Chris Goldschmidt

Chris Goldschmidt, a graphic designer and "Ad Wizard" from Birmingham, Alabama, was a contestant on the U.S. version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? on January 25, 2001. He left with absolutely nothing after incorrectly answering his 5th question. He appeared on the show when the jackpot was raised to $1,830,000.

He also appeared on $0 Winners Edition on May 21, 2001, but didn't make it into the Hot Seat.

WWTBAM Run[]

Fastest Finger Question[]

Fastest Finger Question
Put the following Boston-based television shows in order of their original debut, starting with the earliest.
⬥ A: Boston Public	⬥ B: Spenser: For Hire
⬥ C: Ally McBeal	⬥ D: St. Elsewhere

The correct order was D-B-C-A. 4 of 8 got it right. Chris was the fastest with a time of 6.27 seconds, making it into the Hot Seat.

Chris's Run to $1,830,000[]

$100 (1 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of the following is a common phrase for "something that gives a boost in energy"?
⬥ A: Pick-me-up	⬥ B: Lay-me-down
⬥ C: Paper trail	⬥ D: Ricky Martin video

$200 (2 of 15) - Not Timed
What is the salty liquid usually produced when crying?
⬥ A: Saliva	⬥ B: Tears
⬥ C: Serum	⬥ D: Au jus

$300 (3 of 15) - Not Timed
According to the classic TV jingle, how does "America spell cheese"?
⬥ A: U-S-A	⬥ B: J-E-L-L-O
⬥ C: K-R-A-F-T	⬥ D: L-I-V-E-R

$500 (4 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of these colors is closest to lavender?
⬥ A: Purple	⬥ B: Green
⬥ C: Black	⬥ D: Yellow

$1,000 (5 of 15) - Not Timed
Where would you be most likely to find a cabana?
⬥ A: Garden	⬥ B: Beach
⬥ C: Hiking trail	⬥ D: Horse ranch

Chris immediately selects A. Unfortunately for Chris, it was B: Beach. Chris Goldschmidt leaves with nothing.

Total Prize Money: $0

Preceded by Kim Forster	U.S. Contestant (Season 1) Chris Goldschmidt	Succeeded by Merrill Trowbridge

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Sources[]

https://groups.google.com/forum/#!msg/alt.tv.game-shows/O9L1HyoaBN8/popUP7mFd60J