$ALE OF THE CENTURY [NBC]: Episode 4

[palmer7]

All right. Good luck to you.

Next, James Greek. Hiya, James. Your hobbies include pretty girls. Unfortunately for you, all mine are off-limits, especially Vanna.

Vanna: My heart belongs to Daddy, but my soul and likeness belong to Sony.

Greg: Right you are. So, whaddya like in a woman?

[jman8606]

I have a long list and I am not worried about women right now. Right now, I am worried about getting an idea for a docuseries about High school.football in Georgia called Winnersville. ESPN are you listening?

[palmer7]

More like ESPN+, are you listening? James, this is NBC. Although, to be fair, we are on Disney+ and Hulu, too.

So, do you have an agent?

[jman8606]

Nope I do not

[palmer7]

Well, maybe you can earn enough to get one here. Good luck to you.

Finally, our youngest contestant, Danny Margolis. I understand one of your favorite subjects is P.E. What did they have you do this year?

[gameshowfandanny]

Pickleball, fitness, basketball, and volleyball.

[palmer7]

Pickleball?

Vanna: What's that?

[gameshowfandanny]

It's like tennis, except we use paddles instead of rackets.

[palmer7]

Then why didn't your coach just teach you how to play tennis?

[gameshowfandanny]

I don't know.

[palmer7]

He doesn't know! Well, maybe your coach can figure it out this fall. Good luck to you. Vanna, if you'd do the honors, please?

Vanna: Oh, of course. Let's give everyone $20.

(the board initializes)


Danny: $20
James: $20
Ben: $20


Vanna: And I'll see you later. Good luck (she walks off)

Greg: OK then. It's Thursday night, three new players. Maybe we'll have somebody else win the Lot. Wouldn't that be exciting? (I break open the seal on the question cards) Round 1.

1. For what crime was Al Capone finally sent to prison for in 1931?
2. What is traditionally the main fruit ingredient in a guacamole?
3. What author created Narnia?
4. What TV science guy wore a red polka-dot bow tie on the box of his "Way Cool Game of Science" CD-ROM?
5. What river flows into the Pacific Ocean between Oregon and Washington?

(buzzcodes and answers, please)

[palmer7]

(waiting for Ben)

[palmer7]

1. For what crime was Al Capone finally sent to prison for in 1931?
(buzzcode: 61)
*Ben buzzes in (54)*
Ben?
Ben: Don't Know
(buzzer)
Tax evasion.


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


2. What is traditionally the main fruit ingredient in a guacamole?
(buzzcode: 2)
*James buzzes in (14)*
James?
James: Avocado
That's right. Or to be more specific...

Voice from Nowhere: (singing) Avocados from Mexico

Greg: Who are getting promotional consideration in exchange for that question.

(ding)


Danny: $20
James: $25
Ben: $15



3. What author created Narnia?
(buzzcode: 52)
*Ben buzzes in (54)*
Ben?
Ben: CS Lewis
That's correct.
(ding)


Danny: $20
James: $25
Ben: $20



4. What TV science guy wore a red polka-dot bow tie on the box of his "Way Cool Game of Science" CD-ROM?
(buzzcode: 93)
*Ben buzzes in (54)*
Ben?
Ben: Bill Nye
Right you are.
(ding)


Danny: $20
James: $25
Ben: $25


5. What river flows into the Pacific Ocean between Oregon and Washington?
(buzzcode: 71)
*Ben buzzes in (54)*
Ben?
Ben: Oregon River
(buzzer)
You would think that, but no. The Columbia.


Danny: $20
James: $25
Ben: $20


[INSTANT BARGAIN]

Instant Bargain, player in the lead can buy bargain merchandise. James, you've got $25 to spend, a $5 lead, and this from Vanna.


(some random Disney Channel stars jump up and down on this trampoline)

Vanna: I feel so out of place doing this. James, you can bounce around on this bungee-trampoline that provides the same bounce as standard units but without exposing jumpers to the hazard of metal coils. It uses 136 bungee connections instead of springs and has a unique bowl-shape that keeps users from jumping too close to the edge. Its metal frame keeps the trampoline secure while its flat surface is cushioned with soft PVC padding. The trampoline is weather resistant and has anti-slip rubber grips on the bottom of the frame. Furnished by Hammacher Schlemmer. It's normally priced at...

But tonight on $ale of the Century, it's yours for only....

(cheers and applause, I join Vanna and the Disney Channel stars)

Greg: Well, what do you know? It's the Wrather kids from Coop & Cami Ask the World. (they wave to the audience) Now, kids, would you please step aside? I'll show you how it's done. (I get inside the trampoline and start bouncing around, audience reacts)

Now, James.... you've got a $5 lead. Could you use this... trampoline in your.... backyard?

[jman8606]

Sure to blow of some steam. I also have two little cousins who.could use it.

[palmer7]

(I try a backflip and fail miserably) You try doing this in a suit. James, you've got a $5 lead. I'll throw in $1,800 cash. That's $5,000 in cash and prizes for $5. Going once... (bounce) Going twice...