Three on a Match (NBC; Episode 6)

[dougmorrisontheair]

(ding) (scattered cheers)

Another phone.

Kourtney, you *may* spend $20 on something in the left column, try to find that third phone now, potentially save $10 for later, and then we go to free boxes -- *or* you may put all the remaining $30 on the green or blue, and then the freebies.

[pathfinder20]

Let’s spend it all on $30 on the blue.

[dougmorrisontheair]

(ding)

Okay, obviously not for the win. But the man in the tux closes the column and opens up an extra possibility as we go to the freebies.

[dougmorrisontheair]

(Bump for Kourtney)

[pathfinder20]

$20 on the green.

[dougmorrisontheair]

(buzz) (scattered groans)

The dreaded "no match". To clarify, Kourtney came into this with less than $200. That's not a stopper.

So you're still allowed to use that remaining free box.

[pathfinder20]

Let’s try 20 on the blue.

[dougmorrisontheair]

(buzz) (louder groans)

And a car. Argh. What a revolting development.

Well, this is almost going to feel like starting over. We'll do that -- after this break.


(audience applause; theme plays) (fade to black)

[dougmorrisontheair]

(theme plays)

Steve: Our contestants will receive some of the following...

Diet Shasta. If you're tired of the same old diet cola, say, "I wanna pop! Diet Shasta!"

And three boxes of FFV Stoned Wheat Wafers. Crispy crunchy cracker squares. One taste and you'll agree. When you count on good, count on FFV.

Steve: We'll be back with more of Three on a Match after this word of interest. Closed captioning provided by...

[dougmorrisontheair]

(audience applause; theme plays)

Welcome back to Three on a Match. Well, it's *almost* like starting over.

Kourtney went to the grid with $130 and two freebies, spent all the money and the freebies and didn't win.

John hangs on to the $10 from the earlier showdown. Let's get ready for a new showdown. We need a new category.

(ding)

They're Such a Pair. And Kourtney, you get the pick.

[pathfinder20]

Let’s try the Mixed Quiz.

[dougmorrisontheair]

The Mixed Quiz has...

(ding) (scattered cheers)

...$100 and three freebies. Let's see if the winner of this showdown goes to the grid. First the riddlegrams. Remembers, these can lead to titles, phrases, anything.

1. "That Autumn Man"

2. The pistol's male offspring

​3. "Caucasian Males Cannot Leap"

4. Stealing from Mr. Marshall while settling a debt with Mr. Lynde

5. That tertiary attempt is successful.

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Kourtney and John, for each riddlegram, please respond with a buzz code from 1-100 and your answer.

[dougmorrisontheair]

1. "That Autumn Man"

27 pathfinder20
45 johnnyb
56 random.org

(John rings in)

Doug: John?

John: "The Fall Guy"

Doug: That's it.


pathfinder20
johnnyb


Doug: If Bill Cullen were here, I could see him taking this riddlegram home to Ann. This was a clever riddlegram, fellas. Next one.

2. The pistol's male offspring

34 pathfinder20
07 johnnyb
67 random.org

(Kourtney rings in)

Doug: Kourtney?

Kourtney: Son of a Gun

Doug: That's right.


pathfinder20
johnnyb


Doug: Tie at 1. Next one.

​3. "Caucasian Males Cannot Leap"

45 pathfinder20 (diff: 23)
89 johnnyb (diff: 21)
68 random.org

(John rings in)

Doug: John

John: Son of a Gun

Doug: That's right.


pathfinder20
johnnyb


Doug: John needs one more. Next one.

4. Stealing from Mr. Marshall while settling a debt with Mr. Lynde

65 pathfinder20
26 johnnyb
76 random.org

(Kourtney rings in)

Doug: Kourtney.

Kourtney: Robbing Peter to Pay Paul.

Doug: Referencing two prominent stars of the original version of "The Hollywood Squares". Another clever riddlegram. And another tie.


pathfinder20
johnnyb


Doug: Next point wins.

5. That tertiary attempt is successful.

***John passed***

(Kourtney rings in)

Doug: Kourtney for the win.

Kourtney: The Third Time’s the Charm

Doug: And for you, that's the third point and another showdown win.

(audience cheers)

Doug: $100 for you -- and, Kourtney, a further $30 coming off of the points.

Doug: John also scoring $10 a point. But, Kourtney, you just went to the grid with $130 and two freebies.

Doug: How do you feel about $130 and *three* free boxes?

Doug: To the grid or another showdown, Kourtney?

[pathfinder20]

Let’s go to the board.

[dougmorrisontheair]

(audience cheers)

Going for the win.

(ding)

Okay, Kourtney, you know the drill.

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Kourtney, I'd recommend buying at least two boxes to start. When buying any box, please go traditional by selecting "(amount) on the (color)".

[pathfinder20]

Let’s go 20 on the blue and 30 on the yellow.

[dougmorrisontheair]

Kourtney: Let’s go 20 on the blue

(ding)

Doug: Once again, the roaring twenties.

Kourtney: 30 on the yellow.

(ding) (scattered groans)

Doug: Okay -- telephone takes you out of the running for $50,000 -- but $80 to go with three freebies.

[pathfinder20]

Let’s try 40 on the blue.

[dougmorrisontheair]

Gent in a tux with $40 to go.

[pathfinder20]

$20 on the red.

[dougmorrisontheair]

(scattered groans)

Found a lady. Well -- got one of everything. You're bound to pair something up as you spend your last $20 on the -- what color?

[pathfinder20]

$20 on the green.

[dougmorrisontheair]

(buzz) (scattered groans)

As I was saying, you're bound to pair something up. The $20 column is now closed. Let's go to the free boxes.

[pathfinder20]

$30 on the Red.

[dougmorrisontheair]

(ding)

Another lady. Find the third lady in the $40 column and you win.

[pathfinder20]

$40 on the green.

[dougmorrisontheair]

(ding) (mixed reactions from the crowd)

Another car.  Welp -- want to find a car in the middle column or a lady in the right column?  Fifty-fifty shot either way with one freebie left.

[pathfinder20]

$40 on the green.

[dougmorrisontheair]

(ding; audience applause)

That's a winner!

Kourtney, congratulations. Another $500 that you'll take to Three in a Row.

But first, a fond farewell to a big winner. John, you've been with us since this venture began. You're not leaving us a millionaire. But you are leaving us a big winner -- with $172,010.

(audience cheers)

Anything you'd like to say before you pass the baton officially to Kourtney?

[johnnyb]

I had an amazing tome here as champ. Doug, you are a great host and the crew here on "Three On A Match" has been first class.

Kourtney, congratulations!!