$ale of the Century [NBC]: Episode 24

[palmer7]

Maybe you can. Now, you have a $20 lead. If you bought this for $12, you'd still have a $8 lead. The only problem is.... we deal with multiples of $5 here, and giving you only an $8 lead would be kind of.... well, not right. So, I'll lower the price by $2.


Your lead would be cut in half, but you'd go to Mississippi and you'd have $500 in cash that's already included here. (I pull some money out of my pocket) I'll throw in $600 of my own. An over $3,000 bargain for $10. Going once.... going twice.... (audience shouts suggestions)

[Deleted]

I'll take it!

*buzzes in*

[palmer7]

He's going to Mississippi! (audience cheers as I walk back to my lectern)




Matt: $30
Mike: $30
Michael: $40



And as we take the $10 off Michael's score..... Matt and Mike are certainly happier because they're only behind by two questions. Speaking of questions, here are some more.



1. What fast-food chain's ad campaigns feature spelling-challenged cows?
2. What former pastor got in trouble for claiming "America's chickens are coming home to roost"?
3. Speaking of chickens, what Laugh-In regular often asked, "Is that a chicken joke?"


(buzzcodes and answers, please)

[palmer7]

1. What fast-food chain's ad campaigns feature spelling-challenged cows?
(buzzcode: 31)
*Michael buzzes in (42)*
Michael?
Michael: Chick-Fil-A
You're back up to a $15 lead.
(ding)



Matt: $30
Mike: $30
Michael: $45




2. What former pastor got in trouble for claiming "America's chickens are coming home to roost"?
(buzzcode: 16)
*Matt buzzes in (58 )*
Matt?
Matt: Malcolm X
(the phone rings, I answer it) Hello? (pause) They'll give it to you, Matt. Thanks. (I hang up) We would've also accepted Jeremiah Wright. You're now only $10 behind the champ.
(ding)



Matt: $35
Mike: $30
Michael: $45


3. Speaking of chickens, what Laugh-In regular often asked, "Is that a chicken joke?"
(buzzcode: 98 )
*Matt buzzes in (76)*
Matt again?
Matt: Jo Anne Worley
Right again. You go to $40.
(ding)



Matt: $40
Mike: $30
Michael: $45




Speaking of the talented and very funny Jo Anne Worley, she said this: "I have a big mouth, and I'm sorry to say I've always had one. When I was young, in church, I never sang with everybody else. I only mouthed the hymns, so I wouldn't drown everyone else out." (audience laughs) And believe me, she can. We'll be back.


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


Greg: Before the break, we were talking about Jo Anne Worley. Do you know who discovered her? It was none other than game show legend Merv Griffin. In 1966, Griffin took a strong liking to her and gave her a viable comedy platform to play on with approximately 200 appearances in all. Producer George Schlatter caught Jo Anne's zany antics on Griffin's show and invited her to swinging TV stardom in 1968.



Coming back to the match....



Matt: $40
Mike: $30
Michael: $45




Michael is at $45, Matt at $40, and Mike just 3 questions behind at $30.


[FAME GAME]


And speaking of $15, that's what we're putting up on the Fame Game Board. Buzz in when you know a famous thing.



I am a plant that originated in southern Africa. I reach maximum genetic diversity there, with sweet, bland and bitter forms. Evidence of my cultivation in the Nile Valley has been found from the second millennium BC onward. My seeds have been found at Twelfth Dynasty sites and in the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun. In China, my seeds are esteemed and eaten like almonds are in the west, being consumed with other seeds at Chinese New Year celebrations. My pulp contains carotenoids, including lycopene. The more than 1200 cultivars of me range in weight from less than one to more than 90 kilograms; and my flesh can be red, orange, yellow or white. I contain about 6% sugar and 91% water.



(buzzcode and answer, please)

[palmer7]

(buzzcode: 54)
*Mike buzzes in (51)*
Mike?
Mike: Watermelon?
You are right! (audience cheers) And Mike gets control of the board. Where's the $15 money card?

[tmann3x]

[palmer7]

(lights in motion)


Emily: Behind the number five.


Greg: If you can get the flashing light to stop on the $15, you'll be in a tie for first. Good luck, and fire when ready. (a letter from A-I that hasn't been chosen, please)

[larsonfan1]

Come on, I need that $15. [D]

[tmann3x]

[palmer7]

(he stops)


Oooh, missed it on the diagonal. But he does get this prize.... 

