GREED 
 


THE RECAP

July 7, 2000

July 7, 2000
GAME 95 --->
(look to right)
GAME 96 
(click to jump)
GAME 97 
(click to jump)
GAME 98
(click to jump)

Return to the Greed page!

 

Game 95:  $2,000,000 Jackpot

The captain of this team:  Jonathan Reilly - Pasadena, CA - Biochemist

In the $25,000 seat:  Jenny Schaeffer - Cleveland, OH - Pharmaceutical Sales Rep
Sotheby's and Christie's are two of the world's most famous what?
Is it...Opera houses, Auction houses, Frank Lloyd Wright houses, or Pancake houses?
Answer:  Auction houses - CORRECT for $25,000

In the $50,000 seat:  Theresa Doyle - Staten Island, NY - Grad Student
Which added a light bulb logo to its famous walking fingers?
Is it...Rand McNally Atlas, Webster's Dictionary, The Yellow Pages, or Playboy Magazine?
Answer:  The Yellow Pages - CORRECT for $50,000

In the $75,000 seat:  Mike Levin - New York, NY - Author
Which dessert does NOT contain dairy products?
Is it...Cheesecake, Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet, Tiramisu, or Flan?
Answer:  Sorbet - CORRECT for $75,000

In the $100,000 seat:  Taylor Humphreys - Los Angeles, CA - Housing Coordinator
In Eastern time, what are the trading hours of the New York stock exchange?
Is it...9AM to Noon, 10AM to 2PM, 9:30AM to 4PM, 7AM to 7PM, or 6AM to 6PM?
Answer:  9:30AM to 4PM - CORRECT for $100,000

The $200,000 category is:  Gems and Jewelry
Jonathan says they're going!

The Terminator chooses the captain Jonathan, who challenges Jenny!

Terminator Question:
According to a Dr. Seuss book, what does Horton hear?  Jonathan rings in:  "a Who."  He's right!  He stays captain!

Jonathan:  Playing for $80,000; $10,000 in pocket
Taylor:  Playing for $40,000
Mike:  Playing for $40,000
Theresa:  Playing for $40,000
Jenny:  OUT

For $200,000:
Which four terms are the four "C"s used to evaluate diamonds?

Freebie is saved.

Jonathan's choice Carat Weight Carbon content  
Theresa's choice Clarity Color Mike's choice
  Cost Cut Taylor's choice

Is Color correct?  Yes!
Is Clarity correct?  Yes!
Is Carat Weight correct?   Yes!

Chuck's got $20,000...does Jonathan want it, or does he think Cut is right?  He's risking it!

So for $200,000...is it Cut?  YES!

The $500,000 category is:  Surfing the Net
Jonathan's going!  His team's ready!

The Terminator chooses Taylor, who challenges Theresa!

Terminator Question:
What stand-up comedian hosts the TV series "Politically Incorrect"?  Taylor rings in and says "Bill Maher".  He's right!

Jonathan:  Playing for $200,000; $10,000 in pocket
Taylor:  Playing for $200,000; $10,000 in pocket
Mike:  Playing for $100,000
Jenny:  OUT
Theresa:  OUT

For $500,000:
According to Lycos, which four terms were the most frequently searched in 1999?

Jonathan's choice WWF Pokemon Mike's 1st choice
  Beanie Babies Pamela Anderson Mike's 2nd choice
FREEBIE Blair Witch Project Britney Spears Taylor's choice
  Tattoos    

Is Pokemon correct?  Yes!
Is WWF correct?  Yes!
Is Britney Spears correct?   Yes!

Chuck's got $50,000 this time...does Jonathan want it, or does he think Pamela Anderson is right?  He's going on!

So for $500,000...is it Pamela Anderson?  YES!

The $1,000,000 category is:  Beverages
Jonathan senses his team's ready to stop, so he is too!

TOTAL WINNINGS FOR GAME 95:
Jonathan:  $210,000
Taylor:  $210,000
Mike:  $100,000


Game 96:  $2,000,000 Jackpot

The captain of this team:  Lauren Fowler - Chesapeake, VA - Student

In the $25,000 seat:  Kevin Mantovani - Muskegon, MI - Air Force
Easy-Off is intended to clean what?
Is it...Dirty ovens, Dirty laundry, Dirty teeth, or Dirty Harry?
Answer:  Dirty Ovens - CORRECT for $25,000

In the $50,000 seat:  Larry Tupler - Miami, FL - Salesman
How are you meeting somebody if you see someone "on the Q.T."?
Is it...Secretly, On a cruise ship, For a few seconds, or In the nude?
Answer:  Secretly - CORRECT for $50,000

In the $75,000 seat:  Mike Zerudny - Seattle, WA - Retail
Which character does NOT wear pants?
Is it...Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Roger Rabbit, or Popeye?
Answer:  Goofy
Rejected by Lauren:   Donald Duck - CORRECT for $75,000

In the $100,000 seat: Christina Howard - Sacramento, CA - Student
In the U.S., how many millions make one billion?
Is it...10, 100, 1000, 10K, or a million?
Answer:  10,000
Rejected by Lauren:  100 - WRONG for $100,000
Correct Answer:  1000


Game 97 : $2,000,000 Jackpot

The captain of this team:  Julia Covesars - Dallas, TX - Homemaker

In the $25,000 seat:  Mo Hood - Dallas, TX - Car Salesman
What are you said to be wearing if you're not wearing anything at all?
Is it...Wedding suit, Anniversary suit, Christmas suit, or Birthday suit?
Answer:  Birthday suit - CORRECT for $25,000

In the $50,000 seat:  Jeff Wadlow - Charlottesville, VA - Grad Student
If you purchase a package of "Gold Medal," what are you buying?
Is it...Flour, Baking soda, Cereal, or Butter?
Answer:  Flour - CORRECT for $50,000

In the $75,000 seat:  Lance Sevitsky - Williamsport, PA - Marketing Analyst
How many castaways were on Gilligan's Island?
Is it...1,3,5,7, or 9?
Answer:  7 - CORRECT for $75,000

In the $100,000 seat:  Kristin Cone - West Bend, WI - Mom
What is a mnemonic device used for?
Is it...Measuring blood pressure, Filling a tire, Remembering something, Tuning your piano, or Digging a hole?
Answer:  Remembering something
Rejected for Digging a hole - WRONG.  Kristin was right.


Game 98 : $2,000,000 Jackpot

The captain of this team:  Shani Williams - San Diego, CA - Insurance

In the $25,000 seat:  Hope Allen - Thomaston, GA - Non-Profit Organization
What is Top Ramen?
Is it...Pokemon character, Highest level of judo, Korean motorcycle, or Brand of noodles?
Answer:  Brand of noodles - CORRECT for $25,000

In the $50,000 seat:  Victor Mercado - Winnemucca, NV - Student
Eugene Cernan was the last man to stand where?
Is it...On the moon, At the North Pole, On the summit of Mt. Everest, or On the Berlin Wall?
Answer:  On the Moon
Rejected for On the Berlin Wall - WRONG.  Victor was right.

In the $75,000 seat:  Jonathan Elliot - Pasadena, CA - Writer
In the $100,000 seat:  Jeremy Colonna - Long Beach, CA - Realtor


LAST UPDATED: JULY 7, 2000