... t it. If anyone knows the answer it’s him. Okay, our friends at AT&T are going to give him a call. Ray: Hello? Regis: Hello Ray? Regis Philbin here from ABC’s Who Wants to be a Millionaire. Ray: Hey Reg! Regis: Hello. We’ve got someone here you know – Jim Duncan and he’s going for the million dollar question so he’s really counting on you. Ray: Well, I’ll do the best I can. Regis: That’s all we can ask. Okay, the next voice you’ll hear is Jim’s. You have 30 seconds and it starts now. Jim ...
... wisdom says you can never go broke underestimating the intelligence of the American people, but this author shows that the conventional wisdom is wrong. A memorable example is the television show, “Who Wants to be a Millionaire,” that was so popular for a while. Regis Philbin was the emcee and he always wore a tie the same color as his shirt. Do you remember the format of this popular show? The contestant would start with multiple-choice questions that got more difficult as the game went on. When the ...
... were perfectly obvious to everyone else. We need to remember that the gospel doesn't allow us to be uninvolved spectators to its drama and action. No, fast finger or slow, from the moment of our baptism, we were drawn right into a lifelong Hot Seat, with not Regis Philbin as host, but our Lord Jesus calling us by name to be his disciples. Of course, this gospel isn't a game show; and the Final Answer (worth our life, not a mere million bucks) has already been provided by our gracious Host. But there are all ...
Survivor — after all these years on television, you are familiar with the concept — castaway contestants on an isolated beach in search of adventure and a $1-million grand prize — sort of Gilligan's Island meets Regis Philbin. They compete in twisted survival games, jungle obstacles, swimming relays, and larva eating. Even more harrowing, they gather for a "tribal council" at the end of every episode, and after, "the tribe has spoken," one more contestant is booted off the island. The last person to ...
