John Corbett

John Corbett, from Ronkonkoma, New York, was a contestant on the first season of the syndicated U.S. version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?.

He first appeared on January 9, 2003, leaving with nothing after answering his fourth question incorrectly. He appeared again on May 23 and 26, 2003, during Zero Dollar Winners Week, walking away with $32,000.

John Corbett's First Run to the Million:[]

$100 (1 of 15) - Not Timed
A person playing the piano is said to be "tickling the" what?
⬥ A: Ivories	⬥ B: Pearls
⬥ C: Diamonds	⬥ D: Piano teacher

$200 (2 of 15) - Not Timed
In the Christian tradition, what is poured onto a person's head during a baptism?
⬥ A: Honey	⬥ B: Wine
⬥ C: Perfume	⬥ D: Water

$300 (3 of 15) - Not Timed
The poinsettia is a flower traditionally associated with what holiday? "Ask the Audience" lifeline used
⬥ A: Easter	⬥ B: Christmas
⬥ C: Halloween	⬥ D: Valentine's Day
Ask the Audience Results: A: 4% ⬥ B: 93% ⬥ C: 0% ⬥ D: 3%

$500 (4 of 15) - Not Timed
The 1991 movie 'Hook' tells the story of what fictional character as an adult? "50:50" lifeline used
⬥ A: Peter Pan	⬥ B: Dennis The Menace
⬥ C: Pinocchio	⬥ D: Little Orphan Annie

Total Prize Money: $0

John Corbett's Second Run to the Million:[]

$100 (1 of 15) - Not Timed
Someone who regains control of a situation is said to be "back in the" what?
⬥ A: Canoe	⬥ B: Saddle
⬥ C: Harness	⬥ D: Betty Ford Clinic

$200 (2 of 15) - Not Timed
Saltines are a popular type of what snack food?
⬥ A: Potato chip	⬥ B: Pretzel
⬥ C: Peanut	⬥ D: Cracker

$300 (3 of 15) - Not Timed
Opened in 1973, the Sydney Opera House is one of the most famous landmarks in what country?
⬥ A: Australia	⬥ B: Ireland
⬥ C: South Africa	⬥ D: Canada

$500 (4 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of these animals typically does not have a tail? "Ask the Audience" lifeline used
⬥ A: Skunk	⬥ B: Horse
⬥ C: Guinea pig	⬥ D: Mouse
Ask the Audience Results: A: 6% ⬥ B: 0% ⬥ C: 92% ⬥ D: 0%

$1,000 (5 of 15) - Not Timed
The 1962 movie "The Miracle Worker" is based on the life of which of these famous women? 'Phone-a-Friend' lifeline used
⬥ A: Mother Theresa	⬥ B: Harriet Tubman
⬥ C: Helen Keller	⬥ D: Florence Nightingale

John decided to call his friend, Steve, who is a movie fan. Steve told John that it's Helen Keller before he could finish reading the question and Steve was 100% sure. John went with him and he won $1,000. The klaxon called time and he would come back with $1,000 and with one lifeline left.

$2,000 (6 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of these U.S. states is located in the Mountain time zone?
⬥ A: Wyoming	⬥ B: Minnesota
⬥ C: Missouri	⬥ D: Texas

$4,000 (7 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of these professionals is most likely to console "The Chicago Manual of Style"? '50:50' lifeline used
⬥ A: Fashion designer	⬥ B: Wedding planner
⬥ C: Book editor	⬥ D: Architect

$8,000 (8 of 15) - Not Timed
In 2002, the E! network debuted a TV series covering the day-to-day life of what person-in-the-news?
⬥ A: Monica Lewinsky	⬥ B: Tonya Harding
⬥ C: Amy Fisher	⬥ D: Anna Nicole Smith

$16,000 (9 of 15) - Not Timed
"There's a lady who's sure all that glitters is gold" is the first line of what classic rock song?
⬥ A: Stairway to Heaven	⬥ B: Wish You Were Here
⬥ C: Walk This Way	⬥ D: Freebird

$32,000 (10 of 15) - Not Timed
Margaret Keane is best known for her paintings of wishful children with what strikingly large features?
⬥ A: Ears	⬥ B: Eyes
⬥ C: Teeth	⬥ D: Lips

$64,000 (11 of 15) - Not Timed
Wild marjoram is an herb more commonly known as what?
⬥ A: Basil	⬥ B: Tarragon
⬥ C: Rosemary	⬥ D: Oregano

Total Prize Money: $32,000