$ale of the Century [NBC]: Episode 25

[palmer7]

(cheers and applause, as I join them)


Greg: Very interesting, Charlie. Was this your idea?


Charlie: Oh no, it was theirs. (the girls all nod)


Greg: .....Right. Uh, Michael.... we're selling the inflatable game, just so you know. You look like the fun-loving type. This would make a great party game.


Charlie: I can tell you from personal experience that I own one of these. They're a lot of fun.


Greg: You can see the kind of fun Mr. Sheen has. Could you use this?

[Deleted]

First off, you were great as Rick "Wild Thing" Vaughn in "Major League", Mr. Sheen.  Secondly, I'm not interested in any useless Hammacher Schlemmer crap, so no sale.

[tmann3x]

Feb 26, 2015 4:40:10 GMT -5 @jillmanasfan said:

First off, you were great as Rick "Wild Thing" Vaughn in "Major League", Mr. Sheen.  Secondly, I'm not interested in any useless Hammacher Schlemmer crap, so no sale.

I'll be watching you, Michael.  Furthermore, calling "useless Hammacher Schemmer crap" is both childish and inappropriate.  You've already been warned once when playing a previous game.  Right now, it's your second warning and I'll contact the administrators effective immediately on your behavior.  Any more of that and your day as champion in Gambit will be disqualified.

[palmer7]

Tell you what, Charlie. I'll buy it myself for $5. (I give $5 to Charlie and walk back to my lectern)



Michael doesn't want to buy, he wants that one-question lead. Back with this.



1. What country won the first gold medal in the first modern-day Olympics?
2. Complete this question: "How much wood could a woodchuck chuck...."?
3. What state was once thought to be governed by a god the Greeks called Hypnos, and the Romans called Somnus?


(buzzcodes and answers, please)

[Deleted]

Feb 26, 2015 13:22:14 GMT -5 tmann3x said:

Feb 26, 2015 4:40:10 GMT -5 @jillmanasfan said:

First off, you were great as Rick "Wild Thing" Vaughn in "Major League", Mr. Sheen.  Secondly, I'm not interested in any useless Hammacher Schlemmer crap, so no sale.

I'll be watching you, Michael.  Furthermore, calling "useless Hammacher Schemmer crap" is both childish and inappropriate.  You've already been warned once when playing a previous game.  Right now, it's your second warning and I'll contact the administrators effective immediately on your behavior.  Any more of that and your day as champion in Gambit will be disqualified.

I apologize, Tony.  I didn't know that I was being "childish and inappropriate".  I also would like to apologize to anyone working at Hammacher Schlemmer.

[palmer7]

1. What country won the first gold medal in the first modern-day Olympics?
(buzzcode: 83)
*Clément buzzes in (88 )*
Clément?
Clément: France?
(wrong)
You'd like to think so, wouldn't you? No, it was the United States. You lose $5 for that.


Kevin: $20
Clément: $20
Michael: $30


2. Complete this question: "How much wood could a woodchuck chuck...."?
(buzzcode: 8 )
*Michael buzzes in (12)*
Michael?
Michael: if a woodchuck could chuck wood
That's exactly right, champ gains $5.
(ding)


Kevin: $20
Clément: $20
Michael: $35



3. What state was once thought to be governed by a god the Greeks called Hypnos, and the Romans called Somnus?
(buzzcode: 70)
*Kevin buzzes in (56)*
Kevin?
Kevin: Cyprus
(wrong)
Oh no..... sleep. It was a state of consciousness. You go down to $15.



Kevin: $15
Clément: $20
Michael: $35



[FAME GAME]



Time now for the Fame Game. Our contestants are playing not for dollars, but for control of the board. Looking for a famous person.



I am a politician, born in Stonewall, Texas on August 27, 1908. I was the oldest of five children. I was an awkward, talkative youth and was elected president of my 11th-grade class. I graduated from Johnson City High School, having participated in public speaking, debate, and baseball. In 1930, I campaigned for Texas State Senator Welly Hopkins in his run for Congress, and he recommended me to Congressman Richard M. Kleberg, who made me his legislative secretary. I married Claudia Alta Taylor on November 17, 1934. In 1937, I successfully contested a special election for Texas's 10th congressional district, that covered Austin and the surrounding hill country. I ran on a New Deal platform and was effectively aided by my wife. In the 1948 elections, I again ran for the Senate and won in a highly controversial result. In a three-way Democratic Party primary, I faced a well-known former governor, Coke Stevenson, and a third candidate. My success in the Senate rendered me a potential Democratic presidential candidate, but my late entry into the campaign in July 1960 allowed the rival Kennedy campaign to secure a substantial early advantage among Democratic state party officials. Kennedy did offer me the vice-presidential nomination at the Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel at 10:15 am on July 14 and I accepted.


