Richard Ellis, a firefighter from Waxahachie, Texas, was a contestant on the syndicated version of the U.S. version of the show on December 3, 2007. He walked away with $50,000. He was one of the few contestants to reach the $25,000 level without using a lifeline.
Richard's run to the million[]
$100 (1 of 15) - Not Timed
Citing its high soot levels, the American Lung Association ranked L.A. first in a 2007 list of U.S. cities with the worst what?
⬥ A: Crime rate
⬥ B: Income tax
⬥ C: Air quality
⬥ D: Chimney sweeps
$200 (2 of 15) - Not Timed
The “Rise ‘N Shine” is an IHOP menu offering served with all but which of the following?
⬥ A: Eggs
⬥ B: Bacon
⬥ C: Toast
⬥ D: Broccoli
$300 (3 of 15) - Not Timed
Because of the distinctive sounds they make to communicate, spotted hyenas are also known as what?
⬥ A: Gurgling hyenas
⬥ B: Laughing hyenas
⬥ C: Sneezing hyenas
⬥ D: Wailing hyenas
$500 (4 of 15) - Not Timed
Paddler Magazine is a bimonthly publication for enthusiasts of what?
⬥ A: Skiing & snowboarding
⬥ B: Hang gliding
⬥ C: Canoeing & kayaking
⬥ D: Mountain climbing
$1,000 (5 of 15) - Not Timed
Popularized by Jackie Kennedy in th 1960s, a “pillbox” is a style of what?
⬥ A: Pantsuit
⬥ B: Hat
⬥ C: High-heeled shoe
⬥ D: Wristwatch
$2,000 (6 of 15) - Not Timed
What movie’s 2007 U.S. premier featured celebrities walking a green carpet?
⬥ A: Shrek the Third
⬥ B: Transformers
⬥ C: Live Free or Die Hard
⬥ D: Spider-Man 3
$4,000 (7 of 15) - Not Timed
In the standard version of the game “Risk,” what continent’s territories include Siberia, Kamchatka and Irkutsk?
⬥ A: Africa
⬥ B: Europe
⬥ C: Australia
⬥ D: Asia
$8,000 (8 of 15) - Not Timed
In urban slang, the term “hoopty” usually refers to an undesirable, run-down what?
⬥ A: Car
⬥ B: Pair of sneakers
⬥ C: Restaurant
⬥ D: Television
$16,000 (9 of 15) - Not Timed
Because it contains the enzyme papain, a paste made from meat tenderizer is often advised as a home remedy for what ailment?
⬥ A: Sunburn
⬥ B: Bee sting
⬥ C: Migraine headache
⬥ D: Toothache
$25,000 (10 of 15) - Not Timed
What is the name of MySpace’s president, who is included as the first “friend” for every new member?
⬥ A: Kevin Rose
⬥ B: Larry Page
⬥ C: Chad Hurley
⬥ D: Tom Anderson
$50,000 (11 of 15) - Not Timed
In figure skating, which of these crowd-pleasing maneuvers requires two skaters? 'Ask the Audience' and 'Switch the Question' lifelines used
Richard knows it isn't B, but has no idea what the correct answer is, so he asks the audience. After the results prove to be no help, he switches the question.
The correct answer was C: Death spiral.
$50,000 (11 of 15) - STQ
Named for the nineteenth-century French surgeon Jacques Lisfranc, the Lisfranc joint is located where in the body? 'Phone a Friend' and '50:50' lifelines used
⬥ A: Neck
⬥ B: Hip
⬥ C: Foot
⬥ D: Wrist
As a firefighter, Richard's familiar with anatomy, but he doesn't know this, so he calls his wife's friend Walt, who has a physiology degree.
After the call is made-
Meredith: "This is Meredith, Walt, from Millionaire, how are you?"
Walt: "Who is this?" (audience laughs)
Walt has no idea either, so Richard uses his last lifeline and A & D are knocked out. With nothing to lose, Richard guesses C: Foot, and after all that, he guessed right and finally wins $50,000.
$100,000 (12 of 15) - Not Timed
Founded in 1865, what is the oldest continuously published weekly magazine in the United States?
⬥ A: The New Yorker
⬥ B: The New Republic
⬥ C: Parade
⬥ D: The Nation
Richard doesn't know and walks away with $50,000. With a wild guess, he'd have said A. The correct answer was D: The Nation.
