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Doug: ...Video Poker. Here's how this works. I'll give you five toss-up, multiple choice questions. Each time you chime in with the right answer, you win 10 more points. After five questions, you'll have a chance to win more at the video screen. Right now, the questions...
The late Chick Hearn, long-time play-by-play voice of the Los Angeles Lakers, coined the basketball term...
\ "slam dunk"
\ "air ball"
\ all of the above
\ none of the above
Doug: John M.
John M.: Answer is Slam Dunk.
Doug: Sorry, not right. Anyone else? (Michael buzzes in) Michael.
Michael: all of the above
Doug: That's the right choice. (audience applause) In addition to coining "slam dunk" and "air ball", he also coined the phrases "no harm, no foul" and "the charity stripe" which, of course, is the free throw line. And then there's my personal favorite. "He has two chances, slim and none -- and Slim just left the building." (light laughter from the crowd) And right about now, Deej would've made some crack about an ex -- but she's not here. Moving onward.
Rolling "snake eyes" with a pair of dice means you've ...
\ rolled a 2
\ lost a game of Craps if you bet on "Pass" and "snake eyes" was your initial roll
\ all of the above
\ none of the above
Doug: Michael.
Michael: rolled a 2.
Doug: Not the right choice. Anyone else? (John M. buzzes in) John M.
John M: My answer is all of the above.
Doug: That's right.
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Doug: Tie for the lead between the champ and Michael. Jon D., let's see if you can make it a three-way tie.
On the cover of The Alan Parsons Project album The Turn Of A Friendly Card, there is...
\ an image of a King of Diamonds
\ an image of an Ace of Clubs
\ all of the above
\ none of the above
Doug: Jon D.
Jon D.: It's a King of Diamonds, Doug.
Doug: And we've got a three-way tie at 20. (audience applause) Two more queries and we move on to the video screen.
In the history of MTV, Chris Hardwick served as host of...
\ The Blame Game
\ Trashed
\ all of the above
\ none of the above
Doug: John M.
John M.: My answer is Trashed.
Doug: That's the one.
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Doug: Chris is better remembered for his hosting duties on Singled Out. Last question in the round forthcoming...
"Thelma" and "Louise" are...
\ movie characters played by Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis
\ Marge Simpson's sisters
\ all of the above
\ none of the above
Doug: Michael.
Michael: movie characters played by Susan Sarandon & Geena Davis
Doug: That's right.
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Doug: In addition, our crack staff cites a published article noting "Thelma" and "Louise" are the nicknames of Jennifer Love Hewitt's breasts. (some men hoot and holler) Look, ladies, if you're going to nickname your boobs, name them "The Real Rick James" and "Fred Scott". After all, I worked with them and they really are boobs. (audience laughs and applauds) In a different sense of the word, of course. After the first half of the round, the champ's tied for the lead with Michael at 30. Jon, the newcomer's at 20. Jon D., you'll go first after Jess explains just what the heck you'll do.
Jess: OK, gentlemen, here's how we play...
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Jess: ...behind the numbers are every face card, Ace, 10 and 9 of each of the four suits. You'll pick five numbers and the cards behind them will make up a poker hand. You may then keep the hand and end your possession -- or take a second turn. On that second turn, you can discard some or all cards and draw as many new ones. Remember, once you've taken that second turn, your possession ends. And of course the better the hand you make...
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Jess: ...the more points you win. You've got to have a pair of Queens or better to win any points at all -- or else we have to take 5 points away.
Doug: Thanks, Jess. And remember, players, if you make a natural royal flush in this or any other round, you probably win that round and definitely win this.
TGoJS: For your driving enjoyment, IT'S A BRAND NEW CAR! (audience cheers) The Jaguar XK8 Convertible. It comes with every factory option available plus this extra bonus -- CY$100,000 in the trunk!
Doug: Fantastic car indeed. Jon Darrall, you're low man on the totem pole. You'll start first. But before you do, since you've never played Net Poker with us before, tell us about yourself.
Jon D.: I am 22 years old, and I am a senior majoring in Social Studies Education at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana (Go Cardinals!). I enjoy games of all kinds, and I want to say hello to all my friends and family, including my girlfriend Kim in Deerfield Beach, Florida! Love you, baby!
("awws" from the audience)
Doug: (impersonating Casey Kasem) And that was our long distance dedication.
Doug: (still impersonating Casey) Jon, here's a chance to improve your score a few notches. Please pick five numbers.
Jon D.: Let's go 8, 11, 14, 21, and 22. Gimme good ones, Jess!
Jess: I don't have to touch these numbers like Vanna, do I?
(light laughter from the audience)
Doug: Nah, just a wave of the hand will suffice.
(Jess waves hand and cards reveal)
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Doug: See, just like that. Jon, as for you, you only drew a pair of 10s. This combination would take 5 points away if you stopped here. So, you might as well take that second turn.
Jon D.: Hoo, boy...keep the 10s and the Ace and give me 4 and 17, please.
Doug: Hmm... OK. I might have ditched the Ace as well for better hope of three of a kind. But you're the boss and 4 and 17 give you...
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Doug: Well. (audience applause) Found something to pair up the Ace with. Two pair means ten points...
VIDEO POKER CONTINUES
