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WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE?(syndicated)-May 8-9, 2003

Host: Meredith Vieira

HOT Seat: Armand Kachigian (Los Angeles, CA)

Our new player is coming out in a bit of a shock. “Did something happen while I was backstage? I was in the bathroom.” Find out here!

$100

The word “civilian” usually refers to a person who is not a member of which of these groups?

A: The pressB: The military
C: The clergyD: The Village People

Armand picks B…SALUTE!

$200

In the show tune “My Favorite Things,” the first favorite things mentioned are “raindrops on” what?

A: RosesB: Eyelashes
C: KittensD: Ponies

His favorite thing right now is A…YEP!

$300

In 1985, Jolt Cola was introduced with the slogan “All the sugar, twice the” what?

A: CaloriesB: Price
C: CaffeineD: Nutrit, nutrit, Nutrition
Mere slaps herself to get it right

Armand doesn’t need a jolt. He’s had it and it felt like twice the C…CHEERS!

$500

A famous Robert Frost poem ends with the line “And miles to go before I” what?

A: DieB: Sleep
C: EatD: Begin

He knows it, even though he’s not a poet. It’s B…YIPPEE!

$1,000

The state of Georgia was named after the king of what country?

A: SpainB: France
C: NorwayD: England

Not sure which King George it might be, but Armand is sure enough it’s D…$1,000 SECURED!

Our L.A. podiatrist is becoming a star. Armand’s cilentele is less the rich and the famous and more the elderly. The closest star is Dennis Farina’s Aunt in Chicago.

$2,000

The Indy 500 auto race is traditionally held over what holiday weekend?

A: Memorial DayB: Presidents’ Day
C: Labor DayD: July 4th

“I’ve been there…no that was the Kentucky Derby” Armand still thinks he knows it. Final answer is A…ANOTHER LAP COMPLETED!

$4,000

In the 1982 movie, E.T. modifies what toy to help him phone home?

A: Atari 2600B: Speak & Spell
C: SimonD: Mr. Microphone

Definitely has NOT seen E.T. and it’s biting him just as he was afraid of. D sounds right, but not right enough.

  • A: 2%
  • B: 57%
  • C: 33%
  • D: 8%

“I asked” and he’ll lock in B…“THEY TOLD YOU”

DAY TWO

Meredith compares most contestants to “deer in headlights”. Armand acts like a seasoned veteran. His training comes from an L.A. boot camp for game show contestants. Lessons include perfecting that dorky smile and pretending to love Meredith.

You probably don’t know much about showbiz.

$8,000

What teen singer, often called an “anti-Britney,” is known for her hits “Sk8er Boi” and “Complicated”?

A: Vanessa CarltonB: Ashanti
C: Michelle BranchD: Avril Lavigne

An easy call to make

Jeff, the music expert.
Positive about his guess, leaving 16 seconds to fill. Armand stalls with “How’s the weather?”

Once that’s done, he chooses D…TRUST THE EXPERT

$16,000

Which of these islands is not part of the island group known as the Greater Antilles?

A: BermudaB: Jamaica
C: CubaD: Puerto Rico

Good thing Armand didn’t just study smiling. He’s sure it’s A…INDEED!

$32,000

The last major battle of the War of 1812 took place in what year?

A: 1812B: 1813
C: 1814D: 1815

A favorite movie of his is “The Pirate”, WHOOPS! He meant “The Buccaneer” It was about the Battle of New Orleans after the war. Armand chooses A…NO!

Actually, he goes with D…
“Just wait one sec until I say now…”
NOW…HE GOT IT!

Someone else knew it and had to control himself.

$64,000

What planet in our solar system has the hottest surface temperatures, reaching up to 900 degrees F?

A: MercuryB: Venus
C: MarsD: Jupiter

This is something I know, so I must miss it.

Because of the Greenhouse Effect, he’ll choose B…SUPER STAR!

Seriously, stop doubting yourself Armand. After all, he has been on other game shows. Total winnings before today:

$125,000

With over 3 billion passengers a year, what city’s subway system is the world’s busiest?

