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Post by palmer7 on Jun 5, 2017 10:25:02 GMT -5
One bit of business:
* Starting with episode 61, we'll have our yearly Tournament of Champions. It should be huge. Outgoing champion Steven will be participating in that.
Now, Evan Hatfield currently has $47,538 in cash and prizes. Who wants to challenge him?
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Post by mringgenberg on Jun 5, 2017 16:16:59 GMT -5
I'll play.
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Post by pathfinder20 on Jun 5, 2017 17:21:01 GMT -5
I want to try again as well.
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Post by Twentington on Jun 5, 2017 20:48:43 GMT -5
Checking in.
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Post by palmer7 on Jun 6, 2017 14:19:11 GMT -5
(pre-opening) (We find Heidi Keppert (Debbe Dunning) standing at Burton's booth.) Heidi: Does everybody know what time it is?(shot of audience) Audience: TOOL TIME!Heidi: That's right! Binford Tools is proud to present...Tim "the Tool Maaaaaan" Taylor!! Woohoo!!(cheers and applause as Tool Time theme starts up, Tim Taylor (Tim Allen) and Al Borland (Richard Karn) walk out on stage, waving to the fans, etc.)  Tim: Thank you. Thanks, everybody. Welcome to a special episode of Tool Time. I'm Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor, and you all know my assistant, Al "Be Doing Infomercials Forever" Borland. (audience laughs) Al: Right. Truth be told, Tim, I've been doing very well in those ads. In fact, I now work non-union under a stage name.
Tim: And what name do you use?
Al: Richard Karn. (audience laughs and applauds) Tim: .....Right. Anyway, this week, we continue our Salute... (while the two salute, we hear a Power Surge) to Electricity. Now, we're here at the 20th Century Fox Studios in Hollywood, California because a long-time fan of the show has an electrical problem. Please welcome host of NBC's $ale of the Century, Greg Palmer!(a $ale-infused Tool Time jingle plays as I come out on stage, cheers and applause, I immediately shake hands with Al) Greg: Boy, this is a real honor to meet you, Al. I've grown up watching you for years. Al: I didn't know you lived in Detroit.Greg: I didn't. We got you in syndication. Al: Oh.(Tim cuts in) Tim: Uh, hello?!(I turn to Tim) Greg: Yes? Tim: What about me?Greg: What about you? (audience laughs) (Al sees the situation) Al: I think we better get down to brass tacks.
Tim: Right. Now, Greg and the network called us because the fuse on the Fame Game board was broken.
(Tim goes to work behind the board) Al: Now, when you go in to fix a fuse, you want to make sure you're safe and prepared. Some common sense safety precautions include making sure your hands are dry and not standing in water when performing electrical work or when accessing your electrical panel. (Al looks behind the board) Did you find the problem, Tim?(Tim does some humming) Tim: Mmm hmmm, mmm hmmm, oh ho ho ho! I got it! (he does a quick repair, then walks out, and the board is seemingly fixed) All I had to do was replace the fuse with another of the same size, type, rating, and amperage.Greg: Well, whaddya know? It works. Thanks, Tim. You're not as much of a screwup as I thought you were. (and Tim reacts to that, trying to keep his cool) Tim: Well, thank you, Greg. Tell you what, I appreciate that so much, I'm going to do you a favor.Al: (to himself) Uh oh.Tim: You know what I think your board needs? What does it need? (Tim holds up a cue card that reads "MORE POWER!") (shot of audience) Audience: MORE POWER! Tim: Now, what I did was upgrade all the fuses and tinkered a bit with the computerized circuitry. Check it out. (he uses the remote to turn it on, and it seems to work like a charm, audience cheers, as Tim lets out a Simian chant of joy) AH HA HA HA HA HA HA!Greg: Excellent. Now, I'm going to test it. (I walk to one of the contestant's desks) Come on, big bucks, big bucks, no whammies... and STOP! (I buzz in, but it doesn't stop) OK, we'll try it again. STOP! (I buzz in again) Tim: Oh, this can't be stopped!(I keep pressing the button over and over) Greg: STOP! STOP! STOP! (but the machine keeps speeding up until it goes haywire)  Al: IT'S GOING TO BLOW!
Tim: DUCK!
