The DeSilva Family
Clifton Park, NY
Diane, Bree (daughter), and Betty (her mother)
Bree is in the center seat as the answerer.
They are the "Three Blond Moms" as Bree just had a daughter Ella so Betty is now a great-grandma. Ella's father is in Iraq. They are playing for Ella and shown holding hands.
Topic Tree
Sheepish
Opening Night
Are You Scared?
Common Names
Precious Gems
Mavericks
Classic Sitcoms
Ugly Ducklings
Local Lingo
Over the Counter
Benjamins
Vintage
Getting the Ax
Spies Like Us
Clip and Save
$100 (Clip and Save) :
In newspapers, the words "Clip and Save" often surround what?
A. Wedding announcements B. Obituaries
C. Coupons D. Hilarious Ziggy cartoons
Spoiler
C. Coupons (6)
$200 (Spies Like Us):
In 2008, what fictional character was described by the New York Times as "the world's best-loved spy"?
A. Darth Vader B. James Bond
C. Mary Poppins D. Scarlett O'Hara
Spoiler
B. James Bond (6)
$300 (Getting the Ax):
The History Channel series "Ax Men" chronicles the lives of men who work as what?
A. Loggers B. Fisherman
C. Ranchers D. Plumbers
Spoiler
A. Loggers (7)
$500 (Vintage):
The word "vintage," which today describes everything from old clothes to classic cars, originally referred to the age of what?
A. Ice B. Paper
C. Children D. Wine
Spoiler
D. Wine (6)
$1000 (Benjamins):
In the U.S., a $100 bill is often referred to as a what?
A. A-string B. C-note
C. E-chord D. G-clef
Spoiler
B. C-note [8]
They introduce today's ATE, the dad from the sitcom Growing Pains, actor Alan Thicke. He says usually his only area of expertise is talking about himself, so this is out of his comfort zone. But it is fun being involved and trying to win money for people.
$2000 (Over the Counter):
A pink powder made of zinc oxide is the primary ingredient in which of these drugstore products?
A. Shaving cream B. Petroleum jelly
C. Calamine lotion D. Cough syrup
Spoiler
C. Calamine lotion (22)
$4000 (Local Lingo):
What is a "bodega"?
A. A city park B. A small grocery store
C. A horse-drawn carriage D. A street vendor
Spoiler
B. A small grocery store (5)
Before answering they are heard quickly discussing it among themselves
Before answering they are heard quickly discussing it among themselves
$8000 (Ugly Ducklings):
In 2007, what actress admitted that, in her youth, other kids called her "Freckleface Strawberry"?
A. Jennifer Connelly B. Natalie Portman
C. Julianne Moore D. Cameron Diaz
They say they are not really sure and decide to ATA (:19)
ATA results
Results: A:7% B:2% C:69% D:22%
Spoiler
C. Julianne Moore (:16)
Commercial Break
Bree has approached this like a drill sergeant, bringing home reading material night after night for them to study. Grandma Betty has resisted saying if she does not know it now, she will never learn it.
$16K (Classic Sitcoms):
Which of these '80s family sitcoms has a theme song titled "Without Us"?
A. Who's the Boss? B. Growing Pains
C. Family Ties D. Silver Spoons
They shake their heads. Bree and Diane quietly say to each other "let's give a shot to Alan Thicke. I think he probably would know"
They would like to ask the expert
Mere: Why do I think that's a brilliant idea. Let's get our expert Alan Thicke with a free face-to-face Skype video call... Hey Alan. I think you're gonna like this question. Ladies are going for $16,000. I'm gonna feed you the question... now.
ATE result
Alan: Um, You know, um, I wish this were one that I wrote, it would be a little easier. I promise you "Without Us" is not the theme to Growing Pains. And I wish I knew other people's work in this area better than my own. And I can't guarantee you an authentic answer for this. I don't think it's Family Ties, which would bring you down to Who's the Boss and Silver Spoons. And I wish I could help you more.
Mere: Well Alan, I thank you very much. (to contestants) He did his best there. He says it's definitely not Growing Pains, he should know about that one, 17 seconds on the clock.
Mere: Well Alan, I thank you very much. (to contestants) He did his best there. He says it's definitely not Growing Pains, he should know about that one, 17 seconds on the clock.
Spoiler
Their first answer is A, Who's the Boss, but it is wrong. Clock resumes
Bree: "He said it is not Growing Pains he didnothinkitwasFamilyTiessowe'regonnasayD, final answer"
D lights up. Bree says "Oh, everybody knows it's not the right answer. I heard them Awww"
Mere says "it's not the right answer. He was wrong. It was Family Ties. Oh, boy. Well, he might have thrown you a little bit, he said he did not know."
Correct answer was C, Family Ties. (:05)
Bree: "He said it is not Growing Pains he didnothinkitwasFamilyTiessowe'regonnasayD, final answer"
D lights up. Bree says "Oh, everybody knows it's not the right answer. I heard them Awww"
Mere says "it's not the right answer. He was wrong. It was Family Ties. Oh, boy. Well, he might have thrown you a little bit, he said he did not know."
Correct answer was C, Family Ties. (:05)
Commercial break
