Millionaire Rules
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Millionaire Rules
I am involved in a piece of litigation involving a former contestant on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. For various reasons, the show's rules have become an issue in the case. I know this is probably a stretch, but has anyone kept a copy of the Show's rules from the very early days (preferably the February 2001 timeframe). Any assistance would be very much appreciated. Thanks!
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Re: Millionaire Rules
Sorry, I thought I had some copies of the early syndie BAM rules on my computer, but looks like they got lost in an upgrade or two.
Suitguy is not bitter.
feels he represents the many educated and rational onlookers who believe that the hysterical denouncement of lay scepticism is both unwarranted and counter-productive
The problem, then, is that such calls do not address an opposition audience so much as they signal virtue. They talk past those who need convincing. They ignore actual facts and counterargument. And they are irreparably smug.
feels he represents the many educated and rational onlookers who believe that the hysterical denouncement of lay scepticism is both unwarranted and counter-productive
The problem, then, is that such calls do not address an opposition audience so much as they signal virtue. They talk past those who need convincing. They ignore actual facts and counterargument. And they are irreparably smug.
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I'm intrigued. I don't think this involves Rick Rosner, since he was on in 2000. I wonder if it has anything to do with the special bonus jackpot that was in play in February 2001. I lost my first chance at it in January 2001 and it continued to grow during February and March, until Kevin Olmstead won it in April. It's possible that I might have saved some old rules, but finding them would take a lot of digging.
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Can't you get a copy by serving Valleycrest with a subpoena duces tecum? --Bobkbhirsch wrote:I am involved in a piece of litigation involving a former contestant on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. For various reasons, the show's rules have become an issue in the case. I know this is probably a stretch, but has anyone kept a copy of the Show's rules from the very early days (preferably the February 2001 timeframe). Any assistance would be very much appreciated. Thanks!
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Bob -- I'm sure I could get it through a subpoena to Valleycrest, but serving the subpoena properly in California would cost more than it's ultimately worth (as it really relates to a fairly tangential issue in the lawsuit). Also, we already have an issue in the case whereby the Judge has ordered that Valleycrest be added as a "necessary party" but Valleycrest has no interest in participating in the litigation. I don't really want to stir the Valleycrest pot any more.
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I tried the Wayback Machine, but the 2001 pages only yield an ABC oops message
http://replay.waybackmachine.org/200102 ... rules.html
The Wayback Machine's earliest rendition is from February 04 Super WWTBAM.
http://replay.waybackmachine.org/200402 ... rules.html
http://replay.waybackmachine.org/200102 ... rules.html
The Wayback Machine's earliest rendition is from February 04 Super WWTBAM.
http://replay.waybackmachine.org/200402 ... rules.html
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OK, the hard part is admit that yes - I do have a hard copy of exactly what you are looking for. All I can say is that I have my 'BAM' box up in my attic storage room. I really, really do have a life outside of BAM, I promise.
15 pages, and according to section 2G covers the sixth series - tape dates from February 1,2001 through may 31,2001.
Is that what you are looking for?
You can PM me a fax number and I can send it right off, or an address and I'll snail mail you a copy. If you know what area of info you need, I could just send those pages.
15 pages, and according to section 2G covers the sixth series - tape dates from February 1,2001 through may 31,2001.
Is that what you are looking for?
You can PM me a fax number and I can send it right off, or an address and I'll snail mail you a copy. If you know what area of info you need, I could just send those pages.
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Thanks Jaybee -- I will PM you the info.
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Also, as a really really good law student who's been on the show and is willing to work for minimal pay, you should absolutely hire me to help....Please...
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Clem -- Unfortunately I can't afford to pay you, but you're more than welcome to get some pro bono credit by helping out. I will say that in 12 years of practicing law, I've never been involved in a crazier case.
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I wouldn't get credit for it but where do you work out of? If it's in NYC area I might find some time...kbhirsch wrote:Clem -- Unfortunately I can't afford to pay you, but you're more than welcome to get some pro bono credit by helping out. I will say that in 12 years of practicing law, I've never been involved in a crazier case.
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I'm in Michigan. Anyways, the case is in good hands. Justice will prevail!
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Thanks Jaybee ... this should definitely come in handy. And thanks to everyone else who checked out the old archives for me!
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Well, folks-JB now has the perfect audition hook.jaybee wrote:OK, the hard part is admit that yes - I do have a hard copy of exactly what you are looking for. All I can say is that I have my 'BAM' box up in my attic storage room. I really, really do have a life outside of BAM, I promise.
15 pages, and according to section 2G covers the sixth series - tape dates from February 1,2001 through may 31,2001.
Is that what you are looking for?
You can PM me a fax number and I can send it right off, or an address and I'll snail mail you a copy. If you know what area of info you need, I could just send those pages.
If he doesn't use it-Marley sould.
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I don't think that would win him any points with TPTB at WWTBAM. On the other hand, it might get him booked on "Hoarders."Spock wrote:Well, folks-JB now has the perfect audition hook.jaybee wrote:OK, the hard part is admit that yes - I do have a hard copy of exactly what you are looking for. All I can say is that I have my 'BAM' box up in my attic storage room. I really, really do have a life outside of BAM, I promise.
