTAL!


(audience goes wild, reaction shots of Steven, wipe to car)


Burton: (VO) It's the 2017 Lincoln Continental Black Label Chalet Edition. The Lincoln Black Label is an invitation to a uniquely elevated automotive experience, one that revolves around you. Enjoy unique privileges such as complimentary car washes, annual detailing, and a complementary dinner for two at one of the exquisite Lincoln Culinary Collection restaurants. The car comes with all the standard features including 6-speed SelectShift® automatic transmission with paddle shifters and all-wheel drive, plus the Continental Technology Package and the Rear-Seat Package. Furnished by Santa Monica Ford Lincoln! It's a prize worth.....


$76,670


(wipe back to studio, cheers and applause)


Greg: That is a Lincoln Continental Black Label. Steven, should you win that, you'd be part of an elite group. Now, you have a $25 lead. If you bought in, you'd still have a $10 lead. What say ye? (audience shouts suggestions)

[asja2002]

Wow. This show knows me and my taste in cars I'll tell you what.

[Buzzes in]


I'll have the Hearts,please

[palmer7]

He's going to play! (audience cheers)



Matt: $35
Steven: $59
Sam: $49



And you still have a $10 lead regardless of what happens. The man wants Hearts, Stace.


(Stacey selects the Hearts icon)

Stacey: Good luck, Steven.


Greg: We've already given away two cars, can we make it three? Good luck. For $100,000.... what's under Hearts?


(Stacey presses a button, and the reels spin)

It's Random Cash! (audience cheers) This is the last chance to get the $50. What have we got tonight?


(the randomizer reveals....)


[$44]


(fanfare)
(audience cheers)

$44! Ay yi yi yi! Could we have a repeat of last night?




Matt: $35
Steven: $103
Sam: $49



Steven, you've hit the Century mark. And since we didn't give away the money tonight, the CashCard goes back down to $50,000 when we return to Los Angeles, and the studio audience is going to split $100,000! (and the audience celebrates) Now, now, don't get too excited. We've got a packed house tonight, and if all 1,200 people show up, everybody's getting only $83.33. So, we're going to have a drawing during the break and give away another $100,000!


Sam, it's crunch time coming up for you. When the going gets tough, the tough well, I don't know what the tough do. Back to the questions.


1. Hippolyte Mege-Mouries is credited for creating what dairy-like table spread?
2. In Greek mythology, who killed the Gorgon?
3. What was comedian Redd Foxx's real last name and most famous character?

(buzzcodes and answers, please)

[palmer7]

1. Hippolyte Mege-Mouries is credited for creating what dairy-like table spread?
(buzzcode: 16)
*Matt buzzes in (19)*
Matt?
Matt: Margarine
That's right. "Hippolyte Mege-Mouries made margarine", and I bet you can't say that five times fast. Try it during the break. You get another $5.
(ding)


Matt: $40
Steven: $103
Sam: $49



2. In Greek mythology, who killed the Gorgon?
(buzzcode: 80)
*Sam buzzes in (48)*
Sam?
Sam: Perseus
That's right. If you'd said Medusa, you'd be wrong. She's one of the Gorgons, plural. Sam goes to $54.
(ding)


Matt: $40
Steven: $103
Sam: $54



3. What was comedian Redd Foxx's real last name and most famous character?
(buzzcode: 11)
*Steven buzzes in (37)*
Steven?
Steven: Sanford
That's right. Redd Foxx's real name is John Elroy Sanford. You move to $108.
(ding)


Matt: $40
Steven: $108
Sam: $54



[FAME GAME]


Time for the last Fame Game, and Sam, you need it. You need the $25, or at least the $15. Otherwise, it's going to be a long climb. Looking for a famous thing.


We are a company formed on February 1, 1969 and rendered defunct by 1993. Our founders were Irwin Molasky, Merv Adelson, and Lee Rich. We initially started producing made-for-TV movies for the ABC Movie of the Week, until Mr. Rich bought the script to an adaptation of Earl Hamner Jr.'s novel The Homecoming and subsequently sold the rights to CBS. The film was a smash success and allowed us to create our first hit. In 1984-85, three of the top 10 television shows in the United States were produced by us, with two of those featuring lead characters with the same last name. In 1985, we announced our intention to buy a 15% share in the then-troubled company Warner Communications. We later expanded into first-run syndication and then purchased the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer lot from Ted Turner in 1986. For a time, we also took possession of the Rankin/Bass animation house, along with the post-1973 library of that company. That now belongs to Warner Bros., as do we. Some of our notable films include such titles as Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe?, Bert Rigby, You're a Fool, and An Officer and a Gentleman.


