In the North of England, Halloween was called...
\ "nut-crack"
\ "snap-apple night"
\ all of the above
\ none of the above
Doug: Robert.
Robert: Nut-crack?
Doug: No, anyone else? (Brian buzzes in) Brian.
Brian: snap-apple night
Doug: Also not right. Rob, it's either all of the above or none.
Rob: none of the above
Doug: Nope -- it's all of the above. No harm, no foul. (sfx of woman screaming) Or maybe not. (audience laughs) Next question.
When making a list of famous people born on October 31st, you must include...
\ Dan Rather
\ Jane Pauley
\ all of the above
\ none of the above
Doug: Brian.
Brian: Jane Pauley.
Doug: Sorry, incorrect. Robert or Rob? (Rob buzzes in) Rob.
Rob: Dan Rather
Doug: Also wrong. Robert, it's either all or nothing.
Robert: All of the above
Doug: That's the right choice.
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Doug: Dare I say it -- Robert draws first blood. (woman screaming again) (audience laughs) Moving on...
Transylvania County can be found in...
\ North Carolina
\ South Carolina
\ all of the above
\ none of the above
Doug: Rob.
Rob: North Carolina
Doug: That's the state.
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Doug: Next question's about fear. (pause) Heh, she didn't scream that time.
(woman screaming again) (audience laughs) (Doug shakes head)
Wiccaphobia is the fear of...
\ witches
\ witchcraft
\ all of the above
\ none of the above
Robert: All of the above
Doug: That's right.
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Doug: Wiccaphobia is also the fear of Wikipedia. (audience laughs) That according to Uncyclopedia. OK, last question and we go to the video screen.
October 31st is also...
\ National Candy Corn Day
\ National Smarties Day
\ all of the above
\ none of the above
Doug: Rob.
Rob: National Candy Corn Day
Doug: Not right -- anyone else? (Brian buzzes in) Brian.
Brian: how about none of the above?
Doug: How about 10 more points for you?
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Doug: Smarties Day we made up; October 30th is Candy Corn Day. OK, we've got a tight ballgame. The champ leads with 30; the challengers are not far off the lead and tied at 20. Time to take each of you over to the video screen where Deej is standing.
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D.J.: BTW, thanks to the makers of this great Bride of Frankenstein costume -- even though network brass nixed my original.
Doug: What was the original plan?
D.J.: Elvira, of course. (audience laughs; some men hoot and holler at the idea)
Anyway, Robert, Brian and Rob, behind these numbers are the cards Ace through 9 from each of the four suits. In a moment, you'll each have up to two consecutive turns at the video screen. On your first turn, select any five numbers and we'll reveal the cards behind them. If you're happy with the combination, take the points associated with the hand and pass control on to another player. But, if you want that second turn, exchange any or all cards for new ones.
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D.J.: The better your hand, the more points you'll score. But a hand of just Jacks or less means we take away five points -- as well as your spleen.
Doug: She's just kidding about the spleen part. Don't forget, if you make a royal flush naturally in this or any other round, you'll receive CY$100,000, an invite to join Robert in the Quarter Million Playoff and what else, Rich?
Rich: (sounding eerie) It's a treat for any holiday -- A BRAND NEW SUV! (audience cheers) (thunder and lightning sfx) Take your friends to your Halloween party in style in this Land Rover LR3. It offers luxury, prestige, on-road handling and offroad prowess. Come with a 3.9L Rover V8 engine, AM/FM/CD stereo and much more. Skeleton in back seat optional.
Doug: We normally start with the player in last place. But we have a tie for last. Brian, since you came closer than Rob in the qualifying game played before we started, you'll take control first. But first, tell us a little about yourself.
Brian: My name is Brian A. Henegar. I'm from LaFollette, Tennessee. I'm an operator for Jewelry Television, and if anyone out there is looking for some good quality jewelry you can find us at www.jewelrytelevision.com (cheap plug). I enjoy Elvis, boxing, writing, and I wanna say hi to my special girl Karen.
(a few "aahs" from the crowd)
D.J.: You realize if you don't get Karen any bling, you're in trouble.
Doug: What she said. Five numbers, please, Brian.
Brian: okay, let's see if we can't win some candy for Halloween; 10, 3, 1, 13, 26
Doug: Umm, Brian, I'll give you the hundred-grand and the car right now if you can find 26 on this board. (audience laughs)
Brian: I think I need to go lie down for a while (collapses in a heap)
Doug: Did someone spike the witch's brew? (more laughs)
Brian: okay, let's just try that again -- 10, 3, 1, 13, and 24
Doug: OK, *that's* more like it. Let's reveal those numbers.
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Doug: Well, a crummy combination. Just a pair of 10s. Perhaps you could step up to three 10s worth 15 points, an Ace high straight for 20 or even a royal flush in Clubs or Diamonds if you're feeling daring. The choice is yours -- what to ditch and what to replace with?
Brian: okay, let's keep the tens and try, 7, 14, and 21
Doug: Very well. The royalty and Ace go in the dumpster. What's behind the multiples of seven?
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Doug: A pair of cowboys joins the pair of 10s for ten more points.
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Doug: OK, tie for the lead for now. Rob, let's shuffle the cards for you.
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Doug: Now before you take command of the board, tell us about yourself.
Rob: I'm Rob, I'm 28, and I live in Pittsburgh, PA, home of the Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers! (Steelers fans in the crowd cheer) I work in financial aid, and I work part time at appearing on net game shows. I do a little bit of writing, and I read entirely too many comic books. It's great to be here, especially since Halloween is my FAVORITE holiday. I've worn a costume every year since I was a baby!
Doug: Hey, if you want this Dracula costume when this show's over, be my guest! (audience laughs) Nice to have you here from the Steel City. Pick five numbers please.
Rob: Let's try for 7, 12, 17, 19, and 22.
Doug: Hmm, I'll assume the 12's for Terry Bradshaw. Let's see what that and the four other numbers give you.
VIDEO POKER CONTINUES
