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Post by jmdarrall on Jun 24, 2015 20:00:22 GMT -5
Right! You're at $2,000 and are now within one question of the lead. What do you want to do now?
- Try SOUTHWEST for $600
- Try SOUTHEAST for $800
- End the subject and the round
(Audience yells suggestions)
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2015 20:10:50 GMT -5
Southeast
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Post by jmdarrall on Jun 25, 2015 7:36:44 GMT -5
For $800...
In 1986, this man became the second sitting Congressman and the first member of the House of Representatives to travel on a Space Shuttle mission. In 2001, he became a Senator, and has sponsored science education programs since then. Serving alongside Marco Rubio, name this Democratic Senator from the state of Florida.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2015 17:45:41 GMT -5
If I got this wrong, I'd never forgive myself. It's Bill Nelson.
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Post by jmdarrall on Jun 26, 2015 8:12:41 GMT -5
I knew you'd get that one! You have $2,800 and the lead. Do you want to try the SOUTHWEST question?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2015 12:34:08 GMT -5
I need to build up my lead, let's go for the whole shebang, Jon!
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Post by jmdarrall on Jun 26, 2015 14:15:46 GMT -5
Going for the sweep here. For $600...
The 2008 Presidential election was historically significant for many reasons, but few Americans know that it was the first time a sitting Senator defeated another sitting Senator. The Senator who was defeated is the senior Senator from the state of Arizona. Name him.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2015 15:27:44 GMT -5
Would that be John McCain?
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Post by jmdarrall on Jun 26, 2015 19:57:53 GMT -5
Of course it would! (Applause as end of round cue plays, leading into the theme) You're leading with $3,400. Bill is in second with $2,500. Clement is trailing with $400, but he will start Round Two, when we double the dollars and double the fun. Join us for more of "The Challengers"!
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Post by jmdarrall on Jun 27, 2015 13:30:57 GMT -5
(Theme continues)
Don Morrow: We're back with more of "The Challengers" and Jonathan Darrall!
Me: Thanks, Don! As we go into Round Two, the dollar values for all questions double, and it is possible for Clement to gain the lead with one well-placed triple. Speaking of Clement, he's trailing, so he gets first choice of these six subjects. Gentlemen, for your consideration...(Subject reveal cue plays)
BEST NEW ARTIST GRAMMYS
MEDICAL HISTORY
SUPERSONIC FLIGHT
SIGNS OF THE TIMES
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERS
SHALL WE DANCE?
Anything you like, Clement?
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Post by CCSCO on Jun 27, 2015 13:52:13 GMT -5
Supersonic flight.
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Post by jmdarrall on Jun 28, 2015 11:04:12 GMT -5
(CLANGA-CLANGA-CLANGA!) Choose from one of these categories (BONG-BONG-BONG!).
FIRST FLYERS for $600
CONCORDE CONNECTIONS for $800
SOVIET SUCCESSES for $1,000
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Post by jmdarrall on Jun 29, 2015 9:50:58 GMT -5
Here's what we've chosen...
JOHN ($3,400): CONCORDE CONNECTIONS for $800
CLEMENT ($400): FIRST FLYERS for $600
BILL ($2,500): FIRST FLYERS for $600
John, standby. Bill and Clement, step up to the $600 challenge.
On October 14, 1947, a Bell X-1 rocket-powered aircraft became the first airplane to break the sound barrier. Who was the pilot of that historic flight?
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Post by jmdarrall on Jun 29, 2015 15:53:41 GMT -5
(Clement doesn't go for it...Bill does...BUZZ!)
Bill?
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Post by billmcdee on Jun 29, 2015 17:55:54 GMT -5
Chuck Yeager I believe was the pilot Jon.
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Post by jmdarrall on Jun 30, 2015 9:23:19 GMT -5
He sure was! Up to $3,100. John, this is yours only on CONCORDE CONNECTIONS.
In May of 1976, after months of protest, the Concorde finally made its first scheduled flight to the United States. In what Eastern city did that flight land?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2015 10:44:58 GMT -5
Dulles?
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Post by jmdarrall on Jun 30, 2015 13:38:03 GMT -5
Me: Oh, dear...judge?
Judge Gary Johnson: Hmmm...I'm checking that now. I'm assuming your card says Washington, D.C., right?
Me: Sure does.
Judge Gary: Dulles International Airport is indeed the airport in question and it does serve the D.C. metro area. However, it is actually located more than 20 miles away in Virginia...and the town is called Dulles. I say give it to him!
Me: Well I'll be! John, you got the credit and $800! (Applause) John with $4,200, Bill with $3,100, Clement with $400. John, please choose the next subject.
BEST NEW ARTIST GRAMMYS
MEDICAL HISTORY
SIGNS OF THE TIMES
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERS
SHALL WE DANCE?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2015 18:11:31 GMT -5
Let's go with NY Times Bestsellers.
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Post by jmdarrall on Jun 30, 2015 19:59:01 GMT -5
(CLANGA-CLANGA-CLANGA!) This subject deals with the latest edition of the New York Times Bestseller list, which was last updated on June 20. Choose a genre (BONG-BONG-BONG!).
HARDCOVER NONFICTION for $600
CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOKS for $800
E-BOOK NONFICTION for $1,000
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Post by jmdarrall on Jul 1, 2015 20:42:19 GMT -5
Here are the choices.
JOHN ($4,200): E-BOOK NONFICTION for $1,000
CLEMENT ($400): CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOKS for $800
BILL ($3,100): CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOKS for $800
Two children's and an e-book. Clement and Bill, step up to the $800 challenge.
The current leader on the NY Times Bestseller list in the Children's Picture Book category is "Your Baby's First Word Will Be Dada." Part of the reason why this book is so popular is that its author is this highly-rated and highly-talented late night talk show host. Name him.
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Post by jmdarrall on Jul 2, 2015 13:48:12 GMT -5
(BUZZ! [2] Bill 1, Clement 97)
Bill?
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Post by billmcdee on Jul 4, 2015 8:02:25 GMT -5
Total guess here, Conan O' Brien?
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Post by jmdarrall on Jul 4, 2015 11:25:29 GMT -5
Good guess, but not the one I have. Clement, would you like to try it? You don't have to if you don't want to, and there's no penalty for passing.
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Post by CCSCO on Jul 4, 2015 12:30:50 GMT -5
Here goes nothing: Craig Ferguson?
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Post by jmdarrall on Jul 4, 2015 22:41:17 GMT -5
Not right (Audience awwws). The answer was JIMMY FALLON. Both of you lost $800 each that time. Let's go to John for his question.
The best-selling e-book in the non-fiction category is "Modern Romance," written by this Arab-American comedian known for his role on NBC's "Parks and Recreation." Name this comedian.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2015 23:30:32 GMT -5
Aziz Ansari.
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Post by jmdarrall on Jul 6, 2015 15:31:48 GMT -5
Right! John is at $5,200, Bill goes down to $2,300, and Clement is at -$400. Gotta get out of the hole, Clement. John, choose the next subject.
BEST NEW ARTIST GRAMMYS
MEDICAL HISTORY
SIGNS OF THE TIMES
SHALL WE DANCE?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2015 0:17:28 GMT -5
Let's go with Medical History.
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Post by jmdarrall on Jul 7, 2015 18:51:30 GMT -5
(CLANGA-CLANGA-CLANGA!) Choose your century this time. (BONG-BONG-BONG!)
THE 18TH CENTURY for $600
THE 19TH CENTURY for $800
THE 20TH CENTURY for $1,000
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