(buzzcode and answer, please)

[palmer7]

(buzzcode: 90)
*Steven buzzes in (67)*
Steven?
Steven: LORIMAR
You are RIGHT! (shot of disappointed Sam, audience cheers)


Well, now. This is turning out to be quite a match. Steven, let's see if you can capitalize on it. Stace, where's the $25?


(lights in motion)





Stacey: At #2.


Greg: The Camaro's still up there, but so are the $15 and $25. We've also got a $50,000 Wild Card up there, so all to play for. Good luck and fire when ready. (an unused letter from A-I, please)

[asja2002]

Daddy needs some more cash or another car...Let's hit it NOW! (B)

[dougmorrisontheair]

[palmer7]

(he stops)


Stop at $15!

(audience cheers)
(fanfare)
(camera flashes between Steven and the $15)



Matt: $40
Steven: $123
Sam: $54



Ay yi yi.... this is turning into a runaway match. Steven has $123.


Sam: I'll grab me coat! (audience laughs)


Greg: Hold it, hold it. Sam, the impossible has happened before. Where was the Camaro hiding?

[palmer7]

Stacey: The Camaro, which we will have a drawing for during the break, was behind #4.

(fanfare)


Greg: Well, Sam pulled it off last episode. Anyone can still win, but who will? We'll finish with the all-important Speed Round after the break.


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

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(during the break, for On-Demand viewers)


All right, now for the drawings. In a moment, we'll know how many of you there are. (pause) 1,000? There are exactly 1,000 of you here tonight, so everybody gets $100. No matter what. (audience cheers) Now, you also each have a ticket number. If your number is drawn, make yourself heard, react, stand up, so that we know you're here. I'll recognize you and you can claim your prize. OK? (audience reacts) OK, good. Now, this first drawing is for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro worth over $35,000. (audience ooohs) Burton, what is our first lucky number?


(the random number generator reveals....) Burton: And the first number is 5-9-1! Congratulations, you've just won a new car!


(a 13-year-old girl screams her head off and runs up to the stage)


Greg: Wait just a minute. How old are you?


Girl: 13!


Greg: Oh, my goodness, and you got a ticket. There must be some mistake. Did you bring your parents with you?


Girl: Yes, I did.


Greg: Well, bring them up, because they'll have to claim your new car! Come on up! (and her parents run up on stage) Welcome, 5-9-2 and 5-9-3. You understand this is strictly for legal purposes. She has won the car, but you'll have to claim it. Should I give the girl the keys? (audience shouts in the positive, I give the keys to the girl and everything else to the parents) Congratulations. Now, just go over there and we'll have everything written up for you. Give this family a nice round of applause. (audience cheers, the three exit) All right, now, here's the big one. I have a check here for $100,000. One of you shall get it. Everyone, stand by, because it could be you! Burton....?


(the random number generator reveals....) Burton: And the winner is 5-3-3! Congratulations! You've just won ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS!


(an elderly black woman runs up on stage and bounces around in excitement, chasing me around)


Greg: Where you do you get your stamina, ma'am? (audience laughs) That's incredible. Congratulations. Tell you what, why don't you four stay up here on stage, and we'll introduce you on television. You'll get to be on TV from coast to coast.

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Closed captioning paid for in part by the following.....

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



Greg: I'm here with four lucky people. To my left, we have the winners of the Camaro. Holding the keys is Lindsey. Her number came up, and she won the car. However, claiming it for her are her parents, Roger and Barbie. They flew in all the way from Philadelphia for a wedding, and decided to see our show. Now, they'll have a Camaro waiting for them at home. And to my right.... this bundle of energy is Pauline Anderson. She's 85 years old, and she's not Samoan at all. She's black. During the break, we discovered that she was on The Price is Right back in 1981 and chased Bob around.


