Gary Cahall

Gary Cahall, a movie description writer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, appeared on the U.S. version of the show on March 27-29, 2001. He walked away with $250,000 after playing for $2,120,000.

WWTBAM Run[]

Fastest Finger Question[]

Fastest Finger Question
Put these American battle sites in geographical order, starting in the north.
⬥ A: Bunker Hill	⬥ B: Charleston
⬥ C: New Orleans	⬥ D: Gettysburg

The correct answer was A-D-B-C. Out of 9 remaining contestants, 3 got it right, but Gary did it in the fastest time at 4.56 seconds.

Gary’s Run to $2,120,000[]

$100 (1 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of these jobs usually consists of greeting visitors and answering phone calls?
⬥ A: Analyst	⬥ B: Receptionist
⬥ C: Bassist	⬥ D: Boss’s niece

$200 (2 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of the following words is slang for "informer"?
⬥ A: Snivel	⬥ B: Snipe
⬥ C: Snitch	⬥ D: Snuggle bear

$300 (3 of 15) - Not Timed
Where would a poop deck most likely be found?
⬥ A: Ship	⬥ B: House
⬥ C: Bank	⬥ D: Pigpen

$500 (4 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of the following items is normally made out of leaves?
⬥ A: Cardboard	⬥ B: Canoe
⬥ C: Cigar	⬥ D: Baby powder

$1,000 (5 of 15) - Not Timed
The person who introduces performers in the circus ring is called what?
⬥ A: Ringleader	⬥ B: Barker
⬥ C: Roustabout	⬥ D: Ringmaster

$2,000 (6 of 15) - Not Timed
How is a casserole traditionally cooked?
⬥ A: Baked	⬥ B: Fried
⬥ C: Boiled	⬥ D: Grilled

$4,000 (7 of 15) - Not Timed
Magnets primarily attract things containing what element?
⬥ A: Copper	⬥ B: Iron
⬥ C: Gold	⬥ D: Aluminum

$8,000 (8 of 15) - Not Timed
The samurai of medieval Japan were members of what social class?
⬥ A: Peasant	⬥ B: Aristocrat
⬥ C: Warrior	⬥ D: Priest

$16,000 (9 of 15) - Not Timed
In the 1998 movie "The Truman Show," what is Truman Burbank’s profession? “Ask the Audience” lifeline used
⬥ A: Insurance salesman	⬥ B: Real estate agent
⬥ C: Advertising executive	⬥ D: Tax accountant
Ask the Audience Results: A: 52% ⬥ B: 7% ⬥ C: 27% ⬥ D: 14%

$32,000 (10 of 15) - Not Timed
The Rock of Gibraltar is located at the southern tip of what country?
⬥ A: Italy	⬥ B: Spain
⬥ C: Portugal	⬥ D: France

$64,000 (11 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of these best-selling novels features a title character who is a ghost?
⬥ A: Misery	⬥ B: The Book of Ruth
⬥ C: Beloved	⬥ D: The Pilot’s Wife

$125,000 (12 of 15) - Not Timed
When you see a lunar eclipse from Earth, what would a person on the moon see? '50:50' lifeline used
⬥ A: Eclipse of Earth	⬥ B: Solar eclipse
⬥ C: Total lunar eclipse	⬥ D: Normal nighttime

$250,000 (13 of 15) - Not Timed
Who is the only actor to win an Academy Award for playing a character that lost an Academy Award?
⬥ A: Judy Garland	⬥ B: James Mason
⬥ C: Bette Davis	⬥ D: Maggie Smith

The klaxon called time and Gary will be back with one lifeline left.

$500,000 (14 of 15) - Not Timed
In 218 BC, Hannibal crossed the Alps with the intent of capturing what city? 'Phone-a-Friend' lifeline used
⬥ A: Syracuse	⬥ B: Rome
⬥ C: Gaul	⬥ D: Constantinople

Gary decides to use his final lifeline, and calls his friend Jay, a lawyer. Jay has it narrowed down to Syracuse and Rome. Gary is tempted to say Rome, but can’t risk $218,000 on it, so he decides to quit with $250,000. The correct answer was in fact B: Rome.

Total Prize Money: $250,000

Links[]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHWMtkTvLAg

Preceded by Lisa Burdick	U.S. Contestant (Season 1) Gary Cahall	Succeeded by Russ Williams