Host: Meredith Vieira
HOT SEAT: Tom Walter (Knoxville, IL)
Three things to know about Tom: He’s an assistant principal at a Junior High School, He’s twice been voted Jr. High Basketball Coach of the Year, AND has completed two holes in one. One catch in that third story, no one there claimed to have seen it happen. Both times Tom and friends were playing in the December sky. What we can believe is him saying he’s been waiting three years to be in the hot seat. “Be careful what you wish for”, he’s now saying.
$100
In a common nursery rhyme, what “nimble” character is told to jump over a candlestick?
| A: Jack | B: Bill |
| C: Tom | D: Michael Flatley |
Tom, be smart, A’s his pick…Tom makes it over the first candlestick!
$200
Which of these planets is known for its prominent system of rings?
| A: Venus | B: Saturn |
| C: Pluto | D: Mars |
Don’t need to use his ring right now. Tom selects B…IT’S RIGHT AGAIN!
$300
The site of a famous gold rush, Yukon Territory is a large region of this country?
| A: Canada | B: Brazil |
| C: Australia | D: Russia |
He’s driven through it, Final Answer is A…OH YES CANADA!
$500
According to the title of a song by the Police, “Every Little Thing She Does Is” what?
| A: Groovy | B: Sunshine |
| C: Lovely | D: Magic |
Tom’s not feeling any of this right now. Hope the class here can help the principal.
- A: 16%
- B: 3%
- C: 8%
- D: 73%
“If it isn’t magic, it should be.” Tom locks in D…NO TRICKS!
$1,000
The World of Coca-Cola museum is located in what U.S. city?
| A: Cincinnati | B: Houston |
| C: Atlanta | D: Baltimore |
Tom makes C his final answer…to pop open an icy cold grand!
$2,000
In a man’s professional boxing match, how long is each round of fighting?
| A: Two minutes | B: Three minutes |
| C: Four minutes | D: Five minutes |
It’s not golf, but Tom knows this. He says B…KO!
$4,000
On “The Muppet Show,” what is the name of Kermit the Frog’s nephew?
| A: Telly | B: Robin |
| C: Scooter | D: Floyd |
“You’re killing me here” He watches it all the time, but the name’s not popping up.
Down to A and B
Tom was thinking Scooter. After some thought, he locks in B…
In his own words, Tom must’ve left his brain in the green room.
$8,000
The 1979 Vietnam War motto “Apocalypse Now” is based on a novella by what author?
| A: Joseph Conrad | B: Ernest Hemingway |
| C: William Faulkner | D: Thomas Hardy |
Not only does Tom know the author, he knows the book: “Heart of Darkness” written by A…Mere didn’t even have to look…HE’S GOT IT AGAIN!
$16,000
In 1995, what U.S. state changed its nickname from the “Land of Opportunity” to “The Natural State”?
| A: Oklahoma | B: Iowa |
| C: Arkansas | D: Nebraska |
He’s pretty sure…(a pause)…it’s C…it’s a bumpy road…but he’s passed another hurdle.
Mere is just now imaging if she was called into Mr. Walter’s office. Tom is the tough guy but mushy underneath, confirmed by his wife Kay. Kay also can’t believe Tom figured out Kermit’s nephew.
$32,000
In a standard deck of playing cards, the king of what suit is shown in profile?
| A: Hearts | B: Spades |
| C: Clubs | D: Diamonds |
“Mushmouth” is silent right now. Our PA is ready!
Message for “Silver Camaro” Judy (that’s her internet handle)
She needs a sec…(pause)…her guess is D but not too positive.
Tom gambled on the Muppets, but will his do some real gambling now. $16K is six-month pay, though.
The principal drops out. Right answer: D (Oops!)
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