2002

WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE?(syn.)-My 14th Recap from Season 1

gamespeopleplayed December 3, 2024 No Comments

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

“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?

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”?

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?

“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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WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE?(syndicated)-My 9th Recap

gamespeopleplayed July 25, 2024 No Comments

Host: Meredith Vieira

HOT SEAT: Tom Tracy (Omaha, NE)

Tom is an attorney for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, previously a tax attorney.

$100

In the nursery rhyme “Baa, Baa, Black Sheep”, the sheep is asked if he has any what?

That would be B, Tom says…YES SIR! YES SIR!

$200

“Fireplug” is another word for which of the following?

He’s not wasting time. A is his guess…HE’S ON FIRE!

$300

A person who is told “use your gray matter” is being instructed to do what?

Something he says he’ll have to do a few more times today. Final answer is C…SO FAR, SO GOOD!

$500

What popular TV series features a group of students known as the “Sweathogs”?

It was a favorite of his, Tom goes with D…YEP!

$1,000

According to its slogan, the New York Times provides “All the News That’s Fit to” what?

Quickly locks in A…AND IT’S GOOD!

$2,000

In 1981, what candy brand introduced a blueberry flavor in honor of Ronald Reagan’s inauguration?

Tom knows Reagan loved his jelly beans. Final answer is B…CORRECT!

$4,000

“Isn’t it rich, are we a pair?” is the opening line of what popular show tune?

Since he’s married, he says there is no right answer, to the question. But he’s 99% percent sure it’s A…Don’t bother, they’re here. HE’S RIGHT AGAIN!

$8,000

If it is 4 p.m. in Boston, Massachusetts, what time is it in Anchorage, Alaska?

He has an idea but first,

• A: 6%
• B: 17%
• C: 21%
• D: 56%

Tom had counted the time zones and figured it was Noon. It’s his final answer…AND WE’RE ALL RIGHT!

$16,000

Revolutionary Leon Trotsky was banished from the USSR in 1929 for opposing what sitting leader?

No waste of time, Tom guesses C…“YES AGAIN!”

Tom and his wife, Marion, hope to adopt, but it’s always a long road. In a magazine, he found out about an open house. It didn’t take anytime once they found a boy named Jack. That was three years ago, and last August, they added Karen to the family. Any big money from here could mean a third baby. As Tom says, “I work. I don’t have to be with them all day”

$32,000

What 1970s rocker and his wife penned the 2002 cookbook, “Kill It & Grill It”?

Ted Nugent’s a hunter, so it’s jumping out. Despite his regrets, he’ll make B his final answer.
Does he regret it? Marion wouldn’t regret it, this experience is a blessing.
Well then, HALLEJULAH!

$64,000

capsicum is an active ingredient in which of the following?

Tom doesn’t wanna regret jumping too quickly.

Leaves A and B (salt and Pepper)
And he goes with B…IT’S GOOD AGAIN!

Tom says he’s a cocky guy, but he’s worried about the Phone a Friends. They’re a little Stupid. WATCH IT!

$125,000

What is the architectural term for the part of a church where the congregation usually sits?

Tom’s had a lot of Catholic invocation experience. If he’s wrong, he’ll know where to go for confession. “no Guts, No Glory” Final Answer A…He’s sound like a good-enough Catholic AND HE’S A GREAT PLAYER!

HORN! “OH COME ON, NOT NOW!”

Relax Meredith, I can just fast forward.

DAY TWO

Better hope those Phone a Friend have studied up in the last 24 hours. Hope that and his cockiness are benefits today.

$250,000

Calling Luke, who doesn’t think he’s as smart as Tom.
Unfortunately, Luke is just as lost as Tom is. Guess he’s not getting a share.
Tom’s first thought was a because but he saw it before. At the same time, he’s also leaning toward C. Cockiness alone isn’t going to be enough here. Tom is walking away.
Answer…D

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WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE?(syndicated)-2002-03

gamespeopleplayed July 17, 2024 No Comments

Host: Meredith Vieira

HOT SEAT: Ron Russell (Richland, WA)

Ron doesn’t have any characters like the last contestant did, at least not on Family TV.

$100

According to a popular saying, “People who live in glass houses shouldn’t” do what?

That would be A, right…RIGHT!

$200

What classic nursery rhyme character is described as a “merry old soul”?

Ron believes it’s C…AND A MERRY OLD SOUL IS HE!

$300

According to a classic children’s song, “Who can take the sunlight” and “sprinkle it with dew”?

He’s going with B…YESSIR!

