Transcript 01/19/2009 Peter Geddeis

[BBTranscriptTeam]

Peter Geddeis
Elmhurst, IL
Director of student activities at a high school
In the opening, Mere grabs the $1M check away from him pointing out that he has to earn it.

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The Village People
Wedding Traditions

Today’s ATE is author of the book “The Good Enough Mother: The Perfectly Imperfect Book of Parenting,” Rene Syler.

$500 (Wedding Traditions):
In a common wedding tradition, the bride's father accompanies his daughter as she does what?
A. Walks down the aisle B. Leaves the reception
C. Cuts the cake D. Cries in the limo

Spoiler

A. Walks down the aisle [:08]

$1000 (The Village People):
According to the lyrics of a hit 1978 song by the Village People, "It's fun to stay at the" what?
A. Holiday Inn B. Army base
C. Y.M.C.A. D. National park

Spoiler

C. Y.M.C.A. (:10)

$2000 (Words & Phrases):
Used to describe a buddy who may actually dislike you, the word "frenemy" is a combination of "enemy" and what?
A. Fraud B. Friend
C. Fresh D. Freak

Spoiler

B. Friend (:11)

$3000 (Sea Life):
An ocean-dwelling snail, the sea hare gets its name because it has tentacles that resemble two long what?
A. Quills B. Tusks
C. Ears D. Wings

Spoiler

C. Ears (:10)

$5000 (Musical Festivals):
Though attracting different fans, the Bonnaroo festival and the Country Music Association festival are both held in what state?
A. Tennessee B. Washington
C. Florida D. Vermont

Spoiler

A. Tennessee (:09)

$7500 (Celebrities):
In 2009, who credited her grueling schedule on the TV drama "Alias" as helpful preparation for sleepless nights as a new mom?
A. Jessica Alba B. Jennifer Love Hewitt
C. Jennifer Garner D. Jessica Biel

Spoiler

C. Jennifer Garner (:23)

$10K (Government Agencies):
What government agency has the ominous nickname "The Company"?
A. EPA B. CIA
C. FBI D. ATF

Spoiler

B. CIA (:25)

$12.5K (Namesakes):
After fighting in the American Revolution, Col. Loammi Baldwin lent his surname to a variety of what fruit, which grew on his land?
A. Pear B. Cherry
C. Apple D. Orange

ATA at :26

Spoiler

A-31% B-16% C-51% D-2%

Spoiler

C. Apple (:23)

Commercial break

$15K (Animated Movies):
In the animated film "Coraline," the title heroine discovers an "Other World" populated by people whose eyes are replaced with what?
A. Mirrors B. Antennae
C. Blue Flames D. Buttons

Spoiler

D. Buttons (:25)

$25K (Medical Conditions):
Ptyalism is a medical condition in which a person does what excessively?
A. Sneezes B. Perspires
C. Hiccups D. Salivates


ATE at :22

ATE

Rene Syler expresses a hunch that it is B-perspires, but admits she does not know.
Mere reminds that he still has the double dip

Spoiler

Peter decides to take a chance and go with B.

D. Salivates (:07)

Peter guessed wrong and left with $5000.

[NellyLunatic1980]

Peter Geddeis
Elmhurst, IL
Director of student activities at a high school

I guess that's close enough to a teacher to root for him.

$5000 (Musical Festivals):
Though attracting different fans, the Bonnaroo festival and the Country Music Association festival are both held in what state?
A. Tennessee B. Washington
C. Florida D. Vermont

The CMA Festival took place at exactly the same time as the Nashville WWTBAM audution.

$25K (Medical Conditions):
Ptyalism is a medical condition in which a person does what excessively?
A. Sneezes B. Perspires
C. Hiccups D. Salivates

Another slam dunk for me, courtesy of college biology. Ptyalin is a component of saliva.

Nihil obstat®

[Snaxx]

$12.5K (Namesakes):
After fighting in the American Revolution, Col. Loammi Baldwin lent his surname to a variety of what fruit, which grew on his land?
A. Pear B. Cherry
C. Apple D. Orange

ATA at :26

Spoiler

A-31% B-16% C-51% D-2%

Spoiler

C. Apple (:23)

From 2/1/2000 contestant Tim Tyler transcript:

> $2000 Which of these is not a variety of apple?
> A. Winesap B. Baldwin C. Northern Spy D. Yellow Luscious

> ATA: 15-18-30-37

> 50/50: C. Northern Spy D. Yellow Luscious

> Contestant goes with C and leaves at $1000

Looks like the occasional WWOQ happened in those days too.

[Bob Juch]

$12.5K (Namesakes):
After fighting in the American Revolution, Col. Loammi Baldwin lent his surname to a variety of what fruit, which grew on his land?
A. Pear B. Cherry
C. Apple D. Orange

ATA at :26

Spoiler

A-31% B-16% C-51% D-2%

Spoiler

C. Apple (:23)

This is a terrible question! There is a Baldwin Pear; they grow around here. I happen to know the correct answer is apple, but only because Col. Baldwin is my cousin.

