Peter Diamond, from Janesville, Wisconsin, was a contestant who appeared on the U.S. version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? on March 16, 2001. Peter won $64,000 and played for $2,100,000.
WWTBAM Run[]
Fastest Finger Question[]
Fastest Finger Question
Put these movies in the order of their first theatrical release, starting with the earliest.
⬥ A: The English Patient
⬥ B: American Graffiti
⬥ C: The Mexican
⬥ D: The African Queen
Regis read the question and answers out loud due to there being a visually impaired contestant. D-B-A-C was the correct order. All but 2 contestants got it right. Peter got it the fastest with a time of 1.31 seconds.
Peter's Run to $2,100,000[]
$100 (1 of 15) - Not Timed
Someone who is trying something new is said to be "dipping his" what "in the water"?
⬥ A: Neck
⬥ B: Hip
⬥ C: Toe
⬥ D: Dancing partner
$200 (2 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of these animals is most likely to howl?
⬥ A: Squirrel
⬥ B: Skunk
⬥ C: Wolf
⬥ D: Clam
$300 (3 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of the following is used to deliver water from household pipes?
⬥ A: Cuisinart
⬥ B: Faucet
⬥ C: Whisk
⬥ D: FedEx
$500 (4 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of these words means "to repeat something that another person said"?
⬥ A: Pastiche
⬥ B: Lackaday
⬥ C: Voila
⬥ D: Ditto
$1,000 (5 of 15) - Not Timed
What kind of books are often called "bodice rippers"?
⬥ A: Romance novels
⬥ B: Legal thrillers
⬥ C: Celebrity biographies
⬥ D: Cookbooks
$2,000 (6 of 15) - Not Timed
What U.S. state has the largest area of tundra?
⬥ A: Florida
⬥ B: California
⬥ C: Alaska
⬥ D: Hawaii
$4,000 (7 of 15) - Not Timed
What type of pasta often comes in an elbow variety?
⬥ A: Ravioli
⬥ B: Spaghetti
⬥ C: Tortellini
⬥ D: Macaroni
Peter said it's his kids' favorite meal.
$8,000 (8 of 15) - Not Timed
What is the common term for an ad on a Web page that links to an advertiser's site?
⬥ A: Banner
⬥ B: Pennant
⬥ C: Strap
⬥ D: Bar
$16,000 (9 of 15) - Not Timed
In the 2001 movie "Hannibal," Hannibal Lecter has what job in Europe? 'Ask the Audience' lifeline used
Peter hadn't seen the movie, so he asked the audience. He trusted the audience and made B his final answer, winning $16,000.
$32,000 (10 of 15) - Not Timed
What president declared the U.S. boycott of the Moscow Olympics?
⬥ A: Gerald Ford
⬥ B: Ronald Reagan
⬥ C: Jimmy Carter
⬥ D: George Bush
$64,000 (11 of 15) - Not Timed
A recently discovered dinosaur was named "Masiakasaurus knopfleri" after the lead singer of what band?
⬥ A: The Cars
⬥ B: Styx
⬥ C: Rush
⬥ D: Dire Straits
$125,000 (11 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of the original 13 colonies was founded by James Oglethorpe as a haven for English debtors? 'Phone-A-Friend' lifeline used '50:50' lifeline used
⬥ A: Georgia
⬥ B: Rhode Island
⬥ C: New Jersey
⬥ D: South Carolina
Peter decided to call Jim, an engineering consultant and his neighbor from when he lived in Indiana. Jim doesn't know, but would guess Georgia with 25% confidence. Peter then decided to use his 50:50 lifeline, which eliminated B and C. He ultimately decided to walk, but would've guessed Georgia if he had to. Georgia was the correct answer. Total Prize Money: $64,000
