$ALE OF THE CENTURY [NBC]: Episode 4

[asja2002]

[Buzzword]

Vanna (muttering to herself) Oooooh boy. I should have guest hosted on the Ellen Show.

*v/o to follow*

Steve: If one of our players finishes the game with at least $100, They could win the ultimate statement in luxury sportscars...this 2020 Mercedes Benz AMG GT Roadster. The 550 HP 4 Liter engine is controlled by a 7-speed Transmission,allowing it to go from 0 to 60 in just 3.6 seconds.Included are all the standard features plus a convertible top, GT-C performance package,4 years of Mercedes-Benz Premier Service and a diamond-studded Mercedes-Benz Keychain from Germani Jewelry. Furnished by Premier Motor Group. This stunning vehicle showcase , including $20,000 in cash for on-road costs...is priced at:

Once again, here's Greg Palmer with more of $ale of the Century...I'm pushing my luck here


(Gets hit in the face with a pie, Vanna smiling brightly) 'Got him!

[palmer7]

Greg: As you can see, Vanna's decided to demote herself from murder one to pieing. Thank God.


Danny: $15
James: $30
Ben: $20


As you can see, we've fallen into the same rut we have been as of late. James at $30, Ben at $20, Danny at $15. Plenty of money to be made, and plenty of pies to be thrown, I suspect. Back with these questions for $5.

1. What "Man in Black" had a hit with "Ring of Fire"?
2. What does the actual Ring of Fire surround?
3. In which hand is the Statue of Liberty holding a torch?
4. What mountain, the tallest point in France, shares its name with the original voice of Bugs Bunny?
5. Audio question. Listen to this piece of music and name its game show-creating composer.

("Samba De La Noche")

(buzzcodes and answers, please)

[palmer7]

1. What "Man in Black" had a hit with "Ring of Fire"?
(buzzcode: 9)
*Danny buzzes in (1)*
Danny?
Danny: Paul Bunyan
(buzzer)

You know, Danny, you'd be a great panelist on It Pays to Be Ignorant. (audience reacts) Johnny Cash.


Danny: $10
James: $30
Ben: $20


2. What does the actual Ring of Fire surround?
(buzzcode: 4)
*James buzzes in (24)*
James?
James: Pacific Ocean
Yes, that's right.
(ding)


Danny: $10
James: $35
Ben: $20



3. In which hand is the Statue of Liberty holding a torch?
(buzzcode: 31)
*Danny buzzes in (32)*
Danny?
Danny: Right
Yes.
(ding)
(audience cheers)


Danny: $15
James: $35
Ben: $20


Don't get too excited, folks. He had a 50-50 chance of getting it.

4. What mountain, the tallest point in France, shares its name with the original voice of Bugs Bunny?
(buzzcode: 44)
*Ben buzzes in (58)*
Ben?
Ben: Mount Blanc
That's right.
(ding)


Danny: $15
James: $35
Ben: $25


5. Audio question. Listen to this piece of music and name its game show-creating composer.

("Samba De La Noche")


(buzzcode: 51)
*Ben buzzes in (58)*
Ben?
Ben: Merv Griffin
Is he right, Vanna?
Vanna: He certainly is.
(ding)


Danny: $15
James: $35
Ben: $30



[INSTANT BARGAIN]


Well, it's time for another Instant Bargain. James, we come back to you. You've got a $5 lead over Ben, and... what have we here, Vanna?

[asja2002]

Vanna: Before I continue...Steve?

Steve: Yes Vanna...

Vanna: That's Ms White to you. *Ooohs from the audience*

Steve: Yes......Ms. White...

Vanna: Can I be absolutely certain that the prize I'm about to offer is not a shill of my career?

Steve: Ummm....It isn't a direct shill...

Vanna: There's no hope for this guy. Anyway...

[asja2002]

["Shavings"]

Vanna: Trying to sneak one past me, huh? Well James, once I am done dealing with this psychopath of a game show announcer and music director, and Stan you can't tell me that Steve-O put you up to this... I like to relax, and there is no better way to lounge than on this sofa!

