Transcript 02/07/11 Michael Sziklai

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Michael Sziklai
Bridgewater, CT
Artist

Topic Tree:

Spanish Museums
Stephen King
Famous Epitaphs
Familiar Voices
Saving Time
Bedtime Bloom
Counting Money
Game Show Guy
Storytime
Farm Novels

Topic Tree: (randomized)

Stephen King
Saving Time
Spanish Museums
Farm Novels
Famous Epitaphs
Storytime
Bedtime Bloom
Game Show Guy
Familiar Voices
Counting Money

Question 1 – Counting Money
The life expectancy of a U.S. coin is 30 years, 20 times longer than a $10 bill, which is expected to last how long?
A. 18 months
B. 24 months
C. 30 months
D. 36 months

Spoiler

A. 18 months
$2K
Bank - $2K

Question 2 – Familiar Voices
In 2010, what food brand mascot was given a “retro” makeover and a new voice, courtesy of Robert Downey Jr.?
A. Pillsbury Doughboy
B. Jolly Green Giant
C. Tony the Tiger
D. Mr. Peanut

ATA

ATA results

11% A. Pillsbury Doughboy
8% B. Jolly Green Giant
23% C. Tony the Tiger
58% D. Mr. Peanut

Spoiler

D. Mr. Peanut
$3K
Bank - $5K

Question 3 – Game Show Guy
A noted Broadway actor who appeared in “Bye Bye Birdie,” Paul Lynde was most famous for being a regular guest on what game show?
A. Password
B. Hollywood Squares
C. Match Game
D. The Gong Show

Spoiler

B. Hollywood Squares
$7K
Bank - $12K

Question 4 – Bedtime Bloom
With seeds that yield an oil used in moisturizers, a biennial plant that flowers at night is known as the “evening” what?
A. Hydrangea
B. Lavender
C. Primrose
D. Geranium

Spoiler

C. Primrose
$5K
Bank - $17K

Question 5 – Storytime
Which of these beloved animated characters is the handiwork of a poor woodcarver named Geppetto?
A. Pinocchio
B. Pocahontas
C. Dumbo
D. Cinderella

Spoiler

A. Pinocchio
$100
Bank - $17,100

Question 6 – Famous Epitaphs
What Old West figure’s tombstone read, “Murdered By a Traitor and Coward Whose Name Is Not Worthy to Appear Here”?
A. Billy the Kid
B. Davy Crockett
C. Jesse James
D. Daniel Boone

Spoiler

C. Jesse James
$15K
Bank - $32,100

commercial break

Question 7 – Farm Novels
The 1985 novel “The Cider House Rules” is primarily set in rural Maine on a farm that grows what?
A. Corn
B. Potatoes
C. Apples
D. Pumpkins

Spoiler

C. Apples
$1K
Bank - $33,100

Question 8 – Spanish Museums
Travelers to Figueres, Spain, can visit a museum dedicated to what artist, who is buried in the basement?
A. Pablo Picasso
B. Salvador Dalí
C. Francisco Goya
D. Joan Miró

JTQ 1

Spoiler

B. Salvador Dalí
$10K
Bank - $33,100

Question 9 – Saving Time
Though it wasn’t implemented until the early 20th century, what Founding Father is credited with the idea for Daylight Saving Time?
A. Thomas Jefferson
B. John Adams
C. Patrick Henry
D. Benjamin Franklin

Spoiler

D. Benjamin Franklin
$25K
Bank - $58,100

Question 10 – Stephen King
In the late ‘80s, what Stephen King novel debuted as a Broadway musical and closed after only five performances?
A. Carrie
B. Misery
C. The Shining
D. Cujo

Michael thinks it’s

Spoiler

“Carrie,”

but doesn’t want to take the risk.

JTQ 2

Spoiler

A. Carrie
$500
Bank - $58,100

commercial break

$100K
Inventor Leo Hirshfield named what candy after his nickname for his daughter Clara?
A. Smarties
B. Sweethearts
C. Kit Kat
D. Tootsie Roll

If Michael were to guess, he would go with Tootsie Roll, but he decides to walk with $59,100.

Spoiler

D. Tootsie Roll

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Michael Sziklai
Bridgewater, CT
Artist

Question 1 – Counting Money
The life expectancy of a U.S. coin is 30 years, 20 times longer than a $10 bill, which is expected to last how long?
A. 18 months
B. 24 months
C. 30 months
D. 36 months

Spoiler

A. 18 months
$2K
Bank - $2K

One of the nice things about the loss of TDC® is that they can ask questions like this and the contestant actually has time to figure it out.

Question 4 – Bedtime Bloom
With seeds that yield an oil used in moisturizers, a biennial plant that flowers at night is known as the “evening” what?
A. Hydrangea
B. Lavender
C. Primrose
D. Geranium

Spoiler

C. Primrose
$5K
Bank - $17K

I don't know about the oil, but I have heard of the evening primrose.

Question 6 – Famous Epitaphs
What Old West figure’s tombstone read, “Murdered By a Traitor and Coward Whose Name Is Not Worth to Appear Here”?
A. Billy the Kid
B. Davy Crockett
C. Jesse James
D. Daniel Boone

Spoiler

C. Jesse James
$15K
Bank - $32,100

I'd use a lifeline here because I couldn't choose between A and C. JTQ.

Question 10 – Stephen King
In the late ‘80s, what Stephen King novel debuted as a Broadway musical and closed after only five performances?
A. Carrie
B. Misery
C. The Shining
D. Cujo

Michael thinks it’s

Spoiler

“Carrie,”

but doesn’t want to take the risk.

JTQ 2

Spoiler

A. Carrie
$500
Bank - $58,100

I'll ATA here and hope the numbers are good.

$100K
Inventor Leo Hirshfield named what candy after his nickname for his daughter Clara?
A. Smarties
B. Sweethearts
C. Kit Kat
D. Tootsie Roll

If Michael were to guess, he would go with Tootsie Roll, but he decides to walk with $59,100.

Spoiler

D. Tootsie Roll

It's a shame he didn't go for it but he had a sizeable bank and didn't want to risk it. As for me I'd be looking at the $250K question and still have one JTQ.

[Bob78164]

In Question 6, should the word in the quote be "Worthy"? --Bob

[MarleysGh0st]

Here's an article about Michael's appearance.

http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/ ... 001700.php

[Estonut]

In Question 6, should the word in the quote be "Worthy"?

Yes.

[MarleysGh0st]

Here's another article about Michael's appearance.

http://www.countytimes.com/articles/201 ... =fullstory

How he came to be on the show, he said, “was kind of a bizarre experience.” As he recounted it, ‘ast summer he was in a restaurant in Bantam “when I happened to see a show on TV,” which advertised that it was seeking future contestants. “I figured, Why not give it a shot?” he said, adding that no matter what the outcome of an audition was he’d have “a nice summer day in New York” to show for the experience.

[MarleysGh0st]

Here's another article about Michael's appearance.

http://www.ctpost.com/entertainment/art ... 044438.php

Being poised, articulate and good-looking didn't hurt Sziklai's chances of rising through the ranks of hopefuls to make it to the popular TV show. But what really clinched the deal was the 29-year-old's command of eclectic information.

If only command of trivia was what really clinched the deal.

Q: So what are you going to do with your millionaire earnings?

A: I want to put it in a safe investment. And I'm thinking about buying a kiln.