(buzzcode and answer, please)

[palmer7]

(buzzcode: 68 )
*Michael buzzes in (89)*
Michael?
Michael: Lyndon Johnson
Is right! Nicely solved, Michael.



Now, Charlie, where is that $10 Money Card?

[tmann3x]

[palmer7]

(lights in motion)




Charlie: Huh? Oh.... behind the number 8.



Greg: All right. The lights are locked into your buzzer. Good luck and fire when ready. (a letter from A-I, please)

[Deleted]

I'll try the magic catchphrase again.  Big bucks, no whammies, & STOP!!!  (F)

[tmann3x]

[palmer7]

(he stops)


It's not a whammy, but it's not the $10 Money Card, either. What's behind #5?

[tmann3x]

[palmer7]

["STREET HAWK"]






Charlie T.: (VO) It's a motorcycle! The 2015 Harley-Davidson Street 750. It comes with all the standard features including a liquid-cooled 749cc 60-degree V-twin engine, belt final drive, and six-speed manual transmission. It goes from 0 to 60 in 4.6 sec. Furnished by Harley Davidson.


(cheers and applause)


Greg: Whoa...... Michael, that motorcycle alone is worth seven thousand four-hundred ninety-nine dollars! (audience cheers loudly) Congratulations, man. Could you use a motorcycle?

[Deleted]

I could use a motorcycle license first.

(audience laughter)

[palmer7]

Charlie S.: You're on your own for that one, kid.



Greg: We'll continue this game with three good players right after this.


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




Kevin: $15
Clément: $20
Michael: $35



Greg: We're back with a relatively low-scoring game. Michael is ahead at $35, while Clément is at $20 and Kevin at $15. Back with this for $5.



1. What are "frijoles" called in English?
2. In what country would you find the Toledo in "Holy Toledo"?
3. How many corners are there in a square?
4. Def Leppard wants you to "Pour Some" what "On Me"?
5. What's the capital of Cuba?




(buzzcodes and answers, please)

[palmer7]

1. What are "frijoles" called in English?
(buzzcode: 61)
*Kevin buzzes in (40)*
Kevin?
Kevin: Beans
That's exactly what they're called, and you return to your original $20.
(ding)


Kevin: $20
Clément: $20
Michael: $35


2. In what country would you find the Toledo in "Holy Toledo"?
(buzzcode: 2)
*Michael buzzes in (15)*
Michael?
Michael: Spain
Correcto. That takes you to cuarenta dollars.
(ding)



Kevin: $20
Clément: $20
Michael: $40



3. How many corners are there in a square?
(buzzcode: 94)
*Clément buzzes in (77)*
Clément?
Clément: Four
Four sides and four angles too, you move up to $25.
(ding)



Kevin: $20
Clément: $25
Michael: $40


4. Def Leppard wants you to "Pour Some" what "On Me"?
(buzzcode: 7)
*Kevin buzzes in (19)*
Kevin?
Kevin: Sugar
In the name of love, you are right! You tie for second.
(ding)



Kevin: $25
Clément: $25
Michael: $40


5. What's the capital of Cuba?
(buzzcode: 53)
*Clément buzzes in (38 )*
Clément?
Clément: Havana
Nicely solved. You go to $30.
(ding)



Kevin: $25
Clément: $30
Michael: $40



[INSTANT BARGAIN]


Instant Bargain time. Michael, you have a $10 lead. Maybe you'd like this.



(Charlie S. and Shannon toss around in this prize)





Charlie S.: Oh, hi there. Michael, whenever I bring a girl home from out on the town, I always make sure she has a separate place to spend the night. I wouldn't want the kids to see me. So, if you're like me, this prize will come in handy. It's a sleeper sofa. The piece is wrapped in either a cream, black or dark brown bonded leather upholstery and features plush seating as well as tufted cushions. From Coaster Home Furnishings.




