Matthew Gray

Matthew Gray, a graduate student in physics from Charlottesville, Virginia, appeared on the U.S. version of the show on November 29-30, 2000. He walked away with $64,000.

WWTBAM Run[]

Fastest Finger Question[]

Fastest Finger Question
Put these historical events in chronological order, starting with the earliest.
⬥ A: Italian Renaissance	⬥ B: French Revolution
⬥ C: Jesus born	⬥ D: Great Pyramids built

The correct answer was D-C-A-B. Out of 9 contestants, 6 got it right. Matthew was the fastest in 5.42 seconds.

Matthew's Run to the Million[]

$100 (1 of 15) - Not Timed
What is it commonly called when people pair off for safety in a risky situation?
⬥ A: Double-clutch	⬥ B: Buddy system
⬥ C: One-two punch	⬥ D: Marriage

$200 (2 of 15) - Not Timed
If you tell someone to "hit the road," what are you asking them to do?
⬥ A: Sleep	⬥ B: Eat
⬥ C: Leave	⬥ D: Tap dance

$300 (3 of 15) - Not Timed
What bird shares its name with a particular shade of yellow?
⬥ A: Blue jay	⬥ B: Sparrow
⬥ C: Canary	⬥ D: Blackbird

$500 (4 of 15) - Not Timed
Where on the body is the cranium?
⬥ A: Head	⬥ B: Foot
⬥ C: Arm	⬥ D: Chest

$1,000 (5 of 15) - Not Timed
By definition, which of these would most likely be served in a demitasse?
⬥ A: Steak	⬥ B: Black coffee
⬥ C: Cake	⬥ D: Finger sandwich

$2,000 (6 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of the following is the active ingredient in the household item known as smelling salts? ”Ask the Audience“ lifeline used
⬥ A: Methane	⬥ B: Chlorine
⬥ C: Sulfur	⬥ D: Ammonia
Ask the Audience Results: A: 4% ⬥ B: 2% ⬥ C: 10% ⬥ D: 84%

$4,000 (7 of 15) - Not Timed
What athlete holds the Olympic record for winning the most gold medals in women's swimming?
⬥ A: Jenny Thompson	⬥ B: Kristin Otto
⬥ C: Summer Sanders	⬥ D: Janet Evans

$8,000 (8 of 15) - Not Timed
In the lyrics of "You're the One That I Want" from the movie "Grease," what are Danny's chills doing?
⬥ A: Dividing	⬥ B: Multiplying
⬥ C: Adding	⬥ D: Subtracting

$16,000 (9 of 15) - Not Timed
What major city airport has a three-letter code that is also a word meaning "not very strict"?
⬥ A: New York	⬥ B: Boston
⬥ C: Los Angeles	⬥ D: Salt Lake City

$32,000 (10 of 15) - Not Timed
"Saving the world before bedtime" is the slogan for which of these cartoon series?
⬥ A: The Powerpuff Girls	⬥ B: Pokémon
⬥ C: Rugrats	⬥ D: Animaniacs

The klaxon called time and Matthew will return with two lifelines remaining.

$64,000 (11 of 15) - Not Timed
In 1989, U.S. troops blared what recorded sounds at Manuel Noriega’s hideout to drive him out? ”50:50“ and “Phone-a-Friend” lifelines used
⬥ A: Sirens and car alarms	⬥ B: Cats screeching
⬥ C: Crying babies	⬥ D: Rock music

Matthew uses the 50:50, which leaves cats and rock music.

Matthew decides to call Loren, a computer programmer. Loren is not sure but thinks it is D: Rock music. Matthew thought that as well, so goes with that and wins $64,000.

$125,000 (12 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of these American folk heroes was a U.S. congressman?
⬥ A: Daniel Boone	⬥ B: Davy Crockett
⬥ C: Johnny Appleseed	⬥ D: Buffalo Bill Cody

Matthew is not sure, so he decides to walk with $64,000.

Matthew thought it was A: Daniel Boone, and he would have dropped to $32,000.

B: Davy Crockett was the right answer.

Total Prize Money: $64,000

Sources[]

https://groups.google.com/g/alt.tv.game-shows/c/SviJCWZCUwY/m/GnMzzNDn1oMJ

Preceded by David Ippolito	U.S. Contestant (Season 1) Matthew Gray	Succeeded by Steve Barnes