Barrett Hildreth, a sales representative from Portland, Oregon, was a contestant who appeared on the U.S. version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? on January 26, 2001 and won $1,000 after missing his $32,000 question. Barrett played for $1,840,000.
WWTBAM Run[]
Fastest Finger Question[]
Fastest Finger Question
Put these words in order by the number of syllables they have, starting with the fewest.
⬥ A: Muscles
⬥ B: Bones
⬥ C: Epidermis
⬥ D: Ligaments
The correct answer was B-A-D-C. Out of 9 contestants, 5 got it right. Barrett was the fastest in 5.40 seconds.
Barrett’s Run to $1,840,000[]
$100 (1 of 15) - Not Timed
A hilarious comedian is said to have the audience "rolling in the" what?
⬥ A: Mud
⬥ B: Church
⬥ C: Aisles
⬥ D: Cow pies
$200 (2 of 15) - Not Timed
If someone's face is puffy from lack of sleep, it is said that he has what "under his eyes"?
⬥ A: Knapsacks
⬥ B: Bags
⬥ C: Purses
⬥ D: The look of love
$300 (3 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of these phrases means "an elaborate deception or cover-up"?
⬥ A: Silver and gold
⬥ B: Shower and steam
⬥ C: Smoke and mirrors
⬥ D: Chutes and ladders
$500 (4 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of these candies does not have a chocolate coating?
⬥ A: York Peppermint Patties
⬥ B: Milk Duds
⬥ C: Goobers
⬥ D: Twizzlers
$1,000 (5 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of these is a person most likely to do to a new couch to protect it from spills?
⬥ A: Varnish
⬥ B: Prime
⬥ C: Scotchgard
⬥ D: Simonize
$2,000 (6 of 15) - Not Timed
On the TV series "CHiPs," the officers primarily patrol what beat?
⬥ A: Highways
⬥ B: Movie studios
⬥ C: Beaches
⬥ D: National parks
$4,000 (7 of 15) - Not Timed
By definition, what is a grotto?
⬥ A: Hair style
⬥ B: Cave
⬥ C: Italian dish
⬥ D: Concert hall
$8,000 (8 of 15) - Not Timed
In the 2000 movie "Cast Away," the castaway is an employee of what company?
⬥ A: Federal Express
⬥ B: United Airlines
⬥ C: National Geographic
⬥ D: Microsoft
$16,000 (9 of 15) - Not Timed
Dr. Robert H. Goddard was a pioneer in which of these fields? ”Ask the Audience” lifeline used
Which of the following countries borders Mexico to the south? ”Phone-a-Friend” and "50:50" lifelines used
⬥ A: Nicaragua
⬥ B: Panama
⬥ C: Guatemala
⬥ D: Honduras
Barrett phones his friend, and fellow game show fanatic, Steve, for help. Steve is only "50:50 at best" that it's A: Nicaragua. Speaking of which, just after that, he uses his 50:50, eliminating B and D. Barrett decides to "bite the bullet" and guess A: Nicaragua. But it was the wrong answer, and he walks home with $1,000.
