GREED 
 


THE RECAP

July 14, 2000

July 14, 2000

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Before we begin with tonight's Greed summary, allow me to say a few words.  As we all already know, this is the final scheduled episode of Greed.  This is a sad day for me...as I've pointed out, not only was this site created because of Greed, it was the very first (and in my opinion, best) Greed fan site on the internet.  With tonight's episode, a big part of my life during the past nine months ends.  Doing these summaries each week, and getting feedback on them from fans, contestants, and even staff members has made it enjoyable and even occasionally exciting to be a part of this.  If this is the absolute end of Greed...I will miss it greatly.  Yes, it is "just" a TV show...but it is THE TV show that propelled this site into the top echelon of game show cyberspace.  And thank you to all you viewers for your support over the past nine months.  Tonight, as the Greed portion of this page becomes a historical document, let's not only recap tonight's episode, but look back at some of this show's greatest moments, interspersed throughout the night's recap.

Game 99:  $2,000,000 Jackpot

The captain of this team:  Josh Waller - Paso Robles, CA - Writer/Poet

In the $25,000 seat:  Stonegarden Grindlife - West Lafayette, IN - Political Organizer
Which is an onion, a triangle, and a pair of shorts?
Is it...Bermuda, Barbados, Bahamas, or Dominican Republic?
Answer:  Bermuda - CORRECT for $25,000

In the $50,000 seat:  Macie Davidson - Arlington, TX - Personal Shopper
What actress had a past-life relationship with Charlemagne?
Is it...Demi Moore, Kim Basinger, Shirley MacLaine, or Cher?
Answer:  Cher
Rejected for:  Shirley MacLaine - CORRECT for $50,000

In the $75,000 seat:  Christopher Fuller - Edina, MN - Writer
Which does NOT primarily cover the subject of music?
Is it...Spin, Hit Parader, Rolling Stone, Wired, or Down Beat?
Answer:  Wired - CORRECT for $75,000

In the $100,000 seat:  Linda Creager - Chicago, IL - Attorney
The average man does what 79 times a year?
Is it...Shines his shoes, Shaves, Has Sex, Washes his car, Has a cup of coffee?
Answer:  Has Sex
Rejected for:  Washes his car - WRONG.  Correct answer:  Has Sex


CLASSIC GREED WINNING QUESTION:
Game 76 - SUPER GREED - May 12, 2000

The captain of this team:  Phyllis Harris - Las Vegas, NV - Homemaker
In the $100,000 seat:  Lauren Griswold - Charlottesville, VA - Law Student
In the $50,000 seat:  David Juliano - Las Vegas, NV - Dice Dealer

For $2,000,000:
Which four happened in the '90s?

  Berlin Wall falls Jerry Garcia dies Lauren's choice
  Original Nintendo system introduced in the United States Exxon Valdez disaster  
David's 1st choice Clarence Thomas appointed to U.S. Supreme Court Michael Jackson weds Lisa Marie Presley Phyllis' choice
David's 2nd choice Johnny Carson does his last Tonight show New Coke is introduced  

Is Garcia correct?  Yes!
Is Jackson/Lisa Marie correct?  Yes!
Is Johnny Carson correct?   Yes!

No keys this time.  Those cars are already spoken for.  So Chuck's got a sickening amount of cash:  $150,000 for each player!  They get to decide individually whether to go on - and they lock in their decisions after MUCH thought.

Is David going?  YES!
Is Lauren going?  YES!
Is Phyllis going?  YES!

So let's find out...for $2,000,000:

Is Clarence Thomas correct?  YES!! And they've got $2,000,000!!!


Game 100:  $2,000,000 Jackpot

The captain of this team:  Dea Lawrence - Newington, CT - Sales/Mktg Director

In the $25,000 seat:  Brock Cowen - Albany, NY - Writer
What is Scotchgard?
Is it...British Military police, Fabric protector, Hangover medicine, or Bagpipe carrying case?
Answer:  Fabric Protector - CORRECT for $25,000

In the $50,000 seat:  Tony Syracusa - Pasadena, CA - Radio Ad Manager
Which specializes in kitchen and bathroom plumbing fixtures?
Is it...Price Pfister, Price-Waterhouse, Fisher-Price, or Priceline.com?
Answer:  Price Pfister - CORRECT for $50,000

In the $75,000 seat:  Tyree Larue - Los Angeles, CA - Musician
Which is a powerful force to be reckoned with?
Is it...Two-ton Turkey, 800-pound gorilla, Fifty-foot ferret, Nine-inch nail, Six-eyed snake?
Answer:  800-pound gorilla - CORRECT for $75,000

In the $100,000 seat:  Karin Fussy - Bakersfield, CA - Real Estate
Which of the following punctuates the name "Yahoo"?
Which is it...?   ! # * : +
Answer:  ! - WRONG for $100,000

The $200,000 category is:  Comic Book Favorites
Dea says they're going!

