HIGH ROLLERS [SYN]: Pilot

[nelson17]

pass

[palmer7]

OK, William, if you roll an 8, you're going to Mexico! Good luck!

(William rolls the dice)

A six! That's another good roll! (audience cheers) Let's take out that six!

(Board is updated)


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[$5282] <$16162> [$62825]
GOOD ROLLS: [ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][7][8][ ][  ][  ][  ]


That opens up Column 3. A roll of a 7 will give you the right to visit Smilin' Wink's Car Lot, for a chance at one of five new cars... or that Heatter-Quigley Chevy Vega. Control is critical.

78% of retired NFL players are either bankrupt or under financial stress within how many years of retirement? Is it... one year, two years, or five years?

(buzzcode and answer, please)

[palmer7]

(buzzcode: 91)

*Nels buzzes in (12)*
Nels?
Nels: one year
No, it's two years. William has control.

William, the good rolls are 7 and 8. Do you want to roll or pass? (audience shouts suggestions)

[williamlow31]

I don't want to risk over $16,000 worth of stuff, I have to pass.

[palmer7]

OK, Nels. We're looking for a 7 or 8. Roll those dice!

(Nels rolls the dice)

A 7! (audience cheers)

(Board is updated)


[8]     [ ]     [ ]
[ ]     [ ]     [ ]
[ ]     [ ]     [ ]

[$5282] <$16162> <$62825>
GOOD ROLLS: [ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][8][ ][  ][  ][  ]





[NELS]          [WILLIAM]

[$     ]        [$     ]
[      ]        [      ]
[      ]        [      ]


[CAR LOT]     [BEDROOM SET]


Nels, you've just cleared column 3, which means that if you win the game, you'll visit Smilin' Wink's Car Lot and will win a car. We're down to one roll left, and one question left. Here it is.

Male or female.... which penguin sex is larger?

(buzzcode and answer, please)

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[palmer7]

(buzzcode: 10)
*William buzzes in (43)*

William?
William: Male?
You say that as though it were a guess. You're right. (audience cheers)


William, you currently have the bedroom set. Nels has the Car Lot game. If either one of you rolls an 8, you'll clear the board and win the luggage and a trip to Mexico, plus the game. You can also roll doubles to stay alive, but I must warn you, if you roll three doubles without clearing a number, you automatically lose. So, what's your decision, William? (audience shouts suggestions)

[williamlow31]

I have to pass, I can't risk that much.

[palmer7]

(William passes the dice to Nels)

OK, Nels. If you roll an 8, not only will you win the game, but you'll also get a set of luggage, a trip to Mexico, and a car. Good luck, and roll those dice! Audience, cheer him on!

Audience: 8! 8! 8! 8! 8! 8! 8! 8! 8!


(Nels rolls the dice)

A nine! Bad roll!

[BAD ROLL]

That means William wins Game 1!


[GAME WIN]
(cheers and applause)



[NELS]          [WILLIAM]

[$     ]        [$16162]

[      ]        [GAME 1]
[      ]        [      ]


             [BEDROOM SET]


So, congratulations, William. You've won the first game of the match and the bedroom set worth over $16,000. Your total is now $16,162.

[COMMERCIAL CUE]

However, Nels, don't you fret, because this is only the first game of the match. We're going to add even more prizes up there after this break. Stay with us.

(cheers and applause)
(fade to commercial)

[palmer7]

---

(fade in, cheers and applause)
[BUMPER]

Dean: (VO) And now, here's more High Rollers and Greg!

Greg: Welcome back to High Rollers. William's won the first game of the match and a bedroom set worth over $16,000. We'll start Game 2 by loading in two more prizes, starting in Column 1. Dean, what are we adding to that column?

["COMMUNICATORS"]

Dean: (VO) Catch a case of PowerBall fever! We hope you've got your lucky numbers ready, because we're giving you 1,500 PowerBall tickets with PowerPlay! It's the exciting game with the biggest jackpots and 9 ways to win. Furnished by the Multi-State Lottery Association. This prize is worth $4,500; that makes the total value of Column 1 $9,782!

