Game 55:  $2,000,000 Jackpot
We pick this game up right where we left it last Friday - four players left, and $210,000 in their pocket.  We welcome back Cindy, Joel, Brian, and their new captain Brent, who knew that a mortician made more than an auto mechanic.  So let's play Greed!

The $500,000 category is:  Television
And they're going on!

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

Terminator Question:
In 1996, what company increased the prize of its annual bakeoff to $1,000,000?  Cindy rings in and says "Betty Crocker."  But she's wrong, so Joel's got it!  The correct answer is Pillsbury!

Brent:  Playing for $200,000; $10,000 in pocket
Joel:  Playing for $200,000; $10,000 in pocket
Brian:  Playing for $100,000
Cindy:  OUT
Kathleen:  OUT

For $500,000:
Which four of these are currently on display at the Smithsonian Museum of National History?

Chuck:  "Would you like to use the freebie?"
Brent:  "I'd like to use them both."
Chuck:  "Even I know there's only one.  Nice try, Brent."

They use the freebie, eliminating Welk's accordion.

Is Bunker's chair correct?  Yes!
Is Fonzie's jacket correct?  Yes!
Is Jeannie's bottle correct?   NO!! And Johnny's desk was wrong too!  The other two answers were the correct ones...so...

TOTAL WINNINGS FOR GAME 55:
Brent:  $10,000
Joel:  $10,000

Game 56 : $2,000,000 Jackpot

Contestants:
Sherri Chirman - Chicago, IL - Pharmacist
Al Bowman - Hermosa Beach, CA - Freelance Music Journalist
David Roberson - Rochester, NY - Substitute Teacher
Tina St. Marie - Poland Spring, ME - Event Planner
Jason Endicott - Sherman Oaks, CA - Wireless Product Specialist
Paul Gobel - Flint, MI - Temp

Qualifying Question:  As of today, how many different titles of Cliffs Notes are there?  Answer: 287.

Paul is a TV memorabilia collector; he would've been useful on the last question.  Will he get another one he knew?  Let's find out for $25,000:

For $25,000 - What are you most likely to see on the German Autobahn?
Is it...Planes, Trains, Automobiles, or Mimes?
Paul says Automobiles, David accepts it, and they're right for $25,000!

Sherri, a pharmacist, didn't realize when she was going into labor.  Does she realize the answer to the $50,000 question?  Let's see:

For $50,000 - On the Motley Fool web site, you can expect to receive advice on what?
Is it...Investing money, Cigars, Performing magic, or Planning a wedding?
Sherri says Investing money, David accepts it, and they're right for $50,000!

Jason trains people to use cellular equipment, and apparently one woman thought it was a mouse on the computer...does Jason know the difference?  It might help on the $75,000 question:

For $75,000 - Who is the famous sister of advice columnist Dear Abby?
Is it...Madeline Albright, Ann Landers, Betty White, Barbara Walters, or Betty Ford?
Jason says Ann Landers, David accepts it (after a delay), and they've won $75,000!

Tina's skirt ended up on the floor during a job interview - and she lost the job.  Can she keep her clothes from falling off here so she can win $100,000?  Let's find out:

For $100,000 -  In what two sports is it possible to win the Triple Crown?
Is it...Football/Basketball, Hockey/Soccer, Horse Racing/Baseball, Auto Racing/Basketball, or Yachting/Tennis?
Tina says Horse Racing/Baseball, David accepts it, and they've won $100,000!

The $200,000 category is:  TV Theme Songs
Do they want to keep the cash or do they feel the need for Greed?
They're going on!

For $200,000:
Which four TV stars sang the theme song to a show they starred in?

They save the freebie.

Is Carroll O'Connor correct?  Yes!  (All in the Family)
Is Cybill Shepherd correct?  Yes! (Cybill)
Is Kelsey Grammer correct?   Yes! (Frasier)

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

Is David Hasselhoff correct?  Yes!  And they've won $200,000!

The $500,000 category is:  Miss America
Do they want to keep the cash or do they feel the need for Greed?
It's two vs. two - so they're stopping!

TOTAL WINNINGS FOR GAME 56:
David:  $80,000
Tina:  $40,000
Sherri:  $40,000
Paul:  $40,000
Jason:  $10,000

Game 57 : $2,000,000 Jackpot

Contestants:
Jeff Zirby - Las Vegas, NV - Region Coach
Sam Espinoza - Laurel, MD - Musician
Tara Akinoosy - Oceanside, CA - Student
Dylan Pollard - Atlanta, GA - Plaintiff's Lawyer
Suzi Finer - Beverly Hills, CA - Artist/Restauranteur
Katharyn Cinelli - Jacksonville, FL - Contract Administrator

Qualifying Question:  How tall (in feet) is Seattle's Space Needle?  Answer: 605.

