$ALE IN IMAX [NBC]: Episode 65 [TOC2 Final Part 2]

[palmer7]

On our last episode, these were the scores....


Patseen: $125
Steven: $75
Evan: $103


Patseen has a $22 lead over Evan and a $50 lead over Steven. My apologies. Now, the scores you see before you are correct. Will all three players please check in?

[asja2002]

Ready!!

[patpun2016]

I'm in!

[Twentington]

Away we go!

[palmer7]

["IMAX Experience"]


Greg: Like any other show out there, we get letters, e-mails, and Facebook posts from people like you watching the show. Here's one of them from Derrick Johnson, president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. He writes, "Dear Greg, why is it that Burton's always the one doing the driving? Are you trying to make him subservient? Get behind the wheel, you honky." Burton, why don't you shut him up?

(Burton joins me) Burton: I'd be happy to. Derrick, the reason I do most of the driving is because Greg doesn't have a driver's license, and Stacey doesn't have an American driver's license. Even if she did, someone at the N.O.W. would complain if she did all the driving. Besides, I don't mind driving. Thanks for writing in. Now, on with the show.

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(drumroll, as we get a shot of the darkened set, the boxes of our nine contenders pop in one by one, filling in the screen.)


Burton Richardson: (VO) This is the $ale of the Century Tournament of Champions. Nine of our biggest money winners are back to compete for cash and prizes worth.... over 2.5 million dollars!

(Losing contestants' faces are replaced with $ale logos, bringing the three finalists into the center)


Our three finalists are Patseen Punsiri, Steven Anderson, and Evan Hatfield!


[MAIN THEME]
(shots of winning contestants)


This week, one of our contestants will win the title of Champion of Champions, and will take home a fortune in cash and prizes including....

This Lamborghini Aventador S and....

$1,000,000 in cash! It's Game 2 of the Finals of the 2nd Annual......




(echo)

And now, here are the stars of the show, Greg Palmer and Stacey Wren!


(the doors open and we walk to the lectern to cheers and applause)


Greg: Thank you very much, Burton. That would be us. Oh boy, what a night. What a night this is. Thank you all, good evening, ladies and gentlemen, this is it. Make no mistake where you are. You're goin' no further. This is the second game of the $ale of the Century Tournament of Champions, and tonight, we're giving away the most expensive car ever offered on American television. This will be a night to remember.

Stacey: It sure will. I've never been to one of these Guinness World Record ceremonies.

Greg: Well, tonight, you will. This is history in the making. And just think of what it'll do for the ratings. Now, Stacey, would you please introduce our three champions?


["Hyper-Gamma-Oxygène" by Pink Project]

(as the doors open, our champions are escorted to their seats)

Stacey: Now entering the studio for the deciding game are the three finalists. A student originally from Chicago, Illinois; Evan Hatfield, whose score yesterday was $103. A food service manager from Plymouth, Massachusetts; Steven Anderson, whose one-day total was $75. And a high school and university student from Bangkok, Thailand; Patseen Punsiri, whose one-day score was $125.


Patseen: $125
Steven: $75
Evan: $103



(cheers and applause)

Greg: Thank you, Stacey. The reason the scores look different now is because after the episode initially taped, one of our contestant coordinators brought it to my attention that we'd shorted Patseen $10 for a correct answer, so those scores are correct. We're going to clear those scores, lock them away in the vaults....

(razzle)


Patseen: $0
Steven: $0
Evan: $0



And we'll add those scores later on at the end of the game. As you know, the person with the highest two-day score will win $1,000,000 in cash plus a brand-new Lamborghini Aventador S. Second place wins $100,000 in cash; third place gets $50,000 in cash.

Before we get started with the game and give you each a new bankroll of $20, we'll give you a moment to make an opening remark of some kind. Evan, we'll begin with you.

[Twentington]

I just want to say it's been a pleasure to compete with Patseen and Steven - may the best player win.

