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Lieutenant Charles Gramaglia, from Jacksonville, Florida, appeared on the U.S. version of the show on March 2-4, 2001. He walked away with $32,000 after he answered his $64,000 question incorrectly. He played for $2,020,000.

He had previously appeared on the show on January 13, 2000 as a Fastest Finger finalist, but did not make it to the Hot Seat.

WWTBAM Run[]

Fastest Finger Question[]

Fastest Finger Question
Put these tough-guy movie heroes in order, starting with the youngest.
⬥ A: Sylvester Stallone ⬥ B: Steven Seagal
⬥ C: Charles Bronson ⬥ D: Jean-Claude Van Damme
The correct answer was D-B-A-C. Out 8 contestants, 4 got it right. Charles was the fastest in 3.94 seconds.

Charles' Run to $2,020,000[]

$100 (1 of 15) - Not Timed
By definition, which of these people would most likely want to be left alone?
⬥ A: Hermit ⬥ B: Socialite
⬥ C: Debutante ⬥ D: Customer service rep
$200 (2 of 15) - Not Timed
Scoop neck and crew neck can describe which of the following?
⬥ A: Beer bottle ⬥ B: Blouse
⬥ C: Guitar ⬥ D: Giraffe
$300 (3 of 15) - Not Timed
An open porch that runs along one or more sides of a house is called what?
⬥ A: Veranda ⬥ B: Vent
⬥ C: Armoire ⬥ D: Guest bedroom
$500 (4 of 15) - Not Timed
The male of which of these animals is called a drake?
⬥ A: Tuna ⬥ B: Stork
⬥ C: Duck ⬥ D: Squirrel
$1,000 (5 of 15) - Not Timed
If you "take the Fifth" in a court of law, you are specifically protected from what?
⬥ A: Cruel punishment ⬥ B: Self-incrimination
⬥ C: Prosecution ⬥ D: Jail time
The klaxon called time, and Charles will be back with all 3 lifelines left.
$2,000 (6 of 15) - Not Timed
What herb's dye is popular as a body paint and haircoloring?
⬥ A: Alfalfa ⬥ B: Aloe
⬥ C: Ginger ⬥ D: Henna
Before the show started, he mentioned that he had seen Brian Fodera’s run, and while he was watching, he guessed Blackbird as well.
$4,000 (7 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of these TV theme songs is not sung by a lead character on the show?
⬥ A: Moesha ⬥ B: All in the Family
⬥ C: Ally McBeal ⬥ D: Frasier
$8,000 (8 of 15) - Not Timed
What European city is nicknamed the "City of Light"?
⬥ A: Paris ⬥ B: Amsterdam
⬥ C: Rome ⬥ D: Barcelona
$16,000 (9 of 15) - Not Timed
During the 1773 protest known as The Boston Tea Party, a band of colonists disguised themselves as what?
⬥ A: Clergymen ⬥ B: Indians
⬥ C: British Soldiers ⬥ D: Women
$32,000 (10 of 15) - Not Timed
What is a tie game of tic-tac-toe called?
'Ask the Audience' and “50:50” lifelines used
⬥ A: Mouse's game ⬥ B: Horse's game
⬥ C: Goose's game ⬥ D: Cat's game
Ask the Audience Results: A: 20% ⬥ B: 8% ⬥ C: 23% ⬥ D: 49%
$64,000 (11 of 15) - Not Timed
The 1987 film "Cry Freedom" is the story of which of the following South African activists?
“Phone-a-Friend” lifeline used
⬥ A: Steven Biko ⬥ B: Nelson Mandela
⬥ C: Desmond Tutu ⬥ D: Winnie Mandela
Charles has no idea what the answer is, so he decides to call John, an automotive components manufacturer.


John has a hunch on B: Nelson Mandela, Charles goes with him but the correct answer is Steven Biko. He goes away with $32,000.

Total Prize Money: $32,000

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Preceded by
Bob Williams
U.S. Contestant (Season 1)
Charles Gramaglia
Succeeded by
Mitch Brown
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