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Transcript 11/19/2008 DeSilva Family

#1 Post by BBTranscriptTeam » Wed Nov 19, 2008 2:24 pm

Family Week

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

$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%
"That's what we were thinking"
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.
They talk quickly and then ask for Double Dip (at :08 )
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)
They left with $1000.

Commercial break

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Re: Transcript 11/19/2008 DeSilva Family

#2 Post by sunflower » Wed Nov 19, 2008 2:58 pm

Wow way to blow it for them!!!

I thought everyone knew that...

Sha la la la...

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#3 Post by Snaxx » Wed Nov 19, 2008 4:05 pm

It was reported in another thread that Alan Thicke disappeared after this episode and was replaced by Ken Jennings. If this kind of thing were to happen to me (say I miss a $8000 Yankees or IRS question), I'd quietly make my way out the back door too. Come to think of it, if Ken were my backup, I'd just give the floor to Ken at the start.

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#4 Post by NellyLunatic1980 » Wed Nov 19, 2008 6:13 pm

BBTranscriptTeam wrote:The DeSilva Family
Clifton Park, NY
This is a few miles north of the Albany-Schenectady area, so they're not WEs®.
BBTranscriptTeam wrote: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
First nine look good.
BBTranscriptTeam wrote:$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
E. Executioners

$8K: It's either Julianne Moore or Cameron Diaz. I will ATA as well.

$16K: After Alan Thicke missed this easy TV question, I sure hope he got replaced by KenJen.

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#5 Post by frogman042 » Wed Nov 19, 2008 6:40 pm

$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
If a 'Hilarious Ziggy cartoon' ever appears - I would save it, along with the headline regarding the freezing over of Hades.

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#6 Post by clem21 » Wed Nov 19, 2008 7:22 pm

See, if they had watched Uncle Ned say "I hit Alex!!" on Nick at Nite they'd never have needed ATE.
Ergo, watching television is good and beneficial.
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#7 Post by MarleysGh0st » Wed Nov 19, 2008 7:34 pm

BBTranscriptTeam wrote:They are the "Three Blond Moms" as Bree just had a daughter Ella so Betty is now a great-grandma.
Three generations in the Hot Seats and they can still use the new baby hook!
BBTranscriptTeam wrote:$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.
Alan Thicke is their expert and they just happen to have a TV question with his show as one of the distractors? Some would be suspicious of this "coincidence".

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#8 Post by earendel » Thu Nov 20, 2008 7:15 am

BBTranscriptTeam wrote:$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]
Too bad "D" wasn't "G-string". :D
BBTranscriptTeam wrote:$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%
"That's what we were thinking"
Spoiler
C. Julianne Moore (:16)
She still has freckles; it's part of her beauty, IMO.
BBTranscriptTeam wrote:$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.
They talk quickly and then ask for Double Dip (at :08 )
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 did not think it was Family Ties so we're gonna say D, 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)
Without TDC® the "fifth lifeline" (audience response) might have saved them. As soon as they went for the Double Dip I figured they were gone since Thicke had ruled out the correct answer, and, since they had no idea, they'd be (mis)guided by his statement. A shame because they were doing quite well.
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Re: Transcript 11/19/2008 DeSilva Family

#9 Post by MarleysGh0st » Thu Nov 20, 2008 8:56 am

Here's an article about this family's appearance.

http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story. ... egory=ARTS

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