Millionaire John Carpenter

Very old but I only found out about this today.
John Carpenter gets to the final round to win 1 million USD. No lifelines used so far. Upon the last question, he uses his lifeline to call his dad to tell him:-
I don't really need your help - just wanted to let you know that I'm going to win the million dollars.
Watch to see what happens at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjfg5tS3nDs
(they disabled embedding(lame))
The Japanese version of a millionaire is interesting where most of the contestants are famous Japanese folks who already have a load of money.
These Japanese comedians called Bakusho Mondai are apparently two of the most well paid in the industry.
You may have noticed in the video above that they are also promoting Slumdog Millionaire which just came out in Japan I think. Recommended?
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Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
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Slumdog Millionaire comes to mind when I read this article... but more interesting stuff happened in that movie XD
Student
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lol same!
Dirty Gentleman
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Is that your final answer?
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Nekophilia
LOL!!
BioResearch Assistant
I remember watching that episode when it aired. I remember he was asked what the distance the moon was from the earth.
Calling his dad on that last round telling him he was going to win, the epitome of epic moments in game show history.
BioResearch Assistant
X/ Ahhh...memory fails me. I can't remember which person won the million with the distance question.
Viewfinder
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o_O wow... this guy is epic!!
reminds me of slumdog millionaire... truly inspiring and epic movie
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What bouncy bouncy said... Slumdog Millionaire is a must watch movie. Can be gruesome in some scenes, but really good movie.
Viewfinder
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yeah! just like bouncy boun...errr what? o_O
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Sorry I don't see a name... I just see bouncy bouncy bouncy... XD
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Sore sore sore... boing boing boing.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5Il6ed5cS0 ^^
Student
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The soundtrack is incredible as well.
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what an awesome thing to do - call your dad with your last lifeline
Kagamin's Waifu
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Wow, this guy is really awesome <33
三年せいとオタク
Ah I remember that one ^^ It was nice and I found it funny to use your last lifeline to call your dad just to tell him that.
Student, otaku
I remember this one, truly epic.
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
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Hahahah thats hilarious! Calling his dad to tell him he's going to win the million. Be a bitch if he'd failed lol.
Otaku, CNS / IT student
I was just about to watch slumdog millionaire, haha!
I also remember watching this guy win that on live TV. It was quite fun to watch that.
Graphic Designer
Well the show was never actually live. It was always prerecorded. I remember that the information leaked ahead of time that someone finally won the million before it aired.
Graphic Designer
I remember this as well. I watched it when it happened. Very epic indeed. He was the first person to win the million on the US version of the show. That was back when the show was still popular. But then stupid ABC ran it into the ground with overkill, by starting to air it three nights a week, instead of only two weeks at a time ever few months. It didn't take long after that, that people just lost interest, because it was on too often.
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Whoa... how cool can you be?!I just can't imagine how stupid you'll look if you fail to answer correctly after pulling that stunt.. XD lol...
Awesome, awesome... I don't think i have the nerve to do that...
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Hmm.. after watching the complete run, I do think that some questions are a bit easy... Those that I don't know was more because I'm not an American..^^
How can Phoenix and Polio made it to final 5 questions?? that's way too easy... the final 2 questions are very very hard tho... I have no idea about Louvre, and much less about Laugh In... so, still, awesome achievemen....
But should i take his place, i would lose from the very beginning, i have no idea about the correct order of those races, and I also have no clue on the sound Road Runner usually made...XD lol.
University Student
Ahhh I remembered I missed this last part. It used to be so interesting but not anymore. I think I would probably do the same if I was this intelligent.
デレデレ ハンター, Bullet Grazer
Brilliant! Makes me wonder though, with this horrible economy, what he's doing today.
Student
Slumdog is amazing. It has the usual sappy melodrama but it's still so good.
Everyone should see it.
student
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slumdog millionaire is awesome... danny you need to watch it
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i watched slumdog millionaire while overtiming at work on a Saturday lol
it's a good movie you should check it out
JR. College Student
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I sure hope the famous guys are playing for charity. :/
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slumdog millionaire is a must to watch ^ ^
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I remembered watching this guy win years ago...I think he worked for the IRS...
