Akiyomi Fields & Simone McMurry, from Staten Island, New York, were contestants on the sixth U.S. syndicated season of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? as part of Wedding Week. They walked away with $8,000.
WWTBAM Run[]
Akiyomi Fields & Simone McMurry's Run to the Million[]
| $100 (1 of 15) - Not Timed | |
| To entertain at their wedding reception, couples usually choose either a live band or a what? | |
| ⬥ A: Disc jockey | ⬥ B: Magician |
| ⬥ C: Stand-up comedian | ⬥ D: Embarrassing distant relative |
| $200 (2 of 15) - Not Timed | |
| True to their name, fruit bats are known to enjoy snacking on which of these foods? | |
| ⬥ A: Onions | ⬥ B: Chocolate |
| ⬥ C: Bananas | ⬥ D: Cheese |
| $300 (3 of 15) - Not Timed | |
| In humans, the heart is about the same size as the what? | |
| ⬥ A: Head | ⬥ B: Fist |
| ⬥ C: Nose | ⬥ D: Foot |
| $500 (4 of 15) - Not Timed | |
| Which of these terms of endearment are repeated throughout the Motown classic "I Can't Help Myself"? | |
| ⬥ A: Honey lamb, sweet pea | ⬥ B: Sugar lips, cupcake |
| ⬥ C: Sugar pie, honey bunch | ⬥ D: Sweetie pie, cookie |
| $1,000 (5 of 15) - Not Timed | |
| Because of its appearance, one of the waterfalls at Niagara Falls has what "matrimonial" name? | |
| ⬥ A: Cummerbund Falls | ⬥ B: Bouquet Falls |
| ⬥ C: Flower Girl Falls | ⬥ D: Bridal Veil Falls |
| $2,000 (6 of 15) - Not Timed | |
| Which of these TV series is named for the address at which it usually takes place? "Ask the Audience" lifeline used | |
| ⬥ A: 24 | ⬥ B: 30 Rock |
| ⬥ C: Zoey 101 | ⬥ D: The 4400 |
| Ask the Audience Results: A: 1% ⬥ B: 90% ⬥ C: 2% ⬥ D: 7% | |
| Akiyomi: Well, 24 is based off of the 24 hours that it takes--that the show occupies. I have no idea what--
Simone: Zoey 101, I believe, is a children's show, on Nickelodian or something. I'm pretty sure that's not it. Akiyomi: Do you want to ask the audience? Simone: I think we should. |
| $4,000 (7 of 15) - Not Timed | |
| The Turks and Caicos Islands are a British colony located where? | |
| ⬥ A: Caribbean | ⬥ B: French Polynesia |
| ⬥ C: Mediterranean Sea | ⬥ D: Mexican Riviera |
| $8,000 (8 of 15) - Not Timed | |
| Both "gam" and "pod" are terms used to describe a group of what animals? "Phone-a-Friend" and "50:50" lifelines used | |
| ⬥ A: Giraffes | ⬥ B: Whales |
| ⬥ C: Ostriches | ⬥ D: Bats |
| Akiyomi and Simone call one of Simone's college professors, Richard Dubin. They say Meredith should call him "Dubin".
Dubin: Ah, you know, I have no idea. Can you run those by me one more time, real quick? Simone: Giraffes, whales, ostriches and bats. Dubin: I'm stumped. Simone: Five seconds. Dubin: I'm stumped. I'd say pods, but it's a guess. Simone: What? Dubin: I'd say pods, but it-- Akiyomi is looking at these animals and think whales and bats would have the most variety, different types. They then asks for "50:50" leaving B and C. Akiyomi and Simone guessed B and it is right, they won $8,000. |
| $16,000 (9 of 15) - Not Timed | |
| Julie Andrews is featured in seven movies by what acclaimed director, who also happens to be her husband? | |
| ⬥ A: Norman Jewison | ⬥ B: Adrian Lyne |
| ⬥ C: Sydney Pollack | ⬥ D: Blake Edwards |
| Akiyomi and Simone decided to walk with $8,000 and their wedding cake, the right answer was D. |
Trivia[]
- Their full name were not shown on the screen. Meredith never mentions their last name and never holds up a Capital One check with the names on it. According to an article, their full names were Akiyomi Fields and Simone McMurry.[1]