Robert J. "Bob" Edgeworth (1946/1947 - October 22, 2004), a college professor from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was a contestant on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? won $32,000 in October 25, 2002 after answering his $500,000 question incorrectly.
Bob's (Partial) Run to the Million[]
$100 (1 of 15) - Not Timed
During an arrest, a police officer usually tells the suspect, "You have the right to remain" what?
⬥ A: In jail
⬥ B: Silent
⬥ C: On probation
⬥ D: Dangerously handsome
$200 (2 of 15) - Not Timed
What actress is the well-known pitchwoman for the ThighMaster?
⬥ A: Jamie Lee Curtis
⬥ B: Suzanne Somers
⬥ C: Heather Locklear
⬥ D: Cher
$300 (3 of 15) - Not Timed
In the Warner Bros. cartoons, Wile E. Coyote spends most of his time chasing after whom?
⬥ A: Road Runner
⬥ B: Tasmanian Devil
⬥ C: Elmer Fudd
⬥ D: Pepe Le Pew
$500 (4 of 15) - Not Timed
Knots are units traditionally used to measure the speed of what?
⬥ A: Trains
⬥ B: Horses
⬥ C: Ships
⬥ D: Electricity
$1,000 (5 of 15) - Not Timed
In 2002, Halle Berry won a Best Actress Academy Award for her role in what movie?
⬥ A: Monster's Ball
⬥ B: In the Bedroom
⬥ C: Vanilla Sky
⬥ D: The Shipping News
The klaxon called time and Bob would return the next day with all his lifelines remaining.
$2,000 (6 of 15) - Not Timed
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$4,000 (7 of 15) - Not Timed
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$8,000 (8 of 15) - Not Timed
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$32,000 (10 of 15) - Not Timed
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$64,000 (11 of 15) - Not Timed
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$125,000 (12 of 15) - Not Timed
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$250,000 (13 of 15) - Not Timed
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$500,000 (14 of 15) - Not Timed
The Ireng River in Guyana borders what other South American country? “50:50” lifeline used
⬥ A: Brazil
⬥ B: Suriname
⬥ C: ?
⬥ D: ?
Total Prize Money: $32,000
Trivia[]
He is the first syndicated contestant to see the $500,000 question.
But unfortunately, the first syndicated contestant to answer it wrong.
Bob was previously a contestant on Wheel of Fortune on May 29 and 30, 1991. He won $43,210 in cash and prizes including a car.