A: MoscowB: Seoul
C: Mexico CityD: Tokyo

Armand has a plan: If he has no idea and he had the 50:50 he’d go for it. First things first.

Left with A and C
“I Have to take the chance” Being a true gambler, Armand figures the odds are with him. Winnings in Vegas:

Final answer: A…”I’m so sorry…that you lost so much in Vegas.” BUT YOU’RE WINNING HERE!

Teasing from the hosts wasn’t in the class, either. Although Armand was sure, his other strategy “Don’t go with what you think it is”

$250,000

What 1955 film was the first winner of the Cannes Film Festival’s prestigious Palme d’Or Award?

A: GigiB: East of Eden
C: MartyD: Roman Holiday

Strategy: “If I didn’t know with this kind of money, I was gonna quit” But now he’s doing the teasing.

Armand says C…No teasing…HE’S RIGHT!

$500,000

In the 1800s, jokers were introduced to decks of cards to enable people to play a version of what game?

A: EuchreB: Poker
C: CribbageD: Rummy

No joking now. Strategy: “Regardless of what you know, you can figure out these questions.” B was played in the Old West and they didn’t use jokers. Two more are ruled out. Armand feels like this is a gimme. At $500K?!?! He’s so close to the Million he can taste it. Losing $218,000 would be an awful aftertaste. Armand A.K.A. “Joe Vegas” is making the bet…after another 15 seconds….He guesses A.

VIVA LAS VEGAS!

History is in the making, we’re on the verge of BACK-TO-BACK MILLIONAIRES! All that studying and hearing “What are you going to lose next” is about to end. Before today, Armand had dinner with previous Millionaire Nancy Christy. Her one advice “If you don’t know it, don’t guess”. Joe Vegas said he wouldn’t gamble after $250K, but he sounds ready to go all the way. If he’s wrong, it’s a $468,000 drop.

$1 MILLION

The song “God Bless America” was originally written for what 1918 musical?

A: Oh, Lady! Lady!B: Yip, Yip, Yaphank
C: Blossom TimeD: Watch Your Step

Can’t even 50:50 himself. The gambler always says: Know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em. HE’S FOLDING!!

Had he guessed, Armand wouldn’t gone with D. Correct answer: B

At last, Armand has earned his reward. “Don’t be a quitter” (Well, except at the very end, maybe)

(The rest of this episode is replaying Nancy Christy’s last two questions.)

Who Wants to be a Millionaire? is owned by Embassy Row, a division of Sony Pictures Television.

$25,000 Pyramid-Around 1975

Host: Bill Cullen
Announcer: Bob Clayton

Lucie Arnaz (Here’s Lucy) and Bill Frolick (Philadelphia, PA, salesman)

Clifton Davis (That’s My Mama) and Susan Yucatel (Anchorage, AK, housewife)

ROUND 1

  • LOVE STORY
  • EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY
  • BONE DRY
  • HAIR TODAY AND GONE TOMORROW
  • ACHTUNG!
  • FLY ME TO THE MOON

There’s a Big 7 up there this round. Sweep that category for an extra $1,000.

Lucie gives: ACHTUNG! (Things that are German)

  • SAUERKRAUT (lost four seconds not realizing “Sauerkrauten” was accepted)
  • A STEIN
  • MARLENE DIETRICH
  • “GESUNDHEIT”
  • A DACHSHUND
  • A BARON
  • STRUDEL (finished in 28 seconds)

Clifton gives: LOVE STORY (Things associated with tennis)

  • A NET
  • SNEAKERS
  • A “SERVE”
  • BOBBY RIGGS “male chauvinist pig”
  • “DOUBLES”
  • FOREST HILLS
  • A “FAULT” (24 seconds)

Bill has to apologize to Riggs, hoping Clifton was kidding. Doubt it! BTW, Susan says they use a black ball in Alaska.

Bill gives: BONE DRY BIG 7 (Things that are dry)

  • A MARTINI
  • THE SAHARA
  • A MUMMY
  • A SCALP
  • A RAISIN
  • A CRUST (11)

Should’ve mentioned Vegas Hotel.

