Lucky Numbers (ABC; Episode 29)

[dougmorrisontheair]

We're finally starting a new game of Lucky Numbers. And what a time to resume.

Shederick Weatherspoon Jr. returns with four wins and $340,913 in cash and merchandise. If the champ wins this game, Shederick plays the all-cash main event for more than $1,000,000.

We're seeking Shederick's next opponent. Since a five-game winning streak is possible, we respectfully ask those who've lost to Shederick in said winning streak to sit on their hands during the qualifying round.
 

[dougmorrisontheair]

Shederick won games against, in chronological order, Nels Snesrud, Immanuel Tims, Matt Ringgenberg, and Kevin Kolsen. So, unless you're one of these runners-up, you're eligible to play.  

We'll bypass the qualifying question and simply ask -- who's in?

[pathfinder20]

I will play the champion.

[dougmorrisontheair]

WPVI - PHILADELPHIA

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(opening theme plays)

Bill Kennedy: It's time to play -- Lucky Numbers.

Ladies and gentlemen -- Doug Morris.

(audience cheers)

Thank you, Bill Kennedy and helloooooo, everybody. Welcome to a possible monumental edition of Lucky Numbers.

Our current champion is on a four-game winning streak -- and *could* go to the all-cash main event on today's show. But we have a challenger who'll have something to say about that.

Let's get right to it.  Please make welcome our challenger, Kourtney Wilson -- and our champion, with total winnings of $340,913. -- Shederick Weatherspoon Jr.

(audience cheers)

Shederick, since you're on the verge of an undefeated championship, we give you a chance to send shout-outs to friends and loved ones.

[djshadowwolf420]

I would like to say hi to my family, my lovely bunny girlfriend and my coworkers and soldiers all around the state of LOUISIANA!!!!

[dougmorrisontheair]

All right. Well, everyone in Louisiana is rooting for you. Again to clarify, Shederick, a win today means you retire undefeated and you play the all-cash main event for more than $1,000,000.

(audience cheers)

But here's Kourtney to try to stop your winning ways. Kourtney, you'd like to start your journey toward the million dollars. Please tell us about yourself.

[pathfinder20]

I am a shift leader from Valdosta, Ga. I am a collector of stationary and Cigar boxes. I am also a lover of music just about any type of music. I am a budding tri-linguist with English Spanish and Korean. I am also a big game show geek as well and hopefully it will help today.

[dougmorrisontheair]

Well the most likely language you have to deal with in this game is English.

Best of luck to you both in this crucial match-up. Kourtney, you're the challenger. You'll start us off with this puzzle.

Now we've got eleven lucky numbers up there. Now behind the numbers is the identity of a person, place, thing, or other common expression.

While the numbers are in no particular order, the letters that are behind the numbers are always in their correct spots.

The sooner you can solve, the more money you can win. Each puzzle's starting value in this first round is $1500. We take away $100 for each letter revealed.

Kourtney, since you're controlling the dice, you might as well roll 'em. So please roll those bones.


(audience cheers as...) (Kourtney rolls)

And the roll is a 7.

In this game, you may take the 7 -- or take more than one number so long as the selections add up to 7.

How do you play this roll of 7, Kourtney?

[pathfinder20]

1,2,4.

[dougmorrisontheair]

(ding)

And we get an N, I, and S.

Kourtney, by playing those numbers, two rolls are unlucky. If you roll a 2 or a 4, the roll cannot be played.

Anytime a player throws an unlucky roll, or makes any other mistake, control of the dice goes to the opposition and we automatically reveal the highest remaining number on the board for that opponent.

So, Kourtney, you may take a guess for $1200, roll again, or pass the dice to Shederick.

[pathfinder20]

I will roll again.

[dougmorrisontheair]

(audience cheers as...) (Kourtney rolls)

And the roll is an 8 this time.

How do you play the 8?

[pathfinder20]

The 8 please.

[dougmorrisontheair]

(ding)

And we find another N

Kourtney, rolls of 2 and 4 remain unlucky.

Guess for $1100, roll again, or pass the dice to Shederick?

[pathfinder20]

Let’s roll one more time.

[dougmorrisontheair]

The ol' one more time bit.

(audience cheers as...) (Kourtney rolls)

Kourtney rolls a 6.

And -- looks like -- yes -- the only way to play this roll is by taking the 6. So...

(ding)

...the 6 reveals an E.

Kourtney, the danger zone widens. Rolls of 6, 4 and 2 are unlucky.

You may guess for a grand, roll again, or pass the dice to Shederick.

[pathfinder20]

I will solve: NINE INNINGS

[dougmorrisontheair]

(ASB win cue plays; audience applause)

There ya go. Well solved.

$1000 for you, Kourtney -- (chimes; audience cheers) -- and a chance to win more. We just heard the signal for a follow-up question. This is worth $500.

Kourtney, since you solved the puzzle, you get first chance at the question. Answer it correctly and the five bills are yours. Miss it and Shederick has a chance to score the $500.

So, Kourtney, for $500...

In 2022, this Texas-based team gave Dusty Baker his first managerial victory in the World Series. Name this championship team.

[pathfinder20]

Total educated guess: the Houston Astros?

[dougmorrisontheair]

(audience cheers)

And as long as Dusty Baker's been in baseball, it was great to finally see him win the fall classic as a leader.

Kourtney with $1500. Shederick's coming up to bat right after this.

(commercial cue plays; audience applauds)

[dougmorrisontheair]

(HR87 theme plays)


A source for many of the puzzles and questions we use on Lucky Numbers is the 22-volume World Book Encyclopedia -- which includes the index volume and research guide. Our contestants always receive great welcoming gifts.

And, Bill, with this being a potentially big show, I understand you've got something really nice for today's players.

Bill: I sure do. It's a six-night stay at the Golden Strand Ocean Resort and Spa. Each of today's players and a guest will vacation in a luxury suite close to golden beaches amidst romantic and exotic foliage. The Golden Strand Ocean Resort and Spa.

Bill: We'll be back with more of Lucky Numbers -- after this message.

[dougmorrisontheair]

Shederick trails Kourtney $1500. But that's only because Kourtney avoided bad rolls and other mistakes.

So, Shederick, we move on to the next puzzle.

(chime sfx)

There it is. A couple of six-letter words comprise this puzzle that you'll start. Please roll 'em.


(audience cheers as...) (Shederick rolls)

(more cheers)

Wow -- boxcars! How do you play the 12?

[djshadowwolf420]

7 and 5

[dougmorrisontheair]

(ding)

Starting with an A and a B.

All rolls are playable, Shederick. So you may guess for $1300 or roll again.

[djshadowwolf420]

Roll em

[dougmorrisontheair]

(audience cheers as...) (Shederick rolls)

And -- many moon come -- niner.

[dougmorrisontheair]

(time passes)

(buzz)

No decision in time. So this means control goes to Kourtney. Kourtney, we reveal the letter behind the highest remaining number of 12.

(ding)

Which is an E. All rolls still work. So -- take a guess for $1200 or roll the dice, Kourtney?

[djshadowwolf420]

Shoot

[pathfinder20]

I will roll.

[dougmorrisontheair]

(audience cheers as...) (Kourtney rolls)

And it's a 7 this.