Transcript 09/30/2008 Myra Burton
Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 7:57 pm
Myra Burton
Las Vegas, NV
Customer Service Rep
stood in line for 9 hrs at audition
Single mom, raised son Cory who is now 33 years old. Would like to go to a fat farm and trim down.
Topics:
Famous Words
Composers
Copyrights
Fossils
Politics
Art
The Elements
Late-Night TV
Math
Classic Films
Famous Americans
Grant's Tomb
Around the House
Sports Terms
Folklore
$100- According to folklore, which of these figures sprinkles a grainy substance in the eyes of children to help them fall asleep?
A. The tooth fairy B. Sandman
C. Cupid D. Charlie Rose
$200- Meaning "a brief break for rest or refreshment," the term "pit stop" derives from what sport?
A. Sailing B. Water polo
C. Ice hockey D. Auto racing
$300- Which of these parts of a house typically adjoins the front door?
A. Attic B. Foyer
C. Pantry D. Basement
$500- The official Web site of the General Grant National Memorial answers what classic riddle about Grant's Tomb?
A. How do you get there? B. Who built it?
C. Who's buried there? D. How old is it?
$1000- John Chapman, the 19th century figure known as Johnny Appleseed, is legendary for wandering the country doing what?
A. Selling books B. Painting portraits
C. Robbing banks D. Planting trees
$2000- In the movie "Singin' in the Rain," Gene Kelly famously sings the title song while swinging around a what?
A. Stop sign B. Mailbox
C. Lamppost D. Barbershop pole
$4000- If you have a thirty-year fixed-rate mortgage, how many equal monthly payments must you make before you own your home?
A. 180 B. 240
C. 360 D. 520
Commercial break
$8000- In 2008, what SNL alum was tapped to replace Conan O'Brien as the host of a popular "Late Night" franchise?
A. Adam Sandler B. Jimmy Fallon
C. Will Ferrell D. David Spade
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Myra left with $1000
Las Vegas, NV
Customer Service Rep
stood in line for 9 hrs at audition
Single mom, raised son Cory who is now 33 years old. Would like to go to a fat farm and trim down.
Topics:
Famous Words
Composers
Copyrights
Fossils
Politics
Art
The Elements
Late-Night TV
Math
Classic Films
Famous Americans
Grant's Tomb
Around the House
Sports Terms
Folklore
$100- According to folklore, which of these figures sprinkles a grainy substance in the eyes of children to help them fall asleep?
A. The tooth fairy B. Sandman
C. Cupid D. Charlie Rose
Spoiler
B. Sandman (9)
A. Sailing B. Water polo
C. Ice hockey D. Auto racing
Spoiler
D. Auto racing (10)
A. Attic B. Foyer
C. Pantry D. Basement
Spoiler
B. Foyer (10)
A. How do you get there? B. Who built it?
C. Who's buried there? D. How old is it?
Spoiler
C. Who's buried there? (7)
A. Selling books B. Painting portraits
C. Robbing banks D. Planting trees
Spoiler
D. Planting trees :08
A. Stop sign B. Mailbox
C. Lamppost D. Barbershop pole
Spoiler
C. Lamppost (21)
A. 180 B. 240
C. 360 D. 520
Spoiler
C. 360 (23)
$8000- In 2008, what SNL alum was tapped to replace Conan O'Brien as the host of a popular "Late Night" franchise?
A. Adam Sandler B. Jimmy Fallon
C. Will Ferrell D. David Spade
Spoiler
Contestant said D, final, with :20 left. Correct= B. Jimmy Fallon. Meredith said she knew it and wished she could top her. Myra leaves with $1000.
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Myra left with $1000