Game 61:  $2,000,000 Jackpot

CURRENTLY:
Lindsay:  Has $80,000; $10,000 in pocket
Derwin:  Has $40,000
Doug:  Has $40,000
John:  Has $40,000

The $500,000 category is:  Magazines
Does Derwin want to keep the cash, or does he feel the need for Greed?
They're going - no doubt!

And the Terminator is about to make its choice...and it's chosen John!  
He's going to take the $10,000 and challenge Doug!

Terminator Question:
What is the legal minimum drinking age for alcoholic beverages in all 50 states?  Doug rings in:  "21."  And he's right!

Lindsay:  Playing for $200,000; $10,000 in pocket
Doug:  Playing for $200,000
Derwin:  Playing for $100,000
John:  OUT with $10,000

For $500,000:
Which four of these musical acts have appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone the most number of times?

They use their freebie to eliminate Elton John.

Is Bruce Springsteen correct?  Yes! (10)
Is Madonna correct?  Yes! (9)
Is Bob Dylan correct?   Yes! (12)

Chuck's got $50,000 this time...and he would love to give it to Derwin and his team if they're not sure.  And he's not sure.  So after some debate, he keeps the cash.

If he had the chance to change it, what would he do?  He'd change it to Janet Jackson.  And he would've been wrong TWICE.  The right answer:  R.E.M.

TOTAL WINNINGS FOR GAME 61:
Lindsay:  $26,667
Derwin: $16,667
Doug:  $16,667
John:  $10,000

Game 62 : $2,000,000 Jackpot

Contestants:
John Fusco - Central Islip, NY - Radio Board Engineer
Paul Samuels - Winnetka, IL - Attorney
Sharon Edelson - Miami, FL - Antique Dealer
Michael Hensley - Jacksonville, FL - Physician
Tony Salazar - Orange, CA - Security
Jini Cicero - Chicago, IL - Fitness Trainer

Qualifying Question:  How many sheets are in a regular-size box of Puffs facial tissue?  Answer: 136.

Jini is a chocoholic and says that gives her some job security.  $25,000 would give her team some Greed security, so let's see:

For $25,000 - What nickname is often used to describe Wednesday?
Is it...(Hump, Jump, Slump, or Doris) Day?
Jini says Hump Day, Sharon accepts it, and they're right for $25,000!

Tony got married in Vegas, so if he wins some cash, he'd like to renew his marriage vows.  Here's his chance with this $50,000 question:

For $50,000 - What is Olestra?
Is it...A Greek goddess, A gasoline additive, A Spanish dance, or A fat substitute?
Tony says Fat Substitute, Sharon accepts it, and they're right for $50,000!

Paul was a part of building the world's largest yo-yo, but it didn't work properly.  He could re-create the moment with his part of the money from this $75,000 question:

For $75,000 - Which of the following is usually NOT a weekly magazine?
Is it...U.S. News & World Report, People, TV Guide, Sports Illustrated, or Rolling Stone?
Paul says Rolling Stone, Sharon accepts it, and they're right for $75,000!

John wants his own radio show...it would be called "What's All the Fuss About?"  I'll tell you what the fuss is about -- it's about this $100,000 question:

For $100,000 -  Before Madonna, who sang the original "American Pie"?
Is it...Glen Campbell, Neil Diamond, James Taylor, Arlo Guthrie, or Don McLean?
John says Don McLean, Sharon accepts it, and they've got $100,000!

The $200,000 category is:  Dr. Seuss
Does Sharon want to keep the cash, or does she feel the need for Greed?
She's got the need!  They're moving on!

And the Terminator is about to make its choice...and it's chosen Paul!  
He's going to take the $10,000 and challenge John!

Terminator Question:
What company created the Playstation video game system?  Paul rings in and says "Sony."  He's right, so he stays in the game!

Paul:  Playing for $80,000; $10,000 in pocket
Sharon:  Playing for $40,000
Tony:  Playing for $40,000
Jini:  Playing for $40,000
John:  OUT

For $200,000:
Which four characters were created by Dr. Seuss?

They save the freebie.

Is Yertle the Turtle correct?  Yes!
Is Horton the Elephant correct?  Yes!
Is Marvin K. Mooney correct?   Yes!

Chuck's got $20,000...and he would love to give it to Sharon and her team if they're not sure.  She doesn't want the cash though, so they're going on!

Is The Lorax correct?  YES!! They've got $200,000!

The $500,000 category is:  Popular Pooches
Does Sharon want to keep the cash, or does she feel the need for Greed?
Jini wants to stay, but Sharon wants to go!

And the Terminator is about to make its choice...and it's chosen Tony!  
He's going to take the $10,000 and challenge Paul!

Terminator Question:
In 1977, what historic train made its final journey from Paris to...?  Tony rings in:  "Orient Express."  And he's right!

Tony:  Playing for $300,000; $10,000 in pocket
Sharon:  Playing for $100,000
Jini:  Playing for $100,000
Paul:  OUT with $10,000
John:  OUT

For $500,000:
Which were the top four dog breeds registered with the American Kennel Club in 1999?

They use their freebie to eliminate Beavis.

Is German Shepherds correct?  Yes!
Is Golden Retrievers correct?  Yes!
Is Labrador Retrievers correct?   Yes!

