WWTBAM Transcript 11/13/2007 Tom Merlino
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 8:11 pm
Tom Merlino
Brooklyn, NY
TV WEEK
While in school, watched TV from when he got home from school until he fell alseep in front of it. His father Joe is in the audience and felt he was wasting his time. Now that he is on Millonaire, does his father think any differently? "Let's see if he wins any money first"
$100- In her show's May 2007 season finale, former catwalker Tyra Banks crowned Jaslene Gonzales "America's Next Top" what?
A. Author B. Model
C. Businesswoman D. Washed-Up Reality Star
$200- On a classic 1950's TV show, host Ralph Edwards surprised guests with the announcement "This is your" what?
A. Life B. Party
C. Future D. Moment
$300- A 1960s TV character played by Al Lewis, Count Vladimir Dracula is better known by what name?
A. Uncle Munster B. Kid Munster
C. Grandpa Munster D. Judge Munster
$500- On "Mad About You," Jamie and Paul name their baby daughter "Mabel," an acronym for "Mothers Always Bring" what?
A. Excess Laundry B. Extra Love
C. Etiquette Lessons D. Easy Living
$1000- What classic sitcom's theme song features these optimistic lyrics?
(Audience says in unison: "Goodbye grey sky, hello blue ... There's nothing can hold me ... when I hold you
Feels so right, it can't be wrong ... Rockin' and rollin' all week long")
A. Happy Days B. When Things Were Rotten
C. One Day at a Time D. Mork & Mindy
$2000- What popular TV show was set in the fictional seaside town of Cabot Cove?
A. Quincy, M.E. B. Newhart
C. Northern Exposure D. Murder, She Wrote
(He says his office mate Evan quizzed her before the show and this happened to be one of Evan's questions. She was wearing a Meredith mask when asking the questions)
$4000- In the season four finale of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," Larry David co-stars with David Schwimmer in what Broadway musical?
A. The Producers B. The Phantom of the Opera
C. Fiddler on the Roof D. Chicago
$8000- Before voicing Patrick Star on "SpongeBob SquarePants," Bill Fagerbakke was best known for playing Dauber Daubinski on what sitcom?
A. Evening Shade B. Major Dad
C. Coach D. Too Close for Comfort
$16,000
In the first episode of "L.A. Law," what partner in the law firm McKenzie, Brackman, Chaney & Kuzak turns up dead at his desk?
A. McKenzie B. Brackman
C. Kuzak D. Chaney
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ATA
A-17% B-23% C-26% D-34%
"That's Great"
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PAF Matt, former co-worker, says D not positive but I feel pretty good about it. With 8 seconds left Tom says very good, hang up the phone!
Commercial Break
$25,000
What classic TV series ends with its characters deliberately blowing up the town in which the series took place?
A. Gunsmoke B. Little House On the Prairie
C. The Waltons D. Bonanza
$50,000
Years before Mr. T became a household name, who played another Mr. T in the 1976 series "Mr. T and Tina"?
A. Wilford Brimley B. Abe Vigoda
C. Pat Morita D. Louis Gossett Jr.
$100,000
Bravo's acclaimed series "Inside the Actors Studio" made its television debut in 1994 with what guest?
A. Jessica Lange B. Paul Newman
C. Robert De Niro D. Glenn Close
Says he knows the show but is not sure what the answer is
.
.
.
50/50 left B & D
.
.
.
After Tom answered, Meredith said his choice was not the first guest, but the first one when it went on TV.
Commercial Break
Tom's dad says he may actually buy a television. Tom has been visiting condo open houses and would like to buy a home. $100K would be a good start.
$250,000
In the "Star Trek" episode "Whom Gods Destroy," Captain Kirk famously smooches a green alien seductress named what?
A. Elena B. Marta
C. Sheeda D. Cheela
.
.
.
"Get this question out of my face!"
STQ $250K
On a bizarre episode of "Alice," what wealthy character from another TV show attempst to buy Mel's Diner?
A. Edward Stratton III B. Jefferson Davis "Boss" Hogg
C. George Jefferson D. Bobby Ewing
(Meredith points out that Tom was nodding like he knew the answer and he did)
$500,000
The famous "chocolate factory" episode of "I Love Lucy" features Lucy and Ethel goofing off on the assembly line at what place?
A. Sullivan's Sweet Shoppe B. Kramer's Kandy Kitchen
C. Buttlebee's BonBon Barn D. Cog's Confectionary Company
.
.
.
Tom is leaning in one direction but is not sure if it is worth the gamble.
He wants to say it's Kramer's Kandy Kitchen, he wants to do it but does he know it
He goes through the C and D answers and says he will do it. He asks how does his father look?
Meredith reminds him that it is his decision, his game, and he changes his mind and walks.
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $250,000
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.
.
.
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Answers
$100- B. Model
$200- A. Life
$300- C. Grandpa Munster
$500- B. Extra Love
$1000- A. Happy Days
$2000- D. Murder, She Wrote
$4000- A. The Producers
$8000- C. Coach
$16K- D. Chaney
$25K- B. Little House On the Prairie
$50K- C. Pat Morita
$100K- B. Paul Newman
$250K- B. Marta
STQ $250K- B. Jefferson Davis "Boss" Hogg
$500K- B. Kramer's Kandy Kitchen
Commercial Break
Brooklyn, NY
TV WEEK
While in school, watched TV from when he got home from school until he fell alseep in front of it. His father Joe is in the audience and felt he was wasting his time. Now that he is on Millonaire, does his father think any differently? "Let's see if he wins any money first"
$100- In her show's May 2007 season finale, former catwalker Tyra Banks crowned Jaslene Gonzales "America's Next Top" what?
