Dennis Sekaloff

Dennis Sekaloff, from New York City, was a contestant on Season 1 of the U.S syndicated version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? on October 7, 2002. He walked away with $1,000 after incorrectly answering his $4,000 question.

Dennis Sekaloff's Run to the Million:[]

$100 (1 of 15) - Not Timed
The Eighth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution forbids the infliction of what kind of "punishments"?
⬥ A: Arbitrary and capricious	⬥ B: Private and unreported
⬥ C: Cruel and unusual	⬥ D: Siegfried and Roy

$200 (2 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of these over-the-counter products is an antacid?
⬥ A: Dristan	⬥ B: Rolaids
⬥ C: Benedryl	⬥ D: Clearasil

$300 (3 of 15) - Not Timed
In her 1991 hit song, Bonnie Raitt repeatedly suggests, "Let's give them" what?
⬥ A: Something to talk about	⬥ B: Reasons to stick around
⬥ C: Time to get used to it	⬥ D: Music they won't forget

$500 (4 of 15) - Not Timed
What early European explorer is best known for the accounts of his travels in China?
⬥ A: Leif Ericson	⬥ B: Francisco Pizarro
⬥ C: Marco Polo	⬥ D: Francis Drake

$1,000 (5 of 15) - Not Timed
In what part of a house would you find treads and risers? "Ask the Audience" lifeline used
⬥ A: Doorway	⬥ B: Staircase
⬥ C: Chimney	⬥ D: Roof
Ask the Audience Results: A: 5% ⬥ B: 59% ⬥ C: 7% ⬥ D: 29%

$2,000 (6 of 15) - Not Timed
What is California's state motto? "50:50" lifeline used
⬥ A: Industry	⬥ B: Excelsior
⬥ C: Friendship	⬥ D: Eureka

$4,000 (7 of 15) - Not Timed
In the novel "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," the gum-chewing Violet turns into a giant what? "Phone-a-Friend" lifeline used
⬥ A: Blueberry	⬥ B: Plum
⬥ C: Cherry	⬥ D: Grape

Dennis decides to call Alex, who is not very sure, but would say B. Dennis decides to go with him, but loses $1,000 as the answer was A.That means, Dennis goes home with $1,000.

Total Prize Money: $1,000