(Everyone ducks for cover. Finally, the Fame Game board explodes as all the lights go out and several light bulbs are broken. I lift my head back up.) Greg: Is it over? Tim: Yeah, I think so.Greg: All clear! (everyone gets back up, as I look over the damages and mourn over the board) My beautiful board.... (I angrily go back to Tim) You know, Tim, Heidi was right. Tim: About what?Greg: YOU'RE A TOOL, MAAAAAN! (Al, sensing the escalation of the scene, tries to cut in) Al: Uh.... while Heidi tries to fix the damages, here's a message from our alternate sponsor: 50Floor.(Binford Commercial Break bumper)(Greg has daggers in his eyes towards Tim as Heidi rushes in to fix the board) (sparks fly as we transition to the actual opening)
(drumroll)(shot of Evan) Burton Richardson: (VO) So far, Evan Hatfield has won cash and prizes totaling..... $47,538![OPENING THEME]
Tonight, one of our contestants could win a European holiday, a shopping spree at IKEA, or a tantalum pen with an 18-karat gold nib!
And continue a journey towards a fortune in cash and prizes including this pair of Alfa Romeo 4C Coupes......
And thousands of dollars in cash! In total, over.....
--on.....
(echo) And now, here's the star of our show, GREG PALMER!(wild cheers and applause as the doors open and I run to my lectern)Greg: Thank you, thank you very much. Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to $ale of the Century. It's Thursday night, hope you're enjoying it as much as I am. I'm looking forward to watching a few shows on another network. And speaking of another network, I hope you all enjoyed that mini- Home Improvement reunion we staged at the top of the show. Weren't they great? (audience cheers) A special thanks to Tim Allen, Richard Karn, and Debbe Dunning. They're all with us tonight. We crowned a new champion on our last show, and here he is. Evan Hatfield! (audience cheers as we get a shot of Evan) Hiya, Evan. Welcome back. So, what have you been up to lately? |
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Post by Twentington on Jun 6, 2017 22:46:28 GMT -5
Well, Greg, I've just been trying not to agonize over everything too much. I might as well try to enjoy the moment while it lasts...
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Post by palmer7 on Jun 6, 2017 23:15:20 GMT -5
That's the spirit, Evan. You've got $700,000 in your P-C-J, and if you win tonight, you'll have a chance to win it at our Winners' Board. You mentioned "trying not to agonize over everything". Do you think you can make it through this episode? I mean, we want to help you anyway we can, short of cutting a million-dollar check and giving you the answers. You're among friends, Evan. Isn't that right, audience? (audience shouts encouraging words to Evan, cheers and applause)
So, Evan, are you ready to go?
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Post by Twentington on Jun 7, 2017 13:41:30 GMT -5
Oh, I am NOW!
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Post by palmer7 on Jun 7, 2017 13:56:28 GMT -5
Good. Here to introduce the challengers is Stacey Wren! (audience cheers as Stacey comes out)  Hello, Stace. Stacey: G'day, Greg. What's up?Greg: Oh, nothing much. So, did you enjoy the pre-opening we did? Stacey: Eh.... I thought it was all right. Would've preferred Ryan Gosling.Greg: We can't afford him. We can afford a lot of things, but we can't afford him. Anyway, who do you have for us? (As Stacey introduces the contestants, models of the opposite gender escort them to their seats)Stacey: Well, first, he's America's favorite supermarket clerk. From Council Bluffs, Iowa, please welcome Matt Ringgenberg. And he's a cashier from Valdosta, Georgia, who is currently learning foreign languages from the Far East. Here's Kourtney Cooke! (cheers and applause) Greg: OK, then. Thank you. Kourtney, you're learning foreign languages from the Far East. How are you coming along with that? |
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Post by pathfinder20 on Jun 7, 2017 17:18:49 GMT -5
Right now a bit slow but. It like it says a trip with a 1000 miles starts with the first step. Still in the elementary stage.
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Post by palmer7 on Jun 7, 2017 20:46:19 GMT -5
Perfectly understandable. What's your favorite language you're learning right now, the one you're just dying to use on someone?
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Post by pathfinder20 on Jun 8, 2017 6:39:39 GMT -5
Right now, its Hangul or Korean. Not easy to use but wanted to try. I have a few guys that come into my shop. Sometimes I fail with that because you can't be too sure of what language they speak.
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Post by palmer7 on Jun 8, 2017 12:23:53 GMT -5
Right. Well, maybe we can help finance your education. Good luck to you tonight.
Matt, you're a supermarket clerk who has gained a lot of attention lately. Anything you'd like to say?
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Post by mringgenberg on Jun 8, 2017 16:18:37 GMT -5
I've been doing that job for almost eleven years.
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Post by palmer7 on Jun 8, 2017 21:15:53 GMT -5
11 years. Wow. Have you ever considered asking for a promotion?
