$ALE OF THE CENTURY [NBC]: Episode 2

[asja2002]

[Steve V/O_Scrabble theme bed]

Today's departing contestants will receive:



A set of Delta Dura-Steel radial tires, designed for long mileage and durability with heavy-ply construction and deep tread. From Delta.





A camping outfit. Featuring a 12' by 9' cabin tent, an outdoor kitchen that bakes, broils, steams and fries, a dual-candle lantern and four sleeping bags. Furnished by Coleman.





This 9-foot folding Porta-Bote can be taken anywhere under your arm. Folds to four inches flat, holds up to 650 pounds, virtually unsinkable. From K Enterprises, Menlo Park, California.

And all contestants will receive the Sale of the Century home game for use on the Nintendo Switch, furnished by THQ Nordic.



Plus, each contestant will receive a 24k gold Sale of the Century Stick Pin, from Germani Jewelry!



And now, Greg Palmer and the Century Round!

[palmer7]

(cheers and applause, we fade in to find me wearing Mickey Mouse ears)

Greg: Thank you, Steve. Now, you're probably wondering why I'm wearing the headgear. I figure if I wear these long enough, Bob Chapek will have to let me host The Wonderful World of Disney. We finish up the game with the Century Round. May I have 10 questions on the clock, please?



Frank: $20
James: $24
Bob: $37

[10]



(ding)


The scores, Bob at $37, James at $24, Frank at $20. Bob is just 7 correct answers away from playing for a new car. Good luck to everyone as we start the Century Round.... now!

1. What is the only country which borders the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea?
2. Sand, water, cement, and gravel are the four main ingredients of what?
3. What vegetable takes its name from the capital of Belgium?
4. What author created the character of Mike Hammer?
5. Who won an Oscar for the theme song from the movie Shaft?
6. What is the usual age for a Jewish boy to celebrate his bar mitzvah?
7. What newspaper was founded in 1889 by Charles H. Dow and Edward Jones?
8. How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?
9. What musical instrument does Jack steal from the beanstalk giant?
10. What is the center of an atom called?

(buzzcodes and answers, please)

[palmer7]

(the clock starts counting down)

1. What is the only country which borders the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea?
(buzzcode: 87)
*Bob buzzes in (45)*
Bob?
Bob: turkey
(buzzer)
Russia.


Frank: $20
James: $24
Bob: $27

[9]


2. Sand, water, cement, and gravel are the four main ingredients of what?
(buzzcode: 54)
*Bob buzzes in (47)*
Bob?
Bob: macadam
(buzzer)
Concrete.


Frank: $20
James: $24
Bob: $17

[8]




3. What vegetable takes its name from the capital of Belgium?
(buzzcode: 86)
*Frank buzzes in (65)*
Frank?
Frank: Brussel Sprouts
Correct.
(ding)


Frank: $30
James: $24
Bob: $17

[7]


4. What author created the character of Mike Hammer?
(buzzcode: 8)
*Bob buzzes in (50)*
Bob?
Bob: spillane
Yes.
(ding)


Frank: $30
James: $24
Bob: $27

[6]



5. Who won an Oscar for the theme song from the movie Shaft?
(buzzcode: 65)
*James buzzes in (75, 1st to respond)*
James?
James: Isaac Hayes
Right on.
(ding)


Frank: $30
James: $34
Bob: $27

[5]


6. What is the usual age for a Jewish boy to celebrate his bar mitzvah?
(buzzcode: 66)
*Frank buzzes in (45)*
Frank?
Frank: thirteen
Yes.
(ding)


Frank: $40
James: $34
Bob: $27

[4]



7. What newspaper was founded in 1889 by Charles H. Dow and Edward Jones?
(buzzcode: 75)
*Bob buzzes in (48)*
Bob?
Bob: wall street journal
Right you are.
(ding)


Frank: $40
James: $34
Bob: $37

[3]



8. How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?
(buzzcode: 23)
*Bob buzzes in (4)*
Bob?
Bob: 2
(buzzer)
Three.