And so you can keep your guest entertained, we have this 65" curved 1080p 240Hz 3D Smart LED TV. Featuring a curved 1080p LED display, this Samsung TV delivers crisp, clear images. Built-in Wi-Fi lets you surf the web and wirelessly stream movies you and the rest of the gang love. Furnished by Samsung. Together, they're normally priced at....





$4,286


But today on $ale of the Century, they're yours for only....


$10


(cheers and applause as I join them)


Greg: (to Shannon) Have you two exchanged..... er...... (Shannon quickly shakes her head) And so the only intercourse you've had is social, yes? (Shannon quickly nods, audience laughs) Let's keep it that way. (back to Michael) Michael! Now these are really useful prizes. You've got a sleeper sofa and a TV. I've been looking at the prizes you've accumulated and you don't have a TV. Would you like this one?

[Deleted]

It's a nice TV.  A lot of initials as Charlie described it, so it must be good.  (audience laughter)  I don't know if I want it or not though.

[palmer7]

Ohhhh.... well, let's see if I can't make this easier for you. I want you to take that home, and the sleeper sofa too. It costs $10 here.... and that's how much of a lead you have. If you bought it, you'd be tied with Clément. Hmmm...... tell you what, I want to keep this game competitive, so I'll let you keep the lead, but it will be less than the value of a question. I'll sell it to you for $7. You'd have a $3 lead. It's still the lead.


Also, Michael, I'll.... er, give you the $500 you missed out on in the previous Instant Bargain. That's $4,786 for $7, and you'd still have a $3 lead. Going once.... going twice.....

[Deleted]

I don't want a sofa with Charlie Sheen cooties on it.  (audience laughter)  No sale!

[palmer7]

No sale! (I glare at Mr. Sheen) Charlie Sheen, you're a jinx! You are a classified, bonafide jinx!


Charlie S.: Eh, whatever. (audience laughs)


(I walk back to my lectern) Greg: Seriously. Michael holds onto a $10 lead. Back with this for all three of you.



1. In what trading card game would you be able to Synchro, Xyz, and now, Pendulum Summon your monsters?
2. In what country might you search for the Loch Ness Monster?
3. What singer had a controversial hit in 2009 with "If U Seek Amy"?



(buzzcodes and answers, please)

[palmer7]

1. In what trading card game would you be able to Synchro, Xyz, and now, Pendulum Summon your monsters?
(buzzcode: 3)
*Kevin buzzes in (56)*
Kevin?
Kevin: Yu-Gi-Oh!
Right you are, and you go into a tie for second.
(ding)


Kevin: $30
Clément: $30
Michael: $40


2. In what country might you search for the Loch Ness Monster?
(buzzcode: 73)
*Clément buzzes in (48 )*
Clément?
Clément: United Kingdom (specifically Scotland)
Scotland's what I wanted to hear, and you said it. You go to $35.
(ding)


Kevin: $30
Clément: $35
Michael: $40



3. What singer had a controversial hit in 2009 with "If U Seek Amy"?
(buzzcode: 21)
*Kevin buzzes in (14)*
Kevin?
Kevin: Katy Perry
(wrong)
Oh no. Britney Spears. You lose $5, sorry about that. You go down to $25.



Kevin: $25
Clément: $35
Michael: $40




You see, the reason why that song is so controversial is because the title is a mondegreen. It actually sounds like -----







(main theme to commercial)




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(main theme closes, cheers and applause)


Greg: Welcome back. During the break, it was decided that we would give the cash jackpot to....


(fanfare)


The Federal Communications Commission. (audience laughs) That ought to cover us for the next three years. Now let's get back to the match.



Kevin: $25
Clément: $35
Michael: $40



Michael is in the lead with $40, which is exactly what he needs for the cufflinks. Clément is one question behind at $35, while Kevin is $15 behind at $25....


[FAME GAME]



And speaking of $15, there's a $15 Money Card that we're adding to the board. Looking for a famous person.



I am an actor born in Houston, Texas on March 24, 1973. After playing the role of the Kola-Kola bird in a school production of The Elephant's Child at age six, I was determined to become an actor, and was heavily influenced by sitcoms. After graduating from high school, I received an undergraduate degree from the University of Houston, was a founding member of Infernal Bridegroom Productions and regularly appeared at the Stages Repertory Theatre. I was one of seven students accepted into a special two-year course in classical theater, taught in partnership with the Old Globe Theater. I graduated in 2001 with a Masters' Degree and moved to New York, where I worked in Off-Broadway productions and made several television appearances. I also had minor roles in several movies, including Garden State and School for Scoundrels. I have estimated that I auditioned for between 15 and 30 television pilots, but on many of the occasions when I was cast, the show failed to find a television network willing to purchase it. The exception came in 2007, when I finally gained a starring role in a sitcom created by Chuck Lorre. In it, I portray a physicist with social apathy.


