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Game 46:  $2,000,000 Jackpot

This game is joined in progress from last week (3/1)...and we welcome back Eric, Elizabeth, Ed, Rachel, and their captain Tely.

Ed - for $75,000:  What product has been the core business of the Bruno Magli company?
Is it...Cologne, Footwear, Pens, Motorcycles, or Furniture?
Ed says Footwear, Tely accepts it, and they've won $75,000!

Rachel - for $100,000:  On what day of the week do TV Guide's listings begin?
Is it...Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, or Saturday?
Rachel says Monday, Tely rejects it and battles between Friday and Saturday, but says Friday, and they are BOTH WRONG!  It's Saturday!


Game 47 : $2,000,000 Jackpot

Contestants:
Christopher Trout - Las Vegas, NV - Bartender
Robert Newman - Murray Hill, NJ - Antique Dealer
Jennifer Garson - New York, NY - College Professor
Brian Gross - Newbury Park, CA - Musician
Felica Deevers - Shreveport, LA - Researcher
Jeff Davis - Los Angeles, CA - Attorney

Qualifying Question:  How many current "for Dummies" book titles are there?  Answer: 444.

Christopher
Robert 50 4th
Jennifer 28 5th
Brian 75 2nd
Felica 60 3rd
Jeff 100 1st **CAPTAIN**

Jennifer - for $25,000:  What's the name of Bill & Hillary Clinton's pet cat?
Is it...Socks, Boots, Mittens, or Monica?
Jennifer says Socks, Jeff accepts it, and they're right for $25,000!

Robert - for $50,000:  What reference work was popularized by Peter Mark Roget?
Is it...Farmer's Almanac, Who's Who, Thesaurus, or Enclyclopedia?
Robert says Thesaurus, Jeff accepts it, and they're right for $50,000!

Felica - for $75,000:  What are used as targets in skeet shooting?
Is it...Cardboard silhouettes, Clay pigeons, Balloons, Glass Bottles, or Tires?
Felica says Clay pigeons, Jeff accepts it, and they've won $75,000!

Brian - for $100,000:  Which is NOT associated with "Late Show with David Letterman"?
Is it...Top 10 Lists, Stupid Pet Tricks, Mujibur and Sirajul, The Ambiguously Gay Duo, or Paul Shaffer?
Brian 50/50's Ambiguously Gay Duo, Jeff accepts it, and they've won $100,000!

The $200,000 category is:  Snack Foods
Robert would like to stop....but he's the only one.   They're going on!

And the Terminator is about to make its choice...and it's chosen Felica!  
She's going to take the $10,000 and challenge Brian!

Terminator Question:
In 1985, the Lee Pharmaceutical Company introduced its press-on what?  Felica rings in:  "Nails."  And she's right!

Felica:  Playing for $80,000; $10,000 in pocket
Jeff:  Playing for $40,000
Robert:  Playing for $40,000
Jennifer:  Playing for $40,000
Brian:  OUT

For $200,000:
Which four items are found on Mr. Peanut?

They use the freebie, eliminating Bow tie.

FREEBIE Bow tie Top hat Felica's choice
Jennifer's choice Monocle White gloves Jeff's choice
Robert's choice (changed by Jeff) Spats Vest Jeff's 2nd choice (changed Robert's)

The team looks at their captain after he changes the answer...and Robert's not happy.  Neither is Jennifer.   So did he do the right thing?  Let's find out.

Is Monocle correct?  Yes!
Is Top Hat correct?  Yes!
Is White Gloves correct?   Yes!

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

Is Vest correct?  Nope.  It was spats.  Too bad.

TOTAL WINNINGS FOR GAME 47:
Felica:  $10,000


Game 48 : $2,000,000 Jackpot

Contestants:
Brian Packwell - Lake Ronkonkoma, NY - Construction
Nick Cates - Los Angeles, CA - Documentary Producer
Michelle Verhuntz - Miami, FL - Student
Gorm Armond - Boston, MA - Student
Marlena Martino - Scarsdale, NY - Photographer
Gregory Kimbrough - Placentia, CA - Flight Instructor

Qualifying Question:  How many letters are in the word "supercalifragilisticexpialidocious"?  Answer: 34.