$500

A person suffering from astigmatism would most likely wear which of the following?

Ron can see his final answer: A…and Meredith can “see a man who just won $500”

$1,000

The title of a popular men’s magazine, “GQ” is short for “Gentleman’s” what?

He’s got this too! It’s D…PIECE OF CAKE!

$2,000

The pen-shaped instrument used with electronic organizers is called a what?

We found his weakness, not being very tech savvy. Luckily there are a lot of people behind him that could help.

• A: 4%
• B: 76%
• C: 7%
• D: 13%

That’s what Ron was thinking. B is the final answer…ALL GOOD!

$4,000

Which of these animals is also known as an anteater?

Not that the audience is done, he doesn’t have to worry about what he says…well, not entirely. Ron believes Aardvark means “Earth Pig” and he knows a few sloths from work. He’s not one here, locking in A…GOT IT!

$8,000

In the 1988 movie “Rain Man”, Raymond insists on buying his underwear from what retailer?

Ron quickly picking D, but a bit of a pause to confirm…DEFINITELY, DEFINITELY KMART

Tom Cruise in the movie said Kmart sucks. Will Ron starts going? No, sticking to Wal-Mart or what GQ says.

$16,000

Since 1998, Lance Armstrong has ridden in the Tour de France with a team sponsored by which of the following?

“I Like the Question” Ron’s a big fan of Lance, an American Hero.

Anyway, Ron picks A…AND DELIVERING A RIGHT ANSWER!

The video didn’t have the next segment. I can tell you that he got the $32,000 without using another lifeline. Good thing, because he needed both for the next question.

$64,000

The Amazon river originates in what country?

Ron’s friend said it’s Peru, but that’s not good enough.

He’ll locks in B and…

Did Ron think Meredith was being cold? Time to warm him up…IT’S PERU!

$125,000

A $40 million endowment created in 1924 prompted Trinity College to change its name to what?

He quickly pivots toward D. “I Shouldn’t say I know it” Ron does figure the “Duke” isn’t John Wayne. $125K is four years salary and probably a sweet monster truck. He’d said he wouldn’t guess after 64K, is this more than a “guess”.

It is! D is the final answer.

“Stop doubting yourself”

$250,000

Who was emperor of Rome when Jesus Christ was crucified?

Already he’s saying “NO WAY!” At least see the choices Ron!

He was thinking Pontius Pilate. Titus is popping out, but it’s only a guess this time. TIME TO GO! The Answer…A.

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WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE? (Recorded: October 28, 2002)

gamespeopleplayed May 19, 2024 No Comments

Host: Meredith Vieira

Right after a Kathy walked away with $8,000 even though she knew the answer.

HOT SEAT: Kevin Lipton (Ft. Lauderdale, FL)

This is a homecoming for Kevin who spent his childhood in “The Greatest City in the World”. First in Brooklyn, then Queens, before the Great Southern borough of South Florida.

$100

According to the lyrics of a classic Tom Jones song, “It’s not unusual to be loved by” whom?

Kevin heard more than a few women liked Larry, but he believe Tom sang A…RIGHT!

$200

A person cornrows her hair by doing what to it?

Final answer this time is B…GOT IT!

$300

The cartoon trio Alvin, Simon, and Theodore are better known by what name?

“I think David Seville would say D”…no he’d say ALLLLLLLLLLVINNNNNN!! But D is correct.

$500

According to a popular saying, what object is “mightier than the sword?”

A it is…FOUR DOWN!

$1,000

Bob Dole served for almost 28 years as a U.S. senator from what state?

Final Answer is C…Meredith apologizes because you’ll have to wait for the next question. GRAND GUARANTEED

We meet Kevin’s proud parents, Stanley and Renee, in the support seats

$2,000

What adjective is used to describe a material that can be broken down by microorganisms?

Good question for a nurse like Kevin. Biotic is out, Biohazard means toxic, and biodiverse refers to the diversity of the biosphere. Has to be B for Biodegradable…His chances aren’t crumbling

$4,000

In 2002, what TV journalist had a well-publicized eyelift before launching her latest news show?

Having no idea, Kevin hopes the audience is “New York Intelligent”.

• A: 7%
• B: 3%
• C: 29%
• D: 61%

“I trust you guys” Final Answer is D…AND IT’S GOOD NEWS!

$8,000

Martin Luther King Jr. was born in what U.S. city?

King Center is in Atlanta, King died in Memphis. “You guys make some great questions.”

Drew

Unfortunately, Drew is completely silent. At the very end he says a meek C.

