Game Show Newsnet - Pay It Off

It's Friday Night, and it's time for four more episodes of the show where their pop culture knowledge could pay off their debt.

First up tonight is 35-year old, Atlanta native, Jennifer Ferris. She has brough her family who is sitting in the audience. Jennifer's cousin, Janette is her bailout partner who can be called upon for help, but only once during play. Can Jennifer turn her debit into credit and pay it off? Let's find out.

1ST GAME ($1,000): Whodunnit?

The subjects involved in this episode are Tyrese and Tyra Banks.

Who appeared topless on the cover of the album "I Wanna Go There"?

Tyrese (Right) [1/3]

Who has won and Emmy?

Tyra Banks (Right) [2/3]

Who transformed into an actor for rules "Coyote Ugly" and "Felicity"?

Tyra Banks (Right) [3/3]

No problems so far, Jennifer's already a single grand richer.

2ND GAME ($1,500): Black Sheep

Medgar Evers/Muddy Waters/Magic Johnson - Who is NOT a native son of Mississippi?

Magic Johnson (Right) [1/3]

Lionel Richie/Stevie Wonder/Prince - Who did NOT sing on the 1985 hit "We Are the World"?

Prince (Right) [2/3]

New Zealand/The Philippines/Australia - Which is NOT a final destination for someone planning to go 'Down Under'?

The Philippines (Right) [3/3]

Still having no problems so far, Jennifer raises her bank balance to $2,500.

3RD GAME ($2,000): Don't Blink

Jennifer watches a clip from a music video and then answers the following questions...

What does the female artist run her hand down?

Curtain (Right) [1/3]

How many times do we see the dragon wall paper?

5 (6)

What does the artist say "he just can't do"?

Let you go (Right) [2/3]

What clothing item does the artist put on?

A skirt (Right) [3/3]

Jennifer didn't need the last question as be increases her to total to $4,500.

4TH GAME ($2,500): LineUp

Tonight, Jennifer has to line put the five McDonald's food items in order from the one with the least amount of calories to the one with the most.

Fillet-O-Fish

A Ketchup Packet

Small French Fries

Fruit 'n Yogurt Parfait

A Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese

1) Fruit 'n Yogurt Parfait
2) A Ketchup Packet
3) Small French Fries
4) Fillet-O-Fish
5) A Double Quarter Pounder w/Cheese

The items are not in the correct order and Jennifer now has two chances left.

1) A Ketchup Packet
2) Fruit 'n Yogurt Parfait
3) Small French Fries
4) Fillet-O-Fish
5) A Double Quarter Pounder w/Cheese

The order this time is correct and Jennifer's second chance pays off $2,500, raising her total so far to $7,000.

5TH GAME ($3,000 + A Caribbean Getaway): Piece Out

As Beyonce asked in the song "Single Ladies," which planet, known for its rings would you "put a ring on"?
Mars/Saturn/Venus/Pluto

Saturn (Right)

Throw your rollies in the sky! What symbol is used as the logo for Rolex watches?
A horse/A crown/A trhone/A castle

A crown (Right)

By the time of his death in 1828, what military leader ruled the largest kingdon in southeastern Africa?
Hannibal/Kublai Khan/Shaka Zulu/Tutankhamun

Shaka Zulu (Right)

If you combined the title of 2 shows that have starred Tisha Campbell-Martin & Tichina Arnold, what could that new show title be?
"King of 227"/"Hangin With Mr. Bernie Mac"/"Everybody Hates My Wife and Kids"/"Grey's Soul Food"

"Everybody Hates My Wife and Kids" (Right)

In 1952, what legendary baseball player became the first black executive of a major radio-TV network?
Jackie Robinson/Hank Aaron/Willie Mays/Barry Bonds

Hank Aaron (Jackie Robinson)

Jennifer then uncovers four pieces to reveal a picture of a person, and then correctly guesses Oprah Winfrey for a guaranteed total of $10,000 and she has also won the Caribbean getaway.

BONUS GAME: Back in the Black

*Proverbially speaking, what number is "a crowd"?

The bonus game starts with 3 as the base number.

$500 - # of acting Oscars won by black performers

More (Right, 12)

$1,000 - # of letters in the Greek alphabet

More (Right, 24)

$2,000 - # of full months Brittney spears was married to Kevin Federline

Less (Wrong, 33)

Jennifer was starting off so well, but faltered at this point. She did play a fantastic game and goes home with $10,000 and a Caribbean vacation for her efforts.

The next episode begins anew for 57-year old Renee Davis, who isn't disciplined when it comes to finances. Her husband, Ron, is her bailout partner who can be called upon during play, but only once. Let's see if Renee can make it all the way to the $25,000 pot of gold.

