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Allan Dirrelle Hackney (May 21, 1969 - December 17, 2013), an ambulance dispatcher from Mitchell, Indiana, appeared on the U.S. version of the show on April 6, 2001. He walked away with $32,000 after incorrectly answering his $125,000 question, and played for $2,170,000.

WWTBAM Run[]

Fastest Finger Question[]

Fastest Finger Question
Put these movies in order by their first theatrical release, starting with the earliest.
⬥ A: The First Wives Club ⬥ B: What Women Want
⬥ C: Earth Girls Are Easy ⬥ D: Tootsie
The correct answer was D-C-A-B. Out of 10 contestants, 3 got it right. Allan got it right in the fastest time in 5.21 seconds.

Allan’s Run to $2,170,000[]

$100 (1 of 15) - Not Timed
A man wearing a suit traditionally displays his handkerchief where?
⬥ A: Breast pocket ⬥ B: Hat
⬥ C: Back pocket ⬥ D: Nose
$200 (2 of 15) - Not Timed
When you "put the kibosh" on something, what do you do to it?
⬥ A: Speed it up ⬥ B: Stop it
⬥ C: Back it up ⬥ D: Cover in sauerkraut
$300 (3 of 15) - Not Timed
A pop fly can occur in which of these sports?
⬥ A: Basketball ⬥ B: Baseball
⬥ C: Tennis ⬥ D: Limbo
$500 (4 of 15) - Not Timed
An antiseptic is typically used to treat what?
⬥ A: Headache ⬥ B: Fever
⬥ C: Cut ⬥ D: Stomachache
$1,000 (5 of 15) - Not Timed
In what subject do students learn "The Five Ws"?
⬥ A: Chemistry ⬥ B: Economics
⬥ C: Philosophy ⬥ D: Journalism
$2,000 (6 of 15) - Not Timed
Unleavened bread lacks what ingredient?
⬥ A: Flour ⬥ B: Salt
⬥ C: Yeast ⬥ D: Oil
$4,000 (7 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of the following is a common nickname for the New York Stock Exchange?
⬥ A: The Lion’s Den ⬥ B: The Big Board
⬥ C: The Fast Track ⬥ D: The Stock Pile
$8,000 (8 of 15) - Not Timed
The title character of the novel "Johnny Tremain" takes part in which of these events?
”Ask the Audience” lifeline used
⬥ A: Boston Tea Party ⬥ B: Battle at Bull Run
⬥ C: Charging San Juan Hill ⬥ D: D-Day Invasion
Ask the Audience Results: A: 41% ⬥ B: 35% ⬥ C: 11% ⬥ D: 13%
$16,000 (9 of 15) - Not Timed
Which former "Homicide: Life on the Street" TV detective stars as a doctor on "Gideon's Crossing"?
⬥ A: Daniel Baldwin ⬥ B: Richard Belzer
⬥ C: Andre Braugher ⬥ D: Yaphet Kotto
$32,000 (10 of 15) - Not Timed
Where is the famous Prado museum?
⬥ A: Cairo ⬥ B: Rome
⬥ C: Stockholm ⬥ D: Madrid

$64,000 (11 of 15) - Not Timed
In the 1984 movie "The Natural," what is the name of Roy Hobbs' baseball bat?
⬥ A: Wonderboy ⬥ B: Billy the Kid
⬥ C: Giant killer ⬥ D: Red Dog
$125,000 (12 of 15) - Not Timed
Amid a corruption scandal, Alberto Fujimori resigned as president of what country in 2000?
”50:50” and “Phone-a-Friend” lifelines used
⬥ A: Thailand ⬥ B: Japan
⬥ C: Peru ⬥ D: Philippines
Allan has no idea, so he decides to use the 50:50, which leaves C and D.


Allan decides to call Gerold, who teaches current events. Gerold isn’t sure but he thinks it’s D: Philippines. Allan goes with him, and he loses $32,000.

Total Prize Money: $32,000

Preceded by
Dan Orr
U.S. Contestant (Season 1)
Allan Hackney
Succeeded by
Chris Mushrush
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