[palmer7]

And it's been a pleasure having you here with us, Evan. Best of luck to you. Steven, you're currently behind by $50. Your thoughts, sir?

[asja2002]

We still have one one game to go so it's anyone's game. I want to thank everyone who came out to LA for this week. Good luck guys

[palmer7]

OK, then. Finally, Patseen, out in front with $125. Any last words from you before we begin?

[patpun2016]

Someone is going to win the million tonight. Anyone can. It's been a fun day, though and let's play to our best!

[palmer7]

OK, then. Good luck to all of you.


Stacey: Yes indeed. Good luck, all. Here's another $20 in starting money.


(the board initializes)


Patseen: $20
Steven: $20
Evan: $20


Stacey: And we've got quite a few temptations for you. See you later. (Stacey waves and exits)

Greg: We'll see you later. This should be exciting. Good luck, Round 1, here we go.


1. A Supersonic Combustion Ramjet is better known by what shorter term?
2. The fashion brand William Rast was co-founded by what superstar?
3. What rock group had a success with an album that is the common two word name for Yucca Brevifolia?
4. What two-word Latin phrase means "the reverse order"?
5. What is the condition resulting from prolonged muscular or mental activity?

(buzzcodes and answers, please)

[palmer7]

1. A Supersonic Combustion Ramjet is better known by what shorter term?
(buzzcode: 75)
*Evan buzzes in (62)*
Evan?
Evan: Scramjet
Right, and Evan draws first blood.
(ding)


Patseen: $20
Steven: $20
Evan: $25


2. The fashion brand William Rast was co-founded by what superstar?
(buzzcode: 8)
*Evan buzzes in (53)*
Evan?
Evan: Justin Timberlake
Right you are, up to $30.
(ding)


Patseen: $20
Steven: $20
Evan: $30


3. What rock group had a success with an album that is the common two word name for Yucca Brevifolia?
(buzzcode: 7)
*Evan buzzes in (22)*
Evan?
Evan: U2
Right again, up to $35.
(ding)


Patseen: $20
Steven: $20
Evan: $35


4. What two-word Latin phrase means "the reverse order"?
(buzzcode: 36)
*Evan buzzes in (29)*
Evan?
Evan: Vice versa
And Evan is on fire! Up to $40.
(ding)


Patseen: $20
Steven: $20
Evan: $40


5. What is the condition resulting from prolonged muscular or mental activity?
(buzzcode: 32)
*Steven buzzes in (22)*
Steven?
Steven: Fatigue
Which is something you're not struggling with, as you break Evan's hot streak.
(ding)


Patseen: $20
Steven: $25
Evan: $40


[INSTANT BARGAIN]


Instant Bargain time, or as we like to call it around tournament time, an exercise in futility. Evan, you've got a $15 lead. Now, $ale prides itself on being on the cutting edge. Here's something we think you'll like.


["Sync Tank" by Axel Simone]
(Tim and Shannon, in scientific gear, use their computers to mine for bitcoin)

Stacey: Evan, we're offering you the opportunity of a lifetime with your very own Bitcoin. As you know, the price of Bitcoin has risen to new heights in the last few months, and we thought you might want to get in now while the getting is good! The value of this bitcoin is based on the value on the day of taping. Furnished by Bitcoin. Currently, it's valued at...

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

(cheers and applause as I join the two)

Greg: And joining us, we have Tim Allen! (audience cheers) We told you he'd be hanging around here until he got back on his feet. How are you doing, Tim?

Tim: Eh, I feel kinda stupid wearing all this scientist getup.

Greg: Being a model isn't easy. (back to Evan) Evan, this is a great opportunity for you to get a Bitcoin. Interested?

[Twentington]

I think I'd be more interested if the scores as they stand didn't put me just a couple of dollars behind Patseen in the overall total...

[palmer7]

Oh, let's not worry about that, Evan. After all, the game is young, and you got four right answers in a row. What's a million dollars, anyway? It's only money.

