$ale of the Century [NBC]: Episode 25

[palmer7]

(audience groans, and everyone is disappointed) Well, that's his prerogative. Man really wants those cufflinks. What would you have gone with?

[Deleted]

I would've gone with Diamonds this time.

[palmer7]

(I select Diamonds)


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


All right. Let's just see what you would've won. For 20-grand, what was behind diamonds?



(I hit the button)
(blip)



[HEARTS] [SPADES] *[PRIZE]* [CLUBS]



You would've gone to London. Oh well. (I hit the button again)


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



And the CashCard was behind Hearts. It goes to $25,000 on Monday. We've got a great match going here, and we'll go down to the wire right after this commercial break.


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


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[palmer7]

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


Greg: Our champion Michael Clifford ended up passing on a trip to Wimbledon in CashCard, but he still has a $10 lead over Clément.




Kevin: $20
Clément: $50
Michael: $60



And Kevin is at his original $20, but there's a $25 Money Card going up on the board. First, this for all three of you.



1. What handy WWI weapon's name is French for pomegranate?
2. What former member of ★NSYNC was the voice of Boo Boo in the 2010 film Yogi Bear?
3. What Nirvana song admits: "I feel stupid and contagious"?




(buzzcodes and answers, please)

[palmer7]

1. What handy WWI weapon's name is French for pomegranate?
(buzzcode: 32)
*Michael buzzes in (69)*
Michael?
Michael: the grenade
You know, that's actually right. Grenade is French for pomegranate. Another $5 for you, sir.
(ding)


Kevin: $20
Clément: $50
Michael: $65


2. What former member of ★NSYNC was the voice of Boo Boo in the 2010 film Yogi Bear?
(buzzcode: 20)
*Kevin buzzes in (25)*
Kevin?
Kevin: Joey Fatone
(wrong)
Oh no. It's Justin Timberlake. You lose $5, down to $15.


Kevin: $15
Clément: $50
Michael: $65



3. What Nirvana song admits: "I feel stupid and contagious"?
(buzzcode: 45)
*Michael buzzes in (55)*
Michael?
Michael: Smells Like Teen Spirit
(sniffs the air) And it does in here, doesn't it? You're right for $70.
(ding)


Kevin: $15
Clément: $50
Michael: $70



[FAME GAME]


And with $20 separating first and second place, that $25 Money Card we're adding to the board is most critical. Looking for a famous thing.


I am a company founded in 1987. I was named in honor of the fictional Maine town that serves as the setting of several stories by Stephen King. I was originally backed by The Coca-Cola Company, the then-parent company of Columbia Pictures. Coke and my founders jointly owned a stake in the company. Months after the deal, Coke exited the entertainment business, succeeded by Columbia Pictures Entertainment. My original purpose was to allow creative freedom to individuals; a safe haven away from the pressures of studio executives. The people in me were to make films of the highest quality, whether they made or lost money. My first release in 1989 was Winter People, followed by When Harry Met Sally....


(buzzcode and answer, please)

[palmer7]

(buzzcode: 24)
*Michael buzzes in (35)*
Michael?
Michael: Castle Rock Entertainment
That is exactly right, with limited information. (audience cheers)



Where is that $25 Money Card, Charlie?

[tmann3x]

[palmer7]

(lights in motion)


Charlie S.: Behind the six. (he walks off)


Greg: Boy, he left in a hurry. Michael, if you can hit that $25, you'll have a pretty big cushion for the Century Round. Good luck, and fire when ready.

[koopakid17]

*hits buzzer repeatedly*

This thing working?

[palmer7]

*Kevin buzzes in (TEST)*

I'd like to point out that the lights are locked into Michael's buzzer, not yours, Kevin.

[Deleted]

Let's get that $25 money card!  I said it before & I'll say it again:  Big bucks, no whammies, & STOP!!!!!  (E)

[tmann3x]

[palmer7]

(he stops)


OOOOOH! Just missed it. But what's behind #3 for the champ? 