(cheers and applause)


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[$9782] [ ] [$62825]
GOOD ROLLS: [ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][  ][  ][  ]



Column 1:
[LUGGAGE/MEXICO]
[LOTTERY TICKETS]

Column 2:


Column 3:
[CAR LOT]


Greg: And this next prize we're adding in Column 2 is going to look pretty nice!

["CHIANTI"]

Dean: (VO) Something for milady, this diamond necklace! This breathtaking necklace for her features sparkling round diamonds that increase in size toward the center, arranged in three strands of 14K rose, white and yellow gold. The 18-inch necklace from the Brilliant Moments™ collection secures with a tongue clasp, and has a total diamond weight ranging from 4.95 - 5.11 carats. Yours with a gift certificate to Jared Jewelers. This prize is worth $12,000. That makes the total potential value of the board $84,607!

(audience cheers)


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GOOD ROLLS: [ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][  ][  ][  ]



Column 1:
[LUGGAGE/MEXICO]
[LOTTERY TICKETS]

Column 2:
[DIAMOND NECKLACE]

Column 3:
[CAR LOT]


Greg: A lot of great prizes up there. I'm going to guess Column 3. Load 'em in.

(drum solo '87)


[1]     [4]     [6]
[3]     [7]     [9]
[5]     [2]     [8]

[$9782] [$12000] [$62825]
GOOD ROLLS: [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]


Column 1. Roll of a 9 gets you, again, the luggage, the trip to Mexico, and all those PowerBall tickets worth almost $10,000. Here's the first question for game #2:

Which index measures purchasing power parity between two currencies? Is it the Big Mac Index or the Whopper Index?

(buzzcode and answer, please)

[palmer7]

(buzzcode: 22)
*Nels buzzes in (66)*

Nels?
Nels: big mac
Right! (audience cheers)

All those rolls are good, so roll! (Nels rolls the dice)

Yoleven! (audience cheers)



[1]     [4]     [6]
[3]     [7]     [9]
[5]     [2]     [8]

[$9782] [$12000] [$62825]
GOOD ROLLS: [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]


Think very carefully about this.

[nelson17]

3 5 1 and 2

[palmer7]


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[ ]     [7]     [9]
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GOOD ROLLS: [ ][ ][4][ ][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]


(Board is updated)
(audience cheers)


[NELS]          [WILLIAM]

[$     ]        [$16162]

[      ]        [GAME 1]
[      ]        [      ]


[LUGGAGE/MEXICO]            
[LOTTERY TICKETS]            


Atta boy, Nels. Now, you've cleared Column 1, and you've got those two prizes on your side. And you only managed to take off a few rolls. Bad rolls are now 2, 3, and 5. Next question.

In the phrase "Netflix and chill", which is the actual verb?

(buzzcode and answer, please)

[palmer7]

(buzzcode: 56)
*Nels buzzes in (50)*

Nels.
Nels: chill?
Are you guessing? Because you're right. (audience cheers)


Bad rolls are now 2, 3, and 5. You currently have two prizes on your side of the board, nobody has any insurance markers. A roll of an 11 would put a diamond necklace on your side of the board. Roll or pass? (audience shouts suggestions)

[nelson17]

I'll roll

[palmer7]

He's going to roll! Avoid a 2, 3, or 5!


(Nels rolls the dice)

5 and 1, a six! Good roll. Let's take off that six.


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[ ]     [7]     [9]
[ ]     [ ]     [8]

<$9782> [$12000] [$62825]
GOOD ROLLS: [ ][ ][4][ ][ ][7][8][9][  ][11][12]


(Board is updated)

And as you can see, we have 6 good rolls left on the board. Next question, players.

Yes or no..... Are you infantile if you're puerile?

(buzzcode and answer, please)

[palmer7]

(buzzcode: 20)
*Nels buzzes in (33)*

Nels?
Nels: no
Actually, yes you are. You are infantile if you're puerile.


William, the good rolls are 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, and 12. Do you want to roll or pass? (audience shouts suggestions)

[williamlow31]

I need to get something. So I'm going to roll.

[palmer7]

He says he's gotta get something. An 11 would look good right about now. Roll!

(William rolls the dice)
(audience cheers)

10! Bad roll!


