El Dorado Hills, CA
Two years ago, Roberta had a brain aneurism, went through several brain surgeries, and in the process, fell in love with her husband again. She had lost her short-term memory and "this man" came to see her in the hospital. A nurse told her that he was her husband. He, Tim, is in the audience.
Question Topics:
* The Breeders
* Eating Out
* First Known Use
* Pen Pals
* The River Wild
* SNL
* The Office
* Changing Sides
* Foodie Nation
* Mamma Mia!
* Trade Bail
* No-Nos
* Poker
* Fine Art
* The Weather Report
$100 * The Weather Report
In the weather-related warning "chance of t-storms," the "t" stands for what?
A: Toads B: Toast
C: Thunder D: Mr. T
Answer
C: Thunder ( 8 )
What type of vehicle is depicted in the 1890 Winslow Homer painting "Rowing Home"?
A: Train B: Wagon
C: Boat D: Bicycle
Answer
C: Boat ( 10 )
Which of the following is the title of an NBC late-night show featuring professional card players?
A: Poker Before Dinner B: Sunrise Poker
C: Afternoon Poker D: Poker After Dark
Answer
D: Poker After Dark ( 5 )
Plagiarism is also known as "literary" what?
A: Arson B: Theft
C: Conspiracy D: Treason
Answer
B: Theft ( 9 )
In 2008, headlines like "Broadway Brett" and "Brett the Jet" were inspired by a much-hyped trade in what pro sport?
A: Football B: Basketball
C: Baseball D: Soccer
Answer
A: Football ( 8 )
Like the Broadway musical that inspired it, the 2008 movie "Mamma Mia" showcases the music of what group?
A: Earth, Wind & Fire B: ABBA
C: The Bee Gees D: Kool & the Gang
Answer
B: ABBA ( 24 )
As any foodie can tell you, mizuna and escarole are both kinds of what?
A: Fish B: Cheese
C: Wine D: Salad greens
Answer
D: Salad greens ( 23 )
Roberta was the first African-American woman to run an electric company in the entire nation. Now, she and her husband have retired, sold their house and all their possessions and are traveling around in their car. They're living with Roberta's 96-year-old cousin.
$8,000 * Changing Sides
Once a prominent Democrat, what speaker at the 2008 Republican Convention raised eyebrows for having "switched" parties?
A: Rudy Giuliani B: Joe Lieberman
C: Sarah Palin D: Fred Thompson
Answer
B: Joe Lieberman ( 22 )
$16,000 * The Office
Sometimes priced at over $1000, the Aeron is a popular high-end version of what common office item?
A: Datebook B: Stapler
C: Water cooler D: Desk chair
With 23 second left, Robert decides to Ask The Audience.
ATA: A: 4% B: 15% C: 14% D: 67%
Answer
D: Desk chair ( 21 )
The first-ever host of "Saturday Night Live" was a famous what?
A: Child actor B: Stand-up comedian
C: Musician D: Soap opera star
Answer
Roberta thinks she knows who it is and says B: Stand-up comedian.
Meredith: Who do you think it was?
Roberta: I think it's Steve Martin.
Meredith: I'm sorry.
Roberta: Oh, no!
Meredith: It was George Carlin, who is a stand-up comedian.
B: Stand-up comedian ( 8 )
Meredith: Who do you think it was?
Roberta: I think it's Steve Martin.
Meredith: I'm sorry.
Roberta: Oh, no!
Meredith: It was George Carlin, who is a stand-up comedian.
B: Stand-up comedian ( 8 )
Brad Olson, a high school social studies teacher from Minneapolis, MN, is introduced as the On Deck Contestant.
Roberta would like to use some of the money to support a web site her husband started while she was sick, which is now open to help anyone with an illness communicate with their family: supportcircle.com
$50,000 * The River Wild
Made famous in the classic film "The Bridge On the River Kwai"," where is the River Kwai?
A: Eastern China B: Western Thailand
C: Southern Laos D: Northern Vietnam
Roberta: Meredith, I believe that's Eastern China, final answer.
Roberta leaves with $25,000.
Answer
B: Western Thailand ( 31 )