[tmann3x]

[palmer7]

["BEVERLY HILLS 90210" THEME]






Charlie T.: (VO) It's a trip to Beverly Hills! You and a guest will be chauffeured from Los Angeles to Beverly Hills, California, where you'll spend six nights at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, and take guided tours of some of the most fabulous homes where the Hollywood elite reside. Daily continental breakfast is included. From The Beverly Wilshire Hotel.

(cheers and applause)


Greg: No big bucks there, but you'll certainly be living like a king for about a week. That trip's worth $1,750, and is yours regardless of how well you do in the game. Do you like that trip?

[Deleted]

I think it's better than watching tennis in London, so yeah, I like this trip.

[palmer7]

.....Yeah, I'd get bored too. Then again, I have my trusty..... (I pull out my Nintendo 2DS) Nintendo 2DS, on which I can play the new.... (I pull out another game) $ale of the Century video game, published by Ludia, a FremantleMedia company. (I quickly put those two away)



We finish up the game with the Century Round. May I have 10 questions on the clock?



Kevin: $15
Clément: $50
Michael: $70

[10]


(ding)


Reviewing the scores, Kevin at $15, Clément at $50, and Michael at $70. I've got 10 questions and $100 up for grabs. Good luck as we start the Century Round.... now!



1. What teenage star of 1944's Meet Me in St. Louis did director Vincente Minnelli later marry?
2. What's the capital of Arkansas?
3. What cartoon character attempts to destroy Earth with his "Illudium Q-36 Explosive Space Modulator"?
4. How many colors are on the Rubik's Cube?
5. How many sides does a cube have?
6. What color is malachite?
7. What mammal has the longest gestation period?
8. What soap opera is set at the Forrester Creations fashion house?
9. In what game do you pass "Go" and collect $200?
10. What are you afraid of if you suffer from cryophobia?



(buzzcodes and answers, please)

[palmer7]

1. What teenage star of 1944's Meet Me in St. Louis did director Vincente Minnelli later marry?
(buzzcode: 72)
*Michael buzzes in (70)*
Michael?
Michael: Judy Garland
Yes.



Kevin: $15
Clément: $50
Michael: $80

[9]




2. What's the capital of Arkansas?
(buzzcode: 100)
*Michael buzzes in (56)*
Michael?
Michael: Little Rock
Right!


Kevin: $15
Clément: $50
Michael: $90

[8]




3. What cartoon character attempts to destroy Earth with his "Illudium Q-36 Explosive Space Modulator"?
(buzzcode: 9)
*Kevin buzzes in (10)*
Kevin?
Kevin: Marvin the Martian
Yes.


Kevin: $25
Clément: $50
Michael: $90

[7]




4. How many colors are on the Rubik's Cube?
(buzzcode: 48 )
*Clément buzzes in (60)*
Clément?
Clément: Six
Correct.


Kevin: $25
Clément: $60
Michael: $90

[6]




5. How many sides does a cube have?
(buzzcode: 96)
*Clément buzzes in (60)*
Clément?
Clément: Six
Correct.


Kevin: $25
Clément: $70
Michael: $90

[5]



6. What color is malachite?
(buzzcode: 28 )
*Michael buzzes in (27)*
Michael?
Michael: green
Yep.


Kevin: $25
Clément: $70
Michael: $100

[4]



7. What mammal has the longest gestation period?
(buzzcode: 83)
*Clément buzzes in (77)*
Clément?
Clément: I believe it's the donkey.
(wrong)
Elephant.



Kevin: $25
Clément: $60
Michael: $100

[3]



8. What soap opera is set at the Forrester Creations fashion house?
(buzzcode: 38 )
*Michael buzzes in (26)*
Michael?
Michael: The Bold & The Beautiful
On another network.


Kevin: $25
Clément: $60
Michael: $110

[2]



9. In what game do you pass "Go" and collect $200?
(buzzcode: 6)
*Michael buzzes in (27)*
Michael?
Michael: Monopoly
Right!


