Peter Kiplinger

Peter Kiplinger, a wholesale distributor of reupholstering material from Chesterfield, Missouri, appeared on the U.S. version of the show on March 1-2, 2001. He walked away with $32,000 after incorrectly answering his $64,000 question. He played for $2,010,000.

WWTBAM Run[]

Fastest Finger Question[]

Fastest Finger Question
Put these 2001 Oscar-nominated actresses in order of their birth, starting with the most recent.
⬥ A: Joan Allen	⬥ B: Kate Hudson
⬥ C: Ellen Burstyn	⬥ D: Julia Roberts

The correct answer was B-D-A-C. Out 8 contestants, 5 got it right. Peter got it right in the fastest time at 3.97 seconds.

Peter’s Run to $2,010,000[]

$100 (1 of 15) - Not Timed
A parachute would most likely be used during which of these activities?
⬥ A: Skydiving	⬥ B: Soccer
⬥ C: Mountain climbing	⬥ D: Math test

$200 (2 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of these grocery items is commonly labeled “not from concentrate”?
⬥ A: Orange juice	⬥ B: Eggs
⬥ C: Cereal	⬥ D: Fish sticks

The klaxon called time and Peter will be back with all 3 lifelines left and he would play for $2,010,000.

$300 (3 of 15) - Not Timed
If you say you are "warming your tootsies," what part of the body are you referring to?
⬥ A: Ears	⬥ B: Legs
⬥ C: Toes	⬥ D: Kidneys

$500 (4 of 15) - Not Timed
Blue jeans are most often made of what material?
⬥ A: Linen	⬥ B: Wool
⬥ C: Nylon	⬥ D: Cotton

$1,000 (5 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of the following U.S. states is closest to Cuba?
⬥ A: Louisiana	⬥ B: Texas
⬥ C: Florida	⬥ D: Alabama

$2,000 (6 of 15) - Not Timed
What kind of animal is a warbler?
⬥ A: Bird	⬥ B: Cow
⬥ C: Snake	⬥ D: Pig

$4,000 (7 of 15) - Not Timed
In a 1984 hit song, what performer sings, “Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken"? 'Ask the Audience' lifeline used
⬥ A: Cher	⬥ B: Whitney Houston
⬥ C: Tina Turner	⬥ D: Bonnie Raitt
Ask the Audience Results: A: 10% ⬥ B: 10% ⬥ C: 75% ⬥ D: 5%

$8,000 (8 of 15) - Not Timed
What astronomical body has a gravitational force so strong that light cannot escape from it?
⬥ A: Pulsar	⬥ B: Binary star
⬥ C: Red giant	⬥ D: Black hole

$16,000 (9 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of these isn't a category in the original version of the board game Trivial Pursuit? “50:50” lifeline used
⬥ A: History	⬥ B: Entertainment
⬥ C: Animals	⬥ D: Geography

$32,000 (10 of 15) - Not Timed
The city of Gary, IN was named after the chairman of what company? “Phone-a-Friend” lifeline used
⬥ A: Union Pacific	⬥ B: U.S. Steel
⬥ C: Standard Oil	⬥ D: General Motors

Peter has no idea what the answer is, so he decides to call “Knight”, a magazine editor and his cousin.

Knight thinks the answer is B: U.S. Steel. Peter goes with him and wins $32,000.

$64,000 (11 of 15) - Not Timed
In the 1951 Gian Carlo Menotti opera "Amahl and the Night Visitors," who are the night visitors?
⬥ A: Magi	⬥ B: Witches
⬥ C: Ghosts	⬥ D: Soldiers

Total Prize Money: $32,000

Sources[]

Peter's Run (Part 1)

Peter's Run (Part 2)

Preceded by Gary Gambino	U.S. Contestant (Season 1) Peter Kiplinger	Succeeded by Dana Bossio