Art Kraus, a meteorologist from Princeton, New Jersey, appeared on the U.S. version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? on March 12-14, 2000. He walked away with $32,000 after incorrectly answering his $64,000 question.
Put these television series in the order of their debut, starting with the most recent.
⬥ A: Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
⬥ B: Just Shoot Me
⬥ C: Judging Amy
⬥ D: Xena: Warrior Princess
From 9 remaining contestants, 6 got it right, but Art (with a time of 3.55 seconds) was the fastest to correctly answer C-B-D-A, making him into the Hot Seat.
Art's Run to the Million[]
$100 (1 of 15) - Not Timed
If two enemies agree to put their differences aside, they are said to bury what weapon?
⬥ A: Sword
⬥ B: Hatchet
⬥ C: Pistol
⬥ D: Brass knuckles
$200 (2 of 15) - Not Timed
In opera, what name is given to a female singer with the highest range?
⬥ A: Baritone
⬥ B: Tenor
⬥ C: Soprano
⬥ D: Gelato
$300 (3 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of the following creatures is not a mammal?
⬥ A: Whale
⬥ B: Bat
⬥ C: Dolphin
⬥ D: Ostrich
$500 (4 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of the following was a nickname of Napoleon? 'Ask the Audience' lifeline used
Art was thinking of Little Corporal, but just to make sure he polled the audience. 69% of the audience thought it was B: Little Corporal. He went with the audience and his first instinct and won $500.
$1,000 (5 of 15) - Not Timed
What car rental company uses the slogan "We try harder"?
⬥ A: Avis
⬥ B: Hertz
⬥ C: National
⬥ D: Budget
The klaxon called time and Art would return on $1,000 with 2 lifelines still available.
$2,000 (6 of 15) - Not Timed
Phalanges are found in which of the following parts of the human body? 'Phone-a-Friend' lifeline used
⬥ A: Neck
⬥ B: Shoulders
⬥ C: Knees
⬥ D: Hands
Art decided to call Elizabeth, a teacher who taught his daughter. He frantically repeated the question and the answers... and she frantically said D as time expired. Art decided to go with her and won $2,000.
$4,000 (7 of 15) - Not Timed
In what state is the Three Mile Island power plant located?
⬥ A: Rhode Island
⬥ B: Pennsylvania
⬥ C: New York
⬥ D: New Jersey
$8,000 (8 of 15) - Not Timed
What is the profession of John Cusack's character in the film "Pushing Tin"? '50:50' lifeline used
⬥ A: Car salesman
⬥ B: Roofer
⬥ C: Factory worker
⬥ D: Air-traffic controller
$16,000 (9 of 15) - Not Timed
In what national park did Ansel Adams take his famous photo "Moon and a Half Dome"?
⬥ A: Yosemite
⬥ B: Acadia
⬥ C: Yellowstone
⬥ D: Grand Canyon
$32,000 (10 of 15) - Not Timed
Which former NCAA football coach is running for Congress in 2000?
⬥ A: Jimmy Johnson
⬥ B: Joe Paterno
⬥ C: Tom Osborne
⬥ D: Bobby Bowden
$64,000 (11 of 15) - Not Timed
What is the most widely known accomplishment of Mpule Kwelagobe?