Kevin: $25
Clément: $60
Michael: $120

[1]


10. What are you afraid of if you suffer from cryophobia?
(buzzcode: 59)
*Kevin buzzes in (44)*
Kevin?
Kevin: Cold things
You're right!



Kevin: $35
Clément: $60
Michael: $120

[0]



(time's up)


But it's not enough. Michael wins again!


[WIN CUE]
(cheers and applause)



["SECRET GARDEN"]


Well, Michael wins with a huge $120. We'll come back to him in a minute. But first, Clément, what can I say? You said donkey, and it was actually the elephant. You had the wrong party. Oh well. I'm sorry you didn't pick anything up today, but you do have the $60 in front of you plus some nice parting gifts and our thanks for playing.



Kevin, I'm sorry we didn't have anything for you, either. You do have the cash in front of you, the parting gifts, and our thanks for playing.


Is there anything either one of you would like to say before you leave?

[palmer7]

They are speechless. Oh well. Michael Clifford, let's go shopping!



(Let's Go Shopping cue plays as Michael joins me by the doors)
(cheers and applause as they open and we walk into the showroom)



Congratulations to you again, Michael. The Century Round is where you really shine. You won by $60. Your thoughts on the match, sir? 

[CCSCO]

No regret for me, as it wouldn't put me over Michael. Good game!

[Deleted]

I was almost caught by Clement in the Century Round, but I breathed a sigh of relief when he gave that wrong answer.

[palmer7]

I think a lot of your fans did. Now, you did so well that you could take one of two prizes home today. When we add the $120 to your $220, you now have $340. That's enough to buy this. 




[PIPELINE]






Charlie T.: (VO) Make the smallest details of your appearance stand out with these 18kt Gold cufflinks, each with a diamond golf ball. The details are finished by hand for that exquisite inclusion in your wardrobe. Furnished by Pianki. Normally priced at...


$15,915


They're yours for only...


$260



(cheers and applause)



Greg: And those are lovely cufflinks. However..... say yes, and you might take this home.



(Swimsuit-clad Kelly and Shannon board this boat and prepare for fun)






Charlie T.: (VO) Take to the open water in this action-packed boat! It's the Yamaha SX192! The top pick for families who want big power and the best feature-to-value ratio in the industry. The supercharged 1.8 liter Super High Output Yamaha Marine engine is fuel-efficient and easy to maintain. The spacious interior features all-new upholstery upgrades and convenient storage compartments. Key features include a two-tiered swim platform, Bimini™ top and trailer at no extra cost. Furnished by Yamaha! And this exciting boat is normally priced at....


$32,299


But today on $ale of the Century, it's yours for only....


$335


(cheers and applause)




So, you could take that home instead. However, as you know, we change the merchandise every five shows. So, if you decided to come back on Monday, the next thing up the line is a cruise around the world worth over $84,000 for just $445.




We'll also be saying goodbye to the pair of Audis and saying hello to an Aston Martin V8 Vantage Convertible worth $156,289. That's on sale for $530, and you wouldn't be too far away from that.


Of course, get to $750, and you would win all the prizes on stage, plus this!


(cash jackpot fanfare as the sign lowers)

Charlie T.: (VO) A cash jackpot of....


$870,000


(audience cheers)


Greg: And you're coming very close to that. So, the option is yours. You can either take the cufflinks and leave, you can take the boat, and leave, or you can come back on Monday and win with $105 or more for that cruise around the world. Would you like some time to think about it?

[palmer7]

Of course he's going to think about it. We'll get his decision in two-and-two.

(drumroll)
(shots of Michael, the cufflinks, the boat, and Michael again, in that order)


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(fade in)
(drumroll)


Michael Clifford, you so far have $340 in your bank. You can either take the cufflinks and leave, take the boat and leave, or come back on Monday, with a cruise around the world being just $105 and a win away. What's your decision?

[Deleted]

I said it before on the last show & I'll say it again:  That cash jackpot is calling my name.  I'm coming back!