[tmann3x]

[palmer7]

(Izzy's Theme)






Charlie: This scientific watch. The MTM Black RAD includes a counter for detecting harmful ionizing radiation. Its integrated Geiger-Müller tube measures single-dose gamma ray levels, as well as cumulative exposure. It's water resistant to 330’ and powered by a lithium battery. Furnished by MTM Special Ops.




(cheers and applause)


Greg: It's very nice, and it's worth $1,500. That's yours to keep. Let me ask you, Mike, do you have high levels of harmful ionizing radiation in your area?

[larsonfan1]

Not that I know of.

[palmer7]

Well, now you'll know if there is. We'll be putting a $25 Money Card up on the board later on, and we'll have a $15,000 CashCard coming up. But first, these questions.




1. Which finger is known as the minimus?
2. What musical clef is Meghan Trainor "All About"?
3. What Somerset village was the birthplace of Britain's most famous cheese?
4. Named after the ruler of Hades in Greek mythology, this "planet" is no longer considered part of the solar system. Name it.
5. Give me the next line in this Genesis song.



Well, there'll be no doubt in your mind
You'll believe everything I'm saying
If you wanna get closer to Him




(buzzcodes and answers, please)

[palmer7]

1. Which finger is known as the minimus?
(buzzcode: 57)
*Mike buzzes in ( )*
Mike?
Mike: Pinky Finger
That's exactly what it is, and you go to $35.
(ding)


Matt: $40
Mike: $35
Michael: $45

2. What musical clef is Meghan Trainor "All About"?
(buzzcode: 42)
*Matt buzzes in (62)*
Matt?
Matt: Bass
That's right. To be specific, she's "all about that bass, 'bout that bass, no treble". You're now in a tie for first.
(ding)


Matt: $45
Mike: $35
Michael: $45

3. What Somerset village was the birthplace of Britain's most famous cheese?
(buzzcode: 9)
*Michael buzzes in (16)*
Michael?
Michael: Cheddar
Mmmm, cheddar. You've reached the $50 mark.
(ding)


Matt: $45
Mike: $35
Michael: $50

4. Named after the ruler of Hades in Greek mythology, this "planet" is no longer considered part of the solar system. Name it.
(buzzcode: 83)
*Mike buzzes in (17)*
Mike?
Mike: Pluto
Which is really going to mess up the new Sailor Moon series. You're right for $5.
(ding)


Matt: $45
Mike: $40
Michael: $50

5. Give me the next line in this Genesis song.



Well, there'll be no doubt in your mind
You'll believe everything I'm saying
If you wanna get closer to Him


(buzzcode: 82)
*Michael buzzes in (38 )*
Michael?
Michael: get on your knees & start paying
Yes indeed. And you are now at $55.
(ding)


Matt: $45
Mike: $40
Michael: $55


[CASHCARD]



CashCard time for you, Michael. You have a $10 lead over Matt, and you have a chance to play for a lot of money. By now, you should know how this works. We have four suits. One of them gives you a $15 "refund", one of them gives you Random Cash, which could be anything from $1 to $50 added to your score. One of them is worth this prize....



(Kelly examines the stars with this...)



Emily: Michael, this prize is out of this world. It's a solar telescope. This telescope reveals the Sun in all its majesty with the same optical safety and performance demanded by the world’s leading professional research institutions. Its etalon allows hydrogen-alpha wavelength light to pass through safely for viewing the Sun with the naked eye while filtering out otherwise harmful light. Its 90mm aperture, 30mm blocking filter, 800mm focal length, and helical focuser ensure safe, precisely sharp viewing, and the tripod mount is included. Furnished by Hammacher Schlemmer. And it's normally priced at...


$7,450


(audience cheers)



Greg: And if you pick the right suit, Emily is going to give you this fat check for..... (I hold the check up)


$15,000


Fifteen thousand dollars!

(audience cheers loudly)




Michael, if you bought in for $15, you would tie with Mike. How confident are you in your ability to catch up? Will you buy in? (audience shouts suggestions)

[Deleted]

I gotta protect my lead, so I will not do the Cashcard.

[palmer7]

(audience groans) All right. The CashCard goes up to $20,000 tomorrow. For argument's sake, which suit would you have gone with?

[Deleted]

I would've gone with Hearts again.

[palmer7]

He would've gone with Hearts.

