$ale of the Century (NBC) - Episode 77

[billmcdee]

(waiting for the "Pie in contestant's face" card LOL)

[gameshowfan1995]

Clara wants the 8.

Burton: And behind number 8, we have...

(Number 8 zooms in and turns around to reveal...)



...$10!

(fanfare)
(applause)



You got the $10. Stacey, where was the rest of the money tonight?



Stacey: Number 9 had the Wild Card, The $15 was behind number 4, and number 3 had the $25.

But Clara finds $10. We add that to her score...



...and now we have a game. $9 separates all three players, but the Century Round will decide it all, and that'll happen right after this break.

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

(This game is on hold until Bill's power, as well as Mark, returns)

[billmcdee]

I am back, power restored.

[GameShowNetwork]

Jul 24, 2019 9:06:22 GMT -5 billmcdee said:

I am back, power restored.

Great to hear, Bill. However, since I’m not available this weekend, Hunter has been gracious enough to pause the game until I come back from ConBravo on Sunday evening

[billmcdee]

(Yes, I know, but thanks for the reminder )

[gameshowfan1995]

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

We're back, and ready to finish up the match with the Century Round. 10 questions on the clock, please.

(ding)



Recapping our scores, Mark is at $50, Clara at $55, and Bill at $59, but I have $100 worth of questions, so everyone has a chance to win. Good luck to everyone. We start the Century Round... Now!

1. Magician David Seth Kotkin changed his name to the title of what Charles Dickens novel?
2. What is the sixth letter of the alphabet?
3. What is the name of the saltiest body of water on Earth?
4. What famed English site is found on Salisbury Plain?
5. What is Patricia Reichardt better known as in the “Peanuts” cartoon strip?
6. Who was the last of the Beatles to get married and the only one whose first marriage didn't end in divorce?
7. Who was the only cartoon fictional character in TIME magazine's list of the 100 Most Influential People of the 20th Century?
8. What is 30% of 900?
9. What word means a type of animal or to nag someone?
10. Finish this famous public service announcement made by Woodsy the Owl: “Give A Hoot, Don't ______”?

[gameshowfan1995]

1. Magician David Seth Kotkin changed his name to the title of what Charles Dickens novel?
(buzzcode: 16)
*Mark buzzes in (43)*
Mark?
Mark: David Copperfield.
Right.



2. What is the sixth letter of the alphabet?
(buzzcode: 41)
*Clara buzzes in (52)*
Clara?
Clara: F.
Right.



3. What is the name of the saltiest body of water on Earth?
(buzzcode: 99)
*Bill buzzes in (88)*
Bill?
Bill: Great Salt Lake.
Wrong.



4. What famed English site is found on Salisbury Plain?
(buzzcode: 15)
*Clara buzzes in (50)*
Clara?
Clara: Stonehenge.
Right.



5. What is Patricia Reichardt better known as in the “Peanuts” cartoon strip?
(buzzcode: 87)
*Mark buzzes in (55)*
Mark?
Mark: Peppermint Patty.
Right.



6. Who was the last of the Beatles to get married and the only one whose first marriage didn't end in divorce?
(buzzcode: 79)
*Bill buzzes in (29)*
Bill?
Bill: Paul McCartney.
Right.



7. Who was the only cartoon fictional character in TIME magazine's list of the 100 Most Influential People of the 20th Century?
(buzzcode: 52)
*Clara buzzes in (59)*
Clara?
Clara: Bart Simpson.
Right.



8. What is 30% of 900?
(buzzcode: 42 - Mark and Clara tie with a buzzcode of 65; Mark sent his buzzcode fastest.)
*Mark buzzes in*
Mark?
Mark: 270.
Right.



9. What word means a type of animal or to nag someone?
(time passes)
Judge (off-camera): Time!
Time.



10. Finish this famous public service announcement made by Woodsy the Owl: “Give A Hoot, Don't ______”?
(buzzcode: 73)
*Bill buzzes in (67)*
Bill?
Bill: Pollute.
Right.



(time's up)

Time is up, and by $5, Clara remains our champion!

(win cue)
(cheers and applause)



(bgm music)

Back to Clara in just a moment, but first, the saltiest body of water on Earth is the Dead Sea, and a word meaning a type of animal or to nag someone is Badger. We have to say goodbye to two good players. Mark, you didn't pick up anything along the way, but we'll bump the cash in front of you up to $500. Bill, you got the jukebox and $569 in cash, for a total of $2,068 in cash and prizes. Did you both have fun?

[billmcdee]

I really did!  Two fantastic opponents as well.  Love the new set, love the new features, even if that Fame Game board did me in somewhat (chuckling)...

Congrats and I know this show will have a very long run!

