ROBERT CY$50	CHRIS CY$50	DUSTIN CY$50

(ding)

Doug: And now, we'll play a series of toss-up questions worth CY$50 each. Chime in with the right answer and you win half a cyber-Franklin. But, if you buzz in and give me a wrong answer, each of your opponents collect CY$50. We'll then give you a chance to double your scores with the Dice Risk. Good luck and here we go...

How many people are pictured on both the front and the back of the same currently-circulating U.S. coin?

(Robert buzzes in)

Doug: Robert.

Robert: 1

Doug: No, it's actually two. The penny features Abe Lincoln on the front and back. You'll find him in the center of the Lincoln Memorial. Also, George Washington is on the front and back of the New Jersey state quarter. With that said, Chris and Dustin each win CY$50.

 

 

 

ROBERT CY$50	CHRIS CY$100	DUSTIN CY$100

Doug: And we go on to the next query...

The NAACP was founded in 1909. What does the "C" in NAACP stand for?

(Robert buzzes in)

Doug: Robert.

Robert: Colored

Doug: That's right.

 

 

 

ROBERT CY$100	CHRIS CY$100	DUSTIN CY$100

(audience applause)

Doug: Three-way tie at 100. Next query...

Johnny Rivers' first two pop charting singles were written and recorded by Chuck Berry -- and both songs' titles start with the letter "M". Name either one.

(Robert buzzes in)

Doug: Robert again.

Robert: Memphis

Doug: One was "Maybelline" -- and the other -- "Memphis".

 

 

 

ROBERT CY$150	CHRIS CY$100	DUSTIN CY$100

(audience applause)

Doug: Champ leads by 50. Chris, Dustin, let's see if you can score 50 for yourself with this...

In 1535, Sir Thomas More was executed in England for what crime?

(Chris buzzes in)

Doug: Chris.

Chris: Treason

Doug: Right for 50.

 

 

 

ROBERT CY$150	CHRIS CY$150	DUSTIN CY$100

(audience applause)

Doug: Crime & Treason -- wasn't that a Bob Eubanks show? Oh, that was Rhyme & Reason. Nevermind. Onward to the next question...

Name the first U.S. team to win the Stanley Cup.

(Robert buzzes in)

Doug: Robert.

Robert: New York Rangers.

Doug: No -- and this was a bit of a trick question. Correct answer was the Seattle Metropolitans. In 1917, the Metropolitans became the first U.S. team to win the Cup as they defeated the Montreal Canadiens. And on top of that, the Metropolitans were part of the Pacific Coast Hockey Association; the Canadiens were in the National Hockey Association. So, Chris and Dustin each score 50 again.

 

 

 

ROBERT CY$150	CHRIS CY$200	DUSTIN CY$150

Doug: Chris takes the lead in the process. From sports, we go to politics...

The third Vice President of the United States was born in Newark, New Jersey. Name him.

(Robert buzzes in)

Doug: Robert.

Robert: Aaron Burr

Doug: Right.

 

 

 

ROBERT CY$200	CHRIS CY$200	DUSTIN CY$150

(audience applause)

Doug: Robert and Chris are tied for the lead. Dustin, let's see if you can make this a three-way tie.

This MSNBC news program, anchored by Keith Olbermann, shares its title with a British game show originally hosted by the late Richard Whiteley. What is their shared title?

(Robert buzzes in)

Doug: Robert.

Robert: Countdown

Doug: Got it.

 

 

 

ROBERT CY$250	CHRIS CY$200	DUSTIN CY$150

(audience applause) (bells ring)

Doug: And that sound means we've arrived at the midway point in the first round. Robert with CY$250, Chris has CY$200 and Dustin's up to CY$150. Before we play the second half of the round, let's meet our players. FIrst, to our new champion Robert.

Robert: I'm currently a student from Virginia Commonwealth University, and I love game shows and wrestling.

Doug: Continued good luck in your studies -- and on this game. Let's meet your newcomers -- starting with Chris.

Chris: My name is Chris Schumacher. I live in Graham, Texas, and I work at a fast-food restaurant. My biggest interest is computers.

Doug: Ah, one of my big interests, too. That and I'm hungry for a burger. (light laughter) In any event, good luck as you try to build on CY$200 -- and we also wish the same good luck to Dustin Riley. Introduce yourself to Mr. and Mrs. Internet.

Dustin: Originally from Cincinnati, OH, I moved to Iowa for a brief while before regaining my common sense and moving back. I am working for a major hotel chain, moving up the ladder quickly there, and some cyber-cash for a virtual degree in Hospitality Management can't hurt. :D

Doug: I heard that. You already have CY$150 in your bank. What do you do in your spare time?

Dustin: In my spare time I read and do some creative writing, all based in the anime fandom. I'm also a huge music nut, and pay no heed to the fact that Garth Brooks, Outkast, the Beatles, and the London Symphony Orchestra all have their share of songs on my iTunes playlist.

Doug: Wow, certainly an eclectic mix. Those are the players and they're about to take the Dice Risk. Deej is over by the board with more.

D.J.: Thanks, Doug. Players, time to place a bet for the first time in the game and we'll do that with Dice Risk.

 

D.J.: Robert, since you're the champion, you get to pick a number off the board to determine our dealer's point. Behind the numbers, we have cards ranked between a 4 and a 10 inclusive -- but excluding a 7. Which number would you like?

Robert: 3

D.J.: And behind number 3 we have...

 

(ding)

D.J.: ...a 5. And now, ladies and gentlemen, here's our friendly, neighborhood dealer. Well, OK, he's not that friendly and he doesn't live in the neighborhood -- but that's what they typed on the prompter for me. Anyway, here's our dealer, Dirty Harry.

(DH walks out to a chorus of boos)

D.J.: Now, since Robert drew a 5, Harry's point will be 5. In a moment, Harry will roll a pair of standard dice and keep rolling until he rolls a total of seven times or the dice on any roll add up to 5 or 7.

Now, if you think he'll make his point of 5 before rolling a 7, you want to bet on "PASS". If you think he'll fail and roll a 7 before a 5, bet on "DON'T PASS". Correct wagers pay off at 1-to-1; incorrect predictions result in a net loss of the original wager.

Doug: Thanks, Deej. Remember in the main game, you must always bet in multiples of CY$50. Minimum bet here is CY$50 -- and you may bet no more than your current total. Good luck and place your bets.

 

 

 

ROBERT CY$150	CHRIS CY$100	DUSTIN CY$100
PASS CY$100	DON'T PASS CY$100	PASS CY$50

Doug: And we have the bets locked it. Robert and Dustin are betting 100 and 50 respectively on "PASS". Chris is betting against Harry with CY$100 on "DON'T PASS". Back to the dice table we go.

D.J.: "Back to the dice table we go?" Who are you -- Yoda?

(light laughter)

Doug: Whatever. Just get on with it.

D.J.: Harry, you heard the man. Your point is 5.

ROUND 1 CONTINUES