Susan gives: HAIR TODAY, GONE TOMORROW (Things that have long hair)

  • A GORILLA
  • GOLDILOCKS
  • “LASSIE”
  • MOSES
  • CHER
  • BEETHOVEN
  • “RAPUNZEL” (25 sec.) 14

Lucie gives: FLY ME TO THE MOON (things that fly)

  • A HELICOPTER
  • A ROBIN
  • A “MAGIC CARPET” (passed after nearly 20 sec.)
  • A KITE
  • “AIR MAIL” (15)

Lucie was pointing to the carpet underneath here shouting “What is this?”. Even after, Bill couldn’t figure out what kind of carpet she was talking about. You know what her Mom would say?

Clifton gives: EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY (Things associated with Thanksgiving)

  • A TURKEY
  • “THE MAYFLOWER” (done in 6 sec.)

$10,000 WINNER’S CIRCLE: Clifton gives

  • Train, Track, Ticket Taker: Things at a Railroad Station $100 (Parts of a Railroad)
  • Panties, Bra: Underwear $200 (Ladies’ Underwear [Lingerie])
  • “I’m sick of cleaning out these chimneys, that shot fits my foot.”: “What Cinderella Might Say” $300
  • The part of speech, the accent mark: Things in a Dictionary $500
  • The Sting, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid: Robert Redford, Paul Newman Movies $700
  • Booze, Milk, Mayonnaise, Ships, Water, Perrier, Scotch: Things your Pour, Things that are Clear (Things in a Bottle)

ROUND 2-Partners don’t switch

  • RINGS AND THINGS
  • NOBODY’S PERFECT
  • THE HEAT IS ON
  • SO WHAT’S THE STORY?
  • BARN STORMING
  • I AM WOMAN

Lucie gives: RINGS AND THINGS (things associated with a ring)

  • AN ALARM
  • A TUB
  • A CIRCUS
  • AN ENGAGEMENT
  • A COLLAR
  • SATURN
  • “RING-AROUND-THE-ROSIE” (in 27 sec.)

Clifton gives: THE HEAT IS ON (things that heat other things)

  • THE SUN (even though he called it red)
  • A CHEF
  • A FIREPLACE
  • A HOT-WATER BOTTLE
  • A BARBECUE
  • A RADIATOR (got it after the buzzer)

Banging on the pipes wouldn’t helped here

Bill gives: NOBODY’S PERFECT (things that happen to a loser)

  • ALIMONY
  • “TAILS”
  • A BLOW-OUT (“The Air Blows Out”)
  • “GUILTY”
  • THE BOOBY PRIZE (“Prize)
  • “YOU’RE FIRED”
  • A SUBPOENA 11

Susan gives: I AM WOMAN (terms applied to a woman such as “Gossip”)

  • A WIDOW
  • A FLIRT
  • A SENORITA
  • A VIRGIN
  • A “PRINCESS”
  • A NAG (just in time) TIE GAME

Lucie gives: SO, WHAT’S THE STORY? (famous stories)

  • “THE GODFATHER”
  • “HAWAII”
  • “TOM SAWYER”
  • “EXODUS”
  • “GONE WITH THE WIND” (at the buzzer) 15

Clifton gives: BARN STORMING (things in a barn)

  • A ROOSTER
  • A SADDLE
  • “OINK”
  • OLD MACDONALD
  • A LOFT
  • A BUGGY THE WINNERS!

$25,000 WINNER’S CIRCLE-Clifton gives

  • Dial: Parts of a Telephone
  • Montrachet, Bachelet: Wines
  • “I think it’s a tube lady”: “What a TV Repairman Says”
  • Paramount, 20th Century Fox: Movie Studios $200
  • Nytol: Things that Make You Sleep $200 (Put You to Sleep)
  • Roads, Mountains, Miles, Cities, Distances, Places, Things You Measure, Thing You Walk, Things You Climb Lists of Cities, Scale of Miles, Measures, THINGS ON A MAP

The $25,000, etc. Pyramid is owned by Sony Television.