The Shaker sofa is part of the Primal collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa.This contemporary bespoke sofa was inspired by the abundance of weaving in South Africa, we asked ourselves how we could use it as a technique to create a modern sofa that when view still has a strong African identity but in modern and unique way. The base is a combination of hand turned solid walnut uprights and a walnut veneer base, the turned "needles" are then woven with a black synthetic rope to create the beautiful back mesh. This sofa deserves a central position in a room as the back is best viewed 3 dimensionally. The puffy comfortable back and seat cushions are upholstered in leather, the back cushion have a timber toggle attached to fix them to the woven rope. It's yours with a gift voucher from 1stdibs.com. I should start shopping there.

And what's more you can take up...my favorite ...hobby.....crocheting... COME ON!!!!


Greg: (Trying to console Vanna) I understand how you feel. That guy in the booth is trying to do his best at replicating your show's famed announcer because ...well.... He missed his calling at Love Connection. Steve, enough of this charade....Can we please make a concerted effort to not totally ham up the prize plugs?


Steve: Only if we can make it through this plug, trust me it's worth your while...


Vanna...Well okay. James, you will also receive a $2,500 voucher from Lion Brands Yarn. With many colors and styles of yarn to choose from, including the Vanna's Choice line, you will find this hobby is well worth the time to learn. Plus, a portion of all the sales of my yarn go to St. Jude's Research Hospital, and I'm proud to say that over $1,000,000 in donations have gone to St. Jude over the years from this. This prize package is normally priced at 

But they can be yours tonight on $ale of the Century for only....

[palmer7]

Well, James, we've got here a sofa and $2,500 in Vanna's yarn. Did you know there were and are many famous male celebrities who crochet? It's true. There's George Lucas, Ryan Gosling, Oliver Proudlock... whoever he is.... Prince Charles, Ashton Kutcher, Frank Sinatra, Kurt Cobain... the list goes on and on. And Frank Sinatra, he's the ultimate in cool. And Snoopy, I think he did it, too. You want to be like Snoopy and Frank Sinatra, right?

[jman8606]

Well i am not dexterous by any means and it won't allow me to crochet. However, I will give it to someone else and let them take it up as a hobby.

[palmer7]

Does that mean you're going to buy for $10? Or do you want me to make a deal?

[jman8606]

Well, I like the fact that proceeds go to St. Jude so I will buy for $10

[palmer7]

*James buzzes in*

He's going to buy!


Danny: $15
James: $25
Ben: $30


(I walk back to my lectern) I don't believe this. We take the $10 off your score, and you are in second place. Ben has the lead by $5. You know what, I am making an executive decision. Ring the $ale $urprise bell, please.

[SALE SURPRISE]
(audience cheers)

Have an extra $2,500 cash on me. (audience cheers louder) That makes it $10,000 in cash and prizes for $10. We owe you at least that much.

For the rest of you potential contestants at home, don't get the wrong idea. I will not be exploited.

[Standing by for a Brain Drain puzzle.]

[palmer7]

[BRAIN DRAIN]

And since we forgot to do it before the Instant Bargain, we're having the Brain Drain now. I'm going to be reading clues that lead to a person, place, or thing. Get it right on the first set of clues, it's worth $25. But the more clues I reveal, the less the question is worth. Buzz in and give me a correct answer, you get the value of the question. Buzz in and give me a wrong answer, you don't lose any money, but you're locked out. Audience at home, see if you can beat our players to the answer. Looking for a famous PERSON.


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[$25][   ][   ][  ]


For $25: I was born in Providence, Rhode Island and would attend college in Massachusetts, seeking a career in journalism. I would get a break at a local television station before I got my chance on the national airwaves.

(players, don't PM me an answer and buzzcode, just buzz in on the thread and tell me the answer; new clues in about 4 hours)

[jman8606]

Buzz

[palmer7]

James?

[jman8606]

John McLaughlin?

[palmer7]

(buzzer)

Good guess, but wrong. Lucky for you, no money is lost. It's between Danny and Ben. Now, down to $15.


[     ************]
[   ][$15][   ][  ]


For $15: I would get that chance in the Mid 1980s, being a reporter on the CBS network, soon after I would be allowed to work part-time following the birth of my first child.

(buzz in and give me the answer, new clues in about 4 hours)