Dylan ran with the bulls; and he doesn't plan to do that again.  He does plan, however, to answer this $25,000 question:

For $25,000 -  Which term refers to the bottom of the ocean?
Is it...Davy Jones's Locker, Peter Tork's Dresser, Michael Nesmith's Closet, or Micky Dolenz's Basement?
Dylan says Micky Dolenz's Basement, Tara rejects it and says "Davy Jones's Locker," and they're right for $25,000!

Jeff loves old cars; but does he love new money?  He'll have $10,000 if he can answer this $50,000 question:

For $50,000 -  A Frenchman with a "joie de vivre" has what?
Is it...Thirst for learning, A green thumb, A joy for living, or A nervous twitch?
Jeff says A joy for living, Tara accepts it, and they're right for $50,000!

Sam was in the children's chorus of the Metropolitan Opera; will he serenade us?  Maybe if he correctly answers the $75,000 question:

For $75,000 -  What kind of animal is Donkey Kong?
Is it...Donkey, Elephant, Lion, Gorilla, or Horse?
Sam says Gorilla, Tara accepts it, and they're right for $75,000!

Katharyn is completely afraid of spiders, but she spent two hours alone with a tarantula.  They may lock her in the studio for two hours if she can answer this $100,000 question:

For $100,000 -  Which celebrity has NOT won an Academy Award for Best Actor?
Is it...Robert Duvall, Kevin Costner, Tom Hanks, Richard Dreyfuss, or Anthony Hopkins?
Katharyn says Robert Duvall, Tara accepts it, and...they're wrong.  Kevin Costner won an Oscar, but not as Best Actor.  So he's the correct answer.  On to the next team...

Game 58 : $2,000,000 Jackpot

Contestants:
Jenni O'Roarke - Omaha, NE - Executive Assistant
Todd Phillips - Boston, MA - Musician
Marc Gordon - New York, NY - Operations Manager
Diann Prince - Hamilton, ON - Sales Rep
Pam Moore - Meridian, MS - Pharmacy Technician
Bradley Olishensky - West Bloomfield, MI - Attorney

Qualifying Question:  What percentage of Americans believe that a woman will be elected president in their lifetime?  Answer: 60.

Pam loves VW's.  She wants a Beetle.  She could put down a nice down payment with her share of this $25,000 question:

For $25,000 -  Which is NOT one of the famous Pep Boys?
Is it...Jack, Moe, Manny, or Harry?
Pam says Harry, Todd accepts it, and they're right for $25,000!

Bradley is a magazine collector - he gets over 70 a month - and reads every one!  He can afford them all if he answers this $50,000 question:

For $50,000 -  What is Limp Bizkit?
Is it...Dog treat, Rock band, Exotic flower, or Aphrodisiac?
Bradley says Rock band, Todd accepts it, and they're right for $50,000!

We take the obligatory mid-Round 1 commercial break here, where Chuck informs us he'll "See you later."  We'll take the commercial break opportunity to remind you that Million Dollar Mayhem's second game is almost ready to start, and we may try to play live online.  Stay tuned.  Now back to the show... 

Jenni makes jewelry as a hobby; she can make more with her part of this $75,000 question:

For $75,000 -  On 3/21/94, who was bleeped 14 times on David Letterman's show?
Is it...Howard Stern, Madonna, Cher, Drew Barrymore, or Dennis Rodman?
Jenni says Madonna, Todd accepts it, and they're right for $75,000!

Marc Flash Gordon (yes, Flash is his middle name) is ready to win $100,000 in a flash:

For $100,000 -  Saatchi & Saatchi, J. Walter Thompson, and Chiat Day specialize in what?
Is it...Law, Investment Banking, Real Estate, Advertising, or Bio-engineering?
Marc says Advertising, Todd accepts it, and they've got $100,000!

The $200,000 category is:  Nuts to You!
Does Todd want to keep the cash, or does he feel the need for Greed?
He's got the need!

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

Terminator Question:
After over 7300 performances, what Broadway performance will close in 2000?  Todd rings in and says "Cats."  He's right, so he stays captain!

Todd:  Playing for $80,000
Jenni:  Playing for $40,000
Bradley:  Playing for $40,000
Pam:  Playing for $40,000
Marc:  OUT with $10,000

For $200,000:
Which four domestically grown nuts are the most popular in the USA?

They use their freebie to eliminate Hazelnuts.

Is Almonds correct?  Yes!
Is Walnuts correct?  Yes!
Is Pecans correct?   Yes!

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

Is Macadamia Nuts correct?  Nope.  It was Pistachios.

TOTAL WINNINGS FOR GAME 58:
Marc:  $10,000

AND WE'RE OUT OF TIME!!  Tune in for the next edition of Greed next Friday, April 7th at 9/8C for an all new team!

LAST UPDATED: APRIL 1, 2000