Host: Meredith Vieira
HOT SEAT: Kevin Smith (Los Angeles, CA)
More on Kevin himself later, but this episode is running late.
$100
Which of these projectiles is normally shot from a slingshot?
| A: Stone | B: Arrow |
| C: Cannonball | D: Mom’s meatloaf |
Quickly says A…BULLSEYE!
$200
From 1994 to 2001, Rudy Giuliani served as the 107th mayor of what city?
| A: Washington, D.C. | B: Chicago |
| C: Boston | D: New York City |
“Well, I knew some of these question were gonna be tough, so I better go now”
No, he’ll guess D…RIGHT AGAIN!
$300
Which of these utensils is commonly used to stir-fry food?
| A: Wok | B: Crockpot |
| C: Colander | D: Rotisserie |
A it is…RIGHT ON!
$500
Which of these animal names is also a term often used to refer to a spy?
| A: Bull | B: Mole |
| C: Flea | D: Tiger |
Kevin says B…AND IS CLEARED!
$1,000
The olive branch is an ancient symbol of what?
| A: Knowledge | B: Peace |
| C: Wealth | D: Strength |
Final answer is B…MILESTONE COMPLETE
DAY TWO
Talk about being prepared. Kevin has been preparing for this moment for 46 YEARS! Being on a game show is his destiny. He’s still been cramming up until his call, filling three and 1/2 of his four bag limit with reference books. (Clothes for the rest) Can Kevin handle any question? Well, he says he’ll give it his best shot.
$2,000
A Zamboni is a machine used to do what?
| A: Reset bowling pins | B: Shoot tennis balls |
| C: Trim golf greens | D: Resurface ice rinks |
Another quick final answer: D…GOAL!
$4,000
The 1995 movie “The Usual Suspects” takes its title from a famous line in what movie?
| A: Casablanca | B: The Godfather |
| C: Cool Hand Luke | D: North by Northwest |
After trying some impressions of Brando and Cary Grant, Kevin goes to his bogey and guesses A…HUMPHREY, YOU ARE RIGHT!
$8,000
In the game of chess, which of these pieces is never able to move diagonally?
| A: Pawn | B: King |
| C: Queen | D: Rook |
Guess Kevin forgot his Chess for Dummies:
B and D remain.
So Kevin will move his rook…CHECKMATE!
$16,000
On the TV series “Everybody Loves Raymond”, Raymond and his wife have a total of how many children?
| A: 1 | B: 2 |
| C: 3 | D: 4 |
He’s only watched the show a couple times. Does the audience have more binge hours on him?
- A: 0%
- B: 13%
- C: 82%
- D: 5%
I guess they do! C it is…YOU CAN’T THANK THEM ENOUGH!
We know the boob tube around here.
Meredith’s words
$32,000
What rock group is named after a gym teacher who taught at the original band members’ high school?
| A: The Byrds | B: Lynyrd Skynyrd |
| C: Jefferson Airplane | D: Pink Floyd |
Kevin still has a phone call, but one answer is standing out. His final answer is B…HE GUESSED RIGHT!
That means I can buy a BIG box of socks.
The only thing on Kevin’s shopping list since the $1,000.
$64,000 (for pants)
The flu vaccine is not recommended for people who are very allergic to what food?
| A: Peanuts | B: Eggs |
| C: Milk | D: Honey |
Quickly says B…The Studying is paying off!
Meredith: Are you OK?
Kevin: Ask me in about three to four questions?
$125,000
Anti-Communist leader Joseph McCarthy served as a U.S. Senator for what state?
| A: Illinois | B: Kentucky |
| C: Wisconsin | D: Ohio |
Kevin already nodded when it came up: C is his final answer…THREE TO GO!
This retired truck driver is on a roll. BTW, Kevin’s been studying for 45 years. Now, is there more than socks on his agenda if the million is won? Kevin has two “holy grails”, 1) finding the right woman, still a work in progress and 2) give back to Mom and Dad who did everything for the kids.
$250,000
Published in 1936, the first issue of Life magazine had a Margaret Bourke-White photo of a what on its cover?
| A: Dam | B: Flower garden |
| C: Volcano | D: Lighthouse |
Dad was an amateur photographer and a major subscriber to Life. Kevin does pause before giving his final answer….A…YES!!!
This is now Kevin’s second out of body experience, the first was reading Mr. Natural. Meredith has to stop him before he ruins everything right there.
$500,000
“And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free” is inscribed in the lobby of what agency’s headquarters?
| A: FBI | B: CIA |
| C: Department of Education | D: Library of Congress |
No quick response, has he finally ran out of knowledge?
Family Friend Dr. Jerry Erico
His first response “Kevin Who?”
Oh Kevin, why’d you do this to me
Dr. Jerry guessed $64K
After reading twice, Dr. Jerry only has 4 seconds to guess “Library of Congress 80%” It makes sense, but Kevin was thinking CIA. Maybe “Department of Ed” “Not Mister Ed”. Dr. Jerry’s a smart guy. After an explanation from Meredith, he speeds up again. Final Answer: B…“I’m so glad you trusted your gut”.
Having to go against a smart chiropractor like Dr. Jerry, who knows a lot as well. This is the first time in daytime Millionaire we’ve come this far. Meredith is crossing everything and her hands are freezing. Also, she’s promising to pay for the socks, big knee highs! as requested
HERE WE GO…
$1 MILLION
The U.S. icon “Uncle Sam” was based on Samuel Wilson, who worked during the War of 1812 as a what?
| A: Meat inspector | B: Mail deliverer |
| C: Historian | D: Weapons mechanic |
“Just a moment, but I’m pretty sure” I could tell because of the nodding. His Mom was be proud, even though Kevin thinks he could’ve been a better kid.
At another episode, he was reading the same question as the contestant. What he saw as “Nectarine” the other guy said “Tangerine”. After a repeat, the moment comes…
FINAL ANSWER A
KEVIN SMITH
MILLIONAIRE
And his first words after victory: Be sure to let my mom know
Well, she was waiting to be a Phone a Friend. June gets a call with her retired truck driver for 20 years and “Idiot Son”. Kevin thanks her, his late Dad and her sister. And to quote Malcom Forbes “I Chose the Right Parents”.
And this is why Meredith took over for Regis!
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