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He's awesome >w<''
I loved Slumdog Millionaire, velli' nice movie. ^^;
Watched the previous videos of him answering the questions...some of the questions seemed very easy, but still awesome ^^;
Student
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I honestly thought that guy would lose.
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Slumdog Millionaire was a great movie. I highly recommend it.
I've never seen this video before. That was just great. XD
Figurine Enthusiast, Uni Student
danny is being wols here xD
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I was hooked on Who Wants to be a Millionaire. I started watching it after the guy won.. all the way up to the final episode of the Primetime version. It's still on the air syndicated, but it's unwatchable with the new host.. I miss Regis. :(
I also watched Slumdog Millionaire a couple of days ago. Brings back a lot of memories of watching the show itself, and the story was pretty good.
Student
The John Carpenter video was great! "I don't really need your help ..."
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I like his confidence ^_^
I used to watch Who Want To Be A Millionaire weekly back in the days.
Video Game Design Student / Monster Hunter
I would have laughed if he was that cocky, and got the answer wrong! And was humiliated on TV xD
Student
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Wow.. Indeed old. This guy surely is EPIC WIN.
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Surely he has gone down in history as not just the winner of the million, but being the most cocky, but damn right smooth, winner.
1 billion for you !!!
SOS Brigade Leader
I seriously think he just called his father just to show off!!!
College Student
Would have been a great moment for TV in terms of hillarity if he was wrong.
Hey dad I'm gonna win!
WRONG XD
He would have been embarrised for the rest of his life :P
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what a dude...too smart T____T"'
Student/Gakusei
john carpenter is a genuis .
Nekophilia
Slumdog Millionaire is definitely recommended.
College Student
Do you only win 1 million Yen? Surely being on the english or american one would be better? lol.
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i always wonder how the call a friend lifeline works? can u call any friend? or is the friend prearranged and in the studio somewhere supervised? if not what is there to stop your friend from doing a google search for the answer?
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Hmm, it is a mystery...
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Well Slumdog Millionaire seems to answer that a little. It's not someone in the studio, but I guess they they just have to be ready in case they get called for a lifeline.
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what is there to stop the friend from doing a google search then? ('~') i can just tell my firend, "hey today i'm going to be on millionaire, please stand by in front of the computer and get ready for my call." ('~')
Student/Prospective Anime Maker
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Basically, you get a choice of 10 people to call. From there, it's just a matter of picking the one you want.
Supreme Commander of NERV Co.
Wow, I never knew this too! He made it such a clean run without using any lifelines, and for the millionaire question it was way to epic! thanks for sharing Danny ^^
Self employed
Slumdog Millionaire is no classic, but it is very enjoyable and some very heartwrenching moments too.
IT Administrator
Just watch that part again on niconico
It's just so cool!!!
Student, Uncle & hopfully a good husband..
What confidence...reminds me of Tendou...
Pre-U Student
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Haha, I got to watch Slumdog Millonaire for one of my English classes and it was a great movie.
Some parts were hilarious too.
Student
Saw that video once on youtube, but I have never seen the Japanese version of millionaire.
Student~
this is geass in real world~ lol
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Cool guy, never seen that before either.
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I wonder how many questions did he answer to win that million xD
College Freshmen
I remember seeing that on youtube when someone told me about it. I think they had him again when they had some tournament of champions type thing. I think his weakness was opera or something.
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I really enjoyed Slumdog Millionaire. I thought it was great how it was paced together with each question and how it related to his life experience. It was only towards the very end that it got more and more like a Bollywood movie and you can see their homage at the credits with the dancing and everything.
Good stuff, highly recommended movie.
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I rewatched that clip - he doesn't *look* all that sharp by today's standards, but that lifeline and his subsequent answer is a timeless piece of epic-win.
Student
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I just saw the film yesterday and I really liked it ^^
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John Carpenter..i soo remember
it was epix for tv moment!
lol