[coolclar]

I Can't Believe it I'm going to the bonus round for a second time I Thought Mark Was going to get me on the last question but I pulled it out by $5 great game guys BMW's I'm coming for ya

[gameshowfan1995]

Happy to hear it. Great to have you both on the show.

(applause)

But the day belongs to Clara Solsak, and she now joins me at the Winner's Board. Come on, Clara!

(Let's Go Shopping! cue)
(cheers and applause)
(Clara passes by her opponents, congratulating them; the doors open, and we walk through)

Congratulations, Clara. Pulled it out at the last second. Your thoughts on the match?

[coolclar]

I Cannot Believe it I Thought Mark Was Going to Get me there for a second and now I Have a Shot at 2 Cars or winning the Lot tonight I Can Feel It

[gameshowfan1995]

Well we hope you can. Of course, there are a lot of other great prizes up there, starting with this unique piece of exercise equipment.

(We see Michelle getting a workout on the climbing wall)




Burton: This climbing wall has a continuously revolving face that enables endless vertical climbs. The face of the wall consists of hand and foot holds on individual panels that revolve like an upright treadmill, allowing climbers to scale to the height of Mt. Everest in their own home. The treadwall is motorless and powered solely by the climber’s weight, allowing climbers of all skill levels to climb at their preferred pace and stop without pressing any buttons. The wall adjusts from -20° to +5° from vertical, simulating overhangs or slab climbing, and the holds can be repositioned to four different locations on each panel for customizable whole-body workouts that build muscle or develop cardio fitness. An LED display on the frame shows time elapsed, distance climbed, and calories burned and the entire unit only requires the same amount of floor space as a treadmill. This prize is worth...



(applause)

Excellent prize there. Could you or your husband use something like this at home?

[coolclar]

Well we can use that in our house so we don't have to go to the place that has those things

[gameshowfan1995]

Exactly, plus it's much safer too. But suppose you don't want that, and instead want to get musical. We have just the prize for you.

(Martin Molin from Wintergatan plays music from a marble machine)



Burton: This mechanical musical apparatus is made in Sweden, and generates mellifluous melodies with a multitude of marbles. Constructed from birch plywood and steel, it is comprised of gears, pulleys, tracks, lifting fingers, and funnels that work in concert to generate the precisely timed release of marbles which strike instruments. The entire operation begins by turning the handcrank to set the 18" flywheel into motion, which stores rotational energy and provides the musician a way to keep even time. Working similarly to a music box, the machine's marbles strike the keys of the built-in vibraphone, the four strings of an electric bass guitar, a kick drum, snare drum, hi hat, one-stringed modulin, and a sizzle cymbal—the operator pushes/pulls a series of levers to activate/deactivate a particular instrument. The programming wheel contains a 64-bar loop, which makes the device similar in operation to the Orchestrions of yesteryear. This prize is worth...



(applause)

And helping us with the demonstration is Martin Molin from Wintergatan.

(applause)



Welcome to the show, Martin.

Martin: God kväll

For those who don't know Swedish, that means "good evening". Now Clara, you won with $85, but that doesn't matter anymore, because as I said at the top of the show, regardless of your score, you'd get a crack at these. You want them, and you've got a chance to win them, two new automobiles.

("Where's the Walrus" plays)






Burton: For your driving pleasure, a pair of BMW M5 Sedans. These high-performance executive sedans debuted over thirty years ago, and immediately became the benchmark of its class. Now, the BMW M5 Sedans set new standards, on track day and every day. Features include a V8 engine, air conditioning, bi-color wheels, black extended merino leather interior, night vision with pedestrian detection, moonroof, WiFi hotspot, rear-seat entertainment package, carbon ceramic brakes and California emission. Furnished by BMW. These cars are worth...



(applause)

And that's just some of the prizes we have for you. Find the WIN card followed by the CARS card, and I'll give you the keys to the cars. Find WIN, THE and LOT - in that particular order, but not necessarily on your first three picks - and I will be happy to give you everything you see in this showroom, including the cars, and one other thing I'm sure classic $ale fans will be happy about. Burton?

(cash jackpot fanfare plays as the sign lowers)

Burton: A cash jackpot of $500,000!



(applause)

Yes, you heard that correctly, we have reinstated the escalating cash jackpot. It starts at $500,000, and will increase by $5,000 a night until someone wins it. Now Clara, you've seen the prizes, you've seen the cash jackpot, but there's one thing you don't see, and that's the Winner's Board. We've given the board a fresh overhaul, and I think you're going to enjoy it. Fellas, bring it in!

(cash jackpot fanfare plays again as the new Winner's Board lowers)



(audience oohs)

(applause)

The flip panels have been replaced with flat screen monitors. Before we turn you loose on the board, let's remove the numbers you matched up last night.

(zap)



Okay, Clara. 13 numbers remain, so when you're ready, good luck, and start picking. 