All right, I'll lower the price down to $3. Final offer.

[Twentington]

And I say "No Sale." Final answer.

[palmer7]

No Sale it is. (I walk back to my lectern, audience reacts) Now now, audience, he said "No Sale". That's his right. We'll see how far it takes him. Back to the questions.

1. Pat Garrett shot and killed what legendary outlaw?
2. Starting with "H", what medical term is used to describe the process of sweating?
3. Which Alan Parker film dealt with racial murders in America?

(buzzcodes and answers, please)

[palmer7]

1. Pat Garrett shot and killed what legendary outlaw?
(buzzcode: 21)
*Steven buzzes in (44)*
Steven?
Steven: Billy the Kid
That's right, and you move up to $30.
(ding)


Patseen: $20
Steven: $30
Evan: $40


2. Starting with "H", what medical term is used to describe the process of sweating?
(buzzcode: 11)
*Patseen buzzes in (34)*
Patseen?
Patseen: Hyperhidrosis?
(wrong)
Ugh.... I'm afraid you gave us a little too much information. All we wanted was hidrosis. Sorry, gotta knock you down to $15.


Patseen: $15
Steven: $30
Evan: $40



3. Which Alan Parker film dealt with racial murders in America?
(buzzcode: 33)
*Evan buzzes in (39)*
Evan?
Evan: Mississippi Burning
Yes, sir. Something that still happens in this country. You go to $45.
(ding)


Patseen: $15
Steven: $30
Evan: $45



[FAME GAME]


Fame Game time, and everybody could use the $10 that's going up on the board. Looking for a famous person.

(whoosh as the puzzle board appears on screen)



[_____________] [_____________] [_____________]

[_____________] [_____________] [_____________]


(# of clues and buzzcode, please)

[palmer7]

Ready? Go.


[___"YOU______] [_____________] [_____________]

[_____________] [_____________] [_____________]


(beep)

"You....


[___"YOU______] [____MAY______] [_____________]

[_____________] [_____________] [_____________]


(beep)

May.....


[___"YOU______] [____MAY______] [____FIRE_____]

[_____________] [_____________] [_____________]


(beep)

Fire....


*Steven buzzes in (3 clues, 66)*
Steven?

[asja2002]

George Dewey?

[palmer7]

(wrong)

No, that's incorrect. No money changes hands, but you're locked out for the rest of the puzzle. Next clue....


[___"YOU______] [____MAY______] [____FIRE_____]

[___WHEN______] [_____________] [_____________]


(beep)


When....


(buzzcode: 83)
*Patseen buzzes in (33)*
Patseen?

[patpun2016]

Star Wars' Tarkin?

[palmer7]

(wrong)

Huh? No, that's wrong too. Evan, you get all six clues. Once all six are up and I've read them all together, you'll have 3 seconds to give me an answer. Let's continue....


[___"YOU______] [____MAY______] [____FIRE_____]

[___WHEN______] [___READY,"___] [_____________]


(beep)

Ready,"


[___"YOU______] [____MAY______] [____FIRE_____]

[___WHEN______] [___READY,"___] [____HIM______]


(beep)

Him. "You May Fire When Ready," Him. Three seconds.

[Twentington]

Gridley?

[palmer7]

(ding)

That's exactly who it is. Captain Charles Vernon Gridley. And Evan takes control of the board. Where's the $10, Stacey?

[tmann3x]

Stacey: It's behind number 1.

[palmer7]

(lights in motion)


Evan, you know better than anyone that every dollar counts in this game. Capitalize on this. We have the lights locked into your buzzer. Good luck, and you may fire when ready. (a letter from A-I, please)

[Twentington]

Let's go, let's go, aaaaaaand STOP!

(G)

[tmann3x]

[palmer7]

(he stops)

And he just misses. What's behind #2, Burton?

[tmann3x]