Becky Busby, a freelance writer specializing in oil and gas from Boxborough, Massachusetts, appeared on the U.S. version of the show on the Ladies' Night Edition on May 30, 2002. She walked away with $64,000.
WWTBAM Run[]
Fastest Finger Question[]
Fastest Finger Question
Put these TV characters in order of their original debut, starting with the earliest.
⬥ A: Edith Bunker
⬥ B: Wilma Flintstone
⬥ C: Ally McBeal
⬥ D: Roseanne Conner
The correct answer was B-A-D-C. Out of 6 contestants, 2 got it right. Becky got it right in the fastest time in 5.25 seconds.
Becky’s Run to the Million[]
$100 (1 of 15) - Not Timed
Members of socially prominent families are said to have what color blood?
⬥ A: Green
⬥ B: Blue
⬥ C: Yellow
⬥ D: Platinum card
$200 (2 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of these animals squeals?
⬥ A: Goat
⬥ B: Chicken
⬥ C: Pig
⬥ D: Old MacDonald
$300 (3 of 15) - Not Timed
A classic laundry detergent commercial warned housewives about “ring around the” what?
⬥ A: Cuff
⬥ B: Pocket
⬥ C: Collar
⬥ D: Thankless drudgery
$500 (4 of 15) - Not Timed
What household fixture is most likely to be connected to a flue?
⬥ A: Dishwasher
⬥ B: Fireplace
⬥ C: Bathtub
⬥ D: Curtain
$1,000 (5 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of these professionals is most likely to use a drafting table?
⬥ A: Architect
⬥ B: Chef
⬥ C: Auto mechanic
⬥ D: Pilot
$2,000 (6 of 15) - Not Timed
What kind of organization is typically divided into smaller secretions known as locals?
⬥ A: Country club
⬥ B: Labor union
⬥ C: Library system
⬥ D: Political party
$4,000 (7 of 15) - Not Timed
Eucalyptus trees are native to which of these countries?
⬥ A: Japan
⬥ B: Spain
⬥ C: Australia
⬥ D: Greece
$8,000 (8 of 15) - Not Timed
Including George W. Bush, the U.S. has had how many presidents?
⬥ A: 39
⬥ B: 43
⬥ C: 46
⬥ D: 49
$16,000 (9 of 15) - Not Timed
Founded in 1955, The Village Voice is the major alternative newspaper of what U.S. city? 'Ask the Audience' lifeline used
Becky asked the audience, who overwhelmingly voted for D. She made that her final answer, winning $16,000.
$32,000 (10 of 15) - Not Timed
In the 1954 movie “Rear Window,” Jimmy Stewart’s character suspects a murder has occurred where?
⬥ A: Neighbor’s apartment
⬥ B: Vacant lot
⬥ C: Children’s playground
⬥ D: Department store
$64,000 (11 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of the following is the former name of the country of Jordan?
⬥ A: Subjordan
⬥ B: Interjordan
⬥ C: Transjordan
⬥ D: Parajordan
$125,000 (12 of 15) - Not Timed
What is the real first name of children’s book character Encyclopedia Brown? 'Phone-a-Friend' and '50:50' lifelines used
⬥ A: Leroy
⬥ B: Arthur
⬥ C: Francis
⬥ D: Stanley
Becky wasn't sure, so she called her sister Sharon, who was only 50% sure it was B. She then used the 50:50 lifeline, eliminating B and D. Not wanting to risk $32,000, she walked with $64,000. The correct answer was A.