[palmer7]

He's coming back! (audience cheers as we shake on it) We'll add another $5,000 to the cash jackpot. That makes it $875,000. I have a feeling we're going to have a big week next week. (Charlie S. runs in)



Charlie S.: So, how'd I do?



Greg: Don't quit your day job, Charlie. Make sure to watch this guy on Anger Management in syndication. Check your local listings. Thanks for coming on, Charlie. Thank you folks for watching. Until then, keep smiling, live long, and prosper. Bye! (I give the Vulcan salute, everyone waves)







[CLOSING THEME, CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]

















Charlie T.: (VO) Some departing contestants and members of our studio audience will receive....


A supply of Lipton Fruit Tea. The refreshment of tea with the taste of fruit. Decaffinated and sugar-free, try Lemon Cooler, Raspberry, or Lemon-Lime.


The Help-Mate II electric cleaner, a powerful little vacuum that's organized and ready to use when you need it. Help-Mate II from Hoover.


Catalina swimwear. Versatile, sporty, functional swimwear designed for a lot more than just swimming. From Catalina.


The Travelsavers hotel directory. Worldwide discounts from the nation's leading chain of independent travel agencies. Call 1-800-726-SAVE.


Sarné today! Get into fashion with handbags by Sarné. Sarné is sold by nice people in nice stores.


The left-handed and right-handed Radius toothbrush cleans teeth and gums with its 5500 ultra-soft bristles. Radius looks different because it makes a difference.


And Conair's deluxe rechargeable mustache and beard trimmer, with 5-position comb attachment. A great gift for dads and grads.


Plus, all of our contestants and some members of our studio audience will receive a copy of our home game from Hasbro, a diamond stick pen from Germani Jewelers, and $25 in Facebook credits for which they might spend on the new $ale of the Century Facebook game, with thousands of questions and hours of exciting game play. From Ludia, a FremantleMedia company.






























HAMMACHER SCHLEMMER



HARLEY-DAVIDSON



COASTER HOME FURNISHINGS



SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS



DELTA VACATIONS




BEVERLY WILSHIRE HOTEL




PIANKI



YAMAHA


















UNILEVER N.V.




HOOVER



CATALINA SPORTSWEAR



TRAVELSAVERS



SARNÉ



RADIUS CORPORATION



CONAIR



HASBRO



LUDIA GAMES/FREMANTLE MEDIA




GERMANI JEWELLERS

























SOURCE INFORMATION FOR SOME QUESTIONS FURNISHED BY:
































Greg Palmer's Wardrobe Furnished by:
J.C. PENNEY


















Charlie Sheen's Wardrobe Furnished by:
THE MEN'S STORE AT SEARS












Some Models' Wardrobe Furnished by:
KEITH MATHESON
BLAZER
ZIMMERMANN
PERRY ELLIS INTERNATIONAL





Shoes by:
AQUILA
FRANCO BURRONE









$ALE OF THE CENTURY
GREG PALMER













Charlie T.: (VO) All prices are Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Value and are correct at the time of recording. $ale of the Century stars Greg Palmer. This program has been edited for broadcast. This is Charlie Tuna speaking.







Executive Producers
JENNIFER MULLIN
ANDREW BROOKE
KAREN GREENE





Produced by
NICHOLAS J. BRANDT
KAREN BENTLEY





Co-Producer
STEVE MARSHALL





Associate Producers
ISAAC MAYO
SEAN PERRY




Creative Consultants
GLENN RIDGE
TONY BARBER
JIM PERRY



Directed by
CRAIG COSTER



Art Directors
BENTE CHRISTENSON
MOLLY JOSEPH
JOHN IVO GILLES
RUDY JOOSTEN
MAL NICOLS



Writers
PATTIE ANGEROSA
DEBBIE HALPERN
LOIS CLARK
BILL BARR







Production Staff
ROBIN HABIF
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

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
MARC & RAY 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
CHARLIE TUNA
















Taped at
SUNSET BRONSON STUDIOS
Hollywood, CA

















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Executive in Charge of Production
MICHAEL WHYTE