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Post by mringgenberg on Jun 8, 2017 22:13:24 GMT -5
No, but maybe cashiering.
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Post by palmer7 on Jun 9, 2017 0:15:00 GMT -5
Oh, come now. You can do better than that. Matt..... (I look deeper into his eyes) When I look into your eyes, I see potential. You don't want to be a cashier the rest of your days. I can see it. Ambition. "Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars." Anyway, maybe you'll be able to buy your boss something nice and he'll give you a promotion. Stacey: Well, good luck with that and good luck in the game. $20 to start.(the board initializes)
Matt: $20
Kourtney: $20
Evan: $20
(Stacey waves goodbye as she exits) Greg: Thanks, Stacey. See you later. All right, Round 1 on a Thursday night. Here we go! 1. Which city is the capital of Australia?
2. What is the first and only song from a Disney animated film to top the Billboard Hot 100, doing so in 1993?
3. The Napa Valley is located in which US state?
4. Before starring as Morgan Brody on CSI, Elisabeth Harnois starred as Alice in what 90s cable series?
5. What singing duo originally billed themselves as "Caesar and Cleo"?(buzzcodes and answers, please) |
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Post by palmer7 on Jun 10, 2017 11:38:27 GMT -5
1. Which city is the capital of Australia? (buzzcode: 88) *Evan buzzes in (42)*Evan? Evan: CanberraThat's right, and the champ draws first blood. (ding)
Matt: $20
Kourtney: $20
Evan: $25
2. What is the first and only song from a Disney animated film to top the Billboard Hot 100, doing so in 1993? (buzzcode: 38) *Evan buzzes in (24)*Evan? Evan: A Whole New World?Right you are, up to $30. (ding)
Matt: $20
Kourtney: $20
Evan: $30
3. The Napa Valley is located in which US state? (buzzcode: 62) *Evan buzzes in (65)*Evan? Evan: CaliforniaRight again, Evan pulls out to a $15 lead. (ding)
Matt: $20
Kourtney: $20
Evan: $35
4. Before starring as Morgan Brody on CSI, Elisabeth Harnois starred as Alice in what 90s cable series? (buzzcode: 85) *Kourtney buzzes in (67)*Kourtney? Kourtney: Melrose Place?(wrong)Oh no.... no no no. I'd hoped Alice would have given you a clue. Adventures in Wonderland. That was a tough one. However, you lose $5 for that. Down to $15.
Matt: $20
Kourtney: $15
Evan: $35
5. What singing duo originally billed themselves as "Caesar and Cleo"? (buzzcode: 21) *Kourtney buzzes in (80)*Kourtney? Kourtney: The Captain and Tennille(wrong)Older. Sonny and Cher. Down to $10 you go.
Matt: $20
Kourtney: $10
Evan: $35
It's Instant Bargain time. The player in the lead can buy bargain merchandise, and Evan.... you have a $15 lead over Matt. Surely you can afford this.... (Tim and Kelly are on Richard's pit crew as they prepare for a race) Stacey: Evan, it's time to get in gear as we send you to one of the biggest races of this year's Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, the Ford EcoBoost 400! You and a guest will travel from Los Angeles to Miami, Florida aboard Amtrak. Since 1971, Amtrak® has been America’s provider for intercity passenger rail services. With more than 500 destinations, in 46 states and Canada, Amtrak connects lives all over North America.
While in Miami, you'll spend 7 nights at The Stiles Hotel South Beach, centrally located in Miami Beach, steps from Miami Beach Cinematheque and minutes from Art Deco Welcome Center. The Stiles Hotel South Beach.
Plus, we're including a rental car and a pair of Speedway Club tickets to the 2017 Ford EcoBoost 400, November 19th on NBC! Furnished by StubHub and Amtrak! This prize package is normally priced at....
But is yours on $ale of the Century for only....(audience cheers as I join the group) Greg: Wow! Tickets to a NASCAR race, a week in Miami, and a ride on a train. That's fantastic. (just then, Tim speaks up) Tim: Hold it, hold it. Uh, Greg?Greg: Yes? Tim: Why am I on Richard's pit crew?Greg: Because that's what the script called for. You should be used to this, Tim. You're second banana to Tom Hanks in the Toy Story movies. (audience reacts to that, Tim kinda agrees with that) Tim: Did Woody get his own animated series?Greg: No. But then again, you're not the only person to voice Buzz Lightyear. Audience: OHHHHHHH!Greg: (back to Evan) Evan, have you ever traveled the country by Amtrak? Do you like NASCAR? |
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Post by Twentington on Jun 10, 2017 12:48:04 GMT -5
I'm not one for NASCAR, but the prospect of a week in Florida and a cross-country railroad trip is still tempting...