(I select Hearts)

*[HEARTS]* [SPADES] [DIAMONDS] [CLUBS]


Of course, now we all want to know what would have happened. Did you just pass up $15,000?





(I hit the button)
(blip)




















*[PRIZE]* [SPADES] [DIAMONDS] [CLUBS]



No, you would've won the telescope. I think you made the right decision. (I hit the button again)



*[PRIZE]* [RANDOM CASH] [$15] [CASHCARD]





The CashCard was behind Clubs. Oh well. CashCard goes up to $20,000 tomorrow. We've got a good match between three good players, and we'll go down to the wire after this timeout.



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


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(main theme closes, cheers and applause)
(shot of Michael)



Michael passed up on a solar telescope to maintain that lead. He really wants to go to Disney World.




Matt: $45
Mike: $40
Michael: $55




And right now there's a $15 spread separating first and third. Back to the game we go with this question.



1. What final battle does Revelation 16:14-16 predict will result in the world's end?
2. The movie of the same name featured "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" by what band?
3. Which of murdered Czar Nicholas' children did Anna Anderson claim to be?



(buzzcodes and answers, please)

[palmer7]

1. What final battle does Revelation 16:14-16 predict will result in the world's end?
(buzzcode: 58 )
*Matt buzzes in (70)*
Matt?
Matt: Armageddon
That's right. The Battle of Armageddon, and you reach the $50 mark.
(ding)


Matt: $50
Mike: $40
Michael: $55


2. The movie of the same name featured "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" by what band?
(buzzcode: 79)
*Mike buzzes in (46)*
Mike?
Mike: AeroSmith?
Of course you're right. You go to $45.
(ding)


Matt: $50
Mike: $45
Michael: $55




3. Which of murdered Czar Nicholas' children did Anna Anderson claim to be?
(buzzcode: 77)
*Michael buzzes in (77)*
Michael?
Michael: Anastasia
And it wasn't Meg Ryan. You're right for $5.
(ding)


Matt: $50
Mike: $45
Michael: $60



[FAME GAME]



And once again, with only $15 separating all three players.... that's what I wanted to say earlier. With only $15 separating all three players, a $25 Money Card would propel any one of our players into the lead. Looking for a famous person.


I am a songwriter born on September 7, 1956 in Van Nuys, California. My last name was originally "Wolfberg" but my father changed the name because it sounded too Jewish. I got into trouble and ran away as a teen but returned because I missed my cat. I began writing music when I was 11 but took a more serious approach at 14, commenting "music saved me." My mother asked me to give up my dream of a songwriting career and take a secretarial job. However, my father continued to believe in me and bought me a 12-string guitar and a metal shed for me to practice, and took me to music auditions. I dedicated a 1996 song to him. I briefly attended college at Los Angeles Pierce College and California State University, Northridge but considered it a waste and spent more of her time writing songs while attending. My first hit was "Solitaire", which Laura Branigan took to No. 7 in the US pop charts in 1983. As of 2011, my music has appeared in the soundtracks of over 60 films.



(buzzcode and answer, please)

[palmer7]

(buzzcode: 93)
*Michael buzzes in (70)*
Michael?
Michael: Diane Warren
Yes, that's it.



I just realized that someone in the writing staff forgot to take out the "her". (I glare over at the writing staff offstage) Someone could be paying $25 out of their pocket. (audience laughs) Anyway, where is that $25?

[tmann3x]

[palmer7]

(lights in motion)


Emily: Behind the number eight, Greg.


Greg: Michael, you have a $10 lead. Hitting either one of those Money Cards would extend it. Good luck, and fire when ready. (a letter from A-I that hasn't been called already)

[Deleted]

Let's get one of those money cards!  It worked for me before, so I'll try it again.  Big bucks, no whammies, & STOP!  (F)

[tmann3x]

[palmer7]

(he stops)


Ooooh, right next to the $15 at #4. Too bad, but let's see what you've won this time. 

[tmann3x]

[palmer7]

["EYE CATCHER"]





Charlie: (VO) A bedroom set. The Martini Suite Platform Storage Bedroom Set by Millennium from the "Martini Suite" Bedroom Collection captures the beautiful look of rich contemporary styling with a unique flair that is all its own. Beautifully bathed in a rich luxurious sable stained finish, the contemporary design features tapered legs and poster bed posts accented with a stylish canopy. It includes a 2-drawer nightstand, mirror, dresser, and platform bed with storage. Furnished by 1StopBedrooms.com.