15 pages, and according to section 2G covers the sixth series - tape dates from February 1,2001 through may 31,2001.
Is that what you are looking for?
You can PM me a fax number and I can send it right off, or an address and I'll snail mail you a copy. If you know what area of info you need, I could just send those pages.
If he doesn't use it-Marley sould.
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Hummmmm...On one hand, I CAN'T get on a show to win a million bucks but I CAN make it to one that would ridicule me in front of the entire nation.TheConfessor wrote:I don't think that would win him any points with TPTB at WWTBAM. On the other hand, it might get him booked on "Hoarders."Spock wrote:Well, folks-JB now has the perfect audition hook.jaybee wrote:OK, the hard part is admit that yes - I do have a hard copy of exactly what you are looking for. All I can say is that I have my 'BAM' box up in my attic storage room. I really, really do have a life outside of BAM, I promise.
15 pages, and according to section 2G covers the sixth series - tape dates from February 1,2001 through may 31,2001.
Is that what you are looking for?
You can PM me a fax number and I can send it right off, or an address and I'll snail mail you a copy. If you know what area of info you need, I could just send those pages.
If he doesn't use it-Marley sould.
I think I'll just go watch Flipper.
Jaybee
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I'm sure the rules sent from jaybee are correct and unaltered, but how will the judge in the case know that if no one from the production company vouches for them?
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Jaybee could sign a declaration to that effect, if necessary. Authentication problems of this nature are the sort of nuts-and-bolts detail that lawyers are used to dealing with. --Bobsmilergrogan wrote:I'm sure the rules sent from jaybee are correct and unaltered, but how will the judge in the case know that if no one from the production company vouches for them?
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I am intrigued, but I would have thought that the statute of limitations would have expired regarding any claims that might have arisen out of a broadcast in February 2001. For most civil matters it's four to six years in most states.kbhirsch wrote:I am involved in a piece of litigation involving a former contestant on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. For various reasons, the show's rules have become an issue in the case. I know this is probably a stretch, but has anyone kept a copy of the Show's rules from the very early days (preferably the February 2001 timeframe). Any assistance would be very much appreciated. Thanks!
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No statute of limitations issue. The dispute actually arose from an agreement involving a contestant who was on the Show in 2009. The issue with the 2001 rules is solely to deal with a tangential issue that reflects on defendant's credibility.
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I'm guessing that TPTB is not a party to this litigation, and it is something else in the contestant's life (such as a divorce) that for some reason made his/her WWTBAM appearance an issue.silverscreenselect wrote:I am intrigued, but I would have thought that the statute of limitations would have expired regarding any claims that might have arisen out of a broadcast in February 2001. For most civil matters it's four to six years in most states.kbhirsch wrote:I am involved in a piece of litigation involving a former contestant on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. For various reasons, the show's rules have become an issue in the case. I know this is probably a stretch, but has anyone kept a copy of the Show's rules from the very early days (preferably the February 2001 timeframe). Any assistance would be very much appreciated. Thanks!
Edit: I see it was answered above.
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Since I'm also very curious as to what it is being a soon-to-be law student I'll post speculation also unless kb wants to tell me in a PM which I'll keep private. My guess it could be about a PAF issue and an agreement about sharing winnings?Snaxx wrote:I'm guessing that TPTB is not a party to this litigation, and it is something else in the contestant's life (such as a divorce) that for some reason made his/her WWTBAM appearance an issue.silverscreenselect wrote:I am intrigued, but I would have thought that the statute of limitations would have expired regarding any claims that might have arisen out of a broadcast in February 2001. For most civil matters it's four to six years in most states.kbhirsch wrote:I am involved in a piece of litigation involving a former contestant on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. For various reasons, the show's rules have become an issue in the case. I know this is probably a stretch, but has anyone kept a copy of the Show's rules from the very early days (preferably the February 2001 timeframe). Any assistance would be very much appreciated. Thanks!
Edit: I see it was answered above.
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How soon-to-be? Have you been applying this cycle?ten96lt wrote:Since I'm also very curious as to what it is being a soon-to-be law student I'll post speculation also unless kb wants to tell me in a PM which I'll keep private. My guess it could be about a PAF issue and an agreement about sharing winnings?Snaxx wrote:I'm guessing that TPTB is not a party to this litigation, and it is something else in the contestant's life (such as a divorce) that for some reason made his/her WWTBAM appearance an issue.silverscreenselect wrote:
I am intrigued, but I would have thought that the statute of limitations would have expired regarding any claims that might have arisen out of a broadcast in February 2001. For most civil matters it's four to six years in most states.
Edit: I see it was answered above.
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Are you applying to Cornell Law School? As clem will tell you, it's really boring here in Ithaca, so you'll have no distractions from your studies!ten96lt wrote:Since I'm also very curious as to what it is being a soon-to-be law student I'll post speculation also unless kb wants to tell me in a PM which I'll keep private. My guess it could be about a PAF issue and an agreement about sharing winnings?