[Snaxx]

$12.5K (Namesakes):
After fighting in the American Revolution, Col. Loammi Baldwin lent his surname to a variety of what fruit, which grew on his land?
A. Pear B. Cherry
C. Apple D. Orange

ATA at :26

Spoiler

A-31% B-16% C-51% D-2%

Spoiler

C. Apple (:23)

This is a terrible question! There is a Baldwin Pear; they grow around here. I happen to know the correct answer is apple, but only because Col. Baldwin is my cousin.

I know they'll defend it saying Col. Baldwin did not name the pear. It must have been one of those acting brothers who named it. Members of the other side of the Juch family for sure.

[Bob Juch]

$12.5K (Namesakes):
After fighting in the American Revolution, Col. Loammi Baldwin lent his surname to a variety of what fruit, which grew on his land?
A. Pear B. Cherry
C. Apple D. Orange

ATA at :26

Spoiler

A-31% B-16% C-51% D-2%

Spoiler

C. Apple (:23)

This is a terrible question! There is a Baldwin Pear; they grow around here. I happen to know the correct answer is apple, but only because Col. Baldwin is my cousin.

I know they'll defend it saying Col. Baldwin did not name the pear. It must have been one of those acting brothers who named it. Members of the other side of the Juch family for sure.

Of course they will, but I'd say the question writer didn't know there was a Baldwin Pear which made this much harder than intended.

The Baldwins, including the actors, are on my mother's side.

[silverscreenselect]

$1000 (The Village People):
According to the lyrics of a hit 1978 song by the Village People, "It's fun to stay at the" what?

B. Army base

Don't ask. Don't tell.

[luv2jog]

I'm surprised that they didn't mention that his Peter's wife Karen was a contestant earlier in the season. She was one of the first 9 contestants this season, one of the holdovers from the Regis version this summer.

[ulysses5019]

I'm surprised that they didn't mention that his Peter's wife Karen was a contestant earlier in the season. She was one of the first 9 contestants this season, one of the holdovers from the Regis version this summer.

They didn't want to upset marley.

[MarleysGh0st]

I'm surprised that they didn't mention that his Peter's wife Karen was a contestant earlier in the season. She was one of the first 9 contestants this season, one of the holdovers from the Regis version this summer.

They didn't want to upset marley.

What!?!?!?

<grumble>®

[ulysses5019]

I'm surprised that they didn't mention that his Peter's wife Karen was a contestant earlier in the season. She was one of the first 9 contestants this season, one of the holdovers from the Regis version this summer.

They didn't want to upset marley.

What!?!?!?

<grumble>®

I warned them.

[Snaxx]

They didn't want to upset marley.

What!?!?!?

<grumble>®

I warned them.

And she won more than he did (16K vs 5K). Much like Pea won more than Sting. No wonder he mentioned something about upsetting his wife (by trying to make more money than she did by going from 15K to 25K?). The new trend of women in the marriage making more could have made him uneasy.

Edit: I was the transcriber and was unaware at the time, thinking that his upsetting his wife related to the money lost by guessing wrong.

[Brit Canuck]

...And the post-PAF lose-fest continues. Worst 2010 episode so far.

I've actually stopped watching now. I get the results from here instead. Three minutes instead of 30.
If something big happens, I get it from the transcript first, then watch/DVR it in late night for that.

[MarleysGh0st]

Here's an article about Peter's appearance.

http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/lisle/new ... illionaire

He also got to see a glimpse of TV production magic while filming.

“I was starting off a new show, I was there in the introduction with Meredith (Viera),” he said. “I’m 6 foot 6 inches (tall), and Meredith is nowhere near 6 foot 6 inches, and they had to bring in an apple box ... for her to stand on.”

Meredith isn't 6'6"?

Geddeis said he would put the money toward buying a new car, as well as a trip with his wife, Karen, director of communications for Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205, who appeared on the show in July and won $16,000.

[kayrharris]

Here's an article about Peter's appearance.

http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/lisle/new ... illionaire

He also got to see a glimpse of TV production magic while filming.

“I was starting off a new show, I was there in the introduction with Meredith (Viera),” he said. “I’m 6 foot 6 inches (tall), and Meredith is nowhere near 6 foot 6 inches, and they had to bring in an apple box ... for her to stand on.”

Meredith isn't 6'6"?

Geddeis said he would put the money toward buying a new car, as well as a trip with his wife, Karen, director of communications for Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205, who appeared on the show in July and won $16,000.

They just waited a while to upset Marley. Didn't realize people here are sharp enough to know the prior contestant
and would have already let the cat out of the bag!

kay