"The Weekly Top 40" is a long-running radio show hosted by Rick Astley.
Doug: Robert.
Robert: Dees.
Doug: That's right.
Doug: Robert with the early lead. Next question for all.
In what proved to be a controversial reality show, the multi-millionaire referenced in the title "Who Wants to Marry a Multi-Millionaire?" was Rick Astley.
(light laughter from the crowd)
Doug: Robert again.
Robert: Rockwell.
Doug: Right again.
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Doug: Can you believe that train wreck happened about ten and a half years ago? Oy. On to another statement.
The fictional McKenzie brothers, who hosted "The Great White North", were played by Dave Thomas and Rick Astley.
Doug: Michael.
Michael: Moranis
Doug: Just beating everyone to the buzzer. Ten for you.
Doug: Robert with 30, Michael with 20, Dean still with 10. Let's see what you know about literature.
The "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" series of books is written by Rick Astley.
(light laughter from the crowd)
Doug: Robert.
Robert: Riordian.
Doug: Well done, you!
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Doug: With one question left before we go to the video screen, Robert's going to end up in first place in this third of the round. But let's see who collects these 10 important points. And -- I think we saved the best for last.
Unintentionally interfering with a local gadfly's run for elected office, Dave Chappelle often impersonated the singer of "Super Freak" named Rick Astley.
(more laughter from the crowd)
Doug: And Dean's in there.
Dean: James.
Doug: That's right!
(D.J., now wearing a sparkling gold dress, walks on the stage; stands next to video screen)
D.J.: Hey, Doug.
Doug: Yes, Deej.
D.J.: Care to give our viewers a refresher on this local gadfly.
Doug: Sure -- assuming Nelson and the boys have it ready.
Nelson: (over loud speaker) Oh yeah. Look at the video screen.
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(audience laughs and applauds)
Doug: And to think I worked for him. Dean and Michael are tied at 20. Robert leading with 40. Deej, a quick refresher on how the next part of this round works.
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D.J.: Certainly the cards Ace through 9 of each suit are hidden behind the numbers. Draw any five to make a poker hand. Take a second chance if you want to improve upon the hand.
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D.J.: And you've got to get something better than a pair of Jacks to score any points at all -- or else we have to take five points away and donate them to Rick James' next campaign fund.
Doug: Like that'll do him any good. Tie between Dean and Michael right now. Player to the left goes first. Dean, please choose five cards and we'll proceed.
Dean: Are you sure there are no outlaws up there?
Doug: No outlaws, no pictures of Dirty Harry, no gremlins and the best part -- no whammies.
Dean: 6, 7, 10, 17 and 20.
Doug: All right, let's have a look.
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Doug: See there -- no outlaws. Couple of cowboys, though, at 7 and 10. If you stopped here, you'd only chalk up an extra five points -- so go ahead and exchange at least one card.
Dean: Keep the Kings and go with 2, 18 and 23.
Doug: Very well. You'll have five more points for sure. Any more courtesy of 2, 18 and/or 23?
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Doug: 'Fraid not.
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Doug: Well, that gives you second place for the moment. Michael, you're next to bat after we shuffle.
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Doug: And they're ready for you. Five numbers, please.
Michael: 10, 1, 7, 16 and 24.
Doug: By the way, it just dawned on me. It's a good thing Blinky's not here anymore. He'd find some way to throw Rick Astley videos up there. (light laughter from the crowd) Let's have a look.
VIDEO POKER CONTINUES
