David Gleicher, an attorney from Skokie, Illinois, appeared on the U.S. version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?. David won $32,000 after incorrectly answering his $125,000 question. He did not use his "50:50" lifeline.
WWTBAM Run[]
Fastest Finger Question[]
Fastest Finger Question
Put these movies in order by their first theatrical release, starting with the earliest.
⬥ A: Saving Private Ryan
⬥ B: Men of Honor
⬥ C: Top Gun
⬥ D: A Few Good Men
C-D-A-B was the correct order. Of the nine remaining contestants, three got it right. David was the fastest with a time of 6.54 seconds.
David's Run to the Million[]
$100 (1 of 15) - Not Timed
A person who spends all his free time on the ski slopes is commonly known as what?
⬥ A: Ski boot
⬥ B: Ski-bob
⬥ C: Ski bum
⬥ D: Skibby-da-be-bop
$200 (2 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of the following is a way of hiding an obvious bald spot?
⬥ A: Turn over
⬥ B: Comb over
⬥ C: Over under
⬥ D: Lampshade
David scratched his bald head, eliciting laughter from the audience. Regis replied, "Let's not get personal here."
$300 (3 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of the following would a person most likely whittle?
⬥ A: Rock
⬥ B: Wood
⬥ C: Clay
⬥ D: Water
$500 (4 of 15) - Not Timed
The melody known as "Taps" is traditionally played on what instrument?
⬥ A: Bugle
⬥ B: Trombone
⬥ C: Flute
⬥ D: Tuba
$1,000 (5 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of the following is the color of terra cotta?
⬥ A: Dark purple
⬥ B: Bluish green
⬥ C: Pale gray
⬥ D: Brownish orange
$2,000 (6 of 15) - Not Timed
The comic book heroine "Queen of the Jungle", goes by what name?
⬥ A: Sheba
⬥ B: Sheena
⬥ C: Serena
⬥ D: Xena
$4,000 (7 of 15) - Not Timed
To baste a turkey, you would do which of these while cooking?
⬥ A: Moisten with liquid
⬥ B: Remove the skin
⬥ C: Allow to cool
⬥ D: Increase heat gradually
$8,000 (8 of 15) - Not Timed
In the 1991 movie "Father of the Bride," what is the profession of Martin Short's character, Franck?
⬥ A: Wedding singer
⬥ B: Priest
⬥ C: Wedding coordinator
⬥ D: Family doctor
$16,000 (9 of 15) - Not Timed
The caiman is most closely related to which of these animals? ’Phone-a-Friend’ lifeline used
⬥ A: Trout
⬥ B: Turtle
⬥ C: Parrot
⬥ D: Alligator
David decided to call June, his mother-in-law. She was very sure it was D. He made that his final answer, winning $16,000.
$32,000 (10 of 15) - Not Timed
On "Saturday Night Live," Cheri Oteri and Will Ferrell regularly played high school students who pretended to be what?
⬥ A: Science teachers
⬥ B: Cheerleaders
⬥ C: Cafeteria workers
⬥ D: Vice principals
$64,000 (11 of 15) - Not Timed
The 1980 Gdansk Accords were spearheaded by striking workers in what country?
⬥ A: Poland
⬥ B: Romania
⬥ C: Hungary
⬥ D: Czechoslovakia
$125,000 (12 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of the following stars is closest to Earth? ’Ask the Audience’ lifeline used
David noticed a lot of college students in the audience, which made him want to ask them. Polling showed a plurality for C, though David's gut reaction was A. He made A his final answer, losing $32,000. The correct answer was C. Total Prize Money: $32,000