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?
| A: Throw stones | B: Raise eyebrows |
| C: Build walls | D: Watch Cinemax |
That would be A, right…RIGHT!
$200
What classic nursery rhyme character is described as a “merry old soul”?
| A: Little Jack Horner | B: Georgie Porgie |
| C: Old King Cole | D: Humpty Dumpty |
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”?
| A: The Cookie Man | B: The Candy Man |
| C: The Ice Cream Man | D: The Pudding Man |
He’s going with B…YESSIR!
$500
A person suffering from astigmatism would most likely wear which of the following?
| A: Eyeglasses | B: Hearing aid |
| C: Neck brace | D: Retainer |
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?
| A: Quintessential | B: Queries |
| C: Quality | D: Quarterly |
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?
| A: Saber | B: Stylus |
| C: Awl | D: Nib |
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?
| A: Aardvark | B: Platypus |
| C: Sloth | D: Muskrat |
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?
| A: Wal-Mart | B: Woolworth |
| C: JC Penney | D: Kmart |
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?
| A: United States Navy | B: Reebok |
| C: U.S. Postal Service | D: Microsoft |
“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.
| A: Colombia | B: Peru |
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?
| A: Emory University | B: Vanderbilt University |
| C: Rice University | D: Duke University |
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!
| A: Tiberius | B: Claudius |
| C: Titus | D: Nero |
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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