In the year 1974,...
\ the Vikings beat the Steelers in that year's Super Bowl
\ Elton John's "Bennie and the Jets" peaks at #3 on the Billboard chart
\ all of the above
\ none of the above
Doug: David.
David: None of the above
Doug: Just beating everyone else to the buzzer -- and you're right.
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Doug: The Steelers beat the Vikings -- and "Bennie and the Jets" went all the way to #1. The '70s, of course, was a big decade for game shows -- and that's the focus of this next query.
In the year 1972,...
\ "The Joker's Wild" premiered on CBS
\ a game show billed as "the fabulous, 60-minute 'Price is Right'" debuted on CBS
\ all of the above
\ none of the above
Doug: Andy.
Andy: all of the above
Doug: Sorry not right. (David buzzes in) David.
David: "The Joker's Wild" premiered on CBS.
Doug: That's right.
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Doug: Billed as "The New Price is Right", it and "The Joker's Wild" debuted with "Gambit" on September 4, 1972. However, Andy, "Price" was a half hour show 'til about three years later. So that's why we had to call you wrong. Next query.
In the year 1971,...
\ Rod Stewart scored a #1 hit with "Maggie May"
\ "The French Connection" won the Academy Award for best picture
\ all of the above
\ none of the above
Doug: Michael.
Michael: Rod Stewart scored a Billboard #1 hit with "Maggie May"
Doug: That's it.
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Doug: Oscar went to "The French Connection" -- and the odd thing is Rod's current wife was born in the year "Maggie May" became a chart-topper. Moving onward...
In the year 1973,...
\ Walter "Sweetness" Payton played his first season for the Chicago Bears
\ "Saturday Night Live" debuted on NBC
\ all of the above
\ none of the above
Doug: Michael again.
Michael: none of the above
Doug: Both events happened in '75. Michael ties for the lead. (audience applause) One more question and we go to the video screen.
In the year 1976,...
\ Montreal hosted the Summer Olympics
\ Lucerne hosted the Winter Olympics
\ all of the above
\ none of the above
Doug: David.
David: Montreal hosted the Summer Olympics.
Doug: And you take the lead.
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Doug: Innsbruck hosted the winter games that year. OK, let's review the scores. David's on 40, Michael on 30, Andy still has 10. And let's go to Deej for the next phase of the round.
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D.J.: Goodness, it's been eons since I've worn roller skates. (light laughter from the crowd) Players, behind the numbers are the cards Ace through 9 of each of the four suits. You'll each take up to two consecutive turns at the screen trying to build a high-scoring poker hand.
On the first turn, you'll choose five numbers and we'll reveal the cards behind them. If you're happy with that combination, take the points and pass control on to another player. But if you want to improve your standing, exchange any or all cards for new ones. Once you take that second turn, you're stuck with whatever hand you make.
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D.J.: Remember, if you end up with just a pair of Jacks or less, we have to take 5 points away.
Doug: And remember, a natural royal flush in this or any other round wins you CY$100,000, a berth in the Quarter Million Playoff and *this*.
Rich: For your driving enjoyment, IT'S A BRAND NEW CAR! (audience cheers) The Dodge Viper SRT-10 Convertible -- an exciting car built for power and precision performance. It comes with a 6-speed manual transmission, 8.3 liter V10 engine and much more. The Dodge Viper SRT-10 Convertible! (music fades)
Doug: And the 100-grand and the car will automatically be awarded to Andy in the event he wins the game outright. Andy, before you try to improve your score, we give you, as a two-time champ trying to become undefeated, a chance to say hello to anyone you like.
Andy: I'd like to say hello to my little friend.
(Doug ducks) (audience laughs)
D.J.: Doug, you know he and everyone else had to be screened for firearms. So you're OK.
Doug: (getting back up) Thanks. Anyone else?
Andy: I also want to say hello to my cats, Calvin and Klein.
Doug: All right. Now that you've said hi to the felines, let's make a bee line to the board. Five numbers, please.
Andy: Lucky 7; 11, usually paired with 7; Unlucky 13; Sweet 16 21 for Blackjack. So 7, 11, 13, 16 and 21.
Doug: Interesting reasoning. Let's see if that helps.
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Doug: Well, a 10-point two-pair hand. 'Fraid that's not going to help you out if you stopped here. Go ahead and make exchanges, please.
Andy: I'll exchange the Queen for #9. Come on Jack or 9.
Doug: Trying to build himself a full boat. Does he do it with #9?
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(FF reveal sfx) (a few groans)
Doug: Nope. Ace keeps you at 10 more.
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Doug: Well, you'll either have to win the next two round or make a natural royal flush in one of them to make it back to the tourney. Michael's up next. But let's shuffle the cards first.
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Doug: Michael, Michael, time to motorcycle.
Michael: Doug, Doug, you're a slug! How ya doin'?
Doug: Heheh, yer funny.
Michael: OK, my name is Michael Clifford. I am from Marlton, New Jersey. I am currently unemployed. I like watching game shows & playing netgames. Also, I just want to say to Deej that she looks very hot today.
D.J.: Thanks, Michael -- but I'm not taking applications for boyfriends or husbands.
Michael: All right, I will go with 1, 2, 9, 4, & 11.
Doug: Sticking with the top two rows.
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Doug: Just a pair of Aces. Now, Michael, if you stopped here, you'd have a total of 35 points -- and have to hope David takes a five-point penalty on his possession for a tie-breaker. So would you like to take 5 points for the two Aces -- or make exchanges and try to do better.
Michael: I'll exchange the King, Queen, & Jack for 19, 18, & 10. Sorry guys, I'm not picking 12 today.
Doug: Bypassing Jill's number. Hmmm. Well, let's see if those numbers work.
VIDEO POKER CONTINUES