(short footage of Pauline chasing Bob around, File Footage Courtesy: Mark Goodson Productions/CBS)

(back to studio)


And when she found out she won a hundred thousand, she had that pep in her step again. Congratulations to both of you. You may return to your seats. (audience cheers)


Now, back to that all-important Speed Round. Sam and Matt.... this round's gonna be the round that they're gonna throw it back to you. By now, you should've somehow realized what you gotta do. I don't believe that anybody feels the way we do about you now. (audience reacts) I suppose you'll want me to start breaking into Oasis, now. Forget it. May I have 10 questions on the clock, please?



Matt: $40
Steven: $123
Sam: $54

[10]



(ding)


OK. The score is Matt at $40, Steven at $123, and the champ at $54. Matt and Sam, go on the attack. Steven, the name of the game for you is defense. D-Fence. Good luck to everyone. Audience, please be quiet. We begin the Speed Round..... now!

1. The Fourth Amendment prohibits unreasonable search & what?
2. What state capital lies 14 miles east of Lake Tahoe?
3. At what university would you find The Harvey S. Firestone Memorial Library?
4. What popular English cheese is often dyed orange?
5. What Biblical figure said, "I have gotten a man from the Lord"?
6. What type of instrument is a Celesta?
7. What Muppet launched her signature fragrance, "Moi", in 1998?
8. Who is the Greek equivalent of the Roman goddess Diana?
9. What team did the Atlanta Braves defeat in the 1995 World Series?
10. Which US state is nicknamed the "Mountain State"?


(buzzcodes and answers, please)

[palmer7]

1. The Fourth Amendment prohibits unreasonable search & what?
(buzzcode: 95)
*Steven buzzes in (42)*
Steven?
Steven: Seizure
Correct.
(ding)


Matt: $40
Steven: $133
Sam: $54

[9]


2. What state capital lies 14 miles east of Lake Tahoe?
(buzzcode: 37)
*Matt buzzes in (16)*
Matt?
Matt: Carson City, Nevada
Yes.
(ding)


Matt: $50
Steven: $133
Sam: $54

[8]



3. At what university would you find The Harvey S. Firestone Memorial Library?
(buzzcode: 22)
*Matt buzzes in (27)*
Matt?
Matt: Princeton
Yes.
(ding)


Matt: $60
Steven: $133
Sam: $54

[7]



4. What popular English cheese is often dyed orange?
(buzzcode: 46)
*Sam buzzes in (50)*
Sam?
Sam: Cheddar
Correct.
(ding)


Matt: $60
Steven: $133
Sam: $64

[6]



5. What Biblical figure said, "I have gotten a man from the Lord"?
(buzzcode: 27)
*Matt buzzes in (31)*
Matt?
Matt: Adam
(wrong)
Eve.


Matt: $50
Steven: $133
Sam: $64

[5]


6. What type of instrument is a Celesta?
(buzzcode: 87)
*Matt buzzes in (9)*
Matt?
Matt: Percussion
(wrong)
Keyboard.


Matt: $40
Steven: $133
Sam: $64

[4]


7. What Muppet launched her signature fragrance, "Moi", in 1998?
(buzzcode: 50)
*Matt buzzes in (58)*
Matt?
Matt: Miss Piggy
Correct.
(ding)



Matt: $50
Steven: $133
Sam: $64

[3]



8. Who is the Greek equivalent of the Roman goddess Diana?
(buzzcode: 82)
*Sam buzzes in (42)*
Sam?
Sam: Artemis
Correct.
(ding)



Matt: $40
Steven: $133
Sam: $74

[2]



9. What team did the Atlanta Braves defeat in the 1995 World Series?
(buzzcode: 32)
*Matt buzzes in (57)*
Matt?
Matt: Cleveland Indians
Right.
(ding)



Matt: $60
Steven: $133
Sam: $74

[1]



10. Which US state is nicknamed the "Mountain State"?
(buzzcode: 60)
*Matt buzzes in (65)*
Matt?
Matt: West Virginia
That's right, little good it does you.
(ding)



Matt: $70
Steven: $133
Sam: $74

[0]




(time's up)


Time's up, and we have a new champion!