1ST GAME ($1,000): Black Sheep

Nelson Mandela/Martin Luther King, Jr./W.E.B. du Bois - Who did NOT win a Nobel Peace Prize?

W.E.B. du Bois (Right) [1/3]

Solange/Beyonce/Des'ree - Who would most likely NOT call Mathew Knowles on Father's Day?

Des'Ree (Right) [2/3]

Brown Paper Bag/Pile of Grass/Aluminum Cans - Go Green! Which is NOT biodegradable?

Aluminum Cans (Right) [3/3]

Renee gets past the first game unscathed and for her efforts, she's awarded $1,000.

2ND GAME ($1,500): The HookUp

Renee has to match five desserts...

Churro
Tiramisu
Chocolate Mousse
Baklava
Trifle

...with the countries they're most associated with.

Churro - Mexico (Right)
Tiramisu - Italy (Right)
Chocolate Mousse - France (Right)
Baklava - Turkey (Right)
Trifle - England (Right)

Renee gets all five of them right, and that's more than enough pocket an extra one-and-a-half grand.

3RD GAME ($2,000): Don't Blink

Renee watches a clip from a music video and then answers these questions...

What instrument do you see being played?

Guitar (Piano)

What does the artist open?

A window (Right) [1/3]

What is the artist "just about over"?

Being your girlfriend (Right) [2/3]

How many girls are standing in the street with the artist?

2 (Right) [3/3]

Renee didn't need that last question...

Who is the artist? - Crisette Michelle

Renee now has a total of $4,500 in her posession.

4TH GAME ($2,500): Fab 5ive

Renee is shown a list of 10 states...

New York
Illinois
North Carolina
California
Texas
Michigan
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Maryland

According to the 2000 US Census, five of those have over 2,000,000 African-American residents.

New York (Right) [1/5]
California (Right) [2/5]
Georgia (Right) [3/5]
Illinois (Wrong)
Texas (Right) [4/5]
Louisiana (Wrong)

Renee's bailout, Ron, is leaning more towards North Carolina. Renee, goes with Ron, and is...wrong. The last correct answer was Florida, and Renee leaves with $4,500. Let's just hope her marriage to Ron is still standing.

We've got some time left in this episode, so let's have an audience member play. Samantha is a waitress from another city in Georgia that isn't Atlanta. Tonight, she plays The HookUp where she must match five hot rides...

Pontiac
Chevy
Chrysler
Dodge
Ford

...to the makers of their model.

Pontiac - Stratus (Vibe)
Chevy - Tahoe (Right)
Chrysler - Vibe (PT Cruiser)
Dodge - PT Cruiser (Stratus)
Ford - Crown Victoria (Right)

Darn, Samantha fell short of the goal by just one correct answer. However, Samantha does recieve $100 in consolation cash.

We're now on to episode 18, where 25-year old Max Booker takes his turn at bat. Max graduated from law school last year, but he's getting schooled the hard way when it comes to finances. Max's bailout partner, LeBrea(?) is in the audience.

1ST GAME ($1,000): Black Sheep

Himalaya Mountains/Ganges River/Sahara Desert - If India.Arie toured northern India, which would she NOT encounter?

Max calls on his bailout for help and she says it's the Sahara. That is correct. [1/3]

"Boyz n the Hood"/"Do the Right Thing"/"Higher Learning" - Which of the following films was NOT directed by John Singleton?

"Do the Right Thing" (Right) [2/3]

Nick Cannon/Regina King/Gladys Knight - Don't hate the player, hate the game. Whose last name is NOT the same as a chess piece?

Nick Cannon (Right) [3/3]

Max is now a proud owner of $1,000, but can he own more?

2ND GAME ($1,500): The HookUp

Max has to match these zodiac signs...

Leo
Aires
Gemini
Taurus
Pisces

...with their symbols.

Leo - Lion (Right)
Aires - Ram (Right)
Gemini - Twins (Right)
Taurus - Bull (Right)
Pisces - Fish (Right)

Max gets the whole list right to bank $1,500. He's now up to $2,500 in total.

3RD GAME ($2,000): Don't Blink

Max watches a clip from a music video and then answers the following questions.

What's written on the artist's shirt?

I Heart It (Correct, also would have accepted "I Love It") [1/3]

What device is the jogger holding?

iPod (Right) [2/3]

How many girls are dancing by the car?

1 (Right) [3/3]

The other two questions weren't needed as Max becomes $4,500 richer.

4TH GAME ($2,500): LineUp

Max has to put five books in order from the oldest to the most recent.

