THE BIG SHOWDOWN: Episode Sixty

[johnnyb]

I need two contestants to go against KEVIN in another ultra groovy edition of THE BIG SHOWDOWN.

This is kind of a milestone for this will be our sixtieth episode here on NGC.

MATT and IMMANUEL are not eligible since they played on the last episode.

[billmcdee]

I'd be honored to participate on this milestone episode.  Wow 60!!!  That will be me in just 4 more years.

[johnnyb]

Bill, the pleasure will be mine.

I need one more.

[Bryan]

Let’s do it!

[johnnyb]

Let's do this, everyone.





OK....here we go!!!!





You got a 5!!





Oh, you almost had it!!





You got a 10!!





SHOWDOWN!!!!





(THEME MUSIC)



Ladies and gentlemen, these three contestants you see before you will compete in a game of knowledge, speed and stragedy. One of them will have a chance to roll the golden dice for a possible $25,000 in cash. Here on








And here's your host: JOHN BERGMAN.





(APPLAUSE)



Thanks and welcome again to THE BIG SHOWDOWN. One of our players will have a chance at $25,000. We are glad to have you here and we hope we you will have a fun time watching us.

This is a very special episode we are doing and that is because this is our SIXTIETH show here on the NGC network and I want to take the opportunity to thank the network heads on letting us be here for your enjoyment.

On our last show, our champion won himself a second game and got $10,000 on his first roll after his two rolls for $25,000. And, as always, he wants to win more. Let's meet him right now.......KEVIN.



(APPLAUSE)




KEVIN, welcome back to THE BIG SHOWDOWN once again...How are you tonight? 

[koopakid17]

I feel terrific!

[johnnyb]

I don't blame you for feeling that way, KEVIN.

You have a two-day grand total in cash and that nice trip to Phoenix of....$27,375.

(APPLAUSE)

Any plans for the money?

[koopakid17]

Gonna take a trip. Not sure where just yet.

[johnnyb]

Well, you are going to Arizona so who knows where you can go but we all wish you the best as your play your third game.

However, there are two here who wants to take over your crown and one of them is BILL.

(APPLAUSE)

BILL, welcome to THE BIG SHOWDOWN, tells us about yourself.

[billmcdee]

Hi John,

I am 56 years of age, and have resided near historic Washington Crossing Pennsylvania since July 1997.  

I have been married for almost 32 years and we have one son who is 23 who lives with us.

I have been very happily and gainfully employed for almost the past 4 years with a company that manufactures and sells equipment for first responders.  My primary duty is entering orders we receive via e-mail and fax, but also do other clerical work and other duties as well.

In my spare time I enjoy watching classic game shows and sit coms, and have a rather large collection of DVDs for both.

[johnnyb]

That's wonderful, BILL. I applaud you working for a company that helps first responders. That must be a very rewarding job.

We're glad to have you here, BILL and now let's meet our third contestant, his name is BRYAN.

(APPLAUD)

BRYAN, welcome as well to THE BIG SHOWDOWN, tell us about yourself.

[Bryan]

Well in case I hadn't mentioned before, I am now a housekeeper at my local hospital leaving Dollar Stress General after six years. I watched Georgia repeat as national champions, seeing the SEC win four in a row! Next year I want to see your Volunteers in the title hunt! Go SEC!

[johnnyb]

I couldn't agree with you more, although I think that the Vols have had a really terrific season.

Glad to hear that you have a new job, BRYAN, and I wish you the best with that.

When we come back after these messages, we will begin our game of THE BIG SHOWDOWN.

Stay tuned.

[johnnyb]

Welcome back to THE BIG SHOWDOWN.

Let's see what our first payoff point is....

(ELECTRONIC NOISES AND NUMBERS FLASHING)




9....and our first payoff point cash bonus is......

(ELECTRONIC NOISES AND NUMBERS FLASHING)




$225. Now, a one-point toss-up question for control of the category board.


TOSS-UP QUESTION:

What was the name of the magical world that author C.S. Lewis created in his book "The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe"?



THE BUZZ-IN NUMBER IS: 31

Here are the results:

BRYAN first
BILL second
KEVIN third

(BZZT)

BRYAN, your answer?

[Bryan]

Pass

[johnnyb]

I'm sorry, BRYAN

(BZZZT)

BILL, your answer?

[billmcdee]

Narnia

[johnnyb]

That is CORRECT!!




BILL, you have control of the board and here are our first six categories. We have.....




PEOPLE, THE 20TH CENTURY, LAKES AND RIVERS, SPORTS TERMS, WEATHER and TV SITCOMS.

What's your pick, BILL?

[billmcdee]

Sports Teams for 4 please John.

[johnnyb]

SPORTS TERMS:

Golf, Football or Horse Racing: In what sport would you hear the term "match play"?




THE BUZZ-IN NUMBER IS: 100

Here are the results:

BILL first
KEVIN second
BRYAN third

(BZZT)

BILL, your answer?

[billmcdee]

Golf

[johnnyb]

That is CORRECT!!!!




BILL, you have control of the board and since you are now four away from the payoff point that means.......




Only the first four categories are in play. Where to?

[billmcdee]

I'll take the time that we were born in (well some of us LOL) the 20th century for 2 please.

[johnnyb]

THE 20TH CENTURY:

What Communist country was finally admitted to the United Nations in 1971?




THE BUZZ-IN NUMBER IS: 31

Here are the results:

KEVIN first
BRYAN second
BILL third

(BZZT)

KEVIN, your answer?

[koopakid17]

China.

[johnnyb]

That is CORRECT!!!




KEVIN, you have control of the board and all six categories are in play.




Where to?

[koopakid17]

Weather for five.

[johnnyb]

And that means that BILL is blocked from this question for it would put him over the payoff point.




So this is for KEVIN and BRYAN only.



WEATHER:

What is the name of the upper atmosphere that protects the earth from ultraviolet rays?


THE BUZZ-IN NUMBER IS: 15

Here are the results:

KEVIN first
BRYAN second

(BZZT)

KEVIN, your answer?

[koopakid17]

The ionosphere.

[johnnyb]

No, I'm sorry, KEVIN, that's wrong.

(BZZT)

BRYAN, your answer?