The $40,000 Chain Reaction (USA, Ep. 22)

[dougmorrisontheair]

Interesting move.









(ding)

Frank, you're taking a B.

[grapebuy789]

Book?

[dougmorrisontheair]

Not BOOK. It's back to David now.

[gameboy2000]

I'll take a letter under MARTIAL ARTS.

[dougmorrisontheair]

Champ takes the third letter.









(ding)

B-R-E.

[gameboy2000]

BREAKING

[dougmorrisontheair]

One way or another, BREAKING happens a lot in MARTIAL ARTS.









(ding; audience applause)

And BREAKING is right.


grapebuy789
gameboy2000


Okay, David, one link remains. We know it starts with B -- and it somehow pertains to BREAKING and KARMA. BTW, link's now worth $1000 -- $500 for completing the chain and the other $500 for the right answer.

Who's getting the next letter, David?

[gameboy2000]

I am.

[dougmorrisontheair]

David tries to finish off the chain...









(ding)

...with B-A.

[gameboy2000]

BAD

[dougmorrisontheair]

BAD is a good answer. It's right.










(ding; audience applause)

So let's recap this chain.

A particular martial arts technique involves breaking wood or bricks with your hand. Bryan Cranston starred in the TV series "Breaking Bad". Bad deeds could lead to bad karma. "Karma Chameleon" is the title of a hit song by Culture Club. A chameleon is a type of lizard. And Lizard Island is a national park in Australia.

That's the chain. Frank's leading -- but David's narrowing the gap. It's 2750 to 1750 in Frank's favor. David has the control as we raise the stakes in Round 3. Find out who wins this race to $5000 -- and goes for possibly $40,000 -- after this.

(theme plays; audience applause)

[dougmorrisontheair]

("Action Réaction" theme plays)

Doug: (in pre-recorded audio) Our contestants will receive some of the following.

The Presto Fry Daddy deep fryer. The family-size easy fryer. Easy to use, easy to clean, easy to store. The Fry Daddy deep fryer from National Presto Industries.

Lipton Noodles and Sauce. Your favorite side dish now in two creamy, new flavors. New Butter and Herb and new Sour Cream and Chives. Delicious. From Unilever North America.

Pilot pens, the Razor Point with the extra fine point and the Fineliner that even writes through carbon. More than something to write with. From the Pilot Pen Corporation.

The Norelco family-size toaster-range. Bakes, broils, toasts. Dual-element control designed for perfect results. Easy cleaning, removable door and rack from Philips Norelco.

And Heath candy bars. Rich almond toffee covered with real milk chocolate. The great taste of Heath, it speaks for itself! From The Hershey Company.



(audience applause)

And let's not forget this memento of the show.

 

Each of our on-stage contestants this week takes home The $40,000 Chain Reaction video game for the Nintendo Switch. Lots of fun with friends and loved ones.

Score going into Round 3, Frank, our challenger, with $2750. David, our current champion, has scored $1750. Let's set up our third chain right now, please, fellers.










(ding)

Thanks, all. Third chain starts with SECOND and ends with SELECTION. Each link in the chain is now worth $750. We award another $750 to the player who completes the chain. The game is $5000.

David, we'll start with you since you completed the previous chain. Would you like to give or take a letter below SECOND or above SELECTION?

[gameboy2000]

I'll take a letter below SECOND.

[dougmorrisontheair]

Champ attempts to narrow the score further ...









(ding)

...with a B.

[gameboy2000]

BEST

[dougmorrisontheair]

Great guess -- but not BEST. Frank, your first chance at controlling this chain.

[grapebuy789]

I'll take a letter under Second, please.

[dougmorrisontheair]

Second letter under SECOND for the challenger...









(ding)

...B-A.

[grapebuy789]

Base

[dougmorrisontheair]

Another good guess -- but it's not about the BASE -- as we go back to David.

[gameboy2000]

I'll take a letter under SECOND.

[dougmorrisontheair]

Champ tries it again...









(ding)

...with B-A-N.

[gameboy2000]

BANANA

[dougmorrisontheair]

BANANA is right.









(ding; audience applause)

And with that, just $250 separate first from second place. David, how do you play it?


grapebuy789
gameboy2000

[gameboy2000]

I'll take a letter under BANANA.

[dougmorrisontheair]

Champ keeps it and takes...









(ding)

...an S.

[gameboy2000]

SPLIT

[dougmorrisontheair]

SPLIT is it.









(ding; audience applause)

With that, David, you now have the lead by $500. Chain's still in your control.


grapebuy789
gameboy2000

[gameboy2000]

I'll take a letter below SPLIT.

[dougmorrisontheair]

Champ goes for $4000...









(ding)

...with the letter P.