[BAD ROLL]

And we've got a tie game!

[GAME WIN]
(audience cheers)


[NELS]          [WILLIAM]

[$ 9782]        [$16162]

[GAME 1]        [GAME 1]
[      ]        [      ]




Congratulations, Nels. You've won the trip to Mexico, the luggage, and those lottery tickets, and now you're close to $10,000 in prizes. Let's set up for the tiebreaker. Two new prizes to add. Dean, what are we putting in Column 1?

["Lightspeed"]

Dean: Create a real statement in your kitchen with this package of stunning black stainless Samsung appliances. It includes the 4-door Flex Family Hub refrigerator, a 24" tall tub built-in dishwasher, a 5.8 cu. ft. self-cleaning slide-in gas convection range, and a 1000-watt over the range microwave. Furnished by Best Buy. This package gives Column 1 a value of $8,475!

(cheers and applause)


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GOOD ROLLS: [ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][  ][  ][  ]



Column 1:
[KITCHEN PACKAGE]

Column 2:
[DIAMOND NECKLACE]

Column 3:
[CAR LOT]


Greg: Great prize. Now, let's check out what we're adding to Column 2 to go with that diamond necklace!

["The Whyte House" by John Barry]

Dean: (VO) You'll be going to the place where Diamonds are Forever... Las Vegas! You and a guest will fly round-trip first class from Los Angeles to Las Vegas for a 7-night stay in a Fountain View King room at the Bellagio Las Vegas! Blending unforgettable European-style elegance with high-octane Las Vegas excitement, Bellagio Las Vegas defies the imagination and transports you to another world. Inspired by an idyllic Italian village, Bellagio appeals to couples, honeymooners and luxury travelers through its offering of gourmet restaurants; lavish spa services; enchanting entertainment at Cirque du Soleil’s “O” and an elegant selection of bars, night clubs and lounges. A $70 Food and Beverage Credit and Luxury Rental Car are included!

This trip is worth $4,550; giving Column 2 a value of $16,550; and making the total potential value of the board $87,850!


(audience cheers)


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GOOD ROLLS: [ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][  ][  ][  ]



Column 1:
[KITCHEN PACKAGE]

Column 2:
[DIAMOND NECKLACE]
[LAS VEGAS]

Column 3:
[CAR LOT]


Greg: Great prizes. I'm going to guess Column 2 this time.

(drum solo '87)


[1]     [7]     [3]
[2]     [6]     [8]
[5]     [4]     [9]

[$8475] [$16550] [$62825]
GOOD ROLLS: [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]


Column 1 again. No wonder Wink didn't make any guesses. Roll of an 8 will get you the kitchen package worth $8,475. Here's the first question of the deciding game. Hands on buzzers.

Wally Gator, Grape Ape, or Magilla Gorilla.... Who's the most famous resident of Mr. Peebles' pet shop?

(Buzzcode and answer, please)

[palmer7]

(buzzcode: 74)
*Nels buzzes in (76)*

Nels?
(silence)
(buzzer)

Sorry, couldn't come up with an answer in time. It was Magilla Gorilla. William, big break for you. Roll those dice! (he does)

Many moon come, that's a niner.


[1]     [7]     [3]
[2]     [6]     [8]
[5]     [4]     [9]

[$8475] [$16550] [$62825]
GOOD ROLLS: [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]


Too bad you can't clear column 1. How do you want to take off that nine? (audience shouts suggestions)

[williamlow31]

3 and 6

[palmer7]


[1]     [7]     [ ]
[2]     [ ]     [8]
[5]     [4]     [9]

[$8475] [$16550] [$62825]
GOOD ROLLS: [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]


(Board is updated)

And all rolls are still good. That also opens up Column 2, with a roll of an 11. Next question is an audio question, take a listen to this.

(The first verse of this plays, I'm just including the full version)

That was "All Love Broke Loose". Who sang it? Was it... Alex Trebek or Wink Martindale?

(buzzcode and answer, please)

[palmer7]

(buzzcode: 2)
*William buzzes in (54)*

William?
William: Wink Martindale
It certainly is, you're right! (audience cheers) From the 1958 movie Let's Rock.