[WIN CUE]
[BGM MUSIC]
(cheers and applause)



Steven, you certainly capitalized. Even if we had taken $25 away from your total, you still would've won. Matt turned out to be the spoiler for our champ. Congratulations, Steven. We'll return to you in a moment.


Sam..... what can I say? You've been here all week and you've taken us for quite a bit. Let's just go over all of your prizes. You've won a trip to Hong Kong, a Playstation 4 with a TV, a poker table with chairs, a Broadway tour of New York City, an investment in a Broadway musical, a 46-piece set of sterling silverware, three months' rent of a luxury apartment in Italy, a four-wheeled rowing cycle, a Porsche scooter, you're driving out of here in a Chevy Cruze Hatchback, you've got a motorhome, and you have $150,074 in cash. You are, by far, the highest non-tournament winner we've ever had. We'll definitely see you in the Tournament of Champions. Sam, you're leaving us with a grand total of....


$372,621
£304,953.03


$372,621 in cash and prizes! (audience cheers) You've also been a great contestant, a joy, a pleasure. We thank you so much. (audience cheers)


Matt, with everyone winning something today, you just missed out. We have for you $70 in cash and some nice parting gifts. Thank you so much.

Do either one of you wish to say anything before you go?

[mrb2000]

Gave you a run for your money in that speed round, huh?

But in all seriousness, great game guys! (handshake)

[hodders]

Steven undoubtedly got the share of Luc I've had the last 4 nights, and 4 out of 5 ain't bad, well played.

[palmer7]

Thank you, Sam. And Steven Anderson carries the night, as he becomes the new champion. Right this way, Steven, let's go shopping!


(Let's Go Shopping cue plays as Steven joins me at the Shopping area)
(cheers and applause)


Well, tonight has been a big night for you, Steven. You've won a car and $25,000 in cash, and you still ended up winning the game in a big way. Your thoughts, sir?

[asja2002]

I had good luck with the questions. As much as I wanted all the bonus goodies off the boards, if they all came in the right way I'd be leaving with 200K and Sam would be here. So, luck on the bonus boards in the right ways help, too.

[palmer7]

That's probably right. However, you are here, and that's what matters. We change our merchandise every five shows, so we'll have to put this Rolls-Royce back in the garage. However, next week, we'll have some great prizes, including this pair of Alfa Romeos.



[WHERE'S THE WALRUS V2]






Burton: (VO) With a captivating mix of progressive technology, race-inspired performance and seductive styling, this pair of Alfa Romeo 4C Coupes thrills Alfa Romeo devotees, performance enthusiasts and car connoisseurs alike. Their carbon fiber monocoque chassis and other advanced lightweight technologies help put 4C performance into supercar territory. They come loaded with some of the most popular packages and options. This is supreme performance that can be experienced first-hand instead of admired from afar. And befitting a champion and cars of this caliber, a pair of diamond-studded platinum keychains worth a total of $5,000 from Germani Jewelers. Altogether, this prize package is worth....


$150,590




It's not a car, it's an Alfa Romeo.


(cheers and applause) Greg: Continuing the proud tradition of Alfa Romeos on $ale. That's what you'll get if you win your fifth game. Six games is worth all the prizes, the 7th adds to it your Personal Cash Jackpot, and this!


(cash jackpot fanfare as the sign lowers)


Burton: (VO) A cash bonus of one MILLION dollars!




(cheers and applause)



Greg: However, you may say, "Greg, I've had a great time, but I want to take this home."



(Doug Morris and Leslie Jones cuddle up on a couch, Netflix, and chill)


Burton: (VO) Steven, we want you to Netflix and chill for a very long time, so we're giving you 1,500 months, or 125 years, of Premium coverage! Now you can watch your favorite movies and TV shows, plus original shows you can't find anywhere else in HD and Ultra HD. Plus, you can watch on 4 screens at the same time, and watch on your laptop, TV, phone, and tablet! Furnished by Netflix.


And this prize is worth.....







$18,000


(audience cheers)


Greg: That's a lot of Netflixing and chilling, Steven. Now, if you were to come back, we'd replace that with a prize just as nice, but maybe not as expensive. So, the option is yours. Will you take 1,500 months of Netflix, or will you come back with us to Los Angeles and try for another prize? Here's 10 seconds to decide.


