Shannon Martin

Shannon Martin, a Lieutenant of the Navy stationed in Norfolk, Virginia, appeared on the U.S. version of the show on the Armed Services edition of the show on November 11, 2001. She walked away with $32,000 after missing her $125,000 question.

WWTBAM Run[]

Fastest Finger Question[]

Fastest Finger Question
Put these TV series in order of their original debut, starting with the earliest.
⬥ A: The West Wing	⬥ B: MASH
⬥ C: Major Dad	⬥ D: Hogan’s Heroes

The correct answer was D-B-C-A. Out of 10 contestants, 6 got it right. Shannon was the fastest in 4.80 seconds.

Shannon’s Run to the Million[]

$100 (1 of 15) - Not Timed
In the U.S., it is customary to watch fireworks on which of these holidays?
⬥ A: Thanksgiving	⬥ B: 4th of July
⬥ C: Christmas	⬥ D: National Headache Day

$200 (2 of 15) - Not Timed
What part of the body is often “read” to predict a person’s future?
⬥ A: Palm of hand	⬥ B: Bottom lip
⬥ C: Sole of foot	⬥ D: Prediction gland

$300 (3 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of the following first aid items is most effective for removing a splinter?
⬥ A: Gauze	⬥ B: Band-Aid
⬥ C: Tweezers	⬥ D: Defibrillator

$500 (4 of 15) - Not Timed
A snake releases its venom into prey using what?
⬥ A: Tongue	⬥ B: Fangs
⬥ C: Tail	⬥ D: Scales

$1,000 (5 of 15) - Not Timed
The song of what U.S. military branch takes us into the “wild blue yonder”?
⬥ A: Navy	⬥ B: Marines
⬥ C: Air Force	⬥ D: Army

$2,000 (6 of 15) - Not Timed
What Muppet hosted the TV series “The Muppet Show”?
⬥ A: Miss Piggy	⬥ B: Kermit the Frog
⬥ C: Gonzo	⬥ D: Animal

$4,000 (7 of 15) - Not Timed
Mongolia borders Russia and which of these countries?
⬥ A: India	⬥ B: Korea
⬥ C: China	⬥ D: Pakistan

$8,000 (8 of 15) - Not Timed
What sauce gets its name from the Italian word meaning “in sailor style”?
⬥ A: Alfredo	⬥ B: Marinara
⬥ C: Pesto	⬥ D: Bolognese

$16,000 (9 of 15) - Not Timed
A zephyr is what type of weather phenomenon?
⬥ A: Sandstorm	⬥ B: Heat wave
⬥ C: Wind	⬥ D: Flood

$32,000 (10 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of the following shows was a Broadway musical before becoming a movie? “Ask the Audience” lifelines used.
⬥ A: Grease	⬥ B: Saturday Night Fever
⬥ C: Footloose	⬥ D: The Lion King
Ask the Audience Results: A: 78% ⬥ B: 8% ⬥ C: 9% ⬥ D: 5%

$64,000 (11 of 15) - Not Timed
“Big Muddy” is the nicknamed for which of these U.S. rivers? “Phone-a-Friend” lifeline used.
⬥ A: Rio Grande	⬥ B: Ohio
⬥ C: Missouri	⬥ D: Arkansas

Shannon calls her father David, who says it’s C: Missouri. Shannon goes with him and wins $64,000.

$125,000 (12 of 15) - Not Timed
Until his departure in 1986, Iran-Contra participant Oliver North worked for what U.S. agency? “50:50” lifeline used.
⬥ A: CIA	⬥ B: State Department
⬥ C: FBI	⬥ D: National Security Council

Total Prize Money: $32,000

Preceded by None	U.S. Contestant (Season 1) Armed Services Edition Shannon Martin	Succeeded by Scott Hastings