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I've Got a Secret by Chico Alexander, GSNN

Air time: 11:30p ET/10:30p CT on GSN
Host: Bil Dwyer

Uh, oh, Frank is carrying the show.

First player tonight is Kathy Young from Old Mystic, CT. Her secret: "I have the world's smallest waist." Bil thinks he's on "Lingo." Jermaine gets that he can see it if she was naked. Suzanne gets that she doesn't have any extra something. Frank nails it. "I'm going to guess... do you have a ridiculously small waist?" We get to see the waist, which is only 15 inches.... with the corset on. So it's off to the land of parting gifts for her.

Game #2 and we have another celebrity with another secret. You remember him from "LA Law". He's got a new series on USA called "Psych". It's Corbin Bernsen! His secret involves an interesting collection. Suzanne gets that some of them are made of plastic. Frank gets that they are not all the same size nor age. Billy gets this hint: "Sometimes the sports ones fail" and that each one is less than a foot in size. Jermaine gets that you can buy them in a gift shop. And he would've gotten the whole thing. Now Corbin gets one more clue in... "Rosebud." Frank's got it.

His secret: "I collect snow globes". Corbin's got over 6000. And he's got a few of them with him, including one with Philco on it and one from the '39 World's Fair.

Finally, 18-year-old college student Caroline McCaskey from Stockton, CA. Her secret: "I am a champion saw player." Frank gets that it has to do with a non-stringed, non-horned musical instrument. Jermaine gets that this is NOT a traditional instrument. Suzanne gets a big hint: it's a tool. Frank takes us home, baby. He's got it! "Do you use a bow to play this? Is it a saw, baby?"

Caroline said that she started with a violin. She's going to the land of parting gifts, and the panel is three-for-three tonight. Caroline plays us out with her champion saw and "The Star-Spangled Banner"... How patriotic.

Jeopardy! by Chico Alexander, GSNN

Air time: Check listings or jeopardy.com
Host: Alex Trebek

Bob Mesko (arts administrator from Denver); $68,599, five days

Kathleen Larkey (ESL teacher/program coordinator from Vancouver, BC)

Rodney Waites (law school administrator from Tuscaloosa, AL)

Bob Mesko has his five, although for him it was a long time come. How much can he rack up in his run next?

Bob starts up with $200 2005 Obits. Rodney wastes no time in finding the Daily Double under $400 Dogs at Work. He bets the max of $1000 on this: there are 6 AKC-recognized breeds called this, the most appropriate type of dog to tell, "Fetch!" "What are retrievers?" Right for $1400! He'd lose it all by the game break, though. He'd gain it all back by the half, but against Bob's $7800 and Kathleen's $4600, Rodney would have the dubious honor of starting Double Jeopardy!...

... with $400 The "UN" Countries, finding the first Daily Double under $1200. He goes all in on this: the May 1943 battle of this country ended the Axis hold on North Africa. "What is Tunisia?" Right for $4400! Last category in play is Constellations, as Bob finds the final Daily Double under $1200. He risks $4000 on this: the water jar in this constellation is represented by a Y-shaped group of 4 stars. "What is Aquarius?" Right for $16,600. Almost in the lead. He would take the lead with $18,200, while Kathleen would end up with $11,400 and Rodney, $13,200.

Final Jeopardy! in "World Leaders": in 1984 his grandson succeeded his daughter to become his country's prime minister. Correct question: Who is Jawaharlal Nehru?

Kathleen is the only person to get it right, so wagering will be important... And indeed it is. Kathleen, in utter disbelief, wins with $13,400, while Bob leaves... again... with $70,599.

Lingo by Chico Alexander, GSNN

Air time: 7:30p ET/6:30p CT on GSN
Host: Chuck Woolery & Shandi Finnessey

Brothers Damien (technology writer) & Matthew (songwriter/musician)

Sisters Becky (medical biller/freelance makeup artist) & Marianne (third-grade teacher)

BONUS LINGO JACKPOT: $20,000

Today, sibling rivalry can pay off in $20K!

Damien & Matthew start this one with a P. Becky & Marianne steal with PARTY for 25, and follow with FLAME and the Lingo for 100.

Damien & Matthew turn an L into LIARS, while Becky & Marianne steal their DRIVE. Damien & Matthew return the favor with MAGIC, but abracadabra, a stopper. They get the draw back with ERASE. Damien comes up red this time. They get the draw back with SNIFF. Becky & Marianne steal again with BOUND, and that's halftime. Sisters lead, 150-100.

Damien & Matthew get 50 RIGHT off an R. The ? ball gives them Lingo for the lead, 250 to the Reds' 150.

Becky & Marianne work from a G. They get GRAPE, but pick a Lingo for 300 to the brothers' 250.

Damien & Matthew get an M. They convert into MEMOS to tie. They follow with SHOVE, and that's game for the guys, 350-300 (the scoreboard later switches to 400, but it's a moot point).

With two Bonus Lingo letters, Damien & Matthew get LUCKY, JUICE, TUNES, NAVEL, AFTER, and MIMIC for six balls and six bills. The money ball today... 43. Matthew gets into the drum for... 59.Last draw, a five-out-of-eight chance of getting Lingo... And they miss it. Oh well, at least they have $600.

Tomorrow, $21,000 is in the bank.

Wheel of Fortune by Jason Block, GSNN

Air time: Check listings or wheeloffortune.com
Hosts: Pat Sajak & Vanna White

It's been 80 degrees and sunny here in NYC, so I got the Royal Treatment today from Mother Nature. Time to return the favor by recapping Wednesday's Wheel for you.