(drumroll)


And what's your decision?

[asja2002]

Considering what i have in pocket already, I'm coming back

[palmer7]

Good man. (the horn fanfare plays as we shake on it, cheers and applause)


All right, now, we'll just walk over here. (we walk to the Ten-in-a-Row desk, I lift the laptop lid) As you know, winning seven games in a row earns you not only all the prizes and the million-dollar bonus, but also your Personal Cash Jackpot. Since you're a new champion, we're starting yours at $500,000. (audience cheers) And you can add as much as $250,000 more to it by playing this game. I'll ask you 10 questions. For each one, you'll have three seconds to give me an answer. Each right answer moves you up the ladder, each pass or wrong answer drops you to the bottom. Get 10 in a row, you'll add a quarter-million to your P-C-J! (audience cheers) And tonight's the last night you can do that. After that, it's a maximum of 100-grand a night, so if you played perfectly all six times you played it, your P-C-J would be up to $1.25 million! (audience cheers) Now, are you ready to go? (PMing you the questions now, stand by)

[palmer7]

(Steve nods) All right, dim the lights. (the lights dim) Good luck to you. The round starts.... now!


1. What state capital is the only one without a McDonald's?
Steven: Monpelier VT
Correct. (We'll accept it.)
(ding)



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2. What state was referred to as "his Majesty's ancient colony and dominion"?
Steven: Virginia
Yes.
(ding)



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3. What Beatles song begins with the line "Dear sir or madam, will you read my book"?
Steven: Paperback Writer
Yes.
(ding)



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4. What is a poker hand with consecutive numbers?
Steven: Straight
Yes.
(ding)



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5. What planet has been under observation by the Cassini spacecraft since 2004?
Steven: Saturn
Correct.
(ding)



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6. What alliterative system was ruled constitutional in the 1978 Bakke case?
Steven: Affirmative Action
Right.
(ding)



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7. What country has had a two-child policy since 2015?
Steven: India
(wrong)
China.


8. What seaport in Liguria lends its name to a popular type of salami?
Steven: Genoa
Correct.
(ding)



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9. What country's 1-dollar coin features a loon on one side?
Steven: Canada
Yes, sir.
(ding)


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10. Xena: Warrior Princess is a spinoff of what 1990s action series?
Steven: Hercules
Yep, that's right.
(ding)


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(time's up)
(the lights come back on, the audience applauds)


PERSONAL CASH JACKPOT:
$512,500


It was India that did you in, but other than that, nice recovery. You can only do what you can do. Your thoughts, sir?

[asja2002]

Nothing ventured, nothing gained I guess.. Better than blanking out on the last one

[palmer7]

That's right. Steven, you've got a car and over $26,000 in cash. That gives you a one-day total of....


$65,000


$65,000 in cash and prizes exactly! (Stacey joins us at the desk) Now, here's something you can try at home during the weekend to impress your friends. Take a number, add five to it, then double it. Subtract four from it, then divide it in half. Then, subtract that original number from the new number. You should end up with 3.


Stacey: I just did it in my head, and you're right!


Greg: Yeah. Anyway, we'll be back in Los Angeles on Monday. Until then, I'll be waiting for you on Top 30 Countdown over the Westwood One Radio Networks. Two new challengers next time. Thanks, Tropicana! Have a great weekend, keep smiling, and bye for now! (I give the Dick Clark Salute)


[CLOSING THEME, CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]

Greg: (VO, added in post-production) Some members of our studio audience and some departing contestants will receive a week's stay at the Tropicana Las Vegas, all expenses paid, plus....


A gift certificate from Rockabilia.com. With over 250,000 items to choose from, Rockabilia offers the largest selection of music merchandise you will find on the web-- period. Furnished by Rockabilia.com.


A gift package from America's favorite jelly bean. Jelly Belly, in a variety of mouthwatering flavors of The Original Gourmet Jelly Bean. Jelly Belly.


Introducing the Berkline Shiatsu Massage Recliner in genuine leather. Soothe tired, aching muscles while refreshing your mind and body in a Berkline Shiatsu Massage Recliner.