The Terminator chooses the captain Brock, who challenges Karin!

Terminator Question:
What beverage was popularized in the US by Sir Thomas Lipton?  Brock rings in:  "Ice Tea."  He's...well, partially right!  It's actually just "tea."  And he's out.

Karin:  Playing for $80,000
Dea:  Playing for $40,000
Tyree:  Playing for $40,000
Tony:  Playing for $40,000
Brock:  OUT with $10,000

For $200,000:
Which four characters are found in Archie comics?

Freebie is saved.

Dea's 2nd choice Dithers Moose Tony's choice
  Mr. Lodge Ms. Grundy Dea's 1st choice
Karin's choice Sluggo Mr. Weatherbee Tyree's choice

Is Moose correct?  Yes!
Is Mr. Weatherbee correct?  Yes!
Is Ms. Grundy correct?   Yes!

Chuck's got $20,000...does Dea want it, or does she think Dithers is right?  She's risking it!

So for $200,000...is it Dithers?  NO!  It was Mr. Lodge!

Brock takes home his $10,000.


CLASSIC GREED LOSING QUESTIONS:
November 18, 1999 - Game 5

The captain and only remaining player:  Dan Avila - Los Angeles, CA - Greed "legend"

For $2,200,000:
According to Yale University, which four of these smells are the most recognizable?

  Baby Powder Peanut Butter Dan's 2nd choice
  Moth Balls Tuna Dan's 1st choice
Dan's 3rd choice Coffee Dry Cat Food  
  Chocolate Cinnamon  
Dan's 4th choice Vicks Vaporub    

Is Peanut Butter correct?  Yes!
Is Coffee correct?  Yes!
Is Vicks Vaporub correct?   Yes!
Is Tuna correct?  NO!  The answer was chocolate!

TV Greed - Game 3

The captain of this team:  Darrell Kirton - Brooklyn, NY - Financial Writer

In the $25,000 seat:  Dennis Bailey - Grosse Pointe, MI - Author
Which show did NOT feature Chuck Woolery as a regular host?
Is it...Love Connection, Scrabble, Wheel of Fortune, or Singled Out?
Dennis says Wheel of Fortune, Darrell accepts it, and they're absolutely WRONG!!  Of COURSE it was Singled Out!  


Game 101 : $2,000,000 Jackpot

The captain of this team:  Garth Arrevilo - Rockford, IL - USAF

In the $25,000 seat:  Lucy Mendoza - Los Angeles, CA - Attorney
What is a medicine ball?
Is it...A large vitamin pill, The symbol for Bayer, A piece of gym equipment, or The AMA annual dance?
Answer:  A large vitamin pill 
Rejected for:  A piece of gym equipment - CORRECT for $25,000

In the $50,000 seat:  George Moore - Covina, CA - Radio News Anchor
Vermont leads the country in production of what?
Is it...Wine, Baseball gloves, Hot dogs, or Maple Syrup?
Answer:  Maple syrup - CORRECT for $50,000

In the $75,000 seat:  Scott Eisenstein - Staten Island, NY - PR Director
Which is NOT a color in the rainbow?
Is it...Yellow, Violet, Indigo, Pink, or Orange?
Answer:  Pink - CORRECT for $75,000  (ROY G BIV)

In the $100,000 seat:  Stef Bechtold - Spokane, WA - Pathology Assistant
Who uses the slogan:  "Where do you want to go today"?
Is it...United Airlines, Hertz, Sprint, Microsoft, or Amtrak?
Answer:  Microsoft - CORRECT for $100,000

The $200,000 category is:  Celebrity Kids
Garth says they're going!

The Terminator chooses Scott, who challenges Lucy!

Terminator Question:
FDX is the NYSE symbol for what global delivery company?  Scott rings in:  "FedEx."  He's right!

Scott:  Playing for $80,000; $10,000 in pocket
Garth:  Playing for $40,000
Stef:  Playing for $40,000
George:  Playing for $40,000
Lucy:  OUT

For $200,000:
Which four celebrity pairs are actually parent and child?

Freebie is used.

Stef's choice Janet Leigh & Jamie Lee Curtis Bruce Dern & Laura Dern Garth's choice
FREEBIE Anthony Quinn & Catherine Zeta-Jones Blythe Danner & Gwyneth Paltrow Scott's choice
George's choice Tippi Hedren & Melanie Griffith Quincy Jones & Brandy Norwood  

Is Danner/Paltrow correct?  Yes!
Is Leigh/Curtis correct?  Yes!
Is Dern/Dern correct?   Yes!

Chuck's got $20,000...does Garth want it, or does he think Hedren/Griffith is right?  He's risking it!

So for $200,000...is it Hedren/Griffith?  YES!

The $500,000 category is:  Famous Footwear
They're stopping!

THIS TEAM WINS $210,000.


LAST UPDATED: JULY 14, 2000