Transcript 10/02/2012 Greg Saunders
Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 5:23 pm
Greg Saunders
Holliswood, NY
Insurance adjuster
Topic Tree: (Randomized shown only)
Whatchmacallit
On the Edge
Odd Book Reviews
Gun Shy
Food Leftovers
Typing Test
Life During Wartime
Moving Mountains
Career Change
Gospel According to Denzel
Question 1 - Gospel According to Denzel
Which of the following is not a book of The Bible, but a 2010 action film starring Denzel Washington?
A. The Book of Job B. The Book of Numbers
C. The Book of Judges D. The Book of Eli
Question 2 - Career Change
After the untimely passing of duet partner Tammi Terrell, what R&B legend briefly quit music and tried out for the Detroit Lions?
A. Ike Turner B. Otis Redding
C. Marvin Gaye D. Sam Cooke
Question 3 - Moving Mountains
Acknowledging a common ailment incurred while lifting heavy items, a Milwaukee-based moving company has what name?
A. Heartburn Movers B. Whiplash Movers
C. Hernia Movers D. Lockjaw Movers
Greg said he did not even want to take the test, but his son Brandon convinced him to do so.
Brandon was going to test, said he needed a ride, his dad offered it and decided since he was here, he might as well take the test too.
Brandon said he is supposed to be taping his episode soon.
Question 4 - Life During Wartime
Because of nylon rationing during World War II, many women drew a line on themselves with eyebrow pencil to make it appear they were wearing what?
A. Gloves B. Stockings
C. Engagement rings D. Long sleeves
Question 5 - Typing Test
On a standard computer keyboard, what is the only vowel that does not appear on the top row of letters?
A. A B. E
C. O D. U
Question 6 - Food Leftovers
Which of these dishes has a location in its name that is often seen on current maps in its modernized transliteration?
A. Dover sole B. Chicken Kiev
C. Peking duck D. Quiche Lorraine
Question 7 - Gun Shy
Known for its strict laws governing gun ownership, what country's police force reportedly used a total of 85 bullets in all of 2011?
A. Italy B. Spain
C. Germany D. France
Greg said these are getting tough here and asked if we could go back to the other ones. He decided to ask the audience.
Greg said he probably should have JTQ instead. Mere reminded him that he could still do that. Greg decided to use his second JTQ.
JTQ 2
Question 8 - Odd Book Reviews
What popular kids book author objected when a magazine called his work "a training bra for Stephen King"?
A. Philip Pullman B. R.L. Stine
C. Jeff Kinney D. Dav Pilkey
Commercial break
Question 9- On the Edge
One whose life's full of dangers, excitement and activity might be said to live "life in the..." what?
A. HOV lane B. Fast lane
C. Breakdown lane D. Passing lane
Question 10 - Whatchmacallit - known to be $25K
What household appliance is adorably known in Welsh as the "popty-ping"?
A. Dishwasher B. Vacuum cleaner
C. DVD player D. Microwave oven
Commercial break
Flashback - From
Who has appeared on the cover of TV Guide more times than any other celebrity?
A. Oprah Winfrey B. Lucille Ball
C. Mary Tyler Moore D. Jackie Gleason
Mere said before play Greg wanted to see where the confetti falls from. Greg is only four questions away from the million.
Mere reminded Greg that his son Brandon is the reason.
Brandon said they were both practicing because they knew they were getting on the show; Brandon had more time since he was not working.
Brandon said he was glad he did not take the subway that day.
Greg said his son is a slave driver. At age 48, he now knows all the presidents in order and didn't get any questions on that.
Mere said that might come up next.
Question 11 - $100K
A study published in the Journal of Aging Research noted that babies born in what month had the greatest chance of living to age 100?
A. January B. April
C. July D. September
Walk: $53100
No carryover
Holliswood, NY
Insurance adjuster
Topic Tree: (Randomized shown only)
Whatchmacallit
On the Edge
Odd Book Reviews
Gun Shy
Food Leftovers
Typing Test
Life During Wartime
Moving Mountains
Career Change
Gospel According to Denzel
Question 1 - Gospel According to Denzel
Which of the following is not a book of The Bible, but a 2010 action film starring Denzel Washington?
A. The Book of Job B. The Book of Numbers
C. The Book of Judges D. The Book of Eli
Answer and value
D. The Book of Eli
Value: $10K
Bank: $10K
Value: $10K
Bank: $10K
Question 2 - Career Change
After the untimely passing of duet partner Tammi Terrell, what R&B legend briefly quit music and tried out for the Detroit Lions?
A. Ike Turner B. Otis Redding
C. Marvin Gaye D. Sam Cooke
Spoiler
Greg said "Really?" after the question and before the answers.
Answer and value
C. Marvin Gaye
Value: $3000
Bank: $13K
Value: $3000
Bank: $13K
Question 3 - Moving Mountains
Acknowledging a common ailment incurred while lifting heavy items, a Milwaukee-based moving company has what name?
A. Heartburn Movers B. Whiplash Movers
C. Hernia Movers D. Lockjaw Movers
Spoiler
Greg-hopefully it is C
Answer and value
C. Hernia Movers
Value: $7000
Bank: $20K
Value: $7000
Bank: $20K
Greg said he did not even want to take the test, but his son Brandon convinced him to do so.
Brandon was going to test, said he needed a ride, his dad offered it and decided since he was here, he might as well take the test too.
