Eric Camacho

Eric "Macho" Camacho, a student at Nova Southeastern University from Plantation, Florida, appeared on the U.S. version of the show on May 4, 2001 and won $1,000 after incorrectly answering his $4,000 question. He did not use the "50:50" lifeline.

WWTBAM Run[]

Fastest Finger Question[]

Fastest Finger Question
Put these TV series in order of their original debut, starting with the earliest.
⬥ A: The Nanny	⬥ B: Charles in Charge
⬥ C: Hazel	⬥ D: Benson

The correct answer was C-D-B-A. 7 of 10 contestants answered correctly, but Eric got it in 3.40 seconds.

Eric’s Run to the Million[]

$100 (1 of 15) - Not Timed
An earthworm would most likely be found in which of the following places?
⬥ A: Soil	⬥ B: Ocean
⬥ C: Moon	⬥ D: Four Seasons Hotel

$200 (2 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of the following is most likely to curtsy?
⬥ A: Football player	⬥ B: Accountant
⬥ C: Ballerina	⬥ D: Mackerel

$300 (3 of 15) - Not Timed
A traveler waiting for a last-minute seat on an airplane is said to be "flying" how?
⬥ A: Sit-in	⬥ B: Standby
⬥ C: Lay down	⬥ D: In cargo class

$500 (4 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of these ingredients is found in a Mounds candy bar? “Ask the Audience” lifeline used
⬥ A: Coconut	⬥ B: Nougat
⬥ C: Caramel	⬥ D: Toffee
Ask the Audience Results: A: 98% ⬥ B: 0% ⬥ C: 2% ⬥ D: 0%

$1,000 (5 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of the following structures is an amphitheater?
⬥ A: Tower of London	⬥ B: Colosseum of Rome
⬥ C: Great Wall of China	⬥ D: Pyramids of Giza

$2,000 (6 of 15) - Not Timed
The United Kingdom's Prime Minister, Tony Blair, lives on what street in London?
⬥ A: Downing Street	⬥ B: Fleet Street
⬥ C: St. James's PIace	⬥ D: Charing Cross Road

$4,000 (7 of 15) - Not Timed
What is the first word spoken in the 1941 film "Citizen Kane"? “Phone-a-Friend” lifeline used
⬥ A: Citizen	⬥ B: Rosebud
⬥ C: Snow	⬥ D: Mother

Eric decides to call his neighbor Ken, who doesn’t know and doesn’t even provide a guess. Eric guesses with his first instinct, Mother, which is incorrect. The correct answer is B: Rosebud.

Total Prize Money: $1,000

Links[]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ek-eT2RU2aQ&t=13m38s

Preceded by Jim Van Bochove	U.S. Contestant (Season 1) Eric Camacho	Succeeded by Jessica Burr