$ALE AT EPCOT [NBC]: Episode 8 [Week 1, Day 3]

[asja2002]

Jane: Tonight on a special Instant Bargain.... body doubles, and the people who create them. Maria Shriver reports....

Maria: Tonight we are standing outside the home of a preeminent game show announcer. Who happens to work on a show for NBC called $ale of the Century. He is well noted for bringing graphics to life on a number of various projects, he decorates for parties and events, and even.....owns a cranberry bog. Now he adds another talent to his roster. Steve Anderson......body double creator.

Katie: Steve, can I have a look at Steve?

Steve: Of course, but ask yourself.... Is it really Steve?



Katie: Can't really say it is. You must have spent a fair amount to build this.... at least $100 I'd say. How much did it cost you to put such a piece together?

Steve: I worked it out that with materials, labor time and profit margin if I commissioned something like that it would be at least $500. Materials cost $150 so that’s the bare minimum it would run me.

Katie: Alright. Now, here's the next question: Why would you spend so much money on a life-size replica of yourself that looks nothing like you?

*Audience laughs*

Steve: Watch it Kate! If I paid the higher cost, I’d be getting someone who is a bit handier around a sewing machine than I.

Katie: I don't really understand...And yet you spent $150 and your own time to do this. You must really be praying for that stimulus check, huh?

Steve: What can I say? Grundy's pays me well. It was fun making it, even more fun freaking out my roommate, and at least I didn’t blow it on Keno..... And it would be a one of a kind offer on the show? Something for the contestant to remember me by. And of course, they could make one for themselves with a $15,000 gift card to Michaels.

Katie: I should have known this was going to be a shameless prize plug.... Maria?

Maria: Yes you could own a one of a kind life-size replica of none other than Steve Anderson, complete with Minnie Mouse plush, and a $15,000 gift card to Michaels. Check out their huge selection of craft supplies & Get great prices everyday. Everything you need for DIY project ideas. Shop their wide selection today. This craft showcase normally priced at

$15,190

Could be yours tonight on $ale of the Century for just...

$13

Jane?

Jane: In our next segment, Katie will ask Steve.....why do you own so many ponies? The answer will shock you

Steve: (From the booth) Interviews later, we've got a show to do.....

[palmer7]

Stone: That's right. Now, would either of you be interested in.... this? Do either of you shop at Michaels regularly?

[jman8606]

Thanks but no thanks Nick whaddya say?

[Deleted]

Thanks but no thanks (there is no Michaels in San Francisco anyway, the closest is in Colma).

[palmer7]

Stone: Something just popped up on the screen. "in the event of prize Unavailability in the winner's locality, a cash prize may be offered in Lieu of the gift card." So, in that case, Nicholas, we would offer you $15,000 in cash. And I will lower the price to $5.

Going once.... going twice....

[Deleted]

Yes and thank you to the cash prize.

[palmer7]

(Nicholas buzzes in)
(audience cheers)

And he's going to buy.


Nicholas: $40
Frank: $25
James: $45



[SALE SURPRISE]
(audience cheers even louder)

What does that sound mean?

Steve: (from booth) He's won a $ale $urprise. Check under the couch cushion, Maria.

(Maria checks under the couch cushion and discovers a bound stack of money)

Maria: It's $5,000 in cash! (audience cheers loudly)

Stone: So that means, Nicholas, you've won $20,000 in cash and whatever that life-size replica is. All for the value of a question. Well done.

[BRAIN DRAIN]

And you can easily pick up as much as $25 more with the Brain Drain. The more clues I give you, the less the question is worth.


[$25][$15][$10][$5]
[*****************]


Looking for a famous GROUP.

For $25: I am a band that enjoyed various success through the years but found biggest fame in the 80s. I was founded in 1977 by a producer becoming one of hottest acts in that period.

(New clues in about four hours, just post on the thread)

[jman8606]

Def Leppard?

[palmer7]

(buzzer)

Stone: That is incorrect. No money lost, but you are out for the rest of the question. (new clues in 4 hours, unless somebody else wants to buzz in)

[palmer7]


[$25][$15][$10][$5]
[     ************]


For $15: While the number of singers in the group has varied over time, the reason for leaving the group was typically “ageing out” making us always a boy band.

(new clue in the morning)

[palmer7]


[$25][$15][$10][$5]
[          *******]


For $10: We were tasked by Albert Hammond to sing the chorus for the Latin American version of “We are the World” entitled “Cantare Cantaras”.

(new clues in 4 hours)

[Deleted]

Menudo?

[palmer7]

(ding)
(audience cheers)

That's right, and you pick up $10.


Nicholas: $50
Frank: $25
James: $45



And with that Brain Drain, Nicholas now has a $5 lead over James. Back to these questions for $5.

1. What late-70s sitcom had a special episode that dealt with the dangers of festival seating?
2. The Grammy Awards are depicted by what gold plated musical object?
3. What does a lepidopterist study or collect?

(buzzcodes and answers via PM, please)

[palmer7]

1. What late-70s sitcom had a special episode that dealt with the dangers of festival seating?
(buzzcode: 3)
*Nicholas buzzes in (54)*
Nicholas?
Nicholas: WKRP in Cincinnati
Exactly right. Nicholas extends his lead.
(ding)


Nicholas: $55
Frank: $25
James: $45


2. The Grammy Awards are depicted by what gold plated musical object?
(buzzcode: 77)
*Nicholas buzzes in (72)*
Nicholas again.
Nicholas: A gilded gramophone
Correct. Up to $60.
(ding)


Nicholas: $60
Frank: $25
James: $45



3. What does a lepidopterist study or collect?
(buzzcode: 29)
*Nicholas buzzes in (25)*
Nicholas once again.
Nicholas: Butterflies and moths
Right again.
(ding)


Nicholas: $65
Frank: $25
James: $45



[FAME GAME]

Once again, it's time for the Fame Game. We're adding a $15 Money Card, so James, you can still come within striking distance. Looking for a famous THING.

(whoosh as the puzzle board appears on screen)



[_____________] [_____________] [_____________]

[_____________] [_____________] [_____________]

[THING]


(buzzcodes and # of clues via PM, please)

[palmer7]

Ready? Go.



[__REUSABLE___] [_____________] [_____________]

[_____________] [_____________] [_____________]

[THING]


(beep)
Reusable.



[__REUSABLE___] [___WRITING___] [_____________]

[_____________] [_____________] [_____________]

[THING]


(beep)
Writing.
*Frank buzzes in (2 clues, 65)*
Frank, your guess.