Chuck's got $50,000 this time...and he would love to give it to Sharon and her team if they're not sure.  She doesn't want the cash though, so they're going on!

Is Poodles correct?  NO!   It was Dachshunds!

TOTAL WINNINGS FOR GAME 62:
Tony:  $10,000
Paul:  $10,000

Game 63 : $2,000,000 Jackpot

Contestants:
Ilya Brook - New York, NY - Management Consultant
David Perry - Los Angeles, CA - Retail Manager
Karen Green - Saint Louis, MO - Physical Therapist
Dan Costa - Tampa, FL - Writer
Wendy Resen - Manhattan Beach, CA - Marketing Consultant
Leon Rothenberg - Albany, NY - Grad Student

Qualifying Question:  In how many countries does the TV series "Baywatch" air currently?  Answer: 148.

David is a cook - he'd like to become a chef.  It's expensive, though.  Even this $25,000 question won't be enough, but he'll take it anyway:

For $25,000 -  Which organization is quite literally "for the birds"?
Is it...Audubon Society, Kiwanis Club, AAA, or Diners Club?
David says Audubon Society, Ilya accepts it, and they're right for $25,000!

Karen loves to travel - but it took her 28 hours to get from Saint Louis to Los Angeles.  She won't have that nightmare again if she can charter a plane home with this $50,000 question:

For $50,000 -  Which country does NOT have a Disney theme park?
Is it...Japan, U.S., France, or Brazil?
Karen says Brazil, Ilya accepts it, and they're right for $50,000!

Wendy had her picture taken just this year with her preschool class.  Well, it was her 3-year-old's preschool class, but she still was in the picture!  Here's the $75,000 question:

For $75,000 -  For over 30 years, JanSport has been making what?
Is it...High nutrient drinks, Backpacks, Basketballs, Inline skates, or Athletic bras?
Wendy says Backpacks, Ilya accepts it, and they're right for $75,000!

Dan did a feature for a baby items website on the guys' perspective.  He's now an expert.  Sadly, this $100,000 question isn't in his field of expertise:

For $100,000 - "Drivers Wanted" is the current ad campaign for which European automaker?
Is it...Honda, Saab, VW, Toyota, or Rolls-Royce?
Dan says Volkswagen, Ilya accepts it, and Dan didn't need to be an expert - they've got $100,000!

The $200,000 category is:  Movie Mobsters
Does Ilya want to keep the cash, or does he feel the need for Greed?
He's got the need!  They're moving on!

And the Terminator is about to make its choice...and it's chosen Dan!  
He's going to take the $10,000 and challenge David!

Terminator Question:
On February 26, 2000, what cable TV network played its one millionth music video?  David rings in and says "MTV."  He's right!

David:  Playing for $80,000
Ilya:  Playing for $40,000
Wendy:  Playing for $40,000
Karen:  Playing for $40,000
Dan:  OUT with $10,000

For $200,000:
In the Godfather movies, which four of these members of the Corleone family are related by blood?

The freebie eliminates Danny.

Is Fredo correct?  Yes!
Is Michael correct?  Yes!
Is Connie correct?   Yes!

Chuck's got $20,000...and he would love to give it to Ilya and his team if they're not sure.  He doesn't want the cash though, so they're going on!

Is Vito correct?  YES!! They've got $200,000!

The $500,000 category is:  Famous Food
Does Ilya want to keep the cash, or does he feel the need for Greed?
He wants to go, but he doesn't want to get mugged in the parking lot by his three teammates, who ALL want to stop!  So we're done.

TOTAL WINNINGS FOR GAME 63:
David:  $80,000
Ilya:  $40,000
Wendy:  $40,000
Karen:  $40,000
Dan:  $10,000

Game 64 : $2,000,000 Jackpot

Contestants:
Scott Cleeman - Van Nuys, CA - Territory Manager
Monique Prew - Brentwood, CA - Software Engineer
Bryan Moore - Jacksboro, TX - Office Manager
Kim Anthony - SF - Special Events Manager
Ron Cupenger - Columbus, OH - Sales Rep
Julian Vasquez - La Habra, CA - Marketing Specialist

Qualifying Question:  How many days did it take to build the Empire State Building?  Answer: 410.

Ron is the Imelda Marcos of Ohio.  He's got over 80 pair of shoes.  But no high heels.  Bet he's thinking about how many shoes $25,000 could buy:

For $25,000 -  In the 1970's, what would you do with an 8-track tape?
Is it...Measure floor space, Wrap a package, Listen to music, or Assemble model train sets?
Ron says Listen to music, Monique accepts it, and they're right for $25,000!

Julian is happy to be here!  He was in the Marines as a flyer...here's his question:

For $50,000 - What type of toy is the classic Radio Flyer?
Is it...Rubber ball, Airplane, Wagon, or Walkie-Talkie?
Julian rapidly says Airplane, Monique thinks it's a wagon, but since Julian seemed so confident, she accepts it.  Too bad she didn't go with her hunch.  She was right.

AND WE'RE OUT OF TIME!!  Tune in for the next edition of Greed next Friday, April 21st at 9/8C, and we'll have a new team!

LAST UPDATED: APRIL 14, 2000