A. Author B. Model
C. Businesswoman D. Washed-Up Reality Star
$200- On a classic 1950's TV show, host Ralph Edwards surprised guests with the announcement "This is your" what?
A. Life B. Party
C. Future D. Moment
$300- A 1960s TV character played by Al Lewis, Count Vladimir Dracula is better known by what name?
A. Uncle Munster B. Kid Munster
C. Grandpa Munster D. Judge Munster
$500- On "Mad About You," Jamie and Paul name their baby daughter "Mabel," an acronym for "Mothers Always Bring" what?
A. Excess Laundry B. Extra Love
C. Etiquette Lessons D. Easy Living
$1000- What classic sitcom's theme song features these optimistic lyrics?
(Audience says in unison: "Goodbye grey sky, hello blue ... There's nothing can hold me ... when I hold you
Feels so right, it can't be wrong ... Rockin' and rollin' all week long")
A. Happy Days B. When Things Were Rotten
C. One Day at a Time D. Mork & Mindy
$2000- What popular TV show was set in the fictional seaside town of Cabot Cove?
A. Quincy, M.E. B. Newhart
C. Northern Exposure D. Murder, She Wrote
(He says his office mate Evan quizzed her before the show and this happened to be one of Evan's questions. She was wearing a Meredith mask when asking the questions)
$4000- In the season four finale of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," Larry David co-stars with David Schwimmer in what Broadway musical?
A. The Producers B. The Phantom of the Opera
C. Fiddler on the Roof D. Chicago
$8000- Before voicing Patrick Star on "SpongeBob SquarePants," Bill Fagerbakke was best known for playing Dauber Daubinski on what sitcom?
A. Evening Shade B. Major Dad
C. Coach D. Too Close for Comfort
$16,000
In the first episode of "L.A. Law," what partner in the law firm McKenzie, Brackman, Chaney & Kuzak turns up dead at his desk?
A. McKenzie B. Brackman
C. Kuzak D. Chaney
.
.
.
ATA
A-17% B-23% C-26% D-34%
"That's Great"
.
.
.
PAF Matt, former co-worker, says D not positive but I feel pretty good about it. With 8 seconds left Tom says very good, hang up the phone!
Commercial Break
$25,000
What classic TV series ends with its characters deliberately blowing up the town in which the series took place?
A. Gunsmoke B. Little House On the Prairie
C. The Waltons D. Bonanza
$50,000
Years before Mr. T became a household name, who played another Mr. T in the 1976 series "Mr. T and Tina"?
A. Wilford Brimley B. Abe Vigoda
C. Pat Morita D. Louis Gossett Jr.
$100,000
Bravo's acclaimed series "Inside the Actors Studio" made its television debut in 1994 with what guest?
A. Jessica Lange B. Paul Newman
C. Robert De Niro D. Glenn Close
Says he knows the show but is not sure what the answer is
.
.
.
50/50 left B & D
.
.
.
After Tom answered, Meredith said his choice was not the first guest, but the first one when it went on TV.
Commercial Break
Tom's dad says he may actually buy a television. Tom has been visiting condo open houses and would like to buy a home. $100K would be a good start.
$250,000
In the "Star Trek" episode "Whom Gods Destroy," Captain Kirk famously smooches a green alien seductress named what?
A. Elena B. Marta
C. Sheeda D. Cheela
.
.
.
"Get this question out of my face!"
STQ $250K
On a bizarre episode of "Alice," what wealthy character from another TV show attempst to buy Mel's Diner?
A. Edward Stratton III B. Jefferson Davis "Boss" Hogg
C. George Jefferson D. Bobby Ewing
(Meredith points out that Tom was nodding like he knew the answer and he did)
$500,000
The famous "chocolate factory" episode of "I Love Lucy" features Lucy and Ethel goofing off on the assembly line at what place?
A. Sullivan's Sweet Shoppe B. Kramer's Kandy Kitchen
C. Buttlebee's BonBon Barn D. Cog's Confectionary Company
.
.
.
Tom is leaning in one direction but is not sure if it is worth the gamble.
He wants to say it's Kramer's Kandy Kitchen, he wants to do it but does he know it
He goes through the C and D answers and says he will do it. He asks how does his father look?
Meredith reminds him that it is his decision, his game, and he changes his mind and walks.
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $250,000
.
.
.
.
.
.
Answers
$100- B. Model
$200- A. Life
$300- C. Grandpa Munster
$500- B. Extra Love
$1000- A. Happy Days
$2000- D. Murder, She Wrote
$4000- A. The Producers
$8000- C. Coach
$16K- D. Chaney
$25K- B. Little House On the Prairie
$50K- C. Pat Morita
$100K- B. Paul Newman
$250K- B. Marta
STQ $250K- B. Jefferson Davis "Boss" Hogg
$500K- B. Kramer's Kandy Kitchen
Commercial Break