Brandon said he is supposed to be taping his episode soon.
Question 4 - Life During Wartime
Because of nylon rationing during World War II, many women drew a line on themselves with eyebrow pencil to make it appear they were wearing what?
A. Gloves B. Stockings
C. Engagement rings D. Long sleeves
Spoiler
Greg figured he would go with the obvious, B. Stockings
Answer and value
B. Stockings
Value: $2000
Bank: $22K
Value: $2000
Bank: $22K
Question 5 - Typing Test
On a standard computer keyboard, what is the only vowel that does not appear on the top row of letters?
A. A B. E
C. O D. U
Answer and value
A. A
Value: $1000
Bank: $23K
Value: $1000
Bank: $23K
Question 6 - Food Leftovers
Which of these dishes has a location in its name that is often seen on current maps in its modernized transliteration?
A. Dover sole B. Chicken Kiev
C. Peking duck D. Quiche Lorraine
JTQ
Greg said there are a couple of good answers and a couple he thinks he can eliminate
Greg decided he is on a roll and would stay on it by jumping this question.
When asked, he was deciding between B and C and would guess C.
Greg decided he is on a roll and would stay on it by jumping this question.
When asked, he was deciding between B and C and would guess C.
Answer and value
C. Peking duck
Value: $500 jumped
Bank: $23K
Value: $500 jumped
Bank: $23K
Question 7 - Gun Shy
Known for its strict laws governing gun ownership, what country's police force reportedly used a total of 85 bullets in all of 2011?
A. Italy B. Spain
C. Germany D. France
Greg said these are getting tough here and asked if we could go back to the other ones. He decided to ask the audience.
ATA
A- 9% B-23% C-47% D-21%
JTQ 2
Answer and value
C. Germany (Greg said sorry for not trusting the audience, Mere said no, that's OK since it was not a big number)
Value: $15K, jumped
Bank: $23K
Value: $15K, jumped
Bank: $23K
Question 8 - Odd Book Reviews
What popular kids book author objected when a magazine called his work "a training bra for Stephen King"?
A. Philip Pullman B. R.L. Stine
C. Jeff Kinney D. Dav Pilkey
Spoiler
Greg said he has a gut feeling but is not 100% and there is no more help left
Greg said his kids do a lot of reading and that he thinks R.L. Stine does the "Goosebumps" series.
Greg went for it.
Greg said his kids do a lot of reading and that he thinks R.L. Stine does the "Goosebumps" series.
Greg went for it.
Answer and value
B. R.L. Stine
Value: $100
Bank: $23100
Value: $100
Bank: $23100
Question 9- On the Edge
One whose life's full of dangers, excitement and activity might be said to live "life in the..." what?
A. HOV lane B. Fast lane
C. Breakdown lane D. Passing lane
Spoiler
Greg "If I get this wrong I will get hammered at work"
Answer and value
B. Fast lane
Value: $5000
Bank: $28100
Value: $5000
Bank: $28100
Question 10 - Whatchmacallit - known to be $25K
What household appliance is adorably known in Welsh as the "popty-ping"?
A. Dishwasher B. Vacuum cleaner
C. DVD player D. Microwave oven
Spoiler
Greg "This may come as a shock to you, but I do not speak Welsh.
Greg figured a vacuum cleaner and a DVD player do not make that kind of sound.
A dishwasher makes sounds but not a "popty-ping"
But a microwave oven, you put popcorn in, it pops, and when it's done, it'll ping.
Greg decided not to overthink it and go for it.
Greg figured a vacuum cleaner and a DVD player do not make that kind of sound.
A dishwasher makes sounds but not a "popty-ping"
But a microwave oven, you put popcorn in, it pops, and when it's done, it'll ping.
Greg decided not to overthink it and go for it.
Answer and value
D. Microwave oven
Value: $25K
Bank: $53100
Value: $25K
Bank: $53100
Commercial break
Flashback - From
Spoiler
2/13/2003 for $32,000
A. Oprah Winfrey B. Lucille Ball
C. Mary Tyler Moore D. Jackie Gleason
Spoiler
B. Lucille Ball
Original phrasing: Who has appeared on the cover of TV Guide 34 times, more than any other celebrity?
(The 34 may have changed since then.)
Original phrasing: Who has appeared on the cover of TV Guide 34 times, more than any other celebrity?
(The 34 may have changed since then.)
Mere reminded Greg that his son Brandon is the reason.
Brandon said they were both practicing because they knew they were getting on the show; Brandon had more time since he was not working.
Brandon said he was glad he did not take the subway that day.
Greg said his son is a slave driver. At age 48, he now knows all the presidents in order and didn't get any questions on that.
Mere said that might come up next.
Question 11 - $100K
A study published in the Journal of Aging Research noted that babies born in what month had the greatest chance of living to age 100?
A. January B. April
C. July D. September
Spoiler
Greg started saying the earlier in the year you are born, the sooner you would reach... and realized he would reach the age on his birthday anyway.
Greg figured he has a 1 in 4 or 25% chance so he decided to walk with the $53K
Greg figured he has a 1 in 4 or 25% chance so he decided to walk with the $53K
Answer
D. September
Out of curiosity, Mere asked Greg's birth month, March
Out of curiosity, Mere asked Greg's birth month, March
Walk: $53100
No carryover
