John Trach, from Boyonton Beach, FL, was a contestant who appeared on the 14th season of the U.S. version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? on January 15, 2016 and won $5,000 after he answered incorrectly on his $30,000 question.
He reappeared on the 15th season during the Second Chance Week on January 31, 2017 and won $5,000 after he answered incorrectly on his $10,000 question.
As it's where the golf term for "one-under-par" is said to have been coined, the Atlantic City Country Club proudly bills itself as which of the following?
⬥ A: "Birthplace of the Birdie"
⬥ B: "Source of the Slam Dunk"
⬥ C: "Granddaddy of the Goal"
⬥ D: "Home of the Home Run"
$1,000 (2 of 14) - Not Timed
With some pieces traveling at 17,500 mph, flecks of paint and used toothbrushes are part of the more than 6,000 tons of debris found where?
⬥ A: At the bottom of the ocean
⬥ B: In space
⬥ C: On Antarctica
⬥ D: At the top of Mt. Everest
$2,000 (3 of 14) - Not Timed
According to nutrition expert Lisa Young, in the U.S., what type of food has exploded in size since the 1970s, when most had a 10-inch diameter?
⬥ A: Sandwiches
⬥ B: Burritos
⬥ C: Cookies
⬥ D: Pizzas
$3,000 (4 of 14) - Not Timed
When Mumford and Sons released their Wilder Mind album in 2015, GQ noted that the band had abandoned its signature "jingly jangly" what?
⬥ A: "saxophone magic"
⬥ B: "banjo action"
⬥ C: "keytar pyrotechnics"
⬥ D: "turntable scratching"
$5,000 (5 of 14) - Not Timed
In spite of many popular interpretations, what artist rejected the idea that her many flower paintings represented female private parts?
⬥ A: Mary Cassatt
⬥ B: Georgia O'Keeffe
⬥ C: Grandma Moses
⬥ D: Marina Abramovic
$7,000 (6 of 14) - Not Timed
Through a partnership with Glenlivet, many locations of what retail chain now sell Kirkland brand bottles of 40-year Single-malt scotch for $699.99?
⬥ A: 7-Eleven
⬥ B: Walmart
⬥ C: Whole Foods
⬥ D: Costco
$10,000 (7 of 14) - Not Timed
Three of the following define a word that's an anagram of the word "least." Which one does NOT? 'Ask the Audience' lifeline used
To date, Fox has never had a syndicated animation series centered around a family where the dad is a what?
⬥ A: CIA agent
⬥ B: Propane salesman
⬥ C: Nuclear safety inspector
⬥ D: Sportswriter
$30,000 (9 of 14) - Not Timed
With many details of his October 9th, 1967 death still unclear, whose last words have been reported both as being "Shoot, coward!" and "Do not shoot!" '50:50' lifeline used
⬥ A: Malcolm X
⬥ B: Che Guevara
⬥ C: Robert F. Kennedy
⬥ D: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Total Winnings: $5,000
John's Second Run to the Million[]
$500 (1 of 14) - Not Timed
Reader's Digest suggests you keep your car keys by your bed, since intruders may be scared off if you press your what?
⬥ A: Snooze button
⬥ B: Panic button
⬥ C: Mute button
⬥ D: Belly button
$1,000 (2 of 14) - Not Timed
Which of the following exclamations is also the name of a hit musical that's made over $2 billion and has been seen by over 50 million people?
⬥ A: Jeez Louise!
⬥ B: Mamma Mia!
⬥ C: Holy Frijoles!
⬥ D: Shut the Front Door!
$2,000 (3 of 14) - Not Timed
Already on the logo of the Department of the Interior and the National Park Service, in 2016 what was officially named the national mammal of the U.S.?
⬥ A: Orangutan
⬥ B: Flamingo
⬥ C: Koala
⬥ D: Bison
$3,000 (4 of 14) - Not Timed
Producers of what hit TV series are said to recruit people to appear on their show by browsing the website Kickstarter?
⬥ A: America's Next Top Model
⬥ B: The Bachelor
⬥ C: RuPaul's Drag Race
⬥ D: Shark Tank
$5,000 (5 of 14) - Not Timed
Not to be confused with trial juries, grand juries are charged with determining whether an accused criminal will be what? 'Ask the Audience' lifeline used
What raunchy comedy was rated R by the MPAA "for graphic crude and sexual humor, violent images and strong language - all involving puppets"?
⬥ A: Superbad
⬥ B: Team America: World Police
⬥ C: South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut
⬥ D: Borat
$10,000 (7 of 14) - Not Timed
Prior to France adopting the Euro, the 50 Franc note featured an image of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, along with what children's book character he created? '50:50' and 'Plus One' lifelines used
⬥ A: Babar
⬥ B: Madeline
⬥ C: The Little Prince
⬥ D: Tintin
With the 50:50 not helping, John calls down his fiancée, Nicole. Even before the answers came up, she thought it was A: Babar, but the answer is actually C: The Little Prince.
Total Winnings: $5,000
Question of the Day[]
Question of the Day
In a family of big nicknames and bigger voices, what singer's father was a famous preacher known as "The Man with the Million-Dollar Voice"?
⬥ A: Diana Ross
⬥ B: Etta James
⬥ C: Gladys Knight
⬥ D: Aretha Franklin
Audience Participation Game[]
Kendall Pittman was the audience contestant after John's second run.
$1,000 (1 of 1) - Not Timed
In a Spring Break-er's dream come true, the Chodovar Baths, a specialty spa in the Czech Republic, will literally bathe you in what local product?