Frank: $40
James: $34
Bob: $27

[2]



9. What musical instrument does Jack steal from the beanstalk giant?
(buzzcode: 39)
*Frank buzzes in (82)*
Frank?
Frank: harp
Right.
(ding)


Frank: $50
James: $34
Bob: $27

[1]



10. What is the center of an atom called?
(buzzcode: 97)
*Bob buzzes in (50)*
Bob?
Bob: nucleus
Correct.
(ding)


Frank: $50
James: $34
Bob: $37

[0]



(time's up)

But it's not enough as Frank is the new champion!

[WIN CUE]
[RECAP MUSIC]

Congratulations, Frank. We'll get to you in a moment. First, we must say goodbye to a number of people.

James, you're not leaving us empty handed, not by any means. A Hammacher Schlemmer gift certificate and $6,000 in cash, plus the money in front of you. $13,034.

(cheers and applause) Plus some parting gifts, the tires, the camping goods, the boat, et cetera, and our thanks for playing. Good luck to you.

Bob, the second night curse gotcha. With all the prizes you've won before and the cash in front of you, you leave us with a very respectable...

$32,064 in cash and prizes, plus some parting gifts and our thanks for playing. (cheers and applause)

Any last words from either of you?

[toetypergs]

thank you greg

[palmer7]

You're certainly welcome. And now, Frank Jones is going to join me at the Winners' Board!

(Let's Go Shopping! cue)
(cheers and applause as Frank thanks his opponents and joins me at the big doors, they open up to reveal the showroom)

(I shake hands with Frank) Frank, that was a good game, given the circumstances. You pulled it out in the end. Your thoughts on the game, sir?

[Frank]

wow can't believe it

[palmer7]

I can't believe it, either. Well, Frank, as you know, this show is constantly evolving. We've been talking it over with the network and the team, and we've decided that starting this episode, we're just going to drop 10-in-a-Row. It gets in the way of the flow of the game, and we think you shouldn't have to answer any more questions after going through the Century Round. We're just going to get to the fun part of the Winners' Board.

Now, take a look at some of these prizes you could win. Steve?

[asja2002]

[Steve Reads Prize Copy]

["Time of My Life (Instrumental)"]


Steve: (VO) A duality of contrasts.This Clash de Cartier bracelet simultaneously champions and rebels against classic forms, and balances a serious spirit with original charm.This luxury item features 18K pink gold, set with 51 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 1.51 carats. Furnished by Cartier. And this prize is worth:

["Our House (Instrumental)" by Crosby Stills Nash and Young]

Are you tired of paying hundreds of dollars for cookie-cutter furniture? Well, you're in luck, because we're giving you a house full of IKEA furniture. With your gift certificate, you can get exactly the pieces you want to make your own design style. Just a heads up, though-- you'll have to build it yourself. But that's OK, because we're throwing in $5,000 in cash to bribe your friends to do it. Together, this prize package is priced at....

From IKEA and Sale of the Century!


["Mr. Roboto" (Instrumental) by Styx]

Steve: (VO) Kick back and relax as you enter a new world of entertainment with this home theater package!

It starts off with an 82-inch Samsung 8K Ultra HD smart TV. The 8K resolution delivers highly detailed images, while the Quantum Processor  remasters content to optimize sound and picture quality.

It'll sound even better with this 5.1 home theater sound system from Bose. Small omnidirectional speakers, a wireless bass module and wireless rear surround speakers deliver an astonishing audio experience that melts luxuriously into your room. The glass-topped console has 4K pass-through and 6 HDMI inputs, plus Bluetooth and WiFi technology to wirelessly stream music any way you prefer.

Then, enjoy your favorite Blu-Rays with this Panasonic Ultra HD Blu-ray player. Reduced vibration and compatibility with Hi-Res Audio help achieve vibrant sound reproduction, while the HCX processor delivers impressive 4K detail. All three pieces are furnished by Best Buy.