(Call your numbers out one at a time, or in a bunch, if you choose)

[coolclar]

5,8,and 15

[gameshowfan1995]

Okay, Clara wants number 5.

(ding)



Stacey: The Music Machine worth $95,000.

Next, she wants number 8.

(ding)



Stacey: Sorry, those were the cars.

So you can't win them by themselves, but you can still win them as part of the lot. Number 15 next.

(WIN!)
(audience oohs)



Stacey: The WIN card!

(drumroll)

OK, Clara, next prize is an automatic match. Find the other WIN card, and you'll receive $10,000 as a bonus, but find THE, and you're one step away from everything. Good luck, what are you going to win?

[coolclar]

3,4, and 10

[gameshowfan1995]

We'll have to hold you to your first number. Clara wants number 3, and she wins...



(bells)
(fanfare)

...the Music Machine, a great prize worth $95,000! Let's go over and take a look at it.

(applause)



Clara, this is one of the more unique musical instruments ever. What do you think of it?

[coolclar]

It Looks Great that will be in our Den so when families come over we can give them a mini-concert and it's worth $95k so I'm happy with that but where was THE and LOT

[gameshowfan1995]

Yes, where was THE and LOT tonight. Stacey?



Stacey: The other WIN card was behind number 7, THE was behind number 2, and LOT was behind number 9.

So 15, 2 and 9, or 7, 2 and 9, would've been the winning combination tonight. Still, you have a great prize and an even greater total, and we'll give you her total winnings so far after the break.

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

[gameshowfan1995]

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

Back with our champion, Clara Solsak, and we've just been playing around with the new music machine she just won. That was fun, wasn't it?

[coolclar]

Yep it is fun (Alec Baldwin Shows Up and plays the machine too surprising Clara and the audience)

[gameshowfan1995]

(cheers and applause)



Well if it isn't Alec Baldwin from Match Game on another network. Nice to have you here.

Alec: Great to be here, and congratulations on the new gig. How you liking it so far?

Oh, I'm loving it. I really am. You've got to get acquainted with the rest of the gang after the show.

Alec: I'll be glad to stick around for that. Meantime, have some chocolate chip cookies.

(He hands myself, Clara, Martin and Stacey some cookies, we eat them)

Mmm! These are good! Thank you, Mr. Baldwin.

(The rest nod in agreement)

Alright, Clara, you'll be back tomorrow night, and when you come back, the Cash Jackpot will be up to $505,000, and you'll have cash and prizes to the value of...



(cheers and applause)

That does it for us tonight, we'll see you tomorrow night on $ale of the Century, and as Tony Barber always said, keep smiling, and bye for now! Take it away, Martin!

(long applause)
(Martin begins playing music from the music machine)

CREATIONS AND COLLECTIONS

HAMMACHER SCHLEMMER

HASBRO INC.

THQ NORDIC AB

GERMANI JEWELLERS

Hunter Dillon's Wardrobe Furnished by: 

PIERRE CARDIN

Stacey Wren's Wardrobe Furnished by: 

VERA WANG

Additional Wardrobe Furnished by: 

KEITH MATHESON 

BLAZER 

THE GREIF COMPANIES 

ZIMMERMANN 

PERRY ELLIS INTERNATIONAL 

EMPORIO ARMANI 

Shoes by: 

AQUILA 

FRANCO BURRONE 

$ALE OF THE CENTURY 

HUNTER DILLON

Burton: (VO) All prices are Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Value and are correct at the time of recording. $ale of the Century stars Hunter Dillon. This is Burton Richardson speaking.

Executive Producers 

JENNIFER MULLIN 

ANDREW BROOKE 

KAREN GREENE 

Co-Executive Producer 

EVELYN WARFEL 

Produced by 

KAREN BENTLEY 

MICHELLE SEERS 

ADAM SANDLER 

Co-Producer 

STEVE MARSHALL 

Supervising Prize Producer 

ERIC MILLS 

Associate Producers 

ISAAC MAYO 

JANET HOWE 

HEATHER ALLEN 

LAUREN WILKINS 

Creative Consultants 

GLENN RIDGE 

TONY BARBER 

ED PHILLIPS 

Directed by 

MARIO SILVESTRI 

Art Direction 

TONY LANE 

DOUG MORRIS 

Art Directors 

BENTE CHRISTENSON-DUKES 

MOLLY JOSEPH 

JOHN IVO GILLES 

RUDY JOOSTEN 

MAL NICOLS 

Set Design 

ANDY WALMSLEY 

RUDY JOOSTEN 

MAL NICOLS 

BENTE CHRISTENSON-DUKES 

JULIE SKATE 

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 

DOUG MORRIS 

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 

Recorded at
TELEVISION CITY
Hollywood, California

Executive in Charge of Production 

MICHAEL WHYTE

$ale of the Century is a Reg Grundy Production.