Matthew Sherman

Matthew Sherman
From	Mission Viejo, California
Appearance	May 22, 2001
Money won	$32,000

Matthew Sherman, a high school senior from Mission Viejo, California, appeared on the U.S. version of the show on May 22, 2001. He walked away with $32,000 after incorrectly answering his $64,000 question.

WWTBAM Run

Fastest Finger Question

Fastest Finger Question
Put these TV series in order of their original debut, starting with the most recent.
⬥ A: Popular	⬥ B: Welcome Back, Kotter
⬥ C: Beverly Hills, 90210	⬥ D: Moesha

The correct answer was A-D-C-B. Out of 10 contestants, 6 got it right. Matthew was the fastest in 3.56 seconds.

Matthew’s Run to the Million

$100 (1 of 15) - Not Timed
A kneeling person is resting on what body part?
⬥ A: Knees	⬥ B: Back
⬥ C: Head	⬥ D: Past glories

$200 (2 of 15) - Not Timed
Someone who goes on many dates with different people is said to be doing what?
⬥ A: Jumping the moon	⬥ B: Playing the field
⬥ C: Driving the bus	⬥ D: Running out of money

$300 (3 of 15) - Not Timed
What does the abbreviation “enc.” stand for at the bottom of a business letter?
⬥ A: Encounter	⬥ B: Encouraged
⬥ C: Enclosed	⬥ D: Enchilada

$500 (4 of 15) - Not Timed
When a person driving north makes a U-turn, what direction is he then going?
⬥ A: North	⬥ B: South
⬥ C: East	⬥ D: West

$1,000 (5 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of the following is not considered a living organism?
⬥ A: Fern	⬥ B: Mica
⬥ C: Bacteria	⬥ D: Worm

$2,000 (6 of 15) - Not Timed
By definition, someone walking with an attaché is carrying what?
⬥ A: Cell phone	⬥ B: Umbrella
⬥ C: Briefcase	⬥ D: Lunchbox

$4,000 (7 of 15) - Not Timed
What term describes animals that chew cud as part of the digestive process?
⬥ A: Aspirant	⬥ B: Coagulant
⬥ C: Simian	⬥ D: Ruminant

$8,000 (8 of 15) - Not Timed
The 1998 movie “54” mainly takes place in what setting?
⬥ A: Investment bank	⬥ B: Racetrack
⬥ C: Discotheque	⬥ D: Government think tank

$16,000 (9 of 15) - Not Timed
The Boer War, fought from 1899-1902, took place on what continent?
⬥ A: North America	⬥ B: Australia
⬥ C: Asia	⬥ D: Africa

$32,000 (10 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of the following plants is not considered poisonous to eat? ”Ask the Audience” and ”Phone-a-Friend“ lifelines used
⬥ A: Nasturtium	⬥ B: Oleander
⬥ C: Iris	⬥ D: Lily of the valley
Ask the Audience Results: A: 29% ⬥ B: 28% ⬥ C: 20% ⬥ D: 23%

Matthew wants to Ask the Audience, Regis tries to talk him out of it, but Matthews still decides to the audience for help. Regis was right to not have him go to the audience, as they Nasturtium got the most with the most with 29%, followed by Oleander with got 28%. Matthew calls his dad Randy, who is a lawyer. Randy says that Oleander, Iris, and Lily of the valley are poisonous. Which leaves Nasturtium. Matthew decides to go with A: Nasturtium, and he’s correct and can’t leave with anything less than $32,000.

$64,000 (11 of 15) - Not Timed
What TV show featured the characters Rollin Hand, Cinnamon Carter and Barney Collier? ”50:50“ lifeline used
⬥ A: Room 222	⬥ B: The Mod Squad
⬥ C: Mission: Impossible	⬥ D: Night Court

Total Prize Money: $32,000

Preceded by Debbie Horn

U.S. Contestant (Season 1) Matthew Sherman

Succeeded by Eric Fullgraf