And you can enjoy your favorite shows and sporting events, including $ale of the Century, with 10 years of Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu. Together, this prize package is worth...

From Best Buy, Walt Disney, and $ale of the Century.







["All Time High (Instrumental)"]

This is the massage chair that simulates a real rubdown from a live masseuse. It provides full-body stretching. Targeted aircells apply your desired level of acupressure to key healing points to manipulate and stretch muscles. Requiring only 2" of wall clearance from its upright position, it reclines to any angle up to and beyond zero gravity acupressure, delivering full-body relaxation. You may choose this prize with your Hammacher Schlemmer gift certificate. Priced at

From Hammacher Schlemmer!


["Spring" from The 4 Seasons by Vivaldi]



Invest in the future and hedge against inflation with this U.S. Treasury Zero-Coupon Bond. This 25-Year Zero Coupon U.S. Treasury Index Fund aims to achieve the yield and duration exposure inherent in a long-term U.S. Treasury fund. Furnished by Pimco Investments. At maturity this prize is worth:

[palmer7]

All right, and you can win one of those prizes, or perhaps all of them, on our Winners' Board. Up here on our board, we have five pairs of prizes, another prize, two "WIN!" spaces, and spaces that read "THE!" and "LOT!" Now, since you didn't win with a score of $100 or more, we've got $50,000 in cash instead of the car. You'll need to find the "WIN!" space first on the Winners' Board, then the money. Now, there's one other important thing. I mentioned "THE!" and "LOT!". If you can find "WIN!", "THE!", and "LOT!", in that exact order, then that's just what you'll do. You'll win all the prizes on stage, including the car and the Cash Jackpot. How much is our new and simplified Cash Jackpot worth tonight?

[asja2002]

[Cash Jackpot V/O]

Steve:Tonight's $ale of the Century Cash Jackpot stands at $1,000,000!!

[palmer7]

Greg: That's right, and it'll keep going up $100,000 a night until somebody wins it. So, good luck to you, Frank. Start picking numbers.

(start picking numbers, a few at a time, I'll give you the option to change your mind if you get a "WIN!")

[Frank]

lets see 13 sounds good because it's the highest prime number on the board.

then 11 will be my 2nd choice as it reminds me of Bobby Hurley's college days.

then for no reason whatsoever 6

[palmer7]

Sia: Let's see what's behind #13.

(she flips it over to reveal...)

(ding)

Sia: The massage chair worth $10,000.

Greg: #11 is next.

(Sia flips over #11 to reveal...)

(ding)

Sia: The home theater package.

Greg: No matches so far. #6?

(Sia flips over #6 to reveal...)

(ding)

Sia: The zero-coupon bond.

Greg: Still no matches so far. Keep picking.

[Frank]

Let's see,

the last 4 numbers of my twitter account 10 and 15

then 4

[palmer7]

#10 is next.

(Sia flips over #10 to reveal...)

(ding)
(fanfare)

You've won the massage chair! (audience cheers) Go over there and take a seat in it. Sia, what were the winning combinations tonight?

Sia: The correct combos were 5-3-1 and 14-3-1...The 50K was at "The White Album" Number 9.

Greg: So, let's total up what you've won tonight. You won the piano and the massage chair. That gives you a one-night total of...

$15,499 in prizes.

Just want to put in a quick plug for Disney+. Now, while new episodes this season will be on Peacock Free, which is NBC's streaming service, and on NBC.com, Disney+ will have all of my episodes, plus those hosted by Jim Perry from the 80s, and classic episodes from the Australian version. Plus, I'm working on a new Iron Man series, and Sia is going to be guest starring in it.

And may I just say, that I'm so proud of you for doing this, Sia? You see, she's got a terrible case of stage fright, and...

Sia: Please, stop!

Greg: All right. All right. Tomorrow night, the jackpot's going up to $1.1 million. Will somebody win it? Find out when we'll have two new challengers for Frank on $ale of the Century. Keep smiling and bye for now!

Sia: Good night!