Host: Meredith Vieira
HOT SEAT: Tim Hsieh (Los Angeles, CA)
A new one for me, recapping an endocrinologist. Must be busy, but Tim still watches up to 5 hours of TV a day. It’s thanks to one of those “newfangled video disc devices”. We’ll see if it helps.
$100
A naked person is commonly said to be “wearing his” what?
| A: Birthday suit | B: Holiday outfit |
| C: Rainy day coat | D: Cape of backhair |
Shield the kids’ eyes!
Tim chooses A, without a demonstration…YEP!
$200
The United Kingdom’s flag is called the “Union” what?
| A: Mike | B: Bill |
| C: Jack | D: Rob |
This Proud Colonist says C…JOLLY GOOD!
$300
On the TV series “Knight Rider”, KITT is a talking what?
| A: Motorcycle | B: Sports car |
| C: Jet plane | D: Speedboat |
Guess “Knight Rider” is on his DVR, Mike locks in B…LAP COMPLETE!
$500
Known for his unconventional hair, Don King is a famous promoter for what sport?
| A: Tennis | B: Football |
| C: Wrestling | D: Boxing |
Tim’s final answer here is D…KO!
$1,000
What singer made her feature film debut as Foxxy Cleopatra in “Austin Powers in Goldmember”?
| A: Christina Aguilera | B: Beyoncé Knowles |
| C: Lil’ Kim | D: Gwen Stefani |
He’s shagging towards B…“YEAH, BABY!” (Save the impressions for Rich Little, Mere.)
Tim about reaching the grand: “Can’t do any better”. Hey, have you forgotten the name of this show? Meredith notices that Dr. Tim looks young for 37. Two weeks back, a solicitor came to the door and asked “Are your parents home?” (They were.)
$2,000
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is located in what Texas city?
| A: Austin | B: San Antonio |
| C: Houston | D: Dallas |
Tim’s luck to have a cousin having a wedding this year. Final answer is C…(It was a good wedding night)…AND A GOOD ANSWER!
$4,000
The theme song to TV’s “The Young and the Restless” is named in honor of what athlete?
| A: Dorothy Hamill | B: Nadia Comaneci |
| C: Olga Korbut | D: Peggy Fleming |
He believes the theme was used by her in the Olympics. Tim goes with B…IT’S A 10!
$8,000
In 1989, who did Time magazine name “Man of the Decade”?
| A: Mikhail Gorbachev | B: Pope John Paul III |
| C: Deng Xiaoping | D: Ronald Reagan |
The doctor must call for assistance
- A: 35%
- B: 30%
- C: 6%
- D: 29%
Gorbachev wasn’t Tim’s hunch, Reagan was. He figures Ron was in power for a longer time in the decade. We need a house call!
Leszek (could it be from Jeopardy!?)
He’s not acting like a “Master Mind” here…until the last 10 seconds. Then, he’s SURE.
Final answer A…RIGHT!
Is Tim’s success despite or because of the TV? YOU MAKE THE CALL!
$16,000
“Dakota” is a Sioux word meaning which of the following?
| A: Hope | B: Abundance |
| C: Land | D: Friend |
Leszek can’t be Superman for this one.
B and D remain.
Anything would be a guess for Tim, but it’s worth the $7,000 risk. Final answer is D…The Gamblin’ Man…IS A WINNER!
The horns come just in time for Meredith to rest her heart.
DAY TWO
For Tim, now he can relate to the folks in his waiting room. Don’t worry, TV comes AFTER work. Speaking of work…
$32,000
By definition, a formicary is a dwelling for what animals?
| A: Ants | B: Bats |
| C: Moles | D: Rats |
“I think I know what this is.” No, it’s not a conspiracy. Tim figures how formic acid is made. There made be a root from Latin or Greek playing in this. Moles and rats don’t seem to fit. Tim makes his final answer A…“HOW DOES $32,000 SOUND?”
$64,000
The 1971 jingle “I’d Like to Buy the World a Coke” was recorded by what pop group?
| A: Blues Image | B: Looking Glass |
| C: The New Seekers | D: Vanity Fare |
One answer is jumping out to Tim he believes were recording something else at the time. Final answer is C…”I Hope Yes”…“YES, YES, YES!”
Meredith’s not a meanie…at least this time.
$125,000
Traditional Punch and Judy puppet shows commonly feature a dog named what?
| A: Rolly | B: Toby |
| C: Basil | D: Scamp |
Right, Tim, no more free guesses. Nothing is standing out to the doc. He’s checking out! (Right answer: B)
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