Transcript 02/21/13 - Nick Montalbano
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 8:44 pm
Countdown to the Oscars Week
Nick Montalbano
Toledo, OH
Nick says picking a favorite movie is hard, like trying to pick a favorite kid, it depends on the day. His family have been zombie fans since before it was cool, so if he had to pick a favorite recent movie, Sean of the Dead would be one.
Meredith asks the computer to randomize the money and the questions. The unrandomized Topic Tree is not shown.
Topic Tree (Randomized)
?: Anonymous Roles
?: Bring Home the Gold
?: Sounds of the Wild
?: Scary Soundtracks
?: Acting Debuts
?: Party Time
?: Foretelling Fruit
?: First Name Basis
?: Car Auctions
?: Flying Films
Question #1 - Level ?: Flying Films
What Disney sidekick is the star of the 2012 animated film "Secret of the Wings"?
A: Pumbaa B: Tinker Bell
C: Baloo D: Tigger
Question #2 - Level ?: Car Auctions
In 2012, a 1979 Porsche 928 was auctioned for over $40,000 because it was prominently featured in what classic Tom Cruise film?
A: Top Gun B: Cocktail
C: Risky Business D: Rain Man
Nick has a feeling, but he asks the audience.
That was Nick's gut feeling, too.
Question #3 - Level ?: First Name Basis
If the title of the film "Thelma and Louise" were replaced with the names of the two lead actresses, what would it be called?
A: Julia and Jodie B: Drew and Winona
C: Geena and Susan D: Jennifer and Meg
-- Commercial Break --
Nick's wife, Diana, is in the audience. Nick and Diana met on a movie triva web site. After their first date, she almost didn't go out with him again, because he talked too much. Nick proposed to Diana in a movie theater, during the previews.
Question #4 - Level ?: Foretelling Fruit
It is commonly noted taht in the "Godfather" films, a character's misfortune is often preceded by the presence of what fruit?
A: Grapes B: Oranges
C: Bananas D: Blueberries
Nick is hesistant. He wants to say but he jumps the question.
Question #5 - Level ?: Party Time
Where nominees go to either celebrate or drown their sorrows, the official Oscar after-party goes by what exclusive name?
A: Governors Ball B: Senators Ball
C: Presidents Ball D: Representatives Ball
Once again, Nick has a hunch, but he doesn't know why. He's thinking but he jumps the question.
Question #6 - Level ?: Acting Debuts
In "Saturday Night Fever," who plays a woman who asks John Travolta's character, "Are you as good in bed as you are on that dance floor?"
A: Kirstie Alley B: Kim Cattrall
C: Fran Drescher D: Ellin Barkin
Nick: And this is when I need the lifelines.
Nick walks away with $21,500.
-- Commercial Break --
Nick Montalbano
Toledo, OH
Nick says picking a favorite movie is hard, like trying to pick a favorite kid, it depends on the day. His family have been zombie fans since before it was cool, so if he had to pick a favorite recent movie, Sean of the Dead would be one.
Meredith asks the computer to randomize the money and the questions. The unrandomized Topic Tree is not shown.
Topic Tree (Randomized)
?: Anonymous Roles
?: Bring Home the Gold
?: Sounds of the Wild
?: Scary Soundtracks
?: Acting Debuts
?: Party Time
?: Foretelling Fruit
?: First Name Basis
?: Car Auctions
?: Flying Films
Question #1 - Level ?: Flying Films
What Disney sidekick is the star of the 2012 animated film "Secret of the Wings"?
A: Pumbaa B: Tinker Bell
C: Baloo D: Tigger
Answer/Value/Bank
B: Tinker Bell
Question Value: $3,000
Bank: $3,000
Question Value: $3,000
Bank: $3,000
Question #2 - Level ?: Car Auctions
In 2012, a 1979 Porsche 928 was auctioned for over $40,000 because it was prominently featured in what classic Tom Cruise film?
A: Top Gun B: Cocktail
C: Risky Business D: Rain Man
Nick has a feeling, but he asks the audience.
ATA
A: 23% B: 1% C: 62% D: 14%
Answer/Value/Bank
C: Risky Business
Question Value: $15,000
Bank: $18,000
Question Value: $15,000
Bank: $18,000
Question #3 - Level ?: First Name Basis
If the title of the film "Thelma and Louise" were replaced with the names of the two lead actresses, what would it be called?
A: Julia and Jodie B: Drew and Winona
C: Geena and Susan D: Jennifer and Meg
Answer/Value/Bank
C: Geena and Susan
Question Value: $25,000
Bank: $43,000
Question Value: $25,000
Bank: $43,000
-- Commercial Break --
Nick's wife, Diana, is in the audience. Nick and Diana met on a movie triva web site. After their first date, she almost didn't go out with him again, because he talked too much. Nick proposed to Diana in a movie theater, during the previews.
Question #4 - Level ?: Foretelling Fruit
It is commonly noted taht in the "Godfather" films, a character's misfortune is often preceded by the presence of what fruit?
A: Grapes B: Oranges
C: Bananas D: Blueberries
Nick is hesistant. He wants to say
Spoiler
oranges,
Answer/Value/Bank
B: Oranges
Question Value: $10,000
Bank: $43,000
Question Value: $10,000
Bank: $43,000
Question #5 - Level ?: Party Time
Where nominees go to either celebrate or drown their sorrows, the official Oscar after-party goes by what exclusive name?
A: Governors Ball B: Senators Ball
C: Presidents Ball D: Representatives Ball
Once again, Nick has a hunch, but he doesn't know why. He's thinking
Spoiler
Governors Ball,
Answer/Value/Bank
A: Governors Ball
Question Value: $100
Bank: $43,000
Question Value: $100
Bank: $43,000
Question #6 - Level ?: Acting Debuts
In "Saturday Night Fever," who plays a woman who asks John Travolta's character, "Are you as good in bed as you are on that dance floor?"
A: Kirstie Alley B: Kim Cattrall
C: Fran Drescher D: Ellin Barkin
Nick: And this is when I need the lifelines.
Nick walks away with $21,500.
Answer
C: Fran Drescher
-- Commercial Break --