Robert Urich (December 19, 1946 – April 16, 2002), an actor known for his role as Dan Tanna on the drama series “Vega$", was a contestant on the U.S. version of the show on the Stars of Aaron Spelling Productions of the show on February 11, 2002. Robert won $125,000 for the Sarcoma Fund at the University of Michigan.
The episode just aired 2 months before his death in April 2002.
WWTBAM Run[]
Fastest Finger Question[]
Fastest Finger Question
Put these events in U.S. history in order, starting with the earliest.
⬥ A: Lincoln-Douglas debates
⬥ B: Constitutional Convention
⬥ C: McCarthy hearings
⬥ D: Clinton impeachment
The correct answer was B-A-C-D. Out of 7 contestants, 5 got it right. Robert got it right in the fastest time in 6.87 seconds.
Robert’s Run to the Million[]
$100 (1 of 15) - Not Timed
A person is most likely to go to the DMV to get which of the following?
⬥ A: Passport
⬥ B: Birth certificate
⬥ C: Driver’s license
⬥ D: Migraine
$200 (2 of 15) - Not Timed
Something that is unexpected is said to be “out of the” what?
⬥ A: Pink
⬥ B: Blue
⬥ C: Black
⬥ D: Mouth of Charo
$300 (3 of 15) - Not Timed
A couple expecting a child is said to be awaiting the “pitter-patter of little” what?
⬥ A: Feet
⬥ B: Voices
⬥ C: Hands
⬥ D: Diapers
$500 (4 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of these professionals is most likely to put the phrase “50 words per minute” on his resume?
⬥ A: Editor
⬥ B: Singer
⬥ C: Author
⬥ D: Typist
$1,000 (5 of 15) - Not Timed
What does the “E” stand for in the name of the animal rights group PETA?
⬥ A: Equal
⬥ B: Exceptional
⬥ C: Ethical
⬥ D: Empowered
$2,000 (6 of 15) - Not Timed
What English town is famous for the bath salts that come from its local springs?
⬥ A: Leeds
⬥ B: Epsom
⬥ C: Bristol
⬥ D: Sheffield
$4,000 (7 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of these animals is a crustacean?
⬥ A: Crayfish
⬥ B: Eel
⬥ C: Whale
⬥ D: Squid
$8,000 (8 of 15) - Not Timed
On the TV series “Melrose Place,” Amanda and Alison are fierce rivals at a company called “D&D” what?
⬥ A: Design
⬥ B: Properties
⬥ C: Advertising
⬥ D: Publishing
$16,000 (9 of 15) - Not Timed
The three colors on a Tootsie Roll wrapper are brown, white and what?
⬥ A: Green
⬥ B: Black
⬥ C: Yellow
⬥ D: Red
$32,000 (10 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of these musical instruments is most similar to a glockenspiel?
⬥ A: Harpsichord
⬥ B: Cornet
⬥ C: Xylophone
⬥ D: Dulcimer
$64,000 (11 of 15) - Not Timed
Featured in the movie “Moulin Rouge,” the song “Lady Marmalade” was originally recorded by what artist? “Ask the Audience” lifeline used.
The Dome of the Rock is an important religious shrine located in what city? “Phone-a-Friend” lifeline used.
⬥ A: Baghdad
⬥ B: Cairo
⬥ C: Mecca
⬥ D: Jerusalem
Robert immediately decides to call Dr. Dirk. He confidently says it’s D: Jerusalem.
Robert goes with him and wins $125,000.
$250,000 (13 of 15) - Not Timed
Howard Hughes’s family fortune was originally based on the patent rights for what kind of device? “50:50” lifeline used.
⬥ A: Drill bit
⬥ B: Gyroscopic compass
⬥ C: Flashlight
⬥ D: Motion picture camera
Robert decides to use the 50:50, which leaves A and D.
Robert still does not know the answer. He wants to say Motion picture camera, but he doesn’t want to lose $93,000 for his charity. So he walks away with $125,000.
It’s a good thing he didn’t go for it, because A: Drill bit was the correct answer.