William, all rolls are still good for the time being. Let's see if you can make a dent in that board. Roll!

(William rolls the dice)

I know nothing stays the same, but if you're willing to play the game, that niner's come around again.


[1]     [7]     [ ]
[2]     [ ]     [8]
[5]     [4]     [9]

[$8475] [$16550] [$62825]
GOOD ROLLS: [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]


Several ways to do it. (audience shouts suggestions)

[williamlow31]

Get rid of the 9. I want to protect that Hot Column.

[palmer7]

(Board is updated)


[1]     [7]     [ ]
[2]     [ ]     [8]
[5]     [4]     [ ]

[$8475] [$16550] [$62825]
GOOD ROLLS: [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]


And believe it or not, all rolls are still good. Next question:

Yes or no.... Does Domino's Pizza still offer a “30 minutes or it’s free” guarantee?

(buzzcode and answer, please)

[palmer7]

(buzzcode: 65)
*Nels buzzes in (59)*

Nels?
Nels: No
That is correct, they no longer offer that. And they haven't since 1993, I believe. You are right. All rolls are still good, especially an 8 or 11. So, roll!


(Nels rolls the dice)

Double four!

[DOUBLES]
(audience cheers)

And there's your insurance marker.


[NELS]          [WILLIAM]

[$ 9782]        [$16162]

[GAME 1]        [GAME 1]
[      ]        [      ]

                [INSURANCE: 1] [INSURANCE: 0]                


[1]     [7]     [ ]
[2]     [ ]     [8]
[5]     [4]     [ ]

[$8475] [$16550] [$62825]
GOOD ROLLS: [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]


Two possible ways a column can be cleared with that 8, or if you have some other strategy, you can do that, too. Now, audience, what would you do? (audience shouts suggestions)

[nelson17]

5 2 1

[palmer7]

And watch those good rolls disappear. 5, 2, and 1, please.


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[ ]     [ ]     [8]
[ ]     [4]     [ ]

<$8475> [$16550] [$62825]
GOOD ROLLS: [ ][ ][4][ ][ ][7][8][ ][  ][11][12]


(Board is updated)



[NELS]          [WILLIAM]

[$ 9782]        [$16162]

[GAME 1]        [GAME 1]
[      ]        [      ]

[KITCHEN PACKAGE]              

                [INSURANCE: 1] [INSURANCE: 0]                


We put the kitchen package on your side of the board. The good rolls are now 4, 7, 8, 11, and 12. And for those of you commenting on Column 3, maybe he'll pick that up later. Here's another question.


Which movie has one of the protagonists claim in song, "I Hate Men"? Is it Kiss Me Kate, The Happiest Girl in the World or West Side Story?

(buzzcode & answer, please)

[palmer7]

(buzzcode: 86)
*William buzzes in (5)*

William?
William: Kiss Me Kate
That's right. You've got control. (audience cheers)


The good rolls are now 4, 7, 8, 11, and 12. Nels has an insurance marker. Will you roll or pass? (audience shouts suggestions)

[williamlow31]

I'll roll.

[palmer7]

OK, an 8 or 11 would look really good right now. Roll!

(William rolls the dice)

An eleven! That's a great roll, and there's only one way to take that off! The seven and four!

(Board is updated)


[ ]     [ ]     [ ]
[ ]     [ ]     [8]
[ ]     [ ]     [ ]

<$8475> <$16550> [$62825]
GOOD ROLLS: [ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][8][ ][  ][  ][  ]



[NELS]          [WILLIAM]

[$ 9782]        [$16162]

[GAME 1]        [GAME 1]
[      ]        [      ]

[KITCHEN PACKAGE]      [DIAMOND NECKLACE]
                           [LAS VEGAS]      

                [INSURANCE: 1] [INSURANCE: 0]                



And we've put the diamond necklace and Las Vegas trip on your side of the board. If you win this game, you'll not only win the match, but you'll also have $32,712 in prizes. If anybody rolls an 8, then that'll be something. Last question of the match.


Zero, one, or two..... In the movie 300, how many of the 300 Spartan warriors survive?

(buzzcode and answer, please)