The $1,000 Tossup is PROPER NAME. Jason Belar is from Watersburg, MS. He solved DUKE UNIVERSITY for $1,000. He is in the US Air Force. Courtney Mcintyre is from Mesa, AZ. She is an office manager who is going to school full time at Mesa Community College. Hope is from Alabama.

The $2,000 Tossup is ON THE MAP. Jason misses, and Courtney solves THE CHICAGO RIVER for $2,000. And we add this trip to the Princeville Resort in Kauai worth $7,324. The category is SLOGAN and Courtney starts. She misses...over to Hope. She misses...over to Jason. He hits and picks up the Kauai Trip. He hits and picks up the $1,000 Gift Tag from Omaha Steaks. He misses...over to Courtney. She hits Lose A Turn..over to Hope. She misses a vowel. Over to Jason who solves COME HUNGRY LEAVE HAPPY for $2,050. He doesn't know, and it's IHOP. That round was worth $10,374 and he has $11,374 in cash and prizes!

The jackpot round is sponsored by Tums Smoothies Cocoa and Cream. The category is SHOW BIZ. Hope starts. After a ton of work, she loses $5,350 on Bankrupt...over to Jason...who misses after a lot of work as well. She hits the Jackpot wedge and solves ACTRESS & RECORDING ARTIST QUEEN LATIFAH for $10,800 and her total of $11,400 for that round gives her $13,400 and the lead.

The mystery round prize is $10,000. The category is PHRASE...and it's a PRIZE PUZZLE. Jason starts. He hits and picks up the $1,000 PearsGourmet.com gift tag. He solves YOU ARE CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF for $4,650. An Air Force Puzzle indeed...and we are sending him to Vancouver from lastminutetravel.com worth $4,000. And if you have the SPIN ID of SK00380 you are off to our neighbors to the North...and if you have the Sony Card...you have $50,000! That round was worth $9,650...and he vaults into the lead with $21,024 in cash and prizes.

The $3,000 Tossup is AROUND THE HOUSE. Hope is on the board with TURPENTINE. She has $3,000 and starts this round which is THING. She misses and we go right into a $1,500 a letter FINAL SPIN. And Jason solved DOUBLE BREASTED SUIT for $4,500. And he wins with $25,524 in cash and prizes. Hope leaves with $3,000. And Courtney leaves with $13,400 in cash.

Jason is going to Vancouver and Kauai with pears and steak. Let's see if he can haul it all away in a car. He lands on the S in CASH. The category is PHRASE. With the RSTLNE we have:

_ R _ E _ M _

He chooses B M K A

B R _ E _ M E

Being an Air Force member, he should have known BRIEF ME. But he lost $30,000. But he won $25,524 in cash and prizes.

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire by Don Harpwood, GSNN

Air time: Check listings or millionairetv.com
Host: Meredith Vieira

Last time, Patrick Neitz (Brooklyn, NY) made it to $8,000. He doesn't have any lifelines left at this time, but will that stop him from advancing further in his 15-question stack?

After mentioning once again that he has gone from being flat broke 20 years ago to being a graphic designer now, Patrick mentions that when he walks along the street, people say "Hi" to his dog. They don't know his name, but they do know the name of his dog. Maybe after his appearance here, they'll know his name. Anyway, the game resumes...

[$16,000]
Appearing at the end of many country names, the suffix "-stan" originates from what language?
A: Turkish
B: Russian
C: Persian
D: Arabic

Patrick doesn't know this one, so without any lifelines, he decides to walk. After seeing that it was C, he leaves with $8,000.

Next up is Paul Tardabona (Brooklyn, NY). He's a snappy dresser, and he feels that kids don't pay much attention to clothes these days. He says that if he can't win a million, he'll look like a million. Here's hoping he does win a million, though, because then, he'd be the first one in a few years to do so here. Paul starts by knowing that a man usually gets rid of his "five o'clock shadow" by shaving. He sweeps the lower tier, before getting to this...

[$2,000]
Found in Asia and Africa, jackals belong to the same family as what domesticated animals?
A: Dogs
B: Cats
C: Horses
D: Sheep

Paul isn't 100% sure, so he turns to the audience for help. Both polls show a lot of support for A (81% of the studio audience; 77% of the AIM users). So, Paul trusts them... and they're right! Next question...

[$4,000]
In a pro football game, a kicker may only prop the ball on a tee for what type of kick?
A: Kickoff
B: Field goal attempt
C: Punt
D: Extra point attempt

The 50:50 leaves A and D. Paul says A... and he's right! Another question later, and this shows up...

[$16,000]
In 2005, what singer launched the socially conscious fashion label Edun, which is "nude" spelled backward?
A: Alanis Morissette
B: Bono
C: Sheryl Crow
D: Seal

Paul calls his wife's cousin, Anthony, but he's not sure. With that, Paul walks with $8,000. By the way, the answer was B.

[This is the 4th straight player to walk with $8,000.]

In the hot seat now is Claudia Shanaman (York, PA). She was once on Jeopardy, but she wound up with a guitar and some parting gifts. In other words, she probably didn't win. Maybe she'll do better here... Claudia starts by knowing that fugitives are listed on the FBI's famous "Ten Most Wanted" list. She secures the $1,000, then eventually faces this...

[$8,000]
Capri pants are named for a picturesque resort island located off the coast of what country?
A: Spain
B: Turkey
C: Italy
D: Mexico

Claudia asks the audience, and both polls favour C (81%; 64%). Claudia trusts the audience... and they're right! On to the next one...

[$16,000]
Which of these words comes from a Greek word meaning "a person who eats at someone else's table"?
A: Scavenger
B: Parasite
C: Vermin
D: Cannibal

The 50:50 leaves A and B. Claudia then calls her stepson, Matthew, and he says B. So, Claudia trusts him... and it's B!

And there's the horn. We'll see Claudia again tomorrow.