Charles Gramaglia
From
Jacksonville, Florida
Appearance
January 13, 2000 (To FF)
March 2-4, 2001 (To HS)
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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