Brian 29 2nd
Nick 31 1st **CAPTAIN**
Michelle 20 5th
Gorm 46 4th
Marlena
Gregory 40 3rd

Michelle - for $25,000:  The Dixie Chicks specialize in which type of music?
Is it...Classical, Heavy Metal, Rap, or Country?
Michelle says Country, Nick accepts it, and they're right for $25,000!

Gorm - for $50,000:  Which gem grows inside a living creature?
Is it...Amethyst, Jade, Opal, or Pearl?
Gorm says Pearl, Nick accepts it, and they're right for $50,000!

Gregory - for $75,000:  How old is somebody on their XXXIV birthday?
Is it...21, 34, 53, 64, or 75?
Gregory says 34, Nick accepts it, and they've won $75,000!

Brian - for $100,000:  What are you most likely ordering if you seek the advice of a sommelier?
Is it...Pastries, Fish, Wine, Cheese, or Soup?
Brian guesses Wine, Nick thinks about it, rejects it, and says fish.  HE'S WRONG!  Brian was right!  Too bad.


Game 49 : $2,000,000 Jackpot

Contestants:
Megan Oberman - St Louis, MO - Mother
Danny Trussas - Pittsburgh, PA - Flight Attendant
William C. Roberts, Jr. - Nashville, TN - Attorney
L.T. Mann - Keiser, AR - Steel Mill Worker
Chic Burlingame - Fairfax, VA - Airline Pilot
Tiffany Paulson - Chicago, IL - Writer

Qualifying Question:  How many pounds of garbage does the average American generate each month?  Answer: 138.

Megan 200 2nd
Danny
William 70 3rd
L.T. 120 1st **CAPTAIN**
Chic 60 4th
Tiffany 320 5th

Tiffany - for $25,000:  What mixed drink is served in a salt-rimmed glass?
Is it...Manhattan, Margarita, Grasshopper, or White Russian?
Tiffany says Margarita, L.T. accepts it, and they're right for $25,000!

L.T.:  "Tiffany's got it going on over there."  (Hmmm...)

Chic - for $50,000:  Skechers is known for selling which of the following?
Is it...Art supplies, Footwear, Candy, or Magic Tricks?
Chic says Art Supplies, L.T. rejects it and says Footwear, and they're right for $50,000!

William - for $75,000:  Which of the following is NOT a card game?
Is it...Canasta, Pinochle, Gin Rummy, Whist, or Parcheesi?
William says Parcheesi, L.T. accepts it, and they've won $75,000!

Megan - for $100,000:  Annie Leibovitz, Anne Geddes, and Francesco Scavullo all gained fame as what?
Is it...Chefs, Architects, Photographers, Opera Singers, or Sculptors?
Megan says Photographers, L.T. accepts it, and they've now won $100,000!

The $200,000 category is:  Animals
And they're going on!

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

Terminator Question:
Which Bruce Willis movie shares its name with a popular battery from Sears?  Tiffany rings in:  "Die Hard."  And he's right!

Tiffany:  Playing for $80,000
L.T.:  Playing for $40,000
Megan:  Playing for $40,000
William:  Playing for $40,000
Chic:  OUT with $10,000

For $200,000:
Which four are breeds of horses?

The team, especially Tiffany, has a lost look on its face, so...
They use the freebie, eliminating Stetson.

L.T.'s choice Andalusian Stetson FREEBIE
Megan's choice American Paint Striped Bolivian  
William's choice Tennessee Walking Appaloosa Tiffany's choice

Is Appaloosa correct?  Yes!
Is Tennessee Walking correct?  Yes!
Is American Paint correct?   Yes!

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

Is Andalusian correct?  Yes! And they've won $200,000, and L.T. is celebrating!

The $500,000 category is:  Soft Drinks
It's a tough decision.  Tiffany wants to stop, Megan says "it's up to you," William's got a poker face, and L.T. can't decide.  But he finally decides to stop.  

TOTAL WINNINGS FOR GAME 49:
Tiffany:  $80,000

L.T.:  $40,000
Megan:  $40,000
William:  $40,000
Chic:  $10,000

AND WE'RE OUT OF TIME!!  Tune in for the next edition of Greed next Friday, March 17th at 9/8C!


LAST UPDATED: MARCH 10, 2000