The Secret
Uncle Tom's Cabin
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
The Holy Bible
The Invisible Man

1) The Holy Bible
2) Uncle Tom's Cabin
3) I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
4) The Invisible Man
5) The Secret

Max's first attempt ended in failure, but he has two more chances.

1) The Holy Bible
2) Uncle Tom's Cabin
3) The Invisible Man
4) I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
5) The Secret

Max's second attempt...is...good! He now has $7,000 in his account.

5TH GAME ($3,000 + A New Home Office): Piece Out

On the sitcom "Moesha," Moesha's boyfriend went by what single-letter nickname?
P/R/Q/T

Q (Right)

Trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie is credited as a founder of what jazz movement?
Postbop/Hip Hop/Bebop/Britpop

Bebop (Right)

Serving courageously in World War II, the famous all-black 99th Fighter Squadron trained where?
Tuskegee, Florida/Tuskegee, Georgia/Tuskegee, Mississippi/Tuskegee, Alabama

Tuskegee, Alabama (Right)

Diana Ross received an Oscar nomination for her portrayal of what legendary singer?
Ella Fitzgerald/Marian Anderson/Billie Holiday/Aretha Franklin

Billie Holiday (Right)

According to the CIA, about half the population of Haito practices what religion?
Islam/Buddhism/Voodoo/Taoism

Voodoo (Right)

Max then takes away five of the pieces to reveal a picture of a thing. He guesses it's Elmo and is correct! Max makes it through all five steps to claim a total of $10,000 and a new office.

BONUS GAME: Back in the Black

*In a traditional pedicure, how many toes are painted?

The base number of 10 is set.

$500 - # of outfits Michelle Obama wore on Inauguration Day

Less (Right, 2)

$1,000 - The cost of Michael and Janet Jackson's "Scream" video to the nearest million

Less (Wrong, 7)

The night is now over for Max who leaves Pay it Off with $10,000 and a new home office.

We're now down to the last episode for tonight. And taking the podium this time is Lorrie Matthews, a 33-year old freelance journalist from Atlanta. Lorrie's father was a trivia buff who was also contestant on a few game shows, but he passed away. So her sister, Lisa will have to be her bailout partner for whom she can be called upon just once. Lorrie is ready to delete some debt and pay it off right now.

1ST GAME ($1,000): Whodunnit?

The subjects involved this time out are Don King and King Henry VIII.

Who had a daughter named Elizabeth?

King Henry VIII (Right) [1/3]

Whose hair-raising life is the focus of a Showtime TV series?

Don King (King Henry VIII)

Who negotiated for 'The Easton Assassin,' 'Iron Mike' and 'The Executioner'?

Don King (Right) [2/3]

Who presented the Pope with belts denoting the pontiff as "world champion of peace and love"?

King Henry VIII (Don King)

Who went a few rounds with most of his six wives?

King Henry VIII (Right) [3/3]

Lorrie had nearly faltered, but came through in the end with $1,000.

2ND GAME ($1,500): Black Sheep

Bill Bradley/Kevin Johnson/Dennis Kucinich - Which politician did NOT play in the NBA?

Dennis Kucinich (Right) [1/3]

Snowflake/Rainbow/Horseshow - Which is NOT one of the marshmallow shapes in a box of Lucky Charms cereal?

Snowflake (Right) [2/3]

Ed Lover/Chuck D./Dr. Drew - Which man was NOT a co-host of "Yo! MTV Raps"?

Chuck D. (Right) [3/3]

Lorrie gets another $1,500 and is up to $2,500 overall.

3RD GAME ($2,000): Don't Blink

Lorrie watches a clip from another BET show and answers the following questions.

How many times does the car bounce?

3 (Twice/2 times)

What part of her body is the woman getting a tattoo?

Forearm (Right, also would have accepted her arm) [1/3]

What does the woman in the car hold over her head?

Lorrie calls on Lisa for help and she thinks it was a t-shirt. Lorrie goes with Lisa on the answer.

T-Shirt (Hands)

How many times do you hear the word Vegas?

3 (Once)

Sadly, it's the end of the line for Lorrie who had a great time and $2,500 to boot.

It's now time to have an audience member play a game. Fay McQueen, a teacher, wants to pay off her last car notice and the late fees.

Fay plays The HookUp where she has to match the five TV characters...

Willis Jackson
Florida Evans
Curtis Payne
Carlton Banks
Khadijah James

...with where their show is set.

Willis Jackson - Manhattan (Right)
Florida Evans - Chicago (Right)
Curtis Payne - Atlanta (Right)
Carlton Banks - Los Angeles (Right)
Khadijah James - Brooklyn (Right)

Fay makes a clean sweep, and that's more than good enough for $500. More Pay it Off coming up next time...if there is a next time.

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