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Post by palmer7 on Jun 10, 2017 13:39:35 GMT -5
I'm so glad you said that. You have a $15 lead, so I shouldn't touch the price. It would only cost you $6..... ah, what the heck? I'll lower the price down to $5. You'd have a 2-question lead. Over $7,000 in trip and NASCAR tickets for $5, and you'd still have a $10 lead. Going once.... (audience shouts suggestions) going twice.... (audience shouts more)
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Post by Twentington on Jun 10, 2017 21:33:56 GMT -5
SAY NO MORE!
*slams the buzzer*
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Post by palmer7 on Jun 10, 2017 22:16:03 GMT -5
He's going to buy! (audience cheers, Tim and Richard like it as well) We'll take that $5 off your score....
Matt: $20
Kourtney: $10
Evan: $30
And you've got $30, and a $10 lead. (I walk back to my lectern) Enjoy the trip, you'll love it. Back to this for all three of you.
1. What was the first and last name of the character portrayed by Angela Lansbury in Murder, She Wrote?
2. What digit does not exist in Roman Numerals?
3. With what nation did the US sign the Paris Peace Accords in 1973?
(buzzcodes and answers, please)
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Post by palmer7 on Jun 12, 2017 10:57:04 GMT -5
1. What was the first and last name of the character portrayed by Angela Lansbury in Murder, She Wrote? (buzzcode: 35) *Matt buzzes in (38)*Matt? Matt: Jessica FletcherWelcome to the game, Matt! You go to $25! (ding)
Matt: $25
Kourtney: $10
Evan: $30
2. What digit does not exist in Roman Numerals? (buzzcode: 37) *Kourtney buzzes in (29)*Kourtney? Kourtney: zeroThat's right, and you go to $15. (ding)
Matt: $25
Kourtney: $15
Evan: $30
3. With what nation did the US sign the Paris Peace Accords in 1973? (buzzcode: 5) *Evan buzzes in (39)*Evan? Evan: VietnamAnd you got your $5 back! Well done! (ding)
Matt: $25
Kourtney: $15
Evan: $35
(cheers and applause) [FAME GAME]Time now for the Fame Game. You know how this works, we've got a six-word puzzle that leads this time to a famous *person*. (whoosh as the puzzle board appears on screen)
[_____________] [_____________] [_____________]
[_____________] [_____________] [_____________]
(number of clues and a buzzcode, please) |
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Post by palmer7 on Jun 13, 2017 13:36:35 GMT -5
Looking for a famous person. Ready? Go.
[___SUBJECT___] [_____________] [_____________]
[_____________] [_____________] [_____________]
Subject.
[___SUBJECT___] [_____OF______] [_____________]
[_____________] [_____________] [_____________]
Of.
[___SUBJECT___] [_____OF______] [____FALCO____]
[_____________] [_____________] [_____________]
Falco.... (buzzcode: 11) *Evan buzzes in (33)*Evan? |
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Post by Twentington on Jun 13, 2017 15:08:44 GMT -5
Is it Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?
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Post by palmer7 on Jun 13, 2017 15:26:51 GMT -5
[___SUBJECT___] [_____OF______] [____FALCO____]
[____SONG,_____] [_CLASSICAL__] [__COMPOSER___]
Yes it is! Nicely solved with very limited information. Yes, the song was "Rock Me Amadeus" and it went all the way to #1 on the Hot 100 in 1986. Hey, Stacey! Have you and Heidi managed to work out all the kinks in the Fame Game board? Is it working now? |
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Post by dougmorrisontheair on Jun 13, 2017 21:31:23 GMT -5
(sparking sfx) (scattered laughter from the crowd) Heidi: Well that doesn't sound good. At least no smoke -- yet. Stacey: Looks like another night without the traveling lights, mate.
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Post by palmer7 on Jun 14, 2017 15:56:50 GMT -5
Before this becomes a recurring gag..... We'll have this fixed by the Tournament of Champions. Evan, go ahead and pick a number.
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Post by Twentington on Jun 14, 2017 18:51:57 GMT -5
I'll go for lucky 7, please.
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Post by dougmorrisontheair on Jun 14, 2017 19:38:41 GMT -5
Burton: And behind number seven, we have... (prize music) Burton: ...a $500 gift card to Panera Bread. Delicious sandwiches and nutritious breads are on us at your nearest Panera Bread. Compliments of $ale of the Century. |
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