Right now, Kevin’s just glad to qualify, so he’ll go for it. C it is…Thanks for not breaking Meredith’s heart. RIGHT AGAIN!

$16,000

The Avedis Zildjian Company is the world’s leading maker of what?

This time, he can thank concerts. He can see the drums with the name on the shiny things. D is the final answer…AND DADDY’S SMILING!

All Meredith can say is Kevin’s a nice guy who’s not finishing last.

$32,000

In 2002, what comic strip introduced the character Chip Gizmo, a computer specialist?

They’re all favorites of his. The one he remembers that had a naming contest for a new character for a new century. His final answer is D…don’t need to know how he knew. HE JUST DID!

$64,000

In the classic silent movie “Battleship Potemkin,” what is shown rolling down the Odessa Steps?

Even though Kevin’s sure it’ll be B and D.

A and B

He can’t see an umbrella rolling down Odessa. After a little hesitation, he locks in B. Meredith has the check for $32K in her head…but not for long. KEVIN’S RIGHT AGAIN!

“You dog, you” Our hostess is tearing up.

$125,000

Thought to be Earth’s oldest living tree, the 4,700-year old Methuselah is what kind of tree?

Kevin would say B, if he actually wanted to go for it. Meredith almost tries to take a chance. He does think about it, but ultimately walks away. “Chalk it up to a wonderful time”. The right answer…A

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WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE?(daytime)-Date Unknown

gamespeopleplayed January 7, 2024 No Comments

Host: Meredith Vieira

HOT SEAT: Peter Bonner (Annapolis, ME)

Peter has a goal to write the “Eggplant Lover’s Guide to the Universe”. When people read, they’ll know where to find the best eggplant. Here’s a couple of fun facts, eggplants have nicotine and are related to the poisonous Belladonna plant.

Can’t guarantee there’ll be any eggplants in this game. But, there are 15 questions between Peter and $1 Million.

And he has three lifelines to help him out:

• Eliminates two of the wrong answers from the four choices
• Call up anyone from the U.S. for help
• Poll the studio audience for their guess

$100

Break dancing is most often performed to what type of music?

Final answer is A. He’ll do it if it’s right…AND IT IS!

$200

What additional flavoring gives the soft drink Pepsi Twist is “twist”?

Peter goes with D…RIGHT AGAIN!

$300

Hospital “candy stripers” were named for their uniforms, which featured what color stripes?

Like a candy cane, he goes with A…RIGHT!

$500

Sherpas are a people known for their ability to lead treks through what mountains?

He figures that sherpas are from Nepal which must be in B…RIGHT!

$1,000

The Kentucky Derby is also known as the “Run for the” what?

Peter is betting on C…AND HE’S RIGHT! That $1,000 is guaranteed even if he misses a question. Once you get it wrong, GAME OVER!

More about Peter, in case the eggplants put you to sleep. He is an international trade advisor (good research) and his wife Elba is in the audience. She’s an eggplant nut, too!!

$2,000

In the Wham! song “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go”, what dance is mentioned repeatedly?

Peter has no idea; he turns to the audience for help.

• A: 7%
• B: 10%
• C: 67%
• D: 16%

Sounds good enough for him. C: FINAL ANSWER…THANK YOU, AUDIENCE!

$4,000

What TV comedian’s signature sign-off was “Good night, Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are”?

He can see it in his head. A…INDUBITABLY

$8,000

Edmond Dantés is a fictional character better known by what name?

Peter crossed his arms like he knows it. Final Answer is B…RIGHT! Looking good, as long as Wham! doesn’t jitterbug up again.

$16,000

The Fujita Scale measures the amount of damage caused by what natural disaster?

Measuring F1-5, Peter believes it’s A…RIGHT! “Eggplant must be a brain food”. If it works again, Peter will have $32,000 locked up.

$32,000

In a famous movie scene, Mae West says, “Why don’t you come up sometime and see me?” to what actor?

He’s ready for a phone call.

Leszek (friend from Arizona, would like to meet Meredith, easy she’s taken)

Peter has 30 seconds to read the question and for Leszek to answer. Leszek is positive it’s Cary Grant.

Just to be sure:

A or C
And an immediate lock-in for C…
“Why don’t you come up and see me sometime, Leszek?” HE GOT IT RIGHT!

There’s already a check for 32 Grand all ready. As for what he’ll do with the million, he’ll get a convertible and go play baseball for a week.

$64,000

“To serve, not to be served” is the motto of what organization?

Peter doesn’t know, but it’s a free gift here. It sounds like an analogy for “Serving the Lord”, so his final answer is C…A

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