(buzzcode and answer, please)

[palmer7]

(buzzcode: 96)
*Michael buzzes in (75)*
Michael?
Michael: Jim Parsons
Is right! Very nicely solved. (audience cheers)


Where is that $15 Money Card, Mr. Sheen?

[tmann3x]

[palmer7]

(lights in motion)

Charlie S.: Behind the numero uno!


Greg: Hit either one of those Money Cards and you'll build a cushion for CashCard. Good luck, Michael, and fire when ready.

[Deleted]

Time to get a money card this time!  Big bucks, no whammies, & STOP!!!!!  (I)

[tmann3x]

[palmer7]

(he stops)


Stop at BIG BUCKS! $15!



(fanfare)
(camera flashes between Michael and $15)


Fantastic, Michael! We add that $15 to your score....



Kevin: $25
Clément: $35
Michael: $55



And you now have a $20 lead over Clément. And speaking of $20, there is a $20,000 CashCard coming up. But first, these questions for $5.



1. The British call them solicitors. What do we call them in America?
2. How many sides does a hexagon have?
3. Pentium, Xeon, and Core i7 are all made by what company?
4. What fictional school would you be in if you were sorted into the house of Slytherin?
5. Finish this saying: "All for one...."



(buzzcodes and answers, please)

[palmer7]

1. The British call them solicitors. What do we call them in America?
(buzzcode: 37)
*Kevin buzzes in (10)*
Kevin?
Kevin: Tourists
(wrong)
Oooh, you were so close. Lawyers. You lose $5, back to your starting $20.



Kevin: $20
Clément: $35
Michael: $55


2. How many sides does a hexagon have?
(buzzcode: 52)
*Michael buzzes in (59)*
Michael?
Michael: 6 sides
That's exactly how many sides it has, and you go up to $60.
(ding)


Kevin: $20
Clément: $35
Michael: $60



3. Pentium, Xeon, and Core i7 are all made by what company?
(buzzcode: 85)
*Clément buzzes in (48)*
Clément?
Clément: Intel
That's right, and you go to $40.
(ding)


Kevin: $20
Clément: $40
Michael: $60



4. What fictional school would you be in if you were sorted into the house of Slytherin?
(buzzcode: 23)
*Clément buzzes in (31)*
Clément?
Clément: Hogwarts
That's right, and now you're only $15 behind the champ.
(ding)


Kevin: $20
Clément: $45
Michael: $60



Fun fact: According to Pottermore.com, I'm a Slytherin.


5. Finish this saying: "All for one...."
(buzzcode: 2)
*Clément buzzes in (15)*
Clément?
Clément: ..., one for all!
Yes, we would've also accepted "and one for all". You go to $50.
(ding)



Kevin: $20
Clément: $50
Michael: $60



[CASHCARD]



CashCard time, and Michael.... that cushion didn't last long, did it? You have a $10 lead. You know how CashCard works. Four suits, behind one of them is this prize. Carlos?


(Katy and Mitch take on Shannon and Kelly in a game of tennis)






Charlie S.: Ya know, it's really a shame NBC doesn't cover Wimbledon anymore. So, we'll just have to send you there. You and a guest will fly round-trip from Los Angeles to London, England for a 16-night stay in a fine hotel so you can fully enjoy The Wimbledon Championships. Plus, we'll include a rental car and travel insurance. You'll be there for all of it, man. The whole tournament. We won't give you any tickets or anything, but this way, you can watch it live on TV from England. Won't that be great? (no reaction) Eh.... we'll give you $2,500 in cash, too. Furnished by Delta Vacations. This trip is worth....





$13,640



(cheers and applause)


Greg: And also.... one of those suits hides a big check for..... (I hold up the check)



$20,000



(audience cheers even louder)



But..... since it's Casual Friday, and Charlie's here..... I'm feeling generous. So, I'll let you decide. I can either lower the CashCard price to $10, which coincidentally would put you in a tie with Clément, or I can double the CashCard to $40,000 at full price. What do you want?

[Deleted]

I'll go for Option C:  none of the above.  I still gotta protect my lead.