(cheers and applause)



Greg: That's a very nice bedroom set worth $4,000, Michael. That's yours no matter what happens. We finish off the game with the Century Round. May I have 10 questions on the clock, please?



Matt: $50
Mike: $45
Michael: $60

[10]



(ding)



Thank you. Reviewing the scores, we have Matt at $50, Mike at $45, and Michael at $60. Michael needs a win with $85 or more for that trip to Disney World. Good luck as we start the Century Round..... now!



1. What means of conveyance first appeared in Venice in 1094?
2. What game show involves conveying a word using one-word clues?
3. How many days did the battle of Gettysburg last?
4. What fruit juice do you use in a cocktail known as a screwdriver?
5. "Please Don't Go" by KC and The Sunshine Band was the first #1 Billboard hit of what decade?
6. What Jewish holiday saw Egypt and Syria attack Israel in 1973?
7. What 1992 comedy movie gasped: "We're not worthy! We're not worthy!"?
8. What type of ethnic food did Hitler ban in 1933?
9. What industry first made the Universal Product Code a success?
10. Which is further, a kilometer or a mile?


(buzzcodes and answers, please)

[palmer7]

1. What means of conveyance first appeared in Venice in 1094?
(buzzcode: 100)
*Michael buzzes in (51)*
Michael?
Michael: the gondola
(ding)
Right.


Matt: $50
Mike: $45
Michael: $70

[9]



2. What game show involves conveying a word using one-word clues?
(buzzcode: 97)
*Matt buzzes in (62)*
Matt?
Matt: Password
(ding)
Correct.


Matt: $60
Mike: $45
Michael: $70

[8]


3. How many days did the battle of Gettysburg last?
(buzzcode: 65)
*Michael buzzes in (83)*
Michael?
Michael: 3 days
(ding)
Yes.


Matt: $60
Mike: $45
Michael: $80

[7]


4. What fruit juice do you use in a cocktail known as a screwdriver?
(buzzcode: 15)
*Michael buzzes in (54)*
Michael?
Michael: orange juice
(ding)
Right!


Matt: $60
Mike: $45
Michael: $90

[6]



5. "Please Don't Go" by KC and The Sunshine Band was the first #1 Billboard hit of what decade?
(buzzcode: 30)
*Matt buzzes in (29)*
Matt?
Matt: The 70's
(wrong)
The 80's.


Matt: $50
Mike: $45
Michael: $90

[5]


6. What Jewish holiday saw Egypt and Syria attack Israel in 1973?
(buzzcode: 96)
*Michael buzzes in (98 )*
Michael?
Michael: Yom Kippur
(ding)
Right!


Matt: $50
Mike: $45
Michael: $100

[4]


7. What 1992 comedy movie gasped: "We're not worthy! We're not worthy!"?
(buzzcode: 87)
*Michael buzzes in (90)*
Michael?
Michael: Wayne's World
(ding)
Yes!


Matt: $50
Mike: $45
Michael: $110

[3]




8. What type of ethnic food did Hitler ban in 1933?
(buzzcode: 32)
*Michael buzzes in (32)*
Michael again?
Michael: kosher food
(ding)
Yes!


Matt: $50
Mike: $45
Michael: $120

[2]


9. What industry first made the Universal Product Code a success?
(buzzcode: 77)
*Michael buzzes in (92)*
Michael once again?
Michael: the supermarket or grocery industry
(ding)
Yes!


Matt: $50
Mike: $45
Michael: $130

[1]


10. Which is further, a kilometer or a mile?
(buzzcode: 46)
*Matt buzzes in (41)*
Matt?
Matt: Mile
(ding)
That's right....


Matt: $60
Mike: $45
Michael: $130

[0]




(time's up)



But it's not going to be enough. Michael wins again!



[WIN CUE]
(cheers and applause)


["Secret Garden"]


Well, Michael, you've done it again. You needed to win by $85 for the trip, and you have more than enough. We'll come back to you in a moment.


Matt, you made a good decision to buy because you lost by more than what the pool table cost you. You've got a bumper pool table and $260 in cash. That's a total of $2,100 in cash and prizes. Congratulations and I hope you enjoy it.


Mike, I'm happy to say you aren't going away empty handed either. You have the scientific watch and $45 in cash for a total of $1,545. Good luck to you, and thank you both for playing. Do either of you have anything to say?

[larsonfan1]

I just have to say, that I had fun being on here and good job Michael.