A trip for two to Hawaii aboard the Hawaii Express. For the lowest-priced 747 flights between L.A. and Hawaii, climb aboard the "Big Pineapple", the Hawaii Express. Plus, you'll stay at Marriott's Maui Beach Resort. Set on a three-mile ribbon of golden sand, luxurious rooms with beautiful views. Enjoy snorkeling, windsurfing, sailing, tennis, and golf. Furnished by the Maui Marriott Beach Resort.


A Service Merchandise gift certificate. Famous, brand-name items. Select from our 500-page catalog or redeem at one of our showrooms. Furnished by Service Merchandise.


And Oneida's stainless flatware in the Torsade pattern. A service for 12 plus serving pieces and storage chest. Richly-detailed, finely-crafted stainless steel flatware. Oneida, your table is ready.





Plus, all of our contestants and members of our studio audience will receive a diamond stick pen from Germani Jewelers, and a copy of the all-new $ale of the Century video game for the Nintendo Switch. Furnished by THQ Nordic.

CHEVROLET MOTOR DIVISION

BUICK MOTOR DIVISION

STAR LINCOLN FORD

TROPICANA LAS VEGAS

WESTIN BONAVENTURE HOTEL

UNITED AIRLINES

TOWBIN MOTORCARS OF LAS VEGAS

AMERICAN EAGLE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

ROCKABILIA.COM

JELLY BELLY CANDY COMPANY

ASHLEY FURNITURE INDUSTRIES

HAWAII EXPRESS/MAUI MARRIOTT BEACH RESORT

SERVICE MERCHANDISE

ONEIDA SILVERSMITHS

THQ NORDIC AB

GERMANI JEWELLERS

Greg Palmer's Wardrobe Furnished by:

STUDIO ITALIA

Stacey Wren's Wardrobe Furnished by:

NARELLE WILSON COUTEUR

Additional Wardrobe Furnished by:

KEITH MATHESON

BLAZER

THE GREIF COMPANIES

ZIMMERMANN

PERRY ELLIS INTERNATIONAL

Shoes by:

AQUILA

FRANCO BURRONE

$ALE OF THE CENTURY

GREG PALMER

Greg: (VO) All prices are Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Value and are correct at the time of recording. $ale of the Century stars Greg Palmer. This program has been edited for broadcast. For Burton Richardson, this is Greg Palmer speaking.

Executive Producers

JENNIFER MULLIN

ANDREW BROOKE

KAREN GREENE

Produced by

NICHOLAS J. BRANDT

KAREN BENTLEY

Co-Producer

STEVE MARSHALL

Associate Producers

ISAAC MAYO

JANET HOWE

Creative Consultants

GLENN RIDGE

TONY BARBER

ED PHILLIPS

Directed by

MARIO SILVESTRI

Art Direction

TONY LANE

DOUG MORRIS

Art Directors

BENTE CHRISTENSON

MOLLY JOSEPH

JOHN IVO GILLES

RUDY JOOSTEN

MAL NICOLS

Writers

PATTIE ANGEROSA

DEBBIE HALPERN

LOIS CLARK

BILL BARR

Production Staff

ROBIN HABIF

SEAN PERRY

MARTY BRIDGE

PAUL HIGGINS

EMMA PRINCE

KAREN BROWN

Production Manager

ROGER PETERSON

Assistant to the Producers

FRAN SCHWAB

Contestant Coordinators

NORMAN BERGER

DONNA JEAN STEINES

MICHAEL BALLARD

ELLIE BENDES

Editorial Staff

SUSAN LEVY

ARNOLD MEISSNER

CLAIRE TRAZENFELD

Research

MIKE REVELL

Senior Unit Manager

FRAN CALDERONE

Unit Manager

FRANCES ZALAWONKA

Lighting Director

KIRK WITHERSPOON

Audio

BILL LEVITSKY

Video

LES SHAW

Costume Designer

MARY VOGT

Music Coordinator

TONY LANE

Main Theme by

RAY AND MARC ELLIS

based on a composition by

JACK GRIMSLEY

Merchandising Director

FRANK BLUESTEIN

Technical Manager

STAN BLITZ

Manager, Staging Services

GUY CARUSO

Property Master

DON McREYNOLDS

Stage Manager

CORY CARSON

Announcer

BURTON RICHARDSON

Taped at

Executive in Charge of Production

MICHAEL WHYTE