Schenectady, NY
There is no banter before starting George's run. His category tree:
The Circle of Life
Break a Leg!
Know Your Lines
Athletic Venues
Fill 'Er Up!
Better Known As
Worldwide Wagering
Great Men
Table Talk
Sold American
Humorous Quotes
The Big Apple
Pop Sensations
Colonial Times
Talking Bears
$100 (Talking Bears): The kids' story "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" features bears who famously shout, "Someone's been sleeping in my" what?
A. Tub B. Bed
C. Wagon D. Prius
(N.B.: Shaun's delivery of the answers is still very slow, although she finished with about 11 seconds on the clock for this answer.)
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A. Livestock B. Alcohol
C. Fruits and vegetables D. Ammunition
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A. American Idol B. Project Runway
C. The Biggest Loser D. Survivor
George looks confused, and decides to ATA (4 seconds remaining). Their results:
ATA Results
B. Project Runway - 1%
C. The Biggest Loser - 2%
D. Survivor - 3%
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A. Broadway B. Wall Street
C. Park Avenue D. Fifth Avenue
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A. Bamboo B. Aloe
C. Eucalyptus D. Crabgrass
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George has five daughters (and they show a picture), who are waiting at home.
Now that George has $1,000, he's earned the ATE lifeline, with today's expert, $100,000 winner Tom Spencer.
$2,000 (Sold American): In 1963, entrepreneur Mary Kay Ash launched a business famous for selling what?
A. Cosmetics B. Steak knives
C. Cleaning products D. Tupperware
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A. At home B. Alone
C. With wine D. Outside
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A. Douglass B. Garvey
C. Du Bois D. Hughes
George chooses to ATE (21). Tom immediately says
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Shaun remarks to George that he can take his $8,000 and spread it among his five daughters at home, to which George replies, "I could..." George says that his second daughter, Carrie, may have given him the best advice (although he thinks he blew it already) when she told him, "Don't be stupid, and don't blow it!"
George has been married 31 years. He also reports that, when the producers called him for information prior to his appearance, he was worried it was a scam, so he "*69'ed 'em, and did a reverse directory check...they appeared to be legitimate."
$16,000 (Worldwide Wagering): Where is Macao, the gambling capital of the world?
A. Northern Brazil C. Southern China
C. Northern Africa D. Southern France
George considers the question, but decides to PAF (15). Standing by are: his wife, Rosemary, an assitant middle-school principal (Schenectady, NY); his brother-in-law, Thomas (Wilmington, DE); and his other brother-in-law, Scott (Beach Haven Park, NJ). George elects to call Thomas.
George simply asks, "Where is Macao" and spells it. Scott prompts for the choices, and George gives them (17 seconds remain). Scott is seemingly trying to Google it, but after a 10-second warning from George, asks, "Are you getting a good vibe on any of 'em?" as time runs out.
As the question clock ticks down, George makes a decision and gives
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(Ed. Note: It's a quick ferry-ride from Hong Kong.)