Doug: Welcome back to The Big Risk. Round 2's about to start. Right now, let's bring the players up to speed by giving each of them CY$500.
MATT
CY$1,250
MICHAEL
CY$500
IAN
CY$2,250
Doug: Now in this round, players, you'll each tackle three questions. Each question could be worth up to CY$1000. The value is determined by your selection of a row or column -- and our spin of the True or False board. Let's have a look at what's on the board this time.
Doug: It's an all-American theme. On every spin, at least one row or column will have three different symbols -- making each question worth CY$250. At least another row or column will have a pair of a particular symbol -- making each question worth CY$500. And at least one row or colum is guaranteed to have three of a kind -- which means you'll tackle three questions at CY$1000 each.
After you've each had a turn, we'll go for more with Five-Card Risk.
Michael, let's see if your luck turns around. Please pick a row or column.
Michael: Ooh, an all Philadelphia board! I'm going to love this! Let's go with the center column.
Doug: If three pictures of Jim Gardner suddenly come up there, I'm on the next bus to Topeka.
(light laughter from the crowd)
(Doug pulls handle on his podium; reels on True or False board spin)
Doug: Well, the center *row* would've been just as lousy. Three-way split means three questions at CY$250 each.
True or false: In New York, Manhattan College is located in Manhattan.
Michael: That's false.
Doug: Located in The Bronx.
True or false: Samuel L. Jackson was in the movie "Goodfellas".
Michael: That's true.
Doug: That's right. Last one.
True or false: Joan Crawford's dieting secret was crackers and mustard.
Michael: That's true.
Doug: Michael scores the hat trick for the Flyers!
MATT
CY$1,250
MICHAEL
CY$1,250
IAN
CY$2,250
Doug: Why not keep up with the Philly theme?
Michael: Man, I was hoping for three pictures of Cecily Tynan.
Doug: See? Matt, your turn.
Matt: Middle row.
Doug: Champ's going for the middle *row*.
(Doug pulls handle on his podium; reels on True or False board spin)
Doug: If only you went for the middle *column*. We go for CY$250 on each of these.
True or false: If you were born on Christmas Day, you're a Leo.
Matt: False.
Doug: Those born on Christmas are Capricorns. And in this economy, unfortunately, Capricorns' Christmas presents double as birthday presents. But I digress.
True or false: Bach wrote an operetta about coffee.
Matt: True?
Doug: He did indeed. Last one.
True or false: First-run episodes of "Survivor" air on CBS.
Matt: Definitely true.
Doug: Definitely a hat trick.
MATT
CY$2,000
MICHAEL
CY$1,250
IAN
CY$2,250
Doug: Ian, you'll have the lead going into Five-Card Risk no matter what. Every correct answer you give pads that lead. But by how much? Depends on the row or column you choose.
Ian: I am choosing the middle row.
Doug: Obviously, you're not basing that decision on its past performance.
(light laughter from the crowd)
(Doug pulls handle on his podium; reels on True or False board spin)
Doug: As I was saying... (more laughter) ... middle row was bound to be worth a grand sooner or later -- and it is. Ian, you play three questions at a thousand cyber-bucks a pop.
True or false: The Rolling Stones made their U.S. TV debut on "The Ed Sullivan Show".
Ian: False.
Doug: Stones' U.S. debute was on "The Les Crane Show" on WABC-TV in New York City.
Most of crew: New York City?!?!??
Doug: Moving onward.
True or false: Henry Kissinger's actual first name is Heinz.
Ian: True.
Doug: That's right. Let's see if you complete the hat trick.
True or false: Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States, is allergic to dairy.
Ian: False.
Doug: Oh, no, that's true. President Clinton's allergic to dairy. He also is apparently allergic to Chris Wallace.
(light laughter from the crowd)
MATT
CY$2,000
MICHAEL
CY$1,250
IAN
CY$4,250
Doug: Two out of three ain't bad, to quote Meat Loaf. That gives Ian a score of 4250. Matt's in second with an even two-thou. Michael's in third with 1250. Matt and Michael, misfortune from the spins of the slots can be turned around with the cards. Here's Deej with more.
D.J.: All right, Doug. During the break, Harry randomly drew the theme for the Five-Card Risk and it is...
D.J.: ...Any Face Loses. As the name of the game implies, you want to avoid Kings, Queens and Jacks. After Harry drew the theme, he shuffled a deck of 54 cards, including two Jokers, and then placed the first five cards accordingly behind the numbered spaces.
In a moment, you'll place a wager on the first card. If that first card isn't royalty, the payoff is one-to-one. You'll then have the choice to freeze and protect your winnings for this round -- or risk and try and double what you just doubled. The moment a King, Queen or Jack is revealed, those who risked will lose any and all winnings -- and post a net loss of the original wager.
In addition, Jokers are wild -- but they also represent losing cards.
Doug: All right, minimum bet is CY$500. You may take the big risk voluntarily and wager everything you have. You must bet in CY$50 increments. So for the second time tonight -- place your bets.
(players lock in bets)
MATT
CY$1,200
RISK
CY$800MICHAEL
CY$00
RISK
CY$1,250IAN
CY$3,750
RISK
CY$500Doug: And we're all set. Matt's betting 800, Michael's all in and Ian's again taking the conservative approach.
Michael: To quote Meat Loaf, I'm like a bat out of hell.
Doug: Very well. Let's have a look at the first card.
(BB87 Gold Run loss sfx; audience groans)
Doug: Then again -- I'd rather *not* see the first card.
MATT
CY$1,200
MICHAEL
CY$00
IAN
CY$3,750
("A Little Less Conversation" plays)
Doug: Ian's minimum bet turns out to be the smartest bet. He's enjoying a big lead. But there's no such thing as a *safe* lead on The Big Risk. Only two players advance to The Big Risk round. Come back and find out who -- after this.
ADVANCE TO ROUND 3
