Transcript 11/21/2007 - Mark Cunningham (carryover)
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 9:14 am
Mark Cunningham
Philadelphia, PA
Some people clip coupons, some people forage through the food aisles for free samples never buying a thing, but Mark takes this to a whole new level. He's a "frequent flyer junkie." If there's a good fare from Philadelphia to LA he'll take the flight two or three times in two or three days just to build up his miles. Meredith asks if he has a job. Mark replies that it's worth taking a few vacation days. He's been to Bali and to Egypt on his miles.
Mark claims to be a doctor when he's calling restaurants to get reservations. He gets good tables. He worries that someone might need medical attention while he's at the restaurant.
Mark has all of his lifelines.
$16K - Due to the distinct way their consonants are pronounced, the Khoisan languages of Africa are also known as what?
A - hum languages
B - snap languages
C - hiss languages
D - click languages
Mark is glad he has those lifelines. He wants to ask the audience.
ATA results:
A - 13%
B - 3%
C - 8%
D - 76%
Mark has great confidence in the audience (audience roars).
$25K - Because it can cause damage to the intestine, which of these foods is off-limits to a person who suffers from celiac disease?
A - poached egs
B - rice
C - wheat bread
D - steak tartare
Meredith says, "You're a doctor, this should be easy." Mark asks for the 50/50, leaving A and C. He then asks to call a friend, Micah. Mark reads the question and spells "celiac". Micah asks, "whole wheat". Mark says "wheat bread or poached eggs." This routine is repeated several times, then Micah says, "wheat bread is def..." Ironically, Micah is a real doctor. Meredith reminds Mark that Micah did try to give an answer, and Mark decides to go along with it.
Commercial break
Mark has a car with 160,000 miles on it and could use replacing. He'll continue to do the frequent flyer thing but stay in nicer hotels. Meredith says if he plays his cards right next time he calls a restaurant he can ask for a table for "Mark the millionaire."
$50K - What actress renamed herself at the age of fourteen after a minor character from "The Great Gatsby"?
A - Meryl Streep
B - Sigourney Weaver
C - Annette Bening
D - Charlize Theron
Mark needs to switch the question. Meredith says she thinks it's Sigourney; after the answer is revealed and the audience applauds, Meredith comments, "And I don't get a dime."
$50K (STQ) - Dinosaurs first appeared on Earth approximately how many years ago?
A - 5 million
B - 25 million
C - 125 million
D - 230 million
Meredith reminds Mark that it's a free guess. He goes with B and leaves with $25K.
ANSWERS:
$16K - D (click language)
$25K - C (wheat bread)
$50K - B (Sigourney Weaver)
$50K (STQ) - D (230 million)
Philadelphia, PA
Some people clip coupons, some people forage through the food aisles for free samples never buying a thing, but Mark takes this to a whole new level. He's a "frequent flyer junkie." If there's a good fare from Philadelphia to LA he'll take the flight two or three times in two or three days just to build up his miles. Meredith asks if he has a job. Mark replies that it's worth taking a few vacation days. He's been to Bali and to Egypt on his miles.
Mark claims to be a doctor when he's calling restaurants to get reservations. He gets good tables. He worries that someone might need medical attention while he's at the restaurant.
Mark has all of his lifelines.
$16K - Due to the distinct way their consonants are pronounced, the Khoisan languages of Africa are also known as what?
A - hum languages
B - snap languages
C - hiss languages
D - click languages
Mark is glad he has those lifelines. He wants to ask the audience.
ATA results:
A - 13%
B - 3%
C - 8%
D - 76%
Mark has great confidence in the audience (audience roars).
$25K - Because it can cause damage to the intestine, which of these foods is off-limits to a person who suffers from celiac disease?
A - poached egs
B - rice
C - wheat bread
D - steak tartare
Meredith says, "You're a doctor, this should be easy." Mark asks for the 50/50, leaving A and C. He then asks to call a friend, Micah. Mark reads the question and spells "celiac". Micah asks, "whole wheat". Mark says "wheat bread or poached eggs." This routine is repeated several times, then Micah says, "wheat bread is def..." Ironically, Micah is a real doctor. Meredith reminds Mark that Micah did try to give an answer, and Mark decides to go along with it.
Commercial break
Mark has a car with 160,000 miles on it and could use replacing. He'll continue to do the frequent flyer thing but stay in nicer hotels. Meredith says if he plays his cards right next time he calls a restaurant he can ask for a table for "Mark the millionaire."
$50K - What actress renamed herself at the age of fourteen after a minor character from "The Great Gatsby"?
A - Meryl Streep
B - Sigourney Weaver
C - Annette Bening
D - Charlize Theron
Mark needs to switch the question. Meredith says she thinks it's Sigourney; after the answer is revealed and the audience applauds, Meredith comments, "And I don't get a dime."
$50K (STQ) - Dinosaurs first appeared on Earth approximately how many years ago?
A - 5 million
B - 25 million
C - 125 million
D - 230 million
Meredith reminds Mark that it's a free guess. He goes with B and leaves with $25K.
ANSWERS:
$16K - D (click language)
$25K - C (wheat bread)
$50K - B (Sigourney Weaver)
$50K (STQ) - D (230 million)